Did You See This Yet?

The following is the text from a Scott Springer article found at Cincinnati.com about our Girls' Varsity Tennis Team.

WYOMING — The young women who wield tennis racquets for Wyoming High School would like to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in 10 years.
In 2003, Wyoming held a share of the Cincinnati Hills League championship with Mariemont and Indian Hill. In every other year since many of the girls were born (1997), the title went through Indian Hill.
That much hasn’t changed.
“I think Indian Hill’s the biggest competition we’ve got,” new Wyoming coach Michael Kindred said. “They’re always there. They have a bunch of returning players too. It’s going to be tough.”
Kindred most recently helped coached the highly successful boys in Mason and has inherited a talented group of girls who routinely gather behind Spring Valley Bank at the Cowboys home courts.
Junior Haley Thoresen won her opening round at the state tournament last year and is steady at No. 1 singles.
“She’s very talented,” Kindred said. “She had a good win over Mason, a good Division I school recently in two close sets. She’s a grinder. She hits the ball hard from both sides and has a great serve.”
After Thoresen, senior Maddie Boster is at No. 2 singles. Her younger sisters, Annie and Ellen often trade off at No. 3 singles.
Junior Rachel Berg and senior Ellen Koesterman are at first doubles with great aspirations this year after another year together. Two years ago, at No. 2 doubles, they were undefeated.
“They’re a real good team,” Kindred said. “We expect them to go to state also this year. Rachel Berg is the sister of Ashley Berg, who played for us last year.”
Rounding out Wyoming’s lineup are Camille Wilson and Marie Lippert at No. 2 doubles.
Outside of the CHL schedule, the Cowboys haven’t shied away from anyone. On this year’s menu already has been Princeton, Mason, Columbus Academy and Lakota West. Loveland, Sycamore, CHCA and CCD are on the horizon.
“Our goal’s to schedule good competition,” assistant Tom Tobias said. “We’re not looking to be an undefeated team. We’re looking long term. We’re looking to play the best teams, so we play Division I teams.”
Next up for Kindred’s crew are two of those DI teams. Loveland looks to deposit some shots on the Spring Valley Bank courts Sept. 5, with the Lady Aves of Sycamore trying to cash in Sept. 9.
“It’s a great bunch of girls and they really have fun,” Kindred said.

Check out the full article HERE to see the pictures of the team.

A Tough Day for Tennis

Coach Hoppenjans filed a report from the JV Tennis match against Loveland.

 

There were a lot of tough lessons learned by our JV team on Thursday’s (August 29) match against Loveland. While our girls fought hard, Loveland took all courts in the end. Loveland has mostly Juniors, while we have mostly Freshman and Sophmores, so they better watch out next year!

Playing Singles: Annie Boster, Rachael Carter, Marcella Domka

Playing Doubles: Marika Shoger & Molly Izenson, Emily Lagaly & Sadie Darwish, Reily Boss & Paige Arenas, Kalyxa Roman & Sydney Barth

 

This Week in the TCP

This week in the Tri-County Press is a great article about the Boys Golf team, including a team picture and individual pictures of Chris Betagole, Henry Moore, and John Hughes.  There are also write-ups of recent games for Boys' Golf, Girls' Tennis, Girls' Volleyball, and Boys' Soccer.


Check out the issue HERE

We Got Spirit, Yes We Do

The Wyoming Spirit Wear Store has some exciting new products for the 2013-2014 school year.  Premium stadium chairs, umbrellas, car flags and cowbells sporting the Cowboys logo are some of the new items.  A great new batch of fashion tees and ¼ zip pullovers are ready to cover Cowboys of all shapes and sizes.  We are also excited to announce the Wyoming Spirit Wear Store is now open from 9-4, Monday through Friday located just 2 miles from downtown Wyoming.  Check out the calendar of events as we bring the full Cowboy selection to you. 

The Wyoming Spirit Wear Store is the official spirit wear provider for the Wyoming City School District.  The Wyoming PSA and the Wyoming Athletic Booster club raised over $8,000 in the 2012-2013 school year through spirit wear sales.  We thank you for your support!

Directions to The T-Shirt Company, the home of the Wyoming Spirit Wear Store, coming from downtown Wyoming are:

Head EAST on WYOMING AVE

Take a LEFT onto SHEPHERD AVE

Take a LEFT onto N COMMERCE PARK DR

The T-Shirt Company is the second building on the left across from Jiffy Fastener Systems.

