Classic Pot and Kettle

I was hoping to quietly turn off the lights behind me as I crept out of the room, but when the recent past Booster President, Citizen of the Year, Frannie Rogers makes a request you oblige.  However, I noticed that if you ignore the specifics of her text below, the spirit of it could apply to a lot of other people out there.  There are myriad past and present team moms, team photographers and reporters, underpaid coaches, overworked school staff, concession volunteers, and Booster Board members that fit this bill just as well and likely even more so than I.  So if you're in the above group or some other type of unlisted, unnoticed, unthanked, 20 percent-er then consider this just as much about you and read this with a knowing smirk on your face and a warm sense of appreciation in your heart.

From Frannie Rogers:

Bon Voyage Jason! Thank you Jason Miller for everything you did to make the Wyoming Round Up Blog a huge success. For the past four years you have worked diligently to keep us abreast of all the in's and out's plus comings and goings of Wyoming Athletics and community events. Jason started his tireless mission of blog entries in September 2012 and did his final post in June 2016. He will forever be remembered for his professionalism, time, effort, energy and most importantly his humorous postings in which he engaged and entertained his audience. Many Wyoming sporting events were highlighted throughout his tenure as editor and chief of the blog. His determination and effective communication kept us all up to speed on the latest results, highlights and happenings around town. His true commitment for the love of the game was evident and he and his blog will be missed. Thank you Jason for your four years of service and dedication to Wyoming Round Up. Hats off, You will be missed!

Farewell

Since 2009, the Booster's Round Up blog has been bringing you the great news about our Wyoming athletes.  This role will now be will be covered by the new Athletics website (coming soon).  

Just because I won't be around to cajole you into helping the cause, doesn't mean there isn't still a need for your help.  The Booster's will still need you to add your time and talents to help improve the athletic experience for our Cowboys, and the new website will still need content.

I don't think I can list any names in a thank you as I'm sure I'd miss a few and I don't want to make any regular contributor feel forgotten.

Therefore thanks to all who've read and especially to all who've contributed.

Always All-Stars

Jamal Fox, Eric Perry, and Cooper O'Gara were invited to play in the 2016 SWOFCA Ron Woyan East-West All-Star Game on June 9th.  Rod Apfelbeck was on-hand to catch the action.

Thanks to Rod Apfelbeck for the great pictures.

See more HERE

The Way Back

Miguel Robles sent in a few sets of pictures from the Boys Lacrosse teams.  He has pictures from the Varsity game against Sycamore on April 27th and from the JV game against Madeira on April 13th.

See more Varsity pictures HERE

See more JV pictures HERE

Head of State

Saturday, June 4th, senior Cullen O'Brien competed in the 3200m run in the State Track Meet.  He placed 11th just barely over a second behind the 10th place finisher from Indian Hill.

Photo from the CHL Meet thanks to Rod Apfelbeck.

Ultimate Ultimate

The Wyoming Ultimate boys team capped another strong season with a fifth place finish in the state tournament in Versailles this weekend.  Wyoming beat Pickerington and Westerville North to advance to the quarterfinals, before dropping a tight 9-12 decision to eventual runner-up Mason.  Wyoming then overcame a 1-8 halftime deficit to beat St. Charles (Columbus) 13-12 to claim fifth place.

Wyoming seniors Gus Bradley, Thomas Harmon, Jay Klein, Jaden Shapiro, Daniel Tighe, and Joe White closed their Ultimate careers at Wyoming in style with the fifth place game win.  Joe, who will play Ultimate at Carleton College, led the team with 27 scoring throws and nine defenses in the five games at State, while Jay had eight goals, Daniel had six, and Jaden had 11 scoring throws.

Thanks to Coach White for the picture and the great news.

Great Run at Regionals

This team of Jack Schwartz, Joe White, Cullen O’Brien and Zachary Herbert placed 8th out of 16+ teams in the 4x800 relay at the University of Dayton Regionals last week. Wyoming had a number of excellent runners also compete at the Regional level.

Congratulations to Cullen O’Brian who made it to State in the 2 mile run.  He runs this Saturday at Ohio State University! Thanks to Coach Glendenning and his team for another excellent spring Track and Field season.

Thanks to Kirsten Roberts for the new and the picture.

11 Seconds Out

Wyoming alumna, Emily Stites ('12) recently competed in the NCAA Eastern Prelims.  The photo above and the following text is an excerpt from the Jacob Skipper article found on the William and Mary Tribe Athletics website.

