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July 04, 2009
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Middletown Christian to name Davis as boys basketball coach
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MIDDLETOWN — Ed Davis will be the new boys varsity basketball coach at Middletown Christian School next season.
MCS Athletic Director Ray Cox made the announcement on Wednesday, June 10.
“We had seven applicants for the position,” Cox said. “After discussing things with our board and several other coaches, we decided Davis would be the best fit for us.”
Davis has 18 years of coaching experience, much of it at Christian schools.
“I love the Christian school environment,” said Davis, who coached at Landmark Christian for three years and at Cincinnati Christian for two seasons. “When this opportunity became available, I decided to go for it.”
The Eagles coaching position opened up three weeks ago when Eric Gwinn resigned to pursue other avenues.
Gwinn, who guided MCS for six seasons, will still teach at the school, Cox said.
Middletown Christian posted a 14-8 record last season, but loses seven of its eight players, giving Davis practically a clean slate to start with.
Nate Cox, who will be a senior, will be the only returning player for Davis.
“In my last game at Cincinnati Christian, he hit a couple of 3-pointers to help them beat us,” Davis recalled. “Hopefully, he can do that for me now.
“I like to play a more fast-paced style, but it will all depend on how well we take care of the ball,” he continued. “Defense is what wins championships, so we will pressure the ball a lot, but right now I know coach Gwinn has set a up some camps and shootouts, so we’ll just see what we have and go from there.”
Davis’ coaching career began at Lockland where he coached varsity girls basketball for eight years. He then went to Little Miami for three years where he led the girls program.
He took over the boys program at Landmark Christian for four years, then went to Preble Shawnee for pone season before coaching two years at Cincinnati Christian.
Davis did not coach this past season, and has a 233-157 career coaching record.
Cox said Davis will be officially introduced to its players and parents at 7 tonight at the school.
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MCS freshmen reach regionals, miss state
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Despite solid freshmen seasons that qualified them for the Division III regional track and field meet in Troy last weekend, Middletown Christian athletes Breanna Ray and McKenzie Crout did not advance to this weekend’s state meet. Ray ran the 400-meter run in 1:03.18 to place 11th overall. Crout’s throw of 78 feet prevented her from advancing in the discus.
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Fast track
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The Miami Valley School finished in a tie for 10th in D-III with 14 points. The 400 relay team of Keta Burke-Williams, Shelby Carpenter, Lauren McKenzie and Caitlin Pohl was sixth (50.38), Elaina Cromer was sixth in the 400 (58.11), Pohl sixth in the 300 hurdles (45.62) and Burke-Williams fourth in the long jump (17-7¼).
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Troy Christian Awarded All-Sports Trophy
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Congratulations for a great season. Troy Christian keeps their hold on the All Sports Trophy for 2008-09. Very close on their heels and tied for second is Dayton Christian and Middletown Christian. Everyone keep up the great work over the summer and best of luck for 2009-10.
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ALL LEAGUE BASEBALL
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FIRST TEAM:
ADAM TAULBEE MIDD CHRIS SR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
NATE COX MIDD CHRIS JR
JUSTIN MARGESON MIDD CHRIS JR
ROSS GREEN MIDD CHRIS SR
KYLE ROUNDTREE MIDD CHRIS JR
DREW LONGNECKER TROY CHRIS SR.
BRAD WENCLEWICZ TROY CHRIS SR
ZAK HANCOCK TROY CHRIS SR
KEVIN SIKES-GILBERT YELLOW SPRINGS SR
JAMIE KITZMILLER YELLOW SPRS SR
JOE FUGATE YELLOW SPRS SR
EARL NICHOLS JEFFERSON SR
SECOND TEAM
ADRIAN YANES MIDD CHRIS
TREVOR GAINES TROY CHRIS
PAUL CONOVER TROY CHRIS
LUCAS DONNELL YELLOW SPRS
DJ SANDERS JEFFERSON
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS:
DANIEL SAMPSON XENIA CHRISTIAN
BRAD WENCLEWICZ TROY CHRIS
EARL NICHOLS JEFFERSON
TYLER FOX YELLOW SPRINGS
ADRIAN YANES MIDD CHRIS
COACHES’ AWARD : EVAN JOHN XENIA CHRISTIAN
CO COACH OF THE YEAR: TERRY WALLACE MIDD CHRIS
JOHN SHARP DAYTON CHRIS
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All League Softball
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FIRST TEAM:
JANAE POPPA-DEIS MIAMI VALLEY SR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
NICOLE DAVIS TROY CHRISTIAN SOPH
ASHLEY COTO TROY CHRIS JR
SAMANTHA JOHNSON TROY CHRIS JR
KAELA SPURLOCK MIDD CHRIS SR
MIRANDA ALSEPT MIDD CHRIS SR
ALYSSA WATSON MIDD CHRIS FR
BRITTANY MOORE MIDD CHRIS JR
NICOLE SHARP DAYTON CHRIS JR
MIRANDA CUNNINGHAM DAYTON CHRIS. JR
BETHANY KINDLE DAY CHRIS JR
KATIE ADIB MIAMI VALLEY SOPH
SECOND TEAM:
MARKIA HARRIS TROY CHRIS
JULIE YOUNG TROY CHRIS
HANNA KIRKPATRICK TROY CHRIS
RACHEL SPAHR MIDD CHRIS
KARLA YANES MIDD CHRIS
TARA PARANJPE MIAMI VALLEY
AURIEL SMITH MIAMI VALLEY
DEVIN ALGREN DAYTON CHRIS
ERICKA TOLSON DAY CHRIS
VICTORIA FRASURE JEFFERSON
COACHES AWARD: CAROLINE GLASS JEFFERSON
COACH OF THE YEAR: PAT SPURLOCK MIDD CHRIS
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS:
HANNAH BORCHERS JEFFERSON
SARAH WORKMAN MIAMI VALLEY
STACEY WULLENWEBER TROY CHRIS
AMANDA DAY MIDD CHRIS
AUBREY HALLEY DAYTON CHRIS
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Ray Cox Middletown Christian announces College Commitments
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Congratulations to the following Middletown Christian Athletes. David Wheeler and Josiah Schillinger have committed to play football at Trinity International next year.
Ross Green has committed to Goshen College for baseball, and Adam Taulbee will be going to Urbana for golf.
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Metro Buckeye Track Awards
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Girls Coach of the Year: James Jackson-Jefferson
Boys Coach of the Year: John Gudgel
Coachability (boys)- Aaron Coffman-Emanuel Christian
Coachability (girls)- Jessica Brand-Troy Christian.
Player of the Year: (boys)- Brock Gunderkline and Alexis Onfroy
Player of the Year: (girls)- Caitlin Pohl and Keta Burke-Williams both of Miami Valley
HS Champs: Girls-MVS and Boys-YS
Middle School: Girls-YS and Boys-DC
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Metro Buckeye Conference Junior High Track Results
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Licensed to Troy Christian High School HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/16/2009 01:31 PM
Metro Buckeye Conference - 5/16/2009
Troy Christian High School
Results
Event 2 Boys Pole Vault
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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Finals
1 Gaskell, Luke Troy Christi 8-06.00 8-03.00 10
2 Helman, Craig Troy Christi 8-00.00 7-03.00 8
Event 3 Girls Long Jump
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Dufresne, Natalie Mid. Christi 13-03.00 12-10.50 10
2 Pettiford, Anndee Yellow Sprin 11-05.00 11-04.25 8
3 Burton, Catie Mid. Christi 11-07.00 10-06.50 6
4 Harshaw, Kennedy Yellow Sprin 10-08.00 9-11.00 4
5 McEnaney, Kaitlyn Emmanuel Chr 10-11.00 9-05.00 2
6 Day, Emily Emmanuel Chr 8-08.00 8-06.00 1
Event 4 Boys Long Jump
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Harding, Heath Day. Christi 16-05.00 10
2 Newsome, Roland Yellow Sprin 17-04.00 14-09.00 8
3 Kohler, Hayden Mid. Christi 15-01.00 14-02.50 6
4 Wright, Jared Troy Christi 14-07.75 13-10.00 4
5 Link, Noah Day. Christi 12-00.75 2
6 Hamlin, Tyler Mid. Christi 12-00.00 11-06.25 1
7 Garvin, Dan Emmanuel Chr 12-02.00 11-06.00
7 Flores, Joey Yellow Sprin 12-03.00 11-06.00
9 Elliot, Timmy Emmanuel Chr 12-06.00 10-01.50
Event 5 Girls Shot Put
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Wheeler, Becca Mid. Christi 25-01.00 24-05.75 10
2 Beck, Taylor Yellow Sprin 18-09.00 20-10.00 8
3 Burton, Allie Mid. Christi 21-03.25 20-07.50 6
4 Giardullo, Zarine Yellow Sprin 18-00.00 4
5 Baker, Mikaila Xenia Christ 15-09.00 14-09.50 2
Event 6 Boys Shot Put
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Jackson, Adam Day. Christi 44-10.00 10
2 Day, Mark Emmanuel Chr 30-05.00 34-11.00 8
3 Bluestone, Oliver Emmanuel Chr 32-05.00 32-10.00 6
4 Crane, Steven Mid. Christi 32-08.00 32-03.00 4
5 Perry, Malcolm Xenia Christ 23-07.00 28-05.50 2
6 Harshaw, Aaron Yellow Sprin 28-07.00 23-01.50 1
7 Kimmet, Zak Yellow Sprin 23-04.00 22-08.25
Event 7 Girls Discus Throw
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Allen, Angela Yellow Sprin 81-11 78-06 10
2 Burton, Allie Mid. Christi 59-06 62-03 8
3 Wheeler, Becca Mid. Christi 65-02 60-05 6
4 Baker, Mikaila Xenia Christ 55-02 54-05 4
5 Honnerlaw, Breana Xenia Christ 35-02 41-03 2
6 Buttler, Sierra Yellow Sprin 25-05 21-04 1
Event 8 Boys Discus Throw
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Jackson, Adam Day. Christi 111-06 10
2 Crane, Steven Mid. Christi 114-00 110-09 8
3 Henkel, Kevin Day. Christi 67-01 6
4 Lawhorn, Eric Yellow Sprin 70-10 65-09 4
5 Bone, Tristan Mid. Christi 60-00 64-05 2
6 Perry, Malcolm Xenia Christ 85-09 62-03 1
7 Kimmet, Zak Yellow Sprin 54-03 57-03
8 Bluestone, Oliver Emmanuel Chr 55-00 55-08
9 Fuller, Adam Emmanuel Chr 43-00 50-05
Event 9 Girls High Jump
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Martin, Maryah Yellow Sprin 4-01.00 4-06.00 10
2 Pettiford, Anndee Yellow Sprin 3-01.00 3-06.00 8
Event 10 Boys High Jump
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Newsome, Roland Yellow Sprin 4-04.00 4-08.00 9
1 Wright, Jared Troy Christi 4-04.00 4-08.00 9
3 Flores, Joey Yellow Sprin 3-04.00 4-04.00 5
3 Montreuil, Kane Xenia Christ 4-02.00 4-04.00 5
Event 11 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Nelson, Michaela Xenia Christ 17.51 17.93 10
2 Schaefer, Nichole Xenia Christ 19.50 19.80 8
3 Harshaw, Kennedy Yellow Sprin 21.60 21.20 6
Event 12 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Jones, Jordan Day. Christi 18.70 10
2 Garman, Branden Troy Christi 19.53 8
3 Helman, Craig Troy Christi 20.88 20.00 6
4 Gray, Jordan Day. Christi 20.37 4
5 Ball, Cameron Xenia Christ 19.97 21.01 2
6 Shaw, Sheldon Emmanuel Chr 21.19 1
Event 13 Girls 100 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Nelson, Michaela Xenia Christ 12.68 12.94 2 10
2 Martin, Maryah Yellow Sprin 13.50 13.67 2 8
3 Dufresne, Natalie Mid. Christi 14.60 13.80 1 6
4 Boutis, Talia Yellow Sprin 13.90 13.94 2 4
5 Schaefer, Nichole Xenia Christ 14.01 14.00 2 2
6 Moon, Dyllan Jefferson Tw 14.10 14.07 2 1
7 Dowdy, Gabby Day. Christi 14.78 1
8 Jacox, Cosette Day. Christi 14.81 1
9 Marshall, Taylor Emmanuel Chr 15.55 15.40 1
Event 14 Boys 100 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Harding, Heath Day. Christi 11.80 1 10
2 Davis, Savon Jefferson Tw 11.90 11.84 2 8
3 Brown, Jonus Day. Christi 12.31 1 6
4 Harris, Carson Jefferson Tw 12.60 13.06 2 4
5 Newsome, Roland Yellow Sprin 13.80 13.37 2 2
6 Kohler, Hayden Mid. Christi 13.80 13.53 2 1
7 Gosney, Kyle Emmanuel Chr 14.00 13.94 2
8 Parsley, Jarett Emmanuel Chr 15.04 14.12 1
9 Collins, Carter Yellow Sprin 15.10 14.53 1
Event 15 Girls 1600 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Miller, Lois Yellow Sprin 5:36.10 5:39.42 10
2 Norman, Bethany Xenia Christ 5:36.00 5:41.01 8
3 Ball, Megan Emmanuel Chr 5:40.00 5:48.50 6
4 Pugh, Elisabeth Xenia Christ 5:51.00 5:50.63 4
5 Walker, Amelia Emmanuel Chr 7:15.00 7:01.14 2
Event 16 Boys 1600 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Ramey, Evan Xenia Christ 5:11.00 5:10.74 10
2 Haney, Wes Emmanuel Chr 5:04.00 5:12.03 8
3 Combs, Stephan Day. Christi 5:31.22 6
4 Kensinger, Richard III Xenia Christ 5:48.00 5:42.21 4
5 Klingler, Blake Troy Christi 5:57.00 5:55.66 2
6 Garman, Branden Troy Christi 6:05.00 6:11.22 1
7 Ford, Taylor Yellow Sprin 6:25.00 6:18.44
8 Rehm, Gabe Yellow Sprin 6:35.40 6:29.80
9 Reese, Ben Mid. Christi 6:49.00 6:30.90
Event 17 Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
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Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Yellow Springs 57.30 58.00 10
1) Roe, Michaela 2) Orme, Rachele
3) Ayers, Brianna 4) Cross, Camara
2 Xenia Christian 1:08.00 1:08.44 8
1) Wireman, Olivia 2) Honnerlaw, Breana
3) Baker, Mikaila 4)
Event 18 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay
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Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Day. Christian 1:00.00 52.05 10
1) Harding, Heath 2) Brown, Jonus
3) Young, T.J. 4) Jones, Jordan
2 Emmanuel Christian 57.00 57.65 8
1) Gosney, Kyle 2) Elliot, Timmy
3) Hunter, Dorian 4) Young, Jon
3 Mid. Christian 58.80 57.77 6
1) Kohler, Hayden 2) Bone, Tristan
3) Crane, Steven 4) Hamlin, Tyler
4 Xenia Christian 1:02.00 1:08.41 4
1) Perry, Malcolm 2) Montreuil, Kane
3) Ball, Cameron 4) Schaefer, Adam
-- Yellow Springs 1:10.10 DQ
1) Lawhorn, Eric 2) Harshaw, Aaron
3) Ford, Taylor 4) Rehm, Gabe
Event 19 Girls 400 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Pugh, Elisabeth Xenia Christ 1:10.00 1:07.10 10
2 Roe, Michaela Yellow Sprin 1:10.00 1:07.67 8
3 Wheeler, Becca Mid. Christi 1:08.00 1:08.75 6
4 Schaefer, Emily Xenia Christ 1:09.00 1:11.34 4
5 Marshall, Taylor Emmanuel Chr 1:17.93 2
6 Day, Emily Emmanuel Chr 1:24.44 1
7 Pettiford, Anndee Yellow Sprin 1:25.00 1:27.80
8 Moon, Dyllan Jefferson Tw 1:16.70 1:31.20
Event 20 Boys 400 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Pauley, Chris Emmanuel Chr 57.50 56.59 2 10
2 Davis, Savon Jefferson Tw 59.30 58.57 2 8
3 Grandollier, David Xenia Christ 1:03.00 1:02.78 2 6
4 Biggs, Eli Yellow Sprin 1:02.20 1:03.75 2 4
5 Kensinger, Richard III Xenia Christ 1:07.00 1:04.50 1 2
6 Harris, Carson Jefferson Tw 1:01.40 1:08.03 2 1
7 Young, Jon Emmanuel Chr 1:05.00 1:08.81 1
8 Pook, Benjamin Day. Christi 1:16.00 1
Event 21 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay
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Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Yellow Springs 2:00.00 2:02.86 10
1) Allen, Angela 2) Ayers, Brianna
3) Boutis, Talia 4) Cross, Camara
2 Day. Christian 2:00.00 2:13.90 8
1) Dowdy, Gabby 2) Jackson, Nyirah
3) Hitchcock, Julia 4) Jacox, Cosette
3 Xenia Christian 2:16.00 2:14.53 6
1) Wireman, Olivia 2) O'Guin, Caitlin
3) Riddle, Sarah 4) Schaefer, Nichole
4 Mid. Christian 2:12.00 2:18.94 4
1) Ethridge, Hope 2) Johnson, Mikayla
3) 4) Burton, Catie
5 Emmanuel Christian 2:25.00 2:26.25 2
1) Day, Emily 2) McBeth, Cady
3) McEnaney, Kaitlyn 4) Walker, Amelia
Event 22 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay
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Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Day. Christian 1:22.00 1:57.54 10
1) Gray, Jordan 2) Kurtz, Vinny
3) Shockey, Trevor 4) Young, T.J.
2 Troy Christian 2:00.90 2:00.00 8
1) Wright, Jared 2) Garman, Branden
3) Gaskell, Luke 4) Klingler, Blake
3 Yellow Springs 2:08.30 2:12.63 6
1) Flores, Joey 2) Lawhorn, Eric
3) Biggs, Eli 4) Collins, Carter
4 Emmanuel Christian 2:06.00 2:20.03 4
1) Garvin, Dan 2) Shaw, Sheldon
3) Elliot, Timmy 4) Hunter, Dorian
Event 23 Girls 200 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Orme, Rachele Yellow Sprin 35.20 34.72 10
2 O'Guin, Caitlin Xenia Christ 35.87 35.52 8
3 Schaefer, Emily Xenia Christ 36.60 39.50 6
4 Harshaw, Kennedy Yellow Sprin 38.40 39.72 4
Event 24 Boys 200 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year Team Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Haney, Wes Emmanuel Chr 28.88 29.78 2 10
2 Helman, Craig Troy Christi 31.90 32.04 2 8
3 Hunter, Dorian Emmanuel Chr 32.30 33.13 2 6
4 Hamlin, Tyler Mid. Christi 33.73 33.50 2 4
5 Ball, Cameron Xenia Christ 35.20 35.88 1 2
6 Montreuil, Kane Xenia Christ 34.50 36.15 2 1
7 Gaskell, Luke Troy Christi 38.04 1
Event 25 Girls 800 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Miller, Lois Yellow Sprin 2:32.10 2:36.18 10
2 Ball, Megan Emmanuel Chr 2:40.00 2:37.52 8
3 Norman, Bethany Xenia Christ 2:39.00 2:38.56 6
4 Ethridge, Hope Mid. Christi 2:45.00 2:45.53 4
5 Pugh, Elisabeth Xenia Christ 2:40.00 2:49.34 2
6 McEnaney, Kaitlyn Emmanuel Chr 3:15.00 3:21.66 1
Event 26 Boys 800 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Ramey, Evan Xenia Christ 2:25.00 2:26.45 10
2 Combs, Stephan Day. Christi 2:29.22 8
3 Schaefer, Adam Xenia Christ 2:39.00 2:36.09 6
4 Klingler, Blake Troy Christi 2:34.00 2:38.15 4
5 Link, Noah Day. Christi 2:40.13 2
-- Bone, Tristan Mid. Christi 2:48.00 DQ
Event 27 Girls 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Nelson, Michaela Xenia Christ 26.71 26.57 2 10
2 Martin, Maryah Yellow Sprin 28.50 28.68 2 8
3 Hitchcock, Julia Day. Christi 30.00 1 6
4 Moon, Dyllan Jefferson Tw 29.40 30.85 2 4
5 Wireman, Olivia Xenia Christ 32.10 31.50 2 2
6 Cross, Camara Yellow Sprin 30.80 31.53 2 1
7 Jacox, Cosette Day. Christi 32.28 1
8 McBeth, Cady Emmanuel Chr 33.00 34.06 1
Event 28 Boys 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Davis, Savon Jefferson Tw 24.50 24.36 2 10
2 Pauley, Chris Emmanuel Chr 25.50 24.77 2 8
3 Grandollier, David Xenia Christ 27.59 27.62 2 6
4 Harris, Carson Jefferson Tw 26.50 28.25 2 4
5 Biggs, Eli Yellow Sprin 28.10 30.87 2 2
6 Garvin, Dan Emmanuel Chr 30.40 31.01 1 1
7 Collins, Carter Yellow Sprin 31.45 1
8 Shockey, Trevor Day. Christi 32.44 1
9 Riechman, Brad Mid. Christi 36.30 34.25 1
Event 29 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay
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Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Yellow Springs 4:40.10 4:49.68 10
1) Miller, Lois 2) Roe, Michaela
3) Allen, Angela 4) Boutis, Talia
2 Mid. Christian 5:00.13 5:09.99 8
1) 2) Dufresne, Natalie
3) Johnson, Mikayla 4) Ethridge, Hope
3 Xenia Christian 4:50.00 5:10.97 6
1) Schaefer, Emily 2) O'Guin, Caitlin
3) Riddle, Sarah 4) Norman, Bethany
4 Emmanuel Christian 5:10.00 5:17.50 4
1) McBeth, Cady 2) Marshall, Taylor
3) Walker, Amelia 4) Ball, Megan
Event 30 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
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Team Seed Finals Points
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1 Emmanuel Christian 4:10.00 4:19.21 10
1) Haney, Wes 2) Young, Jon
3) Gosney, Kyle 4) Pauley, Chris
2 Xenia Christian 4:29.00 4:21.31 8
1) Grandollier, David 2) Kensinger, Richard III
3) Schaefer, Adam 4) Ramey, Evan
3 Day. Christian 2:30.00 4:56.22 6
1) Henkel, Kevin 2) Pook, Benjamin
3) Combs, Stephan 4) Link, Noah
Women - Team Rankings - 14 Events Scored
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1) Yellow Springs 152 2) Xenia Christian 118
3) Mid. Christian 74 4) Emmanuel Christian 29
5) Day. Christian 14 6) Jefferson Twp. 5
Men - Team Rankings - 15 Events Scored
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1) Day. Christian 110 2) Emmanuel Christian 80
3) Xenia Christian 69 4) Troy Christian 68
5) Yellow Springs 41 6) Jefferson Twp. 35
7) Mid. Christian 32
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Metro Buckeye Conference Baseball Player and Coach of the Year
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Congratulations to Adam Taulbee from Middletown Christian for being Baseball's Player of the Year. The Coach of the Year Award goes to Evan John from Xenia Christian. Congratulations for a great year.
