Ultimate Frisbee Update

After winning its first two games this year, the Wyoming HS Ultimate Frisbee team (which the ghost of Jim Barre insists I point out is not a school district sponsored team), the Jackrabbits, lost to Mason, 15-10, on Sunday, 3/27, dropping to 2-1 on the season.

Sophomore Donovan Schvart led Wyoming with three scoring catches, while sophomore Khafra Flynn had four scoring throws and one goal catch.

Wyoming defeated St. Xavier/Ursaline Acadmy 17-9 the previous Sunday, paced by freshman Chloe Halsted's three scores and capped by a tremendous layout catch in the endzone by sophomore Ethan Padnos.

Wyoming's next game is Sunday, 4/3 at 4:00 on the new Rec Center field vs. Walnut Hills.

Lacrosse "Burn the Mortgage" Reminder

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Wyoming Summer Sports Camps

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PDF version here.

Winter Sports Awards - Wrestling

The following athletes were honored by wrestling head coach Brian Pitman at the Winter Sports Awards night:

Most Valuable Wrestler: Mikey Gonzalez

Cowboy Award: Michael Sagan

Mot Improved: Daniel Zimmerman and Aluor Nyamor

Most Pins: Mikey Gonzalez (23 - tied for 5th most in Wyoming history)

Most Wins: Mikey Gonzalez (33 - 10th most in Wyoming history)

Additionally, the following is a listing of the significant career win totals achieved this year.  All but senior Michael Sagan will have the chance to add to their total next year.

66 - Mikey Gonzalez
64 - Corbin Guggenheim
63 - Adam Blum
52 - Michael Sagan
42 - Daniel Zimmerman
33 - Aluor Nyamor
24 - Josh Sagan

Finally, although somewhat of an odd stat, the Sagan brothers' 76 wins put them 6th on the Wyoming "Most Wins by Brothers" list.

Winter Sports Awards - Girls' Basketball

The following athletes were honored by girls' head basketball coach Angie Edmonds at the Winter Sports Awards night:


2010-2011 - Team Awards

Arête Award
· Hailee Schlager

Blue and White Award - Most Improved
· Clara Rodrigue

Most Valuable Player Offense
· Nikki McKee

Most Valuable Player Defense
· Hailee Schlager

Captains Award
· Nikki McKee
· Hailee Schlager
· Brigid Kovach
State, City, District, League Awards

All State
· Nikki McKee AP Co-Player of the Year DII State
· First Team All State – Nikki McKee

All Southwest District
· Player of the Year – Nikki McKee

· First Team – Nikki McKee
· Special Mention – Hailee Schlager

District 16
· Player of the Year – Nikki McKee
· First Team – Nikki McKee
· Second Team – Hailee Schlager
Cincinnati Hills League
· Co-Player of the Year – Nikki McKee
· First Team – Nikki McKee
· First Team – Hailee Schlager
· Second Team – Michelle Jolson
· Honorable Mention – Clara Rodrigue

Additionally, Coach Edmonds herself was selected as CHL Co-Coach of the Year and District 16 Coach of the year.

TWICS

No games this week because of spring break.  Baseball plays a home DH on Saturday the 2nd at 11.

Boys' lax loses to Mariemont

 The boys' lacrosse team lost at powerhouse Mariemont (tied for fourth in Coaches poll, irrespective of division) last night.

Next up: at Miami Valley School, varsity only on Wednesday, April 6th at 5 PM

Photo gallery here.

Tri-County Press 3-23-11

This week's issue here.

The baseball team is covered.

Also, bowler Matt Brown is on the cover.  Although not in a bowling capacity.  Nor is he wearing a bowler.

Winter Sports Awards - Boys' Basketball

The following athletes were honored by boys' head basketball coach Tony Gentry at the Winter Sports Awards night:

Tony Davis (captain) - MVP, Most Points, Most Rebounds, Player of the Year CHL and District 16, 2nd Team All Southwest District. Honorable Mention-All Ohio

Eric Price (captain) - Best FG%, Most Blocks, 2nd Team All CHL

Chris Campbell - Most Assists, Most Steals, Honorable Mention All CHL

Adam Crider- Best 3FG%, Best FT%

Nikki McKee leading scorer in District 16 All-Star game

As if she needed to, Nikki McKee boosted her bona fides as District 16 Division II Player of the Year by leading all scorers in the District 16 Divisions II-IV All-Star game at St. Bernard with 17 points.

