First of all, what a year it's been. So many memorable moments, so many heartbreaking defeats. Just off the top of my head (which is still fuzzy from being sick Tuesday) here's some memories I'll take from this past year...
-RC's Gary Roberts and Trevor Kuhlman each scoring 26 in the loss at Sacred Heart.
-Erica Hadachek getting run over by Katie Pratt at the end of the girls game just before, with no foul called.
-The RC guys surrendering just 38 to Sacred Heart in the return trip to Belleville.
-PV's Chelsea Freed and her 19 point, 13 rebound, 7 assist game at Hanover
-Celia Porter's 3 point chase and school record 47 3's made.
-Late season "Red Outs" for RC games
-6 minute "stall" for the RC guys vs TMP
-The fun the softball team had playing with eachother.
-35 degrees and rain broadcasting the second of the double header against Beloit.
-Hanging out at track meets for the HS and JH.
-State track and the great performances (Nickie Weir in the Shot, Heather Bergmann in a great battle for the Javelin)
-RC JH football starting off with a win at SES, 46-0.
-Derek Barrett's 48 carry, 257 yard performance in the playoff loss to Quinter.
-Braden Bloomfield's 6 TD runs against Deerfield.
- Zero-zero second half scoring in the 8 man D-1 State Title game. Baileyville defeated Clifton/Clyde 24-16.
That's what i got right now. By all means, leave me more in the comments. I konow I left plenty out there. Here's to 2009!
Oh, by the way, I'll pick Nebraska over Clemson in the Gator Bowl, 31-21
RCHS Reschedulings
| Date | Activity | Opponent | Rescheduled |
| Tue, Dec. 16 | RCHS Basketball | @ Valley Heights | Fri, Jan. 2. Tip-off times remain the same. |
| Thu, Dec. 18 | RCMS Basketball | @ Minneapolis/Hillcrest | Postponed TBA |
| Thu, Dec. 18 | RCHS Music Concert | Will not be rescheduled | |
| Fri, Dec. 19 | RCHS Basketball | vs Russell | Tue, Jan. 27. First tip-off at 5:30 PM. |
| Fri, Dec. 19 | RCHS Wrestling | @ Southeast of Saline | Will not be rescheduled |
My bowl picks in bold, Big 12 in color
Today Poinsettia Bowl: Boise State (12-0) vs. Texas Christian (10-2) 7 p.m. ESPN
Wed. Hawaii Bowl: Notre Dame (6-6) at Hawaii (7-6) 7 p.m. ES ES PN
Fri. Motor City Bowl: Florida Atlantic (6-6) vs. Central Michigan (8-4) 6:30 p.m. ESPN2
Sat. Meineke B Bowl: North Carolina (8-4) vs. West Virginia (8-4) Noon ESPN
Sat. Champs Sports Bowl: Florida State (8-4) vs. Wisconsin (7-5) 3:30 p.m. ESPN
Sat. Emerald Bowl: California (8-4) vs. Miami, Fla. (7-5) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 28 Independence Bowl: Louisiana Tech (7-5) vs. Northern Illinois (6-6) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 29 PapaJohns.com Bowl: Rutgers (7-5) vs. North Carolina State (6-6) 2 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 29 Alamo Bowl: Northwestern (9-3) vs. Missouri (9-4) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 30 Humanitarian Bowl: Nevada (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5) 3:30 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 30 Holiday Bowl: Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Oregon (9-3) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 30 Texas Bowl: Rice (9-3) vs. Western Michigan (9-3) 7 p.m. NFL Network
Dec. 31 Armed Forces Bowl: Houston (7-5) vs. Air Force (8-4) 11 a.m. ESPN
Dec. 31 Sun Bowl: Oregon State (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (9-3) 1 p.m. CBS
Dec. 31 Music City Bowl: Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Boston C College (9-4) 2:30 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 31 Insight Bowl: Kansas (7-5) vs. Minnesota (7-5) 4:30 p.m. NFL Network
Dec. 31 Chick-fill-A Bowl: LSU (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (9-3) 6:30 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 1 Outback Bowl: Iowa (8-4) vs. South Carolina (7-5) 10 a.m. ESPN
Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl: Georgia (9-3) vs. Michigan S State (9-3) Noon ABC
Jan. 1 Gator Bowl: Nebraska (8-4) vs. Clemson (7-5) Noon CBS
Jan. 1 Rose Bowl: Southern Cal (11-1) vs. Penn State (11-1) 4 p.m. ABC
Jan. 1 Orange Bowl: Cincinnati (11-2) vs. Virginia Tech (9-4) 7 p.m. Fox
Jan. 2 Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech (11-1) vs. Mississippi (8-4) 1 p.m. Fox
Jan. 2 Liberty Bowl: Kentucky (6-6) vs. East Carolina (9-4) 4 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl: Utah (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1) 7 p.m. Fox
Jan. 3 International Bowl: Connecticut (7-5) vs. Buffalo (8-5) 11 a.m. ESPN2
Jan. 5 Fiesta Bowl: Texas (11-1) vs. Ohio State (10-2) 7:30 p.m. Fox
Jan. 6 GMAC Bowl: Tulsa (10-3) vs. Ball S State (12-1) 7 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 8 BCS National Championship: Florida (12-1) vs. Oklahoma (12-1) 7 p.m. Fox
Wed. Hawaii Bowl: Notre Dame (6-6) at Hawaii (7-6) 7 p.m. ES ES PN
Fri. Motor City Bowl: Florida Atlantic (6-6) vs. Central Michigan (8-4) 6:30 p.m. ESPN2
Sat. Meineke B Bowl: North Carolina (8-4) vs. West Virginia (8-4) Noon ESPN
Sat. Champs Sports Bowl: Florida State (8-4) vs. Wisconsin (7-5) 3:30 p.m. ESPN
Sat. Emerald Bowl: California (8-4) vs. Miami, Fla. (7-5) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 28 Independence Bowl: Louisiana Tech (7-5) vs. Northern Illinois (6-6) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 29 PapaJohns.com Bowl: Rutgers (7-5) vs. North Carolina State (6-6) 2 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 29 Alamo Bowl: Northwestern (9-3) vs. Missouri (9-4) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 30 Humanitarian Bowl: Nevada (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5) 3:30 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 30 Holiday Bowl: Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Oregon (9-3) 7 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 30 Texas Bowl: Rice (9-3) vs. Western Michigan (9-3) 7 p.m. NFL Network
Dec. 31 Armed Forces Bowl: Houston (7-5) vs. Air Force (8-4) 11 a.m. ESPN
Dec. 31 Sun Bowl: Oregon State (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (9-3) 1 p.m. CBS
Dec. 31 Music City Bowl: Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Boston C College (9-4) 2:30 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 31 Insight Bowl: Kansas (7-5) vs. Minnesota (7-5) 4:30 p.m. NFL Network
Dec. 31 Chick-fill-A Bowl: LSU (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (9-3) 6:30 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 1 Outback Bowl: Iowa (8-4) vs. South Carolina (7-5) 10 a.m. ESPN
Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl: Georgia (9-3) vs. Michigan S State (9-3) Noon ABC
Jan. 1 Gator Bowl: Nebraska (8-4) vs. Clemson (7-5) Noon CBS
Jan. 1 Rose Bowl: Southern Cal (11-1) vs. Penn State (11-1) 4 p.m. ABC
Jan. 1 Orange Bowl: Cincinnati (11-2) vs. Virginia Tech (9-4) 7 p.m. Fox
Jan. 2 Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech (11-1) vs. Mississippi (8-4) 1 p.m. Fox
Jan. 2 Liberty Bowl: Kentucky (6-6) vs. East Carolina (9-4) 4 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl: Utah (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1) 7 p.m. Fox
Jan. 3 International Bowl: Connecticut (7-5) vs. Buffalo (8-5) 11 a.m. ESPN2
Jan. 5 Fiesta Bowl: Texas (11-1) vs. Ohio State (10-2) 7:30 p.m. Fox
Jan. 6 GMAC Bowl: Tulsa (10-3) vs. Ball S State (12-1) 7 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 8 BCS National Championship: Florida (12-1) vs. Oklahoma (12-1) 7 p.m. Fox
JH BBall
The Republic County Junior High basketball teams played in Smith Center Saturday, Dec 13. The 8th Grade boys played as follows.
RC beat an undefeated Norton 47-31
RC beat Beloit 33-15
The 8th Grade girls day went like this...
Win vs Norton, 42-13
Loss vs smith Center, 24-29
More details on Tuesday's Sports Report.
RC beat an undefeated Norton 47-31
RC beat Beloit 33-15
The 8th Grade girls day went like this...
Win vs Norton, 42-13
Loss vs smith Center, 24-29
More details on Tuesday's Sports Report.
A message from Houston
Eric, thank you very much for passing on the thoughts and prayers during your broadcast on Tuesday evening! It was appreciated by our family and friends! AK's/our relatives in Iowa were tuned in and they were very happy to hear it!! You do a very good job! Enjoy the games - Pam Kasl.... Hopefully we will be home in a week!!
I think I speak for everyone here when I say that's great news! -Eric
I think I speak for everyone here when I say that's great news! -Eric
Dec 9 recap
Not a great night for the Lady Buffs, as Concordia jumped out to an 18-0 lead early in the first quarter. RC had 18 first half turnovers, and 25 for the game. Hopefully the girls got those nerves out of their system, with a big game against Beloit on Friday.
RC.....4......8.....8...19...39
Con...29...16...17...14...76
RC Scoring
Jessica Wollenberg 17, Hunter Duensing 6, Celsey Beneda 5, Erica Hadachek 4, Courtney Kasl 4, Lydia Jones 2, Hillary Woods 1
Concordia Scoring
Alex Muff 19, Karly Buer 15, Paige Champlin 12, Skye Balthazor 11, Ashlee Haist 8, Kaitlin Woellhof 4, Chelsie Monzon 3, Heather Bergmann 2, Ashleigh Johnson 2
Playing without their top scorer, the Republic County boys got career high scoring from Trey Duensing and Colton Grove, and great defense again in the 3rd quarter to win at Concordia, 55-45.
RC....15...10...16...14...55
Con...17...10....4....14...45
RC Scoring
Trey Duesning 20, Colton Grove 18, Trevor Kuhlman 8, Kurt Engle 5, Austin Kasl 4
Concordia Scoring
David mortimer 13, kaden Buer 11, Corbin Goedert 8, Dalton Skiles 7, Blaine Newton 4, Garrett Hake 2
RC.....4......8.....8...19...39
Con...29...16...17...14...76
RC Scoring
Jessica Wollenberg 17, Hunter Duensing 6, Celsey Beneda 5, Erica Hadachek 4, Courtney Kasl 4, Lydia Jones 2, Hillary Woods 1
Concordia Scoring
Alex Muff 19, Karly Buer 15, Paige Champlin 12, Skye Balthazor 11, Ashlee Haist 8, Kaitlin Woellhof 4, Chelsie Monzon 3, Heather Bergmann 2, Ashleigh Johnson 2
Playing without their top scorer, the Republic County boys got career high scoring from Trey Duensing and Colton Grove, and great defense again in the 3rd quarter to win at Concordia, 55-45.
