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3 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 3 Expectations sky high after state appearance Following its first team trip golfer from the group that went and senior Gabrielle Schmidt to the state tournament last fall, 10-0 in the Central Buckeye was a special mention selection. Benjamin Logan’s girls golf Conference Mad River division Also back for the Raiders are squad is poised to return this a year ago. sophomores Taylor Lafferty and season and improve on its per- Senior Mailiis Simovart and Olivia Titus. formance. sophomore Sydney Wesson The Raiders are not resting “We are very excited for this shared the CBC Mad River divi- on their laurels after last year’s season,” said head coach Tiann sion golfer of the year award last memorable season. Harner said Harner. “The expectations are fall and return to form a dynam- they have worked even harder very high. We placed seventh at ic duo at the top of the Raiders’ in the off-season to build on state last year and we want to lineup. what they accomplished in place higher this year. We have Simovart and Wesson will 2018. added some more challenging have a lot of support. “The amount of work they tournaments to our schedule to Sophomore Leeah Valentine have put in since the end of the help prepare us for the big tour- was a first-team all-league per- season is much greater than it was Members of the Benjamin Logan girls golf team are, from the left: naments at the end of the sea- former as a freshman, junior last year,” said Harner. “They Olivia Hahn, Sydney Wesson, Taylor Lafferty, Mailiis Simovart, son.” Willow Titus earned second- have put in a tremendous amount Willow Titus and Leeah Valentine. Not pictured is Gabrielle Schmidt. The Raiders return every team all-CBC honors a year ago of time on the golf course.” Because There’s So Much to Celebrate… Your health is important. Your friends and family are precious. Your reputation is valuable. Your freedom is priceless. Life is irreplaceable. When you decide to drink and drive, you risk it all. Respect yourself and others by committing to not drink and drive.

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4 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 4 Raiders aim to play up to their potential Benjamin Logan’s boys golf Ben Logan returns four junior Carston McCain, sopho- team hopes it can quickly hit its returning letterwinners from a more Aiden Elsass and fresh- peak to contend for a league team that finished in a tie for men Luke McKenrick, Owen title and make a postseason run second place in the Central O’Brien, Gage Hamm and this fall. Buckeye Conference Mad River Brandon Vogelsang. “The season is short so we need division last year. Conley said there are several rapid improvement,” said head The Raiders will be paced by strong points that jump out to coach Chris Conley. “This team junior standout Ethan Ricketts, him about this year’s team. knows they have the potential and who earned first-team all- “We have some multi-sport I believe they will push each other league honors last season. players which adds some compet- to improve. If we can learn to play Also returning to the varsity itiveness,” he said. “We also have the course, and not let a bad hole squad are senior Bryce Loomis, good camaraderie and a good PHOTO COURTESY JEFF ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY get us down and improve the short junior Trey Allen and sopho- blend of experience and youth.” Members of the Benjamin Logan boys golf team are, from the left, game, pitching and putting, we will more Jacob Mitchell. Senior Graham won the Mad River front row: Brandon Vogelsang, Gage Hamm, Carston McCain, Luke be in good shape. Alex Naragon, who lettered as a division with a perfect 10-0 McKenrick and Owen O’Brien; and back row: Aiden Elsass, Alex “We always make a goal to win freshman, will also provide record last season and the Naragon, Bryce Loomis, Ethan Ricketts, Jacob Mitchell, Trey Allen our conference title, then place at some experience to the squad. Falcons appear to be the team and head coach Chris Conley. sectionals to make it to districts.” Rounding out the team are to beat again this year.

5 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 5 PHOTO COURTESY JEFF ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY Members of the Benjamin Logan varsity volleyball team are, from the left, front row: Lily Makin, Kylie Frazier, Bailey Shope, Hannah O'Brien, Jillian Plikerd and Corinne Herring; and back row: head coach Allison Reule, assistant coach Tara Phelps, Makenna LeVan, Lily Blackburn, Molly Vance, Ryelle Gibson, Lynzee Cronkleton and assis- tant coaches Taylor Quay and Ashley Seeley. Raiders look to keep Mad River title streak intact The number five is an impor- famous quote goes, ‘If you shoot varsity playing experience to step advantage of their athleticism frequently in volleyball.” tant one to the Benjamin Logan for the moon and miss, you will up and be leaders and guide our and smarts. Ben Logan shared the Mad varsity volleyball team this season. be among stars.’” talent,” said Reule. “They have to “This team is strategic and River crown with North Union. The Raiders are chasing their The Raiders are coming off a set our tone and expectations.” starting to see the importance of Reule expects the Wildcats, along fifth straight Central Buckeye 2018 season in which they went Also in the mix for time with teamwork,” said the Ben Logan with a couple other squads, to Conference Mad River division 18-6 overall and 9-1 in the CBC the starting unit are junior coach. “Because we lack overall provide strong competition in championship. They don’t want Mad River division. Corinne Herring (defensive spe- height, we have to play a little the title race this season. to just stop there, either. They have four returning let- cialist/libero), sophomores harder and smarter. We feel like “I don’t want to say that we “We are striving for a fifth terwinners in senior Bailey Shope Ryelle Gibson (middle/outside for the first time in a while, we have dominated the CBC the CBC title, but we want to do (middle/outside hitter), juniors hitter), Lily Makin (middle/out- have the depth to do this. We have last few years, but we have more,” said head coach Allison Molly Vance (middle/outside hit- side hitter) and Makenna LeVan many players fighting for playing come out on top,” said Reule. Reule. “Why can’t we be a Final ter), Kylie Frazier (setter/outside (utility) and freshmen Elliot time on the court. We could see a “The target will be on our back Four team, why not us? We want hitter) and sophomore Lynzee Bailey (defensive specialist/out- different lineup match-to-match all season. All the teams in our to make a trip to Dayton in Cronkleton (setter/outside hitter). side hitter), Lily Blackburn (util- or even set-to-set. We still need to division have improved, and for November. In order to do that, Shope was a first-team all- ity) and Jillian Plikerd (defensive play harder and once we figure the first time in four years, the we will need to secure a CBC CBC performer last year, while specialist/libero). this out, this team can achieve CBC championship could be up title, win a district champi- Vance and Frazier earned sec- While not a team with a lot of many things. We are slowly learn- in the air. North Union was our onship and win a regional title. ond-team honors. height this season, Reule ing the energy it takes to win the top competitor in the league These goals are high, but the “We will need our players with believes the Raiders can take momentum battle that occurs so last season and they will be tough to deal with again this season. “Urbana has a lot of young Wishing talent and will put a tough team on the court each night. Indian Lake continues to improve Area Teams every year, looked good at our Monday night summer league, a Winning Season and plays hard. It’s always a battle between Graham as it will be again this season. JEFF HORNEY INSURANCE Northwestern isn’t as strong as they were in the past, but don’t Serving the community for over 29 years • jeffhorneyinsurance.com count them out.”

6 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 6 Members of the Benjamin Logan varsity boys soccer team are, from the left, front row: Ammon Miller, Henry Myers, Vance McClanahan, Jamie Gill, Dylan Welch, Joseph Gulick and Mason Hammer; middle row: assistant coach Cadan Goldstein, Kelvin Ong, Gaven Jones, Josh Tipton, Tylor Cabot, Blaine Worden, Michael Rostorfer, Caleb Epp and assistant coach Chad Studebaker; and back row: head coach Jamie Hughes, Jonas Hoffman, Keaghan Stahler, Breshon Jacobs, Garrett Henry and Gavin Gibson. BL boys tweaking their style after big personnel losses It’s not easy to replace your all- “Those two are a pretty strong back McClanahan (defender), Mason time leading goal scorer and your two defensively. We are going to Hammer (defender) and Bellefontaine all-time leading assist leader, but lean on those two guys.” Ammon Miller (utility). Dental that is the task facing Benjamin To make up for the scoring Remaining team members Logan’s boys soccer team after void created by the departures include juniors Tyler Cabot (for- losing standouts George Kern and of Kern and Studebaker, Hughes ward/midfielder), Gavin Gibson Rylan Studebaker to graduation. is looking to a host of players to (forward/midfielder) and Kern scored 21 goals last sea- contribute. Garrett Henry (defender), soph- son, while Studebaker tallied 10 “(Sophomore forwards) omores Gavin Jones (defender), SUPPORT assists as well as scoring 10 goals. Blaine Worden and Caleb Epp Breashon Jacobs “We had a competitive season are looking to step up,” said (defender/goalkeeper) and last year, but we lost our number- Hughes. “Caleb has great touch Kelvin Ong (midfielder) and YOUR one career scorer and our number- and great vision. We have chal- freshmen Jonas Huffman one career assist guy,” said head lenged him to score more. He (defender), Michael Rostorfer coach Jamie Hughes. ‘We have to will be a central figure in our (defender) and Josh Tipton (for- LOCAL play a little different style this sea- attack the next three years. ward). son. It is going to be more of a “(Junior forward) Gavin Although the Raiders are in Dr. Sarah E. Ash | D.D.S. team effort. It’s going to be more Gibson is super fast and is able bit of a transition this year after TEAM! Owner possession and more passing.” to move up the field and (junior their talent losses, Hughes is The Raiders went 7-7-3 overall forward) Keaghan Stahler is excited about the future. SERVING LOGAN COUNTY AND THE ENTIRE SURROUNDING AREA and 4-4-2 in the CBC last season. another guy we can move up “We have 31 guys out this MON, TUE, WED & THU 8–5 • FRIDAY 9–3 In order to avoid a dropoff this and take advantage of his year and we are really excited MOST year, Ben Logan is focused on speed.” about that,” he said. “We have INSURANCE playing stout defense. Myers and Gill make up a 89 in grades five through eight. ACCEPTED (937) 592-1776 “We have a senior goalkeeper in senior class that also includes Our numbers have went up and www.bellefontainedental.com Jamie Gill and a senior center back Dylan Welch (midfielder), up every year. We have a bright in Henry Myers,” said Hughes. Joseph Gulick (forward), Vance future ahead.” 137 W. Chillicothe Ave. • Bellefontaine

