Today the Cross Country Season for GHS came to a close. Ariel McCoy and Jaron Somers ran at a very tough Cross Country Regional Race today. Ariel finished 38th and Jaron finished 29th. Only the top fifteen and the top five teams move on the Semi-state. Carroll's Boys and Girls teams advanced by winning the meet.
I can't say enough good things about Ariel McCoy and Jaron Somers. I challenge any other sport to claim they train harder than CC Runners. They must run 6-7 days a week all year long, compete in track, summer road races, and CC season meets at least twice a week. No one trains harder or longer than they do. So, when you are a Senior it is likely you have trained for somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 miles in your career. Both Jaron and Ariel have been committed runners for all four years in high school and achieved regional status throughout their career. Congrats to both of you on a very successful career and good luck at the collegiate level
The Volleyball team finished the 2011 regular season with another couple of wins out of state. The team traveled to Napolean, Michigan to take on Coach Richardson's old High School. The team finished 5-0 and now they can concentrate on Sectional foe Bishop Dwenger.
Finally, the Boys Soccer Regional concluded tonight here in Garrett. Two private schools faced each other for the second time this season. Bishop Luers and Canterbury played each other the first game of the year to a 0-0 tie. So we were braced for a very intense game. It was intense but the score wasn't even close. The final score was 5-0 in favor of the number one team in the State Canterbury. BUT, the game was exciting because of all the action and rough play on the field. That play carried over to the fans in the stands. I'm not sure either team knows Character Counts Week is coming up this week. I know people are passionate about their kids. But, I wish they could view these games as their intended. They are High School Sports events trying to promote education through athletics. It's not professional sports or even collegiate sports. Maybe I'm naive to believe that's possible.
It was fun hosting and I hope we are chosen again next year. Good Luck Canterbury at Semi-State.
Showing posts with label boys soccer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boys soccer. Show all posts
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Why we host Soccer Regionals!
Garrett hosted the 2011 Boys Soccer Regional Tournament tonight at the "Pitch". Fort Wayne Canterbury dominated Lakeland and won easily 8-0. Cross County Rival Lakewood Park lost in the second game of the night 2-0.
The weather was terrible, but we had a great crowd for both games. I have been asked why we host so many tournaments and so I thought I would answer that for everyone. Garrett has some of the best facilities in Northeast Indiana. That includes our Gymnasium, Track, Football Field, Soccer Fields, Baseball Field, and Softball field. We have a great history of managing tournaments. That is a testament to the great workers we have and the hospitality of our community. Even though all of those things are important considerations for being chosen by the IHSAA. Why do we offer to host?
There are several answers to that.
First, is I love to do them. I love it when people come to our community and school and here all the comments. They are always so complimentary about our hospitality and our great first class facilities. I never have difficulty finding great workers who represent this community with a lot of class.
Second, it is great for our community. I saw every kid on the Canterbury team with a pizza from Garrett's Pizza Hut after their game. I also saw plenty of subway sandwiches and drinks. I am sure they filled up their gas tanks at our gas stations. They spend money in our community.
Third, it is good for our kids. Although GHS did not have a team in the tournament, we always want to offer to host. When we do have a team in the tournament, our people can stay at home. We might host a tournament for years and never have a team in it. Then one day we do and it will be a great advantage for our kids. When we have hosted sectional softball, baseball, or basketball, it has helped our kids. When we have hosted the ACAC track meet or ACAC Wrestling meet, it has helped our kids. Tonight, we had our Soccer Boys working the sidelines. It is good for them to see a regional game. It builds their desire to accomplish that goal and gives them incentive to get better.
The Regional Championship game will be held on Saturday Night at 7pm. Two really good teams, including the Number 1 state ranked Canterbury team will put on a great soccer game. Come out and enjoy the game!
The weather was terrible, but we had a great crowd for both games. I have been asked why we host so many tournaments and so I thought I would answer that for everyone. Garrett has some of the best facilities in Northeast Indiana. That includes our Gymnasium, Track, Football Field, Soccer Fields, Baseball Field, and Softball field. We have a great history of managing tournaments. That is a testament to the great workers we have and the hospitality of our community. Even though all of those things are important considerations for being chosen by the IHSAA. Why do we offer to host?