RC....15...10...16...14...55
Con...17...10....4....14...45
RC Scoring
Trey Duesning 20, Colton Grove 18, Trevor Kuhlman 8, Kurt Engle 5, Austin Kasl 4
Concordia Scoring
David mortimer 13, kaden Buer 11, Corbin Goedert 8, Dalton Skiles 7, Blaine Newton 4, Garrett Hake 2
This week on KR 92
Tuesday, Dec 9. Republic County at Concordia. Varsity girls start at 6:15 pm, pregame with me and Barry Porter at 6:05pm
Friday, Dec 12. Republic County at Beloit. Varsity Girls start at 6:00pm, pregame at 5:50pm
You can always catch all the action online, at the following link
http://www.network1sports.com/stations/krep.asp
Friday, Dec 12. Republic County at Beloit. Varsity Girls start at 6:00pm, pregame at 5:50pm
You can always catch all the action online, at the following link
http://www.network1sports.com/stations/krep.asp
Recap of Saturday's games
Tim and I had an early season marathon of games Saturday, starting at 2 pm with the Pike Valley girls taking down Blue Valley. It wrapped up with the Republic County boys winnign against Superior 55-34. To the recaps...
Pike Valley girls 43
Blue Valley 37
PVHS 15 10 13 5 43
BVHS 11 06 14 6 37
Pike Valley Scoring
Taylor Peters 17, Chelsea Freed 9, Shalynn Loring 6, Emily McGregor 6, Brittany Vignery 2, Audrey Gritten 1
Pike Valley Boys 45
Blue Valley 62
PVHS 16 08 08 13 45
BVHS 14 11 15 22 62
Pike Valley scoring
Seth McGregor 21, Ethan Mahin 8, Tyler Kensen 5, Josh Kraus 4, Derek Barrett 3, Dakota Thomson 2
Republic County Girls 42
Superior 32
RCHS 13 08 11 10 42
SHS.. 02 13 06 11 32
Scoring
Jessica Wollenberg 18, Erica Hadachek 10, Dani Cromwell 5, Hunter Duensing 5, Celsey Beneda 4
Republic County boys 55
Superior 34
RCHS 12 07 24 12 55
SHS... 13 04 07 10 34
Scoring
Trevor Kuhlman 21, Gary Roberts 16, Colton Grove 10, Trey Duensing 5, Kurt Engle 3
Pike Valley girls 43
Blue Valley 37
PVHS 15 10 13 5 43
BVHS 11 06 14 6 37
Pike Valley Scoring
Taylor Peters 17, Chelsea Freed 9, Shalynn Loring 6, Emily McGregor 6, Brittany Vignery 2, Audrey Gritten 1
Pike Valley Boys 45
Blue Valley 62
PVHS 16 08 08 13 45
BVHS 14 11 15 22 62
Pike Valley scoring
Seth McGregor 21, Ethan Mahin 8, Tyler Kensen 5, Josh Kraus 4, Derek Barrett 3, Dakota Thomson 2
Republic County Girls 42
Superior 32
RCHS 13 08 11 10 42
SHS.. 02 13 06 11 32
Scoring
Jessica Wollenberg 18, Erica Hadachek 10, Dani Cromwell 5, Hunter Duensing 5, Celsey Beneda 4
Republic County boys 55
Superior 34
RCHS 12 07 24 12 55
SHS... 13 04 07 10 34
Scoring
Trevor Kuhlman 21, Gary Roberts 16, Colton Grove 10, Trey Duensing 5, Kurt Engle 3
This week on KR 92
The winter sports season gets underway for high schools this week. Our basketball broadcasts will take us all around the area for the first weekend.
Thursday, Dec 4
Republic County at Thayer Central (Hebron, NE)6:15- Girls first, boys to follow
Friday, Dec 5
Pike Valley vs Washington Co (Washington, KS) 6:00pm- Girls first, boys to follow
Saturday, Dec 6
Pike Valley vs Blue Valley (Washington, KS) 2:00pm- girls 3:30pm, boys
Republic County vs Superior (Belleville, KS) 6:00pm- girls, boys to follow
Yep, long day to start the season, but well worth it to cover all the kids in the county!
Thursday, Dec 4
Republic County at Thayer Central (Hebron, NE)6:15- Girls first, boys to follow
Friday, Dec 5
Pike Valley vs Washington Co (Washington, KS) 6:00pm- Girls first, boys to follow
Saturday, Dec 6
Pike Valley vs Blue Valley (Washington, KS) 2:00pm- girls 3:30pm, boys
Republic County vs Superior (Belleville, KS) 6:00pm- girls, boys to follow
Yep, long day to start the season, but well worth it to cover all the kids in the county!
State Championship recap
On a sun-splashed Saturday afternoon in Newton, the Clifton/Clyde Eagles and B&B Baileyville Falcons met up for the 8 Man Divsion 1 State Championship. These two teams from the Twin Valley League slugged it out from start to finish, with Baileyville coming out on top, 24-16.
The Eagles were ultimately undone by 2 mistakes and 10 penalties. The Falcons got on the board first when Clifton/Clyde Punter Zach Cyphers saw a snap go over his head and out of bounds. On the ensuing kickoff, Drew Huerter raced 55 yards to paydirt to put Baileyville up 10-0. The Eagles wouldn't get settled down until Drew Deaver picked off Kyle Haverkamp. The Eagles took the momentum into the locker room at half time, getting a Deaver toughdown run and stop on defense before the break.
The second half saw each team's defense rise to the task, but the Eagles had one final shot. Facing 4th and 8 from the Baileyville 38 yard line, the Eagles committed 3 straight false start penalties, digging a hole from which they couldn't recover.
The Eagles wrap up their season 11-2, with their only losses coming to the 2 teams who won State Championships in 8 man play. Congrats to Clifton/Clyde on another terrific season!
The Eagles were ultimately undone by 2 mistakes and 10 penalties. The Falcons got on the board first when Clifton/Clyde Punter Zach Cyphers saw a snap go over his head and out of bounds. On the ensuing kickoff, Drew Huerter raced 55 yards to paydirt to put Baileyville up 10-0. The Eagles wouldn't get settled down until Drew Deaver picked off Kyle Haverkamp. The Eagles took the momentum into the locker room at half time, getting a Deaver toughdown run and stop on defense before the break.
The second half saw each team's defense rise to the task, but the Eagles had one final shot. Facing 4th and 8 from the Baileyville 38 yard line, the Eagles committed 3 straight false start penalties, digging a hole from which they couldn't recover.
The Eagles wrap up their season 11-2, with their only losses coming to the 2 teams who won State Championships in 8 man play. Congrats to Clifton/Clyde on another terrific season!
State championship game!
Clifton/Clyde will take on B&B Baileyville for the 8 Man Division 1 State Championship on Saturday, November 22 at 2:45 PM. Join me and color analyst Richard Cox for pregame on 92.1 fm starting at 2:15 PM, as well as live updates from the Hanover and Victoria game in Division 2 beginning at 11:00 AM. If you can't find us on the air, then find us online, at network1sports.com. Spread the word!
New pictures
I've got some pictures up on the photo album from the JH Basketball games in Cuba. Plan to take some more tonight with a different camera. Think you can do better? Send me the full size pic in an email!
Clifton/Clyde at Macksville, 3 PM Saturday
Join us on KR 92 as we make to trip to Macksville for the SubState Championship game between the Eagles and the Mustangs. Pregame show will start around 2:30 and kickoff is set for 3:00 PM!
All NCAA Volleyball
NAME CLASS SCHOOL
Anderson, Chelsa Sr. Beloit
Engelbert, Amber Sr. Beloit
Frost, Steph Sr. Southeast
Newton, Stacey Sr. Sacred Heart
Schmidtberger, Katelyn Sr. Sacred Heart
Shoemaker, Shea Jr. Minneapolis
Simoneau, Abby Sr. Sacred Heart
Simoneau, Tayler Sr. Sacred Heart
Wilkins, Alicia Jr. Sacred Heart
Wittman, Abby Sr. Sacred Heart
Wollenberg, Jessica Sr. Republic County
Zavesky, Aleni So. Ellsworth
HONORABLE MENTION
Counts, Brittni Sr. Russell
Cromwell, Danielle Sr. Republic Co.
Hadachek, Erica Sr. Republic Co.
Keener, Hayley Sr. Ellsworth
Miller, Taylor Sr. Beloit
Schlessener, Cassie Sr. Southeast
Anderson, Chelsa Sr. Beloit
Engelbert, Amber Sr. Beloit
Frost, Steph Sr. Southeast
Newton, Stacey Sr. Sacred Heart
Schmidtberger, Katelyn Sr. Sacred Heart
Shoemaker, Shea Jr. Minneapolis
Simoneau, Abby Sr. Sacred Heart
Simoneau, Tayler Sr. Sacred Heart
Wilkins, Alicia Jr. Sacred Heart
Wittman, Abby Sr. Sacred Heart
Wollenberg, Jessica Sr. Republic County
Zavesky, Aleni So. Ellsworth
HONORABLE MENTION
Counts, Brittni Sr. Russell
Cromwell, Danielle Sr. Republic Co.
Hadachek, Erica Sr. Republic Co.
Keener, Hayley Sr. Ellsworth
Miller, Taylor Sr. Beloit
Schlessener, Cassie Sr. Southeast
Game of the year... in a loss
Hats off to the Pike Valley Panthers, who lost in the first round of the 8 man playoffs to 9-0 Quinter, 38-34. Derek Barrett had a monster game, carrying the football 46 times for 262 yards and 4 tds. Dylan Cross gave the Panthers their final lead of the game with a 23 yard end around at 2:57, which proved to be long enough for the Bulldogs. After an Alex Howard sack, Quinter QB Ed Machen found Matt Bird in the right flat, who latteraled to RB Jordon Harggitt, who raced 65 yards down the sideline for the go-ahead score. Pike Valley was only able to drive to midfield, but Lane Koster's pass on 4th down came up short of Barrett.
Again, it was a fantastic game to cover. No one thought PV would even be playing into the second half, let alone have the lead and a chance to win in the 4th. Great job Panthers!
Again, it was a fantastic game to cover. No one thought PV would even be playing into the second half, let alone have the lead and a chance to win in the 4th. Great job Panthers!
6:00 pm in Quinter
Pike Valley will take to the raod in the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 6:00 pm in Quinter. Long trip, we'll see if the Panthers make it worth it!
