Osgood Journal Sports
March 25, 2008

Two Eagles have landed – For a special moment! Senior Eagles were selected recipients of the 2008 Ripley Publishing Co. Inc. Basketball Excellence Awards. Pictured from left: Jac-Cen-Del Eagle senior Brandon Gehl, named the William "Tiny" Hunt Memorial - Boys Basketball Award winner, Sports Editor of the Osgood Journal and The Versailles Republican Gary Franklin - presenter of the awards on behalf of Ripley Publishing Co. Inc. and Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagle Kiersten Young - recipient of the "Girls Basketball Excellence Award". The prestigious awards presentation was made during the annual Jac-Cen-Del basketball awards program on Wednesday, March 19, in the JCD gym. Gehl was coached by Coach David Bradshaw and Young by Lady Eagle Varsity Coach Scott Smith. "We wish Gehl and Young the best in all their future endeavors," stated Franklin.

 

Eagles celebrate '08 winter sports season at annual awards program

Gary Franklin

The annual Jac-Cen-Del basketball awards and recognition program for Eagle jr. high and high school athletes was held at the JCD gym on Wednesday evening, March 20.
A cordial welcome was extended by Athletic Director, Mark Meyer, to open the jr. high portion of the evening's festivities, which was followed by the high school program
JR High Program
Seventh Grade Boys
The jr. high program began shortly after 6 p.m. with Coach Travis Rohrig of the Eagle boys' seventh grade team speaking about his team and the season just past. Coach Rohrig stated "The teams record only included two JCD victories, but advancement in skills were made by the boys over the season."
With many people to thank, names too numerous to mention, Rohrig added that he looks forward to the team playing as eighth graders next year and to a new group of seventh graders to work with.
Members of the 2008 seventh grade boys team included: Trey Bradshaw, Joey Chambers, Joe Harlemert, Lorenzo Linarducci, Blake McConnell, Billy Rayburn, Trent Smith, Taylor Trent, Joe Wenning and manager Mathew Joseph.
7th Grade Boys' Awards
Most Improved -
Joey Chambers
Most Determined -
Trent Smith
Co-Mental Attitude -
Joey Harlemert &
Trey Bradshaw
Scholastic -
Joe Wenning - 9.95 GPASeventh Grade Girls
Next on the agenda to speak was Coach Chad Pindell, of the seventh grade girls team. Pindell stated that his team, only won one game this season, that against Greensburg where the -Eagles won by the score of 20-17.
This season's seventh grade Lady Eagle team included: McKenzie Strunk, Nichole Brown, Ashley Hammond, Crista Roberts, Ciara Moore, Erin Flint and Brianna Volz.
7th Grade Girls' Awards
Most Improved -
Brianna Volz
Most Determined -
Nichole Brown
Mental Attitude -
Ciara Moore
Scholastic -
Ashley Hammond - 10.35 GPA
Jr High Cheerleaders
The JCD jr.-high cheerleader program of 2008, led by Coach Andrea Carroll found much enthusiasm to support the teams and liven up the fans. Coach Carroll confessed that this being her first year in the position, allowed for many new experiences. The main one she found was that she needed to establish rules before next season rolls around.
Members of the seventh grade cheer squad included: Bella Collins, Deziree Frazier, RayAnn Noble, Crista Roberts and McKenzie Strunk.
7th Grade Cheer Awards
Mental Attitude -
Bella Collins
Scholastic -
Crista Roberts - 9.07 GPA
8th Grade Cheer Awards
Mental Attitude -
Torie Gilland
Scholastic -
Hannah Kappes - 11.33 GPA
Coach Carroll's eighth grade cheerleader squad included: Torie Gilland, Megan Gunter, Meagan Hughes, Hannah Kappes and Allie Shinkle.
Eighth Grade Girls
Coach April Hughes led the Lady Eagle eighth grade basketball team. Coach Hughes elaborated on the effort extended by the girls' and their parents in helping make the season fun even though things often did not work out quite right at the games. A 6-9 season record could have been greatly different had only a few points fallen their way at the end of game's lost.
The Lady Eagle's eighth grade team included: Emily Huntington, Meagan Hughes, Idona Newhart, Allie Shinkle, Kara Wagner, Hannah Kappes, Meagan Obermeyer, Morgan Young and Kelsey Pilz.
8th Grade Girls Awards
Most Improved -
Kelsey Pilz
Most Determined -
Kara Wagner
Mental Attitude -
Hannah Kappes
Scholastic -
Hannah Kappes - 11.33 GPA
Eighth Grade Boys
Coach David Espinda's eighth grade boys' basketball team finished the season with a 2-15 season record. Coach Espinda elaborated on the hard work and dedication extended by the boys'.
The Eagle boy's eighth grade Eagle team included: Garrison Benoit, AJ Ertel. Cody Gullion, Cory Hellmich, Randy Hodges, Codie Horan, Tyler Reatherford, Andrew Snyder, Dustin Wagner and Duncan Wollf.
8th Grade Boys Awards
Most Improved -
Codie Horan
Most Determined -
Duncan Wolff
Mental Attitude -
Tyler Reatherford
Scholastic -
Duncan Wollf - 11.0 GPA
Coach Espinda concluded with a congratulatory statement aimed at the JCD senior athletes, as they were his first team to coach.
Mentioned were: Aaron Harmeyer, Brandon Gehl, Eric Horan and Kellen Stolze.
High School Program
Freshman Boys
Coach Roy Thomas began with an introduction of the Eagle freshmen boys team: Kyle Abrams, Joe Abplanalp, Clay Comer, Dalton Garnett, Travis Hardesty, Brock Shadday, Logan Simon and Zach Swain.
Thomas acknowledged many who had helped to keep JCD sports a positive experience for their students, including school staff, athletes and their parents, as well as others who faithfully follow them. The team ended their season at 9-9 including a runner-up finish in the Freshman ORVC Tournament.
Freshman Boys' Awards
Most Improved -
Brock Shadday
Most Determined -
Clay Comer
Mental Attitude -
Joe Abplanalp
Free Throw -
Joe Abplanalp
Scholastic -
Dalton Garnett - 10.9 GPA
Varsity Reserve Girls