She could only do so much as her and Hailee Schlager's West squad lost to the East 69-44

Lacrosse "Burn the Mortgage" Fundraiser

Received the following from Matt Fischer:

Please post to the blog.  We're in our final year of a $40,000 commitment to offset the cost of starting a varsity lacrosse program here in Wyoming.



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Booster Web Site

Booster president Tom Horn gave a very nice introduction to the new Booster web site at the Winter Sports Awards and Senior Night.  He rightly praised junior Clifford Ngong for his yeoman work on it.  There was one tiny thing he might have mentioned, which I, at least, didn't hear - the address.

http://wyomingboosters.org/

For those of you that weren't there to hear Tom the web site is meant to work with the blog.  The blog gives day to day updates on game results, notification and/or reminders of upcoming events, etc.  The web site will provide a location for more static information - how to become a SuperBooster or Cattleman, a page for each team, forms such as the application for a Booster scholarship and a listing of Cowboy Legends - WHS graduates who are playing in the college or pros.  Eventually it will have a listing Hall of Fame members, WHS state champs, school record holders, etc.

It's a work in progress.  The goal is to have it complete by fall.  But check it out - Clifford has made an excellent start to the project.

Enquirer Posts on new AD Scott Kaufman

Wyoming appoints Kaufman as AD

More on Scott Kaufman going to Wyoming

CHL All Sports Trophy

Wyoming heads into the spring in good shape to win the Cincinnati Hills League All Sports Trophy.  We took a 9.5 point lead over Indian Hill into the winter sports season and increased that by four.  Wyoming has won the trophy every year beginning in 2001.

Complete listing here.

Pitching will be key for Cowboys

Community Press article here.

Scott Kaufman Named Athletic Director

I received the following from Wyoming's Public Information Officer, Mary Killen:

At the March Wyoming Board of Education meeting, Scott Kaufman was appointed as Athletic Director effective August 1, 2011, to succeed Jim Barre who retired in December. Terry Hartley has been serving as the Interim Director since that time.

“We welcome Scott into the Wyoming School family,” stated Dr. Gail Kist-Kline. “He comes to our district with 19 years of experience as an Athletic Director and teacher. He is considered one of the top athletic directors in the state of Ohio and is highly regarded by his peers. Scott clearly understands the positive impact participation in extra-curricular activities can have on student achievement and is committed to ensuring that students gain and grow from their experiences as athletes.”

He states that his mission is for every student-athlete to have the opportunity to work hard, develop both mentally and physically, and to have fun in their chosen sport. He also hopes to provide support to coaches and staff so that they have a positive effect on the development of each young man and woman.

Most recently, Kaufman served as Athletic Director in the Princeton City Schools. He holds a B.S. from Bradley University and a Masters of Education from Xavier University and previously taught Mathematics at the junior high level.

Tony Davis named Honorable Mention All-State Division II Boys' Basketball

Senior Tony Davis has been named Honorable Mention All-State for Division II Boys' Basketball.

Tony adds this honor to CHL Player of the Year, District 16 Player of the Year and 2nd team all Southwest District.
Full listing here.

Gabby's Student Athletes of the Week

Nick Burns - Boys Bowling - Nick finished in the top ten out of 200+ bowlers in districts with a 667 and it was amazing to watch the many coaches that came up to him to offer support not only before the game but pulled for him to place in the top 5 to go to state. Everyone knows a champion when they see one and Nick certainly is viewed with high regard in the area as a top bowler.

Eric Lethander - Boys Swimming - 5th in the State in the 200 IM , 8th in the State in the 100 Fly, Participated on Two Relays that placed 2nd & 3rd at the State Tournament.

Nikki and Hailee in All-Star Game

Senior hoopsters Hailee Schlager and Nikki McKee will be playing in the East/West Senior All Star Game on Wednesday night at 6:00 at St. Bernard High School.