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Metro Buckeye Conference Track Results
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Licensed to Troy Christian High School HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/15/2009 10:15 PM
Metro Buckeye Conference - 5/15/2009
Troy Christian High School
Results
Event 1 Girls Pole Vault
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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Finals
1 Gaskell, Sarah 11 Troy Christi 10-00.00 10-03.00 10
Event 3 Girls Long Jump
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Burke-Williams, Keta 10 Miami Valley 16-05.00 14-03.25 10
2 Comstock, Ryder 12 Yellow Sprin 14-00.00 13-07.00 8
3 Hooten, Kelsey 12 Day. Christi 14-08.00 13-03.00 6
4 Norris, Kathleen 10 Miami Valley 12-04.25 5
5 Kensinger, Katie 10 Xenia Christ 12-03.00 4
6 Martin, Christy 9 Emmanuel Chr 12-04.00 11-08.00 3
7 Evans, Paige 9 Yellow Sprin 12-09.00 11-03.00 2
8 Flowers, Taheera 9 Jefferson Tw 13-05.00 11-02.50 1
9 Graver, Sarah 9 Xenia Christ 12-01.00 10-06.00
10 Coffman, Breanna 9 Emmanuel Chr 9-03.00
Event 4 Boys Long Jump
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Johnson, Chris 11 Yellow Sprin 19-00.00 20-01.00 10
2 Weber, Casey 12 Day. Christi 20-09.50 19-03.50 8
3 Brown, Robert 10 Troy Christi 19-07.00 18-02.00 6
4 Allen, Raphael 12 Yellow Sprin 18-00.00 17-06.00 5
5 Miller, Marcus 10 Mid. Christi 17-00.00 16-08.50 4
6 Tanner, Caleb 9 Troy Christi 15-07.00 15-03.75 3
7 Beard, Keith 10 Emmanuel Chr 14-09.00 14-09.00 2
8 Herbst, Christian 11 Xenia Christ 17-05.00 14-08.50 1
9 Young, Jared 9 Mid. Christi 14-06.00 13-10.00
10 Perkins, Malik 11 Day. Christi 13-04.50
-- Keeney, Doug 9 Emmanuel Chr 13-05.00 DQ
Event 5 Girls Shot Put
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Crout, MacKenzie 9 Mid. Christi 27-10.00 27-01.25 10
2 Evans, Paige 9 Yellow Sprin 26-00.00 26-07.00 8
3 Gallagher, Alicia 10 Troy Christi 25-09.00 23-04.00 6
4 Ison, Chelsea 9 Emmanuel Chr 22-11.00 5
5 Dowdy, Christina 11 Day. Christi 22-00.75 4
6 Coles, Dawnielle 10 Emmanuel Chr 21-09.00 3
7 Leis, Kelsey 10 Troy Christi 21-05.00 19-04.00 2
8 Hitchcock, Katy 10 Day. Christi 18-01.75 1
Event 6 Boys Shot Put
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Abney, Kyle 12 Day. Christi 56-02.75 57-02.25 10
2 Scott, Steve 12 Yellow Sprin 39-00.00 38-00.75 8
3 Gerard, Joe 11 Mid. Christi 35-10.00 37-04.00 6
4 Johnson, Ernest 12 Yellow Sprin 33-00.00 36-08.75 5
5 James, David 11 Jefferson Tw 38-09.00 34-09.00 4
6 Moore, Brandon 9 Mid. Christi 32-04.00 33-11.25 3
7 Holmes, Duwone 11 Day. Christi 32-00.50 2
8 Decker, Joel 9 Emmanuel Chr 25-00.00 25-06.75 1
9 Bluestone, Griffin 10 Emmanuel Chr 26-00.00 25-01.25
Event 7 Girls Discus Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Crout, MacKenzie 9 Mid. Christi 81-03 79-09 10
2 Dowdy, Christina 11 Day. Christi 49-06.50 57-02 8
3 Ison, Chelsea 9 Emmanuel Chr 57-00 6
4 Leis, Kelsey 10 Troy Christi 53-10 56-05 5
5 Coles, Dawnielle 10 Emmanuel Chr 55-09 4
6 Gallagher, Alicia 10 Troy Christi 54-04 54-04 3
7 Hitchcock, Katy 10 Day. Christi 48-02 2
8 Turner, Christine 9 Mid. Christi 51-01 42-09 1
Event 8 Boys Discus Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Abney, Kyle 12 Day. Christi 169-01 164-06.50 10
2 Scott, Steve 12 Yellow Sprin 122-00 116-07 8
3 Johnson, Ernest 12 Yellow Sprin 105-00 106-06.50 6
4 Moore, Brandon 9 Mid. Christi 109-11 94-02 5
5 Gerard, Joe 11 Mid. Christi 98-08 84-05.50 4
6 Bluestone, Griffin 10 Emmanuel Chr 54-00 66-05.50 3
Event 9 Girls High Jump
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Burke-Williams, Keta 10 Miami Valley 5-00.00 5-00.00 10
2 Carpenter, Shelby 9 Miami Valley 4-06.00 4-10.00 8
3 Brickson, Reini 11 Yellow Sprin 4-04.00 4-06.00 6
Event 10 Boys High Jump
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Weber, Casey 12 Day. Christi 5-08.00 5-10.00 10
2 Gunderkline, Brock 12 Yellow Sprin 5-08.00 7
2 Truss, Antone 9 Yellow Sprin 5-06.00 5-08.00 7
4 Cobb, Garrett 9 Mid. Christi 5-06.00 5-06.00 5
5 Herbst, Christian 11 Xenia Christ 5-06.00 5-04.00 4
Event 11 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Pohl, Caitlin 10 Miami Valley 15.90 15.90 10
2 Shaver, Lauren 9 Miami Valley 17.20 17.59 8
3 Jones, Brenda 12 Yellow Sprin 18.90 19.10 6
4 Allen, Derreka 9 Jefferson Tw 21.40 5
Event 12 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Smith, Jake 10 Day. Christi 17.80 17.00 10
2 Meadows, Josh 10 Yellow Sprin 18.80 18.10 8
3 Tanner, Caleb 9 Troy Christi 19.62 19.40 6
Event 13 Girls 100 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Burke-Williams, Keta 10 Miami Valley 13.50 13.00 2 10
2 Hill, Mercedes 10 Jefferson Tw 13.20 13.20 2 8
3 Mckenzie, Lauren 9 Miami Valley 13.90 13.40 2 6
4 Jones, Brenda 12 Yellow Sprin 13.40 13.50 2 5
5 Hooten, Kelsey 12 Day. Christi 14.10 13.78 2 4
6 Obielodan, Deborah 9 Xenia Christ 14.32 13.90 1 3
7 Flowers, Taheera 9 Jefferson Tw 13.50 14.00 2 2
8 Namenyi, Hannah 10 Xenia Christ 14.26 14.20 2 1
9 Evans, Paige 9 Yellow Sprin 14.90 14.40 1
9 Dowdy, Christina 11 Day. Christi 14.60 14.40 1
11 Sellers, Molly 9 Mid. Christi 15.13 14.80 1
12 Martin, Christy 9 Emmanuel Chr 15.00 1
13 Martinson, Andrea 9 Emmanuel Chr 15.60 1
14 Turner, Christine 9 Mid. Christi 17.69 17.50 1
Event 14 Boys 100 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Brown, Wes 12 Troy Christi 10.87 10.79 2 10
2 Cosey, Mario 10 Yellow Sprin 11.30 11.15 2 8
3 Dandy, Kalvin 12 Jefferson Tw 11.29 2 6
4 Brown, Robert 10 Troy Christi 11.70 11.40 2 5
5 Coffman, Aaron 12 Emmanuel Chr 11.50 11.50 2 4
6 Lewis, Shawndale 11 Jefferson Tw 11.20 11.54 2 3
7 Perkins, Malik 11 Day. Christi 12.30 12.08 1 2
8 Linn, Evan 9 Emmanuel Chr 11.80 12.44 1 1
9 Zoz, Ryan 9 Mid. Christi 12.30 12.53 1
10 Truss, Antone 9 Yellow Sprin 12.56 2
11 Herbst, Christian 11 Xenia Christ 13.19 13.20 1
12 Young, Andy 9 Xenia Christ 14.01 14.22 1
Event 15 Girls 1600 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Shaver, Erika 11 Miami Valley 5:27.00 5:41.20 10
2 Arlt, Haley 9 Day. Christi 5:42.00 5:56.70 8
3 Brickson, Reini 11 Yellow Sprin 6:10.00 6:34.00 6
4 Dufresne, Paige 10 Mid. Christi 6:26.00 6:47.50 5
5 Hall, Savannah 10 Emmanuel Chr 7:26.70 4
6 Manning, Taylor 9 Mid. Christi 7:15.00 7:39.20 3
Event 16 Boys 1600 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Onfroy, Alexis 11 Yellow Sprin 4:40.00 4:56.60 10
2 Gunderkline, Jacob 12 Yellow Sprin 4:45.00 4:57.03 8
3 Watson, Elliot 10 Miami Valley 5:10.00 5:11.10 6
4 Willoughby, Joshua 10 Mid. Christi 5:15.00 5:19.20 4.50
4 Miller, Benjamin 9 Troy Christi 5:01.00 5:19.20 4.50
6 Simmons, Dillon 11 Xenia Christ 5:46.00 5:56.60 3
7 Coles, Noel 9 Emmanuel Chr 5:50.00 6:00.00 2
8 Keeney, Doug 9 Emmanuel Chr 6:00.00 6:02.00 1
9 Wiggershaus, Erich 9 Day. Christi 6:28.80
Event 17 Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Miami Valley School 54.00 51.80 10
1) Carpenter, Shelby 9 2) Wheeler, Kiera 10
3) Norris, Kathleen 10 4) Burke-Williams, Keta 10
2 Yellow Springs 53.50 54.29 8
1) Gonder, Elizabeth 10 2) Evans, Paige 9
3) Comstock, Ryder 12 4) Wright, Melodie 12
3 Jefferson Twp. 52.60 54.87 6
1) Hill, Mercedes 10 2) Martin, Shawniqua 10
3) Carpenter, Jayara 10 4) Jackson, Tyquinta 9
4 Xenia Christian 57.63 57.30 5
1) Namenyi, Hannah 10 2) Kensinger, Katie 10
3) Knowles, Laura 10 4) Obielodan, Deborah 9
5 Day. Christian 57.10 57.50 4
1) Dowdy, Christina 11 2) Cook, Emily 11
3) Mann, Shayla 11 4) Hooten, Kelsey 12
6 Mid. Christian 59.64 58.30 3
1) Twigg, Lydia 12 2) Wheeler, Alexandra 11
3) Sellers, Molly 9 4) Balsbaugh, Tauni 10
Event 18 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Troy Christian 46.20 44.80 10
1) Brown, Robert 10 2) Klingler, Kyle 9
3) McCall, David 9 4) Brown, Wes 12
2 Jefferson Twp. 44.50 45.31 8
1) Lewis, Shawndale 11 2) Allen, Carl 12
3) Dandy, Kalvin 12 4) Potter, Bobby 9
3 Yellow Springs 46.00 45.68 6
1) Cosey, Mario 10 2) Allen, Raphael 12
3) Johnson, Chris 11 4) Norris-Sayres, Logan 9
4 Day. Christian 45.73 45.80 5
1) Holmes, Duwone 11 2) Waddy, Chris 11
3) Hooten, Kendall 9 4) Weber, Casey 12
5 Mid. Christian 49.21 50.90 4
1) Zoz, Ryan 9 2) Merritt, Todd 12
3) Miller, Marcus 10 4) Walker, Kyle 9
6 Emmanuel Christian 45.50 51.30 3
1) Decker, Josh 12 2) Klawer, Jared 9
3) Scott, Matt 10 4) Linn, Evan 9
Event 19 Girls 400 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Cromer, Elaina 11 Miami Valley 59.00 58.50 2 10
2 Ray, Breanna 9 Mid. Christi 1:03.70 1:03.28 2 8
3 Cobb, Gayl 10 Mid. Christi 1:04.10 1:04.59 2 6
4 Gonder, Elizabeth 10 Yellow Sprin 1:01.90 1:05.40 2 5
5 Cruz, Lauren 9 Day. Christi 1:08.00 1:10.10 1 4
6 Dean, Chelsae 9 Day. Christi 1:06.00 1:11.59 1 3
7 Allen, Derreka 9 Jefferson Tw 1:08.60 1:12.70 1 2
8 Obielodan, Deborah 9 Xenia Christ 1:13.00 1:14.30 1 1
9 Rutledge, Shabree 9 Jefferson Tw 1:15.40 1:14.97 1
10 Coffman, Breanna 9 Emmanuel Chr 1:19.40 2
Event 20 Boys 400 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Seekins, Justin 11 Troy Christi 53.00 54.05 2 10
2 Pettiford, Anthony 12 Yellow Sprin 53.50 54.70 2 8
3 Coffman, Aaron 12 Emmanuel Chr 52.80 54.85 2 6
4 Combs, Andrew 11 Day. Christi 55.00 2 5
5 Howard, Deontay 11 Jefferson Tw 52.80 56.50 2 4
6 Troutman, Nick 11 Mid. Christi 55.15 58.90 1 3
7 Hahn, Jerry 11 Jefferson Tw 58.50 1:00.81 1 2
8 Robinson-Hubbuch, Birch 11 Yellow Sprin 57.00 1:01.30 1 1
9 Simmons, Dillon 11 Xenia Christ 1:01.00 1:03.30 1
10 Young, Andy 9 Xenia Christ 1:10.00 1:07.20 1
Event 21 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Yellow Springs 1:53.50 1:53.20 10
1) Gonder, Elizabeth 10 2) Jones, Brenda 12
3) Comstock, Ryder 12 4) Wright, Melodie 12
2 Miami Valley School 1:57.00 1:54.20 8
1) Carpenter, Shelby 9 2) Wheeler, Kiera 10
3) Norris, Kathleen 10 4) Shaver, Lauren 9
3 Jefferson Twp. 1:51.60 1:56.60 6
1) Hill, Mercedes 10 2) Martin, Shawniqua 10
3) Carpenter, Jayara 10 4) Jackson, Tyquinta 9
4 Mid. Christian 1:56.50 1:57.60 5
1) Cobb, Gayl 10 2) Chitwood, Mary 10
3) Ray, Breanna 9 4) Balsbaugh, Tauni 10
5 Day. Christian 2:03.70 2:04.80 4
1) Mann, Shayla 11 2) Cruz, Lauren 9
3) Hooten, Kelsey 12 4) Cook, Emily 11
6 Xenia Christian 2:05.00 2:06.30 3
1) Obielodan, Deborah 9 2) Graver, Sarah 9
3) Knowles, Laura 10 4) Namenyi, Hannah 10
7 Emmanuel Christian 2:12.59 2
1) Martinson, Andrea 9 2) Walls, Kim 9
3) Hall, Savannah 10 4) Martin, Christy 9
Event 22 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Day. Christian 1:35.70 1:34.90 10
1) Holmes, Duwone 11 2) Combs, Andrew 11
3) Waddy, Chris 11 4) Weber, Casey 12
2 Jefferson Twp. 1:34.50 1:35.00 8
1) Lewis, Shawndale 11 2) Johnson, Jamar 12
3) Potter, Bobby 9 4) Dandy, Kalvin 12
3 Yellow Springs 1:34.00 1:35.70 6
1) Cosey, Mario 10 2) Allen, Raphael 12
3) Johnson, Chris 11 4) Norris-Sayres, Logan 9
4 Mid. Christian 1:45.10 1:50.70 5
1) Zoz, Ryan 9 2) Walker, Kyle 9
3) Merritt, Todd 12 4) Troutman, Nick 11
5 Emmanuel Christian 2:08.00 2:07.70 4
1) Beard, Keith 10 2) Trout, Matt 9
3) Johnson, Jeff 9 4) Decker, Joel 9
Event 25 Girls 800 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Shaver, Erika 11 Miami Valley 2:30.00 2:37.09 10
2 Shaver, Lauren 9 Miami Valley 2:35.00 2:43.81 8
3 Dean, Chelsae 9 Day. Christi 2:43.00 2:52.76 6
4 Hall, Savannah 10 Emmanuel Chr 3:07.50 5
Event 26 Boys 800 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Gunderkline, Brock 12 Yellow Sprin 2:03.00 2:11.10 10
2 Onfroy, Alexis 11 Yellow Sprin 2:03.00 2:16.00 8
3 Yohannes, Nathan 10 Day. Christi 2:17.00 2:19.00 6
4 Miller, Benjamin 9 Troy Christi 2:19.00 2:20.50 5
5 Klawer, Jared 9 Emmanuel Chr 2:20.00 2:22.70 4
6 Perry, Joshua 9 Troy Christi 2:26.00 2:27.90 3
7 Young, Andy 9 Xenia Christ 2:34.00 2:42.60 2
8 Slattery, Aaron 9 Mid. Christi 2:39.00 2:43.90 1
Event 27 Girls 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Wright, Melodie 12 Yellow Sprin 27.10 27.23 2 10
2 Hill, Mercedes 10 Jefferson Tw 27.60 27.30 2 8
3 Mckenzie, Lauren 9 Miami Valley 27.80 27.74 2 6
4 Balsbaugh, Tauni 10 Mid. Christi 28.70 28.50 2 5
5 Jackson, Tyquinta 9 Jefferson Tw 28.50 28.90 2 4
6 Mann, Shayla 11 Day. Christi 30.50 30.30 1 3
7 Twigg, Lydia 12 Mid. Christi 31.56 30.50 1 2
8 Martinson, Andrea 9 Emmanuel Chr 31.99 1 1
9 Graver, Sarah 9 Xenia Christ 34.19 33.95 1
10 Walls, Kim 9 Emmanuel Chr 34.20 1
Event 28 Boys 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Seed Finals H# Points
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1 Brown, Wes 12 Troy Christi 22.38 22.41 2 10
2 Dandy, Kalvin 12 Jefferson Tw 22.30 22.78 2 8
3 Brown, Robert 10 Troy Christi 24.60 23.24 1 6
4 Potter, Bobby 9 Jefferson Tw 23.40 23.44 2 5
5 Allen, Raphael 12 Yellow Sprin 23.90 23.53 1 4
6 Holmes, Duwone 11 Day. Christi 23.79 23.79 2 3
7 Waddy, Chris 11 Day. Christi 23.84 23.82 2 2
8 Scott, Matt 10 Emmanuel Chr 23.50 23.90 2 1
9 Troutman, Nick 11 Mid. Christi 25.39 25.11 1
10 Coffman, Aaron 12 Emmanuel Chr 24.50 25.18 1
11 Cosey, Mario 10 Yellow Sprin 23.80 26.80 2
12 Simmons, Dillon 11 Xenia Christ 26.93 26.90 1
13 Herbst, Christian 11 Xenia Christ 26.87 27.00 1
14 Young, Jared 9 Mid. Christi 28.03 27.19 1
Event 29 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Mid. Christian 4:35.30 4:28.03 10
1) Cobb, Gayl 10 2) Balsbaugh, Tauni 10
3) Wheeler, Alexandra 11 4) Ray, Breanna 9
2 Yellow Springs 4:24.90 4:34.40 8
1) Comstock, Ryder 12 2) Gonder, Elizabeth 10
3) Brickson, Reini 11 4) Wright, Melodie 12
3 Jefferson Twp. 4:42.70 4:42.80 6
1) Jackson, Tyquinta 9 2) Carpenter, Jayara 10
3) Flowers, Taheera 9 4) Allen, Derreka 9
4 Xenia Christian 4:49.00 4:57.16 5
1) Graver, Sarah 9 2) Knowles, Laura 10
3) Namenyi, Hannah 10 4) Kensinger, Katie 10
-- Miami Valley School 4:30.00 DQ
1) Cromer, Elaina 11 2) Pohl, Caitlin 10
3) Mckenzie, Lauren 9 4) Shaver, Lauren 9
Event 30 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Yellow Springs 3:35.00 3:39.90 10
1) Pettiford, Anthony 12 2) Gunderkline, Brock 12
3) Meadows, Josh 10 4) Onfroy, Alexis 11
2 Day. Christian 3:49.00 3:44.50 8
1) Smith, Jake 10 2) Waddy, Chris 11
3) Yohannes, Nathan 10 4) Combs, Andrew 11
3 Troy Christian 3:47.20 3:45.50 6
1) Klingler, Kyle 9 2) McCall, David 9
3) Perry, Joshua 9 4) Seekins, Justin 11
4 Emmanuel Christian 3:40.00 3:50.40 5
1) Linn, Evan 9 2) Beard, Keith 10
3) Klawer, Jared 9 4) Coffman, Aaron 12
5 Mid. Christian 3:59.00 4:01.20 4
1) Troutman, Nick 11 2) Miller, Marcus 10
3) Merritt, Todd 12 4) Cobb, Garrett 9
6 Jefferson Twp. 3:45.30 4:09.90 3
1) Johnson, Jamar 12 2) Hahn, Jerry 11
3) 4) Howard, Deontay 11
Event 31 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Day. Christian 10:55.00 11:25.00 10
1) Cruz, Lauren 9 2) Hitchcock, Katy 10
3) Dean, Chelsae 9 4) Arlt, Haley 9
2 Mid. Christian 12:11.00 12:48.00 8
1) Dufresne, Paige 10 2) Bowling, Devan 9
3) Manning, Taylor 9 4) Chitwood, Mary 10
Event 32 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay
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School Seed Finals Points
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1 Yellow Springs 8:20.00 9:35.50 10
1) 2) Gunderkline, Brock 12
3) Gunderkline, Jacob 12 4) Pettiford, Anthony 12
2 Day. Christian 9:05.00 10:06.50 8
1) Yohannes, Nathan 10 2) Wiggershaus, Erich 9
3) Perkins, Malik 11 4) Combs, Andrew 11
3 Mid. Christian 9:55.00 10:14.00 6
1) Willoughby, Joshua 10 2) Walker, Kyle 9
3) Slattery, Aaron 9 4) Cobb, Garrett 9
4 Emmanuel Christian 10:08.00 10:39.50 5
1) Coles, Noel 9 2) Klawer, Jared 9
3) Olson, Brandon 9 4) Keeney, Doug 9
Event 33 Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Pohl, Caitlin 10 Miami Valley 48.10 47.36 10
2 Norris, Kathleen 10 Miami Valley 53.50 52.41 8
3 Kensinger, Katie 10 Xenia Christ 50.10 57.90 6
4 Jones, Brenda 12 Yellow Sprin 55.90 59.80 5
5 Bowling, Devan 9 Mid. Christi 1:02.00 1:02.70 4
Event 34 Boys 300 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Smith, Jake 10 Day. Christi 44.40 44.40 10
2 Meadows, Josh 10 Yellow Sprin 46.80 46.84 8
3 Tanner, Caleb 9 Troy Christi 50.29 48.06 6
4 Johnson, Ernest 12 Yellow Sprin 52.30 5
5 Olson, Brandon 9 Emmanuel Chr 52.00 55.40 4
Event 35 Girls 3200 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Shaver, Erika 11 Miami Valley 12:30.00 12:26.00 10
2 Brant, Jessica 12 Troy Christi 12:36.00 12:38.30 8
3 Arlt, Haley 9 Day. Christi 12:21.00 12:47.00 6
4 Brickson, Reini 11 Yellow Sprin 13:30.00 14:20.50 5
5 Hall, Savannah 10 Emmanuel Chr 16:16.00 4
Event 36 Boys 3200 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Gunderkline, Jacob 12 Yellow Sprin 10:05.00 10:43.60 10
2 Amrhein, Gabe 10 Yellow Sprin 11:20.00 10:58.25 8
3 Watson, Elliot 10 Miami Valley 11:50.00 11:43.50 6
4 Keeney, Doug 9 Emmanuel Chr 13:40.00 12:47.80 5
5 Wiggershaus, Erich 9 Day. Christi 15:05.00 4
Women - Team Rankings - 17 Events Scored
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1) Miami Valley School 157 2) Yellow Springs 92
3) Mid. Christian 80 4) Day. Christian 73
5) Jefferson Twp. 48 6) Emmanuel Christian 37
7) Troy Christian 34 8) Xenia Christian 28
Men - Team Rankings - 16 Events Scored
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1) Yellow Springs 184 2) Day. Christian 113
3) Troy Christian 90.50 4) Mid. Christian 54.50
5) Emmanuel Christian 51 5) Jefferson Twp. 51
7) Miami Valley School 12 8) Xenia Christian 10
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Coach Sharp Reports Dayton Christian's baseball Stats
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Player At Bat BB Runs Hits HomeRuns Slugging %
ERIC DEMARIO 12 34 8 16 0 615
JOSH MANNIX 3 28 3 11 1 400
CALEB HORNBACK 24 36 4 16 0 600
NICK TOEBEE 10 36 4 7 1 400
MIKE KING 9 32 1 8 1 500
JASON CARNEGIS 25 30 4 6 0 400
STEPHEN JEFFRIES 4 33 6 11 0 333
ANDREW CHAMBERS 5 25 3 2 0 364
MATT DELANGE 2 29 4 5 0 400
CHARLIE WALDEN 40 12 4 1 0 125
TANNER GREEN 52 5 0 0 0 400
WALTER MILNER 8 13 1 2 0 0
DANIEL HEIGHT 23 2 0 0 0 500
NICK REIS 28 1 0 1 0 0
245 316 42 86 3 418
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Rae Burick event honors area girls
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Theresa Check, women’s basketball coach at Cincinnati State Community College, will be the guest speaker at the annual Rae Burick Women in Sports dinner tonight, May 20, at Fairmont High School’s Trent Arena.