 The T-Shirt Company

5 N Commerce Park Drive

Unit B

Lockland, OH  45215

Please call 513.821.7100 with any questions.

Go Cowboys!

 

Download the flyer for your fridge HERE

Golf Gone Wild

Coach Crider is looking ahead to post-season play for the Boy's Golf team.  The following is from a leaked email detailing what we can expect in the coming weeks. 

 

As hard as it may seem to believe, the regular season for Boys Varsity Golf is now halfway completed for Fall 2013. We’ve reached the halfway mark of the season with a very strong record of 12 – 1 overall, and undefeated in the CHL.  ...We are pushing the boys to think beyond simply winning the CHL...  Instead, we are striving to keep the boys focused on not just getting to Columbus for the State Championship, but to actually contend for the title. Yes, I REALLY do believe the team is that good, when they are focused.

We will likely have another difficult battle getting out of Districts this year. Oakwood is very strong, Kettering Alter has another good team, as is Dayton Chaminade. Plus, the only team to beat us this year is Middletown Fenwick, and they are in our District as well. We will continue to try and keep the boys focused on the ultimate prize, while getting a little bit better each day.

 

The tough District situation sounds like a call to action.  We need to make sure we turn out and give the Boys our support at these matches... at least as much wild, crazy support you can give at golf match.

Kindred's Crew Continues Command Over All Comers

Coach Kindred sent us the scores from the Thursday, August 29th, the Girls' Varsity Tennis team's match against Loveland.  Can these girls be stopped?

August 29^th 2013
Wyoming 4, Loveland 1

Thoresen (W) d. Lally, 6-0, 6-1
M Boster (W) d. Greenberg, 6-1, 6-2
DeAtley (L) d. E Boster 6-2, 6-0
Koesterman-Berg (W) d. Hoderlein-Smith 6-0, 6-2
Wilson-Lippert (W) d. Antrim-Bayer, 6-2, 6-0

Record W 5-1

Heartbreak in Madeira

Wednesday, August 28th the Girls' Varsity Soccer team fell short in a hard fought struggle when host Madeira scored a the lone goal of the night in the second half.

Thanks to Deb Varland for the pictures.

See more HERE

Cowboys Take Mustangs for a Ride

Deb Varland pulled double-duty at the Boys' Varsity Soccer game gainst Madeira on Tuesday, August 27th.  Besides her usual great pictures, she also sent in the following report.

Boys had a good game against Madeira with a 4-1 win. Madiera was the first to score with an own goal putting Wyoming on the board. Andy Renggli connected to Nolan Prevish for a header for the second goal. The third goal started with a cross from Ryan Derge to Drew Wayman who had control in the box and finished with a nice pass into the corner net. Our final goal was from Jay Klein with a break away, a shot to the keeper that came back to him and Jay volleyed it in.

Thanks to Deb Varland for the report and the sweet pictures.

See more HERE

Madeira Gets Slammed

The Girls' Tennis team was on the road yesterday, Wednesday, August 28th.  They were hosted by Madeira.  After the beating Cowboys delivered, it will be a wonder if the team gets invited back.

Wyoming 5, Madeira 0

 

Thoresen (W) d. Booth, 6-0,6-0

M. Boster (W) d. Wood 6-0, 6-1

A. Boster (W) d. Fischer 6-0, 6-0

Berg-Koesterman (W) d. Kline-Mauch 6-1, 6-1

Wilson-Lippert (W) d. Gelis-Chambers 6-1, 6-1

Record W 5-1

The JV match was cancelled by Madeira.  Maybe they had a lot of homework.  Surely it wasn't because they chi-chi-chicken. 

 

Thanks to Coach Kindred for the scores, and

Thanks to Skip Koesterman for the pictures.

Football Friday Schedule of Events

Friday, August 30th is the season opener for the Varsity Football team. 

There will be a reception for former players at 6:15 in the cafeteria. 

At 7:15, before the game, there will be an on-field ceremony to dedicate the field as the Bernie Barre Field.

And at 7:30, the moment you've waited all summer for, kick-off for the season opener against Aiken.

NOTE
The was an error on the calendar, there will be NO Booster Tailgate event.  However, they will have the grill going like gangbusters and will have the concession stand covered.

