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Photo by Brooklyn Sanders The Senior Honor Society members sporting their costumes before handing out candy at the zoo on 10/18. Brooklyn Sanders are also about 1.5 on costumes. 27% buy decorations. billion pumpkins of adult-only homes 54% of American News Writer grown and sold ev- said they will spend households with It’s the Halloween ery year, which are money on cos- children under the season and every- then used as deco- tumes, while 65% age of 18 said that body is ready to ration. of people with kids they will buy deco- go out and get all 84% of Americans under the age of 18 rations also. their favorite deco- said they will spend said they will. In America, trick- rations, candy, and money on at least 80% of Americans or-treating has been costumes. Although candy, costumes, said they will spend a Halloween tradi- Photo by Brooklyn Sanders Halloween report- Sophomores Jessica Scharrer and Savannah or decorations, money on Hallow- tion since at least Jones dressed as a video game character and edly lags behind and 16% said they een candy this year. the 1950s. Many a character from Pokemon, respectively. five other holidays would spend no Americans predict children dress in pumpkin patch, to 2,000 haunted at- in consumer spend- money at all on Hal- that they will spend fancy costumes and a haunted hay- tractions charg- ing, retailers expect loween. But with all an average of $18 go door to door ask- ride. The biggest ing admission fees to top $5 billion dol- things that we want, on candy this Hal- ing for candy. The industries today in to their events. lars in total sales there comes a price. loween season. phrase most chil- the Halloween at- There are over 300 this year. An average of 78% of households dren say as the resi- traction industry amusement facili- Halloween is $52 will be spent that do not have dent owner opens are where farmers ties producing some usually celebrat- between costumes, children under the the door is “trick or convert large areas sort of Halloween ed among family, candy, and decora- age of 18 said they treat.” That phrase into corn mazes or or haunted house friends, and occa- tions in an adult-on- will still buy candy is asking for some pumpkin patches. events in America. sionally co-workers. ly home, but an av- compared to the sort of treat or they The Halloween at- There are also over Parties and other erage of $82 will be 84% of households will play a trick on traction industry is 1,000 charity attrac- events are some- spent in a family’s with children under you. The most com- about equal in size tions produced by times planned to get household if there the age of 18. mon tricks Ameri- to the Haunted at- local charity groups people in the mood are children under 41% of Americans cans play are toilet traction industry in America. for the Halloween the age of 18. said they will spend papering homes an grossing between The typical haunt- season. The average cos- money on Hallow- trees, forking yards, $400 million and ed attraction aver- People can help tume a consumer een decorations and egging cars and $500 million with ages 8,000 guests a set the mood by finds at a store is this year. Americans houses. over 1,500 events season. watching hor- about $15 to $20. predict that they A big part of Hal- nationwide. Be- Although Hallow- ror films, carving 36% of Americans will spend around loween is going to tween both indus- een is an expensive pumpkins, holding will spend money on $17 on decorations. haunted houses and tries they combine holiday, it should still costume parties, a costume this year. 37% of American mazes. A Halloween to gross over 1 bil- be enjoyed. So put or even creating Americans predict households that are attraction can be ev- lion dollars in an- on those costumes haunted houses or that they will spend adult-only homes erything from a corn nual revenue. and get some (not graveyards. There an average of $17 said that they will maze, to a massive There are over so) free candy! Canned Food Drive Breanna Wilson lows: Seniors- New said, “It’s good for Year’s Day; Juniors- everybody to come Ads Co-Editor Christmas; Sopho- together and help.” mores- Halloween; Dylan Robbins, Each year, the Freshmen- The also a freshman stu- students of North Fourth of July. dent council mem- Harrison High Last year 3,981 ber, said, “It brings School paticipate items were col- the community to- in the canned food lected, and the goal gether, and I think it drive sponsored by set for this year’s helps out the under- the student coun- competition is 4000 priveleged.” Both cil. The class of items. All items col- freshmen believe 2013 was the win- lected will go to the the Juniors or Se- ner of last year’s local food pantries. niors will probably competition for both “I think it’s a great win the competition. the total number of thing for the com- The Food drive cans collected and munity and it’s fun,” ends in Novem- the design of the says Mrs. Tillquist. ber, just in time for cans. The themes Freshman student Thanksgiving, so for this year’s com- council member be sure to bring in Photo by Breanna Wilson petition are as fol- Jourdan McAfee some cans! Mr. Eckart is a big supporter of the Canned Food Drive. Send news ideas to Carley Gancher at [email protected]. News October 30, 2012 The Cougar Courier 2a 2012 Election: who are you voting for? Alison Sieg News Writer With the presidential election approaching, it’s important to learn the terms used by the candidates and what each believes in. It can be difficult for high school students to understand at times, so here’s some clarification: - Pro-Life: When a person doesn’t believe in abortion. - Pro-Choice: Belief that a woman has the right to make her own decisions about her Photo by Alison Sieg Photo by Alison Sieg body. Rep. Mitt Romney - No Child Left Behind: This policy sets Dem. Barack Obama - Pro-Life performance guidelines for schools. - Pro-Choice - In favor of No Child Left Be- - Labor Unions: A group of workers that - Not in favor of No Child Left hind protects their rights. Behind - Believes labor unions aren’t - NAFTA: This is the North American Free - Supports labor unions working Trade Agreement. - Doesn’t like NAFTA - Believes in NAFTA. - Outsourcing Jobs: This is when jobs are - Doesn’t agree with outsourc- - Believes outsourcing jobs is being done outside of the country. ing jobs okay - Tax increase: taxes cost more. - Believes in tax increase - Doesn’t believe in tax in- - Same Sex Marriage: When two people of - Is okay with same sex mar- crease the same gender get married. riage - Against same sex marriage - E-Verify System: An internet based sys- - Likes the E-Verify system - Likes the E-Verify system tem in which businesses can determine - Doesn’t like ANWR drilling - Supports ANWR drilling eligibility of their workers. - Obama Quote: “I favor legal- - Romney Quote: “NAFTA al- - ANWR drilling: the question of whether izing same-sex marriages, and lows people to come together and to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife would fight efforts to prohibit build a better future.” Refuge. such marriages.” Results of our school presidential poll: Barack Obama- 51% Mitt Romney- 49%