The event, which begins at 6:45 p.m., honors the top female high school athlete in the Miami Valley.
Forty-eight individuals were nominated by their schools, based on athletic and academic achievements.
The winner receives a trophy and a $1,500 scholarship. The four runners-up receive $375 scholarships. The event is a community service project of the Kiwanis Club of Dayton, benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Foundation and Children’s Medical Center.
Individuals up for the award are:
Catherine Crisler (Alter); Mikaela Ruef (Beavercreek); Darci Mascotti (Bellbrook); Jeannette Young (Belmont); Ashley Swackhamer (Bethel); Carolyn Wenner (Brookviille); Emily Schaefer (Carroll); Sarah Andrews (Centerville); Lisa Treadway (CJ);
Renee Otte (Covington); Dara Ferriell (Eaton); Katie Ross (Fairborn); Andrea Kelsey (Fairmont); Elizabeth Dean (Franklin-Monroe); Erin Hartzell (Greenville); Lauren Funk (Kenton Ridge); Kimberly Gombita (Lebanon); Uniqua Northcutt (Meadowdale);
Katie Mengos (Miami East); Shannon Quinn (Miamisburg); Julie Kirkland (Miami Valley); Kaci Finfrock (Milton-Union); Stacey Davis (National Trail); Kaitie Stewart (Newton); Jenna Shull (Northeastern); Katie Heinrichs (Northmont);
Amberly Carroll (Northridge); Teresa Welch (Northwestern); Julia Sizek (Oakwood); Emily Amburgey (Preble Shawnee); Marissa Clark (Sidney); Suzanne Metzger (Spg. Catholic Central); Amanda Harvey (Southeastern); Alison Steinbrunner (Tecumseh); Cassie Berning (Tippecanoe);
Rachel Heindl (TC North); Stella Ross (Trotwood-Madison); Brianna Strete (Troy); Johanna Potter (Troy Christian); Molly Kroger (Valley View); Jamie Barrett (Vandalia Butler); Mary Prakel (Versailles); Lisa Nouanesngsy (Wayne);
Farran Eide (Waynesville); Keneshia Robinson (West Carrollton); Jessica Alexander (Xenia); Katie Nelson (Xenia Christian); Ryder Comstock (Yellow Springs).
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Tara Benedict Heads to Northern Kentucky
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TROY CHRISTIAN
College: Northern Kentucky
The 6-foot-2 basketball center, who will be a scholarship player for NKU, is ranked fourth in her class with a 4.0 GPA, and she isn't the only scholar on the team. Junior Maria Schafer, another college prospect, is a straight-A student.
"That's really that type of kid you want to have because I think it does carry over to the basketball court," coach Paul Ruland said. "They know what it is they have to dedicate themselves to, and they say, ‘I've got two hours on the court. ... Practice time is important.' And I think it pays off for these kids."
Two years ago, the team GPA at Troy Christian was 4.0.
"We just all have a really good work ethic," Benedict said. "Usually, if you don't respect your teachers enough, you're not going to do the work you need to get done in that class. But the teachers give us a certain amount of respect, so that makes it easy to respect them, too. We want to do well in school so we can keep doing the things we love to do."
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Earl Nichols heads to Eastern Kentucky
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College: Eastern Kentucky
The class salutatorian, who has earned 10 letters in three sports (football, basketball and baseball), has grown up in a strict household where academics are stressed.
He realized by watching his older brother, Jeffrey Jr., now a student at Bowling Green, that there were consequences for falling short.
"He did well in school but not as well as me," Earl said. "I kind of learned some of the things he learned the hard way. If he got punishments, not being able to talk on the phone or watch TV, I didn't want to have to deal with that.
"Where I live that's basically all you can do — talk on the phone or watch TV. I didn't want to have that taken away from me, so I did what I had to do."
Nichols' home is surrounded by nothing but farmland.
"The only thing I can do is listen to cows, just watch cows and chickens," he said.
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Hard-working athletes have promising futures
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Stephanie Dohner didn’t seem like a candidate to become a high school valedictorian as an underachieving sixth-grader in the Northmont school district. She was drifting along with a C average and, she admits now, had a bit of an attitude problem.
“I was a little troublemaker back in school. Never in a bad way, but I just had a smart mouth sometimes,” she said.
A teacher saw Dohner’s potential, though, and challenged her by putting her in advanced math classes. The strategy worked.
Dohner aced those courses and has been pulling down A’s ever since. A state tennis tournament qualifier in doubles with the Thunderbolts, Dohner is carrying a 4.14 grade-point average as a senior, and what motivates her now is a belief that a college education is a key to leading a productive life.
“Without it, you’re flipping burgers at McDonald’s — which isn’t a bad thing because I work in the restaurant business for a job,” said Dohner, a hostess at Perkins. “But after high school, you should be moving on to better jobs.”
Dohner is one of many who excel in the classroom and on the field. For example:
• Wade Willin, who lettered in three sports at Carroll, has a 4.28 GPA and never has regretted the sacrifices he’s made to be a top scholar-athlete.
“When you play sports, school work is more important, and you have to get that done,” he said. “You have to work a little longer into the night than you’d want to, but it’s worth it.”
• Jefferson salutatorian Earl Nichols, voted top offensive lineman on his football team, was content with a B average before realizing straight-A’s were within his reach.
“I thought, ‘If I got a B doing this much, if I just put in a little more I can get an A.’ And that’s what happened,” he said.
• Perhaps no scholar-athlete in the area has a more uplifting story than Brookville’s Carolyn Wenner. Her parents, Craig and Patricia Wenner, died in a drowning accident during a family walk on Christmas Day 2006. Now she’s a class valedictorian, has been to the state cross country meet twice and is captain of the track team.
“I think I’m doing pretty well (emotionally),” she said. “I try to be someone my parents would be proud of. I know their expectations and morals, and I try to follow that.”
The stereotypical “dumb jock” may still be roaming the halls, but the Miami Valley is brimming with accomplished athletes who are excelling in the classroom.
No longer that self-proclaimed “lazy kid” content to pull down C’s, Dohner will study oceanography at the Florida Institute of Technology in the fall while playing tennis.
As for taming that attitude that once got her in trouble, though, Dohner said, “We’re working on it.”
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High school sports results for May 14
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DIVISION II
DAYTON SECTIONAL
SINGLES
at Dayton Center Courts
Second Round: Fields (Madison) d. Schroeder (Alter) 6-0, 6-4; Hundley (Dixie) d. Moody (Dayton Christian) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3; Hepner (Preble Shawnee) d. Willaims (Carlisle) 7-5, 6-0; Carpenter (Oakwood) d. Ross (Eaton) 6-1, 6-0; Millen (Chaminade Julienne) d. Holsinger (Preble Shawnee) 6-4, 6-2; Henry-Payne (Oakwood) d. Rodgers (Valley View) 6-0, 6-0; Graul (Alter) d. Stevens (Eaton) 6-0, 6-0; Holloway (Xenia Christian) d. Varvol (Greeneview) 6-1, 6-0; Beatty (Miami Valley) d. Sparkman (Madison) 6-0, 6-0; Fulk (Greeneview) d. Shope (Dixie) 6-1; 6-0; Long (Xenia) d. Clack (Stivers) 6-0, 6-0; Bole (Chaminade Julienne) d. Stein (Oakwood) 6-1; 6-1; Nguyen (Miami Valley) d. Barker (Carlisle) 7-6, 6-4; Sargent (Greeneview) d. Brown (Valley View) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4; Harville (Madison) d. Ellington (Stivers) 6-0, 6-1; Keighley (Alter) d. Fredrick (Dayton Christian) 6-1, 6-0.
Third Round: Fields d. Hundley 6-1, 6-0; Carpenter d. Hepner 6-1, 6-1; Payne d. Millen 6-2, 6-0; Graul d. Holloway 7-5, 6-2; Beatty f. Fulk 6-3, 7-5; Bole d. Long 6-0, 6-1; Nguyen d. Sargent 7-5, 6-3; Keighley d. Harville 6-0, 6-4.
Quarterfinals: Fields d. Carpenter 6-1, 6-1; Graul d. Payne 6-0, 6-2; Bole d. Beatty 6-1; 6-0; Keighley d. Nguyen 7-5, 6-3.
DOUBLES
First Round: Couch/Young (Carlisle) d. Ley/Zimmer (Alter) 7-6, 3-6, 6-3; Forrer/Adams (Preble Shawnee) d. Prater/Arriola (Dixie) 6-1, 6-2; Fennel/Treadway (Madison) d. Demana/Bricker (Xenia Christian) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6; Dempsey-Whiting/Patel (Miami Valley) d. Hangana/Hennel (Chaminade Julienne) d. 6-2, 6-1; Hightower/Tolliver (Eaton) d. Ramsey/Reese (Dayton Christian) 6-1, 6-0; Harbison/Ragland (Greeneview) d. J. Dewar/R. Dewar (Stivers) 6-0, 6-0; Motley/Parks (Carlisle) d. Keister/Bruns (Valley View) 6-0, 6-0; McGuire/Brunswick (Madison) d. Speak/Warner (Dixie) 6-1, 7-6; Goyal/Klaben (Miami Valley) d. Fitsharris/Bertrams (Alter) 6-0, 6-0; Iberico/Matthews (Chaminade Julienne) d. VanZant/Shinkle (Greeneview) 6-1, 6-1; Thomas/Namenyi (Xenia Christian) d. Davis/Line (Eaton) 6-0, 6-1; Caldwell/Wiltshire (Dayton Christian) d. Bowers/Taulbee (Preble Shawnee) 6-4, 4-6, 7-6.
Second Round: Greene/Pruitt (Oakwood) d. Couch/Young 6-1, 6-1; Fennel/Treadway d. Forrer/Adams 7-6, 6-2; Dempsey-Whiting/Patel d. Hightower/Tolliver 6-1, 6-0; Fullmer/Scarberry (Valley View) d. Harbison/Ragland 6-3, 6-3; Motley/Parks d. Palmer/Silver (Stivers) 6-0, 6-0; Goyal/Klaben d. McGuire/Brunswick 6-0, 6-0; Iberico/Matthews d. Thomas/Namenyi 6-2, 6-1; Wille/Bridgeman (Oakwood) d. Caldwell/Wiltshire 6-2, 6-0.
Quarterfinals: Greene/Pruitt d. Fennel/Treadway 6-0, 6-0; Dempsey-Whiting/Patel d. Fullmer/Scarberry 6-4, 6-0; Goyal/Klaben d. Motley/Parks 6-4, 6-2; Wille/Bridgeman d. Iberico/Matthews 6-4, 6-1.
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Area track leaders for May 15
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Boys track & field 100
C. Cochran Lebanon 10.68
D. Jewett Northridge 10.68
M. Mays Northmont 10.80
B. Hinegardner Beavercreek 10.80
D. Bogle Wayne 10.80
T. Bonny Lebanon 10.80
200
M. Mays Northmont 21.40
D. Bogle Wayne 21.70
W. Henry Trotwood 21.74
J. Walker Northmont 21.80
D. Jewett Northridge 21.81
400
J. Walker Northmont 47.30
W. Henry Trotwood 47.38
J. Willey Miamisburg 49.30
L. Brown CJ 49.39
A. Covington Miamisburg 50.01
800
D. Neff Vandalia 1:53.10
S. Roberts Centerville 1:58.31
C. Nickson Trotwood 1:58.52
J. Morrow Nothmont 1:58.90
A. Onfroy Yel. Springs 1:59.32
1,600
D. Neff Vandalia 4:08.41
D. Norris Vandalia 4:21.91
A. Trick Carroll 4:23.87
C. Bohman Northmont 4:29.70
L. Wright Centerville 4:31.13
3,200
D. Neff Vandalia 9:25.46
J. Salyer Tippecanoe 9:47.53
S. Greer Northmont 9:50.50
D. Norris Vandalia 9:51.74
A. Dinzeo Sidney 9:55.40
110 HIGH HURDLES
R. Hunt Dunbar 14.49
L. Norris Lebanon 14.80
M. Jordan Trotwood 14.99
D. Taylor Wayne 15.00
A. Gaskins Springfield 15.11
300 HURDLES
A. Blanks Dunbar 38.14
L. Norris Lebanon 38.50
J. Lampley Wayne 40.20
B. Cain CJ 40.36
Z. Speckman New Bremen 40.39
400 RELAY
Wayne 42.20
Lebanon 42.60
Dunbar 42.72
Trotwood 42.78
Northmont 42.87
800 RELAY
Northmont 1:27.34
Lebanon 1:27.80
Trotwood 1:28.20
Dunbar 1:28.30
Wayne 1:29.01
1,600 RELAY
Trotwood 3:16.68
Wayne 3:22.00
Northmont 3:22.32
Dunbar 3:23.77
Lebanon 3:24.60
3,200 RELAY
Russia 8:13.48
Vandalia 8:14.61
Minster 8:15.79
Centerville 8:16.97
Dunbar 8:17.20
LONG JUMP
J. Bass Springfield 23-03.25
N. Davis Stivers 22-11.00
D. Davis Trotwood 22-03.50
T. Talbott Wayne 22-00.75
S. Balthis TV South 21-11.25
HIGH JUMP
D. Reed Trotwood 6-9.00
N. Davis Stivers 6-8.00
G. White Piqua 6-6.00
J. Lynch Meadowdale 6-5.00
B. Johnson Stivers 6-5.00
SHOT PUT
S. Longo Bellbrook 59-7.50
C. Borland Alter 56-8.25
S. LeMaster Greeneview 56-7.50
K. Abney Dayton Chr. 56-2.75
W. Barr Urbana 54-5.00
DISCUS
W. Barr Urbana 182-3
S. Longo Bellbrook 175-5
N. Bratka WL-Salem 174-1
K. Abney Dayton Chr. 169-1
R. Bitsko Wayne 164-3
POLE VAULT
K. Leland Greenville 14-8.00
G. Morgan Lebanon 14-7.00
B. Miller Centerville 14-6.00
N. Arnold Centerville 14-0.00
J. Moeller Marion Local 13-6.00
Girls track & field
100
S. Portis Springfield 12.15
O. Griffin Wayne 12.20
B. Latimer Xenia 12.33
T. McGuire Wayne 12.50
A. Davis Trotwood 12.54
200
O. Griffin Wayne 25.10
S. Portis Springfield 25.33
B. Latimer Xenia 25.63
T. McGuire Wayne 25.90
A. Davis Trotwood 26.30
400
E. Cromer Miami Valley 57.40
J. Wilson Northmont 58.20
O. Griffin Wayne 58.96
E. Good Vandalia 59.40
Rogers Alter 59.95
800
L. Gleason CJ 2:15.96
A. Noll Northmont 2:17.07
Esslestein Alter 2:17.80
K. Bunker Cedarville 2:18.40
M. Wright Miamisburg 2:19.15
1,600
A.Steinbrunner Tecumseh5:11.99
T. Beyerle CJ 5:14.46
C. Hamilton Springboro 5:15.30
Albers Alter 5:17.64
J. Accurso Miami East 5:18.58
3,200
T. Berger Versailles 11:25.55
A.Steinbrunner Tecumseh11:30.70
T. Beyerle CJ 11:34.80
J. Sizek Oakwood 11:45.84
L. Bornhorst Minster 11:46.55
100 HURDLES
E. Kemp Troy 14.15
A. Puthoff Ft. Loramie 14.40
M. Fullenkamp Ft. Loramie14.42
K. Wuebker Minster 14.48
H. House Miami East 14.54
300 HURDLES
M. Rotello Lebanon 44.80
S. Tunstall Wayne 46.00
S.VonderBrink Fairmont 46.32
K. Good Vandalia 47.05
H. Turpin Lebanon 47.10
400 RELAY
Wayne 48.70
Springfield 49.60
Xenia 50.07
Marshall 50.31
Trotwood 50.49
800 RELAY
Wayne 1:43.60
Xenia 1:46.19
Northmont 1:46.50
Vandalia 1:46.56
Springfield 1:47.02
1,600 RELAY
Northmont 3:58.70
Lebanon 4:03.21
Alter 4:03.65
Fort Loramie 4:06.38
Vandalia 4:06.59
3,200 RELAY
Alter 9:27.70
Versailles 9:40.29
Springboro 9:46.00
Minster 9:46.40
Cham. Julienne 9:47.60
LONG JUMP
S. Portis Springfield 19-00.00
J. Scott Marshall 18-03.75
K. Kopp Bethel 17-06.75
M. Rotello Lebanon 17-04.25
C. Dickens Chaminade 17-01.00
HIGH JUMP
J. Glover Sidney 5-4.50
E. Amburgey Pr. Shawnee 5-4.00
S. Vonderbrink Fairmont 5-4.00
S. Van Wert Springboro 5-4.00
H.Stegemiller Lebanon 5-4.00
J. Glover Sidney 5-4.00
SHOT PUT
C. Borchers Versailles 42-10.50
M. Breland St. Marys 39-07.50
B. Hillsman Fairborn 39-07.50
A. Thomas Wayne 39-07.50
E. Wheeler Brookville 38-08.00
DISCUS
C. Borchers Versailles 140-11.0
A. Thomas Wayne 135-11.0
K. Boyd Brookville 126-08.0
Dahnkey Waynesville 125-04.0
L. Crowe Wilmington 124-03.0
POLE VAULT
E. Kemp Troy 11-0.00
K. Henrichs Northmont 10-6.00
V. Azzalina Eaton 10-3.00
K. Wuebker Minster 10-0.00
J. Berry Wayne 10-0.00
E. Hartzell Greenville 10-0.00
S. Gaskell Troy Chr. 10-0.00
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D-II tennis sectional moves indoors
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Rain pushed back the Division II Dayton boys tennis sectional Wednesday, May 13, by an hour before the event was moved to Dayton Center Courts.