Regular season comes to a close
Tonight Republic County heads east on Highway 36 to tangle with Bulldogs of Marysville. It's the final game of the season for the Buffs, who have endured injuries and a brutal schedule during a winless season so far. One thing stand up and cheer for has been the effort; these guys haven't quit yet.
Next week holds the promise of post season play. Pike Valley is at home against Southern Cloud tonight, and a win secures a spot in the 8 man 1 playoffs. Clifton-Clyde plays at Rock Hills in Mankato in an attempt to win a third straight district championship. We'll follow the Panthers and/or Eagles as they march on to STATE!
Also tonight, tune in at 6:05 pm for a special presentation. Members of the Republic County Ball Complex Commission will be doing a question and answer session with me. It's an effort on behalf of those involved in the planning stages to get as much information out as possible. If you care about the future of the youth of our communities, you'll want to listen in.
Next week holds the promise of post season play. Pike Valley is at home against Southern Cloud tonight, and a win secures a spot in the 8 man 1 playoffs. Clifton-Clyde plays at Rock Hills in Mankato in an attempt to win a third straight district championship. We'll follow the Panthers and/or Eagles as they march on to STATE!
Also tonight, tune in at 6:05 pm for a special presentation. Members of the Republic County Ball Complex Commission will be doing a question and answer session with me. It's an effort on behalf of those involved in the planning stages to get as much information out as possible. If you care about the future of the youth of our communities, you'll want to listen in.
Big games on Thursday
Huge implications for a couple teams eyeing the playoffs this Thursday. We'll start in 8 man Div 1, District 8.
Games: 4-0 Clifton-Clyde (84) at 3-1 Rock Hills (24); 3-1 Pike Valley (42) vs 2-2 Southern Cloud (-28)
Scenario 1: Clifton-Clyde beats Rock Hills, Pike Valley beats Southern Cloud.
C-C and PV have the most playoff points so far. If they both win, they're in. The Eagles would be district champs and host their first round playoff game, while Pike Valley would be on the road. That's the easy one.
Scenario 2: C-C beats RH, SC beats PV. C-C district champs, PV still ok, because they would own a head-to-head advantage over RH.
Scenario 3: RH beats C-C, SC beats PV.
RH is your district champ, C/C moves on, PV stays home.
Scenario 4: RH beats C-C, PV beats SC.
C-C district champs, PV in playoffs.
Basically, C-C and PV control their own destiny. Win and you're in!
4A district 16 with Concordia to come this afternoon.
Games: 4-0 Clifton-Clyde (84) at 3-1 Rock Hills (24); 3-1 Pike Valley (42) vs 2-2 Southern Cloud (-28)
Scenario 1: Clifton-Clyde beats Rock Hills, Pike Valley beats Southern Cloud.
C-C and PV have the most playoff points so far. If they both win, they're in. The Eagles would be district champs and host their first round playoff game, while Pike Valley would be on the road. That's the easy one.
Scenario 2: C-C beats RH, SC beats PV. C-C district champs, PV still ok, because they would own a head-to-head advantage over RH.
Scenario 3: RH beats C-C, SC beats PV.
RH is your district champ, C/C moves on, PV stays home.
Scenario 4: RH beats C-C, PV beats SC.
C-C district champs, PV in playoffs.
Basically, C-C and PV control their own destiny. Win and you're in!
4A district 16 with Concordia to come this afternoon.
We goin' to the 'ship...
Jaclyn Sheets will lead the Republic County Lady Buffs Cross Country team into the State Meet at Wamego this Saturday. The girls won the Regional Meet in Washington, placing all 7 runners in the top 20!
Not to be outdone, the guys secured a State berth with a 3rd place team finish. Jimmy Phitts lead the squad with a 4th place finish, while fellow senior Colton Grove came home 9th!
GOOD LUCK AND GO BUFFS!!!
50/50 winners
The Junior Class Parents would like to thank everyone for participating in 50/50 this year. We had great support from the community. Congratulations to the following winners of our autographed team items.
Football - Robert Grove
XC Tee- Sandy Cole
Tennis Ball - Carol Monsanto
We will draw for the autographed VB on senior night, Tuesday, at the last home VB game.
Thank you all for helping to keep our students safe on prom night.
JR Class Parents
Football - Robert Grove
XC Tee- Sandy Cole
Tennis Ball - Carol Monsanto
We will draw for the autographed VB on senior night, Tuesday, at the last home VB game.
Thank you all for helping to keep our students safe on prom night.
JR Class Parents
My bad, I missed it..
this morning. Complete results of the RC volleyball team at Sacred heart last night.
JV lost 19-25, 14-25 and 23-25, 17-25
"C" won 25-12, 20-25, 15-9
JV lost 19-25, 14-25 and 23-25, 17-25
"C" won 25-12, 20-25, 15-9
RC JV 14 Sacred Heart 0
Great game played Monday, 10/6 by the Republic County JV football team. Jevonte Dyke had 2 great touchdown runs, and team forced a safety after SH snapped a ball over their punters head.
Best news of the night? GREAT DEFENSE!!!!! It was very encouraging to see the guys come out fired up, played sound fundamentals, and tackled well. All of those are things you must do to play great defense. Well done JV!!!
Now for the varsity...
Best news of the night? GREAT DEFENSE!!!!! It was very encouraging to see the guys come out fired up, played sound fundamentals, and tackled well. All of those are things you must do to play great defense. Well done JV!!!
Now for the varsity...
Keeping up with the Panthers
http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Season.aspx?SchoolID=17917&S=2008
Thanks to Pike Valley Cross Country coach Richard Cox on the site. Lots of info on these pages!
Thanks to Pike Valley Cross Country coach Richard Cox on the site. Lots of info on these pages!
Homecoming run thru
The RCHS Booster club is again doing the run thru for the team before Valley Heights on Friday. The balloons will be at the south end of the field right after the crowning of the Kind and Queen. Hope everyone can make it down to cheer on the guys in this pivotal game in the season!
RCHS Tennis
The Lady Buffs Tennis team had a varsity meet in Phillipsburg on Tuesday the 16th. It was a quad with Phillipsburg, Norton, and Concordia.
#1 Singles - Trey Dyke - 3rd
#2 Singles - Kristy Farnsworth - 3rd
#1 Doubles - Laura Monsanto and Regina Bird - 2nd
#2 Doubles - Jennifer Olsen and Lacey Evert - 2nd
We placed 2nd as a team!
#1 Singles - Trey Dyke - 3rd
#2 Singles - Kristy Farnsworth - 3rd
#1 Doubles - Laura Monsanto and Regina Bird - 2nd
#2 Doubles - Jennifer Olsen and Lacey Evert - 2nd
We placed 2nd as a team!
Benefit for Barb
Barb is, you might say, 3rd in command at Junction Motor Speedway in Nebraska. She's the one who helps in the concessions, gets everyone's paycheck to them, and generally makes life easier on all the fans and employees at the track. She's been battling health issues this summer, and support from the racing community would be greatly appreciated.
Saturday-September 20th
Meal 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Auction 8:00 to 9:00 PM
Sutton Fire Hall-Sutton, NE
Serving Sloppy Joes, beans, cole slaw, chips and a drink
If anyone would like to make a donation, donate food or help serve, please contact;
Cathy Pedersen 402-762-5044
or
Jessica Moore 402-773-0248
All donations are greatly appreciated!!
Thank You
Saturday-September 20th
Meal 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Auction 8:00 to 9:00 PM
Sutton Fire Hall-Sutton, NE
Serving Sloppy Joes, beans, cole slaw, chips and a drink
If anyone would like to make a donation, donate food or help serve, please contact;
Cathy Pedersen 402-762-5044
or
Jessica Moore 402-773-0248
All donations are greatly appreciated!!
Thank You
Autographed items
The Jr. Class parents are selling chances to win an autographed FB, VB, large Tennis Ball, or a XC tee from the 2009 RCHS teams. We are selling our chances for 50 cents each and the proceeds will go toward the After Prom Party.
Starting next week with Beloit, we will also be at all the home FB games.
Thanks for all you do for supporting our schools.
Deb Anderson
Starting next week with Beloit, we will also be at all the home FB games.
Thanks for all you do for supporting our schools.
Deb Anderson
PIke Valley XC at Washington
Pike Valley Panthers XC
Washington County XC Meet Results
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Girls Team Place: 7th – 136 points
(7 Full Girls Teams, 47 Finishers)
Boys Team Place: 6th – 124 points
(6 Full Boys Teams, 62 Finishers)
Overall Team
Place Place Time
Girls:
*Becca Bohling 11 8 19:09.97#
*Morgan Ehlers 15 12 19:26.10#
Liz Janssen 43 37 26:21.09
Mara Engelbert 45 39 26:57.30
Katie Neal 46 40 27:27.96
Katherine Millias 47 41 28:57.90
Boys:
*Thomas Rugg 11 11 20:17.22#
*Devin Kreie 23 19 21:21.90
Travis Huber 29 25 22:00.10
Tyler Johnson 49 34 24:37.59#
Ty Bivens 51 35 24:54.60#
Zakk Reid 60 39 26:44.08#
*=Medallist
#=Season-Best Time
Washington County XC Meet Results
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Girls Team Place: 7th – 136 points
(7 Full Girls Teams, 47 Finishers)
Boys Team Place: 6th – 124 points
(6 Full Boys Teams, 62 Finishers)
Overall Team
Place Place Time
Girls:
*Becca Bohling 11 8 19:09.97#
*Morgan Ehlers 15 12 19:26.10#
Liz Janssen 43 37 26:21.09
Mara Engelbert 45 39 26:57.30
Katie Neal 46 40 27:27.96
Katherine Millias 47 41 28:57.90
Boys:
*Thomas Rugg 11 11 20:17.22#
*Devin Kreie 23 19 21:21.90
Travis Huber 29 25 22:00.10
Tyler Johnson 49 34 24:37.59#
Ty Bivens 51 35 24:54.60#
Zakk Reid 60 39 26:44.08#
*=Medallist
#=Season-Best Time
Republic County Legion Baseball
The Republic County Rebels American Legion Baseball team is selling chances to win a 16" John Deere bicycle. You can buy one for a dollar or six for five dollars. We will be at all the home football games and we will try to have someone at the home Jr. high games. We will be giving the bike away Dec. 6th. at the first home high school basketball game. All proceeds will go to help support the baseball team. Thanks.
Lisa Grove
Lisa Grove
RCHS Tennis
JV tennis Quad at Concordia on Tuesday the 9th.
#1 Singles - Darsha Bechard - 3rd (there was a three way tie and due to percentages won/lost she got 3rd)
#2 Singles - Katie Strnad - 1st
#1 Doubles - Kim Larson and sara vytlacil - 3rd (there was a three way tie and due to percentages won/lost she got 3rd)
#2 Dobles - Elizabeth Jaques and Natalie Jenter - 1st
Team placed 1st!