No Shave November Braidon Pendleton not doing it, be- “I am doing it be- say no to shaving. cause it’s gross.” cause I am lazy.” Senior Megan News Writer But when asked if But when asked if Naegele also partic- No Shave Novem- she knew the rea- she knew the rea- ipates in No Shave ber is a time to let son behind it she son behind it she November, along the hair grow out said no as well. said no. with a lot of the girls and support can- Junior Forest Nich- Shelby Lindsey on the girls basket- cer awareness. No ols however said, “I said, “Yeah, I am ball team, from what Shave November am honestly doing doing it.” Her reason is understood. was started to help it.” His reason be- was, “I don’t know, I While No Shave raise awareness of hind was, “To sup- just always do it.” November has lost cancer for men, but port hairy legs and And when asked if some of its meaning, is now being treat- faces everywhere.” she knew the rea- it is still celebrated ed as a reason for Junior Kendall son behind it she and considered fun men and women to Frantz was one who said, “Because it is by many. It gives ditch the razor for also said, “Yes, I am for lazy people like all the girls a rea- the month and be all doing No Shave No- Kendall?” son to have some natural. vember.” Her rea- So No Shave No- hairy legs, and who soning was a little vember is a time to doesn’t love that? Senior Tiffany Photo by Braidon Pendleton Wooten said, “I’m different than most, let the hair grow and Most people. Junior Kenedy House’s legs are much smoother than Junior Josh Mayfield’s. Powder Puff and Power Buff Results

The Pow- der Puff and Power Buff tournaments were held on October 24th. Results are as follows:

Powder Puff 1st- Juniors 2nd- Seniors 3rd- Sophomores and Freshmen (tie)