Alex Schroeder of Alter defeated Cody Beculheimer of Carlisle 6-0, 6-4. Dan Fredrick of Dayton Christian defeated Andrew McNeely of Xenia Christian 6-1, 6-1. Jonathon Nguyen of Miami Valley School defeated Kenneth Davis of Preble Shawnee 6-0, 6-0. Chris Hepner of Preble Shawnee defeated Beau Smedley of Chaminade Julienne 1-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Austin Sparkman of Madison defeated Ryan Alder of Eaton 6-0, 6-0. Bradley Long of Xenia Christian defeated Matt Winters of Dayton Christian 6-3, 6-1.
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Area coaches high school tennis poll
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Tennis
MVTCA Rankings
Division I
1. Centerville
2. Vandalia Butler
2. Springboro
4. Bellbrook
5. Beavercreek
6. Northmont
7. Wilmington
8. Greenville
9. Fairmont
10. Middletown
10. Troy
Division II
1. Oakwood
2. Lehman
3. Miami Valley
4. Alter
5. Tippecanoe
6. Kenton Ridge
7. Waynesville
7. CJ
9. Carlisle
10. Milton-Union
10. Valley View
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Miami Valley’s Kirkland signs tennis letter
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Miami Valley School’s Julie Kirkland went to the state tennis tournament as a doubles player last year, but she had her heart set on making it in singles after falling short as a freshman and sophomore.
The West Carrollton resident finally broke through last fall, reaching the second round of the Division II state tourney before falling to eventual champion Lauren Davis of Gates Mills Gilmour Academy in the second round.
“It was awesome,” Kirkland said of the experience. “I really wanted it the most this year, my last year to play. My freshman and sophomore years, I was kind of nervous. This year, it was amazing to see my development through the years and see how much I improved. I wasn’t even nervous.”
Kirkland — whose older sister, Jessica, plays on the pro tour — signed a national letter of intent with the University of Dayton on Wednesday, May 13, becoming the Flyers’ lone recruit.
She was undefeated in singles during the regular season as a senior.
“I had it narrowed down to Duquesne or UD, and I just weighed the pros and cons,” Kirkland said. “I think it’ll be a perfect fit and a better school. It’s not too far from home, but it’ll be different being on campus
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Division II TROY SECTIONAL
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Singles
Second Round: Josh Smedley (Tipp) d. Patrick Dempsey (SE), 6-0, 6-0; Trevor Williams (NW) d. Kimmie Trame (Ced), 6-0, 6-1; Rahul Prasad (Belle) d. Grant Thurman (Urb), 6-3, 6-3; Brandon Williams (NE) d. Taylor Rollyson (B’ville), 6-4, 3-6, 6-1; Jordan Belcher (Tipp) d. Tom Thurn (Central), 6-0, 6-0; Kent Walpole (Gre) d. Matt Shroyer (Lehman), 6-4, 6-0; Zach Shonkwiler (KR) d. Adam Barker (Milton Union), 2-6, 6-1, 7-5; Caleb Evans (Urb) d. Cody White (Shaw), 2-6, 7-5, 6-3; Quinn Charney (G) d. Jordan Letner (B’ville), 6-0, 6-0; Austin Mercer (SE) d. Dan Selhorst (Lehman), 6-4, 7-5; Kraig Strayer (Belle) d. Will Turner (Yellow Springs), 6-3, 6-2; Pat Burns (Central) d. Nate Shaw (KR), 6-2, 6-2; Robby Ball (Belle) d. Scott Hix (N’ridge), 6-0, 6-0; Toby Jones (KR) d. Mason Wagner (U), 6-0, 6-0; James Oswalt (NE) d. Gabe Zeigler (Shaw), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4; Wade Schroeder (Leh) d. Dustin Briggs (NW), 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles
First Round: Bennett-Smith (KR) d. Black-Topps (SE), 6-0, 6-0; Allison-Frantz (Belle) d. Winterbotham-Brackman (Milton-Union), 6-4, 6-2; Kretschmann (Shaw) d. Sheehan-Hallaron (Central), 6-4, 6-1; Kimerly-Cruz (Gre) d. Mayberry-Polston (B’ville), 6-0, 6-4; B. Sigler-Wildosky (NW) d. King-Steck (N’ridge), 6-1, 6-2; Cole-Doss (U) d. Pettiford-Weiner (YS), 6-1, 6-0; Boggs-Deel (NE) d. Stevenson-McFarlane (Ced), 6-1, 6-0; Kiesel-Hipp (Tipp) d. McDonough-Stevenson (Lehman), 7-6 (8), 3-6, 7-5; Bollinger-Southers (Tipp) d. Burke-Dixon (Shaw), 6-3, 6-0; Wolfarth-Franzen (NW) d. Haller-Sontag (YS), 6-4, 7-5; Judd-Rathman (MU) d. Garlock-Peaver (Belle), 6-2, 6-4; Walker-Witt (G) d. Lehmkuhl-Shull (NE), 2-6, 6-1, 6-3; Kordic-Molnar (Ced) d. Bryant-Cason (SE), 6-1, 6-1; Hidy-Price (KR) d. McIntosh-Fiore (N’ridge), 6-0, 6-1; Little-Perry (U) d. Schreien-McCoy (B’ville) 6-2, 6-4; Henderson-Harrelson (Lehman) d. Bourke-Campolo (Central), 6-0, 6-0.
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DIVISION II DAYTON SECTIONAL SINGLES
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First Round : Alex Schroder (Alter) d. Cody Beculheimer (Carlisle) 6-0, 6-4; Chris Hepner (Preble Shawnee) d. Beau Smedley (CJ) 1-6, 6-4, 6-2; Sean Millen (CJ) d. Aaron Yeager (Dixie) 6-1, 6-0; Ed Graul (Alter) d. Tyler Benedict (Miami Valley) 6-4, 6-2; Alex Varvol (Greeneview) d. Orlando Green (Stivers) default; Austin Sparkman (Madison) d. Ryan Alder (Eaton) 6-0, 6-0; Bradley Long (Xenia Christian) d. Matt Winters (Dayton Christian) 6-3, 6-1; Jeff Stein (Oakwood) d. Alex Zani (Valley View) 6-3, 6-3; Jonathon Nguyen (Miami Valley) d. Kenneth Davis (Preble Shawne) 6-0, 6-0; Dan Fredrick (Dayton Christian) d. Andrew McNeely (Xenia Christian) 6-1, 6-1.
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Kevin Sikes-Gilbert
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Ted Donnell Yellow Springs Baseball Coach reports that Kevin Sikes-Gilbert is still batting .589 after 56 at bats. Congratulations.
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Baseball high hitter
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Kevin Sikes-Gilbert Yellow Springs is still hitting .614 after 44 at
bats.
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9th Annual Bulldog Invitational hosted by Yellow Springs
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Friday night - May 8th - Yellow
Springs will be hosting its 9th Annual Bulldog Invitational. We won't
have the Pole Vault, but we will have the triple jump and the race
walk. We will also be honoring the track greats from Yellow Springs -
Andrew Pierce (400m), Tina Peters (RW), Sam Borchers (Mile) during the meet.
List of schools attending: Jefferson, Emanuel Christian, Troy
Christian, Xenia Christian, Springfield Shawnee, Bethel, Sidney
Lehman, Huber Heights Wayne (JV), Beavercreek (JV), Cinci Lockland,
Dominican Academy, Yellow Springs
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Brother Jon's Record Broken
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Dayton Christian’s Kyle Abney recently broke his brother Jon’s school shot put record and has since upped his best to 56-2.75.
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Aaron Deister signs with Concordia
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Dayton Christian senior Aaron Deister will play basketball at NAIA Division I power Concordia (Irvine, Calif.). The Eagles have cracked the nation’s top 10 the past three seasons and have won 28 games each of the last two.
Deister ended as DC’s second all-time leading scorer and first among the Deister siblings. His brother Jesse played at Wright State and Joe played at the Master’s College.
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Area track leaders for May 1
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Boys Track and Field
800
S. Roberts Centerville 1:58.31
E. Bonk Greeneview 2:01.05
B. Vineyard Dunbar 2:01.17
B. Gunderkline Yel. Springs 2:01.26
D. Norris Vandalia 2:01.79
SHOT PUT
S. Longo Bellbrook 57-4.00
C. Borland Alter 56-8.25
S. LeMaster Greeneview 56-7.50
K. Abney Dayton Chr. 56-2.75
W. Barr Urbana 54-5.00
DISCUS
S. Longo Bellbrook 175-5
W. Barr Urbana 174-3
N. Bratka WL-Salem 174-1
K. Abney Dayton Chr. 169-1
M. Bennett Centerville 160-0
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Area baseball Leaders for May 1
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BASEBALL
BATTING AVERAGE (Minimum 24 at-bats)
Player School/b> Hits AB Avg.
K. Sikes-Gilbert Y. Springs 19 29 0.655
C. Hornback Day. Chr. 17 26 0.654
A. Bingham Dixie 32 52 0.615
C. Klenke Coldwater 31 51 0.608
J. Flora TC North 16 28 0.571
J. Kerns Ben Logan 29 51 0.569
J. Thacker Bellbrook 22 39 0.564
D. Dotson Miamisburg 22 39 0.564
J. Westgerdes St. Henry 25 45 0.556
M. King Day. Chr. 17 31 0.548
S. Ankney Wayne 17 31 0.548
Z. Gillespie Fairborn 19 35 0.543
T. Armstrong Alter 13 24 0.542
J. Mannix Day. Chr. 13 24 0.542
Jordan Shawnee 21 39 0.540
C. Saporito Franklin 20 39 0.513
H. West Tri-Village 22 43 0.512
J. Allen Valley View 21 41 0.512
Hube Kenton Ridge 22 44 0.500
Cl. Nealeigh F. Monroe 17 34 0.500
J. Wilson Centerville 16 32 0.500
J. Day Nat. Trail 15 30 0.500
C. Peltier Leh. Catholic 14 28 0.500
Z. Siefring Coldwater 12 24 0.500
J. Moore Springfield 28 57 0.491
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Record Broken
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Dayton Christian’s Kyle Abney recently broke his brother Jon’s school shot put record and has since upped his best to 56-2.75.
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Area high school boys tennis poll
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Division II
1. Oakwood
2. Lehman
3. Miami Valley
4. Alter
5. Tipp City
6. Kenton Ridge
7. Carlisle
8. Waynesville
9. Chaminade Julienne
10. Valley View
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Zawadzki named new Troy Christian boys hoop coach
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Son of longtime Vandalia Butler coach enters new job with positive attitude.
TROY — Ray Zawadzki has the perfect game plan for his first boys high school basketball head coaching job.
“I like to take lemons and make lemonade,” said Zawadzki, who was announced as Troy Christian boys hoop coach on Tuesday, April 28.
“We’re going to do our best at it.”
The son of the former longtime Vandalia Butler coach of the same name replaces Dan Vaughan with the Eagles, members of the Metro Buckeye Conference. TC was 6-15 last season and returns just one varsity player.
The only other coach in Troy Christian’s seven-year program history was Rick Hickman.
Zawadzki spent 10 years as an assistant for his father at VB and the last five seasons at Tippecanoe under head coach Matt Pond. Zawadzki’s son, Kellen, was a standout for two straight 20-0 Red Devils teams and plays at Huntington (Ind.) College.
Zawadzki also starred for his father from 1979-81 at Butler and played at Otterbein.
“It was an easy choice,” TC Athletic Director Mike Coots said.
“He had a lot of great referrals.”
Zawadzki is owner of Dayton’s United Building Materials.
“This just fits my personality and my desire,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to be a head coach.
“We’re going to try and build on what wrestling’s been able to do at Troy Christian.”
The Eagles have won three straight Division III state wrestling titles.
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Pitcher cherishes faith, art, fastball
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All-league selection Kaela Spurlock is the ace of the Middletown Christian softball team.
MIDDLETOWN — To the casual observer, the math doesn't really add up.
Two years ago, Middletown Christian didn't have a softball team, yet the Eagles' top pitcher — senior right-hander Kaela Spurlock — has been a first-team All-Metro Buckeye Conference selection for the past three years.
That's because Spurlock pitched her freshman and sophomore years at Ridgeville Christian. But when that school closed, she transferred to Middletown Christian and picked up right where she left off — at the top of the conference in pitching.
"This is our second year for having softball here," Spurlock said after Tuesday's, April 7, practice. "We started the program up again. That was kinda stressful to have a team last year comprised of a lot of girls who had never played softball before. That was a challenge, for sure. But we've come farther than I think any of us would've ever imagined. That makes me feel really good, and I'm very happy to have been a part of that."
MCS finished 11-9 overall and 6-4 in the MBC last season.
Mixing a solid fastball with an equally potent off-speed pitch, Spurlock keeps hitters off-balance.
"I also have a curve ball and a knuckleball that I sometimes use," she added.
Last season on a team mostly of softball rookies, Spurlock finished with a 9-7 record with 169 strikeouts and an earned-run average of 1.65.
Offensively, Spurlock batted .337 and was among the area's leaders with 11 stolen bases.
"I think she learned her work ethic from softball," said Kaela's father, MCS coach Pat Spurlock. Spurlock had coached at Ridgeville Christian for two years, and he too made the move.
"She's a gamer for sure," he added. "She doesn't like to practice all that much, but she gives everything she can whenever she's in a game."
With all those skills on the diamond, one might be led to believe that softball would be high on her priority list. Not so, says Kaela.
"To be honest, I think I'd have to rank it third," she said with a smile. She ranks her religious faith and academics ahead of the sport she loves.
"My faith is really important to me and I do a lot with that," she said. "And I really enjoy art, too. I'm thinking of being an art major in college. Right now I'm taking some classes at Sinclair Community College to see if that's something I'd be interested in pursuing as a major."
Kaela said she particularly enjoys painting nature scenery or capturing that same beauty through a camera lens.
Dad says Kaela has a 3.9 grade-point average thus far, and that his daughter recently scored a 27 composite average on her ACT exam.
"Softball is a release for me," she said. "It's something that I've done ever since I was a kid and I really enjoy it."
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Xenia Christian grad drafted by team she wanted
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Leading up to the WNBA draft, Megan Frazee (Xenia Christian) made no secret of the fact she hoped to be drafted by the San Antonio Silver Stars, mainly because an assistant coach there, Olaf Lange, had been one of her coaches at Liberty University.
Turns out Frazee could not have written a better script as the Silver Stars selected her at the top of the second round, No. 14 overall, on Thursday, April 9.
Hard to tell what kind of impact Frazee might have at this level, but she was practically the female Larry Bird for four years in the Big South Conference, and even if you only remember her in high school, it’s easy to envision analysts gushing over her from the start.
“She’s strong and has one of the best 3-point shooting abilities of any player in the draft,” said Dan Hughes, Silver Stars head coach and general manager. “She’s strong enough to finish near the goal, but skilled enough to stretch the floor.”
The 6-foot-3 Frazee, who projects as a small forward, is the fourth area player drafted by the WNBA, following in the formidable footsteps of 6-foot-7 center Alison Bales (Beavercreek), the No. 9 overall selection in 2007 by the Indiana Fever out of Duke; Tamika Williams (Chaminade Julienne), No. 6 to Minnesota in 2002 out of Connecticut; and Megan Duffy (CJ), No. 31 to Minnesota in 2006 out of Notre Dame.
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Local school to raise funds for 'Nothing but Nets'
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WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County – The Miami Valley School’s 49-student senior class knew they wanted to do something special before they graduate this year.
They chose to do a fund-raising event, a community three-on-three basketball tournament and festival on the school’s campus, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at The Miami Valley School Lofino Family Athletic Center, 5151 Denise Drive.
The group will donate all profits from the event to “Nothing But Nets,” a worldwide organization that fights malaria by providing netting to African families.
Student organizers hope the weekend fun will inspire people to come out and support the cause.
“We wanted to do something worthwhile before we all part ways,” said MVS senior Tyler Benedict. “We simply wanted to demonstrate the sort of compassionate global citizenship that our school emphasizes, which we think is desperately needed in our world today.”
“We’re hoping for a great turnout,” said senior Jeremy Klaben. “We know there’s a lot of talent in town and it’s about time someone had a three-on-three event like this to show off.”
Registration for the basketball tournament is $10 per person, and $5 for general entry. There will be plenty to do even for those who don’t play, including an all-day raffle, games, concessions and much more.?Several local businesses have signed up to partner with the student-run event, including Dayton Heart Center, Kulkarni Orthodontics, The Miami Valley School and Papa John’s. ?Interested parties can register for the tournament by calling (937) 903-9260 or visiting www.mvschool.com.
The Miami Valley School is Dayton’s only independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school. Founded in 1964, the school is located in Washington Twp. and serves students from early childhood to twelfth grade from 34 surrounding communities.
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Miami Valley sprinter is primed for another run
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Cromer, runner-up in last season’s D-III 400 meters at state, returns with more confidence this season
Elaina Cromer was out of gas by the start of her fourth state track and field meet preliminary race last spring.
Uh-oh.
“I had the chance to be at state, so why not take it?” said the Miami Valley School’s junior speedster. “By then I had recovered somewhat; at least I was able to breathe normally. So, I could at least run a little bit.
“That showed me how far I can get and the potential that I do have. That’s just given me some things to think about.”
Cromer is among a deep and talented group of area girls track returnees who should make their marks once again in the season-ending showcase in Columbus.
Miami Valley sports have rarely been high profile, let alone competitive on a state level. But that all changed with the tutelage of track coach Mike Coleman last season.
Most of the Rams — all seven — excelled in middle school with Coleman as coach. And with the Bellbrook resident Cromer providing a top-end anchor and open presence, all delivered on the next level, too.
Cromer was nearly unbeatable at 400 meters, placing second in the Division III state meet (57.57 seconds). She added a sixth in the 100 (12.99).
That was easy. The hard part was four gruelling state prelims the day before. Briana Henry, Kathleen Norris and Keta Burke-Williams joined Cromer in the 400 relay. By the 200 preliminary, Cromer was spent.
“It was humid and mucky,” she said. “That was the one I kind of got burned out for.
“As a new team, it was a new experience that we wanted to have fun with. That’s how we went out and treated it, but at the same time we treated it seriously and were trying our best.”
That best was a district title, the first for any sport at Miami Valley. Those four and sophomore Caitlin Pohl — the regional 300 hurdles champ — will be counted upon for more clutch performances. The team has since swelled to 10 girls and two boys.
The Rams still don’t have a home track — they run around cones on their soccer field — and twice a week they train at Welcome Stadium.
No matter.
“All the work we’ve done will hopefully pay off,” Cromer said. “We’ll see.”
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Jefferson’s Payne drawing plenty of recruiting interest
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He could have college choice narrowed to 8 schools by the start of next school year.
DAYTON — Pardon Jefferson High School junior Adreian Payne if he’s just a tad tired.
He arrived home on Sunday, April 19, from Little Rock, Ark., where his AAU team — All-Ohio Red — got KO’d in Saturday’s championship bracket opener by the Memphis Magic in the “Real Deal in the Rock” event.
Payne was back at school Monday, the start of a three-day recruiting blitz by college coaches.
The 6-foot-10 center — he averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks for the 19-5 Broncos in 2008-09 — is in demand.