#1 Singles - Darsha Bechard - 3rd (there was a three way tie and due to percentages won/lost she got 3rd)
#2 Singles - Katie Strnad - 1st
#1 Doubles - Kim Larson and sara vytlacil - 3rd (there was a three way tie and due to percentages won/lost she got 3rd)
#2 Dobles - Elizabeth Jaques and Natalie Jenter - 1st
Team placed 1st!
Pike Valley Cross Country
Results from the Superior Cross Country meet Thursday, September 4.
Girls:
1. Morgan Ehlers, 30th Place, 19:26.86
2. Rebecca Bohling, 32nd place, 19:33.55
3. Katie Neal, 61st place, 23:26
4. Mara Engelbert, 64th place, 24:32
5. Liz Janssen, 69th place, 26:16
6. Katherine Millias, 72nd place, 27:27
Boys:
1. Thomas Rugg, 35th place, 20:36
2. Devin Kreie, 40th place, 21:03
3. Travis Huber, 54th place, 21:46
4. Ty Bivens, 85th place, 25:26
5. Zakk Reid, 87th place, 28:29
6. Tyler Johnson, 88th place, 28:29
Team Scores:
Boys -12th place with 244 points.
Girls - 9th place with 192 points.
Girls:
1. Morgan Ehlers, 30th Place, 19:26.86
2. Rebecca Bohling, 32nd place, 19:33.55
3. Katie Neal, 61st place, 23:26
4. Mara Engelbert, 64th place, 24:32
5. Liz Janssen, 69th place, 26:16
6. Katherine Millias, 72nd place, 27:27
Boys:
1. Thomas Rugg, 35th place, 20:36
2. Devin Kreie, 40th place, 21:03
3. Travis Huber, 54th place, 21:46
4. Ty Bivens, 85th place, 25:26
5. Zakk Reid, 87th place, 28:29
6. Tyler Johnson, 88th place, 28:29
Team Scores:
Boys -12th place with 244 points.
Girls - 9th place with 192 points.
Concordia Girls golf
The Lady Panthers golf team placed 3rd at the Salina Central Invitational on Tuesday, Septmber 9. Individually for the Panthers, Cassie Lowell lead the way with a 1-under par score of 34, good for medalist honors by 5 strokes. Other Concordia scores include Carlee Baumann-44; Tavia Fazel- 51; Mallory Gilliland- 51; Tressa Studt- 54; Christa Denault- 55.
Game recaps
Just a heads up, I'll be using the blog on network1sports.com for game recaps of every game we broadcast. Click here to find out how Republic County came up just short against NCAA foe Russell.
RCHS Cross Country
Actual work called this morning, my apologies. Here's the official RCHS results from the Concordia Meet Thursday, September 4.
Varsity Boys
Jimmy Phitts- 18:14.02- 3rd
Colton Grove- 18:57.45- 10th
Kurt Engle- 19:36.44- 14th
Trenton Colburn- 20:53.05- 21st
Tanner Allen- 21:06.12- 23rd
Seth Hiatt- 21:34.17- 27th
Cole Callaway- 22:49.05- 33rd
Team Scores
1. Clay Center- 46
2. Riley Co- 51
3. RCHS- 66
4. Concordia- 84
5. Beloit- 90
JV Boys
Chris Scrivner- 22:12.64- 6th
Blake Porter- 22:53.61- 10th
Stetson Junek- 23:07.82- 12th
Braxton LeDuc- 24:51.97- 19th
Justin Sporing- 29:50.87- 26th
Varsity Girls
Jaclyn Sheets- 17:40.87- 8th
Kelsey Keefer- 17:51.29- 11th
Lauren Keefer- 19:12.39- 18th
Lynsey Hergott- 19:23.01- 19th
Jacie Jackson- 19:53.49- 23rd
Sarah Kemmerer- 21:23.53- 26th
Hillary Woods- 21:28.59- 27th
Team Scores
1. Riley Co- 31
2. Clay Center- 50
3. RCHS- 66
4. Beloit- 78
JV Girls
Saren Hobelman- 19:59.04- 3rd
JinMarie Phitts- 22:11.63- 12th
Kelsie Kussman- 22:21.14- 13th
Amanda Chao- 28:51.92- 21st
Kayla Brzon- 31:10.38- 22
Varsity Boys
Jimmy Phitts- 18:14.02- 3rd
Colton Grove- 18:57.45- 10th
Kurt Engle- 19:36.44- 14th
Trenton Colburn- 20:53.05- 21st
Tanner Allen- 21:06.12- 23rd
Seth Hiatt- 21:34.17- 27th
Cole Callaway- 22:49.05- 33rd
Team Scores
1. Clay Center- 46
2. Riley Co- 51
3. RCHS- 66
4. Concordia- 84
5. Beloit- 90
JV Boys
Chris Scrivner- 22:12.64- 6th
Blake Porter- 22:53.61- 10th
Stetson Junek- 23:07.82- 12th
Braxton LeDuc- 24:51.97- 19th
Justin Sporing- 29:50.87- 26th
Varsity Girls
Jaclyn Sheets- 17:40.87- 8th
Kelsey Keefer- 17:51.29- 11th
Lauren Keefer- 19:12.39- 18th
Lynsey Hergott- 19:23.01- 19th
Jacie Jackson- 19:53.49- 23rd
Sarah Kemmerer- 21:23.53- 26th
Hillary Woods- 21:28.59- 27th
Team Scores
1. Riley Co- 31
2. Clay Center- 50
3. RCHS- 66
4. Beloit- 78
JV Girls
Saren Hobelman- 19:59.04- 3rd
JinMarie Phitts- 22:11.63- 12th
Kelsie Kussman- 22:21.14- 13th
Amanda Chao- 28:51.92- 21st
Kayla Brzon- 31:10.38- 22
Tailgating
The RCHS Booster Club is sponsoring a tailgate party before the first home football game with Ellsworth on Friday, September 12. The BBQ beef meal will be served from 5:00PM - 7PM in the RCHS parking lot. The cost is $5.00 per plate. Anyone interested in joining the Booster Club can obtain a membership that night. The amount of support provided to RCHS student activities is directly dependent on funds raised through membership drives and fundraisers by the Booster Club.
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Gotta brag up the family...
We've added the latest sports nut to the family. Ella Cathrine Chapman was born Thursday, August 7th. 7lbs 6oz and 20 inches. My cousin Tony and his wife Kerry live in Grand Island, NE, and are now the proud parents of 3 girls! Addison will be 4 and Olivia 2 in September. Congrats, Tony and Kerry!
Big 12- North
Missouri: The Tigers have a lot of confidence coming into this season, and with QB Chase Daniel at the helm, why not. Daniel can run the spread to perfection, he threw for over 4,000 yards a year ago. He's also a legit Heisman contender; the better the Tigers record, the more attention for Daniel. The other name on offense to watch is WR/RB/KR/PR Jeremy Maclin. This guy can move like no one else in the North. Road games at Nebraska and Texas, as well as the opener against Illinois and the Border War with Kansas should be great games.
Nebraska: Call me a homer, I don't care. BO IS BACK!!! You'd be hard pressed to find a Husker fan that is not excited about Bo Pelini being back in Lincoln. He's got a mountain to climb to bring the defense back to respectability (114th in 2007), but the players confidence is high. Offensive Coordinator Shawn Watson was retained, and the offense will rely heavily on senior RB Marlon Lucky. Lucky rushed for 1,019 yards and caught a school record 75 passes a year ago. Joe Ganz stepped in for the injured Sam Keller, and in the final 3 games, threw for 1,300 yards and 15 TD's. But the Huskers (as most teams will do) will only go as far as the "D" can take them.
Kansas: No love for the 'hawks, right? Check out the schedule: at #23 South Florida, at #3 Oklahoma, vs Texas Tech, vs Kansas State, at Nebraska, #17 Texas, bye, #7 Missouri in KC. It's a lot harder to stay on top with a schedule like that. Could they prove me wrong? Sure. Todd Reesing with direct the offense which was so good last year, and the defense returns a lot as well. We find out this year if Mangino is as good a coach as he is big...
Colorado: Dan Hawkins went 2-10 at CU two years ago. But now his son Cody is at QB, Darrell Scott is a name everyone in the country will know by the first of October, and the Buffs are a young and eager bunch. Plus Boulder is so pretty...
Kansas State: As of August 8, Ron Prince has a contract to keep him in Manhattan through 2013. Not bad for a guy who sports a career 12-13 record as a head coach. I honestly thought KSU administration would wait until after this year, with an influx of 19 junior college players, to see if things were going in the right direction. I was wrong, apparently. Jr QB Josh Freeman will have to shoulder a huge load once again this year, and do it without All American WR Jordy Nelson or a RB who has more than 10 Div 1 carries.
Iowa State: Gene Chizik leads the Cyclones for the 2nd year. A new logo and uniforms may help the team look good, but they still have to play. Austin Aurnad and Phillip Bates are battling for the QB spot, which can be good and bad. Good because competition breeds success. Bad because Chizik has said he could use both, and no coach that i know of has successfully run the same offense with 2 QB's. (Note: in 2006, Florida rode Sr QB Chris Leak and Fr QB Tim Tebow to a national championship. But look closer: Tebow had a limited package of plays that only he ran. That team was unquestionably Chris Leak's to lead.)
I'll wrap up the preview by saying the 2-5 spots on this list are completely interchangeable. A few good breaks could vault KSU to challenge MU. Likewise, if NU's defense can't show some signs of life, the Huskers are in for another wild ride. All in all, I think we'll see Oklahoma take on Missouri in Kansas City December 6. As of right now, I'll take the Sooners.
Nebraska: Call me a homer, I don't care. BO IS BACK!!! You'd be hard pressed to find a Husker fan that is not excited about Bo Pelini being back in Lincoln. He's got a mountain to climb to bring the defense back to respectability (114th in 2007), but the players confidence is high. Offensive Coordinator Shawn Watson was retained, and the offense will rely heavily on senior RB Marlon Lucky. Lucky rushed for 1,019 yards and caught a school record 75 passes a year ago. Joe Ganz stepped in for the injured Sam Keller, and in the final 3 games, threw for 1,300 yards and 15 TD's. But the Huskers (as most teams will do) will only go as far as the "D" can take them.
Kansas: No love for the 'hawks, right? Check out the schedule: at #23 South Florida, at #3 Oklahoma, vs Texas Tech, vs Kansas State, at Nebraska, #17 Texas, bye, #7 Missouri in KC. It's a lot harder to stay on top with a schedule like that. Could they prove me wrong? Sure. Todd Reesing with direct the offense which was so good last year, and the defense returns a lot as well. We find out this year if Mangino is as good a coach as he is big...
Colorado: Dan Hawkins went 2-10 at CU two years ago. But now his son Cody is at QB, Darrell Scott is a name everyone in the country will know by the first of October, and the Buffs are a young and eager bunch. Plus Boulder is so pretty...
