Posted on 14 March 2008 by gloriawhite.
Kristine Morgan
Southport News Bureau
For the members of
the boys’ track and field team, expectations are set high this season according
to Coach Mr. Nathan Fishel. He
said that a lot of the varsity returners were on varsity for the first time
last year and that most of those kids were sophomores. Fishel believes that
there will be a big leap between the sophomore and junior seasons, and he hopes
that they can use that foundation and build on it this year.
“It will allow us
to be more relaxed and more comfortable,” Fishel said.
He expects
leadership from some returning varsity competitors, including junior sprinter Nick Turner, a two-time state finalist
and all-state athlete, senior thrower Mike
Case, who was a state finalist last year, sophomore distance runner Lance Nelson, who was a state finalist in the
1600 meter run last year, and junior hurdler Tajuan Wood, who was a sectional champion last year.
Fishel hopes that
as many athletes as possible will advance to the state meet this year. He also
would like to see the team win Sectionals and the Conference Indiana Meet. The
team has been competing in various unscored indoor meets, but the first outdoor
meet is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19 versus Chatard and Washington at
Washington at 4:30 p.m.
“We will
just be working constantly to get the kids mentally and physically ready,”
Fishel said.
For more
information on the boys’ track and field team, please contact Kristine Morgan at
newsbureau@mspdt.k12.in.us or
call 317-789-4827.
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Posted on 11 March 2008 by gloriawhite.
Mike McGraw
Hoosier Authority
There is more than a little reason for optimism within the Southport softball community this spring. The Cardinals are coming off a 13-8 season a year ago, and return plenty of the same ammunition. Coach Melissa Franzosi, who is entering her fourth year at the helm, is approaching this season as a culmination of the progress the Cardinals have made the past three years.
Much of softball is pitching. The Cardinals are well stocked in that department. They return their number one starter from a year ago in senior Miranda Hollenbach. The right hander will be joined on the staff by sophomores Nikki Thomas and Amy Dreibelbis. To make matters even better, Southport returns a senior catcher to handle the stable of talented pitchers. She is Amy Hommema and handling a pitching staff is not her only talent. Hommema and Hollenbach were also the leading hitters for the Cardinals a year ago.
Offense will also be supplied by returning position players Brittany Tyler and Renae Thomas. Tyler was the leading RBI producer last season and Thomas returns as the leadoff hitter.
Obviously experience is one of the factors Franzosi points to in explaining her optimism going into the campaign. She also cites very strong team chemistry as perhaps the key to this group’s success. She also believes a strong freshman class will provide some additional talent for the Cardinals.
Southport finished second in Conference Indiana last year behind perennial power Franklin Central. It is a position they hope to reverse this time around. The showdown date is April 22nd on the Cardinals’ home diamond. Sectional play will bring another challenge as Center Grove will await. Last season the Trojans ended Southport’s season with a one run victory in the sectional semi-finals.
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Posted on 05 March 2008 by gloriawhite.
By KRISTINE MORGAN
SOUTHPORT NEWS BUREAU
newsbureau@msdpt.k12.in.us
On Saturday, March 1, 2008, the Southport girls’ gymnastics team competed in the Warren Central Sectional. The team placed ninth overall and did not advance to the regional meet, but sophomore Madison Baker advanced to regionals individually in the floor competition by placing fifth with a score of 8.65.
Although Baker was the only advancing gymnast for Southport, sophomore Aubrey Rudisill placed tenth in the all-around competition with an overall score of 32.875. Junior Arielle Fidler placed 34th all-around, and freshman Kassi Sparks placed 35th as well. Rudisill missed advancing by less than one point.
“It was really frustrating,” Rudisill said. “I came so close, but at least Madison is still competing.”
The regional meet is scheduled to be held at Harrison West Lafayette at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2008.
Warren Central Sectional Team Results
Lawrence Central — 105.375
Noblesville — 101.225
Franklin Central — 101.15
Roncalli — 100.7
Plainfield — 100.325
Shelbyville — 96.05
Carmel — 95.875
Perry Meridian — 95.05
Southport — 90.6
Decatur Central — 86.525
Franklin Community — 81.95
Warren Central — 49.95
Tindley — 32.0
For more information on the gymnastics team, please contact Kristine Morgan at newsbureau@mspdt.k12.in.us or call 317-789-4827.
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Posted on 05 March 2008 by gloriawhite.
Kristine Morgan
Southport News Bureau
On Saturday, March 1, 2008, the Southport
girls’ gymnastics team competed in the Warren Central Sectional. The team
placed ninth overall and did not advance to the regional meet, but sophomore
Madison Baker advanced to regionals individually in the floor competition by
placing fifth with a score of 8.65. Although Baker was the only advancing
gymnast for Southport, sophomore Aubrey
Rudisill placed tenth in the all-around competition with an overall score of 32.875. Junior Arielle Fidler placed 34th all-around, and freshman
Kassi Sparks placed 35th as well. Rudisill missed advancing by less
than one point.
“It was really frustrating,” Rudisill said. “I came
so close, but at least Madison
is still competing.”
The regional meet is scheduled to be held at
Harrison West Lafayette at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2008.
Warren Central Sectional Team Results
Lawrence Central —
105.375
Noblesville
— 101.225
Franklin
Central — 101.15
Roncalli
— 100.7
Plainfield — 100.325
Shelbyville
— 96.05
Carmel — 95.875
Perry
Meridian — 95.05
Southport — 90.6
Decatur Central —
86.525
Franklin
Community — 81.95
Warren
Central — 49.95
Tindley
— 32.0
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