7 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 7 Members of the Benjamin Logan girls varsity soccer team are, from the left, first row: Allie Henault, Nevaeh Cabot, Josie Davis, Reece Plikerd, Morgan Weber and Chloe Gallagher; second row: Jennifer Naragon, Kaitlynn Simon, Rachel Mears, Rhea Harner and Emily Roth; third row: head coach Dave Evans, Sammie Lee, Delaney Wheeler, Emma Gradias, Kaycee Cook, Gretchen Wilber, Izzy Heater, Olivia Hall and assistant coach Dayna Goldstein; and fourth row: Madison Plikerd, Kerry Copenhaver, Brinlyn Tipton, Hailey Willis, Mary Bickham, McKenzee Roseburrough and Alanna Gibson. Not pictured are Dylan Harper and Sadie Shellenberger. ‘Change in attitude’ gives Lady Raiders new direction on soccer field Throwing a lot of young girls The Raiders have 11 return- Heater (defender/midfielder). into the fire for the first time, ing letterwinners back, led by Filling out the varsity squad are Benjamin Logan girls soccer three all-league players. junior Sadie Shellenberger (mid- coach Dave Evans expected it to Sophomore Jennifer Naragon fielder) and freshmen Rhea Harner be a year of transition last season. (midfielder) was a first-team all- (forward), Alanna Gibson (defend- It was exactly what Evans Central Buckeye Conference selec- er), McKenzee Roseburrough Proud to support our area teams! GOOD LUCK! envisioned as the Raiders battled tion last fall, junior Brinlyn Tipton (midfielder) and Allie Henault the pains of their inexperience to (midfielder/defender) was a second- (midfielder/goal keeper). Caring for Your Family and Our Community Since 1903 finish 4-12-1 overall and 1-9 in team pick and sophomore Gretchen “We have a lot of girls that the Central Buckeye Conference. Wilber (defender/midfielder) was a deserve to play,” said Evans. But with a more experienced special mention selection. “The competitive level is going team and a “change in attitude” Also returning to the varsity to be much higher. The girls are this fall, the expectations are team are senior Rachel Mears pushing each other.” much higher for the Raiders. (midfielder/forward), juniors Much of what the Raiders did “We had a really good summer,” Josie Davis (forward/midfield- last year revolved around using said Evans. “We took 19 girls to the er), Delaney Wheeler (defend- their athleticism. Now that they are Ohio Northern camp and the girls er), Emily Roth (midfielder) and more seasoned, they are focused are really hungry. I think we are Olivia Hall (midfielder) and on becoming more technical. going to be better across the board. sophomores Kerry Copenhaver “We are really working on under- www.edsfh.com We are a lot more athletic, we have (midfielder), Kaycee Cook (goal standing the game and learning the Bellefontaine Belle Center Jackson Center DeGraff West Liberty a lot more depth and we are going keeper/midfielder), Madison strategy of it,” said Evans. “You can 592-6781 464-3123 596-6164 585-5723 465-3940 to be a better goal scoring team.” Plikerd (midfielder) and Izzy see our growth in each game.”

8 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 8 State qualifier Dani Widmark headlines Raider girls Dani Widmark exploded on understand the sport of cross the local cross country scene as country. Emma has been a suc- a freshman for Benjamin Logan cessful athlete until injury side- last season. lined her last season. She has Widmark earned first-team changed focus and now helps all-Central Buckeye Conference the team with statistics and honors and earned a trip to the whatever else she can do to aid state meet. In the spring, she the team. We are counting on Members of the Benjamin Logan girls cross country team are, from the left, front row: Malori Barnes, Sarah helped the 3,200-meter relay both of our seniors for leader- Folk and Brooklyn Horner; and back row: head coach Mike Coder, Dani Widmark, Kendra Kennedy, Ryann team set a school record. ship.” Beaschler, Kerry Copenhaver and Emma Wenger. Not pictured are Tori Miller and Charlotte Graham. Widmark will look to build Also returning to the varsity on that early success this fall as team are junior Tori Miller and she leads a Raiders squad that sophomore Charlotte Graham. finished third in the CBC Mad Newcomers to the squad are Proud Supporters of Local Schools! River division a year ago. sophomore Kerry Copenhaver, “My hope is that our ath- who will be splitting her time letes will be willing to push with the soccer team, and fresh- beyond what they may think is men Sarah Folk, Kendra USE OUR possible to make a good show- Kennedy, Malori Barnes and ing in the always competitive Brooklyn Horner. CBC conference,” said head “Much of the success of our MOVING coach Mike Coder. “Last sea- team will be determined by son, we placed third in the Mad how quickly our freshmen River division. We will have to adjust to the training and step TRUCK FOR work hard, but we hope to into their roles as varsity ath- improve on that finish. We will letes,” said Coder. “They will focus on improving one work- not have the luxury of taking FREE* out at a time as we progress time to adjust to this level of through the season.” competition.” *Clients, Senior returning letterwin- While the Raiders are count- ners Ryann Beascher and ing on quite a bit of youth to community and Emma Wenger are expected to help bolster the veterans on the charitable be key contributors for the team, Coder believes his squad Raiders. has what it takes to be success- organizations. “Ryann and Emma have ful. been with the program since “Even though this is a young middle school,” said Coder. team, it should be exciting to “Both are dedicated to helping watch the progress as we move this team be successful. Ryann through the season,” he said. GOOD LUCK TO ALL ATHLETES has experience as both a cross “Training together and pushing country runner and distance each other should lead to the RoyerRealty.com • 937-592-7653 athlete in track and field. She improvement we are looking knows what it takes to be suc- for. We need to stay injury free 301 E. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine cessful and we hope she can and peak at the proper time of help our young athletes to the season.”

9 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 9 Members of the Indian Lake boys soccer team are, from the left, front row: Reid Vance, Derek Cline, Dallas Miller, Tristan Aulds, Mason Swygart, Gabe Shepherd, Brant Parsell, Rece Kimmel, Caiden Gauntt, Colten Beair and Drew Hawkins; and back row: head coach Chase Vance, Mason Beres, Alex Angles, Carter Burnside, Ryan Braig, Austin Tron, Corbin Knief, Ethan Pequignot, Darrick Curtis, Armahn Souza, Brayden Flesher, Ethan Parker and assistant coaches Kyler Klingler and Dylan Cline. Indian Lake boys focused on winning CBC Mad River title Indian Lake’s boys soccer score more than we concede.” achieving those goals is senior season with an injury. Darrick Curtis (forward/mid- team has a clear vision of what it The Lakers won just one forward Ethan Pequignot. He Indian Lake has eight other fielder) and Derek Cline (mid- wants to accomplish this season. game last season (1-12-3 overall) was a first-team Central Buckeye starters back on its squad. That fielder/goal keeper) and sopho- “Our main goal is to win the and went winless in the Central Conference pick last season. He group consists of seniors Austin more Reid Vance (midfielder). CBC Mad River division,” said Buckeye Conference (0-7-3), but finished fifth in the league in Tron (defender/midfielder), Alex “Ethan and Darrick will be head coach Chase Vance. “We that hasn’t deterred Vance or his scoring with 17 goals and 38 Angles (defender), Ethan Parker guys we are expecting to lead also want to win 10 games, players from setting lofty goals. offensive points. However, he is (defender/midfielder) and this season,” said Vance. “We’ll score 50 goals as a team and Leading the charge toward expected to miss the start of the Corbin Knief (defender), juniors also be looking at Austin Tron, Alex Angles, Reid Vance and Ethan Parker.” The rest of the starting line-    up includes senior Carter Burnside (defender) and fresh- men Brant Parsell (midfielder),      
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10 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 10 IL keeping girls golf program afloat It has already been a season Freshman Regan Ross has of twists and turns for Indian shown promise in the early going Lake’s girls golf team this fall. for Indian Lake this fall. Ross fin- The Lakers have just three ished third in the Central golfers on this year’s squad. Buckeye Conference Mad River Originally, they were going to division preseason tournament. compete with the boys team. “Regan has prior golf experi- Then, it was decided they would ence,” said Stockmaster. “She is join Benjamin Logan’s girls coming in as a strong golfer. I team and follow their schedule. expect some big things from her Regardless of who the Lady this year.” Lakers play with, they are look- Sophomore Kayla Cummins ing to get better with the players is back after competing for the they do have. Lakers last season and freshman “We want to use this as a Destiny Crumley rounds out the building year,” said first-year team. head coach Jill Stockmaster. “Kayla golfed last year and has “We want to work toward build- made progress,” said ing a full team for next season. Stockmaster. “Destiny is brand Right now, I’m just looking for new to golf. For the two of them, Members of the Indian Lake girls golf team are, from the left: Regan Ross, Destiny Crumley, Kayla improvement from the girls as we are looking to get better strik- Cummins and head coach Jill Stockmaster. the season goes along.” ing and building consistency.” Show Your Team Spirit.

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11 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 11 Lakers aim to make strides Indian Lake’s boys golf team Conference honors as a fresh- did not have much to hang its man and has been the team’s hat on after a winless season in most consistent golfer so far this the Central Buckeye Conference season. last fall. “So far our sophomore Lane However, the Lakers return a McPherson is off to a great solid core of golfers to build start,” said Dietz. “Hopefully, he around this season. will continue to build on that “My goal for the season is to success and have a great year.” improve every day,” said head Senior Matthew Risner coach Todd Dietz. “I expect the earned special mention all-CBC guys to come to the course every honors last season, while senior day with great attitudes and a Colton Dugan and junior Dylan willingness to work. If we do that Rice are also returning letter- it will be a successful season.” winners. Leading the way for the “The part that I am encouraged Members of the Indian Lake boys golf team are, from the left, front row: Colton Dugan and Matthew Lakers this fall is sophomore by the most is the effort they put in Risner; and back row: head coach Todd Dietz, Beau Young, Josh Staley, Doug Bungard, Dylan Rice, Lane McPherson. He earned these last couple of summers,” Lane McPherson, Ethan Elbert and assistant coach Mike Maurer. second-team Central Buckeye said Dietz. “The work they have put in is going to pay off during the season. I love their effort and their desire to try to get better.” HOLT AUTOMOTIVE 937-843-6800 Rounding out the varsity FOR THE BEST IN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS team are juniors Josh Staley and therealtypasskey.com Doug Bungard. 10770 County Road 270, Lakeview, OH 43331 Graham won the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River (937) 843-4350 division title last season. Dietz again sees the Falcons as being OPEN: M–F 8:00–5:00 the top team to contend with. “Graham is going to be really solid again this year,” said Dietz. INDIAN LAKE, OH “We are just going to focus on getting better every day.”