Kansas State: As of August 8, Ron Prince has a contract to keep him in Manhattan through 2013. Not bad for a guy who sports a career 12-13 record as a head coach. I honestly thought KSU administration would wait until after this year, with an influx of 19 junior college players, to see if things were going in the right direction. I was wrong, apparently. Jr QB Josh Freeman will have to shoulder a huge load once again this year, and do it without All American WR Jordy Nelson or a RB who has more than 10 Div 1 carries.
Iowa State: Gene Chizik leads the Cyclones for the 2nd year. A new logo and uniforms may help the team look good, but they still have to play. Austin Aurnad and Phillip Bates are battling for the QB spot, which can be good and bad. Good because competition breeds success. Bad because Chizik has said he could use both, and no coach that i know of has successfully run the same offense with 2 QB's. (Note: in 2006, Florida rode Sr QB Chris Leak and Fr QB Tim Tebow to a national championship. But look closer: Tebow had a limited package of plays that only he ran. That team was unquestionably Chris Leak's to lead.)
I'll wrap up the preview by saying the 2-5 spots on this list are completely interchangeable. A few good breaks could vault KSU to challenge MU. Likewise, if NU's defense can't show some signs of life, the Huskers are in for another wild ride. All in all, I think we'll see Oklahoma take on Missouri in Kansas City December 6. As of right now, I'll take the Sooners.
Big 12 preview
Fall camp has started and that means opening kickoff is just around the corner. I've got my picks ready, and will leave some others in the comments. I'm working on a little prize pack for the person who comes closest to getting the ENTIRE order right. Leave your picks below!
South:
Oklahoma: Bob Stoops has assembled quite the explosive offense in Norman. QB Sam Bradford lead the country in passing efficiency in 2007, and that was as a redshirt freshman. Demarco Murray is as exciting as they come, and a MASSIVE line should be able to control the clock. Which bears the question: Why did the Sooners install the hurry up offense this spring?
Texas: 3, 7, 8, 25. Those are the preseason rankings of OU, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas. KU is on the road, but it's a stacked conference slate for the Longhorns. QB Colt McCoy will have to rebound from a down year. Positive for 2009, Will Muschamp will resurrect the fight in the Longhorns defense, and when he does, the OU game will get even better.
Texas Tech: The media's favorite pirate (HC Mike Leach) leads a veteran Red Raider squad. QB Graham Harrell lead the nation in passing last year, and record setting WR Mike Crabtree will pick up some sick numbers once again. The big question for Tech is always about the defense, which by most accounts could be decent. Or just enough to get them to 3rd in the south.
Oklahoma State: Mike Gundy's offense is one of the most balanced in the country, and QB Zac Robinson has got his teammates rallied around them. The defense can fly around and make some plays, which is good when so many teams in the Big 12 use some form of the spread offense. Don't be shocked at all if the game at MIZZOU turns into a shootout.
Texas A&M: The Aggies have a new head man in Mike Sherman. The Aggies have a 2 year starter at QB in Stephen McGee, but Sherman has openly said the job is up for grabs. That can't sit well with an experienced offense. (Side note: I have a bad feeling A&M may be heading down a very similar path to what Nebraska just went through with Bill Callahan. Stay tuned)
Baylor: Art Briles takes over at a BCS school just 5 years removed from coaching in the HS ranks in Texas. There are a number of good athletes on the roster, it's a matter of getting them to play football, something Briles can do. The 08 schedule is set, but look for the next few years to feature a few more "soft" teams for the Bears to gain some confidence.
South:
Oklahoma: Bob Stoops has assembled quite the explosive offense in Norman. QB Sam Bradford lead the country in passing efficiency in 2007, and that was as a redshirt freshman. Demarco Murray is as exciting as they come, and a MASSIVE line should be able to control the clock. Which bears the question: Why did the Sooners install the hurry up offense this spring?
Texas: 3, 7, 8, 25. Those are the preseason rankings of OU, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas. KU is on the road, but it's a stacked conference slate for the Longhorns. QB Colt McCoy will have to rebound from a down year. Positive for 2009, Will Muschamp will resurrect the fight in the Longhorns defense, and when he does, the OU game will get even better.
Texas Tech: The media's favorite pirate (HC Mike Leach) leads a veteran Red Raider squad. QB Graham Harrell lead the nation in passing last year, and record setting WR Mike Crabtree will pick up some sick numbers once again. The big question for Tech is always about the defense, which by most accounts could be decent. Or just enough to get them to 3rd in the south.
Oklahoma State: Mike Gundy's offense is one of the most balanced in the country, and QB Zac Robinson has got his teammates rallied around them. The defense can fly around and make some plays, which is good when so many teams in the Big 12 use some form of the spread offense. Don't be shocked at all if the game at MIZZOU turns into a shootout.
Texas A&M: The Aggies have a new head man in Mike Sherman. The Aggies have a 2 year starter at QB in Stephen McGee, but Sherman has openly said the job is up for grabs. That can't sit well with an experienced offense. (Side note: I have a bad feeling A&M may be heading down a very similar path to what Nebraska just went through with Bill Callahan. Stay tuned)
Baylor: Art Briles takes over at a BCS school just 5 years removed from coaching in the HS ranks in Texas. There are a number of good athletes on the roster, it's a matter of getting them to play football, something Briles can do. The 08 schedule is set, but look for the next few years to feature a few more "soft" teams for the Bears to gain some confidence.
Racing on the high banks
By now you've heard the ad, the O'reilly All Star Circuit of Champions are bring the 410 sprint cars to the Belleville High Banks. These are the FASTEST cars you'll ever see in Belleville. Paul McMahan currently owns the Sprint car record of 14.545 seconds. That's an average speed of 124 mph. Not too bad, right? Consider this... McMahan set that record in 1996. In 12 years, I can assure you, these cars are lighter and churn out more horsepower. A sticky track could litterally push a G-force limit on these drivers.
I'll throw it out there, 130 mph isn't out of the question. The cars would be clocking 13.8 seconds to average that speed. This could be fun...
O'reilly All Star Circuit of Champions
I'll throw it out there, 130 mph isn't out of the question. The cars would be clocking 13.8 seconds to average that speed. This could be fun...
O'reilly All Star Circuit of Champions
Lunar Trek Run 2008
www.ultrastory.com/LunarTrek08.htm
This is a great site for ultrarunning in Kansas and beyond.
---This was a great event with some fantastic stories and experiences. The run benefitted the PVHS Cross Country Teams and was manned by volunteers from team parents and 'friends of the program'. The race was tri-directed by Richard Cox, John Neal, and our own ultrarunner Steve Breeding.
We wish to thank so many people who helped make this run a great success, including Jim and Rebecca Bohling, Katie Neal, the Bivens family-Tony, Heidi, Ty, and Cody, Mike and Leigh Gritten, Amy Cox, Jake and Mara Engelbert, Courtney Cox, Ed Kreie, Randy Ainsworth, Robert Cox, and Tyler Abell, Ellis Dunstan, Shannon Melhus, Jack Cornett, the Kaffe Haus, Purple Splash, Hammer Nutrition, Gary Henry and ultrastory.com, and of course, the Kansas City Trail Nerds and Mud Babes who arrived en masse and brought such fun and enthusiasm with them. They were our 'guinea pigs' and they were so very impressed with how nicely they were treated at the aid stations and in general by north-central Kansans.
The race was a rousing success and contributed to raising a nice amount towards the PVHS Cross Country teams. Thank you again from all who helped make the First Annual Lunar Trek Run a success. Next year's Trek will be Friday, July 10, 2009! See you all there!
Your race directors,
John Neal, Steve Breeding, and Richard Cox
This is a great site for ultrarunning in Kansas and beyond.
---This was a great event with some fantastic stories and experiences. The run benefitted the PVHS Cross Country Teams and was manned by volunteers from team parents and 'friends of the program'. The race was tri-directed by Richard Cox, John Neal, and our own ultrarunner Steve Breeding.
We wish to thank so many people who helped make this run a great success, including Jim and Rebecca Bohling, Katie Neal, the Bivens family-Tony, Heidi, Ty, and Cody, Mike and Leigh Gritten, Amy Cox, Jake and Mara Engelbert, Courtney Cox, Ed Kreie, Randy Ainsworth, Robert Cox, and Tyler Abell, Ellis Dunstan, Shannon Melhus, Jack Cornett, the Kaffe Haus, Purple Splash, Hammer Nutrition, Gary Henry and ultrastory.com, and of course, the Kansas City Trail Nerds and Mud Babes who arrived en masse and brought such fun and enthusiasm with them. They were our 'guinea pigs' and they were so very impressed with how nicely they were treated at the aid stations and in general by north-central Kansans.
The race was a rousing success and contributed to raising a nice amount towards the PVHS Cross Country teams. Thank you again from all who helped make the First Annual Lunar Trek Run a success. Next year's Trek will be Friday, July 10, 2009! See you all there!
Your race directors,
John Neal, Steve Breeding, and Richard Cox
Belleville MAYB
A few snapshots courtesy of Kathy Roberts from the Belleville MAYB tournament thw weekend of June 28-29. TOP: Jake Lull directs the seniors boys. Trey Duensing (35) fires a freethrow. The 8th graders defeated the 7th graders for the Junior High Championship. All the RC Boys teams and the hardware to go with it!
Rebels Baseball
Just got the schedule for next weeks Marysville Tournament and wanted to let you know. The Rebels will be playing Friday the 13th. at 5:00 p.m. vs. Sabetha. If they win they will be playing Saturday the 14th. at 6:00 p.m. vs. the winner of Wamego vs. Beatrice NE. If they lose the first game they will be playing Saturday at 1:15 p.m. vs the loser of Wamego vs. Beatrice NE. Then depending on how they do will determine what time they play on Sunday. I will try to give you a bracket Thursday night at basketball.
Also if you could put the word out that the Republic County Rebels will be selling Homemade Ice Cream at Monday, June 16ths. K-18 game vs. Pike Valley. Trying to raise money to help the American Legion Baseball Team. All the support we can get will really help the team out. They will also have the concession stand at all the K-18 games and the Legion baseball games. Thanks for putting the word out.
Lisa Grove
Also if you could put the word out that the Republic County Rebels will be selling Homemade Ice Cream at Monday, June 16ths. K-18 game vs. Pike Valley. Trying to raise money to help the American Legion Baseball Team. All the support we can get will really help the team out. They will also have the concession stand at all the K-18 games and the Legion baseball games. Thanks for putting the word out.
Lisa Grove
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STATE TRACK UPDATES
This is the site that will keep up up-to-date on our area qualifiers. Send me an email with any questions or thoughts... or just leave me a comment.
This is the site that will keep up up-to-date on our area qualifiers. Send me an email with any questions or thoughts... or just leave me a comment.