Boys' lacrosse opens tomorrow night

The boys' lacrosse team kicks off the spring regular season tomorrow with a game at Indian Hill at 7:30.  JV preceeds at 5:30.

TWICS

This week in Cowboy sports here.

Enquirer Tennis Preview

From today's Enquirer boys' tennis preview:

Wyoming senior Mason Bourbon returns after qualifying for the state single tournament last season. Bourbon finished third with partner Max Hennessey in the 2009 state doubles tournament.

Full article here.

Winter Sports Awards, Senior Night

Just a reminder - the high school Winter Sports Awards and Senior Night will be held this coming Tuesday, March 22nd at the Pendery Center at 7 PM.

Tri-County Press 3-16-11

This week's issue here.

Post season football honors for Jonathan Tighe and Tommy Campbell are covered.

Ultimate Frisbee

I received this note from George White:

I have served as one of the coaches of the Wyoming High School Ultimate Frisbee team for 13 years—since the inception of the Youth Ultimate Cincinnati High School league in 1999. Our team has had its ups and downs in terms of numbers and results, but we are on a big upswing this year, with more than 20 team members.

Youth Ultimate Cincinnati has more than 15 participating schools in three divisions of co-ed teams, including Mason, Princeton, Lebanon, Clark Montessori, Lakota, Walnut Hills, St. Xavier/Ursaline Academy, and Moeller/Mt. Notre Dame.

Ultimate is one of the nation’s fastest growing sports. Played on a field the size of a football field with seven players per side (five boys and two girls at a time), the game features the fast-paced action of soccer combined with the hand-eye skills of football. Teams advance the disc (Frisbee) down the field by passing to a teammate, who cannot run after catching it. A goal is scored by completing a pass to a teammate in the endzone. Failure to complete a pass results in immediate turnover, with the defense becoming offense with no stoppage.in play. This non-contact sport is unique in high school in that it is co-ed AND has no referees, as the players call their own fouls and the game is governed by the overarching “Spirit of the Game” rule requiring fair play of all players.

Wyoming’s 2011 team is dominated by 9th and 10th graders, and is playing in the C division. Games are every Sunday at Oak Park or the Rec Center. Wyoming won its first game this past Sunday, 17-3 over a combo Lebanon/Clark team. The team plays its next game Sunday, 3/20, at 2:00 at Oak Park vs. St. X/UA. The public is invited.

Senior Athlete Display

The Senior Athlete display, just down the hall from the gym, is once again up to date.  We had a little hiccup but high school science teacher Stacy Montgomery stepped up and saved the day.  Thanks Stacy!

Nikki McKee Division II Girls' Basketball State Co-Player of the Year

Nikki McKee has been selected as Co-Player of the Year for girls' basketball Division II for the state of Ohio.  She shares the honor with Chelsie Butler of Minerva (full all-state listing here.)

Nikki adds this honor to CHL Co-Player of the Year, District 16 Player of the Year and Southwest District Player of the Year.

Nikki averaged 23.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.0 steals, 2.3 assists and 1.0 block per game.  Full year stats can be found here.

She also outscored three of our opponents - scoring 24 points in our 45-22 win over Deer Park on January 14th, a season high 44 in our 69-35 win over Roger Bacon on January 27th, and 36 in our 55-35 win over Summit Country Day on January 31st.  She just missed a fourth, when in the December 8th game against Finneytown she scored 32 in our 57-33 win.

Lest we forget, Nikki was also All-City, first team all-CHL and first team all-Southwest District in soccer.

Note to McKee family - no promises but just to be safe you might want to set aside Wyoming's Hall of Fame weekend in 2026.

Correction - TERRY Davis gets offers

Sorry folks, apparently two football players with the first initial "T." and last name "Davis" are too much for my little pea-brain to handle.  I wrote (and have since corrected) that junior Tony Davis had received two more scholarship offers.  Of course Tony is a senior and has already signed with Ohio.  I should have said Terry Davis received the offers.  My bad.  Thanks to head football coach Jim Barre for notifying me of the mistake.  (OK - I did that one on purpose to see if you were paying attention.)