 

Remember, the first 10 fans through the gate will receive the seats of their choice.

2nd Annual Run for the Kids

CALLING ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS!

Join family and friends on Saturday, October 5, 2013 for the second annual 5K/10K Run for the Kids sponsored by Wyoming Youth Services. The course begins and ends at the Wyoming Recreation Center (9940 Springfield Pike) and follows streets around the Oak Park area. Check-in time is 8:00 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female finishers in each age group (adult and youth) for the 5K and 10K races.

Cost is $30 for adults (16+ years) and $15 for youth. Pre-registration deadline is Friday, September 27, 2013. Registration forms are available at GNC Woodlawn, Wyoming Recreation Center and www.wyomingyouthservices.com (or HERE). Race-day registrations are welcome, but t-shirts and goodie bags will be available only while supplies last.

Proceeds will fund vital programs provided free of charge to Wyoming residents by Wyoming Youth Services, who serves not only at-risk youth, but provides growth and enrichment opportunities for all youth in Wyoming. With your support, Wyoming Youth Services can continue to fulfill its mission - to strengthen our community through prevention, support and volunteerism.

Cowboys Heads Above Madeira

Bob Carter gave us the good word from the Boys' JV soccer game versus Madeira.

 

The Boys JV soccer team took on CHL rival Madeira at home on a recent hot and humid Tuesday (8-27-13).

Typical of the JV season, the Cowboys scored first, and in the first 6 minutes of the game. After that, the rest of the half was a back and forth effort, without any scoring due to several great saves by goalies from both teams. The Cowboys extended their lead with a second goal midway through the second half, and the defense teamed up to hold on to the shut out.

The final score: Wyoming 2, Madeira 0!

This brings the record for the JV team to 3-0-1.

Next up for the JV soccer team is big D1 power Moeller (away) on Thursday (8-29-13).

 

Let's make sure we turn out to help our JV Boys' hold on to their undefeated season.

 

Thanks to Bob Carter for the great report and pictures.

See more HERE

Cowboys Victorious Over Vikings

Coach Gruber sent in the following report from the Girls' Varsity Soccer home opener.

Girls Soccer beat Princeton on Monday night (August 26) 4-0 in our home opener. Seniors Carly Varland, Lindsey Smith, Emma Klug, and Kelsey Brunsman led the Cowboys in scoring. Freshman Kayla Hampton had 2 assists and junior goalkeeper Olivia notched her first shutout of the season with 14 saves.

The girls open up league play on Wednesday at Madeira at 7pm - come out and support the Cowboys!

There's likely going to be a lot more of this (below) going on.

Thanks to Coach Gruber for the report, and

Thanks to Rod Apfelbeck for sending us some sweet pictures, and

Thanks to Deb Varland for doubling the sweet and sending in her pictures as well.

See more of Rod's pictures HERE

See more of Deb's pictures HERE

Athlete of The Week

Wyoming High School

Student Athlete of Week 

 Taylor Lovejoy

Congratulations to Taylor, a varsity cheerleader, on being named the Wyoming Student Athlete of the Week.  Taylor was selected because of her positive attitude, willingness to help others and attention to detail.  Every practice Taylor gives it her all and works hard. She is a pleasure to coach and fun to watch on the field! A great young lady on the field, in the classroom and in the community.

 

The Student Athlete of the Week award is sponsored by Gabby's Cafe.  

For being named Student Athlete of the Week, Taylor will receive a $10 gift certificate to Gabby's.

Stop By and Say Hi

If you haven't  picked up your Booster Card yet, stop by the Marty's house tomorrow night (August 27) from 7 to 8pm at 315 Reily Road.  The first 50 through the door will be receive a coupon for a free large pizza from the concession stand at any Boys' Volleyball game this season*. 

Other pick-up times are

Monday 8/26 At the Gate before the Girls Varsity Soccer Game

Friday 8/30 at the Gate before the Aiken Vs Wyoming football Game

*Of course, there aren't any HOME Boys' Volleyball games this season.  That was just a a cute trick to make you consider stopping by the Marty's to pick up your cards.  If we had said a Boys' Volleyball AWAY game - now that would have been different.

Cowboys' Monster Win

Jen Hays sent us the good word from the Saturday, August 24th Varsity Boys; Soccer match.