State Golf, All NCAA softball
Congrats to RC's Gary Roberts and BJ Boman for their play at the State Golf Tournament at Salina Municipal on Monday,may 19. Boman shot 84 to place in a tie for 37th. Roberts lead the tournament after the front 9 at 35. He came home in 41 for a 76. Roberts went on to win a playoff for fourth place. Out of 104 total golfers, both Buffs were in the top 37, great job!
Also congrats to Jessica Wollenberg, who garnered All-NCAA softball honors as a utility player. Jess lead the team in batting, and was solid in the cirlce all year. The team did very well this year, despite playing a number of freshman and sophomores. Good news... all but one senior (Kaitlin Miller) will be back in 2009!
Also congrats to Jessica Wollenberg, who garnered All-NCAA softball honors as a utility player. Jess lead the team in batting, and was solid in the cirlce all year. The team did very well this year, despite playing a number of freshman and sophomores. Good news... all but one senior (Kaitlin Miller) will be back in 2009!
Regionals are in...
Whew! What a weekend! Regional track saw many great performances, and some disapointments. Click here for a look at the area state qualifiers. As always, congratulations on your work this season. The reward is a trip to Wichita State University's Cessna Stadium. I'll have more this week on the coverage up coming this weekend.
Regional track
One last push for the HS sports scene goes today, as area tracksters go to regionals. Top finishers will go to Wichita next week.
Republic County travels to Rock Creek HS
Pike Valley is in Mankato at Rock Hills HS
Concordia looks to keep their amazing run going at Colby HS
Clifton/Clyde heads to Washinton Co HS
Best of luck to all the area participants. I'll have a special link on the main site for all the qualifiers Monday!
Republic County travels to Rock Creek HS
Pike Valley is in Mankato at Rock Hills HS
Concordia looks to keep their amazing run going at Colby HS
Clifton/Clyde heads to Washinton Co HS
Best of luck to all the area participants. I'll have a special link on the main site for all the qualifiers Monday!
Lady Buffs Softball
The ladies picked up a win in the first round of regionals Monday against Bennington, 10-2. Jessica Wollenberg turned in a great performance on the mound, 16 strikeouts, 3 hits and 1 earned run. She also scored 4 runs of her own, part of a great hitting night for the Buffs.
Next up, league foe Southeast of Saline Tuesday in Salina at 4:30pm. SES won a pair in Belleville to start the season, but RCismuch better now than they were then. GO BUFFS!!!
The first non-sports post
I got this link in an email from a friend in Indiana. Not matter what you think of the war in Iraq, one thing that everyone in this country can agree on is that we hope every single person fighting for our freedoms comes home safe, and the sooner the better. God Bless America!
"If I die before you wake..."
"If I die before you wake..."
Keeping up with the Panthers
I got a tip bout a great website to follow the Pike Valley Track teams. Click here to see results from all of the meets so far!
Issues on the main page
I will apologize now for a slight mix up on the main page. Apparently I'm not as tech-savvy as I once thought. Hopefully I can get the look of the page figured out, and perhaps that new bakground my cousin did. Feel free to visit the photo album (I've got new ones from the Lions Club track meet)
Technology can be a pain sometimes...
Technology can be a pain sometimes...
Like a turtle out of its shell...
Congrats to the Lady Buffs softball team, who picked up their first win of the year over Russell 11-10 in 10 innings. Chelsea Freed cranked out a 2 run double in the bottom of the 10th for the win, but Jess Wollenberg had a very solid outing on the mound to get there.
They may have lost the second game of the double-header, 8-15, but they have some fun doing it. There are some very good athletes on the team, and when everything starts to click mentally, the wins will come easier. Just maybe not today, with winds gusts scheduled for 40+ mph when they travel to Chapman.
Go Buffs!
They may have lost the second game of the double-header, 8-15, but they have some fun doing it. There are some very good athletes on the team, and when everything starts to click mentally, the wins will come easier. Just maybe not today, with winds gusts scheduled for 40+ mph when they travel to Chapman.
Go Buffs!
Rain, rain go away...
RC JV track at Washington postponed.
RC Softball at Concordia postponed to April 24.
Rock Hills JH track meet postponed to April 28.
RC Softball at Concordia postponed to April 24.
Rock Hills JH track meet postponed to April 28.
New background coming soon
My cousin Derrick is a wiz at the graphic desgin stuff. I hope to add this desing to the blog soon! Thanks, D!
3 qualify for Kids State Wrestling
The Republic County Kids Wrestling Club had eight wrestlers qualify for districts in McPherson March 22. They were Austin Barntz, Connor Strutt, Miranda Cottenmyre, Grant Strnad, Kyle Strutt, Bret Filipi, Jaishawn Baija, and Eric Walker. Three of these wrestlers qualified for the Kansas Kids Wrestling State Tournament in Topeka at the Expocentre March 29th and 30th. Those wrestlers were Kyle Strutt, Grant Strnad, and Miranda Cottenmyre.
Kyle Strutt placed 6th in the 12 and under 150 lbs. A very difficult tournament with around 2,000 wrestlers. Only the best wrestlers make to this tournament, a very difficult competition. To place in the top 6 is a very big honor. All 3 wrestlers wrestled good in a very big and tough tournament. Congratulations to Kyle, Grant, and Miranda!
Spring is here... kinda...
Thursday 3/27 saw the start of the spring sports season, though it felt more like the middle of January.. The Softball team opened with 2 losses to Southeast of Saline, 6-9, 1-16. I watched the first game, and I know it was cold, but there's some talent there. Jess Wollenburg didn't pitch bad at all, considering she had 4 layers of clothes on. Chelsea Freed was solid at short stop, and a 5 run 7th inning shows that the girls have some fight.
The track teams also took to competition, and let me tell you, it wasn't any warmer at the HS than the softball field. Despite a pretty good north wind and windchills in the 30's, the Buffs brought home a few medals. And while this isn't the biggest meet they'll go to all year, it's good to get some competition under your belt and get into the rythm of the season.
I got a few pictures taken at the game and track meet. You can find them at our photo album online. As always, if you've got a good picture, send it to me at krepsports@hotmail.com.
The track teams also took to competition, and let me tell you, it wasn't any warmer at the HS than the softball field. Despite a pretty good north wind and windchills in the 30's, the Buffs brought home a few medals. And while this isn't the biggest meet they'll go to all year, it's good to get some competition under your belt and get into the rythm of the season.
I got a few pictures taken at the game and track meet. You can find them at our photo album online. As always, if you've got a good picture, send it to me at krepsports@hotmail.com.
More awards
Wichita Eagle
All State Honorable Mention Chelsea Freed, Jr, Pike Valley; Konner Bergstrom, Sr, Pike Valley; Gary Roberts, Jr, Republic County
Topeka Capital- Journal
3rd Team 3A All State Gary Roberts, Jr, Republic County
3A All State Honorable Mention Colton Grove, Jr, Republic County; Trevor Kuhlman, Jr, Republic County; 1A All State Honorable Mention Konnor Bergstrom, Sr, Pike Valley; 4A All State Honorable Mention Karly Buer, So, Concordia; 2A Honorable Mention Allie Bloomfield, Jr, Clifton-Clyde; 1A Honorable Mention Chelsea Freed, Jr, Pike Valley
If I've missed an award (be it all state or whatever) let me know, so I can put it on!
All State Honorable Mention Chelsea Freed, Jr, Pike Valley; Konner Bergstrom, Sr, Pike Valley; Gary Roberts, Jr, Republic County
Topeka Capital- Journal
3rd Team 3A All State Gary Roberts, Jr, Republic County
3A All State Honorable Mention Colton Grove, Jr, Republic County; Trevor Kuhlman, Jr, Republic County; 1A All State Honorable Mention Konnor Bergstrom, Sr, Pike Valley; 4A All State Honorable Mention Karly Buer, So, Concordia; 2A Honorable Mention Allie Bloomfield, Jr, Clifton-Clyde; 1A Honorable Mention Chelsea Freed, Jr, Pike Valley
If I've missed an award (be it all state or whatever) let me know, so I can put it on!
All Pike Trail League
Boys'
First Team
Brock McMillan, Jewell Wildcats, Senior
Cooper Wilson, Jewell Wildcats, Senior
Clint Shoemaker, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Ryan DeBey, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Konner Bergstrom, Pike Valley Panthers, Senior
Ian Peters, Pike Valley Panthers, Senior
Lee Simon, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Senior
Riley Sholtz, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Senior
Zane Hesting, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Junior
Nick Brummet, Southern Cloud Warriors, Junior
Justin Gengler, St. John's Blujays, Senior
Brent Emerson, St. John's Blujays, Junior
Honorable Mention
Riordan Caldwell, Lakeside, Sr.; Seth McGregor, Pike Valley, Jr.; Ethan Loy, St. John's, Sr.
Girls'
First Team
Michaela Gasper, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Kylie Moore, Lakeside Knights, Junior
Anita Winkel, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Kayce Clark, Pike Valley Panthers, Senior
Chelsea Freed, Pike Valley Panthers, Junior
Shalynn Loring, Pike Valley Panthers, Junior
Hillary Callaway, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Sophomore
Shelby Smith, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Freshman
Brittney Tyler, Southern Cloud Warriors, Senior
Jaci Hamel, Southern Cloud Warriors, Junior
Shelby Broeckelman, St. John's Blujays, Junior
Kinley Kee, St. John's Blujays, Sophomore
Honorable Mention
Blair McMillan, Jewell, Fr.; Sidney Doane, Lakeside, Jr.; Taylor Peters, Pike Valley, Fr.;
Catherine Wallace, Southern Cloud, So.; Lyn Gengler, St. John's, So.; Vanessa Kresin,
St. John's, Fr.
First Team
Brock McMillan, Jewell Wildcats, Senior
Cooper Wilson, Jewell Wildcats, Senior
Clint Shoemaker, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Ryan DeBey, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Konner Bergstrom, Pike Valley Panthers, Senior
Ian Peters, Pike Valley Panthers, Senior
Lee Simon, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Senior
Riley Sholtz, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Senior
Zane Hesting, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Junior
Nick Brummet, Southern Cloud Warriors, Junior
Justin Gengler, St. John's Blujays, Senior
Brent Emerson, St. John's Blujays, Junior
Honorable Mention
Riordan Caldwell, Lakeside, Sr.; Seth McGregor, Pike Valley, Jr.; Ethan Loy, St. John's, Sr.