Power Buff 1st- Seniors 2nd- Juniors Photos by Leandra Ayers Photo by Carley Gancher 3rd- Sophomores Top: Junior Kenedy House running for a while the Sophomore Shawn Bishop serving in the 4th- Freshmen Freshmen try to grab her flags with no avail. Bottom: The Seniors contest against the seniors. and the Sophomores before the game. Send entertainment news to... Kenedy House at newspaper.nhcs.in.us.com Entertainment October 30, 2012 The Cougar Courier 3A Top 10 Scary Shocking Movies sanatorium 1. A HAUNTING IN Katy Engleman er once had a group of the workers found that had not encoun- a few boys behind Entertainment Writer tered a ghost. the door with an axe SALEM Connie Howlett As we entered they had used to get Sports Writer through the metal inside unnoticed. door, our eyes ad- They were terri-

justed to the dark- fied, but not because 2. Insidious ness, and there they were caught. Winding back a was only a little light They thanked the paved road deep into seeping in through employee that had the woods rests one the windows. found them, and of Kentucky’s most As we went up claimed the shadow 3. Descent known buildings. In a level, Dale took us people wouldn’t let the 1920’s, Waverly to a room where two them leave. Hills Sanatorium sisters had shared Once the police (Waverly) was used a room during the showed up, the offi- to hold and cure pa- plague. One sister cer showed the boys 4. exorcist tients that had been died in the sanatori- that the door was plagued with Tuber- um, the other sister, easily opened with culosis. Audrey, survived. one finger, but then Patients passed The sister that the officer noticed away from the pro- passed away in the the deep cut marks 5. Unborn cedures believed to room is still heard made by the axe the cure them, not just early in the morn- boys made in an at- TB itself. Many of ing around 3 o’clock tempt to leave. these patients are whispering her long The tour end- 6. Halloween said to still haunt the lost sister’s name. ed, and we exited sanatorium. Then, we hurried through the door On October 5, through the first few we had originally seniors Connie levels all the way up entered. Tara Miles Howlett, Tara Miles, to room 502. then felt a cold sen- 7. Psycho and Katy Engleman, Many have heard sation and lifted her visited Waverly for the legend of the sweatshirt jacket, re- $20 ($2 for parking) pregnant nurse who vealing a bright pink as a special for Hal- hung herself inside scratch on her right loween. A full tour of the room, but this arm that was sev- 8. The Shining is $22, half a night legend is fake. She eral inches in length. is $50, and an all hung herself outside We went back nighter is $100 (plus of the room after she to our awaiting car, $2 parking). had given birth, and reviewing the pic- The special has the baby was found tures and footage 9. Entity a choice of a mini dead, which is no we had taken, pos- tour composed of less disturbing. sibly catching a 30 minute darkness As a group, we paranormal voice and a tour guide attempted to see talking over Dale’s. 10. Dead Silence with the option of a shadow people. Suddenly, the front flashlight or a walk About half said they dome light went off through the sana- saw shadows, and and on by itself. torium filled with the other half said The spirit con- Looking for some- masked “ghouls” they didn’t. firmed it was a and bloodied bod- As we descended male. The spirit also ies. We chose the the stairs, we ar- tapped on the inside mini tour. rived at a metal of the car to signal thing to do this While waiting in door. One night Dale that it was there. line for tickets, peo- and a few other em- There wasn’t any ple dressed in cos- ployees at Waverly more information weekend? tumes that were on were outside by a obtained due to a stilts sauntered by, fire when screams decrease in activity. The Harlem Wizars will play our very exciting everyone. from behind the door Waverly has been At 8 o’clock pierced the silence. known for its haunt- own Harrison Hoopsters on November 2nd sharp , we met Dale, All of the workers ings, and it has our tour guide. He dispersed in pursue showed us just how at 7 in the High School gym! claimed he had nev- of the screams. One haunted it can be.