12 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 12 Members of the Indian Lake boys cross country team are, from the left, front row: Members of the Indian Lake girls cross country team are, from the left, front row: man- Dallas Miller, Brant Parsell, Mason Swygart and Kalib Minnich; and back row: head ager Laura Metzger, Phoebe Brielmaier, Erin Miller, Andi Miller, Emberly Myers and coach Justin Metzger, Jacob Huhn, Reid Vance, Carter Burnside, Tristan Aulds, Caden manager Haley Metzger; and back row: head coach Justin Metzger, Rachel Wahl, Paavola and assistant coach Kristen Glink. Megan Keckler, Ella Wagner, Nikita Scheifele and assistant coach Kristen Glink. Metzger leads rejuvenated Indian Lake CC program Justin Metzger has taken over and sophomore Jacob Huhn. runners since last season. “It is encouraging that we “Ella is our top returner,” said the boys and girls cross country Filling out the rest of the team “The girls team has had simi- have 10 girls on the roster this Metzger. “We are looking for her to programs after being an assistant are seniors Carter Burnside and lar results as the boys,” said year,” said Metzger. “It’s take on a leadership role this year.” coach the past few seasons. He has Andrew Eaton, sophomore Dallas Metzger. “Although it may sound encouraging that Ella and Other letterwinners back for been working diligently to rebuild troublesome on paper, the team Rachel logged summer miles the Lakers are seniors Megan Miller and freshmen Mason both teams and increase numbers. is looking forward to the season.” and are setting a positive exam- Keckler and Nikita Scheifele and “The boys and girls teams are Swygart and Kalib Minnich. The Lakers have 10 runners this ple for the middle school and sophomore Erin Miller. still in a rebuilding stage,” said Laker girls grow numbers fall. Leading the way are juniors elementary runners. The rest of the team includes Metzger, who also coaches the Ella Wagner and Rachel Wahl, who Wagner and Wahl earned sophomores Pheobe Brielmeier track teams at Indian Lake. “The Indian Lake’s girls cross coun- were the team’s top two perform- second-team Central Buckeye and Macie Myers and freshman team has been training this sum- try team has seen an increase in ers at the district meet last season. Conference honors last fall. Andi Miller. mer and we are working to rebuild the numbers in the program. “Two years ago, Indian Lake only had three boys in the pro- All of your gram and they were all seniors. Body Repair Our goal is to beat a team at the conference meet.” • Recreational & Paint Senior Caden Paavola had a Vehicles Needs. breakout season last fall by qualify- Orchard Island 937-843-3036 • Motorcycles ing to the regional meet in his first • Golf Carts year of cross country. Metzger has high hopes for Paavola in his final spendaday.com Airbrushing season running for Indian Lake. “Stop in for the Best Value in Boating” BY JOBE “Caden will lead the way for us,” said Metzger. “We would like to see him get back to the regional meet and qualify to the state meet. He has worked hard over the summer and is ready ALL for his senior campaign.” INSURANCES Indian Lake will also lean on WELCOME sophomore Reid Vance, who was MOTOR HOMES • BOATS • JET SKI’S • SEMI’S a second-team Central Buckeye Conference selection last year, 203 HARRIS STREET • KENTON and freshman Brant Parsell, who indianlakemarine.com FREE 419.673.8475 was eighth at the junior high Next to McDonald’s 937-842-6060 ESTIMATES OPEN: MONDAY–FRIDAY 8AM-5PM league meet last season. Also CERTIFIED returning are senior Tristan Aulds Your Fishing Boat Headquarters! SHAFFERSAUTOBODY.COM

13 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 13 Members of the Indian Lake girls soccer team are, from the left, front row: Alyson Huffman, Sammie Swygart, Grace Pequignot, Addy Angles, Lindsey Bodi, Elizabeth Braun, Reece Martin, Nicolette Dague, Raelyn Parsell, Kayla Richards and Erin Miller; and back row: head coach Brian Levingston, Claire Young, Paige Kindle-Wyne, McKenzee Lewis, Macie Robinson, Ashlynn Shaner, Kristen Young, Alli Knapp, Macey Taylor, Chloe Laing, Hayli Hamilton, Kyleigh Huffer and assistant coach Emali Sroufe. Lady Lakers expecting turnaround this season An improved, talented and With 14 letterwinners back field,” said Levingston. weapons at their disposal, and five assists a year ago. hungry Indian Lake girls soccer and few other key additions, the Indian Lake will have to though. Junior Ashlyn Shaner Sophomore Macie Robinson team is ready to take on the Lakers are in a good position to account for a major blow to its (midfielder) was a CBC first-team (midfieler/defender) was also a upcoming season. improve on their 5-11-1 record offense as senior Kayla Richards selection last season, while senior CBC special mention pick. “Our goal for the season is to from last season. is out for the season with a knee Kristen Young (goal keeper) and Other letterwinners back in have a winning record and chal- “I think the biggest differ- injury. She was the Lakers’ lead- junior Raelyn Parsell (forward) the lineup are seniors Alyson lenge for the Central Buckeye ence in this team compared to ing scorer the past two seasons, were both second-team picks. Huffman (midfielder) and Conference title,” said head previous years is that our talent including 15 goals last year. Young led the CBC in saves with McKenzee Lewis (defender), jun- coach Brian Levingston. is distributed throughout the The Lakers still have plenty of 250 and Parsell tallied nine goals ior Sammie Swygart (defender) and sophomores Ella Shoffstall INDIAN LAKE CARQUEST (midfielder) and Paige Kindle- Wyne (defender/midfielder). Also expected to start are  
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14 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 14 Lakers leaning on seniors to turn the tide

Relying on strong senior attitude and it has definitely leadership, Indian Lake’s volley- influenced the entire team.” ball team is optimistic about Other returning letterwin- continuing the improvement it ners are juniors Kayli Barlow made last season. (libero/defensive specialist), The Lakers finished 5-18 over- Allix Cotterman (libero/defen- all a year ago, but made some sive specialist), Gracie Taylor gains as the season went on. (middle hitter) and sophomore With a large group of last Kendall Cotterman (setter/out- year’s team back, second-year side hitter). head coach Jacque Strahley Junior Bostyn Moots (set- feels good about the strides her ter/outside hitter) and sopho- squad has made. more Shania Fruchey (outside “We work well together as a hitter) will also be key contribu- team,” said Strahley. “We want tors. to improve our record from last Making up the rest of the year and continue to build upon varsity team are juniors Holly Members of the Indian Lake volleyball team are, from the left, front row: managers Addy Roby and the improvement we made last Harford (outside hitter)and Lili Natalie Harford; middle row: Lillian Roby, Holly Harford, Shania Fruchey, Kayli Barlow, Allix Cotterman year. We’d also like to quicken Roby (defensive specialist) and Bethany Golliday; and back row: assistant coach Diane Mouser, head coach Jacque Strahley, up our offense.” along with freshman Allison Kaylee Shelton, Bostyn Moots, Gracie Taylor, Kassidy Crockett, Allison Kinney, Kendall Cotterman and Spearheading the Indian Kinney (middle hitter). assistant coach JoAnne Brademeyer. Lake attack this season is senior Bethany Golliday (middle hit- ter). She tallied 119 kills, 152 digs and had 33 blocks. That earned her CBC Mad River sec- ond-team and District 9 honor- able mention honors. Fellow seniors Kassidy Crockett (outside hitter) and Kaylee Shelton (outside hitter) will also be key contributors on the court. “We’re looking to Bethany, Kassidy and Kaylee to lead us,” said Strahley. “These ladies have been awesome during the pre- season. They all have a positive

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16 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 16 Riverside looking for junior class to power squad Riverside’s volleyball team will be strong leaders this year.” returns its entire group from All three of those juniors last season. That has resulted in earned all-league honors last a lot of optimism and higher fall. Sanford, who was also a expectations for the upcoming District 9 honorable mention season. selection, was named to the “We plan to improve our NWCC second team. Knight and record from last season and Snow were both NWCC special develop our young team into mention selections. league championship con- Rounding out the starters are tenders over the next two sea- sophomore letterwinners Jenna sons,” said head coach Kerri Woods (middle blocker/outside Meade. hitter) and Alaina Heath (out- The Pirates went 9-15 last side hitter) and sophomore season and finished in a three- Sasha Stotler (middle blocker). Members of the Riverside volleyball team are, from the left, front row: Alaina Heath, Sasha Stotler, way tie for third place in the Also on the varsity team are Lauryn Sanford and Allison Knight; and back row: assistant coach Candice Woods, Meghan Orr, Sierra Northwest Central Conference junior letterwinner Hailee Snow, Jenna Woods, Hailee Harshbarger and head coach Kerri Meade. with a 5-3 mark. They also Harshbarger (defensive special- reached the finals of the sec- ist) and junior Meghan Orr (out- tional tournament. side hitter). With no seniors on this year’s “This team jells well togeth- Are you planning an outpatient surgery soon? team, Meade is looking to her er,” said Meade. “They are junior class to take charge. That friends off the court and have              group includes junior standouts great character and work ethic.”              
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17 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 17 Lady Pirates counting on youth to step up Graduation took its toll on ners back from last year. That Riverside’s golf team. The pro- includes senior Rachel Taylor gram also had to find a new and sophomores Mia Stallard leader after former head coach and Malaina Jenkins. Angel Allen stepped down dur- “Our top returning golfer, based ing the off-season. on last year’s scores, is Rachel,” said Taking over is Rod Yoder, Yoder. “She has shown great senior who also serves as the school’s leadership for our team. Rachel athletic director. was chosen as the most improved Three-time district qualifier on the team last season.” Dana Jones graduated, along with Rounding out the team are a few others, leaving Riverside seniors Dora Bryant and Lauren with some catching up to do. Johnson and sophomore “We have very little varsity Rozlynn Estep. experience,” said Yoder. “Our “We have a team that loves to team goal and focus this season golf and consequently work very is to improve every day we are hard at improving,” said Yoder. on the golf course. The girls “They are a great group of girls have been working hard during to coach because they have Members of the Riverside girls golf team are, from the left, front row: Lauren Johnson, Dora Bryant the summer and early season great character and are true stu- and Rachel Taylor; and back row: head coach Rod Yoder, Mia Stallard, Malaina Jenkins, Rozlynn and we are really happy with the dent-athletes. We expect to con- Estep and assistant coach Jason Yoder. progress the team is making.” tinue to see great improvement Riverside has three letterwin- throughout the season.” GOOD LUCK TO ALL LOCAL TEAMS Your News... THIS SEASON

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18 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 18 Members of the Triad boys cross country team are, from the left, front row: Zane Robison, Eli O'Brien, Andrew O'Neal Lillian James is the lone Triad girls cross coun- and Tavin Yorgason; and back row: head coach Tom Borawski, Clinton Driscoll, Joe Ferguson and Aaron Ray. try member.

O’Brien to spark Two generations and over 58 years of insuring improved Triad Logan County families and businesses. distance runners Triad’s boys cross country wear he reached the podium at ERWIN team has seen improvement since the state meet. Eli is a sprinter last season. Now the Cardinals are who loves to run cross country. aiming to make history. “He is our top returning let- INSURANCE AGENCY “There will be a noticeable terman. Andrew finished strong improvement from last season,” last season and we have high said head coach Tom Borawski. hopes for him. With one year “Our main goal is to qualify for experience under his belt he the regional meet as a team. No now knows what to expect.” Triad cross country team has Rounding out the team are made it that far. With some hard Tavin Yorgason, Clinton work it can be achieved.” Driscoll, Joe Ferguson and Leading the way is senior Aaron Roy. standout Eli O’Brien, who “We have four runners that placed seventh in the 200-meter should score well for us,” said Linda Erwin-Hutchins Jeff Erwin dash last spring for Triad’s track Borawski. “We will focus on [email protected] [email protected] and field team. O’Brien, along helping those four improve. with senior Andrew O’Neal and “In the (Ohio Heritage junior Zane Robison will anchor Conference) we finished sev- the squad. enth last season. We’re looking 143 E. Chillicothe Ave. • Bellefontaine “Eli, Andrew and Zane have to move up a few spots.” been great leaders so far,” said Triad girls have just one run- (937) 593-9065 Borawski. “Eli is coming off a ner this season with Lillian very successful track season James.