Girls'
First Team
Michaela Gasper, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Kylie Moore, Lakeside Knights, Junior
Anita Winkel, Lakeside Knights, Senior
Kayce Clark, Pike Valley Panthers, Senior
Chelsea Freed, Pike Valley Panthers, Junior
Shalynn Loring, Pike Valley Panthers, Junior
Hillary Callaway, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Sophomore
Shelby Smith, Rock Hills Grizzlies, Freshman
Brittney Tyler, Southern Cloud Warriors, Senior
Jaci Hamel, Southern Cloud Warriors, Junior
Shelby Broeckelman, St. John's Blujays, Junior
Kinley Kee, St. John's Blujays, Sophomore
Honorable Mention
Blair McMillan, Jewell, Fr.; Sidney Doane, Lakeside, Jr.; Taylor Peters, Pike Valley, Fr.;
Catherine Wallace, Southern Cloud, So.; Lyn Gengler, St. John's, So.; Vanessa Kresin,
St. John's, Fr.
Belleville City Rec Sign up
If your child still wants to play baseball/softball this summer, but you missed the deadline or haven't seen a sign up sheet, you can still get in! Click here and print off the sheet, and return it to the City office, along with your check, as soon as possible. The sooner we know who is playing, the sooner we can get everything going for the summer!
NCAA League Honors
Boys basketball
1st team (listed alphebetically)
Grant Brown, Sr, Beloit
Kenny Eddy, Sr, Ellsworth
Colton Grove, Jr, Republic County
Trevor Kuhlman, Jr, Republic County
Cole Lilly, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Connor Martin, Jr, Sacred Heart
Blase Martin, Sr, Sacred Heart
Mitch Mugler, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Anthony Pingel, Sr, Beloit
Gary Roberts, Jr, Republic County
Honorable Mention
Lucas Bradbury, Sr, Sacred Heart
Jordan Herzog, Sr, Ellsworth
Gage Paull, Jr, Russell
Jared Schmidt, Sr, Minneapolis
Logan Wedel, So, Minneapolis
Aaron Wedel, Sr, Sacred Heart
Girls
1st Team
Stephanie Frost, Jr, Southeast of Saline
Kalli Kruse, So, Beloit
Laura Macek, Sr, Ellsworth
Kylie Miller, Jr, Beloit
Taylor Miller, Jr, Beloit
Celia Porter, Sr, Republic County
Katie Pratt, Sr, Sacred Heart
Katelyn Schmidtberger, Jr, Sacred Heart
Shayla Seim, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Jara Shoemaker, Sr, Minneapolis
Honorable Mention
Moe Mikinksi, Jr, Sacred Heart
Shea Shoemaker, So, Minneapolis
Elissa Stein, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Abby Wittman, Jr, Sacred Heart
Jessica Wollenburg, Jr, Republic County
Wrestling
1st Team
103- Danny Oste, Russell
112- Tyson Schmidtberger, Russell
119- John Corman, Minneapolis
125- Brad Augustine, Beloit
130- Cade Hewitt, Beloit
135- Zac Eaton, Minneapolis
140- Cas Spangler, Beloit
145- Cody Eaton, Minneapolis
152- Blake Mayes, Beloit
160- Cody Hanel, Beloit
171- Trent Stevenson, Ellsworth
189- Tad Redding, Russell
215- Steve Kyler, Ellsworth
275- Tyler Jumis, Beloit
2nd Team
103- Nathan Reed, Minneapolis
112- Braden Sahlfeld, Beloit
119- Ryan Hahn, Southeast of Saline
125- Dusty Greer, Minneapolis
130- Ty Hamilton, Minneapolis
135- Brady Ruggles, Russell
140- Aaron Weatherhead, Republic County,
Brian Woller, Russell
145- Matt mortimer, Southeast of Saline
152- Alberto Contreras, Minneapolis
160- Jason Prater, Southeast of Saline
171- Brett Melton, Beloit
189- Alex Stout, Ellsworth
215- Adam Waymaster, Russell
275- Jacob Snider, Minneapolis
1st team (listed alphebetically)
Grant Brown, Sr, Beloit
Kenny Eddy, Sr, Ellsworth
Colton Grove, Jr, Republic County
Trevor Kuhlman, Jr, Republic County
Cole Lilly, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Connor Martin, Jr, Sacred Heart
Blase Martin, Sr, Sacred Heart
Mitch Mugler, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Anthony Pingel, Sr, Beloit
Gary Roberts, Jr, Republic County
Honorable Mention
Lucas Bradbury, Sr, Sacred Heart
Jordan Herzog, Sr, Ellsworth
Gage Paull, Jr, Russell
Jared Schmidt, Sr, Minneapolis
Logan Wedel, So, Minneapolis
Aaron Wedel, Sr, Sacred Heart
Girls
1st Team
Stephanie Frost, Jr, Southeast of Saline
Kalli Kruse, So, Beloit
Laura Macek, Sr, Ellsworth
Kylie Miller, Jr, Beloit
Taylor Miller, Jr, Beloit
Celia Porter, Sr, Republic County
Katie Pratt, Sr, Sacred Heart
Katelyn Schmidtberger, Jr, Sacred Heart
Shayla Seim, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Jara Shoemaker, Sr, Minneapolis
Honorable Mention
Moe Mikinksi, Jr, Sacred Heart
Shea Shoemaker, So, Minneapolis
Elissa Stein, Sr, Southeast of Saline
Abby Wittman, Jr, Sacred Heart
Jessica Wollenburg, Jr, Republic County
Wrestling
1st Team
103- Danny Oste, Russell
112- Tyson Schmidtberger, Russell
119- John Corman, Minneapolis
125- Brad Augustine, Beloit
130- Cade Hewitt, Beloit
135- Zac Eaton, Minneapolis
140- Cas Spangler, Beloit
145- Cody Eaton, Minneapolis
152- Blake Mayes, Beloit
160- Cody Hanel, Beloit
171- Trent Stevenson, Ellsworth
189- Tad Redding, Russell
215- Steve Kyler, Ellsworth
275- Tyler Jumis, Beloit
2nd Team
103- Nathan Reed, Minneapolis
112- Braden Sahlfeld, Beloit
119- Ryan Hahn, Southeast of Saline
125- Dusty Greer, Minneapolis
130- Ty Hamilton, Minneapolis
135- Brady Ruggles, Russell
140- Aaron Weatherhead, Republic County,
Brian Woller, Russell
145- Matt mortimer, Southeast of Saline
152- Alberto Contreras, Minneapolis
160- Jason Prater, Southeast of Saline
171- Brett Melton, Beloit
189- Alex Stout, Ellsworth
215- Adam Waymaster, Russell
275- Jacob Snider, Minneapolis
65 Bracket Street
If you want the low down on the Big Dance, head over to my cousin's blog...
http://65bracketstreet.blogspot.com/
He's been right on with his brackets for the last few years. It's not a predidtion of the tourney itself, just who's in, and who's out.
Perhaps the best competition is when me, my brother Aaron, and Tony and his brother Tyler have our contest on the tourney. No money changes hands, just the first round when we get together! Fun stuff.
http://65bracketstreet.blogspot.com/
He's been right on with his brackets for the last few years. It's not a predidtion of the tourney itself, just who's in, and who's out.
Perhaps the best competition is when me, my brother Aaron, and Tony and his brother Tyler have our contest on the tourney. No money changes hands, just the first round when we get together! Fun stuff.
Thanks ...
... to the players and coaches who put forth their very best effort every night.
... to the students, band, fans, and parents who yelled their lungs out in support of the team.
... to Tim Garman, who kept me awake during long road trips (execpt that one time he slept in the back), for his stat keeping , and most of all his witty comments that just make you scratch your head, or laugh hysterically (I may never recover from, "the defense was on that ball like ducks on a June bug...")
... to Deb and Christine, who have to put up with listening to me rattle off stats and numbers from every game I've ever broadcasted (It'll be 275 broadcasts at the State Track meet this May.)
... to Angie, who put up with me being gone on the road to games, at home to games, and being everywhere else to games.
... to everyone who has told me and Tim that we've done a good job, even if we were on air when you said it...
This a been a great year so far. Here's to the spring!
... to the students, band, fans, and parents who yelled their lungs out in support of the team.
... to Tim Garman, who kept me awake during long road trips (execpt that one time he slept in the back), for his stat keeping , and most of all his witty comments that just make you scratch your head, or laugh hysterically (I may never recover from, "the defense was on that ball like ducks on a June bug...")
... to Deb and Christine, who have to put up with listening to me rattle off stats and numbers from every game I've ever broadcasted (It'll be 275 broadcasts at the State Track meet this May.)
... to Angie, who put up with me being gone on the road to games, at home to games, and being everywhere else to games.
... to everyone who has told me and Tim that we've done a good job, even if we were on air when you said it...
This a been a great year so far. Here's to the spring!
Buffs in the Sub State Championship
The Republic County Buffaloes pulled off a dramatic comeback Thursday night to defeat TMP 41-37. The Buffs will now face NCAA league foe Sacred Heart Saturday night for the right to go to Hutchinson for the State Tournament next week!
The Knights are the only team to beat the Buffs this year, winning the first match up 73-67 in overtime in Salina. But when we called for a RED OUT in Belleville, the hometown faithful came out in full force to watch the Buff defense shut down the Knights, winning 64-38.
So, let's do it again! Another RED OUT is set to hit Norton Saturday night at 7:30 pm, after the girls game. WEAR YOUR RED, and help the team by being AS LOUD AS YOU CAN (with good sportmanship). We'd also like for people who might need a ride, or have room to spare to call around and make sure EVERYONE who is able, can make it to the game. This should be a great atmosphere for high school basketball!
GO BUFFS!!!!
The Knights are the only team to beat the Buffs this year, winning the first match up 73-67 in overtime in Salina. But when we called for a RED OUT in Belleville, the hometown faithful came out in full force to watch the Buff defense shut down the Knights, winning 64-38.
So, let's do it again! Another RED OUT is set to hit Norton Saturday night at 7:30 pm, after the girls game. WEAR YOUR RED, and help the team by being AS LOUD AS YOU CAN (with good sportmanship). We'd also like for people who might need a ride, or have room to spare to call around and make sure EVERYONE who is able, can make it to the game. This should be a great atmosphere for high school basketball!
GO BUFFS!!!!
Eric Allgood
KR 92 Sports Director
Email: krepsports@hotmail.com
Wow...
Just wow. What a game the Buffalo guys played last night in Norton. Down 10 to the defending 4A State Champs TMP at half, RC mounted a charge in the third quarter, and into the 4th. A four and a half minute stall (literally, Colton Grove stood in place with the ball for most of that time) before Coach Alan Sheets called timeout with 18.8 seconds left. Gary Roberts put up a driving shot that somehow found the bottom of the net. TMP threw the inbounds pass out of bounds, and Gary clinched the game with both ends of a one-and-one for the final count of 41-37.
The Buffs will face the very familiar Sacred Heart Knights Saturday night in Norton (couldn't we meet in Concordia or something?) You might remember, it's been a split so far this year, with each team winning on their home court. Should be a great game.
For those of you heading out Saturday (and that should be EVERYONE WHO READS THIS), don't forget your WEAR YOUR RED! We have had a tremendous turnout for all of the red out games, and this is just the latest one. GO BUFFS!!!