Coach Matt McNew opened his segment of the program with thanks to Varsity Head Coach Scott Smith and Assistant Maurice Meyers for their helpful guidance and direction in this his first year as a high school coach, and added special thanks to his wife and daughter for their patience.
The Lady Eagle JV team included:Allana Newhart, Alissa Stolze, Samantha White, Kristin Konradi, Brooke Gilland, Alyssa Hammond, Erica Hicks, Kayla Kohlman, Andi Roberts, Hailee Sizemore and Erica Caudill.
Lady Eagle JV Awards
Most Improved -
Alyssa Hammond
Most Determined -
Samantha White
Mental Attitude -
Alissa Stolze
Free Throw -
Hailee Sizemore
Scholastic -
Brooke Gilland - 10.64 GPA
Varsity Reserve Boys
Coach Steve Narwold included in his presentartion a heart felt thank you to many who had helped he and his wife Stephanie in time of need and announced they have a 2-week old baby girl.
The "08 Eagle JV team included: Shane Adams, Zach Kappes, Ethan Wagner, Derek Lunsford, Daniel Harlemert, Ryan Schuler, Brandon Wilhoit, Ethan Harmeyer, Trent Tucker and Trevor Arnett.
Their season record was 12-7 and were Co-ORVC Champions at 4-2 in conference games.
Eagle JV Awards
Most Improved -
Derek Lunsford
Most Determined -
Shane Adams
Mental Attitude -
Daniel Harlemert
Free Throw -
Ethan Harmeyer
Scholastic -
Daniel Harlemert - 10.49 GPA
Varsity & Reserve Cheerleaders
Coaches Cindy Toops and Sue Bunselmeier spoke of a fun and eventful season for their squads.
The Varsity Reserve Squad included: Renee Meister, Megan Joseph, Rachel Brown, Erica Hicks, Kayla Kohlman and Megan Hardy.
Eagle JV Cheerleader Awards
Mental Attitude -
Rachel Brown
Scholastic -
Renee Meister - 11.14 GPA
Eagle sports awards
Varsity Eagle awards cont...
The Varsity Eagle cheerleader squad included Rachel Toops, Kelley Wagner, Kara Harlemert, Audrey Huffmeyer, Jaime Lunsford and Tanaha Simon.
The Eagle cheerleaders then presented the traditional scrapbooks of news clippings and photographs they make for senior players before the varsity awards were presented.
Varsity Cheer Squad Awards
Outstanding Cheerleader -
Rachel Toops
Mental Attitude -
Kara Harlemert
Scholastic -
Tanaha Simon - 10.92 GPA
Lady Eagle Varsity
Coach Scott Smith spoke with pride of the accomplishments of his Lady Eagle team, including that they finished with a 20 win season, only the second time accomplished in Lady Eagle history. Smith noted that this is the fourth year in a row for the Lady Eagles to finish first or second in the ORVC conference. He added that all four senior Lady Eagles had been invited to participate in the girls Ripley County Voiture 1047, 40/8 All-Star game, that will be played at JCD on Saturday, April 5.
Coach Smith gave special recognition of the dedication and positive influence assistant Coach Maurice Meyers has had on JCD athletes and staff, acknowledging that this past season was the last year Meyers will assist with coaching.
The Lady Eagle Varsity basketball team included: Kara Harlemert, Kiersten Young, Kaylin Ploeger, Carissa Simon, Kristin Hicks, Valorie Wagner, Becca Wagner, Janine Huff and Allana Newhart.
They were joined through the season by JV players Samantha White, Kristin Konradi, Alyssa Hammond, Alissa Stolze, Brooke Gilland and Hailee Sizemore.
Managers included Erika Franklin, Erica Caudill and Nicole Wirth.
The Lady Eagles season record was an outstanding 20-3, including the Ripley County Girls Championship Title.
Lady Eagle Varsity Awards
Most Valuable Player-
Kiersten Young
Captains Award -
Kaylin Ploeger &
Carissa Simon
Hustler Award -
Valorie Wagner
Leading Rebounder -
Kaylin Ploeger
Most Improved -
Becca Wagner &
Kara Harlemert
Assist Award -
Kristin Hicks
Free Throw Award -
Kristin Hicks
Scholastic -
Valorie Wagner - 11.45 GPA
All-County team members:
Kristin Hicks
Becca Wagner
Kara Harlemert
Kiersten Young &
Kaylin Ploeger - MVP
All-Conference team members:
Kiersten Young &
Kaylin Ploeger
District Girls
"Coach of the Year"
Coach Scott Smith
Ripley Publishing Co. Inc.
2008 Girls Basketball Excellence Award:
Kiersten YoungVarsity Eagle Boys
Coach David Bradshaw opened his presentartion with a thank you to former principal Raymond Ratledge for all the support he had given JCD staff and athletes in his service at Jac-Cen-Del High School. Bradshaw continued with the recognition of many others who help to make JCD sports a solid and productive extension for its students and the community as a whole.
Coach Bradshaw praised the effort of his team, commenting on their unselfish form of play, that allowed five different players to be high scorer in different games.
The '08 Eagle Varsity team included: Brandon Gehl, Kellen Stolze, Eric Horan, Aaron Harmeyer, Gerald Hardesty, Blake Sutton, Matt Gehl and Tim Arnett. As part of the Eagle effort, also mentioned were student managers Ethen Hess and Jesus Sanchez-Vera, videographers Jodi Hardy and Brittany Joseph, and statisticians Kiersten Young, Janine Huff, Chelsea Hooton, Samantha White, Alissa Stolze and others who filled in as needed.
Their season record was an impressive 18-5 which included a Co-ORVC Championship Title.
Eagle Varsity Awards
Most Valuable Player-
Matt Gehl
Captains Award -
Brandon Gehl
Hustler Award -
Blake Sutton
Leading Rebounder -
Tim Arnett
Most Improved -
Gerald Hardesty
Assist Award -
Brandon Gehl
Free Throw Award - 30+
Blake Sutton (34/43)
Scholastic -
Gerald Hardesty - 11.28 GPA
"Comeback Award" -
Aaron Harmeyer
"Spark Plug Award" -
Eric Horan
"Free Throw Excellence
Award" -
Kellen Stolze @ (23/25)
All-County team members:
Brandon Gehl
Blake Sutton
Matt Gehl
Tim Arnett
All-Conference team members:
Brandon Gehl
Matt Gehl
Blake Sutton
Named to 40/8 All-Star game -
Brandon Gehl
Eric Horan
Ripley Publishing Co. Inc.
2008 William "Tiny" Hunt Memorial Boys Basketball Excellence Award:
Brandon Gehl .