Harrison Hoopsters Roster:

Jerry Amy Chris Lasley Will Seig Gary Fessel Beth Burson Alexis Speer Greg Walters Kelly Williams Cody Morgan Alan Reed Jason Kaiser Cody Wetzel Keith Kaiser Annissa Reas Mark Burgher Lynn Wittaker Craig Schoen Kent Rentschler Scott Schoen And our very own... Krissy Gunter Matt Kellems and JR Hampton Steve Hatton! Rick Gunter Caitlyn Janes Bart Bigham Bobby Johnson Caren Johnson Mark Burson Brent Schroder Photo by Katy Engleman Senior Katy Engleman, senior connie howlett, and senior tara miles adventured to waverly hills sanatorium on october 5th. the waverly Jason Seitz hills sanatorium is shown above. Send entertainment news to... Kenedy House at newspaper.nhcs.in.us.com Entertainment October 30, 2012 The Cougar Courier 4A Comic by Cassidy

Comic by Cassidy Logsdon Creepy Kentuckiana

Savannah Hudson nothing but trees. Many of you have boat captain who McHarry’s body was is actually a ghost, The legend is that heard of Waverly ran from Portland to moved to be with his watches over the Entertainment Writer many driver’s have Hills Sanatorium. New Albany. wife many years af- babies’ graves. seen a black hearse Waverly is an old McHarry had ter his passing. Cave Hill Cem- If you’re an adren- appear out of no- TB (tuberculosis) volatile relation- Many have tried etery is right next aline junkie or your where and increase hospital that saw ships with the other to find a picture of door to Eastern favorite time of the with speed. This thousands of deaths steamboat captains old McHarry, but Cemetery. It is said year is Halloween, sight has scared back in the day. that were jealous one has yet to ap- that you can see you might be inter- drivers down the They offer tours of his success. Ac- pear. River boat green lights floating ested in the “scary” thirty foot ravine that through tight, aban- cording to legend, captain’s still blow throughout the area. places around Lou- borders the road. doned recesses and he was stabbed to their whistle’s to It is also rumored isville, Kentucky. The Culbertson some will even see death in a fight. ward off Captain that you can hear On the eastern bor- Mansion is located the infamous body However, before McHarry’s curse. the grave stones der of Oldham and in New Albany, In- chute. the fight McHarry Eastern Cem- being knocked over Jefferson County, diana. The Man- Another place built a burial vault etery in Louisville, if you stick around KY there is a place sion does a special is The Captain’s on the river, where Kentucky has been long enough. called Sleepy Hol- haunted house tour Tomb, which is lo- he wanted to be used to bury bodies If you are looking low. the Friday and Sat- cated a mile down entombed standing since 1843. When for a few scary plac- Sleepy Hollow urday nights right from Horseshoe upright as to curse they buried bodies es to visit this fall, is an isolated road before Halloween. Casino. Captain passing boats. they would stack these are all great with no street lights The tour usually Frances McHarry Some say you can them five deep. sites. If, of course, or houses. The road costs around thir- was a wealthy and hear his breath at It is said that an you can handle is surrounded by teen dollars. well-known steam- the old burial sight. old woman, which them. Send features news to Cameron Smith at [email protected] Features October 30, 2012 The Cougar Courier 5A To boo, or not to boo?

Jenna Turner that my boy- initely suggest Features Writer friend was trying going there.” to sacrifice me The price was a and throw me in choice between A group of the “scarer’s” di- $18 and $28 de- North Harrison rection. After the pending on how students went to first ten minutes, much you want- Industrial Night- I began to real- ed to spend and mare, a popular ize that if you how much of a haunted house didn’t act scared, scare you really on Friday, Octo- the “scarers” wanted. ber 5. wouldn’t come It’s located in Like all other after you. That’s Jeffersonville, haunted houses when I began to so it’s about it consisted of turn the whole a thirty to for- “scarers” and thing into a joke. ty-five minute “scarees”. One “When they drive, but it’s of the students would try to definitely worth who went, junior scare me, I would it. Especially if Photo courtesy of Industrial Nightmare Breanna Wilson, just stand there, the thought of said, “ I’ll ad- laugh, and crack being scared by NHHS students enjoy a spooky night at Industrial Night- mit, at first I was a joke. All in a strange man mare. Back row left to right: Gary Young, Breanna Wilson, Jenna Turner, Josh Mayfield, Rex Summers, Katie Freeberg. scared, it proba- all, we all had a you don’t know Front row Casey Bratcher, and Sydney Spalding bly doesn’t help great time; I def- entices you. Last minute spending for spooks

