A Great Start

Congratulations to both the Older (Junior/Senior) and Younger (Freshman/Sophomore) teams who played in the Little Miami Pre-Season High School Tournament this past week-end, and the McNick Preseason Invitational last weekend.

The older team again went undefeated two week-ends  in a row winning all their games. Even receiving the First Place trophy at the Little Miami Tournament.   So far in 2 pre-season tournaments, the older team has gone 8-0-0 and has only allowed 2 goals while scoring  27 goals.  Not too shabby!
The younger team also did well.  This past week-end going 2-2-0 and 4-3-1 over the past 2 week-ends.

Tryouts for the Men's Soccer team are August 3rd and 4th at 6pm.
Looking forward to an exciting season!

Thanks to Jen Hays for the report and Trophy Picture and

Thanks to Scott Payne for the JV pictures.

See more of the JV vs Amelia  HERE

See more of the Freshman/Sophomore team vs McNick HERE

See more of the JV Little Miami Tournament shots HERE

Way Back With Baxter

An eagle-eyed reader spotted some accolades for Wyoming alum, Patrick Baxter on the Cincinnati State Surge Athletics site

"Throughout the upcoming school year, Cincinnati State will be celebrating the numerous accomplishments of the past & present.

This week, we take a look at soccer player Patrick Baxter.

Baxter came to Cincinnati State with an impressive high school resume. Playing forward for nearby Wyoming High School, Baxter set the school record with 40 goals as a senior and was selected to the All-Conference, All-City and All-State Teams in 2003.

Suiting up for the Surge in 2004, Baxter set nearly every statistical record including goals, assists and points. Leading the Surge to back-to-back OCCAC titles, Baxter tallied 54 goals, 43 assists and 151 points in two seasons which still ranks No. 1 in the college record books. As a sophomore, Baxter set single season records with 27 goals, 27 assists and 81 points. After leading the NJCAA in scoring, Baxter was named an NJCAA & NSCAA All-American.

“When you look at all the individuals that have come through our program, Pat’s name is at the top of the list,” Head Coach Mike Combs says. “He made the most of his opportunities at Cincinnati State and helped set the standard for our student-athletes.”

After graduating from Cincinnati State, Baxter went on to play and start at the University of Cincinnati, helping the Bearcats to the 2006 Big East Conference title.

After earning his degree from UC, Baxter served as the head coach for youth soccer club South Carolina United FC, a position he held until 2011. Baxter currently resides in Chicago working as a Business Development Analyst at CIT."

Text and Photo from the Cincinnati State Athletics page HERE

All-Star Edmonds

Joey Edmonds played in the National Youth Basketball League and of the players on all of the 32 teams he was selected as one of the top 20 all-stars to get invited to play in the East-West game in September.  Read Scott Springer's article at Cincinnati.com HERE

A Team to Watch

The Cowboys made the list as one of JJ Huddles 2015 Teams To Watch

"The Cowboys must replace seven first and second team All-CHL selections, but they do return 10 players that earned league laurels from a squad that earned the program’s 20th playoff berth. Expectations are high. Junior QB Andrew Marty (6-4, 205) returns after throwing for 1,409 yards and 14 TDs last season. He also ran for 224 yards and three TDs. Senior RB Justin Shields (5-8, 190) joins Marty in the backfield where he ran for 769 yards and 15 TDs a year ago. Wyoming must replace its top two WRs but look for junior Jake Edmonds (5-11, 180/22 rec., 253 yards, TD) to fill that role. The OL will be especially strong with the return of seniors Eric Perry (6-3, 260/4-year starter), Eddie Warren (6-3, 250/3-year starter), Hogan Baird (6-0, 260) and Sam Storm (6-4, 220). Senior DB Mason Rogers (6-0, 180/28 tackles) returned two of his five INTs for TDs last season. Senior LBs Tucker Berger (5-9, 195/126 tackles) and Max Tash (6-1, 180/89 tackles, three FF)  and senior linemen Ken Larkin (6-4, 210/72 tackles), Cooper O’Gara (5-11, 270/62 tackles) and Jamal Fox (6-3, 220/34 tackles) lead the front seven. Head coach Aaron Hancock is 25-8 in three years."

