The Southport girls volleyball team earned their first victory in Conference Indiana by playing a dominating game against Lawrence Central Saturday Sep. 16. The Lady Cards won in three games, making it the their second consecutive win. The win will give the girls momentum into the Sep. 18 match against the Trojans of Center Grove.
“We played very well,” said senior Kayla Ferguson, “We just played like we can and do what we do in practice.”
Sophmore Kassie Sparks led the Lady Cards with 6 aces, and 7 digs and senior Marlee Maddigan had 14 kills and 3 aces.
The girls volleyball team has improved to 7-8, (1-5) and is looking to move forward and get over the hump of .500. The Lady Cards’ upcoming games will be against Center Grove (home), Sep. 18 and Whiteland, (home) Sep. 24.
Scoreboard:
1st 2nd 3rd
SHS 25 25 25
LC 14 13 10
By: Shawn Gibson
Southport News Bureau
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GVB-Girls Get First Win In Conference Play Against LC
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FB: 5A Southport blanks township rival 5A Perry Meridian, 35-0
Posted on 13 September 2008 by pennstatefan33.
By Jeff Hodge
Contributing Writer
INDIANAPOLIS – What a night to play some football Sept. 12 at Perry Stadium. Soggy, sloppy, and far-less-than-ideal field conditions could spell trouble for the offenses of Conference Indiana and township rivals Perry Meridian and Southport, with the latter relying on a solid ground game and the former using the spread offense.
Who would be standing tall after this struggle for a new traveling trophy, “The Rock”? That’s right, a ROCK! And one that was hermetically sealed in a plastic cube that obscured it from sight because of all the humidity.
Could Southport sustain its strong start after shocking Pike last week, or would the upset-minded Falcons prevail? The 35-0 final proved that Southport’s resurgence may be for real.
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Southport (3-1 overall, 2-0 Conference Indiana) was able to move the ball at will against a much smaller team on this night. The running back duo of Nick Turner (13 carries, 108 yards) and Julian Walker (2-12), combined with fullback Tyler Plummer (eight carries, 52 yards), wore down the Falcons’ defense in the first half for a 14-0 lead.
The Cardinal defense, meanwhile, was just as stout in the opening half, intercepting Perry quarterback Zach Ruark three times.
After halftime, Southport took only five plays to go 64 yards. A 33-yard run by Turner put the Cardinals up 21-0.
Perry’s next drive stalled at the Southport 35, so fifth-year coach Doug Bradburn tried to keep his team in the game by going for it on 4th and 3. But the Falcons (0-4, 0-2) came up a yard short, and Southport took nine plays to cover the ensuing 65 yards. A five-yard sweep by Walker made it 28-0.
The final score came with 56 seconds remaining and Southport trying to run out the clock. On a toss play, backup RB Denzel Hinton – all 5’6″ of him – broke several tackles in cutting back to the left. And going 51 yards to the hizzie.
Round 1 of the battle for The Rock goes to Southport, whose fourth-year coach Bill Peebles is very satisfied with his team’s fast start to the season after having anticipated a 2-2 start based on the schedule.
“It only gets tougher from here,” Peebles said. “Every team in Conference Indiana is very good and, realizing we are not going to be the strongest or fastest team each week, the kids just keep fighting.”
While the scoreboard does not reflect how well Perry Meridian played tonight, the box score will. Perry was able to move the ball on Southport but struggled with its spread offense in the wet, nasty conditions.
Bradburn said it was a very tough loss for the kids, made even tougher by the close proximity of the two schools.
“These kids all grew up together and know one another, making it a tough loss,” Bradburn said.
Next up for Southport is a Sept. 19 home game against 5A No. 9 Bloomington South (4-0, 2-0), an insane 69-41 Week 4 winner over Bloomington North. Perry Meridian, on the other hand, will travel to Franklin Central (1-3, 0-2), a 31-7 loser at Columbus North.
Haji’s take: While the Perry Meridian kids were undersized and outplayed by the bigger Southport team, they may have a much bigger foe to battle: a lack of fan support. Even though there was a good crowd for Perry, they seemed to have their minds elsewhere, even making derogatory chants toward their own team.
It says here that the Falcon fans need to get behind these guys and help them pull out their season.