Jenna Turner the matching Ma- Features Writer rio and Luigi cos- tumes, a hotdog suit, a banana On Tues- suit, an old lunch day, October 9, lady, and many Molly Leffler and more costumes, I (Jenna Turner) along with a few visited the local masks. The store Boo & Boom’s is filled with so store behind the many items, even Goodwill in Co- party supplies rydon. and decorations. We checked It is the perfect out all the vari- place for a Hal- ous costumes loween lover. you could choose So, if you’re from, and found looking for a store that there were with reasonable numerous choic- pricing and so es, ranging from many things to really silly outfits choose from, then to really scary this might just be ones. We tried on the place you’ve Photos by Molly Leffler and Jenna Turner a few that jumped been searching out at us; the for. You will al- ones that, in our ways find some- opinion, were the thing you like at best. We tried on Boo & Booms. Cougar Crazies!

Sign ups for Cougar Crazies by November 2nd. Membership is $15, and should be paid to Mrs. Sater.

Photo by Molly Leffler Membership includes: Jenna Turner’s and Molly Leffer’s costume options at Boo and Booms in Corydon. *Official Cougar Crazies T- shirt. *Creation of a pregame video to run on the “jum- botron” before every home game. *Discounted tickets on select games. *Fan handouts (mega- phones, wigs, T-shirts, etc.) *Reserved seating on the first row for those wearing Cougar Crazies t-shirts. Send features news to Cameron Smith at [email protected] Features October 30, 2012 The Cougar Courier 6A Horror Movie Review Rex Summers like their friends Features Writer so he can get close to them Over the break but has no in- we wanted to tentions of help- get into the Hal- ing with their loween spirit. problems. He We decided to wants to con- rent a horror vince them to film. The film we commit suicide chose just so so he gets plea- happened to be sure out of his the worst movie own life. in all of history. The plot was Chatroom… okay but the di- Now the name rector made it sounds good, extremely hard but it is very to follow until deceiving. The the very end. film is about a So unless you mentally crazy want to bore teen who has yourself for 2 it out for other hours, don’t teens with life waste your time Photo by Braden Pendelton issues. He acts with this movie. Josh Mayfield, Rex Summers, and Gary Youngs’ fearful reaction to their horror movie.

Scariest movie you have ever seen?

Insidious

Freshman Jordan Weathers

Chain Letter

Sophomore Natalie Hollenseed

The Cougar shows off the scariest costume he could find: Mr. Huffman! Paranormal Activity