The William & Mary women's track and field got NCAA competition underway Thursday at the Eastern Prelims in Jacksonville, with three women competing in two events.  The top finisher for the Tribe was senior Emily Stites, who wrapped up her outstanding four-year career with a 34:52.11 showing in the 10,000m for 15th place.  Stites was just 11 seconds behind qualifying, and finishes her collegiate career as W&M's all-time leading All-American for women's track with seven All-American honors.

Check out the full story HERE.

JV Boys Golf Tryouts

Download the flyer HERE for information about the August JV Boys Golf tryouts.

Varsity Golf photo thanks to Rod Apfelbeck

Boys Lacrosse

Remember back on April 30th when the Boys Lacrosse team beat Lebanon 8-5 in the rain? 

In case you need a refresher, Miguel Robles sent in a set of shots to share.  

Thanks to Miguel for the pictures.

See more HERE

Enquirer Winter All Stars

Girls Basketball
Player of the Year
Ashli O’Neal: The senior was the Cincinnati Hills League player of the year and second-team all-district. She posted 23.2 points per game, 3.3 rebounds and 5.2 steals.

First Team
Ashli O'Neal

Honorable Mention
Kayla Hampton

Tri-County Press Awards
Ashli O’Neal, senior: The Cincinnati Hills League player of the year and second team All-District, she posted 23.2 points per game, 3.3 rebounds and 5.2 steals.

Kayla Hampton, junior:  Hampton was CHL second team for coach Gerry Lackey. She was second on the Cowboys in scoring at 8.5 per game and led in assists with 2.4.

Haley Stewart, senior: Stewart was CHL second team for coach Gerry Lackey. She was third in the league in rebounds with 9.4 per game and third in blocks with 2.9. She finished third on the team in scoring at 7.6 per game and second in assists with Ashli O’Neal at 1.9 per game.

Boys Basketball
First Team
Lonnie Grayson, Wyoming: The junior was the CHL player of the year for the 18-5 Cowboys who shared the CHL title with Indian Hill. Led the league in steals with 3.2 per game and averaged 5.5 rebounds.

Garyn Prater, Wyoming: Junior was named first-team all-CHL for the Cowboys. Averaged 14.7 points per game and 5.1 rebounds.

Second Team
Jake Edmonds: Junior was first-team all-CHL and led the league in assists with 4.2 per game. He averaged 9.1 points per game and shot 42.1 percent from the field.

Mason Rogers: The senior was the consummate team player and a four-year starter that led the team in rebounding at 6.1 per game. Averaged 5.3 points shooting 51.3 from the field and 54.5 from the arc.

Tri-County Press Awards
Lonnie Grayson, junior:  Grayson was CHL Player of the Year for the 18-5 Cowboys who shared the CHL title with Indian Hill. Grayson also led the league in steals with 3.2 per game and averaged 5.5 rebounds.

Garyn Prater, junior: Prater was CHL first team for the Cowboys. Prater averaged 14.7 points per game and 5.1 rebounds.

Jake Edmonds, junior: Edmonds was first team CHL and led the league in assists with 4.2 per game. He averaged 9.1 points per game and shot 42.1 percent from the field.

Mason Rogers, senior: Consummate team player for Wyoming and a four-year starter that led the team in rebounding at 6.1 per game. He averaged 5.3 points shooting 51.3 from the field and 54.5 from the arc. Rogers was second team CHL.

Joey Edmonds, freshman: Joey Edmonds was second team CHL for the Cowboys. He was third on the team in scoring at 10 points per game and third in assists with 2.7. He led the team at 78 percent from the free throw line.

Wrestling
Honorable Mention
138 - Yima Nyamor
145 - Noah Pitman
160 - Justin Shields
170 - Luke Kremzar

Tri-County Press Awards
Yima Nyamor, sophomore: Nyamor was first team CHL for CHL Coach of the Year Brian Pitman at 138 pounds. He advanced to the Division II district tournament at Wilmington and was the DII runner-up in the sectional at Batavia.

Justin Shields, senior: Shields was CHL first team at 160 pounds. He advanced to the Division II district tournament at Wilmington and was third in the DII sectional at Batavia.

Noah Pitman, junior: Pitman was CHL second team at 145 pounds. He advanced to the Division II district tournament at Wilmington and was the DII runner-up in the sectional at Batavia.