There are several answers to that.
First, is I love to do them. I love it when people come to our community and school and here all the comments. They are always so complimentary about our hospitality and our great first class facilities. I never have difficulty finding great workers who represent this community with a lot of class.
Second, it is great for our community. I saw every kid on the Canterbury team with a pizza from Garrett's Pizza Hut after their game. I also saw plenty of subway sandwiches and drinks. I am sure they filled up their gas tanks at our gas stations. They spend money in our community.
Third, it is good for our kids. Although GHS did not have a team in the tournament, we always want to offer to host. When we do have a team in the tournament, our people can stay at home. We might host a tournament for years and never have a team in it. Then one day we do and it will be a great advantage for our kids. When we have hosted sectional softball, baseball, or basketball, it has helped our kids. When we have hosted the ACAC track meet or ACAC Wrestling meet, it has helped our kids. Tonight, we had our Soccer Boys working the sidelines. It is good for them to see a regional game. It builds their desire to accomplish that goal and gives them incentive to get better.
The Regional Championship game will be held on Saturday Night at 7pm. Two really good teams, including the Number 1 state ranked Canterbury team will put on a great soccer game. Come out and enjoy the game!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sad Soccer Night!
We played hard. We played smart. We played with passion. It just wasn't enough. The Garrett Boys Soccer team fell to Lakewood Park tonight in the first round of the IHSAA Sectional Tournament. The final score was 3-2. Garrett scored first and led the entire first half 1-0. Then we had a breakdown for about 11 minutes and LP scored 3 unanswered goals. With about 7 minutes left Garrett regained there composure and made the score 3-2. We had several chances in the last few minutes. We just couldn't get a score.
I am so proud of this team. They have certainly raised the standard for GHS Soccer. The most wins in a season. The first winning season. The first ACAC Conference Championship. All the way around they have been fun to watch. I ache for the seniors and had the opportunity to talk to them after the game. i wanted them to know the program has been built with their hard work. I talked to the under classmen and told them to remember this feeling and use it to work hard in the off season, particularly in the weight room. Congrats to the Coaching staff. What a great group of coaches we have. Our pride for this program is not just when we win. It is all the time win, lose, or tie!
I am so proud of this team. They have certainly raised the standard for GHS Soccer. The most wins in a season. The first winning season. The first ACAC Conference Championship. All the way around they have been fun to watch. I ache for the seniors and had the opportunity to talk to them after the game. i wanted them to know the program has been built with their hard work. I talked to the under classmen and told them to remember this feeling and use it to work hard in the off season, particularly in the weight room. Congrats to the Coaching staff. What a great group of coaches we have. Our pride for this program is not just when we win. It is all the time win, lose, or tie!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Boys Soccer Victory #9
The Boys handled Central Noble tonight by a final score of 3-1. With 1 more regular season game to go, this team has made history and keeps making noise heading into the Sectional Tournament. The Railroaders will finish out the regular season with a Varsity / JV doubleheader on Wednesday night vs. Columbia City. The game will be right here in Garrett and would be a great victory heading into next weeks sectionals. The Varsity game will begin at 6pm followed by a jv half at approximately 7:30pm.
Great season but we are not ready for it to be over. ROLL BIG TRAIN!
Great season but we are not ready for it to be over. ROLL BIG TRAIN!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Boys Soccer Raises the Bar
The Boys Soccer team is raising the bar. The Boys traveled to Eastside tonight and won another shut-out 2-0. Nathan Sliger and Karsten Cooper both scored for the Railroaders. WIth this win they are now the winningest Boys Soccer Program in GHS History, AND they have two more regular season games, PLUS the IHSAA tournament.
Senior Night for the girls is tomorrow night as the girls host Blackhawk. The game starts at 630pm and will follow the middle school game. We will honor the Senior Girls at halftime.