So is Southport for real? Share your thoughts on our Football message board.
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FB: Conference Indiana race producing big surprises
Posted on 13 September 2008 by alexanderscot.
By Mike McGraw
Executive Director
If you had asked before the season, few people would have predicted that the early stages of the Conference Indiana football schedule would produce two distinct divisions. Nonetheless, after two weeks of league play, that is exactly what we have.
Four teams stand 2-0, and four squads are looking up from 0-2 starts. Even more surprising are the members of the two groups.
Preseason favorite Bloomington South sits at 2-0 and is joined by perennial power Columbus North. There is no surprise in that. However, a couple of teams with far less history have crashed the party as Southport and Lawrence Central also stand unbeaten after two conference contests.
Meanwhile, last year’s 5A state runner-up Pike and traditionally strong Franklin Central are still looking for their first league win.
Here is a summary of the Sept. 12 Week 4 games in the conference:
Lawrence Central continued to be the biggest surprise in the state, downing 5A No. 8 Pike 28-21 in a great game. The 5A ninth-ranked Bears used a superlative special teams effort to pull off the road victory. The win not only took LC to 2-0 in Conference Indiana play, it also left the Bears unbeaten on the season at 4-0.
Southport won the battle of Indianapolis’ southside over Perry Meridian, 35-0. Everybody predicted the Cardinals would be strong defensively, but their offense is opening eyes all over the state. In the last three games, Southport has registered 49, 28, and 35 points. A big reason for the sudden offensive outburst is running back Nate Davis, who was over 200 yards again Friday night.
Bloomington South won the city rivalry game in Bloomington 69-51 over North. No, that is not a misprint. The 5A No. 9 Panthers have been nearly unstoppable on offense this season, and North has had trouble stopping the opposition. It is clear by this score that neither squad has solved their defensive woes.
Columbus North has also had some problems on defense, but if Friday (a 31-7 manhandling of Franklin Central) is any indication, the Bull Dogs have found some answers. North has come a long way since the shellacking it took from city rival East two weeks ago. Franklin Central, meanwhile, continues to have problems putting the ball into the end zone.
You can see video highlights of action from the Lawrence Central-Pike and Southport-Perry Meridian games on video players throughout the Conference Indiana site.
How will the Conference Indiana unfold in 2008? Share your thoughts on our Football message board.
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FB: LIVE webcasts tonight on HoosierAuthority.com!
Posted on 12 September 2008 by alexanderscot.
Are you ready for some MORE football?!? Well, two of the state’s biggest games are among those that will be aired live tonight on HoosierAuthority.com!
You can log on (simply click on the WEBCASTS button above) and listen to Ben Davis-Warren Central in their annual Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference clash and also North Montgomery at Tri-West Hendricks from the Sagamore Conference. But those are only two of the games we have for you.
You can also listen to the battle of Indianapolis’ southside as Perry Meridian faces surprising Southport in a Conference Indiana grudge match. Southmont and Danville is also on tap in a Sagamore battle.
All just another reason why HoosierAuthority.com is the Indiana high school sports authority!
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GVB-Ladys’ Win In 4 Vs WC
Posted on 12 September 2008 by pennstatefan33.
The Southport Ladies volleyball team bounced back with a much needed win last night verses Warren Central. This is the Cards first win in their last five trys. The Lady Cards are 6-4 vs non conference opponites still yet to have a win in Conference Indiana, but with a win over Warren Central the Cards gain some momentum next week vs Conference Indiana opponite Lawrence Central.
“We all played really well,” said senior Kayla Ferguson, “When we play well together we play as a team and as a whole. When we don’t play well, we play as individuals.”
Leading the Lady Cards were seniors Marlee Maddigan with 16 kills and Natalie Lay with 12 assists and 5 aces. Kaitlyn Busch also had a great game, noted by Brooke Furbee.
Southport’s next game is scheduled to be at LC, 5:30 P.M.
Scorebored:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
SHS- 6-8, (0-3) 25 28 15 26
WC 12 26 25 24
By:Shawn Gibson
Southport News Bureau
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FB-Cardinals take victory against fourth-ranked team
Posted on 10 September 2008 by pennstatefan33.