The Wyoming Men’s Varsity Soccer team played Purcell Marion on Saturday afternoon at home. The day proved to be very successful for the Cowboys. The first half contained goals scored by Jay Klein, Andy Rengli, Jarod Heidotting, and Drew Wayman all within the first 20 minutes. The Cowboys allowed Purcell Marion to get one penalty kick goal, but that was it. Ivan Meisner ended the first half with a goal, and then began the second half with a goal. And Jay Klein, cemented the win for the Cowboys, by scoring one last goal on a penalty kick. The final score was Wyoming 7, Purcell Marion 1

Way to go Cowboys! Next game is Tuesday, August 27th against Madeira High School at Home. JV plays at 5:00 pm and Varsity plays at 7:00 pm. Come on out and root them on!

 

 

Thanks to Jen Hays for the report, and

Thanks to Rod Apfelbeck his pictures.

See more of Rod's pictures HERE
and Thanks to Deb Varland for her pictures.
See more of Deb's pictures HERE

Before They Were Famous

Middle School Cross Country opens its season at Harbin Park in Fairfield on Wednesday, August 28th.

Race Times:

     4:30: 7th grade boys’ team

     5:00: 7th grade girls’ team

     5:30: 8th grade boys’ team

     6:00: 8th grade girls’ team

Course Map:   www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=392661

 

No one wants to be accused of jumping on the bandwagon.  I'd suggest coming out to cheer these kids on so that when they make it to High School and start breaking records (see our  previous post from the High School Cross Country's season opener) you'll be able to say that you've been a fan from way back.

Record Breakers Under the Lights

Saturday, August 24th, the Cross Country team opened their season at the Centerville Saturday Night Lights event.  Coach Glendenning sent us a report and we have copied the text from the Run Wyoming Blog below.

We got off to a really nice start against almost exclusively D1 competition.  Based on my research it appears this is the first time in school history that 3 boys ran faster than 16:50 in the same 5k race.  If a sage veteran of the Wyoming running community has evidence to the contrary it would be great to have for my record books.

Below is from the Run Wyoming Blog.
Full results from last night's races are available at Finish Timing.

The Varsity Girls finished 12th out of 23 teams (2nd among DII teams), led by Katie Spray's career best time of 21:04.

Our boys followed up with a 7th place finish (1st among DII teams) as Ben Stites, Max Hoffman, and Ian Goertzen all ran sub-17 minute times.  The boys individual record page has been updated with 3 new entries in our school's all-time top 20.

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic first race.  From solid times to great organization and effort among our athletes it was an outstanding way to start the season!

Next: @ Greenville Treaty City Invitational, 8/31

Are You Ready?

Can you hardly stand it... Only one more week until the Football home opener against Aiken.  Until then, the team whet our appetite with a scrimmage against CHCA here at home on Friday, August 23rd.

It was a great start for the team with the 35-28 victory.

Make sure you make it out next Friday, August 30, when the Bernie Barre Field will be dedicated at Bob Lewis Stadium.  Former players are invited to a reception at 6:15 in the cafeteria.

Thanks to Rod Apfelbeck for these great shots.

See more HERE

This Week in the TCP

This week in the Tri-County Press, there is a Football season preview.  It sounds like a promising season for the Cowboys.  The Swim Club Swordfish Seniors ('12) also made the TCP.  There was also a summaries of the Boys' Varsity Golf trouncing of Mariemont on August 14th and their at play at the Badin Bash on August 15th

See the issue HERE

Anderson Blanked by Cowboys

Jen Hays delivered the good word to us about the Boys' Varsity Soccer team.

 

The Wyoming Men’s Varsity soccer team took on Anderson for their home opener on Thursday (August 22), and did Wyoming proud.

The first half was dominated by Wyoming with another score on a penalty kick from Toby Varland, who assisted in the second goal as well, with a corner kick to Ryan Derge for the header!

The Cowboys kept it up for the second half with one more goal by Drew Wayman with a lovely chip over the goalies head and in the net!

Saturday (August 24), the Varsity takes on Purcell-Marion at home at 1:00 pm.   It’s a Saturday, game is in Wyoming, come on out and cheer the guys on!

Go Cowboys!

Thanks to Jen Hays for the report, and

Thanks to Deb Varland for the pictures.

See more HERE