The Boys Senior Night is Monday vs Central Noble. That game starts at 6pm and we will also honor the Seniors at Halftime.
Good Luck Soccer teams. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
Senior Night for the girls is tomorrow night as the girls host Blackhawk. The game starts at 630pm and will follow the middle school game. We will honor the Senior Girls at halftime.
The Boys Senior Night is Monday vs Central Noble. That game starts at 6pm and we will also honor the Seniors at Halftime.
Good Luck Soccer teams. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday Scoreboard
Tonight the Boys Soccer team and the Volleyball teams dominated!
The Boys Soccer team hosted the Prairie Heights Panthers and defeated them soundly 6-0. The win ties the most number of wins in school history for the Boys soccer program. But, we have more season left and plans on advancing in the IHSAA tournament.
The Volleyball team also dominated tonight defeating Lakeland in 3 straight games. The JV team also won in 2 games. Everyone contributed tonight and its the type of win which is good for the entire program.
The Boys Soccer team hosted the Prairie Heights Panthers and defeated them soundly 6-0. The win ties the most number of wins in school history for the Boys soccer program. But, we have more season left and plans on advancing in the IHSAA tournament.
The Volleyball team also dominated tonight defeating Lakeland in 3 straight games. The JV team also won in 2 games. Everyone contributed tonight and its the type of win which is good for the entire program.
Monday, September 12, 2011
ACAC CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Railroader Boys Soccer Team won it's first EVER ACAC Championship in convincing style tonight defeating the Leo Lions 2-1. As a matter of fact, no other team has won an ACAC Boys Championship except the Lions. What a game!
The Railroaders finished the ACAC season undefeated 4-0. I didn't score a goal. I didn't have an assist or a save, but I felt like I played the entire game and I am worn out. I think all the fans and all the coaches could say the same thing.
We got down in the first half 1-0. But, before the end of the half the Lions had a hand ball in the box. Nathan Sliger drilled the penalty kick and we were even going into halftime. The second half was dominated by the swarming Railroaders. We had opportunity after opportunity and then it happened. On a corner kick Kaleb Hoover had another opportunity and he put it in to go up 2-1. For the next 3 + minutes my heart was beating a hundred miles per hour and I didn't dare take a breath. We had great defense and focus tonight and we held on to get the big win.
I have never seen the Soccer Coaches so focused and I couldn't be more proud of the staff Doug has put together. James Degitz and Matt Cordes have been through the trenches with this program. Austin Freels comes with a lot of experience and Joe Silva has worked hard with our middle school program. They all deserve a piece of the victory. I couldn't be more proud of our kids. They deserve this so much. I get chills when kids that work hard get rewarded for all their efforts. We keep telling them just to keep working hard. But, you always wonder when they are going to see the fruits of that work. Tonight was the night. I am thrilled to be there, to be part of history. GREAT WIN RAILROADERS!
The Railroaders finished the ACAC season undefeated 4-0. I didn't score a goal. I didn't have an assist or a save, but I felt like I played the entire game and I am worn out. I think all the fans and all the coaches could say the same thing.
We got down in the first half 1-0. But, before the end of the half the Lions had a hand ball in the box. Nathan Sliger drilled the penalty kick and we were even going into halftime. The second half was dominated by the swarming Railroaders. We had opportunity after opportunity and then it happened. On a corner kick Kaleb Hoover had another opportunity and he put it in to go up 2-1. For the next 3 + minutes my heart was beating a hundred miles per hour and I didn't dare take a breath. We had great defense and focus tonight and we held on to get the big win.
I have never seen the Soccer Coaches so focused and I couldn't be more proud of the staff Doug has put together. James Degitz and Matt Cordes have been through the trenches with this program. Austin Freels comes with a lot of experience and Joe Silva has worked hard with our middle school program. They all deserve a piece of the victory. I couldn't be more proud of our kids. They deserve this so much. I get chills when kids that work hard get rewarded for all their efforts. We keep telling them just to keep working hard. But, you always wonder when they are going to see the fruits of that work. Tonight was the night. I am thrilled to be there, to be part of history. GREAT WIN RAILROADERS!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday Scoreboard
Boys Soccer remained undefeated in the ACAC by defeating South Adams 6-0 tonight in Garrett. This sets up a big show down with Leo on September 12th for what will more than likely be the Conference Championship. That game will be in Garrett. Put it on your schedule now and come out to support the Railroader Soccer team.