Vote for Owen

Senior Owen Dunbar is the latest Wyoming athlete to be nominated for LaRosa's MVP of the Week.

Great swimming career for Cowboys; key swimmer on 2010 Ohio state Div. II champion 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay teams; this season, on record-setting district champ and Ohio runner-up 400 freestyle relay team; CHL champ in 50 freestyle.

Vote for Owen here.

Terry Davis gets offers from IU, Akron

Junior offensive lineman Terry Davis has added scholarship offers from Akron and Indiana to those from Ohio, Toledo, Kent State and Bowling Green.

Xavier-Miami baseball venue change

Assuming they get it in, today's Xavier-Miami baseball game will be played at Prasco Field in Mason, Ohio @ 3pm instead of at Xavier U.  Address is 6125 Commerce Ct., Mason, Ohio 45040.

CHL Cheer Classic Results

CHL Cheer Classic competition at Taylor High School

Saturday, March 12th

Summer Davis took 1st place in the Middle School Jump-Off

Cassie Heldman took 3rd place in the Middle School Tumble-Off

There were 4 CHL teams that competed in the Middle School cheer / dance division.

~ 1st place ..... Wyoming

~ 2nd place ..... Taylor

~ 3rd place .... Deer Park

Competition was fierce at the Varsity level with 7 CHL teams

competing in the cheer / dance division.

(Indian Hill was the only team that did not participate at any level.)

~ 1st place ... Madeira

~ 2nd place ... Finneytown

~ 3rd place ... Taylor

Jon Edgington, WHS 07, in town with Miami Redhawks

Jon Edgington, WHS Class of 2007, will be in town on Tuesday with the Miami Redhawk baseball team to take on Xavier.

The game is at Xavier's Hayden Field at 3 PM.

Tri-County Press 3-9-11

This week's issue here.

Girls' basketball is featured.

Angie Edmonds steps down from coaching

Angie Edmonds has announced that she's retiring from coaching.

She is the girls' head basketball coach (current CHL and District 16 girls' basketball Coach of the Year) and assistant girls' soccer coach.

Coach, sorry, Mrs. Edmonds says she plans to spend more time with her family and go back to school.

Nikki McKee Southwest District Player of the Year

Nikki McKee, CHL Co-Player of the Year and District 16 Player of the Year, has been selected as Southwest District Player of the Year.

Hailee Schlager was named Special Mention.

CHL Cheer Classic Competition

On Saturday the Wyoming cheerleaders

(High School & Middle School)

will compete in the

CHL Cheer Classic Competition

at Taylor High School

beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Please come out and support your Wyoming cheerleaders!!!!

CHL Cheer Classic Competition

CHL Cheer Classic Competition

Saturday, March 12th

beginning at 10 a.m.

at Taylor High School

Come out and support the cheerleaders!

Harry Meisner cleared to play today

Got word from the Meisner family that Harry is cleared to play today.  Don't know how much playing time he'll get but the doctor has given him full clearance to play.

If this doesn't mean anything see this post.

New OHSAA regulation

As a way of ensuring that an appropriate level of decorum is maintained, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has established a new requirement that all photographers wear ties at tournament events.  (The requirement does not apply to regular season games.)  In lieu of a written regulation, OHSAA has simply issued the following picture as a guideline:

Celia Oberholzer LaRosa's MVP of the Week, Vote for Hailee

Congratulations to Celia Oberholzer, LaRosa's MVP of the Week.

In a rare two-fer, Hailee Schlager has been nominated as next week's MVP of the Week. 

So go here and admire Celia's achievements, and then go here and vote for Hailee.

Just missed the cut

In a follow-on to the Enquirer article about the top 100 boys and 50 girls multi-sport stars (below), they posted an article on those who just missed the cut.  Included:

Desmond Gray, Wyoming, 1986: All-city defensive tackle who averaged 16.4 ppg as a senior and was first team all-city and second team all-district.

Mike Morrissey, Wyoming, 1970: All-city quarterback and second-team all-city as a senior basketball player, averaging 20.4 ppg. Also a standout tennis player

P.J. Pope, Wyoming, 2002: Big 33 running back who went on to Bowling Green and the NFL. Also a baseball standout.