19 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 19 Members of the Triad volleyball team are, from the left, front row: Emma Dorn, Holly Alvoid, Gracie Sheets and Bailey Perry; and back row: head coach Brooke Welty, Kelsey Cole, Kendell Hughes, Jordyn Unger and Sidney Louck. Welty now in charge of Triad volleyball program

Triad’s volleyball team has went 2-20 last season and fin- fall. Hughes earned second- another new leader this season ished winless in the Ohio team OHC honors last fall and with the hiring of alum Brooke Heritage Conference. Unger was an honorable men- Welty. She replaces Dayna Ober, “My goals and expectations for tion all-league pick. who coached the team for the the season are to become a Other letterwinners back for last two years. stronger, more unified team,” said Triad are seniors Gracie Sheets “It’s always a bit of a challenge Welty. “We have an immense (middle hitter/libero) and when taking over a team,” said amount of potential for a success- Sidney Louck (hitter) and junior Welty, a 1998 graduate of Triad. ful season if we can really embrace Holly Alvoid (setter). “These girls have had several the family aspect of being a team. “Most of these girls have coaches in the course of their Of course, I want the girls to enjoy played together for several careers, so they’ve had some and have a memorable season, years,” said Welty. “I look to my apprehension and uncertainty but I also want the competitive seniors, collectively, to provide with learning yet another coach. edge and drive to win to really the leadership both on and off However, I’m already seeing the shine through.” the court.” change in energy, positivity and Seniors Kendell Hughes Completing the varsity team communication that I need.” (middle hitter) and Jordyn are seniors Bailey Perry (setter) Welty has a big challenge on Unger (setter/hitter) will anchor and Kelsey Coe (middle hitter) her hands after the Cardinals the Cardinals on the court this and junior Emma Dorn (hitter).

20 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 20 Members of the Triad boys golf team are, from the left, front row: Matt Richards, Evan Culp, Payton Oyer, Travis Culp and Cole Pond; and back row: head coach John Millice, Tyler Gross, Jalen Nott, Maison Johnson, Ryan Gross, Devin Butz and assistant coach Patrick Johnson. Pond to spark Triad’s boys golf team on links

Led by some key returners, honorable mention all-league said Johnson. “This is Devin’s Triad’s boys golf team looks to honors a year ago and will be third year and he continues to be on the upswing this fall. looked to as a leader of the improve daily. Maison is also “Our boys team will be squad. improving his consistency on improved from last year,” said “Cole will be a leader on the the golf course.” head coach John Millice. “The team,” said Millice. “He was Filling out the boys roster team should compete in most able to get to the district tourna- are senior Travis Culp, junior golf matches and are working ment last year and we hope to Matt Richards, sophomore toward the top tier of teams in get him back again this season. Evan Culp and freshman Tyler the Ohio Heritage Conference. Jalen is looking to improve from Gross. With a wealth of experience, it last year.” will be a great group to Triad has four other letter- coach.” winners returning to the course Powering the Cardinals will this fall. That group includes be junior Cole Pond, who was a senior Payton Oyer and juniors district qualifier and an honor- Devin Butz, Ryan Gross and able mention OHC selection last Maison Johnson. Online season. “Payton will be one of our Junior Jalen Nott also earned leaders on the team this year,” www.examiner.org

21 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 21 Members of the Triad girls golf team are, from the left, front row: Hannah McManaway, Olivia Butz and Maddie Campbell; and back row: head coach Patrick Johnson, Audra Millice, Joni Russell and assistant coach John Millice. Numbers have increased for Triad girls golf team

Triad’s girls golf program has Butz was named second- added to its roster for the 2019 team OHC last year and Nott season. The Cardinals now have was an honorable mention pick. seven members on this year’s “Olivia has continued to team. That has raised expectations improve from last year,” said REPLACEMENT WINDOWS for head coach Patrick Johnson. Johnson. “She will be one of our ENTRY & STORM DOORS “Our girls team should be consistent leaders. Anna will able to compete in every golf also be a leader and we look for GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS match we have this season,” said her to improve from last year.” head coach Patrick Johnson. The rest of the Cardinals are PATIO ENCLOSURES “When playing to our potential, new to the sport of golf. That this team can advance in tourna- group includes juniors Maddie “NO HASSLE ESTIMATES” ments and be at the top tier of Campbell, Hannah McManaway, the Ohio Heritage Conference.” Audra Millice and Joni Russell Triad graduated Kyleigh and freshman Abigail Murphy. Boldman, who was a first-team “This is a great group of girls,” 593-3667 • www.bestdoor.com OHC selection last season, but said Johnson. “They are enjoyable return two talented golfers in sen- to coach and they are improving iors Olivia Butz and Anna Nott. every day on the course.”

22 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 22 Members of the WL-Salem boys golf team are, from the left: head coach Sean Stormes, Patrick Harr, Kenny Harr and Garrett Payer. Not pictured: Tucker Ridenbaugh. Tiger foursome improving on the golf course West Liberty-Salem’s boys the leadership role at different Completing the Tigers are “As a team, I have a very together for at least three years golf team has just four members times. I appreciate this aspect of senior Tucker Ridenbaugh and mature group who has played a and have a great deal of team this season, but all four are my team. I have a great group of junior Garrett Payer, who are lot of golf in their lifetimes,” chemistry and a great deal of experienced golfers and return- leaders.” both returning letterwinners. said Stormes. “They have been experience.” ing letterwinners. Inheriting the group is first- year head coach Sean Stormes. He takes over for Jeremy Clark who led the team for one season. FIND HOPE “My goal is for every player to score below 47 in every match,” said Stormes. “We have been working a great deal on our con- A Local Faith-Based Community When Mental Illness Strikes sistency and our putting. for All Seasons of Life “It is my goal that players YOU ARE NOT ALONE. two-putt or better on every hole 6557 U.S. 68 South 95-perecent of the time. I expect West Liberty, OH 43357 FREE Monthly Family [email protected]. us to be near the top of the Ohio 937.465.5065 Heritage Conference come tour- greenhillscommunity.org nament time.” Senior brothers Patrick Harr and Kenny Harr are the top returners after earning all-league Good Luck to honors last season. Patrick was an OHC second-team selection Area Teams... CONSOLIDATED CARE CONFERENCE ROOM and finished 18th in the league OPEN SUNDAY: 1521 N. Detroit St. (US 68), in points (163.5). Kenny earned 8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. OHC honorable mention. M-F 5:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. West Liberty (North of Green Hills) “Our team is made up of all SAT. 6:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.   
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23 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 23 Members of the WL-Salem girls cross country team are, from the left, front row: Kenzie Bahan, Dani Smith, Maria Henderson, Katelyn Stapleton and Maggie Davis; and back row: manager Lili Davis, Mandilyn Weaver, Savannah Weaver, Grace Adams, Lydia Moell, Megan Adams, Madison Bahan and head coach Ann Vogel. Big Orange girls poised for another state run West Liberty-Salem’s girls Vogel. “This is one of the most “Megan and Katelyn had Kenzie Bahan and Maggie girls track and field Coach of the cross country team put together committed teams we’ve had in such outstanding seasons last Davis. Year for her team’s efforts. a marquee postseason last fall. terms of offseason training. If we year, but I’m impressed with Several of WL-Salem’s cross “Winning a state title in track The Tigers won district and stay healthy and focused, I think how they’ve been working hard country runners also have an and field has no doubt been a regional titles in Division III. we’ll be in the thick of things to improve and get even better. extra boost of momentum after shot of extra confidence for our That helped set up an exciting again for the postseason.” The two of them, along with helping the girls track and field athletes,” said Vogel. “It has also finish at the state meet. Individually, sophomore Grace Adams and Madison team win a state championship made our athletes hold each The Tigers tied for third Megan Adams and junior Bahan have really set the tone this past spring. other even more accountable in place, but were forced to take Katelyn Stapleton are back after for the team with their work Megan Adams, Grace Adams, all aspects of their training. fourth on a sixth-runner tie placing at last year’s state meet. ethic and energy.” Stapleton and Bahan were state “It has allowed them to be breaker. They were also just five Adams delivered a strong Other letterwinners back are champions in the 3,200 relay more present and not dwell in points out of second place. eighth-place finish, while junior Maria Henderson and and Megan Adams was state the past or look too far into the “With six of our top seven Stapleton placed 18th. Other key sophomore Mandilyn Weaver. runner-up in the 1,600. Vogel future. It may sound simplistic, runners returning, our expecta- returners from state are seniors Completing the team are senior was also named the Ohio U.S. but our team is focused on what tions are high for the upcoming Grace Adams and Lydia Moell Savannah Weaver, sophomore Track and Field and Cross they can do to get better every season,” said head coach Ann and junior Madison Bahan. Dani Smith and freshmen Country Coaches Association day. They’re unified and about as close as a team can be.” Good Luck to All Area Teams! WL-Salem has won five con- GOOD LUCK secutive Ohio Heritage Conference championships. Vogel expects her team to be leading the league again this fall. WL-S TIGERS “We look to be on top of the OHC again,” said Vogel. “We are focused on putting together a MICHAEL’S PIZZA West Liberty strong postseason finish, which Of West Liberty 937-465-7445 starts at the league meet. If we Owner/Barber - Keith LeVan take care of our business then everything else should take care 465-6437 Barbers - Trudy Bradley, Ann Moore of itself.”

