October 26, 2006

sports

Bulldog Sports Roundup

Cross country second at district
The Bulldogs pulled out another trifecta last week, taking the first three places and putting a fourth runner in the top ten to win its own 21st Annual John Bryan Invitational cross country meet on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The Yellow Springs harriers then took second place in the District championship on Saturday, Oct. 21. Fort Loramie was first with 52 points, followed by Yellow Springs with 62, Anna with 92, and Sidney Lehman Catholic with 98 points. All four teams advanced to the regional final which will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, on the levee in downtown Troy. Minster, from the Spencerville District, is the favorite going into the regional finals.

At the John Bryan Invitational, Sam Borchers crossed first in 16:44, with Evan Firestone just one second behind. Andy Peters finished third for Yellow Springs in 17:21. Twenty-two teams competed in the men’s race.

Alter won the women’s race, with Green-on’s Jordan Stafford coming in first for the women’s individual scores.

Boys soccer makes semifinals
The YSHS boys soccer team opened Division III tournament action by hosting Lewisburg Triad on Monday, Oct. 16, and giving the visitors a sound 22–0 beating. The Bulldogs then took a 2–0 victory against the Greeneview Rams on Thursday, Oct. 19, to advance to the district semifinals against the number one tournament seed, Oakwood. Despite playing some of their best soccer of the year, the ’Dogs fell to the Lumberjacks on Monday. Oct. 23, by a final score of 3–2, to end a magnificent season at 16–2–1.

Against Lewisburg, scoring for Yellow Springs were James Butler (5), Kyle Buchwalder (5), Max Buchwalder (3), Brandon Carver-Halley (3), Todd Sheets (2), Asa Casenheiser, Chris Johnson, Kevin Sikes-Gilbert and Andrew Ferguson. Adding assists were Sikes-Gilbert (4), Ferguson (2), Jake GunderKline (2), Johnson, Carver-Halley, Brock GunderKline, Casenhiser, Onfroy-Curley and Sheets.

Against Greeneview, Brock Gunder- Kline put Yellow Springs ahead early when he finished a loose ball in the penalty box in the third minute of the game. Butler added an insurance goal 20 minutes later, assisted by Ben Armstrong.

In the match against Oakwood, Oakwood capitalized early by knocking in a free-kick followed directly by a score on a loose ball to go ahead 2–0. The Bulldogs scratched and clawed their way back into the game, tying the score at 2 before the half, on goals by Butler and Sheets, who knocked in a back-pass from Kyle Buchwalder.

In the second half Yellow Springs continued to attack and pressure the Oakwood defense, but could not find the back of the nets. With just under four minutes remaining, Oakwood earned a long throw-in deep in the Bulldogs’ defensive end, which bounced around long enough for an Oakwood player to kick it in for the game-winner.

Girls soccer loses second round
The YSHS girls soccer team finished its season on a cold, rainy night last Thursday, Oct. 19, losing 8–0 to the Greeneview Rams, seeded first in the Division II sectional tournament.

Despite an imperfect ending, the team enjoyed a fine season, finishing with a record of 8–7–2. Coach MacKenzie Reynolds praised the team’s senior leadership, co-captains India Scarver and Erin Silvert-Noftle. “Our girls improved and fought hard all season long, and a great deal of the credit goes to our captains,” she said.

Junior Rosa Dixon, set to graduate early, was also singled out as a fine teammate and reliable player who will be missed.

Football loses close game
YSHS lost to Ridgemont 28–20 at the Senior Night game on Friday, Oct. 20.

The Bulldogs opened the scoring with a 35-yard interception by Raphael Allen. The extra point by Andrew Ferguson was good. Then Ridgemont came back to put Yellow Springs down 22–7 at the halftime. The Bulldogs recovered in the second half, driving down the field to score on a three-yard pass from Joey Bailey to Antonio Woodard. The kick by Ferguson was good.

On the following kickoff Allen ran down the field and scooped up a muffed return by Ridgemont. The ’Dogs then scored on a 17-yard pass from Bailey to Ryan -Newsome, but the pass for 2 extra points failed, making the score 22–20. The Bulldogs dug deep and tried to pull out the win but Ridgemont scored again making the final 28–20.