Junior Hunter Grey

Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never

Senior Devin Elliott Send sports news to... Ashton Bosler newspaper.nhcs.k12.in.us. Sports October 30, 2012 The Cougar Courier 7A Boys’ Soccer Sectional Connie Howlett of the night for the games. We lost a lot Sports Writer Cougars, making the of games and in the score 1-2. The Cou- next couple of years gar fans went wild. we will be better.” On October 3, Prov- Gray had 2 shots Gray said, “I think idence High School on goal before he we played really well. hosted the boys’ soc- went down with a leg We started off a little cer sectional. The cramp. slow in the first half Cougars took on Senior Jacob Cun- but picked up the in- Christian Academy. diff, Sevidoni and tensity in the second The boys started junior Josh Mayfield half. We left the field off with junior Hunter had one foul. Fresh- with no regrets, and Gray getting 5 shots man Noah Yost and I’m very proud of the on goal, and senior Olivera had 2 fouls. team.” Tyler Bement had Bement got a yellow Bement said, “I one shot on goal. card for being a little think the season A couple minutes rough. went wonderfully. into the game, the The boys had three This season we went Warriors got the first corners for the game. 6-4. It was the first goal. Keeping their All together the boys wining season North heads held high the had 14 shots on goal. Harrison’s soccer has Cougars attempted Nathan Wayman ever had.” to make their next saved four goals. At Goalie, Wayman goal. the end of the game said, “The most The warriors made the score was 1-3. meaningful game to another goal making Coach Billy Satls- me was Scottsburg. the score 0-2 at the gaver said, “Overall After getting beat 6-1 half. throughout the sea- last year, it felt great At the second half, Photo Courtesy of: Kim Taylor son the boys did very to beat them in pen- Victor Sevidoni had Junior Hunter Gray goes after the ball in the Providence vs. North well. We broke our alty kicks. It was a Harrison game. one shot on goal. winning record this great way to get the Then the Cougars got the ball back again, and Bement made the first goal year. We won a lot of conference win.” Cougars Round Out the Year tion for a touch- man Zach Burdin than usual, but he a pretty good night games I have had, Jed Robson down, and he also and junior run- did have Harter to throwing the ball but I still wish we Co Film-Editor racked up several ning back Brandon give him a break He had 7 comple- would’ve won.” tackles. Craig were both in- and play running tions on 13 at- North Harrison The North Har- On the defensive jured in this game. back. tempts with a total hosted Salem in a rison Cougars had side of the ball, With Burdin and a rocky path this they also had a Craig being hurt, year. Their record great game. that left an open was 2-8. The defense window for sopho- North Harrison only allowed Pekin more offensive came off a thrill- to get one touch- and defensive line- ing victory at the down, 46 yards, man Dustin Nevil homecoming game and 6 first downs. and Jones to have against Pekin. The Cougars also starting positions. They won 56-7. had a safety on the Craig did score Freshman run- night. a touchdown that ning back Tyler After the home- night for North Har- Jones had a total coming victory, rison along with of 4 North Harrison Phelps. and 288 yards on faced off against Being plagued 30 carries. Silver Creek. The with injuries, North Sophomore Cougars played Harrison has had Jack hard, but lost with a struggle. For 15-35. the next game at Photo by: Jed Robson Phelps completed Junior Mason Miller makes a tackle at the Silver Creek vs. North a pass to senior Junior corner Clarksville, Nevil Harrison game. Der- back Taran Rennirt was still deemed rick Harter for 28 had one intercep- the starter. yards. Senior safe- tion on the night. Also with Craig North Harrison of 59 yards. 6-27 loss on Octo- ty Steven House Senior offensive being out, Jones lost 0-34 in this Phelps said, “That ber 19 in the Sec- had one intercep- and defensive line- had more carries game. Phelps had was one of the best tional game. Phenomenal Photos