Kevin Weybright, Wyoming, 2004: He was named Ohio Division II first team in football and basketball and set Wyoming boys’ basketball career scoring record. Went on to a standout college basketball career at Christian Brothers.

And "cinreds76" left the following comment:

Wow...no where is there a mention of Fred Jacobs of Wyoming (76). All-time state rushing record (football), track and basketball star. Went onto University of Pittsburgh and won a National Championship ('77) in the same backfield as Tony Dorsett.

John Ammerman of Wyoming, All-City in Football, and 4 year 4 letters (16 letters) in Football, Track, Basketball and Wrestling...went on to star as a middle linebacker for Tulane.

Tom Berger (76) Won the "That's My Boy" award for football (State Finals), led the Cowboys baseball team to it's first league championship in 12 years...went on to Eastern Kentucky to win the national championship in football

Wyoming places eight grads in Enquirer's Top Multi-Sports Stars list

Wyoming trailed only Moeller, with 11, and tied St. X, with eight, on the Enquirer's list of top 100 boys and 50 girls multi-sports stars.

The ground rules: To be included, a player must have excelled in at least two varsity high school sports. Our litmus test was allcity inclusion. (For example, Moeller football legend Bob Crable is considered to be the best defensive player in the city’s history. He also played baseball and some JV basketball. But since he wasn’t an allcity-caliber player at a second sport, he wasn’t considered.)


Also, we counted cross country and track as one sport. Obviously, it’s tough to compare different sports, eras and leagues. Here were some factors we considered:

• The list was constructed based on high school accomplishments, but post-graduate work also was considered. (See Rose, Peter Edward.)

• Players who won state titles got some bonus points. (See Lincoln Heights grad Greg Stemrick, who won three championships in three different sports in a span of about three months.)

• Not all honors were created equal. Being a Division I star usually carries more weight than being a Division V star. Same thing goes for league awards. (Bobby Brannen and Kyle Rudolph were the Greater Catholic League basketball players of the year three years in a row.)

• More sports are more impressive. Just because a player wasn’t all-state in any one sport, doesn’t mean he or she wasn’t great. (See Anderson grad Joe Datin, who was first team all-city in three different sports both his junior and senior year.)

Wyoming graduates on the list:

24. STEVE BELL, WYOMING, 1973: Bell, who is still the leading rebounder in state history, earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball and track during his record-setting career. Bell was a three-time first-team all-Ohio selection (once in football, twice in basketball). As a senior, he was the Enquirer's first team all-city pick at tight end and defensive end. In basketball, he set school records for career points (1,322) and rebounds (1,374). Bell averaged 20.5 points and 17 rebounds as a senior. A first team all-city selection by both newspapers, Bell was named co-player of the year in 1972-73 by the Post-Times Star. In track, Bell set school records in the 110-yard high and 180-low hurdles. He played football at UC and later signed as a free agent with the Broncos and Packers.

27. RICHARD HALL, WYOMING, 1999: He still ranks fourth in state history for career rushing touchdowns and fifth in career rushing yards. Hall was the Ohio football player of the year in Division IV and the Ohio Coaches' Association player of the year. He was the Enquirer football player of the year as a sophomore. Hall was also all-city in basketball as a sophomore and junior. On the hardwood he was a four-year starter who tallied a school-record 1,373 points. He signed with Ohio State for football and later transferred to UC.

49. AHMED PLUMMER, WYOMING, 1995: He earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball and track. He set five Wyoming single-season and career records in football. Plummer was first-team all-city (Division II-VI) on both offense and defense, the Enquirer Division II-IV player of the year and the state Division IV player of the year. He became a college All-American at Ohio State and was a first-round pick in the NFL draft.

80. BOB GOODRIDGE, WYOMING, 1964: Goodridge (second from right) was a four-year letterman in three sports - football, basketball and track. In basketball, he was a first-team all-city selection, averaging 13.8 points per game. In football, Goodridge was a two-way starter both as a junior (RB-DB) and as a senior (QB-DB). He was a first team all-league both seasons, captain of the MVIL Offensive Team in 1963 and a WCPO first-team all-city defensive player. He was named winner of the prestigious That’s My Boy Award in 1964. He played wide receiver at Vanderbilt and was the first player in SEC history to gain more than 1,000 yards receiving and was the SEC player of the year. He played one season with the Minnesota Vikings.