24 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 24 Tiger boys move to D2, still eyeing state meet

A talent rich roster has West season are naturally high com- Liberty-Salem’s boys cross ing off of such an historic sea- country team anxious to hit the son last year,” said Louden. course this fall. “Dylan has improved his disci- The Tigers placed third at the pline and maturity as a runner regional meet and took 13th at and continues to run with great the Division III state meet last confidence. We expect Dylan to season. With nearly everyone compete for the top spot each returning head coach Mike week. He has a special gift and Louden is ready to see how well ability and I’m grateful he’s a his team can improve from a part of our program.” year ago. Key runners back from last “Expectations are extremely year’s state squad are seniors high and for good reason,” said Noah Smith and Cade Clerico, Louden. “The senior leadership junior Hayden Kennedy and and experience this summer has sophomore Tate Yoder. been a huge benefit for the pro- Those five runners, along gram. Couple the senior leader- with senior Gavin Harrison and ship with our extremely talented Mechanicsburg transfer Josh underclassmen, the healthy Spinner, are expected to battle competition from within, and for the top seven spots this fall. Members of the WL-Salem boys cross country team are, from the left, front row: Michael Jones, Ayden the recipe for success is there. Spinner finished 33rd at region- Estep, Andrew Kimball, Ian Maurice, Noah Smith, Dylan Lauck and Cade Clerico; and back row: Owen “On paper, this is the most tal- al last season. Harrison, Tate Yoder, Adam LaRoche, Gavin Harrison, Hayden Kennedy, Josh Spinner, Hayden Miller ented and deepest roster that I’ve Other letterwinners back for and head coach Mike Louden. had in my 14 years. I’ve had the the Tigers are junior Ian privilege of coaching many state Maurice and sophomores Before the postseason can Louden. “Similar to the past two ences in the state on the guys’ individual qualifiers and teams, Ayden Estep, Hayden Miller and begin, Louden knows defending seasons, Greenon and side. Cedarville returns their but this group has all the attrib- Adam LaRoche. Rounding out their OHC championship will Cedarville will both be solid. entire team that finished 14th at utes that are needed to do some- the team are freshmen Owen not be easy this season. Both teams return a lot of veter- state last year. Greenon returns thing truly special this year.” Harrison, Michael Jones and “The OHC will be extremely ans and experience. The OHC is their entire team that finished The Tigers return six of their Andrew Kimball. challenging this year,” said easily one of the best confer- fifth at regionals last year.” top seven runners from last year’s team that qualified to the together we stand, Division III state meet, placed The Mental Health, third at regional, won a district together we fall and an Ohio Heritage Drug & Alcohol Services Board Conference championship. All for One and One for All! However, WL-Salem faces a new of Logan & Champaign Counties landscape in the postseason as it moves up to Division II. “It definitely changes things up (for the postseason), but we 3A focus on prevention can’t wonder or think about what could’ve been had we remained Treatment for mental health & addiction in Division III,” said Louden. 3 “Instead, we’ve embraced being in Division II and have set our Because our funeral home, crematory and cemetery 3A community of recovery supports goals accordingly with what will are together, your loved one is always in our care. face. We remain optimistic that we can compete with anyone in the state.” JFS WHERE TO CALL FOR SERVICES: Leading the Big Orange run- JENNINGS FARLEY &SEELEY 24 HR. CRISIS Hotline 1-800-224-0422 ners is sophomore standout FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Dylan Lauck, who placed 17th RICK FARLEY KURT SEELEY Text “4hope” to 741 741 at the state meet last season. He HIGHLAND MEMORIAL GM/Funeral Director Licensed Funeral Director CEMETERY is also the first freshman to ever 5591 US 68 South • West Liberty TCN Behavioral Health A Part of Logan County for Over 50 Years place at the state meet in the 5k (937) 599-2139 • jenningsfarley.com (937) 599-1975 or (937) 653-5583 era, according to Louden. “Expectations for Dylan this FUNERALS • CREMATION • CEMETERY • PREPLANNING Mental Health and Substance Use Assessment & Treatment

25 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 25 Members of the WL-Salem girls soccer team are, from the left, front row: Victoria Wilson, Rachel Davis, Julia Ames, Megan Dillon, Caidryn Wade and Rylie Brown; middle row: assistant coach Kim Hollar, Tina Douthwaite, Ashley Good, Marenna Cox, Hallie Smith, Amanda Domachowski, Audrey McGill, Brittany Neer and head coach Andy Cotrell; and back row: Kayla Cole, Trinity Perkins, Delaney Wade, Sophie Cole, Grace Estes and Emily Hollar. Lady Tigers want to maintain recent success It has been a highly success- OHC North division with an 8- have been role players to step Rylie Brown (midfielder), Julia “We have a lot of kids who ful stretch over the past few 0-1 record. They also reached up as a team and work together Aames (defender), Caidryn like to compete,” said Cotrell. “I years for West Liberty-Salem’s the district title game. to make up for her absence.” Wade (defender) and sopho- am so impressed by the com- girls soccer program. The Tigers However, the Tigers did WL-Salem does return its more Hallie Smith (defender). petitive nature they bring to have won a handful of Ohio graduate the program’s best second leading scorer with “Every season my seniors are every practice.” Heritage Conference champi- player in Gabby Hollar, who fin- sophomore Emily Hollar (for- my leaders,” said Cotrell. “This The rest of the team consists onships and made several deep ished her career with 99 goals ward), who was an OHC first- group of girls has taken this task of seniors Victoria Wilson, Megan runs into the postseason tour- and was the Division III state team selection that scored 15 head on and made the most of it Dillon, junior Trinity Perkins, nament. player of the year last season. goals with nine assists. so far, which makes a coach’s sophomores Audrey McGill, “Every year our goals remains “We need to play more as a Juniors Grace Estes (forward) life a lot easier.” Amanda Domachowski, Ashley the same,” said head coach unit,” said Cotrell. “A lot of and Sophie Cole (midfielder) Rounding out the starting Good and freshmen Brittany Andy Cotrell. “We want to win times last year we got caught are back after earning OHC sec- squad are sophomore Marenna Neer and Tina Douthwaite. the OHC and a district title.” watching Gabby play, and right- ond-team honors. Five other Cox (defender) and freshmen Cotrell expects his squad to WL-Salem finished 14-4-1 fully so, because she is fun to letterwinners also return with Kayla Cole (forward) and be battle tested for the postsea- overall last fall and won the watch. We have a lot of kids who seniors Rachel Davis (forward), Delaney Wade (goal keeper). son after competing in a highly competitive league schedule. “The OHC is very strong this $ year,” said Cotrell. “I believe it is 10.00 Tim Vermillion Owner the best small school league in the state of Ohio for girls soccer. OFF Our goal is to win the league. “From top to bottom, it ANY PURCHASE OF OPEN DAILY: always gets us ready for the $30 OR MORE TUE–FRI 11A–6P postseason. The usual suspects Expires 10/31/19. Not valid w/any SATURDAY 9A–4P are strong including Springfield other offer or discount. Big Orange Shoe Shop, LLC Catholic Central, Greeneview, 937-465-0580•216 N. DETROIT ST.•WEST LIBERTY Fairbanks and Greenon. COUNTRYFRIENDSOFOHIO.COM 103 W BAIRD ST. • (937) 465-6167 • WEST LIBERTY Mechanicsburg is also coming on this season.”

26 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 26 Wolfe expects another strong soccer campaign With plenty of offensive and senior class ever by winning at defensive weapons back, West least 10 games this season. Liberty-Salem’s boys soccer “We have an experienced team is ready to flex its experi- junior class with eight total ence on the field this fall. The players, six of whom are in their Tigers finished 13-3-1 overall last third year in the program. Our season and were Ohio Heritage four sophomores will play sig- Conference runners-up at 5-1-1. nificant minutes too.” “I expect we will be competi- The Tigers have several other tive in every game we play with letterwinners coming back this the chance to win,” said head season. That group includes jun- coach Tim Wolfe. “I expect we iors Lance Baldwin (midfielder), will improve as the season pro- Luke Hudson (defender), Mason gresses. I expect our players will Powell (forward/midfielder) Ryan Members of the WL-Salem boys soccer team are, from the left, front row: D.J. Yoder, Ryan Motzko, be versatile in that each should Motzko (midfielder) and sopho- Logan Phillips, Noah Cline, Lance Baldwin and Gavin Woodruff; middle row: head coach Tim Wolfe, be able to play at least two dif- mores Owen Johnson (midfielder), Levi Chapman, Mason Powell, Ethan Cole, Drew Hardwick, Owen Johnson, Ian Wolfe, Caleb ferent positions on the field. Isaac Brown (defender) and Logan Siegenthaler and assistant coach Michael Yoder; and back row: Isaac Brown, Luke Hudson, Logan “Our season goals are always Saylor (goal keeper/defender). Saylor, Jack Eggleseton, Logan Campbell and Gavin Harrison. Not pictured: Isaac Reames. that each player improves individ- “As a group, the players are ually as the season progresses, intelligent and hardworking,” said each player enjoys himself while Wolfe. “They are coachable and playing soccer and that we con- are good teammates to each tend for the OHC title. We will con- other. They are fun to be around THOMAN’S tinue to build depth and hope to and enjoy playing together. Many remain healthy as injuries can of them are versatile and play at heavily impact a season’s success.” least two positions. This versatility Spearheading the Tigers on the is important as our team numbers field this season is senior Ian Wolfe are a little low this season at 20.” OFFICIAL (forward/midfielder), who earned Making up the rest of the second-team all-Ohio honors last team are juniors Logan Campbell TAILGATE fall. He was also named the Ohio (goal keeper/defender), Noah Heritage Conference player of the Cline (defender), Drew Hardwick EADQUARTERS year. He led the league in scoring (midfielder), Gavin Woodruff SUPPLIES H with 26 goals and seven assists. (defender), sophomore Isaac Seniors Ethan Cole (mid- Reames (midfielder) and fresh- fielder) and Gavin Harrison men Logan Phillips (defender) (defender) both were OHC first- and D.J. Yoder (midfielder). team selections. Cole was third Greenon won the OHC cham- in the OHC in offensive points, pionship with a 6-1 mark. After a Plus... scoring 12 goals and 15 assists. second-place finish last year, Fellow seniors Levi Chapman Wolfe expects his team to be in HOMEMADE (defender), Caleb Siegenthaler the thick of the league race. (midfielder) and Jack Eggleston “The OHC will again be very Exclusives! (midfielder) all are expected to competitive,” said Wolfe. “Greenon be major contributors this fall. and Fairbanks will be the strongest. “I will look to all six seniors to Greeneview and SCC are former Everything You Need to Host the Perfect Tailgate Party! be leaders,” said Wolfe. “All six state champions and have a proud will be important to our success. history. We will contend for the “Big Enough to Serve Your Needs… Small Enough to Know You!” The current senior class is in the league title. Greenon and Fairbanks midst of the best three-year run have very strong returning players 201 S. DETROIT ST. • WEST LIBERTY for our program having won 40 that play club soccer. This extra (937) 465-3936 • thomans.iga.com matches so far. They have the play against top level competition WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS chance to be the winningest makes them very good.” OPEN: MON.-SAT 8 A.M.– 9 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAYS

