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By MHS Principal Terry Howell |
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The softball team had a busy week with four games
played. On Monday, the team played cross-county foe
Bruceton. Lauren Perritt picked up the win in the 7-2
victory. The team had two hits from Brittany Carpenter,
NiCole West, and Courtney Creasy. Courtney also had four
RBI's for the Lady Rebels. On Tuesday, the Lady Rebels
opened up their district run with a win over Milan by a
score of 10-5. Brittany Carpenter pitched for the Lady
Rebels in grabbing the win. Brittany, MiRanda West,
NiCole West, Jalisha Brown, Brooke Cole, and Lauren
Perritt each had two hits in the successful offensive
showing. The Lady Rebels found stiffer competition
against the Huntingdon Fillies. Freshman Lauren Perritt
pitched extremely well in the 10-inning loss to the
visitors. The Lady Rebels could not overcome leaving 17
runners on base in the loss despite Brittany Carpenter's
4 for 6 performance at the plate. The week did not get
easier with the game against the Camden Lady Lions on
Thursday. NiCole West and Brittany Carpenter pitched for
the home team and did a great job in holding the
visitors to four runs. Unfortunately, the offense
sputtered and could generate only three runs in the
loss. Brooke Cole and Brittany Carpenter led the offense
with two hits. This week the Lady Rebels travel to
Westview on Monday. They play at home on Thursday
against Lexington. This weekend they will play the
Jackson South Side Classic on Friday and Saturday.
The tennis team had two matches this week at home
against Camden on Monday and Huntingdon on Thursday.
Against Camden the lone victories were with the boys
team with Justin Petering winning his single's match and
Justin and Cody Brown teaming together to win the
double's match. On Thursday, Huntingdon blanked the Lady
Rebels and Rebels in sweeping all matches. Members of
the girls' team are Wendy Brown, Lauren Hickman, Katya
Kesterson, Kari Sydnor, and Meredith McKinney. Members
of the boys' team are Cody Brown, Holland Hames, Kellett
Hochreiter, David King, and Justin Petering. The teams
are coached by Dan Ridley. They had a match scheduled
for Monday, March 29 at home against Lexington and will
play Martin Westview.
The baseball team had a light week of action with two
games slated. On Monday, the team traveled to perennial
powerhouse Milan. Sophomore Drew Hayes pitched a
masterful game in allowing three hits and two unearned
runs. The Rebels, however, could not generate the
offense needed and lost their district opener 2-1. On
Friday, the Rebels returned to the home turf to take on
the Panthers of Parsons-Riverside in district action.
The team fell to the offensive onslaught of the visitors
who hit three home runs. On Saturday the Rebels split a
doubleheader in the Sports Plus Tournament in Jackson.
They defeated Liberty Tech High School 5-1 with Beau
Brown getting the win. Clint Anderson paced the Rebels
with a triple for 3 RBI's. They lost the second game
11-1 to current Class A champion Davidson Academy.
Robert Jones had a 3-3 day. On Monday, they played in
the Sports Plus Tournament against Chester County and
South Side. They will play at Bruceton on Friday.
The basketball teams and cheerleaders had their banquet
and awards last Thursday in the cafeteria and Theater.
After a delicious meal supplied for the athletes,
coaches and wives, and school personnel by the
Rebounders Club, the assembled adjourned to the Theater
to recognize the student-athletes. Clayton Owen served
as emcee and introduced cheerleaders sponsor Jennifer
Yates. Mrs. Yates recognized all members of the squad
and presented them a charm celebrating their state
championship rerun. Special awards went to Callan Hayes,
Most Improved; Savanna Cooper, Most Dedicated; and
Amanda Rogers, Best All Around. Coach Dan Ridley praised
the hard work and accomplishments of the Lady Rebels. He
too recognized all the players and presented them
certificates of participation. Receiving special awards
Anna Trull, Newcomer Award; Brittany Russell, Most
Improved; Hope Wyder, Best Offensive Player; Sarah Hartz,
Best Defensive Player; Mallory Brandon, the Leadership
Award; Megan Hutchison, the Lady Rebel Award; and Renee
Crawley, the Coach's Award. Mallory Brandon received the
Academic Award for the highest GPA of the team. Coach
Larry Joe Smith recognized his players and presented
them certificates and plaques of participation. Special
award winners were John French, the Offensive Award and
Assist Award; Bryan Huffman, the Defensive Award; John
Craig Howell, the Coaches Award; Beau Brown, the
Newcomer Award; Randy Lacey, Most Improved Award and
Free Throw Award; Daniel Duncan, the Rebounders Award.
John French also earned the Academic Award for having
the highest average of the senior team. The Andy Camp
Award, given in memory of 1981 alumnus Andy Camp, went
to all members of the senior class. Clayton Owen closed
the program with a special thanks to all seniors and a
word of anticipation and expectation for the future.
The Democratic Women of Carroll County will sponsor a
voter sign-up for our students on Wednesday, March 31,
during lunch. This organization has done this activity
for several years with the purpose of energizing voter
turn-out and improving citizenship among potential young
voters. The representatives have always encouraged
students in a non-partisan way and we are pleased with
their initiative in helping to make better citizens.
The soccer team has two matches planned for this week.
On Monday, they were scheduled to play USJ (no results
available at press time) and on Thursday they will
travel to Trenton to challenge the Golden Tide. Members
of the team are Lee Barham, Jose Becerra, Anthony Bell,
Matthew Blaylock, Jake Brown, Kenny Carey, Jimmy Cox,
Caleb Haywood, Alex Masullo, Jillian Maynard, Chase
Mitchell, Caleb Owen, Zach Oyebi, Anna Randall, John
Rhodes, Carson Rider, James Tucker, Danny Turner, Shane
Wheet, Andrew Wilson, and Corey Wilson.
The track team will have its initial meet of the season
on Saturday, April 3. The team is coached by David
Duncan and David Cox. Coach Cox has coached the team
after school in Coach Duncan's absence. The team has
many returning athletes and should be competitive in the
A-AA division. The meet on April 3 will be the JCM meet
at USJ and will begin at 9:00 A.M.
The Balfour representative met with students on Monday,
March 29. Students received a packet of information
about rings along with payment options. I encourage
parents to review the packet with your sophomore if
he/she plans to purchase a ring. The representative will
return on Thursday, April 1, to take orders during
lunch. Balfour requires a $60.00 deposit at this time.
All checks should be made payable to Balfour.
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