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO The 2008 Jac-Cen-Del Jr. High winter sports award winners pictured front, from left are: Tyler Reatheford, Brianna Volz, Ashley Hammond, Nichole Brown, Ciara Moore and Kara Wagner. Row 2: Codie Horan, Joey Chambers, Duncan Wolff, Trent Smith, Crista Roberts and Bella Collins. Row 3: Trey Bradshaw, Joe Wenning, Joe Harlemert, Torie Gilland, Hannah Kappes and Kelsey Pilz.

 

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO The 2008 Jac-Cen-Del High School winter sports award recipients pictured front, from left are: seniors Kiersten Young, Kaylin Ploeger, Rachel Toops, Kara Harlemert, Carissa Simon and Brandon Gehl. Row 2: Alyssa Hammond, Valorie Wagner, Becca Wagner, Kristen Hicks, Rachel Brown and Tim Arnett. Row 3: Tanaha Simon, Gerald Hardesty, Renee Meister, Alissa Stolze, Samantha White and Matt Gehl. Row 4: Ethan Harmeyer, Daniel Harlemert, Blake Sutton, Brooke Gilland, Joe Abplanalp and Brock Shadday. Row 5: Hailee Sizemore, Clay Comer, Derek Lunsford, Dalton Garnett and Shane Adams.