27 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 27 WL-Salem girls looking to gain experience on volleyball court West Liberty-Salem’s volley- player,” said Kauffman. “Selena ball team lost a chunk of its has been injured in preseason, starting team from last season, but we hope to have her back but the Tigers have plenty of blocking for us. Gabby is run- eager players to take over. ning our offense and is our set- After a 17-8 campaign that ter. She is working really well saw the Tigers go all the way to with the hitters. She is scrappy the district semifinals, head on defense and that will benefit coach Annie Kauffman is expect- us.” ing her new players to gain expe- Making up the rest of the rience and help achieve the goals varsity team are juniors Jaelen the program has always set. Meeker (defensive specialist), “Our goal has always been to Kaleigh Wilcox (defensive spe- develop players and gain experi- cialist), Emily Bolton (defensive PHOTO COURTESY JEFF ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY ence,” said head coach Annie specialist) and sophomores Kauffman. “We want to be com- Michele Smith (outside hitter), Members of the WL-Salem volleyball team are, from the left, front row: Jaelen Meeker, Kaleigh Wilcox, petitive in the OHC and put our- Aleah Reed (setter) and Ally Aleah Reed, Gaby Williams and Emily Bolton; middle row: assistant coach Courtney Dunham, Naomi selves in a good position come Gaver (defensive specialist). McGill, Olivia Muirhead, Michele Smith, Ally Gaver and assistant coach Courtney Brown; and back tournament time. We are work- “I really like the work ethic of row: head coach Annie Kauffman, Alex Burton, Sydnee Payer, Selena Weaver, Madison Hutton, Allie ing on a ‘We Over Me’ mentality these girls,” said Kauffman. Gault and assistant coach Erin Mazza. this preseason. We are young “They can identify our weak- with a lot to learn.” nesses and they are willing to last year at 16-0 in the league. The Tigers lost four starters put in the work to improve. We WL-Salem finished runner-up to graduation, but will be lack varsity experience, but I with a respectable 12-4 mark. sparked by standout senior Alex can guarantee you we are work- “The OHC is very competi- Burton (middle hitter). She led ing hard every day at practice. tive,” said Kauffman. “Fairbanks the team in kills with 391 and We have been competitive in and Springfield Catholic Central had 316 digs. Burton earned our summer tournaments and always have good teams. District 9 and OHC first-team in preseason. We are currently Mechanicsburg is a rival of ours honors working on being mentally and we always get pretty excited “Alex will be relied up to lead tough.” for that match. Even with our the team,” said Kauffman. “She Fairbanks has won the OHC youth, we always hope to be at will be relied on heavily to carry North division the past two sea- the top. We have finished behind the offense. She has really sons. The Panthers were perfect Fairbanks the last two years.” improved her backrow game and her defense. She played for a highly competitive club team Caring & Respectful this winter and that hard work Providing more services for will pay off for her this season.” PHARMACY you and your family Also a bright spot on the team is sophomore Gabby CONVENIENT Williams (setter), who received DRIVE-THRU (937) 650-3333 OHC honorable mention last WINDOW AND ONLINE @ www.crpharmacy.com season. Other letterwinners 24-HOUR DROP BOX back are senior Sydnee Payer M-F 9AM-6PM • Sat. 9AM-1PM 
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28 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 28 Members of the Bellefontaine varsity volleyball team are, from the left, front row: Ari Núñez, Maddi Jackson, Sarah Starkey, Lily Palmer and Brielle Shultz; and back row: assistant coach Ric Prine, Katie Pool, Mullaney Yoder, Olivia Ullom, Hannah Rader, Caitlin Hutchins and head coach Bri Frazier.

Frazier takes Best of luck to all area schools, over Chieftain HAVE A GREAT SEASON!! volleyball team

Bri Frazier has her work cut those long rallies will give us the our for her as she takes over the momentum we need to win Bellefontaine volleyball team games.” this fall. The Chiefs will build around Frazier, a former standout at a group of six returning letter- Benjamin Logan, hopes to ener- winners: seniors Mullaney gize a Chieftain program that Yoder (middle/outside hitter), has won just three matches in Hannah Rader (middle/outside two years. hitter) and Maddi Jackson “It has been a great transi- (libero/defensive specialist), tion,” said Frazier. “With the juniors Ari Nunez (libero/defen- help of previous coaches and the sive specialist) and Caitlin staff at Bellefontaine, they all Hutchins (outside hitter) and have made it very easy for me.” sophomore Katie Pool Frazier said her players have (setter/outside hitter). been working on the fundamen- “I am looking at my three tals in an effort to see better seniors, Laney, Hannah and results on the court. Maddi, for leadership and to CORNER OF “We need to work on the lead the team in their skills,” small things in the game of vol- said Frazier. SANDUSKY & HAYES • BELLEFONTAINE leyball,” she said. “Moving our feet to the ball and finishing See CHIEFS on Page 37

29 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 29 Members of the Bellefontaine varsity boys soccer team are, from the left, front row: Kobe Brown, Keaton Stachler, Ryan Johnson, Dakota Shell and Beau Salyer; middle row: Jacob Shell, Kane Adkins, Isaiah Henry, Quinten Neer, Ryan Carman and Matthew Childs; and back row: head coach Steve Henry, Nate Hecker, Cam Kline, Donovan George, Preston Henry, Jackson Strzalka, Christian Keene, Nathaniel Schmid and assistant coach Jeff Turner. Historic 2018 season providing GOOD LUCK>>TO ALL LOCAL hunger for Bellefontaine boys TEAMS THIS Bellefontaine’s boys soccer seven returning letterwinners. Quinten Neer (midfielder), SEASON! team won its first Central Seniors Jacob Shell (forward) sophomores Beau Salyer (mid- Buckeye Conference champi- and Nate Hecker (midfielder) fielder) and Keaton Stachler onship last season, went 12-6-2 were first-team all-CBC picks (midfielder) and freshman 593-4420 and earned a berth in the last year, while senior Jackson Dakota Shell (forward). Division II district championship Strzalka (defender) and junior Replacing the 18 goals game. Despite losing a lot of tal- Ryan Johnson (goalkeeper) were George scored last year will not 130 W. Columbus Ave. • Bellefontaine ented players from that squad, second-team selections. be an easy task, but Henry the 2019 Chiefs are poised to turn Also returning to the varsity believes his team has the talent in a similar campaign this fall. team are seniors Preston Henry as a whole to fill that void. “We have three players back (defender), Nathaniel Schmid “It is going to be more by Design Your Own that were all-CBC players last (midfielder) and junior Isaiah committee as far as our goal Class Ring season,” said head coach Steve Henry. scoring,” said Henry. “We have Henry. “We have quite a bit of Henry also is looking for con- some dangerous attackers. It is skill on this team. These guys tributions from a group of new- going to take three or four guys are up to the challenge to match comers that includes seniors that are going to have to share what the team did last year.” Matthew Childs (midfielder) the load after losing Daunte.” Bellefontaine graduated 10 and Christian Keene (defender), Good team chemistry and seniors, including all-time lead- juniors Kobe Brown (defender), versatility look to be strengths ing goal scorer Daunte George. Ryan Carman (midfielder), for the Chiefs this fall. 140 W. Columbus Ave. • Bellefontaine However, the cupboard is far Donovan George (defender), 937-592-3133 • www.stephensfinejewelryoh.com from bare. The Chiefs return Cam Kline (defender) and See HISTORY on Page 37

30 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 30 Members of the Bellefontaine varsity girls soccer team are, from the left, front row: Angelica Edu, Karma Williams, Alanee Yaeger, Avani Abhyankar and Kayla Plummer; mid- dle row: Marlo Hyden, Amy Lonsway, Erin Jackson, Lindsey Heminger, Morgan Henry and Carmen Shumaker; and back row: head coach Kate Smith, Caitlyn Shumaker, Lizzy Foreman, Daja Wilson, Chelsea Burkhammer, Whitney Clayton, Meredith McClain, Bri Burkhammer and assistant coach Aaron Shumaker. Consistency is the focus Good Luck to for girls soccer team All Area Teams!

Bellefontaine’s girls soccer midfielder Caitlyn Shumaker. er) and sophomores Avani team finished with a respectable Shumaker was the team’s top Abhyankar (forward) and Carmen Wren’s FLORIST 8-8-1 record last season, but goal scorer last year, while Shumaker (midfielder). second-year head coach Kate Wilson will again anchor the “We have a lot of returning 500 E. Columbus (South on Stanley) Smith believes her team is capa- defense. players and that has translated ble of doing more this year. Senior Angelica Edu, a sec- into good team chemistry,” said www.wrensflorist.com • (937)593-5015 “We would like to have a ond-team all-league performer Smith. “The girls are also very winning season,” said Smith. a year ago, returns to help the focused this year. With me being “We were .500 last year and I defensive efforts. new last year it was a little bit of GOOD LUCK TO ALL AREA ATHLETES Home of would like to see us go above The Chiefs will be bolstered by an adjustment process for every- “Chalk Talk” that this year. We were up and 12 other returning letterwinners. one. I feel like everyone is more down last season and I want us That group includes seniors Bri comfortable and focused now.” to be more consistent.” Burkhammer (forward), Chelsea Rounding out the team are Given the resources the Burkhammer (midfielder), Amy seniors Whitney Clayton (for- Chiefs have in their arsenal, Lonsway (midfielder/goalkeeper), ward) and Angela Lewis (defend- achieving a winning record Marlo Hyden (defender), Karma er), sophomores Lizzy Foreman looks like a very realistic goal. Williams (midfielder) and Alanee (defender) and Emma Middaugh Bellefontaine returns two Yaeger (midfielder), juniors Lindsey (midfielder) and freshman first-team all-Central Buckeye Heminger (defender), Erin Jackson Morgan Henry (defender). 712 S. Main Street • Bellefontaine 292-7775 Conference players in senior (defender), Meredith McClain (for- OPEN: M–TH 11–9 • F 11–10 • SAT 4–10 • SUN 4–8 defender Daja Wilson and senior ward) and Kayla Plummer (defend- See GIRLS on Page 38

31 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 31 Members of the Bellefontaine girls tennis team are, from the left, front row: Courtney Sims, Meng Wang, Na Lin, Mia Neer and Madison Williams; and back row: head coach Jim Stein, Samantha A Reputation Starkey, Taryn Mullins, Leanna Brown and Gracie Middaugh. You Can Lady Chiefs want to build CARPET • VINYL • HARDWOOD • TILE • WINDOW TREATMENTS Stand On! on last year’s progress 937.592.6572 2620 US Hwy. 68 S. A very young and inexperi- we will be in good shape.” One area the Chiefs are www.fisselfloorcovering.com Bellefontaine enced Bellefontaine girls tennis Sophomore Courtney Sims focusing on getting better at this team mustered just three wins a returns to the first singles spot season is closing out matches. year ago. But with a year of experi- for the Chiefs, with junior “We have to take that next ence under their belts, head coach Samantha Starkey at second step,” said Stein. “It’s important Jim Stein believes his squad can singles. that we close out matches make a big leap this fall. Senior Na Lin will likely see stronger this year.” The Chiefs lost just one play- time at third singles as well as Stein expects the Central er from their varsity lineup a some doubles action. Buckeye Conference schedule year ago. Also returning to the varsity to be challenging this fall as a “It was a team last year that I team, and expected to fill the lot of strong players return. was really pleased with their two doubles groups, are sopho- “Kenton Ridge and Jonathan improvement from the start of more Mia Neer, juniors Meng Alder were the co-champions “Your CHOICE for Better Service…Your First CHOICE in Real Estate” the season until the end,” said Wang and Gracie Middaugh and last year and they have a good 245 S MAIN • BELLEFONTAINE Stein. “They came a long way. senior Taryn Mullins. amount back,” said Stein. 937-593-7216 Hopefully, they can build on Rounding out the squad are “Northwestern picked up a pret- www.cprealestate.com that. If we can make the type of freshmen Leanna Brown and ty good freshman, so they will improvement we did last year Madison Williams. be right in there again, too.”