Check out the full list HERE

Photo thanks to Rod Apfelbeck

Boys Golf Tryouts

The Wyoming High School Boys Golf Team will be holding tryouts on Saturday, August 1st @ Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown and on Monday, August 3rd @ Wyoming Golf Club.  Tee times on 8/1 will start @ 1PM.  Cost will be $25, including practice balls before the round.  Tee times on 8/3 will start @ 3:30.   There will be no charge for the round on 8/3 @ Wyoming Golf Club.

The team will need an idea of how many players to expect on 8/1, so they’re asking all those interested in trying out to email Bob Stewart, WHS JV Golf Coach.  His email address is ndstew84@gmail.com.

Cowboys Went To State

This season marks the 40th anniversary of the 1975 State Runner-up Wyoming HS Football Team! We want to invite all members of this team to Bob Lewis Stadium/Bernie Barre Field on Friday, September 18th to be recognized at the game vs. Indian Hill! Please spread the word to any member of this team. Contact Coach Aaron Hancock, hancocka@wyomingcityschools.org with any questions.

Yearbook reasearch thanks to Tracy Flowers

Can You Feel The Cool Autumn Air?

Middle School Football is about to kick off.  There was a great number of students who signed up which is an encouraging sign for the program.  Coach Kramerer is trying to make plans and needs those students to let him know if they still intend to be part of the team.  

Please email Coach Kamerer your intentions at dbkamerer@gmail.com

Below are dates of first events for this season.  

MS Football Camp Monday, July 27 thru Thursday, July 30 4:00 – 6:00 at the High School Stadium

1st Day of practice Wednesday, August 5, 4:00 – 6:00 at the High School Stadium

Equipment handout Friday, August 7,  5:00 – 7:00 at the High School Stadium

1st Game Thursday, September 10th at Deer Park

2015 Spring All Stars

The Enquirer's 2015 Spring All Stars are out to shine, and there are more than a few Cowboys in the firmament

Softball
DII All-City 2nd Team
Reagan Raymer, batted .418 with 10 doubles, 22 stolen bases and 24 runs scored

Baseball
DII All-City 1st Team
Parker Chalmers, batted .415 with 19 runs and 15 stolen bases.

Honorable Mention
Andrew Marty
Tucker Marty
Joe Rominger

Girls Track
DII All-City 1st Team
3200m - Whitley Elsass was ninth at regional with a time of 12:37.21

Honorable Mention
1600m, - Katie Spray
4x800 relay - Danielle McKee, Whitley Elsass, Maddie Bahr, Katie Spray

Boys Track
DII Coach of the Year
Travis Glendenning
His Cowboys squad finished an area-best 18th at the state tournament and finished 11th at the regional meet.

DII Player of the Year
Ben Stites was the Cincinnati Hills League athlete of the year. He also won the Division II state title in the 3,200 meter run for the Cowboys. Stites also took first team honors in the 800 and 1,600 and was part of Wyoming’s first team 4x800 relay. Joining Stites on that relay were seniors Evan Cramer and Max Hoffman and junior Cullen O’Brien.

DII All-City 1st Team
3200m - Ben Stites won the State title with a time of 9:25.09.
4x800 relay - Wyoming team of Max Hoffman, Cullen O’Brien, Evan Cramer and Ben Stites finished second at the district tournament and seventh at the regional.
Discus - Kolan Livingston finished third at the region meet at 145’3”

Honorable Mention
3200m - Cullen O'Brien
High Jump - Jared Lowe

Boys Tennis
DII All-City
1st Team Singles - Myles Bourbon Named first team all-CHL first team in singles.  Finished as Division II state runners-up in doubles with partner Will Carter.

2nd Team Singles - Chris Murray was named first team all-CHL

Honorable Mention Singles - Jay Klein

Distinguished Player - George Arenas

1st Team Doubles - Will Carter and Keiren Thomas: Carter was named first team all-CHL,  while Thomas was named to the second team.

Honorable Mention Doubles - Nolan Morley and Alex Sfyris

Girls Lacrosse
DII All-City 1st Team
Adi Smith Named first team all-state by the Ohio Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association.
Grace Schneider Named first team all-district by the Ohio Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association.