Luke Kremzar, senior: Kremzar was CHL second team at 170 pounds. He advanced to the Division II district tournament at Wilmington and was fourth in the DII sectional at Batavia.

Girls Swimming
First Team
Lia Thomas: Junior was CHL second-team on the 400 freestyle relay. At the Division II state meet, she finished 10th in the 50 freestyle, 15th in the 100 free, sixth in the 200 free relay and fifth in the 400 free relay.

Second Team
Becca Prangley: The sophomore was second team all-CHL as part of the the 400 freestyle relay. At the Division II state meet, she finished 16th in the 50 freestyle; sixth in the 200 free relay and fifth in the 400 free relay.

Tri-County Press Awards
Becca Prangley, sophomore: Prangley was CHL second team on the 400 freestyle relay. At the Division II state meet in Canton, she finished 16th in the 50 freestyle; sixth in the 200 free relay and fifth in the 400 free relay.

Sara Washienko, senior: Washienko was CHL second team on the 400 freestyle relay. At the Division II state meet she was sixth on the 200 free relay team and fifth on the 400 free relay.

Anne Criddle, junior: Criddle was CHL second team on the 400 freestyle relay. At the Division II state meet she was sixth on the 200 free relay tea and fifth on the 400 free relay.

Lia Thomas, junior: Thomas was CHL second team on the 400 freestyle relay. At the Division II state meet in Canton, she finished 10th in the 50 freestyle, 15th in the 100 free, sixth in the 200 free relay and fifth in the 400 free relay.

Boys Swimming
First Team
Carson Burt: The junior was first-team all-CHL in the 200 and 500 freestyle for the Cowboys along with the 400 freestyle relay. Was on the second-team 200 free relay. At the Division II state meet in Canton, Burt was third in the 100 freestyle, second in the 200 free and part of the state champion 200 free relay. Was also on the third-place 400 free relay.

Christopher Rutter: The senior was first team all-CHL in the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke and 400 free relay and second team on the 200 free relay. At the Division II state meet in Canton, Rutter was eighth in the 100 breaststroke; 14th in the 200 IM and part of the state champion 200 free relay. Was also on the third-place 400 free relay.

Second Team
Philip Brocker: The sophomore was first team all-CHL on the 400 free relay and second team on the 200 free relay. At the Division II state meet in Canton, Brocker was 15th in the 200 freestyle and part of the state champion 200 free relay. Was also on the third-place 400 free relay and 14th-place 200 medley relay.

Connor Williams: The junior was first-team all-CHL on the 400 free relay and second-team in the 50 and 100 freestyle and 200 free relay. Was part of the state champion 200 free relay at the Division II state championship. Was also on the third-place 400 free relay.

Honorable Mention
Nicholas Denson

Tri-County Press Awards
Carson Burt, junior: Burt was CHL first team in the 200 and 500 freestyle for the Cowboys along with the 400 freestyle relay. He was on the second team 200 free relay for CHL Coach of the Year Dave Elliott. At the Division II state meet in Canton, Burt was third in the 100 freestyle; second in the 200 free and part of the state champion 200 free relay. He was also on the third-place 400 free relay

Christopher Rutter, senior: Rutter was CHL first team in the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke and 400 free relay and second team on the 200 free relay. At the Division II state meet in Canton, Rutter was eighth in the 100 breaststroke; 14th in the 200 IM and part of the state champion 200 free relay. He was also on the third-place 400 free relay.

Connor Williams, junior: Williams was CHL first team on the 400 free relay and second team in the 50 and 100 freestyle and 200 free relay. He was part of the state champion 200 free relay at the Division II state championship. He was also on the third-place 400 free relay.

Philip Brocker, sophomore: Brocker was CHL first team on the 400 free relay and second team on the 200 free relay. At the Division II state meet in Canton, Brocker was 15th in the 200 freestyle and part of the state champion 200 free relay. He was also on the third-place 400 free relay and 14th-place 200 medley relay.

William Jordan, sophomore: Jordan was CHL second team on the 200 medley relay. The squad finished 14th at the Division II state meet.

Nicholas Denson, sophomore: Denson was CHL second team on the 200 medley relay. The squad finished 14th at the Division II state meet.

Holden Jurell, sophomore: Jurell was CHL second team on the 200 medley relay. The squad finished 14th at the Division II state meet.

Andrew Derge, junior: Derge was CHL second team on the 200 medley relay.