32 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 32 Members of the Bellefontaine boys golf team are, from the left: Riley Wilcoxon, Joseph Boop, Aidan Mifsud, Jared Salyer, head coach Jason Steider, Brady Burden, Simon Stolly and Liam Harris. Wilcoxon, Harris CHECK OUT OUR IN STORE CUSTOM DESIGN STUDIO to power Chieftain Using 3D design software, you have creative control to boys golf squad GEMVISION customize every detail of your Bellefontaine’s boys golf a couple good scores you jewelry. Pick your metal, color team will battle some youth and know you can count on is "We have brought and carat weight. We can inexperience this fall, but the always big. state of the art Chiefs have a pair of standouts “Then, we have a few players even remount your to carry the reigns this fall. who are capable of shooting technology right Senior Riley Wilcoxon was a some good numbers, too. So here to Logan generational gem stones and first-team all-Central Buckeye we’re looking to have some County. Let's work Conference performer a year good scores to choose from in together to create diamonds to your exact specs. ago, while sophomore Liam those three and four spots. All of the perfect piece, Harris earned second-team the players have great attitudes with the hometown Stop in today all-league honors as a fresh- which goes a long way towards quality and man. helping them shoot their best for a FREE, “We have a couple of really scores.” personal touch that no obligation good players that can score Filling out the other varsity you expect!" well in our first and second spots are senior Brady Burden, -Amanda Eller demonstration spots,” said head coach Jason junior Jared Salyer and fresh- Steider. “Riley Wilcoxon and men Joseph Boop and Aidan Liam Harris will lead the way Mifsud. for us in terms of scoring. Steider hopes his team can

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33 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 33 Members of the Bellefontaine girls golf team are, from the left: Megan Beaverson, Kayla Watkins, Madison Taylor, head coach Darin Vermillion, assistant coach Brady Hiatt, Samantha McLaughlin, Morgan Burden and Anastasia Hiatt. Chieftain girls chasing CBC KT championship

After finishing second Burden and freshman Kayla to a really good start and we are behind Springfield Shawnee in Watkins. looking for Anastasia Hiatt and Buying or Selling the Central Buckeye Conference “Experience is a strength Morgan Burden to be in the mix GET WHERE YOU NEED TO BE. Kenton Trail division last year, for us, even with the under- as they are both showing big Bellefontaine’s girls golf team is classmen,” said Vermillion. improvement.” hoping to move into the top “These girls have played a lot In order to accomplish their spot this fall. of golf. goal of winning a league title, “Our goals are to make it to “Our seniors Samantha and the Chiefs are focusing on two Good Luck the (Division I) district tourna- Megan and junior Madison areas of their game. ment and win the CBC,” said Taylor have shown good leader- “We have to stay focused and Bellefontaine head coach Darin ship,” said Vermillion. work on our chipping and put- Vermillion. “Freshman Kayla Watkins is off ting,” said Vermillion. to All Area Leading the way for Bellefontaine is senior standout Samantha McLaughlin, who was Teams! the CBC Kenton Trail golfer of the year last year. “Tecumseh and Shawnee Stop in and check us out at our New Location– have strong players back, but Across from it’s nice having the player of the ank year back in Samantha Huntington B McLaughlin,” said Vermillion. 101 N. Madriver St. Joining McLaughlin in the Bellefontaine Chieftain lineup will be senior Megan Beaverson, juniors Madison Taylor and Anastasia Steve Vermillion “Hoss” Deron Newland BELLEFONTAINEMOTORS.NET Hiatt, sophomore Morgan SALES SALES/SERVICE OWNER (937) 592-4986

34 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 34 Members of the Bellefontaine girls cross country team are, from the left, front row: Morgan Johns, Montanna Buck and Sophie Adelsberger; and back row: Cheyenne Shade, Brooke McClellan, Nisha Patel and head coach Bob Core. Not pictured is Aubrey Daniels. McClellan to headline BHS girls CC squad LOGAN COUNTY’S HOME FOR TUXEDO Brooke McClellan is looking the CBC Kenton Trail division “I would like to see every to cap a stellar cross country meet last season and was 26th at girl improve their times RENTAL, HOMECOMING & PROM DRESSES career for Bellefontaine by tak- the regional race. She will carry throughout the season and for ing the next step this fall. the load for a Chieftain team the freshman runners to gain Fontaine Plaza • Bellefontaine • 592-7399 McClellan was a first-team small on numbers and experi- some confidence,” said Core. OPEN: Tue–Fri 11–6 • Sat 11–3 • Sun & Mon BY APPT. all-Central Buckeye ence. “I would also love to get out of Conference runner last year “We only have seven run- districts.” and qualified to the regional ners, but the girls are all very While this is Core’s first year meet. The goal for her senior dedicated and I think they have as head coach of the high school season is to get to the big stage a shot to make some noise,” team, he spent many years in of the state meet. said Core. the junior high program. He “For Brooke, I would like to In addition to McClellan, the believes that will help smooth SSUPPORTUPPORT YOURYOUR see her get back into the 19- Chiefs have two other returning out the transition process this minute range,” said first-year letterwinners in seniors fall. LLOCALOCAL TEAMS!TEAMS! BHS head coach Bob Core. “She Cheyenne Shade and Nisha Patel. “The girls have been great,” ran in those times earlier in her Core is also looking for he said. “I coached at the junior career and I think she can get strong contributions from fresh- high level for 13 years, so I know ANDERSON FORD back there. That would give her men Morgan Johns, Montanna most of these girls. We have a LINCOLN the opportunity to get to state.” Buck, Sophie Adelsberger and good connection. The girls have 2348 U.S. RT. 68 S. • BELLEFONTAINE • 937-592-6010 McClellan finished eighth in Aubrey Hudson. been fantastic with me.”

35 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 35 Members of the Bellefontaine boys cross country team are, from the left, front row: Neil Kauffman, Gannon Purcell, Nate Hardy, Nate Murphy, Jacob Engroff-Meyer, Evan Kauffman and Gavin Wilson; middle row: Carter Snapp, Micah Woolf, Connor Skidmore, Levon Howard, Patrick Donnelly, Justin Carper, Ethan Morales and Kyle Carper; and back row: head coach Ben Davis, Jaxon Sopher, Declan Shannon, Ethan Murphy, Joe Eckhoff, Garrett Jenkins, Josh Eckhoff and assistant coach Galen Miller. Bellefontaine boys eye return to glory

The 2019 version of the Trail division. However, fueled Skidmore and Patrick Donnelly. talent at the top of his team, he also have some new faces that Bellefontaine boys cross coun- by a deep and talented return- Also pushing for spots in the also believes the squad is deep- can make some noise as well. try team is poised to add its ing nucleus of runners, the varsity lineup are junior Justin er this season. We have a nice group of fresh- stamp to the program’s rich his- expectations are higher this fall. Carper, sophomore Gannon “Our depth is a strength,” he men. Overall, it’s a fun group of tory. “We want to qualify to the Purcell and freshman Gavin said. “We have nine deep and guys to work with.” “I feel like we are sculpting Division I regional and upset Wilson. the culture that existed from Jonathan Alder in the league,” The rest of the squad con- HAVE A 1989 through 2002 when we said Davis. “Jonathan Alder is a sists of seniors Kyle Carper, Joe won five regional champi- top 10 team in the state and we Eckhoff, Josh Eckhoff and GREAT onships,” said longtime head would like to be able to beat Brandon Basilio, juniors Nate SEASON! coach Ben Davis. “The work them. We would also like to beat Hardy, Ehtan Morales, Levon ethic has been sparked by sen- Springfield Shawnee for the first Howard, Micah Woolf, sopho- iors Nate Murphy and Garrett time in a while.” more Jacob Engroff-Meyer and Jenkins and the others have Murphy and Jenkins are two freshmen Neal Kauffman, jumped aboard, too.” of five returning runners that Carter Snapp, Ethan Murphy, GOOD LUCK TO ALL The Chiefs had a solid show- earned second-team all-CBC Jaxon Sopher, Declan Shannon, AREA TEAMS! ing last season, finishing third in honors a year ago. Also in that Marcel Collins and Ian a very competitive Central group are junior Evan Kauffman Christen. Buckeye Conference Kenton and sophomores Connor Not only does Davis like the 118 S. MAIN STREET • 937.592.5161 • BELLEFONTAINE

36 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 36 Chiefs Continued from Page 29 Also looking to contribute to Frazier’s first impression of the varsity squad will be junior her new team is that chemistry “Each one of them brings a Sarah Starkey (outside hitter), should be a strong point. special asset to our team and it sophomore Brielle Shultz (out- “The team as a whole gets is what fuels everyone to do side hitter) and freshmen along very well,” she said. “I their best. All three seniors so Jordan Butler (setter), Julia think that is a great strength to far have led in their leadership Nelson (outside hitter), Olivia have because that lessens the already and will continue Ullom (middle hitter) and Lily drama overall throughout the through our season.” Palmer (setter). team.” History Continued from Page 30 that can play anywhere on the think we are the favorites this field. That gives us a lot of year, but that is nice because “A lot of these guys have options.” there isn’t quite the pressure been together since they were While the Chiefs are the like there was last season,” said nine-years-old,” said Henry. defending CBC Kenton Trail Henry. “Tecumseh and Kenton “They get along well and they champions, Henry expects a big Ridge will be really tough, and work well together. challenge from the rest of the Northwestern on the other side “This is also a very versatile league as they attempt to repeat. might have the best team in the group. We have several guys “With what we lost, I don’t entire league.”