The Girls Soccer team was defeated tonight by the Lady Hornets of Angola. The team has been struggling this year. But, they are also overwhelmed with key injuries. They are working hard and need to keep their heads up. Better days are ahead!
Waiting for Volleyball score vs Carroll. (Another powerhouse volleyball program!)
The Girls Soccer team was defeated tonight by the Lady Hornets of Angola. The team has been struggling this year. But, they are also overwhelmed with key injuries. They are working hard and need to keep their heads up. Better days are ahead!
Waiting for Volleyball score vs Carroll. (Another powerhouse volleyball program!)
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday Scoreboard
Girls Varsity/JV Volleyball swept Central Noble tonight. 3-0, 2-0
Boys Soccer defeated by Lakewood Park 4-0
Girls Soccer defeated by West Noble 3-1
Boys Soccer defeated by Lakewood Park 4-0
Girls Soccer defeated by West Noble 3-1
Thursday, August 25, 2011
First Score from Thursday!
The Garrett Boys Soccer team soundly defeated Hamilton 5-1. Trent Leverenz had 2 goals, Karsten Cooper, Nathan Sliger, and Dayton Sweet all had a single goal for the Railroaders.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Season Openers - VB - BSO!
The Boys Soccer team started the 2011-2012 Athletic season tonight hosting the Knights of East Noble High School. The game was close through the first half, but the young Railroaders were defeated by the final score of 4-1. The lone goal for the Railroaders was scored by Nathan Sliger. The Boys Travel to Lakeland on Thursday. The varsity will play at 5pm and the JV boys will play a half of soccer after the Varsity game.
The Volleyball team hosted the Lady Barons of Dekalb High School tonight in the "Warm" Bateman gym. The Railroaders led by Jordyn Knott, Katie DePew, and Laura Moynahan dominated the Barons. The Lady Railroaders swept Dekalb in 3 games. We are not sure when Garrett last defeated the Barons. It has been a long time. What a great start to the season. But, there is no rest for the VB team as they host Prairie Heights tomorrow and then travel to Churubusco on Thursday. Congrats Coach Richardson and the Lady Railroaders!
The Volleyball team hosted the Lady Barons of Dekalb High School tonight in the "Warm" Bateman gym. The Railroaders led by Jordyn Knott, Katie DePew, and Laura Moynahan dominated the Barons. The Lady Railroaders swept Dekalb in 3 games. We are not sure when Garrett last defeated the Barons. It has been a long time. What a great start to the season. But, there is no rest for the VB team as they host Prairie Heights tomorrow and then travel to Churubusco on Thursday. Congrats Coach Richardson and the Lady Railroaders!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Seasons Begin
This week marks the beginning of the 2011-2012 Athletic Season. Football, Volleyball, and Soccer have gotten their Pre-season games out of the way and now we start the real deal. The Volleyball team and the Boys Soccer team start the season on Tuesday this week. With the Volleyball team taking on the cross county rival Dekalb Lady Barons and the Boys Soccer team will face East Noble. Both games are at home. The Volleyball team will also host Prairie Heights on Wednesday before traveling to Churubusco on Thursday. The Girls Soccer team hosts the Columbia City Lady Eagles on Thursday night while the Boys travel to Lakeland to continue their season. Then the Varsity Football team travels to Eastside to take on the Blazers in the season opener this Friday night.
As you can see, the first week is filled with some great sporting events. Come on out and support your Railroaders as the seasons get under way.
Check the schedules on www.highschoolsports.net or go to the school website, www.gkb.k12.in.us
Go Railroaders!
As you can see, the first week is filled with some great sporting events. Come on out and support your Railroaders as the seasons get under way.