“He’s done remarkably well with the recruiting process,” Jefferson coach Art Winston said. “He’s a poised kid anyway and he doesn’t get rattled. He knows we’ve got to narrow the list down.”
The ‘A.P.’ derby
Payne can go wherever he chooses, and the Dayton Flyers are not out of the running.
“It’s getting a little hectic because coaches know he’s got to make a decision pretty soon,” Winston said. “He has 15 to 20 schools he likes and we’ll try to narrow it down to eight going into his senior year. And then from that eight, we’ll go down to four, down to two and then his final choice.
“It all boils down to the coach and the team’s style of play.”
Deciding factors
Payne prefers a balanced style of offense.
“He’s comfortable getting up and down the floor and he’s comfortable running half-court sets,” Winston said. “What matters now is building a relationship with coaches who are recruiting him. It has to be someone he’s comfortable with.”
Thurgood Marshall junior point guard Juwan Staten wants Payne to join him in UD’s 2010-11 recruiting class.
“I’m quite sure Juwan is trying to convince A.P. to come to UD because they talk just about every day,” Winston said. “Right now, everybody’s still in the picture.”
Winston’s future
Winston plans to return for his 14th season as Broncos coach. He has Superintendent Richard Gates’ support.
“Our fans are going to love it when they see the schedule we put together for next year,” Athletic Director Dan Fernbacher said.
The Broncos are scheduled to play in Flyin’ to the Hoop at Trent Arena; will face Harvest Prep at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus; and host Woodward and Western Hills from Cincinnati.
“Art asked me to upgrade the schedule and, man, we upgraded it about 200 percent,” Fernbacher said. “The kids are going to get some great experience real quick.”
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Winston to help Jefferson's Payne choose a college
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Top recruit to be aided by Jefferson coach when narrowing down list of nation’s top programs
DAYTON — One day, Oklahoma State’s Travis Ford and Michigan’s John Beilein. The next day, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo and Florida’s Billy Donovan.
Some of the nation’s high-profile college basketball coaches are descending on Jefferson High School this week to recruit the Broncos’ 6-foot-10, 215-pound junior center Adreian Payne.
Wednesday, April 22, marks the final day of a one-week contact period, and coaches are trying to meet the deadline before the next evaluation period (July 6-15).
“It’s going to be a busy three days for us because everybody’s trying to get in to see Adreian,” Jefferson coach Art Winston said.
Payne is traveling on the weekends with the All-Ohio Red 17-and-under AAU team, which captured the Boo Williams Invitational in Hampton, Va., over Easter weekend.
Winston said his prize junior is considering 15 to 20 schools — including West Virginia, Pitt, Kentucky, UCLA, Cincinnati, Xavier and Dayton.
“We’re going to sit down toward the end of the week and narrow it down to eight teams, then we’ll go from there,” Winston said.
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Boys tennis preview: Players, matches to watch
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Player to Watch
Ethan Dempsey-Whiting, sr., Miami Valley: Doubles player notched 16-1 record to help team win Division II poll title from Miami Valley Tennis Coaches Association.
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All-Area boys basketball Chosen by Dayton Daily News Staff Writers
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DIVISION III
Player of the year: Dan Hickman, Miami East
Coach of the year: Chip James, Dayton Christian
First team
Derek Billings, Anna, 6-2, jr., 16.1
Nathan Davis, Stivers, 6-4, sr., 15.6
Aaron Deister, Dayton Christian, 6-0, sr., 14.6
Vic Fortkamp, St. Henry, 6-7, sr., 13.5
Dan Hickman, Miami East, 6-1, sr., 22.0
DIVISION IV
Player of the year: Brad Piehl, New Knoxville
Coach of the year: P.J. Bertemes, Southeastern
First team
Mark Frilling, Fort Loramie, 6-5, jr., 15.7
Greg Kahling, Fort Recovery, 6-5, jr., 23.9
Adreian Payne, Jefferson, 6-10, jr., 12.3
Brad Piehl, New Knoxville, 6-7, sr., 14.8
Zac Schmitz, Lehman Catholic, 5-9, sr., 15.5
Second team
Justin Eilerman, New Bremen, 6-7, jr., 15.9
Kenneth Gaynor, Mid. Chrisitan, 6-5, sr., 22.4
Cody Latimer, Jefferson, 6-3, so., 15.8
J.P. McFarland, Southeastern, 6-5, jr., 14.6
Ryan Vanderhorst, New Knoxville, 6-3, jr., 11.6
Third team
Caleb Allen, New Knoxville; 6-0, sr., 10.5
Tyler Green, Tri-Village, 6-0, sr., 13.0
Adam Kremer, Ansonia, 6-8, sr., 16.1
Austin Mercer, Southeastern, 6-3, jr., 12.4
Ryan Newsome, Yellow Springs, 6-2, jr., 15.1
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Girls TRACK AND FIELD PREVIEW
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Miami Valley sprinter is primed for another run
Cromer, runner-up in last season's D-III 400 meters at state, returns with more confidence this season.
Elaina Cromer was out of gas by the start of her fourth state track and field meet preliminary race last spring.
Uh-oh.
"I had the chance to be at state, so why not take it?" said the Miami Valley School's junior speedster. "By then I had recovered somewhat; at least I was able to breathe normally. So, I could at least run a little bit.
"That showed me how far I can get and the potential that I do have. That's just given me some things to think about."
Cromer is among a deep and talented group of area girls track returnees who should make their marks once again in the season-ending showcase in Columbus.
Miami Valley sports have rarely been high profile, let alone competitive on a state level. But that all changed with the tutelage of track coach Mike Coleman last season.
Most of the Rams — all seven — excelled in middle school with Coleman as coach. And with the Bellbrook resident Cromer providing a top-end anchor and open presence, all delivered on the next level, too.
Cromer was nearly unbeatable at 400 meters, placing second in the Division III state meet (57.57 seconds). She added a sixth in the 100 (12.99).
That was easy. The hard part was four gruelling state prelims the day before. Briana Henry, Kathleen Norris and Keta Burke-Williams joined Cromer in the 400 relay. By the 200 preliminary, Cromer was spent.
"It was humid and mucky," she said. "That was the one I kind of got burned out for.
"As a new team, it was a new experience that we wanted to have fun with. That's how we went out and treated it, but at the same time we treated it seriously and were trying our best."
That best was a district title, the first for any sport at Miami Valley. Those four and sophomore Caitlin Pohl — the regional 300 hurdles champ — will be counted upon for more clutch performances. The team has since swelled to 10 girls and two boys.
The Rams still don't have a home track — they run around cones on their soccer field — and twice a week they train at Welcome Stadium.
No matter.
"All the work we've done will hopefully pay off," Cromer said. "We'll see."
State of success
Anna high jumper Laura Gehret is the only returning area state champion. The senior cleared 5 feet, 8¼ inches to win the D-III meet last spring.
Joining Cromer as area returning state runners-up are:
• Carly Hamilton, Springboro sophomore, second in the D-I 1,600 (4:57.20);
• Angela Klimkowski, Milton-Union senior, second in the D-II 1,600 (5:04.11);
• Catherine Crisler, Alter senior, second in the D-II 800 (2:16.61).
4-speed booster
Jessica Wilson, Janae Wilson, Brittany Austin and Alissa Noll are four fleet-footed reasons why Northmont should be tough to stay with in the sprints. They provide plenty of power through the 400. Together, they were nearly unbeatable in the 1,600 relay, placing fifth in the D-I state meet last season (3:58.64).
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Xenia Christian Graduate Selected In WNBA Draft
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Megan Frazee, a Senior Forward from Liberty University was selected with the 14th overall pick by the San Antonio Silver Stars in the WNBA draft on April 9th. Frazee is a 2005 graduate of Xenia Christian High School where she led the Ambassadors to a State Final 4 appearance. This season, she finished a great career at Liberty as she led the team with 19.8 ppg and 10 rpg. She was recognized as the Big South Player of the Year, Big South Championship MVP and the All-American Honorable Mention team. Congratulations to Megan on her accomplishments and the best of luck as she moves on to the WNBA.
- Nate Baker, XC Athletic Director
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Miranda Alsept All-Journal 1st team
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Miranda Alsept Middletown Christian has been selected for the All-Journal 1st team. Congratulations Miranda.
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Final 2008-'09 Middletown-Area Wrestling Honor Roll
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103 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Cody Hall, PS, 11 17-3
Jordan Imhoff, MID, 9 16-8 7
Eddie Noble, LEB, 9 19-16 8
112 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Jordan Puska, EDG, 9 31-3 8
Aaron Thoman, SPG, 11 30-8
Seth Gilbert, LEB, 9 30-12 10
Vince Boyer, CAR, 10 24-10
Brendon Sexton, FRK, 9 24-12 13
119 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Nick McSorley, EDG, 11 37-4 9
Cory Anthony, CAR, 12 29-7
Josh D'Urso, SPG, 11 27-11
Treg Logsdon, LEB, 10 13-13 5
125 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Cody Shivener, SPG, 11 38-7
Ty Fisher, CAR, 11 34-11
Jon Wilson, VV, 12 24-9
130 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Tyler Riegel, SPG, 11 38-7
Steve Isaacs, VV, 11 30-9
Shay Lenos, EDG, 10 20-15 6
Tyler Boschert, CAR, 11 19-16
135 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Michael Land, VV, 11 25-6
Andrew Globke, MID, 9 28-11 6
Christian McGlaughlin, CAR, 10 31-14
Anthony Kitchen, FRK 14-8 4
140 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Jake Eby, VV, 12 27-8
Desmond Hall, MID, 11 15-10 8
145 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Tyler Monesmith, PS, 12 29-6
Cody Washington, CAR, 12 36-8
Tyler Stines, LEB, 12 28-10 8
Adam Moore, EDG 15-9 9
Austin Reece, MID 12-9 7
Trey Smith, VV, 12 16-13
Matt Freed, SPG, 11 16-13
152 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Eric Hildenbrand, FRK, 11 36-6 14
Zach Zehler, EDG, 12 19-4 10
Colt McGinnis, VV, 12 27-10
Billy Malicote, MID 11-7 6
Dusty Laughlin, CAR, 10 17-13
160 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Brandon Walker, SPG, 9 34-7
Christian Estes, EDG, 9 25-8 15
Jon Gross, FRK, 11 17-10 6
171 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
David Wheeler, MCS, 12 16-8 11
Taylor Franz, SPG, 11 21-11
189 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
And. Borgstrom, MID, 12 40-5 17
Zach McKnight, CAR, 12 36-7
David Day, VV, 11 32-8
Rob Childers, MON, 12 30-9 18
Marty Austing, FEN, 10 25-16 16
Casey Woolums, EDG 14-8 5
Tyler Adams, LEB, 12 21-13 8
215 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Thomas Hale, PS, 12 22-7
Joe Gerard, MCS, 11 18-6 16
Ryan Jackson, SPG, 10 20-12
Shawn Focht, VV, 11 19-15
285 POUNDS
Wrestler, Team, Grade Rec. Pins
Tom Lauer, FEN, 11 36-9 16
Tyler Jewell, CAR, 11 30-9
Bryan Day, VV, 9 28-9
Zach Bush, MON, 12 21-7 14
(Wrestlers with a minimum of 18 varsity decisions are ranked by winning percentage of .500 or above. Counting forfeits as victories is left to the coach's discretion.)
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Three locals on D3-D4 All-Ohio teams
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COLUMBUS — Carlisle senior Kyle England, Middletown Christian senior Kenneth Gaynor and Madison junior Mark Maloney all earned All-Ohio recognition Tuesday, March 24, according to The Associated Press.
England, who averaged 20 points per game, earned special mention in Division III, while Maloney (14.5 ppg) made honorable mention in Division III, as did Gaynor (22.9 ppg) in Division IV.
Dan Hickman, of Casstown Miami East, and Smithville's Kenny Kornowski shared the Player of the Year award in Division III.
And the same deadlock occurred in Division IV, where Malvern's Tyler Tucci and William Felder of Cleveland Heights Lutheran East each won a piece of the award.
The coaches of the year in Division III are Smithville's Michael Snowbarger and Kevin Noch of Cleveland Central Catholic. Noch's club will join Piketon, Dayton Christian and Defiance Tinora at this week's state tournament final four.
Coaches of the year in the small-school division are Newark Catholic's Drew Meister, Norm Persin of Oak Hill and Lutheran East's Roger McClinton.
The selections were based on the recommendations of a state media panel.
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Congratulations
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Congratulations to the Dayton Christian Basketball team and Coach Chip James. What a great year.
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Dayton Christian falls in D-III state semifinal
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COLUMBUS — Reserve Treg Lymanstall hit the go-ahead bucket with 1:30 left and later added four clinching free throws as Defiance Tinora beat Dayton Christian 43-38 Thursday in a Division III state semifinal at Value City Arena.
Aaron Deister came off the bench for 15 points for the Warriors.
The Warriors led most of the game, but Tinora was able to pull it out despite hitting 34 percent of its shots from the field.
The Rams came into the state's final four permitting just 38.4 points per game. It was their defense more than anything which allowed them to pull out the win at the finish. Dayton Christian scored just five points in the final quarter — two coming on a layup in the final seconds after the outcome had already been decided.
The Rams limited the Warriors to five points over the last 8:19, over which time they hit just 2-of-10 shots from the field.
Dayton Christian led by as many as six points in an evenly matched first half before settling for a 20-18 lead at the break.
Tinora took its only lead on Gerken's follow at the 3:30 mark of the second but Aaron Deister countered with a 3 for the Warriors. Two subsequent baskets by Serenius helped the Warriors start the second half with an advantage.
Neither team had much of an advantage throughout the third and fourth quarters until Lymanstall's late points.
It was a sad ending to an otherwise glittering year for Dayton Christian, under the guidance of first-year coach Chip James.
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Dayton Christian, Tinora loaded with experience
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Who: Dayton Christian (22-4) vs. Defiance Tinora (22-3).
When: 8:30 p.m. today, March 26.
Where: Schottenstein Center, Columbus
Live streaming video: OhioHSsports.com.
Scouting report: DC has a three-guard offense that features Aaron Deister, Nathan Serenius and Casey Weber, but the inside duo of Kenny Florkey and Aaron Bryant is a strength.
The Warriors have won 13 of 14, including eight in a row. Their only losses are against Jefferson (twice), Martinsburg, W.Va., and Thurgood Marshall.
Tinora, like DC, starts five seniors. Treg Lymanstall scored 15 points as the Rams defeated Coldwater 60-53 for their first regional title. The Rams are disciplined and well-balanced. They do not have a player averaging double figures in scoring.
Key stat: Tinora's defense holds opponents to 38.4 points per game.
Noteworthy: Defiance is the hometown of 2006 Indianapolis 500 winner and current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Sam Hornish Jr., and the birthplace of Don Miller, a member of the legendary Four Horsemen backfield of Notre Dame in the 1920s.
Quote: "I don't think I've slept for a minute just thinking about how we're about to play a team that holds teams under 40 (points). It's really unbelievable. It's a credit to their team." — Dayton Christian coach Chip James.
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Hard work gives Warriors toughness
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COLUMBUS — When Chip James accepted the job as Dayton Christian's head basketball coach last spring, he took over a talented squad loaded with eight seniors. The only missing ingredient — toughness.
Welcome to the weight room, guys.
"I thought when we got into the tournament, we had a chance at state because we had really improved, especially on defense," senior guard Nathan Serenius said. "We had everyone back from last year when we were good on offense. But we lacked toughness on defense. Coach James has given us that toughness."
"Coach James came in last summer and told us we had the potential to get to state, but we would have to get a lot stronger and a lot more physical," senior guard Aaron Deister added. "He really worked us hard on conditioning and lifting. Even during the season, we lift and run. It's really paid off."
The Warriors get to show off that toughness today at 8:30 p.m. when they face Defiance Tinora in the Division III semifinals of the boys state tournament.
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There's no quit in DC's Weber
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Senior who was cut last season has blossomed into the team's 'X-factor.'— Casey Weber knows the heartbreak of getting cut.
Fortunately for the Dayton Christian High School basketball team, he doesn't know the definition of "quit." The word isn't in his vocabulary.
The 6-foot senior guard is the Warriors' feel-good story this season — a big reason why they're competing in the 87th boys state basketball tournament.
Without Weber, the Warriors (22-4) likely wouldn't be facing Defiance Tinora (22-3) in a Division III state semifinal game at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at the Schottenstein Center on the Ohio State University campus.
Weber has blossomed under first-year DC coach Chip James.
"I was disappointed, but I wasn't discouraged when I got cut last season," Weber said. "I went to team camp (at Cedarville University) over the summer and did pretty good. Coach James said he wanted me to come out and told me I had a chance to start. I just had to work hard."
Weber, who doubles as a soccer star, suffered a severe ankle sprain late in the fall, and it took him time to get healthy, confident and comfortable.
His breakout game (10 points, four rebounds, four steals) came in his first start — a 68-40 defeat of Xenia Christian on Jan. 30.
Since then, Weber has averaged 10.6 points and hit 56.6 percent (34-for-60) of his 3-point attempts. The Warriors have won 13 of 14 games, including eight straight since a 64-61 loss to Thurgood Marshall on Feb. 10.
From getting cut to firing in a 90-foot shot against Arcanum that made ESPN's "SportsCenter" highlights, Weber is DC's comeback kid and renaissance man.
"Casey is an incredible story," James said. "We knew he had the potential to be a great athlete for us and a really good scorer as well. He had some good moments early in the season, but had trouble finding consistency in our system.
"Since late January, his numbers have been tremendous. He's really an X-factor for this team and a big key to our tournament success."
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Dayton Christian finds home in final four
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DAYTON — Dayton Christian High School boys basketball coach Chip James is living the dream.
He has his dream job, coaching his dream team, at his dream school.
Just one problem: DC is believed to be the only school in the Dayton area that does not have its own gym.
The Warriors (22-4) face Defiance Tinora (22-3) in a Division III state semifinal at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, in Columbus.
"I'm sitting here thinking our kids do not have their own gym and they've made it to the state final four," James said. "It's really a credit to them to come in and work every day and not complain about what they don't have."
Dayton Christian, located in Miami Twp., practices eight miles away at Far Hills Community Church near Centerville. The road warriors play their home games 11 miles away at Kettering Middle School.
"We can't just have a spur-of-the-moment Saturday shoot-around," James said. "We have to have everything scheduled so far in advance, and we can't do anything on weekends because of their services.
"It creates obstacles, especially with our kids living all over the Dayton area. You've got kids traveling 25 minutes just to go to practice whereas most kids go from their homeroom down the hallway into the gym"
All that driving is dangerous, especially for teenagers.
"We've had three kids get in accidents this year," James said. "Luckily, none of them were seriously injured. Trust me, as a coach, if it's a dark, rainy night after practice, or if it's a snowy day, I'm on pins and needles because I've got 12 kids who are going to be driving."
DC is launching a fundraising campaign. Could its state tourney appearance trigger a new gym?
"I sure hope so," James said. "Obviously, in this economy, it's a very difficult time to do stuff like that. I'm hoping to use this as some leverage to really springboard into a great fundraising campaign."
DAYTON CHRISTIAN WARRIORS
Where they're from (years
in the DC school system)
Dayton: Brandon Davis (12), Chris Fletcher (4), Julian Harris (10), Casey Weber (12).
Springboro: Aaron Bryant (2), Nathan
Serenius (4), Michael Serenius (4).
Beavercreek: Aaron Deister (12).
Centerville: Peter Conover (12).
Huber Heights: Kenny Florkey (12).
Lebanon: Jay Allen (5).
Trotwood: Jordan Dow (4).
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DC state-bound
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In a regional final not short of high-drama, Dayton Christian edged Miami East 49-48 in a D-III regional final. Thanks to two clutch free throws by Nathan Serenius with 1.3 seconds to go, resurgent DC is Columbus-bound for the first time since 1997.
Miami East's Tyler Dunivan was fouled with sixth-tenths of a second remaining. He converted his first free throw, but the second one that would have sent the game into overtime, bounced off the back of the rim. The net-cutting began for the Warriors. Aaron Deister sparked 22-4 DC with 16 points while Dan Hickman led Miami East with 14.
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Warriors' tourney run continues
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Missed free throw by Miami East sends DC to state for 1st time since 1997.
WILMINGTON — It was one of the most important bounces in Dayton Christian boys high school basketball history.
A missed Miami East free throw with 0.6 seconds remaining allowed the Warriors to continue their improbable season with 49-48 win in the Division III regional final before an overflow crowd of 3,500 at Wilmington College's Fred Raizk Arena Saturday, March 21.
Next stop for 22-4 DC is the state semifinals vs. Defiance Tinora, a 60-53 winner over Coldwater, at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Ohio State's Value City Arena.
DC's last trip to state was in 1997. Between appearances in Columbus there was a dark chapter in which the school was found guilty in a recruiting scandal by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
"This win chases away all the ghosts of that time," said first-year coach Chip James. "This is a new chapter in our basketball history. Most of these kids have been in our system since the first grade.
"It's a great win for us but I really feel badly for the Miami East kid. He had a chance to put the game into overtime but the ball bounced off the back of the rim. Tough, tough way to lose."
The drama unfolded in the final 1.3 seconds.
The score was tied at 47 after East's Dan Hickman hit a jumper with 48 seconds left.
DC ran the clock down to 11.1 seconds and called time out setting up a play for Nathan Serenius to take the ball to the hole.
Serenius made his move, going across the lane with three seconds left and was fouled by Hickman.