The Buffs will face the very familiar Sacred Heart Knights Saturday night in Norton (couldn't we meet in Concordia or something?) You might remember, it's been a split so far this year, with each team winning on their home court. Should be a great game.
For those of you heading out Saturday (and that should be EVERYONE WHO READS THIS), don't forget your WEAR YOUR RED! We have had a tremendous turnout for all of the red out games, and this is just the latest one. GO BUFFS!!!
RED OUT to hit Norton!
The Republic County boys are 2 wins away from a third straight State Tournament bid, and we need to do our part as students, teachers, parents and fans (and radio guys)! We're calling for RED OUTS for ANY REMAINING GAMES THIS YEAR! When I talked to Coach Sheets after the SES road game, he mentioned how neat it was for the team to come out of the locker room, and the ENTIRE RC cheering section was in red. The team absolutely fed off of that energy, and rolled to a 30 point win.
Now we're in the post season, where one slip up can end your season. This team has acomplished so much, let's send them even further. WEAR YOUR RED Thursday night to Norton, when the guys play TMP at 6pm. Let's finish this year right... at HUTCH!! GO BUFFS!!
Now we're in the post season, where one slip up can end your season. This team has acomplished so much, let's send them even further. WEAR YOUR RED Thursday night to Norton, when the guys play TMP at 6pm. Let's finish this year right... at HUTCH!! GO BUFFS!!
Congrats to Ronnie Dyke
I wanted to congratulate Ronnie and his spotlight perfomance Tuesday night!!! I am so proud of him. This young man doesn't receive enough credit because "defense" is not labeled on a point system like scoring a basket. He did a spectacular job guarding the center for SES on top of being “high point man” that night.
Best of luck to the boys' and girls' teams next week!!!
Junior Parent
Best of luck to the boys' and girls' teams next week!!!
Junior Parent
Aaron Weatherhead at State Wrestling
By now you've heard or read that Aaron lost in the State Championship match, 4-12. While not a championship, it was a great way to wrap up one of the best careers a Buff wrestler has ever seen! Congrats to Aaron!
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Aaron has defeated Tommy Knapp 13-2! Aaron will be wrestling for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday night at 6:30pm against Phillipsburg's Dustin Zahorsky.
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Aaron defeated Zac Bainter in the 2nd round 2-1! Aaron has locked up a medal, the question is, which one? He wrestles Tommy Knapp of Lincoln this evening!
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Aaron defeated Kyle White of Horton in the 1st round 13-0. Aaron will take on Zach Bainter of Norton at 1:30 pm in the 2nd round. It was Bayard who gave Weatherhead his first loss at State last year.
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Click here for live updates from State!
Click here for updated brackets!
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Aaron has defeated Tommy Knapp 13-2! Aaron will be wrestling for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday night at 6:30pm against Phillipsburg's Dustin Zahorsky.
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Aaron defeated Zac Bainter in the 2nd round 2-1! Aaron has locked up a medal, the question is, which one? He wrestles Tommy Knapp of Lincoln this evening!
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Aaron defeated Kyle White of Horton in the 1st round 13-0. Aaron will take on Zach Bainter of Norton at 1:30 pm in the 2nd round. It was Bayard who gave Weatherhead his first loss at State last year.
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Click here for live updates from State!
Click here for updated brackets!
Blogging update
First, thanks to everyone who has visited our home page. We set a record with 106 veiws 2/20/08!
Second, I'm going to open up the forum for you to start threads. Ask questions, ponder the imponderable, or release frustrations. Just keep it clean. Send an email to krepsports@hotmail.com and request to be an author in the blog! You can then register (it's free, and you don't HAVE to create a blog), and begin posting. This is a very cool thing to do! (Keep in mind, I'll still have final say in what stays on the page)
Happy blogging!
-Eric
Second, I'm going to open up the forum for you to start threads. Ask questions, ponder the imponderable, or release frustrations. Just keep it clean. Send an email to krepsports@hotmail.com and request to be an author in the blog! You can then register (it's free, and you don't HAVE to create a blog), and begin posting. This is a very cool thing to do! (Keep in mind, I'll still have final say in what stays on the page)
Happy blogging!
-Eric
Senior night
Celia Porter and the Republic County girls and boys teams will play their final regular season home game tonight against Minneapolis. We're calling for another RED OUT, to send the seniors out with style. Girls game will begin at 6pm, with the boys to follow.
On a side note, Celia Porter is just one 3 point basket away from owning not only the single season record, but career record as well. Porter has 45 3's this year (tied with Nicki Kasl) and 71 for her career (also tied with Kasl). Just one will do the trick.
Go BUFFS!!!
Sothers to play VB at Hastings College
Drew Sothers, a 5’7” outside hitter from Courtland, KS, has signed her National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Hastings College under head coach, Fred Aubuchon. She attends Pike Valley High School in Kansas and is the daughter of Jeff Sothers and Cindy Jensen. Drew is a varsity letter winner and was named All Volleyball League this year. She is also on the “A” Honor Roll, AR Honor Roll, and a member of the National Honor Society.
Rollin', rollin', rollin'...
Kurt Engle and the Buffs want your help in the ROLLING RED OUT at Southeast of Saline this Friday night! Show up, wear RED, and be loud! The guys can clinch the league title with a win over the Trojans, while the girls are fighting for a higher Sub State seed.
Go BUFFS!!
Rolling Red Out hits North Central Kansas
We at KR 92 in Belleville, KS have always strived to keep you up to date on the latest news. We're informing all Buffaloe fans of a "Rolling red out" this week! With basketball games at Beloit on Tuesday and at Southeast of Saline on Friday, we're encouraging everyone to wear red to those games. Show your school spirit and support the teams in a week of games that will have HUGE league and Sub-State implications. The "Rolling Red Out" is coming to town near you! Let's give those towns something they've NEVER SEEN!!!
Of course, if you can't make it out to the games, you can tune in to KR 92, or check out the webcast, at network1sports.com. (Even if you're not there, you should be wearing red!)
Of course, if you can't make it out to the games, you can tune in to KR 92, or check out the webcast, at network1sports.com. (Even if you're not there, you should be wearing red!)
Wrestling highlights
Some clips from February 7th.
Republic County 8th grader Jevonte Dyke
RC senior Aaron Weatherhead
Basketball NEWS!!!
Republic County vs Clay Center- rescheduled to Saturday, Feb 9, 5 pm start for the VARSITY BOYS. GIRLS WILL FOLLOW and the JV boys will play at East Elementary during the varsity girls game.
Pike Valley vs Tipton- rescheduled for Feb 14, 6pm, varsity only
Rock Hills vs St. John's-Beloit- rescheduled for Feb 11, normal start times
Clifton/Clyde at Valley Heights- postponed
updated: 10:00 am, Feb 8
Pike Valley vs Tipton- rescheduled for Feb 14, 6pm, varsity only
Rock Hills vs St. John's-Beloit- rescheduled for Feb 11, normal start times
Clifton/Clyde at Valley Heights- postponed
updated: 10:00 am, Feb 8
A word from old man Kasl
Attn: Mr. Eric "the Sports Guy"
As a parent, thanks for getting the RED OUT tonight. It was a great site to see. Thanks to the fans that took your word, RED OUT.
I feel that we lost our boys tonight, THEY BECAME MEN! I have never seen them play defense like that, ever. They proclaimed NOT IN OUR HOUSE!
Thanks for all that you do for our sports teams.
Old Man Kasl (Rob)
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Thanks Rob,
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I have the best job in the world. Tuesday was great fun, here's to the next game!
As a parent, thanks for getting the RED OUT tonight. It was a great site to see. Thanks to the fans that took your word, RED OUT.
I feel that we lost our boys tonight, THEY BECAME MEN! I have never seen them play defense like that, ever. They proclaimed NOT IN OUR HOUSE!
Thanks for all that you do for our sports teams.
Old Man Kasl (Rob)
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Thanks Rob,
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I have the best job in the world. Tuesday was great fun, here's to the next game!
RED OUT JAN 29
Tuesday, January 29, you're invited to attend the Republic County vs Sacred Heart basketball games. Of course, this isn't just any game. On Jan. 5th, Sacred Heart did what only Beloit has done in the last two years... defeat both the girls and boys on the same night. For the girls, it began a slight tailspin that saw the Lady Buffs drop 5 in a row. For the guys, that game remains the only snag in an otherwise perfect season.
Show up early, and BE VERY LOUD!!! The pep band will be playing and we should get the gym rocking. Oh, and one other thing... WEAR RED!!!! Everyone, from the students, teachers, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles to, yes me and Tim, should be in red. A rocking crowd, in ALL RED, with the band and the students should be a very intimidating factor. Let's do our part Tuesday night! Go Buffs!!!
Show up early, and BE VERY LOUD!!! The pep band will be playing and we should get the gym rocking. Oh, and one other thing... WEAR RED!!!! Everyone, from the students, teachers, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles to, yes me and Tim, should be in red. A rocking crowd, in ALL RED, with the band and the students should be a very intimidating factor. Let's do our part Tuesday night! Go Buffs!!!
More free throws
Here are the Belleville Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest Results.
Boys age 10 – Lane Shoemaker
Girls age 11 – Katelyn Crim
Boys age 11 – Dan Arbuthnot
Girls age 12 – Jayden Jackson
Boys age 12 – Trenton Kuhlman
Girls age 13 – Kayley Johnson
Boys age 13 – Blake Porter
Boys age 14 – Kalen Cromwell
Congratulations to all the winners!
Boys age 10 – Lane Shoemaker
Girls age 11 – Katelyn Crim
Boys age 11 – Dan Arbuthnot
Girls age 12 – Jayden Jackson
Boys age 12 – Trenton Kuhlman
Girls age 13 – Kayley Johnson
Boys age 13 – Blake Porter
Boys age 14 – Kalen Cromwell
Congratulations to all the winners!
Free throws win games...
Elks Hoop Shoot in Superior, NE had some local flavor...
Republic County Schools representatives were:
Danyelle Matthews/Kale Johnson 8-9 yr. girls/boys
Bryn Hobelmann/Saxton Graves 10-11 " " "
Jayden Jackson/Tyler Van Sant 12-13 " " "
Results were:
Kale Johnson First 8-9 boys
Bryn Hobelmann Second 10-11 girls
Jayden Jackson Second 12-13 girls
Newest rescheduling..
Here's what I know as of January 2...
RC at Russell will be january 22. Varsity girls time has been moved up to 5 pm.
RC vs Valley Heights will be January 31. Regularly schduled game at Minneapolis 2/1.
When I find out about Pike Valley games, they will be posted in this entry!
RC at Russell will be january 22. Varsity girls time has been moved up to 5 pm.
RC vs Valley Heights will be January 31. Regularly schduled game at Minneapolis 2/1.
When I find out about Pike Valley games, they will be posted in this entry!
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