97. BILL ANDERSON, WYOMING, 1944: Not only was Anderson the captain of Anderson's football, basketball and tennis teams, he played all three sports at UC. In high school he was all-league in football and basketball and was the 1943 state doubles champion with Gordon Naugle.

99. JEFF RUSSELL, WYOMING, 1979: He earned seven varsity letters and was a three-year starter in football and baseball. He was an all-city place kicker and started as a junior in basketball. Russell was a fifth-round pick by the Reds out of high school and went on to pitch 14 seasons in the majors.

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35. HOLLY PORTER, WYOMING, 1993: The Enquirer rated her 24th on the area's list of all-time girls' basketball players. She holds six school basketball records and finished her career with 2,133 points and 1,095 rebounds. She also was all-state in soccer.

39. MEGAN MCCABE, WYOMING, 1997: Ohio's two-time Division III player of the year in basketball, she led Wyoming to the 1996 state title and was named tournament MVP. Twice she was named USA Today honorable mention All-American, ending her career with 1,404 points and 1,052 rebounds. She also was a two-time district high jump champion, two-time state qualifier and the CHL field athlete of the year as a senior. McCabe played basketball at Ohio State.

There are two other Wyoming connections (at least that I know of).

Deb Gentile, who coached the Wyoming girls' basketball team to a state title, is #3 based on her playing days at Western Hills.

3. DEB GENTILE, WESTERN HILLS, 1970: In an era when girls' high school sports went largely unnoticed, Gentile's feats were impossible to ignore. In just three years - Western Hills was only sophomore through senior then - she earned 18 varsity letters. She was the team MVP in field hockey, volleyball (twice), basketball (three times) and softball. She also was all-city in swimming and tennis. Gentile also was a cheerleader for three years and was selected the school's best gymnast for three years. She played six sports at UC - field hockey, volleyball, basketball, bowling, tennis and softball - before embarking on a standout coaching career. She led Wyoming to a state title in girls' basketball.

Angela Barre, daughter of head football coach Bernie Barre, is 36th based on her playing days at Highlands:

36. ANGELA BARRE, HIGHLANDS, 1998: As far as varsity letters were concerned, very few (if any) local athletes can top Barre's collection. She earned 20 of them. As a senior she was named the AP state athlete of the year. Barre was all-region in softball, swimming, golf, basketball and volleyball. She was honorable mention all-state in volleyball and a six-time state qualifier in swimming. She also was an Enquirer first-team softball all-star, hitting .524 and .568 in her junior and senior seasons.

Harry Meisner, WHS '10, in town with Centre lacrosse team

Wyoming grad Harry Meisner will be in town this Wednesday with the Centre lacrosse team to take on Mount St. Joe at 4 PM.

Harry, WAY back when he played for WHS.  OK - last May.

He broke his collar bone toward the end of the football season, so he still has to get cleared by the team doctor to play.  That exam is scheduled for tomorrow.  I'll post Wednesday morning to verify that Harry's a go.  (He says he'll make the trip either way.)

The game is at Schueler Field on the Mount St. Joe campus, 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati 45233.

Girls' basketball district runners-up

The girls' basketball team lost to Chaminade-Julienne 65-58 in overtime at Mason on Friday night in the District finals.  We played well throughout and had a 14 point fourth quarter lead but couldn't quite hold on.

Nikki McKee led all scorers with 26.  Hailee Schlager added 19.

The girls end the season at an impressive 19-4, 12-2 in the CHL.

It was a tough weekend for the CHL as Indian Hill and Madeira also lost District finals.

Photo gallery here.

Michael Sagan chosen for SWOWCA All-Star Team

Michael Sagan was selected to the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association Senior All-Star team. 

The All-Star meet will be held March 16th at Sycamore.

Tri-County Press 3-2-11

This week's issue here.