Honorable Mention
Maggie Hughes

Boys Lacrosse
DII All-City Team 2nd Team
Jack Crider Named second team all region by the Ohio High School Lacrosse Association
John Hughes Named second team all region by the Ohio High School Lacrosse Association.
Cooper O'Gara Named second team all region by the Ohio High School Lacrosse Association.
Oliver Reinecke Named second team all region by the Ohio High School Lacrosse Association.

Honorable Mention
Hudson Rogers
Mason Rogers

The Executive Physical

Presidential hopeful, and tiptop trainer, James Muncy, reminds us that physicals for the 2015-2016 seasons will be offered at Tri-Health Pavilion on July 25th from 8am to 11am for a paltry $20 with half the cost going back to Wyoming.

Muncy 2016!

Tennis, Anyone?

Practice and Tryouts for the High School Girls Tennis team begins Monday, August 3, from 9:30-11:30am

For more information and to sign up contact

Coach Knickel at gregknickel@gmail.com or (513) 910-2537

Photo thanks to Bob Carter

Calling the Class of '75!!

This season marks the 40th anniversary of the 1975 State Runner-up Wyoming HS Football Team! We want to invite all members of this team to Bob Lewis Stadium/Bernie Barre Field on Friday, September 18th to be recognized at the game vs. Indian Hill! Please spread the word to any member of this team. Contact Coach Aaron Hancock, hancocka@wyomingcityschools.org with any questions.

Opportunities to Serve

The great enrichment that comes from athletic participation is priceless, but it doesn't come without cost.  Currently there a few opportunities for you to help advance the Cowboy cause.

The Boosters are looking for someone to fill the role of Concessions Coordinator.  (This is a Board position so, you know, there's the glory factor to consider also.)  There is an urgent need for the outdoor concessions for this Fall and Spring.  That's right, I said Fall.  You know, the season that will be here sooner than you think.  Before you let yourself get overwhelmed, realize that we're looking for a Coordinator and while the Coordinator gets all the fame, there will be several committees that will be in place that will do the heavy lifting.  It's like a win-win-win situation.  You're welcome.

And if you're reading this and rolling your eyes because you "gave at the office" and don't see the reason to also volunteer your time and skill set to the Boosters then maybe that's because the Boosters haven't been very proactive in letting the community understand exactly what we do.  If only we had someone to help us get the good word out.  Yes, that's right, we are also looking for someone to fill a Marketing position for the Boosters also.

So close your eyes and think back to last season when little Johnny made his first tackle.  What was that you were holding in your hand?  Oh that's right, it was a delicious burger (ordered through the Concessions Coordinator's committee) grilled to perfection by dedicated volunteers (who were scheduled through the Concessions Coordinator's committee), and was that a frosty cold cola (again there because it was ordered through the Concessions Coordinator's committee) you spilled all over the couple sitting next to you as you jumped up and down in your excitement.  Yeah, I remember that too.  (The stains came out in case you were wondering).  Don't you want to give that experience to others this Fall?  Of course you do.

Or maybe you want to help, but maybe you're more right-brained.  Then you close you're eyes and think back to last Wednesday when you told those poor suckers over in Accounting that there were free doughnuts in the break room.  Remember how good you felt by spreading good, useful information to the masses?  Want to keep that high going?  Of course you do.

If interested, contact Frannie Rogers at rogersfrannie@yahoo.com

Boys Golf Tryouts

The Wyoming High School Boys Golf Team will be holding tryouts on Saturday, August 1st @ Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown and on Monday, August 3rd @ Wyoming Golf Club.  Tee times on 8/1 will start @ 1PM.  Cost will be $25, including practice balls before the round.  Tee times on 8/3 will start @ 3:30.   There will be no charge for the round on 8/3 @ Wyoming Golf Club.

The team will need an idea of how many players to expect on 8/1, so they’re asking all those interested in trying out to email Bob Stewart, WHS JV Golf Coach.  His email address is ndstew84@gmail.com.

The Grass is Always Greener

My Clark Kent type day job took me to Withrow High School the other day to locate a City of Cincinnati Benchmark.  While there I took a minute to marvel at their soon-to-be-new Baseball field. 

Just for reference, here is our own field

Now I'm not trying to advocate keeping up with the Jones's.  I just thought you'd appreciate looking at a beautiful green field (well, I guess our field is green too, maybe just a little too green).  So here it is again.

 And here's ours again