October 21, 2004

sports

Cheering on the parade Yellow Springs High School varsity cheerleaders rode in the Homecoming parade Friday afternoon. From left, Anna Haller, Jessica Moore, Georgia Alexander and Kristen Wiles rally support from the crowd.

YSHS Bulldogs victorious in Homecoming game

Yellow Springs High School seniors Duncan Silvert-Noftle and Evin Wimberly were crowned Homecoming King and Queen last Friday, Oct. 15, during the football game.

The inhospitable cold and drizzle that started Friday’s Homecoming game against Lima-Perry did nothing but invigorate the Bulldog zeal for a much deserved 37–22 victory.

Yellow Springs wasted no time at all for its first touchdown seven minutes into the game on a 14-yard run by Matt Hull. The home team occupied Lima territory for the rest of the quarter and ended in perfect position at the start of the second quarter to score the evening’s number-two touchdown on a 24-yard run by Cody Johnson.

At 12–0, the Commodores fought back for two back-to-back touchdowns, one on a fake pass deep in the Bulldogs’ zone. But another 40-yard charge into the end zone by Hull put Yellow Springs up again at 18–14 before the half.

Both teams scored several times, but the Bulldogs were determined that this was their night. Johnson ran four yards for his second touchdown in the fourth quarter, with Scott Keyes kicking for the extra point. Hull also snuck in one more 19-yard touchdown before the night was over.

Hull finished with 27 carries and a total gain of 197 yards. Johnson had 10 carries for a total of 70 yards. Kyle Truitt caught 2 passes for 57 yards, and quarterback Jake Fulton was 3 for 7 in passing for 71 yards.

Accolades are also due to Yellow Springs’ defensive players. Jerrico Stubblefield had 11 tackles and an interception, Kilan Brown had 8 tackles, Hull had 6 tackles, Martin Bakari had 5 tackles and an interception, and Josh Foster had 4 tackles.

Having the 1973 team at the game was an inspiration that pumped the team up to grab a great win.

Sports Round up

Compiled by Lauren Heaton

McKinney football ends proudly
The McKinney School football team finished its first winning season in five years with a proud 4–3 record. Joey Bailey closed out the year with 24 touchdowns, but none of the team’s achievements would have been possible without the support of every player.

Boys soccer wraps up season
The YSHS boys soccer team had two wins and a loss last week to end the regular season.

On Tuesday, Oct. 12, Yellow Springs traveled to the Miami Valley School and took a 3–2 loss, its first Metro Buckeye Conference loss in two years.

Two days later, Yellow Springs earned a 10–0 win against Middletown Christian. Woodburn collected four goals, Silvert-Noftle had three, and Scott Keyes, Armstrong and Kyle Buchwalder each had one.

Last Saturday Yellow Springs finished its regular season with a 1–0 win over Dayton Christian, the area’s fourth-ranked Division III team. The game’s only goal came midway through the second half when Bulldog central defender Brandon Carver-Halley fought off several tackles to shoot from 25 yards out and put the ball past the Warriors’ diving goalkeeper.

Yellow Springs finished their regular season with a 12–2–1 record. Yellow Springs shares its MBC-championship title with Miami Valley, as both teams finished with an in-conference record of 6–1–1.

The team opens tournament play tonight, Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., hosting the winner of last Monday’s Bethel/Northeastern game. The district semifinal match will be held on Monday, Oct. 25, and the district championship game will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28. Yellow Springs is first seed in the tournament and will host all of its tournament games through the district championship, kicking off at 7 p.m.

YSHS JVs win one, lose one
The YSHS JV team closed out its season with a 2–1 win over Troy Christian and a 4–0 loss to Dayton Christian. Zac Katz-Stein, assisted by Jeremy Upton and Evan Gerthoffer, provided the scoring punch for the victory over Troy Christian. The JVs finished with a 7–3–1 record.

FC Springs play
FC Springs ’95 lost to the Springfield Thunder last weekend, 6–1. Hunter Young scored the lone goal for the U-9 Springs. FC Springs ’90 tied the Aviators, 1–1 on Brock GunderKline’s goal, and lost to Oakwood United, 3–1, with Jake GunderKline netting the U-14 Springs’ goal. FC Springs ’90 is in action this weekend at home. Saturday the Arrows come to town, followed by the Warriors on Sunday. Both games kick off at 1 p.m.