He bottomed out both shots for a 49-47 lead with 1.3 seconds left
East inbounded the ball with Aaron Mitchell, throwing a pass to half-court. East's Tyler Dunivan and DC's Aaron Deister went for the ball like a wide receiver and defensive back. Deister was called for the foul with 0.6 seconds left.
Dunivan went to the line and got nothing but net on the first shot. The second one hit the back of the rim, went high in the air and bounced out. Deister led DC with 16 points.
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Dayton Christian routs Bloom-Carroll
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WILMINGTON — If there were any doubts that Dayton Christian is for real, they were erased Wednesday night, March 18.
The Warriors dominated Bloom-Carroll in every phase of the game during a 67-42 win in the Division III boys high school basketball regional semifinals at Wilmington College.
They take a 21-4 record into the regional championship game against Miami East (23-1) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Wilmington College with a trip to state on the line.
East, No. 4 in the final state rating, escaped with a 46-44 win over No. 3 Anna.
"I'm sure there were some questions about us because of the (Metro Buckeye) conference we play in," said D.C. senior Aaron Deister. "But I think we proved tonight we can play."
Deister led the Warriors with 15 points, while Nathan Serenius added 13. Casey Weber and Kenny Florkey had 12 each.
Bloom-Carroll (14-11), located 30 miles south of Columbus, could not guard D.C. one-on-one and was outrebounded, 40-17.
"I'll take the underdog role we have because we're not ranked and not a lot of people respect us," said D.C. first year coach Chip James.
Miami East 46, Anna 44: Dan Hickman's two free throws with 19 seconds left moved the Vikings into the regional final. Hickman scored 26 points.
East in-bounded the ball when Anna's Derek Billing attempted a steal. He hit part of Hickman's hand and was called for the foul.
"I just imaged I was at the park shooting free throws with no one around me," said Hickman.
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Casey Weber's legend just keeps growing.
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Warriors challenge LeBron to full-court shot contest
The Dayton Christian High School senior guard — who nailed a 90-foot shot against Arcanum and followed it with an 80-foot swish in practice three days later — has attracted the interest of sports television giant ESPN.
Now Weber and his teammates are attempting to pique the curiosity — and draw the attention — of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James.
Weber's double dose of magic was shown on ESPN's "SportsCenter" late Tuesday night, March 10. The Warriors squad also was filmed issuing a challenge.
"Hey, LeBron, anytime, anyplace," the team said in unison.
ESPN sent Cincinnati-based reporter Bob Holtzman and a videographer to Dayton Christian's practice on Wednesday for a feature story that will air Sunday. The Warriors face Versailles in a Division III district final at 5:30 p.m. today at UD Arena.
"It's been great," DC coach Chip James said about the national attention generated by Weber's long shot. "The kids absolutely love it. They can't believe they're seeing their best friend — and actually seeing themselves — on "SportsCenter," which is everybody's favorite show on our team.
"But at the same time, it's been a little bit of a challenge because we've got our biggest game of the year yet coming up (today). We want to make sure our focus is on Versailles and not ESPN."
LeBron James made a full-court shot in practice during the 2007 NBA playoffs, and also banked in an 80-footer against the Boston Celtics.
"ESPN has used LeBron's highlights like crazy for their playoff stuff," DC's coach said. "So basically, we're saying, 'Hey, you want to challenge Casey to a full-court shooting contest? We'll do it up there (Cleveland). We'll do it down here (Dayton). We'll do it anywhere you want.' "
The challenge?
"If LeBron makes one before Casey, we'll buy LeBron lunch at Chipotle," Chip James said. "And if Casey makes it before LeBron does, LeBron has to buy us a Chipotle — the entire restaurant — and we can eat there anytime we want. That's the equivalent, wallet-wise: We'll buy him a burrito or he can buy us the entire Chipotle and we can have it to ourselves."
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All-District first teams
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Dan Hickman (22 points per game) of Miami East is the D-III player of the year. Joining him on the D-III first team are Aaron Deister, of Dayton Christian; Kyle England, of Carlisle; Derek Billing, of Anna; and Waynesville's Travis Williams.
D-IV area first-teamers are Adriean Payne, of Jefferson; Zac Schmitz, of Lehman Catholic; and J.P. McFarland, of Southeastern.
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High school football officially begins Aug. 3
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It's never too early to talk football.
The OHSAA has designated Monday, Aug. 3 as the start of statewide football practice. No contact will be allowed until the sixth day of practice, the following Saturday.
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Lockland stuns Jefferson in D-IV district final
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DAYTON — The Jefferson Broncos envisioned a trip to Columbus for the state tournament. Instead, they got ambushed.
The Lockland Panthers silenced Jefferson's 6-foot-10 Adreian Payne and shocked the Broncos 63-61 for a Division IV district championship at UD Arena on Friday night.
Burly 6-foot senior guard Jordan Smith poured in 22 points, Ricardo Maxwell added 15 and Frankie Young 10 as Lockland (16-7) captured its fifth straight district title.
Sophomore forward Cody Latimer led the Broncos (19-5) with 16 points and eight rebounds, and guard Dwayne Sanders added 15 points. But Payne was limited to nine points and seven rebounds as Jefferson struggled to find holes in the Panthers' 1-2-2 half-court zone.
"Our game plan was to go right at Payne's chest," Lockland coach Steve Gentry said. "He was either going to block the shot, foul or we were going to score."
Lockland's defense pushed Payne away from the basket and the Panthers made a living driving to the basket. Jefferson got whistled for 17 fouls and Lockland hit 13 of 21 free throws, while the Broncos were 4 of 6 at the line and missed their only free throw attempt of the second half.
Trailing 61-59 coming off a timeout with 0:33 remaining, Jefferson's Micheal Butler threw an errant pass that Young intercepted and turned into a layup for a four-point spread. Latimer's stick-back at the buzzer wasn't enough.
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Dayton Christian wins D-III district title
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DAYTON — The Dayton Christian high school boys basketball team didn't need any 90-foot shots — or even LeBron James — this time.
The Warriors, making their first district final appearance since 2001, jumped on Versailles early and kept them down for a 65-51 win at the University of Dayton Arena on Thursday, March 12.
The Warriors (20-4) entered the tournament on an 0-for-8 skid starting with that district final loss in 2001. Now they've rattled off four straight wins to reach the Division III regional semifinals 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Wilmington College against either Columbus Bishop Hartley or Bloom-Carroll.
"A lot of them grew up watching those old Dayton Christian teams with Romain Sato," said DC coach Chip James. "They've always dreamed about cutting down the nets at UD Arena."
These are indeed lofty times for the Warriors, who have become tournament celebrities after Casey Weber's 90-foot shot in the sectional finals. The clip has become a YouTube favorite, caught the attention of ESPN and prompted the Warriors to challenge Cleveland Cavaliers superstar James to a long-range shoot out.
Chip James — who didn't take a turn cutting down the net — hopes to see the Crusaders keep climbing, even if it means he has to get on that ladder.
"My kids were so excited they were chopping it down there wasn't much left by the end," James said. "I'm fine with that. I don't like heights."
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Jefferson's Latimer getting attention from scouts
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Remember the name — Cody "Lights Out" Latimer.
Jefferson's shooting star is on a scoring, rebounding and dunking rampage for the Broncos. And he's only a sophomore.
College scouts who come to see Jefferson's 6-foot-10 senior Adreian Payne are taking notice of Latimer.
The 6-4 leaper is the son of the late Colby D. Latimer, a linebacker at Bowling Green State University from Dunbar High School, where he was a football, basketball and track star. Colby died on April 15, 2005, after a 10-month battle with cancer. He was 38.
"Cody's a big help to our team," Payne said. "He takes a lot of pressure off me because he helps me rebound. He works hard in the weight room. He's young and I try to help him out. He's going to be a great player."
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Troy Christian wrestler shows grit
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Troy Christian wrestler Jordan Thome is the ultimate Eagle.
The ankle he shattered in the district semifinals should've been in a cast. Instead, he competed in the state meet and won a first-round match for two team points.
The Eagles captured their third straight Division III team title by one point.
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Troy Christian Wins Third Straight Title
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Troy Christian grabbed its third straight title, but made it exciting.
Senior Zach Toal had to not only claim his third state title, but he had to win the 160 title by a major decision. Toal came through with a 15-5 win, and the Eagles – with the help of titles from Zac Hancock (140) and Chris Burns (145) — held off Monroeville 113-112 in the end.
"When everything is on the line, he is the guy I want stepping up on the mat," Troy Christian coach Steve Goudy said. "Zach knew what we had to do, and he got it done for us."
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Aaron Deister Movin' on up
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Senior guard Aaron Deister needs 17 points to move into second place on the Dayton Christian boys basketball scoring list. David Dees (2000-03) tops the chart with 1,350, followed by Sean Kirkland (1987-90) at 1,270 and Deister (2006-09) at 1,254.
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Jefferson 55, Franklin-Monroe 21:
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A strong defensive effort led the Broncos (18-4) over the Jets (13-9) in this D-IV sectional final. Cody Latimer paced Jefferson with 17 points and Jared Nolan added 10. Jefferson will play the Lockland/Cincinnati Country Day winner at 7:15 p.m. on Friday at UD Arena.
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Area H.S. boys basketball highlights for March 4
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Dayton Christian 74, East Clinton 51: The Warriors' (18-4) strong defensive effort helped them beat the Astros in this D-III sectional. Dayton Christian grabbed 17 steals in the win. Casey Weber paced the Warriors with 16 points. Dayton Christian will play Arcanum at 9:30 p.m. Friday at UD Arena.
Yellow Springs 55, Bethel 50: The Bulldogs (13-9) held off the Bees (13-9) in the fourth quarter in this D-IV sectional. Ryan Newsome and Kevin Sikes-Gilbert both scored 10 points to lead Yellow Springs, which will play Southeastern at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Vandalia Butler.
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Springfield Y swim team has strong showing at state
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Geer wins two titles, and Kenton Ridge's Funk places second and third in Canton.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
CANTON — The Springfield YMCA swim team made the state meet its own this weekend.
In addition to Catholic Central senior Patrick McHugh's state championship in the 100 backstroke on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Branin Natatorium, the SPY team got two state titles from Fairbanks senior Margo Geer and two top-three finishes from Kenton Ridge senior Lauren Funk.
"It says a lot," Funk said. "Once people find out we all swim SPY, it's going to get our name out there. People are going to want to come join."
"We've got some freshmen coming up, some young swimmers," Catholic Central coach Steve Neely said. "I think it's going to continue for a number of years."
Geer won the 50-yard freestyle in Division II in 22.58 seconds and the 200 free in 49.39. She finished her high school career with six state titles.
Funk finished second to Geer in the 50 in 23.86 and third in the 200 (52.60). Katie Joseph of McDonald beat her by .13 seconds in the 200.
"I would have liked to have gotten second in both," Funk said, "but third's OK."
The future Ohio University swimmer Funk made it to state three times in her career.
"I got really emotional after my 50," she said. "After my 100, it wasn't too bad until I was walking out of the building. It was pretty sad, but it's OK."
Here are the complete area results from Saturday:
• Drew Keriazes of Springfield finished 14th in the 100 breaststroke (1:00.04) in Division I.
• The Catholic Central boys 200 medley relay team of Patrick McHugh, Pat Greitzer, Stewart Collins and Eric Samuelson placed ninth (1:40.96).
• Greitzer finished ninth in the 100 breaststroke (1:00.26).
• The Central girls 200 medley relay team of Maureen Day, Liz Samuelson, Stella Petroff and Allison Lohnes placed 14th (1:58.81).
• Lohnes took 11th in the 100 backstroke (1:01.13).
• Erica Chick of Yellow Springs finished fourth in the 200 free (1:55.39) and seventh in the 500 free (5:11.44).
• Elizabeth Malone of Yellow Springs placed fifth in the 100 butterfly (59.35) and 11th in the 200 individual medley (2:13.79).
This was the first year the boys meet was split into two divisions. The Hunting Valley University School boys and the Gates Mills Hawken girls won the D-II team titles.
Upper Arlington rolled to its fifth straight D-I girls title, while Cincinnati St. Xavier was back in its familiar surroundings atop the boys standings.
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YS freshman duo ready for state swim meet
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Malone, Chick each qualified to state in two events, excited to swim on big stage.
YELLOW SPRINGS — While top area seniors like Kenton Ridge's Lauren Funk, Catholic Central's Patrick McHugh and Springfield's Drew Keriazes are facing their last hurrah at this weekend's state swimming meet in Canton, some swimmers are just stepping onto the big stage for the first time.
Leading the charge of local first-timers are a pair of freshmen from Yellow Springs High School, Erika Chick and Elizabeth Malone.
Each has a district championship and the third-fastest time in the state in their specialty events — Chick in the 200 freestyle and Malone in the 100 butterfly. Each qualified in a second event — Chick in the 500 free (fourth-fastest time in the state) and Malone in the 200 individual medley (ninth-fastest time). For sure, each has a bright future.
"They've been dedicated swimmers since they were very, very young," Bulldogs coach Julie Moore said. "The thing about these kids, when they are working out, you see how dedicated and serious they are. Sometimes you forget that they are kids until they get out of the water."
Chick can't wait.
"I'm excited," she said. "It's kind of a new thing for me. I've been to a lot of big age-group meets, but nothing like this.
"I've been swimming since I was 6," she continued. "I joined the Dayton Raiders when I was 7, and they have made me the athlete I am now."
Malone swam with Chick and the Raiders until this past year, when she switched to the Springfield YMCA team. Now with the Bulldogs, they are teammates again.
Malone has some state meet experience — as a spectator.
"Both of my sisters went to (the state meet), so I've watched it," she said. "But don't know what it's really like to swim in it."
Moore says the two girls have revitalized her program.
"It's been awhile since Yellow Springs has taken anyone to state, probably at least 10 years" Moore said. "Their futures are bright. The chances of them getting some state championships is pretty good."
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Troy Chistian rolls to district title
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TC's team effort also includes five individual titles.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Cody Rodgers, of Mechanisburg, wrestles Kyle Keplinger of Troy Christian at 171 lbs. during the Division III district wrestling championships at Trent Arena in Kettering on Saturday, Feb. 28.
KETTERING — The wrestling season has not gone as planned for Troy Christian 145-pounder Chris Burns.
He suffered an early ankle injury and entered the Fairmont Division III district championships with just 21 matches.
However, there was Burns on the top of the podium Saturday, Feb. 28, at Trent Arena.
Burns (23-2), used a five-point move in the second period to get to within one in the finals against Covington's Andrew DeHart before recording the winning points on a late reversal.
"I thought I was going to be out for the season, but the Lord has been good to us," Burns said.
Teammate Pawlos Campbell battled for a 6-5 win in his 125 final against Blanchester's Alex Panno on a reversal with just seven ticks left. Campbell (21-10), also missed a lot of time with a broken right thumb.
"This is a lot more rewarding," Campbell said. "It is sweeter to push through the hard parts and win a district title."
In all, the Eagles got five titles, including Jordan Hancock (119), Zac Hancock (140) and Zach Toal (160). TC also won the team title with 217.5 points to outdistance Mechanicsburg by 56.5 points.
• Greeneview senior 103 pounder E.J. Mowen will get a chance to experience his first state tourney.
Mowen made quick work of Waynesville freshman Cody Steiner to claim his first district title.
"This is everything I have been working for my entire career," Mowen said.
• Northridge's Kyle Lingg became a rare Polar Bears state qualifier with a third-place finish at 160. Dixie will send Dustin Chatterton (145) and Ethan Hayes (215).
Hayes took the long way to Columbus, winning three consolation matches. Hayes got a second shot at Mechanicsburg's Josh Salyers, winning 8-6 OT win in the consolation finals.
"To come back and get him feels great," Hayes said. "Coming back through, if you choke once, you are out."
The state tournament begins Thursday, March 5, at Ohio State's Schottenstein Center.
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Balanced offense powers Eagles
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Five players score in double figures as Middletown Christian wins tourney opener.
Friday, February 27, 2009
LOVELAND — The Middletown Christian High School boys basketball team used its offense to build a lead and its defense to sustain it in a Division IV sectional tournament opener against Cincinnati Christian.
The Eagles hit five of their first six shots from the floor to build an 11-point lead after one quarter, and that's exactly how things finished as MCS scored a 74-63 victory Thursday, Feb. 26, at Loveland.
The win moves the sixth-seeded Eagles (14-7) into a second-round game against No. 4 Summit Country Day on Monday. No. 5 CCS ended its season at 10-11.
"Usually when we get a big early lead like that, we tend to let the other team come back," said MCS senior Kenneth Gaynor, who recorded a double-double with game-highs of 24 points and 12 rebounds. "Tonight we wanted to focus on defense, boxing out and not letting them come back by playing team ball."
And nothing says "team ball" like five players in double figures. In addition to Gaynor, William Green scored 15 points, followed by Nate Cox (12), Timothy Knorr (10) and Josiah Schillinger (10).
"They just shot out of their minds in that first quarter," CCS senior David Mann said of the Eagles, who hit 64 percent (9-of-14) in the frame and 51 percent (24-of-57) for the game.
"It seemed like everything they threw up went in," Mann continued. "We were closing out and getting a hand in their face, and they were still knocking them down."
Mann scored 13 points and was one of three senior Cougars to finish in double figures in their final prep game. Nate Brunsman tallied a team-high 14, and Daniel Brandts tossed in 11.
CCS got as close as 52-49 in the fourth quarter, but MCS forced 13 second-half turnovers and hit 13-of-17 free throws in the final two minutes to put the game away.
"I was proud of our guys because they just kept fighting and fighting and fighting whenever Cincinnati Christian would cut it to three or five there in the second half," MCS coach Eric Gwinn said. "Our focus was on defense all week, and I thought we did a great job of playing possession by possession."
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Brothers look to wrestle way to state
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Wheelers already made MCS history as first individuals to qualify for district.
Friday, February 27, 2009
FRANKLIN TWP. — This is a once in a lifetime chance for two Middletown Christian School brothers.
Senior David Wheeler and his freshman brother, Blake, will begin competition in the Division III district wrestling meet today, Feb. 27 at Trent Arena in Kettering.
This year is the first time they've been on the same team together. They both played football for the Eagles in the fall, and now will be in each other's corner at the district tournament.
David Wheeler finished as the runner-up at 171 pounds in last week's sectional meet, while Blake (135) placed fourth to advance to the district meet.
It's also the first time a freshman wrestler from MCS has advanced to the district meet.
"Both these guys are great character kids," said first-year coach Ryan Dalton, a Valley View product who made it to the D-II district meet himself as a senior in 2007.
Dalton described the brothers as having a typical sibling "love-hate" relationship in practice.
"They like to beat up each other, but they are there for each other, too," Dalton said.
David, who will be going to Trinity College near Chicago to play football, said wrestling has brought him and his younger brother closer together.
"When (my older brother) Garrett went off to college, I think me and Blake became a lot closer," said David Wheeler, who is 15-6 this year. "Garrett and I were closer in age (two years), but I know what Blake is going through because I was always trying to see if I could outdo Garrett in everything.
"It's awesome that this is happening for us this year," he continued. "My goal all year has been to make it to state. I made districts last year, but lost two straight matches. That frustrated me because I was winning both of those matches. I came in this year with more desire, and I just want to wrestle my hardest so I can make it to state. I've got nothing to lose."
Blake Wheeler (9-8) feels he has nothing to lose either, and everything to gain.
"I'm excited," Blake Wheeler said. "... It's great to be going with David, but I wish a couple more of our teammates were going, too."
Blake Wheeler actually has been wrestling longer than his older brother. He attended Middletown Christian practices while in the sixth grade when his father, John Wheeler, was the MCS coach.
David Wheeler just began wrestling as a sophomore.
"Both these guys have shown so much improvement this year," Dalton said. "What I've noticed most is their conditioning level. Instead of trying to get a pin quickly, they've been mentally and physically ready to go a full six minutes to get a win.
"This is a tough district," he continued. "They both have tough first-round matches they have to be ready for. I'm very proud of both of them."
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Area H.S. boys basketball highlights for March 1
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Jefferson 57, Emmanuel Christian 40: Jared Nolan tallied 18 points and Cody Latimer added 13 to lead the Broncos in the D-IV sectional matchup at Vandalia. Jefferson meets Franklin-Monroe on Friday at Vandalia in a sectional final.
Riverside 63, Troy Christian 61, 2OT: The Pirates (11-9) edged the Eagles (6-15) in the D-IV sectional.
Justin Moritz led Troy Christian with 16 points including four 3-point baskets and Benjamin Bucher added 12.
Yellow Springs 55, Tri-Village 49: The Bulldogs (12-9) used a fourth-quarter rally to defeat the Patriots (14-7) in this D-IV sectional game. Four Yellow Springs players, led by Ryan Newsome with 12 points, reached double figures.
Drew Moore scored 15 points for Tri-Village. Yellow Springs will play Bethel on Tuesday at Vandalia.
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Final 'DDN' boys basketball ratings
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DIVISION III
1. Anna (18-2): Rockets lost only to unbeaten New Knoxville and two-loss Lehman Catholic by a total of seven points.
2. Miami East (19-1): If coach Allen Mack isn't mayor of Casstown yet, he should be.
3. St. Henry (17-2): All the Redskins have to do is beat New Knoxville in Friday's dramatic regular-season Midwest Athletic Conference final and this poll will be revised.