Coverage includes boys' and girls' swimming, boys' and girls' basketball.

Spring registration deadlines from the Rec Center

Registration deadline for T-ball, Dribblers, Soccer, and Coaches Pitch is Monday, March 7.

Registration deadline for Pee Wee Soccer is Saturday, March 12.

For information or to register, please contact the Recreation Department at 513.821.5200.
 
City of Wyoming blog post here.

Jonathan Tighe honored at National Football Foundation Banquet

Jonthan Tighe was honored last night as one of the ten finalists in Southwest Ohio for the "That's My Boy" award.  This occurred at the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame 44th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet held downtown at The Westin.


Family, friends and coaches were on hand to support Jonathan

Among others, Marvin Lewis was on hand to award the Coach of the Year Award and Don Treadwell, new Head Football Coach at Miami University, was the Guest Speaker.

In addition to the "That's My Boy" award, several others were given out, including the Anthony Munoz Foundation Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year Award.  Division winners, including Wyoming's Tommy Campbell (Division III Defensive Lineman of the Year) were honored before the banquet and attended the banquet as part of that recognition.

Side note:  Teddy Bolton feels perfectly safe as part of the high school football "chain gang", but based on the rough gang (pictured above) she was hanging out with last night, felt the need for some armament:

Photo gallery here.

Girls' Basketball Coach Angie Edmonds named CHL and District 16 Coach of the Year

Wyoming Head Girls' Basketball Coach Angie Edmonds has been selected CHL Coach of the Year and District 16 Coach of the Year. 

I checked out her Wyoming Hall of Fame plaque last night.  Seems like she's been getting it done for quite a while around here.

Come on out tomorrow night at 9 PM at Mason and watch her guide her team against Chaminade-Julienne.

Buy girls' b-ball tickets at school

Tickets for Friday night's girls' basketball playoff game can be purchased at the school for $6.  We (WHS) get a cut.

They can also be purchased at the gate for $7.  We get nothing.

You figure it out.

Random Sports Fact

If you’re looking for a sport that combines using your strength as well as intelligence, then chess boxing is for you. The sport is a combination of boxing and chess with the different games alternating after each round. A match between two individuals lasts up to eleven rounds, starting with a four minute chess round and followed by two minutes of boxing.

The sport is governed by the World Chess Boxing Organization whose motto is: “Fighting is done in the ring and wars are waged on the board”

- This Random Sports Fact brought to you by Mrs. The Roundup

Nikki McKee District 16 Player of the Year

Nikki McKee has been chosen as the District 16 Player of the Year.

In addition to Nikki on the first team, fellow senior Hailee Schlager was selected for the 2nd team.

Nikki McKee CHL Co-Player of the Year

Nikki McKee, for the second year in a row, has been selected as Cincinnati Hills League Player of the Year.  This year she shares the honor with Nicole Bell of Indian Hill, who won the award in 2009 as a freshman.

Ashley Fletcher of Reading was the last to repeat as CHL Player of the Year in 2007-2008.

Nikki led the league in scoring at 23.5 ppg, in steals with 5.1 spg, and was fifth in rebounds at 8.1 rpg.

Wyoming athletes on the All-CHL team:

First Team all CHL - Nikki McKee and Hailee Schlager

Second Team All CHL - Michelle Jolson

Honorable Mention - Clara Rodrigue

Trollz defeat Loose Cannons for rec championship

The Trollz, the junior girls' rec basketball team, defeated the Loose Cannons, the senior girls' team, Saturday at Evendale by the score of 49-23 for the NRBL championship.

The difference in the score can be blamed partly on the fact that the LC's were without some of their starters.

The Trollz ended their season with a perfect 12-0 record.

Team members: Katie Horn, Rachel Rodrique, Lillian Krekeler, Kate Apfelbeck, Meghan McAllister, Kathryn Policastro, Emily Hughes, Angela Reiser, Brooke Duncan, Julie King, Allee Martin, Caroline Tighe, Carly Heuer and Patty Williams

The team was coached by Tom Horn.

Championship game photos here.

Jim Barre named to Walnut Hills coaching staff

Mike Dyer article here.