Southport Cardinals were up 21-0 at half time against the state’s fourth ranked team, Pike. Meanwhile the crowd was roaring in the stands. Both teams came back into the third quarter with determination. Cardinals scored their fourth touchdown of the game. The Red Devils matched the Cardinals touchdown for the quarter, making the score 28-7.
But in the fourth, the Red Devils started to make their comeback. Time was the biggest thing on head coach, Bill Peebles’ mind.
“The toughest thing was watching the clock tick at the end and hoping it would go faster,” said Peebles.
Time ran out for the Red Devils and the Cardinals took the 28-21 victory.
As the underdog, the Cardinals fought hard to defeat what Peebles referred to as an explosive offense. The Cardinals are coming back this year with a better record than the past three seasons. According to Peebles, the win was made possible by the Cardinals offense and defense working hard together in this game.
“Offensively, all eleven blocked really well and (senior running back) Nick Turner ran hard,” said Peebles. “Defensively, we did a good job containing the quarter back, (senior Dakota Tyler).”
Turner had 40 carries for 251 yards. (Sophomore corner back)Terrance Peebles had an interception and had two fumble recoveries.
The Cardinals plan to add another win to their 2-1 record this coming Friday, against arch rival Perry Meridian. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. at Perry Township Stadium.
By: Krystel Sloan
Southport News Bureau
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BSOC-Cardinals knock off Hawks to remain unbeaten
Posted on 10 September 2008 by pennstatefan33.
The Southport boys’ soccer team beat the Decatur Central Hawks 6-3, to improve their record to 6-0. The Cardinals trailed at the half, 3-2.
“We had a complete turnaround in the second half, and completely dominated the game from then on out,” Coach Josh Brown wrote in an email to the Southport News Bureau.
Sophomore Wes Oliver set a school record for most goals in a single game with four. Junior Kraig Roberts had the additional two goals. Sophomore Brandon Iaria and freshman Drew Oliver both had two assists apiece. The Cardinals play #11 ranked Bloomington South at home on September 11.
By: Kyle Kibby
Southport News Bureau
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BSOC-Cardinals vs. Falcons
Posted on 10 September 2008 by pennstatefan33.
The Southport boys’ soccer team beat their rivals Perry Meridian, 4-3, on September 4. At halftime the score was 1-1, then the Cardinals scored back-to-back goals to go ahead, 3-1. Perry fought back and tied the game, 3-3. Sophomore Wes Oliver scored in the last 15 minutes of the game to put the Cardinals ahead for the win. Sophomore Wes Oliver had two goals and one assist while senior Ulissis Ramos and freshman Drew Oliver had one goal apiece. The boys’ have now improved their record to 5-0.
By: Kyle Kibby
Southport News Bureau
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GVB-Girls Winless In Conference Play
Posted on 10 September 2008 by pennstatefan33.
The Southport Ladies Volleyball team lost last night against Conference Indiana opponite Franklin Central last night 4 games to 1.
The Lady Cards have not lost four in a row and still seeking their first Conference Indiana win.
Leading the Cards were Senior Marlee Maddigan with 10 kills and 3 aces, Kayla Ferguson with 3 blocks and Junior Chelsea Brothers with 7 kills and 4 aces and Sophmore Erin Schott had 6 aces in the Cards hard fought match.
The Lady Cards are now 5-8, (0-3) and have lost four straight. The Cards try and bounce back tomorrow September 11 at Lawrence Central.
Scorebored:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
SHS 20 25 23 14
FC 25 22 25 25
By:Shawn Gibson
Southport News Bureau
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BT-Tennis Slump
Posted on 10 September 2008 by pennstatefan33.
The Boys Varsity Southport tennis team lost yesterday evening against Conference Indiana opponent Franklin Central 4-1. Their were some close matches with the singles and doubles but only Junior Nick Rinehart came away with a victory over Franklin Central’s Brandon Smith, 0-6, 7-5, 11-9.
After the team started 4-0, the boys tennis team has dropped three out of their last four and is now 1-2 in Conference Indiana and needs to finish strong to compete for the Conference Title.
Their next game is on September 11 against Conference opponent Lawrence Central @ LC @ 6:30.
By:Shawn Gibson
Southport News Bureau
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