4. Dayton Christian (16-4): It's official, first-year coach Chip Glass has lifted the Warriors back to respectability.
5. Waynesville (15-5): Tough stuff, the SWBL. Spartans have Buckeye title to prove it.
DIVISION IV
1. New Knoxville (19-0): Defending state champ, state poll champ and small-ball at its finest, any era.
2. Jefferson (16-4): Broncos still provide plenty of hoo-rah for the community.
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Metro Buckeye Conference Voting Results
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The Metro Buckeye Conference Coaches met Saturday February 21 at Xenia Christian High School to vote on First and Second Team, Athletic of the Year and the Coach of the year. The results of this voting can be viewed under the All Conference Tab.
In addition to these awards the coaches voted to give Jessica Keller from Yellow Springs and Kevin Sikes-Gilbert from Yellow Springs the Coaches Award.
Sportmanship Awards go to:
Boys Basketball
Corey Roe - Miami Valley
Raphael Allen - Yellow Springs
Steven Robinson - Jefferson
Drew Longnecker - Troy Christian
Nate Demana - Xenia Christian
Aaron Bryant - Dayton Christian
Tim Knorr - Middletown Christian
Girls Basketball
Johanna Potter - Troy Christian
Katie Stout - Xenia Christian
Myeshea Johnson - Dayton Christian
Erica Shaver - Miami Valley School
Karla Yanes Middletown Christian
Trevionne Sorrals-Johnson - Jefferson
Alex Beer - Yellow Springs
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Miami Valley School 47, Miami Valley Christian 24:
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Miami Valley School 47, Miami Valley Christian 24: Sophomore forward Kailey Ketterer scored 20 points to lead the Rams to a Division IV sectional win at Monroe High School.
Shelby Carpenter, a freshman point guard, aided in the win by scoring nine points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out six assists.
The Rams (17-4) will face Williamsburg in the second round Wednesday night.
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Eagles give scare to No. 2 seed
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MONROE — Middletown Christian gave it all they had, but it just wasn't enough to upset the No. 2 seed South Charleston Southeastern squad Monday night, Feb. 16.
The Eagles (10-11) put up a heck of a fight, forcing 18 first-half turnovers (29 overall) unofficially and keeping Southeastern within striking distance of their Division IV sectional tournament opener at Monroe High School, but the tournament savvy Trojans used a 12-3 run over the first six minutes of the third period to stretch their lead to double digits en route to a 67-50 win.
"I told our girls (before the game) that the seed doesn't matter," said first-year MCS coach Jen Horner, whose team was the No. 11 seed. "We knew we were better than the 11th seed. We prepared for them by trying to stop the inside game. If we could do that, we knew we had a chance to win."
MCS didn't do much of that in the first half as 6-foot-2 senior Amanda Harvey had 12 of her 16 points in the first half for Southeastern, many of them coming on second-chance shots. Yet the Eagles still had that chance.
It was that 12-3 run to start the third quarter that did in MCS.
Southeastern coach Jim Lightle said his Trojans were fortunate to escape with a win.
"They rattled us," Lightle said of the Eagles "swarming" defense. "We knew they were quicker than us, and we're going to need to handle that better if we want to go farther in the tournament."
Southeastern (17-4) seemingly had things under control early in the first quarter by building a 15-2 lead, but the scrappy Eagles did not back down.
With 3 minutes, 57 seconds to go in the opening frame, MCS' Serenity Hargrove hit a short jumper, which sparked the Eagles on a 13-2 run and pulled them within two points before the Trojans Amber Rice drained a 3-pointer to end the period.
MCS got within one point (26-25) with 4:36 to go before halftime, but Southeastern put up 10 straight points to pull ahead by nine at the break.
"This team never quits," Horner said. "They played hard and I'm very proud of them."
Jenna Erwin had a game-high 18 points for Southeastern.
Miranda Alsept led the Eagles with 15 points, followed by Paige Huntsberger with 12 and Serenity Hargrove with 10.
"When I see us play like we did in the first half, I get so excited because I know they are fulfilling their potential," Horner said. "I just need to get them to do that for four quarters."
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The Jefferson Broncos, top seeds in Division IV, are the masked marauders.
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We've got two kids (Michael Butler and David Pritchett) with broken noses and both are wearing face masks," coach Art Winston said. "I'm excited to start. It's about keeping focus because we haven't won our league yet. Once we finish that up, we can start preparing for the tournament."
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State boys basketball poll for Feb. 17
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DIVISION IV
1. New Knoxville (24) 18-0 285
2. Berlin Hiland (5) 18-0 263
3. Southeastern 17-1 202
4. Oak Hill 17-2 175
5. Cleveland Hts. Lutheran East 14-2 160
6. Bedford Chanel 12-3 120
7. Newark Catholic 15-3 87
8. Cincinnati Seven Hills 14-3 57
9. Jefferson 15-4 57
10. Plymouth 16-1 42
Others receiving 12 or more points: 11. Malvern 41. 12. Delphos St. John's 29. 13. Worthington Christian 26. 14. Pandora-Gilboa 15. 15. Pettisville 12.
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Final state girls basketball poll for 2009
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DIVISION IV
1, Convoy Crestview (15) 18-0 255
2, Berlin Hiland (12) 19-1 253
3, New Bremen (1) 18-1 215
4, Columbus Africentric 16-4 139
5, Delphos St. John's 16-3 124
6, New Riegel 17-1 112
7, Waterford 18-2 96
8, Shadyside 17-3 79
9, Pettisville 15-3 57
9, Harvest Prep 17-3 57
Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Cleveland Hts. Lutheran E. 31. 12, Leipsic 24. 13, Carey 17. 14, Troy Christian 16. 15, Delphos Jefferson 15. 16, Fort Recovery 14.
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Troy Christian Jr. High Breaks Out the Broom
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By Bob Juliano
Troy Christian Jr. High made a clean sweep at the Metro Buckeye Conference Jr High Tournament Saturday February 14, held at Middletown Christian.
The 7th grade boys team won 40 to 13 over Dayton Christian. Alex Moritz was leading scorer for Troy Christian with 10 points. Logan George and Nathanel Boone each had 8 for the Eagles which finished at 7 and 7. Dayton Christian's leading scorer was Trent Mueller with 9 points.
The 8th grade girls made it 2 for 2 on the day for Troy Christian Jr. High by defeating Yellow Springs 25 to 20. Kristen Wood was the high scorer with 18 points for Troy Christian which ended their season at 14 and 1. Maryah Martin had 10 points for Yellow Springs.
The Troy Christian 8th grade boys capped off the sweep with a 44 to 31 victory over Dayton Christian. Nathan Kirkpatrick bombed in 17 points while Matthew Coots added 9 points and 11 rebounds for Troy Christian. Zach Cox had 12 points, all from the 3 point line and Tanner Wall had 10 points. The Troy Chirstian 8th grade boys finished the season at 13 and 3.
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Aaron Deister college bound
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Aaron Deister, a senior guard at Dayton Christian High School, has verbally committed to play college basketball at Concordia University in Irvine , California . Deister is a four year varsity starter at D.C. and is currently third on the school's all-time scoring list with more than 1,200 career points. The Concordia Eagles compete at the NAIA Division-I level, were ranked as high as #2 in the country last season and are currently 19-5 while competing in the Golden State Athletic Conference.
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Dayton Christian seeks a basketball home
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Dayton Christian High School's boys basketball team hasn't enjoyed a home-court advantage in at least 27 seasons.
That could change soon.
Dayton Christian has the blueprints, plans and determination to build a gym on its campus on Washington Church Road in Miamisburg. Now it just needs the funds.
"If anybody wants to help ... we do have a ton of need," DC boys coach Chip James said of funds, donation of materials and even elbow grease.
At the least, the school is hoping to have a smaller practice facility in place this fall that would decrease the need to rent gym space.
The boys and girls basketball teams play home games at Kettering Middle School (formerly Fairmont East). The boys practice at Far Hills Church, and the girls at Kingdom Sports Center.
"(KMS) is efficient, and we're lucky to have it," James said of the 1,500-seat facility. "I try to make that point a lot. But it still says 'Firebirds' and 'Fairmont' on it. A home court is where your pride is established and where your student section makes its mark."
More important, James said, is that a gym or practice facility would keep DC athletes off the roads, especially in winter weather. James said two varsity players were in minor accidents driving to practices or games this season.
For more information on the project, visit daytonchristianhoops.com
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State wrestling poll for Jan. 29
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Division III
1. Troy Christian (13) 130
2. Monroeville 109
3. Marion Pleasant 88
4. Cuy. Valley Christian Academy 83
5. Bedford St. Peter Chanel 73
6. Cuyahoga Heights 59
7. Elmwood 41
8. West Jefferson 37
9. Milan Edison 24
10. Massillon Tuslaw 21
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MCS has its sights set on an MBC title
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Eagles are 2 games out of first and have matchups with league leaders still to come.
Friday, January 30, 2009
MIDDLETOWN — Only two games out of first place, Middletown Christian boys basketball coach Eric Gwinn knows his team still controls its own destiny.
"We've got six games to go and they're all against Metro Buckeye Conference opponents," Gwinn said. "I think every game we have left is a big league game for us."
It won't be easy.
Jefferson and Dayton Christian, two perennial fixtures atop the MBC standings, have beaten the Eagles once this season. Jefferson has yet to lose a league game; Dayton Christian is 1½ games out of first, followed by MCS two back.
"Our starting five provides us with a nice mix," Gwinn said. "Kenneth Gaynor has been our go-to guy, grabbing lots of points and rebounds (22.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game) from Day 1, but Nate Cox has turned into a very good shooter for us, and he's a good passer."
Gwinn said Cox is averaging close to four assists per game. He's hit 50 percent of his shots from 3-point range (25 of 50) thus far. Ross Green (9.4 ppg), Josiah Schillinger (8.6 ppg) and Tim Knorr (5.8 ppg) round out the starting lineup.
The MCS coach credits reserves Adrian Yanes, Aaron Nahrup, Jared Mason, Justin Margeson and Jake Irving for the team's success as well, adding that their hard work in games and at practice have helped keep the Eagles (9-5, 4-2) in contention.
"The work ethic of these guys is unmatched," Gwinn added. "That's the main reason for our team's success thus far. Every day, whether it's a game or in practice, these guys come to work.
"They've really been a joy for me to coach."
MCS (9-5, 4-2 MBC) returns to action tonight, Jan. 30, when it plays at Miami Valley School. The Eagles visit Xenia Christian on Saturday.
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Troy Christian captures D-III state wrestling duals
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Troy Christian won Sunday's D-III state wrestling duals at Metamora Evergreen.
The Eagles opened with a 44-35 defeat of Milan Edison before dispatching West Jefferson 43-33. TC defeated Cuyahoga Heights 42-34 for the title.
Zac Hancock (140) was named the Outstanding Wrestler, one of six Eagles to go 3-0. Pawlos Campbell (125), Jordan Hancock (119), Chris Burns (145), Zach Toal (160) and Sam Akins (189) also won all their matches.
"Our kids bounced back nicely after feeling the pain Saturday (at Graham)," coach TC Steve Goudy said. "This was one of our goals and we accomplished it. I am proud of them.
"But, it is still all about March. Everything else is just a dress rehearsal."
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State boys basketball poll for Feb. 3
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DIVISION IV
1. New Knoxville (20) 14-0 294
2. Berlin Hiland (11) 14-0 284
3. Newark Catholic 12-1 207
4. Southeastern 12-1 172
5. Bedford Chanel 9-2 141
6. Oak Hill 13-2 114
7. Cleveland Hts. Lutheran E. 12-2 106
8. Delphos St. John's 9-3 100
9. Jefferson 9-3 53
10. Cin. Seven Hills 11-3 44
Others receiving 12 or more points: 11. Plymouth 34. 12. Worthington Christian 32. 13 (tie). Pandora-Gilboa. Malvern 25. 15. Ottoville 22. 16. Pettisville 16.
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State girls basketball poll for Feb. 4
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DIVISION IV
1, Convoy Crestview (16) 14-0 243
2, Berlin Hiland (10) 12-1 231
3, New Bremen 15-1 175
4, Delphos St. John's 12-2 140
5, Pettisville 13-2 118
6, Columbus Africentric 12-4 103
7, Harvest Prep 14-2 74
8, Shadyside 14-2 61
9, Troy Christian 14-2 49
9, New Riegel 13-2 49
Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Waterford 34. 12, Leipsic 26. 13 (tie), Carey, Cle. Hts. Lutheran East 23. 15 (tie), Fort Recovery, Ottoville 13.
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Ashanta Robinson Shoots her 1000th point
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Yellow Springs High School senior Ashanta Robinson shot the 1,000th point of her basketball career during the home game against Belmont on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Robinson. Ashanta was honored in a ceremony before the girls home game against Middletown Christian on, Thursday, Jan. 8. Congratulations on a GREAT Career
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Scott, Robinson lead Bulldogs to win
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XENIA — Yellow Springs head coach Duncan Thomas wasn’t happy with his post play.
He changed things up in the third quarter, and the result was a sweep of its county rival.
Stephanie Scott posted a triple-double and Ashanta Robinson posted a double-double for the Bulldogs, who erased a shaky first half to coast to a 55-22 Metro Buckeye Conference victory over Xenia Christian, 55-22, on Thursday night.
Scott scored 21 points with 14 rebounds and 10 steals, and Robinson added 24 points and 10 boards for Yellow Springs (6-8, 4-6), which hasn’t lost to the Ambassadors (3-11, 1-6) since the 2006-2007 season. The Bulldogs beat XC by 47 points in early December.
Yellow Springs led by eight points at the break, but utilized a different defense that yielded seven third quarter steals and a 19-2 scoring run to break open the game and cruise to victory.
“It was nice, but we can play better,” Thomas said. “The second half we came out with all guards because I didn’t like our post play in that first half. They played well, and came out more focused in the second.”
Maggie Hughes and Heather Herbst led the Lady Ambassadors with seven points each, and Sarah Graver added six in the loss.
The Bulldogs stole the ball away 25 times unofficially for the game. Thomas attributed his team’s defensive dominance to a new press.
“We’ve got a new defense, a little press, a junk defense I used a long time ago,” Thomas said. “Our guards match up well. We’ve got a lot of new girls, and it’s good to see them getting experience with the tournament coming up.”
Yellow Springs scored all 19 of its third period points before Xenia Christian got on the board, which came with less than a minute left on a jumper from Hughes. Scott scored 13 of her 21 points in the third stanza, which ended with the Ambassadors leading 40-15.
“[Scott’s] coming along and improving,” Thomas said. “It’s quite impressive since she’s just a sophomore, and she can only get better.”
The Ambassadors have lost three-straight on the season. Their last victory was on Jan. 8, a one-point victory over Jefferson.
Despite the win, the Bulldogs shot a dismal 7-of-20 from the free throw line.
The Bulldogs are back at home Monday against Jefferson, while Xenia Christian travels to Troy Christian on Saturday.
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Jefferson's Payne keeps recruiters waiting
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DAYTON — Jefferson High School junior basketball star Adreian Payne isn't one to rush things, even in the face of mounting publicity and heightened pressure.
As Ohio's best uncommitted major college prospect, the 6-foot-10, 215-pound tower of power is in no hurry to make a decision about where he'll continue his basketball career.
Many schools want him, but he's handling the hype like a seasoned pro, and Broncos coach Art Winston is doing his best to shield his gentle giant from college recruiters who seek Payne's talent and potential.
Together, they're focused on tonight's game at Dayton Christian. As for Payne's future, it can wait.
Q How are you coping with all the attention from college recruiters?
A Managing my time is my biggest challenge. I go to school, do my homework, study and go to practice. When I get home, I'm tired. Coaches call me at night and I have to respect them because they're recruiting me to their school.
Q Which schools have made offers to you?
A A lot of people ask me that. There are so many, I don't try to keep up with all that because I have my school work to worry about. My coach pretty much keeps track of all the colleges. At some point, we'll come together, talk about it, and see which school is the best fit.
Q Where would you like to go to college?
A I don't know right now. I've taken unofficial visits to Xavier, West Virginia, Ohio State and UD. I can't take my (five) official visits until I'm a senior. I want to take my unofficial visits close to home and my official visits farther away.
Q What will be the deciding factors on your college choice?
A I want to go where I can play and feel comfortable, and where I have a good relationship with my coaches and teammates. I'm thinking about majoring in business. I want a school with a good academic program, and a school where I'll be able to reach the next level.
Q What does basketball mean to you?
A Basketball's done a lot for me. I really never thought I'd be this good and I really never looked at myself as being a leader like I am now. I come from a background where I don't have very much. Now with all this attention, most people say it can get to your head. I just take it day by day and go with the flow.
Q How would you describe your playing style?
A My coaches like to describe me as someone like (the Boston Celtics') Kevin Garnett, a guy who can go inside and outside. They say I've got a good work ethic and if I keep working like that, I could be like him.
Q What's something about you nobody knows?
A I've got to do a lot of stuff on my own — like washing my clothes, cooking and cleaning — because I live with my grandma (Mary Lewis) and she's preparing me for the future.
Q What is myth and what is reality?
A Some people think I don't practice or work hard. That's not true because I haven't missed a practice in my life. I stay after practice and work on my game. I take 20 minutes to work on my post moves and free throws. Then I work 10 minutes on my dribbling and combination moves.
Q What are your strengths and weaknesses?
A I can run the floor, score, rebound and block shots. I can also dribble the ball better than most guys my size. My weakness? I need to get physically stronger. I lift weights and eat. I just don't gain weight.
Q How do you relax away from the court?
A I listen to music, and talk and text on the phone. I also like going to the movies and bowling.
Q What's your ultimate goal?
A I would love for my grandma to see me graduate from college, and hopefully she'll get to see me play in the NBA. She took me in when my mom passed away. She means the world to me.
Adreian Payne at a glance
Team: Jefferson Broncos
Year: Junior
Position: Power forward
Ht/Wt: 6-10, 215
Birthday: Feb. 19, 1991
Full name: Adreian De'Angelo Payne
Nickname: "A.P."
Averages: 14.1 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocked shots per game
Payne's favorites
Gym: "Anywhere there's a big crowd."
Rival: "All the Dayton City League schools."
Subject: "Algebra II."
Team: "Orlando Magic."
NBA Player: "Kevin Garnett (Boston Celtics) and Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)."
Restaurant: "Buffalo Wild Wings."
Meal: "Barbecue chicken wings, cheese potato wedges and a Sprite."
Music: "Rhythm and blues, and rap."
Hobby: "Listening to music."
Late-night snack: "A deluxe Cassano's Pizza and a Sprite."
Quote machine
"Adreian Payne oozes potential. He's extremely long and athletic. He uses those qualities in his game. Payne's a defensive presence. He's an excellent shot blocker, and when he doesn't block the shot, he certainly changes it. He rebounds on both ends of the floor, especially offensively, where he gets his share of put-backs." — Paul Biancardi, ESPN
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Jefferson's Payne growing into dominant role
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DAYTON — The more Jefferson coach Art Winston looks at Adreian Payne, the better the big fella looks.
The 6-foot-10 junior — with size 15 sneakers and a wing span measuring 7 feet, 2 inches — is maturing physically and athletically into a more complete basketball player.
"He looks bigger every day I see him," Winston said about his star power forward.
Winston's job gets bigger every day, too, as he keeps track of the college recruiters tugging at Payne's heartstrings.
"We're trying to get it organized so it's not a big ball of confusion for Adreian, because he's got a lot of schools coming at him," Winston said. "He's been real poised about it. It really hasn't gone to his head and that's been the impressive thing.
"He's getting a lot of attention, and yet he comes in, works, stays after practice, does the special post moves we have for him, and it's starting to pay off for him. He's a good kid."
Judging from his 22-point, 14-rebound performance in a 69-66 loss to Thurgood Marshall on Tuesday night, Payne is adjusting well to opponents' defensive pressure.
"Last year, he was a real good player, but he wasn't our main post guy," Winston said. "He was able to get backside rebounds and backside stickbacks.
"Coming into this season, he was the guy everybody knew we'd be getting the ball to. He wasn't used to being double- and triple-teamed, and he struggled early on passing the ball out of it. Now he's making quicker decisions, being stronger with the ball and being patient. He's really starting to make that progression into the next level of a player."
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Jefferson's Adreian Payne - Player to Watch
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Adreian Payne Jefferson 6-9 Junior F/C
The next big thing in an era of exceptional players in the Dayton area. He likely will see his averages zoom from 15 points 10 rebounds and several blocks. Broncos can play up-tempo with him or let him dominate in a half court set. Makes Broncos a ligit state D-IV contender.
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Miami Valley off to a good start
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With promising freshment to blend with holdovers could make the Miami Valley School one ofthe most improved teams in the area and a force in Division IV. The Rams finished 7-14 overall in 2007-08 and 5-9 in the Metro Buckeye Conference. Coach Randy Duff would like to reverse those numbers
We're going to be better than .500, that's our aim. The key is to develop team chemistry with the additon of the new players and get the players used to each other.
Proven returnees are 6-1 junior forward Emily Edwards and junior guard Erika Shaver. Adding to that duo are freshmen Kori Faul, Shelby Carpenter and sophomore Kailey Katterer. Seven of the top eight players play in high caliber AAU programs.
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Troy Christian Returning Seven State Placer Wrestlers
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Chris Burns
Pawlos Campbell
Jordan Hancock
Zac Hancock
Cody Libengood
Jordan Thome
Zach Toal
Troy Christian is aiming to win the D-III title. Good luck Team!