Girls win over Dayton Christian
The Yellow Springs High School girls soccer team closed its year with a win over Dayton Christian. In years past, Yellow Springs has had much difficulty with this team, but this year the Lady Bulldogs came ready to play.

The first half was tied at 0–0, with teams playing well on both sides of the ball. The defense for Yellow Springs was key to keeping Dayton Christian scoreless in the first half. The girls worked well together and stopped every Dayton Christian scoreless, as the girls vowed to take over the second half, and they did. With 23 minutes left to play in the game, Emily Foubert scored unassisted, getting around both the sweeper and the goalkeeper.

Her lone goal was the deciding factor in the game, but what made the win possible for Yellow Springs was the great work of the defense, according to Coach McKenzie Reynolds. Keeper Lila Jensen had seven saves and earned her fifth shutout of the year (Yellow Springs had six total shutouts). Outside backs India Scarver and Olivia Smith contained the Dayton Christian strikers, Tricia McLinden aided the defense with her great clears and sweeper Jennifer Smith led the defense with her speed and ball skills. Jennifer Smith also had a goal line save, this one with only a few minutes left in the game. Ellen Swisher also helped out the defense as she came in from the bench several times.

The Lady Bulldogs were thrilled with their victory and their play. The team’s record for the regular season was 10–2–3.

They began Division III tournament action Tuesday night at home against Tri-County North. If Yellow Springs wins, the team plays the winner of the Greeneview (3)/Ridgeville Christian match away tonight, Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. The winner of that match will play again on Oct. 25, and the victor will play the finals of the Dayton 2 Division III match on Oct. 28. All games are away, and they begin at 7 p.m.

Volleyball team wins final game
Thursday, Oct. 14, was the Lady Bulldogs’ senior night and the last game of the regular season. Yellow Springs came into the “Clash of the Titans” match against Ridgeville Christian as the underdog from earlier in the season.

Yellow Springs got off to a slow start in the first round of play and lost the round 19–25.

Ridgeville thought round two was to be a cakewalk, but after the break and some pep talk from coach Shirley Martin, Yellow Springs went in ready to do battle, taking game two 28–26. The fourth game of the evening was the deal breaker of the night, and Yellow Springs pulled out all the stops. The team’s communication and quick movement won them the game 25–22.

The Yellow Springs team finished the season third in the Metro Buckeye Conference. The team began its sectional tournament play on Tuesday against Jackson Center (3). If Yellow Springs wins, the team plays the winner of the Tri-Village (8)/Triad match away on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 7:20 p.m. The winner of that match will then play the winner of the Covington Upper bracket on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Butler High School in Farmersville.

McKinney team takes conference
The McKinney School volleyball team finished a storybook season by winning the Metro Buckeye Conference with a stellar 12-2 season record. The team was the #1 seed going into the tourney. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Troy Christian 25–17, 25–1 to make it to the tournament finals. In an exciting match, the Lady Bulldogs defeated a fine Middletown Christian team 25–18, 27–29, 15–7 to capture the Conference championship with an overall record of 14–2.

Coach Robert Martin praised his players, saying he was very proud of his championship team. The 8th-grade Lady Bulldogs are: Crystal Reedy, Ashanta’ Robinson, Ryder Comstock, Élan Orr, Tenia Scarver, Olivia Chen, Kristen Foster, Jessica Kellar, Claire Triplett, Kaci Yelton, Kristen Semler, Jenny Barnett, Sarah Adkins, and Erica Patterson.

Crickets youth basketball to start

The Crickets youth basketball program for girls and boys in first through third grade will begin on Friday, Oct. 29. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by the first session at 6.

Sessions will be held at the Bryan Community Center Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 and Nov. 19, and Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. on Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18.

There is no fee for participation, but donations will be accepted. The sessions will include instruction on basketball fundamentals as well as scrimmages, using eight-foot baskets (10-foot baskets may also be used for more advanced players). For more information, contact Rich Miller, 767-2049.