August 30, 2007

sports

Bulldog sports roundup

3 TD not enough to win
The Yellow Springs High School football team lost its first football game of the season 34–19 on Thursday, Aug. 23, against Cincinnati Christian.

Adrian Lester, quarterback, threw for 190 yards during the game with three receivers completing the Bulldogs’ three touch downs. Tony Parker, Jeremiah Stubblefield and Quinthony were the receivers responsible for the touch downs.

Raphael Allen, defensive linebacker, made an outstanding 16 tackles during the game.

Girls soccer wins 1, loses 2
With a lineup featuring six first-year varsity players, the YSHS girls soccer team lost its first game of the season 5–0 to an experienced Greeneview team on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The following Thursday, Aug. 23, Yellow Springs lost 3–1 to Urbana. But by Saturday, the Lady Bulldogs had had enough, and they beat Middletown Christian 3–1.

Against Middletown, Ryder Comstock scored the first goal unassisted to put the Lady Bulldogs up by one in the first half. Yellow Springs maintained its momentum in the second half with goals by Olivia Chen assisted by Anne Weigand, and another one from Comstock assisted by Chen.

Bulldog goalkeeper Sarah Morrison had nine saves.
According to Yellow Springs Coach MacKenzie Reynolds, the Bulldog defense, lead by Ellen Swisher and Rachel Trumbull, held its ground on several strong offensive attacks from Middletown. The offense was assisted greatly by midfielders Megan Kaplon and Danielle Doubt. “I think that we started out against a couple of very good teams, but we are now starting to find our stride,” she said. “I am looking forward to a strong season from this team.”

Boys soccer opens 3–1–0
The YSHS boys soccer team began their fall season last week with wins against Greene-view, Urbana and Greenon, and a tie against Cincinnati powerhouse Summit Country Day.

Yellow Springs began on the road at Greeneview on Tuesday, Aug. 21, and claimed a decisive 4–1 victory with two goals by Ben Armstrong and one each from James Butler and Jake GunderKline. Assists were provided by Armstrong, Butler and Jake GunderKline.

Last Thursday night, Aug. 23, the Urbana Hillclimbers fell to the Bulldogs, 9–0. Finding a place in the scoring column for Yellow Springs were Butler with 4, Brock GunderKline with 2 and Todd Sheets, Armstrong and Zeke Hardman with 1 each. Butler and Sheets each had two assists, while Armstrong and Kyle Buchwalder each had one. Alex Turner recorded the shutout in goal for the Bulldogs.

On Saturday, Aug. 25, Cincinnati Summit Country Day wasted no time stunning the Yellow Springs defense with a quick score in the first 30 seconds. The ’Dogs battled back with a 20 yard free-kick from Armstrong just before the halftime break. Playing a more inspired second half, the Bulldogs maintained offensive pressure, but could not score. The game ended in a 1–1 tie.

On Monday, Aug. 27, the Bulldogs downed the Greenon Knights 3–0. Lighting up the scoreboard for Yellow Springs were Brock GunderKline, assisted by Sheets; Jake GunderKline, assisted by Brock GunderKline; and Hardman, assisted by Jake GunderKline.

Recreational soccer teams now forming
Teams are now being formed for the Yellow Springs Recreational Soccer League’s fall season. Anyone who missed registration last week and wants to be placed on a team should call one of the following league directors: Bronze Cup (7-, 8- and 9-year olds): Bob Curley, 767-7070; Silver Cup (10- and 11-year olds) and Gold Cup (12-, 13- and 14-year olds): Bill Hardman, 767-8433.

Volunteers sought for youth baseball league
The Yellow Springs Youth Baseball program is looking for volunteers to coach and help organize the Major League (10- to 14-year-old division) for the 2008 season. If interested, call Chris Lloyd at 767-9318 at your earliest convenience.

YSHS games rescheduled
The Yellow Springs High School boys soccer game scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m., is an away game at Springfield Catholic Central.

The boys JV team has added a home game on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m., against Xenia Nazarene.