Boys' golf tryouts

The schedule for tryouts for the WHS Varsity and JV Boys golf team for the Fall 2012 season has been set. The schedule will be:

• Monday, August 6 @ Wyoming Golf Club, start time 3:30 PM – No cost for this round
• Tuesday, August 7 @ Hidden Creek Park (used to be GE Park) Golf Course, start time 7:30 AM – Greens fees of $12 / player

Final rosters for both Varsity and JV will be set at the end of play on Tuesday 8/7. Players should observe the following key points in preparation for tryouts:

• The format of the tryouts will be stroke play
• In case of inclement weather, play will be suspended if lightning is seen in the area
• Appropriate dress code for both golf courses needs to be observed (no jeans or jean shorts, collared shirt required, etc.)
• Wyoming GC facilities (except the golf course) will be closed on Monday 8/6, so players should pack their own water / snacks as needed
• Hidden Creek Park clubhouse facilities will be open on Tuesday 8/7, so players can pack their own water / snacks or purchase at the course

If you have questions or concerns about the tryouts, please contact Boys Varsity Head Coach, Rod Crider, at 513-761-1003 or via email rodcrid@hotmail.com.

New Girls' Tennis Head Coach named

From ADSK:

Robert (Bob) Caress, Sr. has been named Girls Varsity Tennis Head Coach.

Bob has coached tennis for over 30 years. He is currently a Teaching Pro at Queen City Racquet Club. Bob was the Head Coach at Princeton when Princeton Boys Tennis won the Team State Championship in 2005 (the first tennis team in Cincinnati to win the Ohio Boys Team State Championship). Bob is also in the Bradley University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Rob Caress, who won a State Championship in High School and has coached the Princeton Boys Tennis Team the past 4 years, will work together with Bob during this Fall.

We are very excited to have the leadership and experience of both Bob and Rob.

Bob and Rob replace Chris Hemmingway, who stepped down this Spring due to professional commitments.

Gerry Lackey named girls' basketball head coach

Gerry Lackey has been named the new girls' basketball head coach. 

Press release here.

Football preview

JJ Huddle 2012 Wyoming football preview here.

Tri-County Press 6-20-12

This week's issue here.

Coverage includes Sportsman of the Year (congrats to Corbin Guggenheim), Sportswoman of the Year (congrats to Clara Rodrigue) and an article about Wyoming grad, Wyoming Hall of Famer, and Olympic medalist in the hurdles David Payne.

UPDATE - Apparently I jumped the gone on David being a Wyoming Hall of Famer.  Thanks to the anonymous commenter.

Second Annual Richard Beck Memorial Golf Outing

PDF here.

Ian Kadish, WHS '07, assigned to Vancouver Canadians

Ian Kadish, WHS '07, was recently assigned to the Vancouver Canadians, a single A club in the Toronto Blue Jays' organization and a member of the Northwest League.

"Clayton's Crew" in town as season looms - article about the team arriving for the season - Ian is right below the coach's hand in the picture.

The Canadians began play last Friday and open their home season tomorrow.  They are 3-1 going into tonight's game.

Jolson wins scholarship award

From the Enquirer:

Four area students were among 54 state-wide recipients Friday night at the 20th annual Ohio High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Banquet in Columbus.

Aaron Abbott of Lebanon, Elizabeth Heinbach of Indian Hill, Michelle Jolson of Wyoming and Mackenzie Shelley of Mariemont received awards based on a combination of grade-point averages, ACT or SAT scores, varsity letters earned, athletic achievements and a written essay.  The scholarship winners were determined by the six district boards around the state...

Jolson's GPA was 3.95 and she earned 13 varsity letters in soccer, basketball, track & field and swimming.  She is going to Brown University.

Enquirer Salute to Individual Champions

Enquirer Salute to Individual Champions - Emily Stites is 19 of 25.

Lax camp next week

Lax camp starts next week.

PDF of flyer above here. Application form here.