Charlie Donnelly, junior: Donnelly was CHL second team in diving. At the Division II state meet, he finished ninth.

Ilusha Gerimshuck, freshman: Gerimshuck qualified for the Division II state meet in diving and finished 23rd.

Boys Bowling
Tri-County Press Awards
Daniel Tighe, senior: Tighe advanced to the Division II sectional tournament at Colerain
and had a three-game series of 482 with a high game of 185.

Girls Bowling
First Team
Megan Piper: Senior was tied for 65th at the Division II district tournament with a 401 series and a high game of 162. Was Division II all-city.

Honorable Mention
Hannah Peeno
Sophia Abrams

Tri-County Press Awards
Megan Piper, senior: Piper was tied for 65th at the Division II district tournament with a 401 series and a high game of 162. Piper was Division II All-City.

Hannah Peeno, senior: Peeno was 71st at the Division II district tournament with a 367 series. Peeno was DII honorable mention.

Sophia Abrams, senior: Abrams was 74th at the Division II district tournament with a 361 series and a high game of 142. Abrams was DII honorable mention.

Four For State!

AD, Jan WIlking sent in the good word.

Jay Klein, Chris Murray, Joe Kelly and Nolan Morley have all qualified for the state finals in tennis.  Play begins on Friday morning.  There will be a state send off for the student athletes on Thursday at 2:45pm in the Rotunda.  All are welcome!  Go Cowboys!

Golf Camp

There will be a junior golf camp open to all middle school and high school freshmen students for the 2016 – 2017 school year.  Boys and girls are welcome to participate.

Date: Monday, July 18, 2016
Location: Maketewah Country Club
Time: 8:30 AM until 11:45
Cost: $65 / student includes all instruction, a snack and drink during the camp, and a participation prize

During the camp, students will get a chance to learn about all aspects of the game of golf, including the full swing, chip shots and putting.  Previous experience with the game is not necessary.  Clubs will be provided for anyone who does not have their own.  Registration deadline is Friday, July 1st.  Camp is limited to the first 25 kids who sign up.

Email Wyoming HS Boys Varsity Golf Coach Rod Crider (rodcrid@hotmail.com) if you have questions or if you’d like to register.

Could It Have Been Any Closer

Coach Crawford reported for the Girls Lacrosse team's super exciting tournament game.

The Cowboys Lacrosse team travelled to Granville, Ohio to take on the Blue Aces in first round Girls Lacrosse State action.  It was a hard fought contest with the Cowboys losing in overtime, 10-11.  After exchanging goals  in the first seven minutes of play and tied 2-2, the Blue Aces pulled to a 5-3 lead with four minutes remaining in the first half.  Successive goals by Marielle Smith and Lindsay Stewart brought the game to a 5-5 tie by halftime.  In the first two minutes of second half play, goals by Lindsay Stewart and Libby Wadds established a slight lead by the Cowboys at 7-5.  The Blue Aces continued to chip away and pulled to a 9-10 lead with 3:20 left in the game until with 50 seconds left, Lindsay Stewart scored the equalizer on a Smith assist, score 10-10 at the close of regulation play.  But it was in sudden victory overtime where the Blue Aces netted the final goal and determined the outcome of the game.

The Cowboys finish their season at 7 wins and 8 losses.

Softball CHL Awards

The following softball players were honored after the team's 2nd place finish in the CHL (8-4, 14-5 overall)

Reagan Raymer - first team CHL

Ally Golden - second team CHL

Madeline Juergens - second team CHL

Skylar Wolski - second team CHL

Sammi Campbell - second team CHL

Reily Boss - honorable mention

Tennis Summer Camp

There will be a 2 week tennis camp this summer running from June 6 to 17.
Wyoming HS Varsity and Junior Varsity boys and girls are encouraged to attend.

The tennis camp is open to all tennis players who are interested in improving their tennis game and competing in USTA tournament play.

Please pass along the application to anyone you think it might apply.

Currently accepting applications. 12 player limit.
Download the application HERE

Girls Lacrosse Senior Night

Thursday, May 12th was Senior Night for the Girls Lacrosse team.  

The team routed Seven Hills 15-5, 

and much celebrating ensued.

Thanks to Kara Pendery for the great pictures.

See more HERE

Cara Hummel was also on hand and has some Senior recognition pictures HERE

Post Season Softball

Lisa Golden filed the following report for the Softball team.