Photo by: Jed Robson Photo courtesy of: Bart Bigham Freshman running back Tyler Jones runs to avoid a Silver Creek Sophomore Andrew Dones finishes his swing for a serve at his home defender. court. Send sports news to... Ashton Bosler newspaper.nhcs.k12.in.us. Sports October 30, 2012 The Cougar Courier 8A Great Season for Boys’ Tennis Katie Freeberg Dones, Outcalt, Co Film-Editor Cockerham, and Ar- nold defeated Coryd- on in their matches. The North Harrison Dones, Outcalt, boys’ tennis team Hawkins, Nowak, had a more than Cockerham, and Ar- fantastic season this nold all won in their year. matches at South Playing the Austin Central. Eagles on August 23, The boys traveled sophomore Andrew to Paoli on Sep- Dones won two sets tember 24. Dones out of three with the won his match with scores being 6-3 and scores of 6-0 and 6-4. Senior Brandon 6-1. Hawkins and sopho- The North Harrison more Brad Nowak boys’ tennis team won their doubles traveled to Floyd match 6-3 and 6-0. Central for Sectional. Senior Tyler Cock- All of the boys played erham and sopho- more Gage Arnold tough in their match- won their doubles es against Floyd match 6-4 and 7-6. Central. Next year, Dones, senior Ja- junior Evan Longac- cob Outcalt, junior er would “like to lose Photo courtesy of: Bart Bigham Evan Longacre, less personally”. From left Junior Evan Longacre, sophomores Brad Nowak, Gage Arnold, and Andrew Dones, “I did really well this Cockerham, and Ar- and seniors Tyler Cockerham, Brandon Hawkins, and Jacob Outcalt pose for a picture. nold all won in their season. It was by far matches against and Longacre did Wolf Pack. matches on Septem- ern. Dones, Outcalt, my favorite season” Lanesville. as well. For doubles Dones, Outcalt, ber 9. Hawkins, Nowak, said Jacob Outcalt. Dones won his Outcalt, Hawkins, Cockerham, and On September Arnold, and Cock- This was a great match against Craw- Cockerham, and Arnold defeated 10, the boys’ tennis erham all won their season for the Cou- ford County. Nowak Arnold defeated the Scottsburg in their team faced East- matches. gars. Lady Cats Run Their Way Through Conference however, the condi- for the Lady Cats. graduating from col- place first at confer- tions were not ter- Earning All-Con- lege. ence, the girls have rible for racing. The ference honorable She is the assistant absolutely nothing to Lady Cats all ran in mention were junior track coach for the be ashamed of. We their new, matching Shelby Lindsey, 15th boys. still ran well, and we spikes to help keep with a time of 22:57, Last season Coach will use this as mo- them from slipping. sophomore Savan- Sauerheber was tivation as we head The Lady Cats nah Taylor, 17th a volunteer coach into sectional time. ended up earning with a time of 23:00, under Coach Jerry I firmly believe that second place to Sil- and freshman Kaela Love. After Coach we have the ability ver Creek by nine Wright, 22nd with a Love stepped down to make it to semi- points. Although the time of 23:16. from the position to state, so that is the girls were hoping for Sophomore Natalie spend more time goal.” a first place finish, Hollensead placed with his new grand- Elliott said, “I think they were still not 31st with a time of child, Coach Sauer- that the race went disappointed with 24:11, and senior heber stepped up at pretty well for me. the runner-up posi- Abbey Stone earned the beginning of the I’m looking forward tion. 41st with a time of summer to make the to sectional, and my Photo courtesy of: Kim Taylor Sophomore Ashton 25:51. adjustment seem as goal is to be in the Junior Shelby Lindsey (left) and sophomore savannah Taylor (right) race at conference. Bosler won the meet The girls had to ad- small as possible. top ten there.” in a time of 19:20. just to a new coach Although Coach Stone said, “I am Ashton Bosler southern conference Sophomore Hayley this season, but Love is greatly very proud of my girls meet at Silver Creek. Sports Editor Elliott ran second for Coach Jackie Sauer- missed, the Lady and will miss them The ground was a little slick and muddy the team and placed heber is no stranger Cats seem to be do- when I graduate. It’s Tuesday, October from the rain that tenth with a time of to girls cross country. ing extremely well. hard to believe that it 2, the girls’ cross came through the 22:26. Bosler and She ran cross coun- Coach Sauerhe- was my last confer- country team com- night before, and the Elliott earned All- try in high school ber said, “Although ence cross country peted in the mid- air was rather chilly; Conference honors and came back after we were looking to meet with them.” Cougars Take Conference Ashton Bosler very pleasant one of 18:03 respective- That’s what we ly. All three runners want to see at this Sports Editor to say the least. Senior Jonathan received All-Con- time in the season.” Reynolds led the ference honorable Corydon Central’s Tuesday, Octo- Cougars with a mention. senior Levi Tay- ber 2, the boys’ second place finish Sophomore Ja- lor beat Reynolds. cross country team in a time of 16:08 cob Faith placed Reynolds said, “He also competed in and earned All- 22nd with a time ran a great race and the mid-southern Conference honors. of 18:46 and he a better one than I also received All- did, so he deserved conference meet Sophomore Dan- iel Fleace placed Conference honor- that win. I will get to at Silver Creek. third with a time of able mention. Ju- race him again at The Cougars are 16:55, and he also nior Wesley Haub sectional.” coached by Tim earned All-Confer- placed 32nd with a Reynolds said, Martin. ence honors. time of 19:28. “After this win, we The boys won the Sophomore Curtis Reynolds said, “I are looking forward very close meet by Wetzel, freshman think we did pretty to and preparing for one point after a Tyler Hood, and well considering sectional and on up scare as the Cou- freshman Andrew the conditions, but now.” we still have room Reynolds went on gars first thought Robertson all fin- ished right after an- to improve. We had to win sectional and that they had lost by other in 12th with a some people on regional while the one point. The sur- time of 18:00, 13th the team get their team qualified for Photo by: Ashton Bosler prise at the awards personal record, semi-state. Reyn- Junior Jonathan Reynolds approaches with a time of 18:01, the two mile mark at semi-state in Brown ceremony was a and 14th with a time so that was good. olds placed fourth. county.