Check the schedules on www.highschoolsports.net or go to the school website, www.gkb.k12.in.us
Go Railroaders!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Awards Nights!
Since several sports have concluded their seasons, coaches are busy scheduling awards nights for their teams. Here is what I have so far:
Boys Soccer Awards -- Tuesday, October 19th @ 6pm -- High School Cafeteria
Girls Cross Country Awards -- Sunday, October 24th, @6pm -- In Room 17A/B, use door #2.
Boys Cross Country Awards -- Tuesday, October 26th, @5:30pm -- High School Cafeteria
I will let you know when we get Football, Girls Soccer, and Volleyball scheduled.
Boys Soccer Awards -- Tuesday, October 19th @ 6pm -- High School Cafeteria
Girls Cross Country Awards -- Sunday, October 24th, @6pm -- In Room 17A/B, use door #2.
Boys Cross Country Awards -- Tuesday, October 26th, @5:30pm -- High School Cafeteria
I will let you know when we get Football, Girls Soccer, and Volleyball scheduled.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Can argue with great effort!
Tonight the Boys Soccer team ended their 2010 season with a very intense 1-0 loss to the undefeated Lakewood Park Christian team. The lone goal was scored after 48 minutes of scoreless soccer. It was scored by the newly crowned Indiana Career Soccer Goal Leader, Austin Altimus. Congrats on a great career Austin. Garrett's own Karsten Cooper held Austin scoreless for those 48 minutes with the help of some great goalkeeping and defense by the Railroader team. I could not be more proud of a Garrett team. This team showed a lot of class and played with guts and heart all night long. Austin was forced to earn his goal from a good team. I got so many compliments about how our kids played and the class they showed after Austin scored his record setting goal. Coach Klopfenstein, Coach Cordes and Coach Degitz did a great job with this young team this fall.
While I was at the "Pitch" with the Boys Soccer team, the Lady Railroader Volleyball team played the semifinal match of the ACAC Volleyball Tournament. The VB team won the first game by a score of 25-20. They battled the Lady Lions but lost the second game of the best of 3 by a score of 25-23. So, the final match would determine who made it to the championship game. Coach Richardson team cam up short and lost 25-20. Principal Matt Smith said we battled all night and were in attack mode from the first point to the last. We have one more tournament this weekend at Whitko, two games next week and then we will be ready for IHSAA Tournament Play. I can't wait to see how far we can go! Good Luck Coach and all the Lady Railroader VB team.
While I was at the "Pitch" with the Boys Soccer team, the Lady Railroader Volleyball team played the semifinal match of the ACAC Volleyball Tournament. The VB team won the first game by a score of 25-20. They battled the Lady Lions but lost the second game of the best of 3 by a score of 25-23. So, the final match would determine who made it to the championship game. Coach Richardson team cam up short and lost 25-20. Principal Matt Smith said we battled all night and were in attack mode from the first point to the last. We have one more tournament this weekend at Whitko, two games next week and then we will be ready for IHSAA Tournament Play. I can't wait to see how far we can go! Good Luck Coach and all the Lady Railroader VB team.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Soccer Record
The girls soccer team got another win tonight defeating West Noble 4-1. Heather House had 3 goals and Brittany Scalici had one goal in defeating the Lady Chargers. Great end to the regular season!
Tomorrow night the Boys Soccer team faces a tough Lakewood Park Christian team at Garrett. This game is getting a lot of attention by the media as Austin Altimus is one goal away from breaking the State Boys Soccer scoring record. All of the area media will be covering this game. What a great way to get some exposure for our Boys team. We are also going for a record 7 wins in a season. That record might not be getting attention from the media, but it is getting a lot of attention in the area soccer coaches. I am so proud of this team this year. We are young. But, I have not seen a group of boys soccer players work as hard as this group. If they continue to work hard at developing their skills and WORK HARD IN THE WEIGHT ROOM, they will see some great results in years to come. It was funny, at the ACAC Championship game, when the parents said (Joking) that we need to pump some steroids into our boys. Well, seriously, this team needs to devote themselves to getting bigger, faster, stronger through the WEIGHT ROOM! If they can do that, we will have a great chance at winning some hardware! Everything is in place. They need to take the next step.