The 2016 Wyoming Cowboy Softball team continued their impressive season last night winning their first postseason game in 7 years.  Peaking at the right time, the Cowboys played their best game yet.  With a bit of fortune, the game was originally to be played at Blanchester, but was moved to Wyoming’s playable field.
In the top of the first, Senior Ally Golden walked after working a 3-2 count.  Reily Boss then singled to center, and Reagan Raymer followed with another walk to load the bases.  The Blanchester pitcher then settled down to strike out two before giving up a walk to Senior Madeline Juergens to score Ally.  That was all the Cowboys got offensively for a while.  The Blanchester girls managed a double and single in the bottom of the first to tie the score at 1-1 after one inning.
A great pitcher’s duel ensued, coupled with very sound defense on both sides resulting in the 1-1 game entering the seventh inning.  Madeline faced 16 batters in the last 3 innings (Blanchester got 2 hits in each of those innings), but stayed in control and worked her way out of several jams.
At the plate, Madeline lead off with a walk, went to second on the Blanchester pitcher’s only wild pitch, advanced to third on a ground-out by Shelby Fritz, and scored on Michaela Fetter’s single for a 2-1 lead going to the bottom of the seventh.  Blanchester then hit a single, double, and an out later had Blanchester’s leading hitter coming to the plate with runners on second and third (the tying and winning runs).  A bold move to walk the next batter left Madeline with little room for error.  As she did all game, Madeline pitched out of a jam with back to back grounders to Reagan Raymer for the force at home and then to first to end the game.  Cowboys WIN!!!

Despite a valiant effort, the team fell to Goshen in the second round.

Thanks to Lisa Golden for this and all the other reports this season.

See more Blanchester game pictures HERE

See more Goshen game pictures HERE

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Lap 2 from the CHL Track Meet

We posted previously about the Track team's great CHL performance. 

Rod Apfelbeck handed off some great pictures that we thought deserved a quick lap around.

And Coach Glendenning was caught proving the old saying, 

"Those who can do, and those who can do extremely well coach."

Thanks to Rod Apfelbeck for the pictures.

See more HERE.

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Middle School Summer Running

Attention rising 7th and 8th grade boys and girls as well as parents. If you are interested in getting information about summer fun runs or the Fall MS Cross Country season, please email Coach Nocks at rnocks@gmail.com

Tennis To Districts

From Coach Brock, "Congratulations to all of our players who competed in the Sectional Championships last week. And good luck to our Wyoming Varsity Doubles Teams (Nolan Morley and Joe Kelly, and Jay Klein and Chris Murray) who qualified for the Ohio Southwest District Championships. Districts start this Wednesday, May 18, Centerville High School."

Boys Lacrosse

Miguel Robles sent us some Boys Lacrosse pictures from the May 11th double overtime loss to Elder.

It looks like the Boys post-season play will begin 7:00pm Thursday, May 19th at Indian Hill.

Thanks to Miguel for the pictures.

See more HERE

Regular Season Wrap Up

Coach Crawford wraps up the regular season of the Girls Lacrosse team.

The Varsity squad finished their regular season at home hosting the Seven Hills Stingers.   With the score tied at 3 to 3 after 18 minutes of first half play, the Cowboys broke out in a scoring fury scoring 5 goals in four minutes of play.  Adding two more goals, the Cowboys went into half leading 10 to 5 and held on to win 15 to 5.  Goals were lead by Marielle Smith (4) followed by Haley Stewart (3), Elizabeth Hughes (2), Molly Izenson (1), Emily Wood (1), Lindsay Stewart (1), Madelyn Taylor (1), Kelly Lyons (1), and Ashley Moher (1).  Marielle Smith lead with assists (6), followed by Libby Fisher (1), Riley Bahr (1), Ellie Marty (1), Lindsay Stewart (1), and Haley Stewart (1).  The Cowboys finish their regular season at 7 wins and 7 losses.

They will open their state tournament play next Tuesday in Granville, game time 5:30.

Also the following honors were announced from the State:

Reilly Simmons - 1st Team All-District;  2nd Team All-State
Marielle Smith - 1st Team All-District
Lindsay Stewart - District Honorable Mention

While you're in the Girls Lacrosse frame of mind, check out a few pictures from the Tuesday, May 3rd game against Springboro.

Thanks to Coach Crawford for the report, and 

Thanks to Rod Apfelbeck for the pictures.

See more HERE

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