Bailey had 13 carries for 75 yards and one catch for nine yards. In passing he was 6 for 12 in 65 yards with one interception. Woodard caught five passes for 39 yards. Joe Fugate caught one pass for 7 yards. Ryan Newsome caught one for 17 yards, and -Jeremiah Stubblefield was one for 16 yards.

Swim team begins

The Yellow Springs High School girls and boys swimming teams will begin practice at the Antioch College pool on Friday, Nov. 3, and continue each weekday evening from 5:30 until 7 p.m., except on evenings when meets are scheduled. Meet schedules can be picked up at the high school office. McKinney School students are welcome to join the high school teams for practices.

For further information, please contact Abby Guiler at 614-226-3645 or Dave -Wishart at 767-1415.

Sign-up for grade school basketball

Registration for the fourth–sixth grade traveling basketball program will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, 12–1 p.m., at the Bryan Community Center gym. Four teams (fifth and sixth grade girls and boys) compete in the KTC (Kenton Trace Conference), composed of teams from eight towns. Fourth graders are eligible to play on the fifth-grade teams. Each team will hold November clinics designed to teach skills and to place players on either a traveling team or the less-competitive Yellow Springs rec league, which starts in January. Traveling team rosters are set by December. Contact Rich Miller at 767-2049 or richmiller1@gmail.com with questions.

Basketball to begin

Basketball practice for the Yellow Springs High School and McKinney School begins Nov. 6. Sign-up sheets are available at the high school. Open gym for basketball will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m. in the high school gym.

Crickets basketball play to begin Friday, Oct. 27

The Crickets Basketball program for first–third grade girls and boys will begin Friday, Oct. 27, at the Bryan Community Center. Sessions are held from 6 to 7 p.m. through Dec. 15. Registration forms may be completed and turned in at the first session. The program’s focus is on fundamentals useful in playing and enjoying the game of basketball. Participation is free and donations are accepted. Contact Rich Miller 767-2049 with questions.

Fall YSHS sports awards ceremony

Yellow Springs High School will sponsor the high school and McKinney School fall sports awards ceremony Thursday, Nov. 2, in the high school gym. The McKinney ceremony begins at 7 p.m., and the high school ceremony begins at 7:45 p.m.

McKinney PTO sets date for volleyball tourney

The McKinney PTO IMPACT Volleyball Tournament, with teams composed of students, parents and faculty members, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m., in the Yellow Springs High School gym.

YSEE now taking grant applications

The Yellow Springs Endowment for Education has funds available for programs and projects that would benefit the students of the Yellow Springs public schools. YSEE represents a long term effort to ensure the continued excellence, distinctiveness and diversity of curriculum and programs for all students in the Yellow Springs Exempted School District.

Currently, small grants up to $500 are available to staff members and students. Other individuals (in collaboration with staff or students) may apply for these grant monies as well.

The applications for larger grants (over $500) will be available Jan. 1–March 31, 2007. Applications and information are available through the schools, the board office and by contacting Lauren Miller, the YSEE grants committee chair.

For additional information, call Miller at 767-2072.

YSHS fall play seeks ’50s props

Special props and 1950s era items are being sought for the Yellow Springs High School’s fall production of Ken Ludwig’s play Moon Over Buffalo, which will be directed by Andrea Auten.

Items needed include 1950s style dishes (white, blue or mint bread plates, plastic mugs, tea cups and water pitcher), a small refrigerator, a chaise lounge, a telephone, an overnight bag (light colored or floral print) and men’s garment bag and a coffee maker. Four dueling stage swords are also needed.

To lend or donate any of these items, contact John Fleming at 767-2718 or e-mail Mary Beth Burkholder at maryb45387@sbcglobal.net.

Drama Club to present comedy

The Yellow Springs High School Drama Club & Thespian Troupe #4671, in conjunction with the YSHS Theatre Arts Association, will present its fall play Moon Over Buffalo, a comedy by Ken Ludwig, on Fridays–Sundays, Nov. 10–12 and 17–19, at the Mills Lawn auditorium.

The play, under the direction of Andrea Auten, chronicles the antics of the members of a failing Repertory Theater Company. The comedy is “crammed full of feints, mistaken identities, foppery, great one-liners, Vaudevillian door-slamming scenes and swordplay that will keep you laughing from beginning to end,” according to Auten.

Friday and Saturday performances will take place at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances will take place at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Reservations can be made by calling 767-1105 after Nov. 1. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.