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37 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 37 Girls Salon Renay Continued from Page 31 and I think that will make a big this year on scoring more goals. difference. Our seniors did a Bellefontaine averaged just two Smith said her team’s off- good job setting an example for goals per game last season. season work should result in a the rest of the team by showing “I would like to see us hit the RENAY • RHIANNON • ABBY • MOLLY big payoff on the field this fall. up every day.” back of the net more,” said “The girls really hit the While the defense was solid Smith. “We are focusing a little Good Luck Area Teams weight room hard,” she said. for the Chiefs for much of the more on scoring goals. We have “They were in there all summer season a year ago, there is a focus the ability, we just have to do it.” 3800 U.S. Rt. 68 S. • Bellefontaine • 593-9120 Golf BIG CITY DEALS, HOMETOWN FEEL! Continued from Page 33 on the first- and second-team season CBC tournament fairly FROM OUR TEAM all-conference awards at the convincingly, TO YOURS. . . “We would like to compete in end of the CBC season.” so you have to put them at WISHING YOU A the Kenton Trail division,” said After strong showings in the the top,” said Steider. “Kenton WINNING SEASON! head coach Jason Steider. “We CBC preseason tournament, Ridge has some solid players have some players who are pret- Jonathan Alder and Kenton and came in second. We fin- SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • BODY SHOP ty new to golf and they’re Ridge appear to be the Chiefs’ ished third and I think can com- improving their scores a lot here main competition in the KT pete with those two teams for      !!  ! at the beginning of the season. division. team points throughout the We’d like to have a few players “Jonathan Alder won the pre- year.”  
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38 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 38 Members of the Ridgemont varsity volleyball team are, from the left, front row: Rebecca Bash, Mekenzie Jolliff, Jennifer Jordan, Nadia Martino and Jenna Whitaker; middle row: Callie Cromer, Brooke Dilbone, Kynna Parthemore, Madisen Jolliff, Emma Smith and manager Cylee Streets; and back row: assistant coach Malana Huffman, Nikki Freshcorn, head coach Darcy Ruppright, Amanda Howland and assistant coach Toni McKee. Ridgemont wants to build on 2018 success With a 12-9 record, the 2018 “Jennifer Jordan and hitter), Madisen Jolliff (defen- “I really think serving is similar success this fall, but season was the most successful Mekenzie Jolliff have really sive specialist), Brooke Dilbone going to be a strength for us this Ruppright expects a lot of in many years for the stepped up and worked hard at (defensive specialist) and season,” she said. “Several girls strong competition across the Ridgemont volleyball program. getting their timing down,” said Rebecca Bash (outside hitter) have worked on their jump league. Despite losing some talented Ruppright. “I am expecting a lot and sophomores Amanda serve and I think that is going to “I think a lot of us are going players from that group, there is from them.” Howland (middle hitter), Emma be a big benefit. Our communi- to be battling for that top spot,” a high level of confidence for Also competing for spots in Smith (defensive specialist) and cation between our hitters and said the Ridgemont head coach. another successful campaign the starting lineup for the Callie Cromer (setter/hitter). setters has been good, too.” “Riverside has some good talent this fall. Gophers are seniors Jenna Early on, Ruppright has been The Gophers were 5-3 in the back and Lehman is always “We had a lot of good wins Whitaker (outside hitter), impressed with the team’s serv- Northwest Central Conference solid. Elgin lost a lot, but they last year,” said head coach MaKynna Parthemore (outside ing. a year ago. They hope to have are always a competitive team.” Darcy Ruppright. “The girls are eager to take it to the next level. “We lost a big group of sen- iors, but we have several upper- classmen that have quite a bit of A NEW LEAF FLORIST AAllisonllison s experience with me. They know So Much More Than A Flower Shop what to expect.” TM This year’s squad will lean on ustom 111 N. Main Street • Bellefontaine a group of four returning letter- C Jewelry winners: seniors Jennifer Jordan (937) 592-5333 (middle hitter), Mekenzie Jolliff www.anewleaffloristinc.com 937-492-6937 104 E. Mason Rd., Sidney, OH (setter) and Nadia Martino (set- www.allisonscustomjewelry.com Over 40 Years in Business ter/hitter) and junior Nikki OPEN: M–F 8:30–5:30 • SAT 8:30–Noon Freshcorn (middle hitter). HOURS: Mon. - Wed. 9-6, Thurs. 9-1, Fri., 9-6, & Sat. 9-3

39 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 39 Members of the Ridgemont golf team are, from the left, front row: Dylan Jenkins, Bradley Brown, Gage Furer, manager Hayden Shoffner and Thomas Colby; and back row: head coach Greg Johnson, Mckayla Grauel, Hannah Shoffner, Collin Wallace, manager Cameron Butler and Sarah Bash. Ridgemont golf team hopes to build depth

Ridgemont’s golf team is rely- Greg Johnson. “I would like to “Gage, Collin and Hannah ing the new golfers to improve. I “I want to see Bradley step ing on its three returning letter- see their scores go down by 10 have the ability to play well and have already witnessed these up his game, and with a year of winners to lead an otherwise or more strokes by the end of be competitive in all their golfers helping the new golfers experience under his belt I inexperienced squad this fall. the season.” matches,” said Johnson. “With a since the season has started and believe he will improve his “Our goals for this year are to Returning to the varsity team couple of years’ experience in I know this will continue.” game because he now has a bet- be competitive in our matches this fall for the Gophers are sen- golf I expect them to step up Sophomore Bradley Brown is ter understanding of the game and for each golfer to improve ior Gage Furer and juniors their game and improve also expected to be a key con- and can now focus on his skill their score from the first match Collin Wallace and Hannah throughout the season as well as tributor after getting some expe- improvement.” to last match,” said head coach Shoffner. show some leadership in help- rience as a freshman last year. Newcomers to the team this season are junior Sarah Bash, sophomore Dylan Jenkins and freshmen Thomas Colby and McKayla Grauel. Go Chiefs! With half of the team new to the sport, the Gophers are trying to grow in every area. Office Hours by Appointment “We are looking to improve in all areas of the game,” said Johnson. “Our focus will be on 937-292-7828 • Fax: 937-292-7916 hitting straight and not worry- NOW HIRING ing about hitting for distance. www.logandental.net The distance will come later 1021 N. MAIN ST., BELLEFONTAINE 700 S. MAIN • BELLEFONTAINE after they have developed their swing technique.”

40 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 40 Spartans want to win another OCSAA title

Calvary Christian’s soccer Howard, Chloe Prall, Adeline team has a new coach this fall, Fearon, Anna Kratz, Amber but the goals remain the same. Wenger, Isaac Wilson, Max “Our first and foremost team Varner, Isaac Reinhard, Garrett goal is to be the light of Christ Reinhard, Josh Harmison, on the field and off the field into Thomas Rorrer, Joe Harmison, Members of the Calvary Christian soccer team are, from the left, front row: Caleb King, Karlie the community,” said first-year Dylan Jordan and Gabe Penhorwood, Grace King, Mataya Penhorwood, Hailey Howard, Chloe Prall, Adeline Fearon, Anna leader Chris LaBelle. “Secondly, Salmonowicz. Kratz and Amber Wenger; and back row: head coach Alan LaBelle, Isaac Wilson, Max Varner, Isaac we want to return to the state “We have a great core of kids Reinhard, Garrett Reinhard, Josh Harmison, Thomas Rorrer, Joe Harmison, Dylan Jordan, Gabe final to attempt to win our returning from last year’s team Salmonowicz and assistant coach Chris LaBelle. fourth straight state champi- which allows us to start with onship. Thirdly, we want to see team chemistry from day one,” will be his son Alan. Calvary soccer program, creat- vious years, it has made for a the development of each soccer said LaBelle. “Each of our play- “I am blessed to have my ing a trust and respect from smooth transition for myself player as an individual and as a ers have a great attitude toward son Alan coaching alongside the players. I have coached into the role of head coach. team.” the game of soccer and are me this year,” said Chris most of these players in youth Alan and I are excited for this Making up this year’s team extremely coachable which LaBelle. “Alan has been the soccer or club soccer prior to season with the great group of are Caleb King, Karlie opens the avenue for individual assistant coach for the past taking over as head coach for players we have and are look- Penhorwood, Grace King, and team growth.” couple of years with the varsity Calvary. Since Alan and I have ing forward to defending our Mataya Penhorwood, Hailey Helping the new coach along team after graduating from the known these players from pre- state title.” Slicing strokes is goal for Calvary golfers Although three of its five from the beginning of the sea- they are new to the sport so we golfers return from last season, son through the end.” are working with them to learn Calvary Christian’s golf squad is New to the team are fresh- the fundamentals of golf and still a work in progress. men Patrick James and Thomas just to get more comfortable “Our main goal is to knock as Hayes. on the golf course,” said many strokes as possible off our “With Patrick and Thomas, Carter. scores by the end of the sea- son,” said head coach Mark Carter. “Their determination to Teaching the mind, touching the heart, improve has been good. They reaching the world. have already made great progress.” 
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41 BELLEFONTAINE FALL SPORTS 2019 EXAMINER 41 Members of the Calvary Christian volleyball team are, from the left, front row: Jayla Wilson, Emma Patton, Taylor Russell, Abby Jenkins, Erin Young and Julie Childers; and back row: head coach Domini Cook, Maria Rorrer, Ellie Young, Isabel Schmidt, Karys Varner, Lillian Zamora and assistant coaches Joy Brandt and Eric Cook. Not pictured are Jewel Walsh and Naomi Cook. GOOD LUCK TO ALL ATHLETES Calvary volleyball FOR A WINNING SEASON! team rebuilding

Having lost 11 of its 18 play- “Our two seniors have done a ers from last year’s team, good job of helping the younger Calvary Christian is facing a girls,” said Cook. GO rebuilding project this fall. The rest of the team “Being a young team, we are includes juniors Maria Rorrer really working on our chem- (middle hitter) Lillian Zamora istry,” said head coach Domini (setter), sophomores Jayla Cook. “We feel like we can get Wilson (setter), Emma Patton better as the season goes on.” (defensive specialist), Taylor TEAM! The Spartans went 22-7 last Russell (setter) and Erin Young season and made it to the Ohio (middle hitter) and freshmen Christian School Athletic Abby Jenkins (outside hitter), Association Final Four. Julie Childers (defensive spe- However, a lot of talent left the cialist), Isabel Schmidt (middle program, leaving some question hitter), Lucy Jarvis (middle hit- marks this season. ter) and Jewel Walsh (defensive “The girls are very coach- specialist). able,” said Cook. “Our serving With such a young and inex- ® has been pretty strong, too, and perience squad, the Spartans Expect the Best we have more hitters than we are simply focused on daily have had in the past.” improvement. The Spartans are counting on “We want to get better every Bellefontaine North Bellefontaine South strong leadership from seniors play and every game,” said 1120 N. Main 1454 S. Main www.MyLiberty.bank Ellie Young (outside hitter) and Cook. “That is our motto. We (937) 592-5688 (937) 593-9694 Naomi Cook (outside hitter). just want to keep getting better.”

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