Good Luck tomorrow and in the future!
Tomorrow night the Boys Soccer team faces a tough Lakewood Park Christian team at Garrett. This game is getting a lot of attention by the media as Austin Altimus is one goal away from breaking the State Boys Soccer scoring record. All of the area media will be covering this game. What a great way to get some exposure for our Boys team. We are also going for a record 7 wins in a season. That record might not be getting attention from the media, but it is getting a lot of attention in the area soccer coaches. I am so proud of this team this year. We are young. But, I have not seen a group of boys soccer players work as hard as this group. If they continue to work hard at developing their skills and WORK HARD IN THE WEIGHT ROOM, they will see some great results in years to come. It was funny, at the ACAC Championship game, when the parents said (Joking) that we need to pump some steroids into our boys. Well, seriously, this team needs to devote themselves to getting bigger, faster, stronger through the WEIGHT ROOM! If they can do that, we will have a great chance at winning some hardware! Everything is in place. They need to take the next step.
Good Luck tomorrow and in the future!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Tournament Week!
We have tournament play begins this week for several GHS teams:
The Boys and Girls Cross Country teams travel to Adams Central Tuesday for the ACAC Cross Country Meet. The Girls race will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Boys race. Both teams are very young and the Boys team has had more than it's share of setbacks due to injuries. But, It looks like both teams will get there share of All-Conference honors. Good Luck Railroader Harriers!
The Volleyball team also enters the ACAC tournament on Tuesday. The Lady Railroaders will face Bluffton in the second game of the night on Tuesday. This team has won 10 matches in a row and are ready to make some noise in this tournament and then the IHSAA Sectional in a couple of weeks.
The Boys Soccer team has one more win to tie the record of 7 wins for a Boys Soccer Team at GHS. They will have to do it in the IHSAA tournament which starts Thursday Night at 5pm. The Railroaders host the tournament and that always gives our team a great advantage. The Boys will face a very tough Lakewood Park team. But, they certainly have the ability to be able to win this sectional. We are all proud of our program and look forward to the upset on Thursday night!
The regular season action continues for the girls soccer team this week as the season gets ready for sectional play next week at Dekalb. The girls will travel to West Noble on Wednesday and then will begin preparation for the Sectional game against the Host Barons next week.
The Football team will face a very tough Leo Lion team at home on Friday night. The senior football players, cheerleaders, band, show choir, and cross country runners will be honored at the game. Good Luck to the Railroaders!
The Boys and Girls Cross Country teams travel to Adams Central Tuesday for the ACAC Cross Country Meet. The Girls race will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Boys race. Both teams are very young and the Boys team has had more than it's share of setbacks due to injuries. But, It looks like both teams will get there share of All-Conference honors. Good Luck Railroader Harriers!
The Volleyball team also enters the ACAC tournament on Tuesday. The Lady Railroaders will face Bluffton in the second game of the night on Tuesday. This team has won 10 matches in a row and are ready to make some noise in this tournament and then the IHSAA Sectional in a couple of weeks.
The Boys Soccer team has one more win to tie the record of 7 wins for a Boys Soccer Team at GHS. They will have to do it in the IHSAA tournament which starts Thursday Night at 5pm. The Railroaders host the tournament and that always gives our team a great advantage. The Boys will face a very tough Lakewood Park team. But, they certainly have the ability to be able to win this sectional. We are all proud of our program and look forward to the upset on Thursday night!
The regular season action continues for the girls soccer team this week as the season gets ready for sectional play next week at Dekalb. The girls will travel to West Noble on Wednesday and then will begin preparation for the Sectional game against the Host Barons next week.
The Football team will face a very tough Leo Lion team at home on Friday night. The senior football players, cheerleaders, band, show choir, and cross country runners will be honored at the game. Good Luck to the Railroaders!
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