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Wrestler Worth Watching
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Zach Toal, Troy Christian, 160 pounds, Senior
Zach is one of the many talented Troy Christian returnees, aiming for his third straight Division III State Championship after finishing third as a freshman. Bumping up two weight classes.
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Mike Piatt New Basketball Coach at Miami Valley Wins Opener
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Congratulation to Mike Paitt and his team for winning the season opener against Maumee Valley on 12-6-08. Mike coached previously at Sidney Lehman High School from 2002-2007 and had a 61-48 record. The Rams went 4-17 last season under Brian Motto, who took a college counseling position at Summit Country Day in Cincinnati.
MVS Athletic Director Ken Laake feels Piatt will bring stability to a program that's been through three coaches in three years.
Extras"His experience — playing and coaching in high school and college — made him attractive," Laake said. "Our kids are ready for someone who can bring staying power to the program. Mike can do that."
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Jefferson Wins Opener by 1
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Steve Robinson hit a pair of free throws with eight seconds left as Jefferson, the No. 2 team in the Dayton Daily News Division IV preseason ratings, slipped by Dayton Christian, 44-43, in a matchup of the favorites in the Metro Buckeye Conference.
Brit Zackery led the Broncos (1-0) with 12 points while Irving Woods had 10. Kenny Florkey and Nathan Serenius had 10 apiece for DC (1-1).
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Daniel Kolodzik Miami Valley Alum is wrestling at Princeton
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Congratulations to Daniel Kolodzik is a Freshman at Princeton and a member of the Wrestling team. Daniel weighs in at 133 pounds. He is a former Student of The Miami Valley School. We wish him the best this season. Please visit http://www.goprincetontigers.com/ for more information.
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Sam Williams Miami Valley Alum is playing golf at Penn
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High School: Transfer from University of California, did not play golf for the Golden Bears ... Lettered four times in golf ... Team captain and No. 1 player ... Two-time Metro Buckeye Conference individual champion and Player of the Year ... Four-time first-team all-conference ... Helped team win four Metro Buckeye Conference titles and 2006 district championship ... Also lettered three times in basketball ... First Tee volunteer ... National Merit Scholar ... Chess team captain.
Personal: Born July 22, 1988 ... Son of Tracy and Joseph Williams ... Enrolled in Wharton.
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Metro Buckeye Conference Boys Basketball
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5 players to watch
Aaron Deister, Day. Christian, 5-11 sr.: Called a "game-changer" by new coach Chip James. A savvy, four-year starter who makes everybody around him better. Averaged 17 points a game.
Kenneth Gaynor, Mid. Christian, 6-5 sr.: Multi-dimensional player who can play any position on the floor. Averaged 19 points and 10 boards. He is undervalued, but is highly respected in the MBC. "He's just tough to guard because he can post up or shoot the 3," Yellow Springs coach Brad Newsome said.
Ryan Newsome, Yellow Springs, 6-2 jr.: Averaged 12 points and 5 rebounds and shot an impressive 44 percent from the 3-point arc.
Dwayne Sanders, Jefferson, 5-7 sr.: A pocket rocket who directs the Broncos' fast-paced attack. Averaged nearly 10 points a game.
Nate Serenius, Dayton Christian, 6-3 sr.: Guard averaged 11 points. Second-team All-MBC.
5 things to know
MBC's talent hub resides at Jefferson. The Broncos are the three-time defending champs and return all five starters from an 18-7, 12-1 team. Driving the Broncos is the memory of how they routed Lockland in the district championship game, but later forfeited because of an ineligible player. "They are the MBC's answer to North Carolina with a great system and a great coach in Art Winston," said DC coach Chip James. Broncos returnees include Sanders, Adreian Payne, Jared Nolan, Brit Zackery and Steven Robinson. Watch out for precocious sophomore Cody Latimer. High-octane Jefferson is panting for a deep run in March.
Jefferson's Adreian Payne is highly-coveted by every major school in the country and a powerhouse pivot player at 6-9, 215 pounds. Good for 15 points and 10 boards. Has diversified his game. Smooth-moving, graceful and athletic — reminds people of a young Kevin Garnett.
New coach Chip James (formerly of Ridgeville Christian) replaces Tony Pitts at Dayton Christian and promises that his players will play with heart, hunger and high intensity. DC will make defense its calling card. James inherits Deister, Serenius and Kenny Florkey. Keep an eye on sophomore Julian Harris.
Yellow Springs will be in the MBC mix after a 12-11 and 6-6 season. Will be undersized, but will compensate with quickness and backcourt play. Newsome, Ian Wimberly and Kevin Sikes-Gilbert will supply the firepower for the Bulldogs. "This group has been together for three years, so we expect good things," said coach Brad Newsome.
Xenia Christian point guard Andrew McNeely is one of the top underclassmen in the conference. "Just a fierce competitor who runs their up-tempo attack," said Yellow Springs coach Brad Newsome.
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Boys Basketball begins December 5, 2008
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Good Luck to all the teams as the Boys Basketball Season begins Friday December 5, 2008. Let the games begin.
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Troy Christian 57, Cedarville 13
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The Eagles scored double digits in each quarter while never allowing Cedarville to score more than 6 points in any frame. Maria Schafer scored 16 for Troy Christian, Julia Wood added 13 and Danielle Forrer 12.
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Troy Christian 43 Middle Christan 31
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A lopsided first quarter proved to be the difference as the Eagles took a 13-2 lead and never looked back. Danielle Forrer led Troy Christian with 16 points while Miranda Alsept topped Middletown Christian with 18.
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Miami Valley School 90, Jefferson 22
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After losing to the Broncos twice last season, Miami Valley recorded one of the most lopsided wins in school history. The Rams had four players score in double digits, with Kori Faul leading with 20. Others in double digits for Miami Valley included Erika Shaver 19, Emily Edwards 12 and Rhea Beckett 10.
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Miami Valley 58 Northridge 36
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Miami Valley defeats Northridge in the first round at the Northridge Inv. M. Alsept had 19 points, P. Huntsberger had 16. Miami Valley advances in the tournament to play Spg. Northeastern on Saturday at 4:30.
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Dayton Christian 75 Cincinnati Christian 32
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11-28-08 Dayton Christian's Amanda Smith had 21 points, 10 steals and 6 rebounds resulting in 41 turnovers for Cincinnati Christian. Lisa Weber had 12 points and Lindsey Wenzel had 10.
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Girls Basketball Starts 11/28/08
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Girls Basketball officially starts November 28. Miami Valley School will be starting the season at the Marietta Inv., Middletown Christian will be playing in the Northridge Inv. Dayton Christian will playing Cincinnati Christian. Good luck to all of the teams this year.
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Metro Buckeye Conference Cross Country
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Yellow Springs HS won the men's Metro Buckeye Conference cross
country championships out-right, then lost the women's title on the 6th
runner tie breaker in tournament action last Friday evening at
Middletown Christian HS.
Scoring just 20 points in a sport were a perfect outing is 15, the
Bulldogs were led by Jacob Gunderkline. Voted MBC runner of the year in
Cross country by the coaches, the National Junior Olympic Champion in
the race walk used that same strength to take the running individual
title in 17:23.8.
Finishing 2nd and 3rd on the challenging Eagles course were
Brock Gunderkline, Jacob's twin brother and Alexis Onfroy (2008 6th
place finisher at the Ohio State T&F Championships in the 1600m run).
Completing the scoring for the victorious Bulldogs were team captain
Anthony Pettiford in 6th and Nerak Paterson in 9th. Pettiford's time of
18:12 was a new lifetime best for the 5k race distance.
Also running well in the remaining varsity positions were Gabe
Amrhein in 11th, Zach McHugh in 12th and Nate Reed in 13th. Anders
Ingebrigtsen, the team's exchange student from Norway, achieved a
lifetime best for 5 kilometers when he finished 15th out of the 45
runners in the championship race with a time of 19:49.
The top 7 finishers are named first team all league. Places 8-13
are named to the second team. They will be recognized for this
accomplishment at the Metro Buckeye Conference All Sports banquet in the
spring.
The win was Yellow Springs' 4th straight conference title for the
men. Troy Christian was 2nd with 45 points. Xenia Christian placed 3rd
with 75 with host Middletown Christian placing 4th with 95. Dayton
Christian, The Miami Valley School and Emmanuel Christian also competed
but did not finish full teams.
In a very close women's race Xenia Christian broke the 29 all tie with
Yellow Springs by having the best #6 runner in the race. Placing 13th
place overall was Xenia Christian's Ashley Hockenberry to secure the
win. Jessica Brandt from Troy Christian won the race in 20:14.1. Erika
Shaver from the Miami Valley School was runner-up in 20:54.
Even though the Bulldogs did not have that all important sixth runner
the ladies team did place three runners on the conference's all star
squad. Finishing third overall was Allie Berry in a season best time
of 22:35. Hannah Kumbusky was 4th with Reini Brickson 7th.
Completing the scoring for the Bulldogs were Mary Triplett in 14th
and Kelly Miller in 18th.
First Team All League - Men:
1) JacobGunderkline, YS 17:23.8
2) Brock Gunderkline, YS 17:34
3) Alexis Onfroy, YS 17:43
4) Ian Klingler, TC 18:00
5) Jusine Seekins, TC 18:08
6) Anthony Pettiford, YS 18:12
7) Matt Callan, XC 18:17
Second Team All League Bulldogs:
9) Nerak Paterson, YS - 18:48
11) Gabe Armhein, YS - 19:07
12) Zach McHugh, YS - 19:18
13) Nate Reed, YS - 19:27
Order Of Finish Women:
1) Jessica Brandt, TC - 20:14
2) Erika Shaver, MVS - 20:54
3) Allie Berry, YS - 22:35
4) Hannah Kumbusky, YS - 23:46
5) Gayle Cobb, MC - 23:51
6) Natalie Clauon, XC - 24:05
7) Reini Brickson, YS - 24:13
MCKINNEY GIRLS CLAIM LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CROSS COUNTRY
Lois Miller surprised everyone, even her head coach, when
she won last Friday night's Metro Buckeye Conference Championships at
Middletown Christian HS. It was her first win of the year and also the
first time this fall that she had placed ahead of her classmate Paloma
Wiggins.
Placing sixth overall and the first 7th grader in the race was Michaela
Roe. Talia Bouitis was 12th and Anndee Pettiford 16th to complete the
scoring. The Lady Bullpups scored 29 points to top Xenia Christian
which had 41. Troy Christian finished in 3rd place with 50.
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Middletown Christian Boys finish 11th 10-12-09
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COLUMBUS — It's been an uncharacteristic two days of golf for the Middletown Christian High School boys at the Division III state golf tournament in Columbus.
After winning their sectional and district team championships to advance to the state meet, the Eagles finished 11th out of 12 teams with a two-day total of 703 on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Firefox Golf Club in Lockbourne.
"We were (five) strokes better today, but we threw away at least 15 strokes on three holes," Middletown Christian coach Gary Cobb said. "We could easily have been down in the 335 range, but that's the way it goes. I'm still very proud of the guys."
It wasn't all bad for the Eagles as freshman Brooks Curry shot a two-day 154 (80-74) to tie for sixth place overall, which earned him a spot on the D-III All-Ohio second team.
"It feels pretty good," Curry said moments after receiving his second-team plaque. "It was a good experience for me, and now I know what I need to shoot to win state, and I know I can do it."
Sugarcreek Garaway won for the second straight year with a 631, and Garaway senior Kevin Miller was the individual champion with a 141.
Besides Curry, Middletown Christian's scores were Adam Taulbee (82-90—172), Erik Gregory (92-90—182), Grant Nisbet (100-96—196) and Jared Mason (103-95—198).
Feltner places 19th
Middletown Christian senior Kristie Feltner shot a two-day 165 to place 19th overall in the D-II girls state tournament at Ohio State's Gray Course.
"I guess I feel pretty good," Feltner said. "The Gray Course was easier than I thought it was going to be, but I must have used all my luck at sectionals and districts."
Feltner shot 80 at each of the previous tournaments to advance to the state meet.
"It's been a great experience," Feltner said. "Most of the girls I played with said they had been playing since they were about 7 years old, and I've only been playing for three years, so that made me feel a lot better.
"I wanted to be in the top 10," she continued, "but at least I made it here. That's definitely something to be proud of, because no one thought I would."
Nikias 11th in D-II
Fenwick junior Alex Nikias shot a two-day 161 to finish tied for 11th overall in the D-II boys state golf tournament at OSU's Scarlet Course.
Nikias had rounds of 80 and 81 respectively for his total, which left him just one stroke from earning All-Ohio second team honors.
"It's not what I wanted," Nikias said of the 11th-place finish, "but I'm pleased. The course was amazing, and it was a great experience. I hope to have the opportunity to do it again next year."
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MCS Continues it's amazing ride at State Tourneys 10-9-09
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MIDDLETOWN — Middletown Christian Schools will be well represented at this weekend's Division II and III state golf tournaments.
Senior Kristie Feltner became the first MCS athlete to qualify for an Ohio High School Athletic Association state event when she shot 80 at the Division II district meet Oct. 1 at Heatherwoode Golf Course in Springboro.
The next day, the boys team — Adam Taulbee, Brooks Curry, Jared Mason, Erik Gregory and Grant Nisbet — won the Division III district title at Weatherwax Golf Course to advance to state as well.
The two-day tournament for the boys will be played on the Player's Club course at Foxfire Golf Course in Columbus, while Feltner will join the other D-II girls at The Ohio State University Gray Course.
"It's been an amazing ride," MCS golf coach Gary Cobb said, "but it's still one step at a time. My job is to convince them they can win the next step and I think they are convinced."
The boys will tee off between 9 and 9:30 a.m. today, Oct. 10, while Feltner will begin her tournament at 9:48 a.m.
Here's a look at each one of the six MCS golfers competing:
Name: Kristie Feltner
Grade: 12
Scoring average: 39.6 (Women's tees)
Toughest course: Kittyhawk
Favorite pro golfer: Cristie Kerr
What does it mean to go to state? I didn't think I'd be the first Middletown Christian athlete to go to state, so it feels really great.
Name: Jared Mason
Grade: 12
Scoring average: 45.0
Toughest course: Walden Ponds
Favorite pro golfer: Tiger Woods
What does it mean to go to state? It means a lot because we never thought we'd be going to state. It's very exciting.
Name: Erik Gregory
Grade: 9
Scoring average: 44.0
Toughest course: Walden Ponds
Favorite pro golfer: Tiger Woods
What does it mean to go to state? It's an amazing feeling, especially being a freshman. I never dreamed of it.
Name: Adam Taulbee
Grade: 12
Scoring average: 39.3
Toughest course: Sebastian Hills
Favorite pro golfer: Camillo Villegos
What does it mean to go to state? It means a lot because we've worked so hard, and now all that work is paying off.
Name: Grant Nisbet
Grade: 9
Scoring average: 45.0
Toughest course: Kittyhawk
Favorite pro golfer: Tiger Woods
What does it mean to go to state? It's pretty special as a freshman.
Name: Brooks Curry
Grade: 9
Scoring average: 37.5
Toughest course: Walden Ponds
Favorite pro golfer: Ernie Els
What does it mean to go to state? We've worked really hard, and it feels good, especially as a freshman.
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Feltner makes MCS history 10/2/08
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Feltner makes MCS history
Middletown Christian senior is the school's first athlete in any sport to reach the state finals in an event.
MIDDLETOWN — Kristie Feltner did better than she thought she would Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Division II girls district golf tournament.
Felter shot her second consecutive round of 80 in tournament play and became the first Middletown Christian athlete in any sport to qualify for an Ohio High School Athletic Association state event.
With her round of 80 at Springboro's Heatherwoode Golf Course, the MCS senior advanced to next week's D-II state tournament on the Ohio State University Gray Course.
"I really couldn't believe it," Feltner said via telephone Wednesday night. "I still can't. I guess it will hit me next week when I'm packing to go up to Columbus."
Feltner said she became a little nervous after carding a triple bogey on the fifth hole, but she said she just told herself she could do it if she played for pars. She finished in a three-way tie for second.
"After that triple, I told a girl I was playing with that I didn't care anymore, but deep down I really did," Feltner said. "And I'm glad I did because it would have been sad if I did all this and then not get to go."
Feltner was one of two girls on the MCS boys golf team during the regular season. She and sophomore Gayle Cobb — who also made it to the district tournament, but did not advance to state — played from the boys' tees in every match. That was one of the factors coach Gary Cobb said contributed to Feltner's success Wednesday.
"I think she was doubting herself after playing two months with the boys," Cobb said. "She had an average of about 45 from the boys' tees, but I kept telling her she was doing good.
"I'm very proud of her and Gayle," he continued. "(Kristie's) goal was to get to districts because she just missed out on that by two strokes last year, but I told her she was good enough to get to state. Now she is believing she can compete."
Fenwick senior Alexa Stickelman shot 99 to finish tied for 35th in the tournament, and Gayle Cobb shot 115 to tie for 61st place.
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GOLF FINAL STANDING BASED ON TOURNAMENT
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MIAMI VALLEY
MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN
TROY CHRISTIAN
DAYTON CHRISTIAN
XENIA CHRISTIAN
YELLOW SPRINGS
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Boy's Soccer Final Standings
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School Overall League
Yellow Springs 10-3-3 5-0
Dayton Christian 8-5-3 4-1
Miami Valley 7-7-2 3-2
Middletown Christian 7-5-3 2-3
Xenia Christan 5-9-1 1-4
Troy Christian 4-11 0-5
Congratulations to all
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Soccer and Volleyball - Coachability and Sportsmanship Awards
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Boy's Soccer
Coachability Award:
Todd Merritt, Middletown Christian
Sportsmanship Award:
Steve Carnegis, Dayton Christian
Todd Merritt, Middletown Christian
Sam Guggenheimer, Miami Valley School
Caleb Tanner, Troy Christian
AJ Wagner, Yellow Springs
Ben Bouchard, Xenia Christian
Girl's Soccer
Coachability Award:
Anne Fyee, Miami Valley School
Sportsmanship Award:
Paige Dufresne, Middletown Christian
Amelia Shaw, Yellow Springs
Kelsey Hooten, Dayton Christian
Laura Knowles, Xenia Christian
Anne Fyfe, Miami Valley School
Johanna Potter, Troy Christian
Volleyball
Coachability Award:
Ellie Entner, Xenia Christian
Sportsmanship Award:
Taylor Justin, Dayton Christian
Lauren Petry, Middletown Christian
Bethany Ward, Miami Valley School
Hannah Kirkpatrick, Troy Christian
Sadie Surls, Xenia Christian
Taylor Ennis, Yellow Springs
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Volleyball Standings (League Play Only)
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School League
Troy Christian 12-0
Dayton Christian 10-2
Middletown Christian 7-5
Xenia Christan 6-6
Miami Valley 4-8
Yellow Springs 3-9
Jefferson 0-12
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Girl's Soccer Final Standings
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School Overall League
Troy Christian 9-3-3 8-0-2
Dayton Christian 10-3-3 8-1-1
Miami Valley 7-4-3 5-3-2
Yellow Springs 8-8 4-6
Xenia Christan 3-10-2 2-7-1
Middletown Christian 3-13 0-10
Congratulation to all
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MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN GOLF 8/15/08
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Middletown Christian School Eagle’s golf team played in the 29th annual Northridge golf tournament on the Hawk course at Kittyhawk golf course on Friday, August 15, 2008. The Eagles finished with a team total of 350, placing them in fifth place in the 15 team field. Contributing to the Eagle’s effort:
Adam Taulbee 80
Erik Gregory 82
Kristie Feltner 94
Jared Mason 94
Grant Nisbet 95
Adam Taulbee finished 7th overall with 1 birdie and 10 pars.
(Brooks Curry WD because of illness)
Oakwood 318
Waynesville 322
Brookville 333
Carlise 347
Middletown Christian 350
Dayton Christian 357
Stebbins 358
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Welcome to the Metro Buckeye Conference!
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Welcome to the Metrobuckeyesports.com website. The official site of the Metro Buckeye Conference. Please take time to navigate through the site. We hope you enjoy our site.
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CLARK SIGNS WITH CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
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College Commitment: Xenia Christian senior Kevin Clark has accepted an invitation to join the Cedarville University Men’s Soccer team this coming fall. Clark was a member of the 1st Team All-MBC this season for the Ambassadors.
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FRANCIS SIGNS WITH ASHLAND
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Troy, Ohio (February 13, 2008) – Troy Christian High School is proud to announce that senior, Logan Francis signed the National Letter of Intent with Ashland University’s football program today.
Francis, three-year letterman for the football team and former quarterback for the Eagles set a new school record this past season in 155-passing attempts and 67-completions in a game. He also played safety for the Eagles and had a total of 89 solo tackles in his career, 51 assisted tackles. He is a three-year letterman in football and a three-year letterman in basketball. As a basketball player, Francis was named First-Team, All Conference for the past two seasons, and Second-Team, District 9 last season.
Francis is the son of Mark and Patty Francis of Sidney, Ohio.
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MIAMI VALLEY SCHOOL COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
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It is with a great deal of pride that we announce two very special college commitments by Miami Valley School student-athletes.
Sr. Setter Claire Doty has verbally committed to play volleyball collegiately at Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA Division I member, the University of Maryland.
Two-time Ohio Wrestling State Champion (2005, 2007) Daniel Kolodzik has verbally committed to wrestle at Ivy League and NCAA Division I member Princeton University.
Both Claire and Daniel plan on signing their National Letters of Intent in the Spring.
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