Teams believe in their potential for upcoming season Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Donald Arbuckle
Tierra Combs
Sports Editor
The SHS boys soccer team has started its upcoming season with a record of 9-1-1. It is ready for more victories, and the coach is very optimistic about the team’s performance before the end of the season. “If we play to our full potential, we can beat every team left on our schedule, including winning sectional and conference,” Coach Brandon Jerrell said. “If we can come out with intensity and focus from the start of each match, we will be a force to be reckoned with.” The players even have high confidence in their potential success. “I think we have potential for great things this season,” Nick Murphy (11) said. “We have a great team and coaches who know what they are doing. So far we have done well and I think with our current progress we will do good.” The team will be having home matches on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 against Salem and Southwestern, respectfully, at the David Spann Soccer Field.
Staff Writer
Photo by Tierra Combs
On Aug. 29, Chloe Scott (9) dribbles the ball down the soccer field during the soccer game against Salem.
The Warriorette soccer team jumped straight into the new season with excitement. “We have a new head coach, Scott Craig. We also had a large group of seniors that graduated last year; we’re a really young team,” Assistant Coach, Brian Schimdt said. Despite lack of experience, the girls have begun developing new skills together as a team. “We have to do the simple things right because we have to play smart. That’s really our focus,” Schmidt said. Since the beginning of the season, the girls have also been working on being aggressive, and increasing endurance. The team has a record of 3-5-1. The girls have shown much anticipation and excitement for the rest of the season, including competing against Scottsburg’s rival, Austin. “I am looking forward to seeing the growth our team will have in the rest of the season,” Abby Colson (12) said.
Heat, injuries challenge runners Girls Cross Country
Boys Cross Country
Harmony Richey
Baylee Comer
Staff Writer
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The girls cross country team participated in the Hardy Lake Invitational on Sept. 10. Despite the heat index of more than 90 degrees, the team focused on finishing. The runners’ health and safety were more important. The team got first in the Little Four XC Meet at Crawford County High School on Aug. 29. The girls pushed through the course and won the meet. Junior Kristen Skelton placed 11th overall and third for the team. “We were nervous because it’s the hardest course to run... We won for the first time that I can remember,” she said. Another accomplishment the team made was at the Columbus North Classic event. Despite their loss, everyone on the team achieved their personal record time. “We are working our way with it. We’ve had some injuries, but it’s coming together. We are feeling pretty good about things,” Coach Bobby Ashley said.
With only half the season left, the Warrior Cross Country team looks forward to sectional. “Our biggest challenge is that a lot of us are getting injured. We’re having to sacrifice a lot of races, and at the same time we’re having to keep ourselves condition ready when the time comes,” said Co-Captain Tristian Rowland (11). While some say it is the injuries that are the toughest obstacles for the team, others say that it is the mentality it takes to run. Logan Weilbaker (11) said having mental strength is the toughest part. “It takes a lot of concentration and strong will to keep up a good pace,” said Weilbaker. On Sept. 28, the Warriors will compete at the Duke Meyer Invitational in Hanover. Next week, the team will compete at Mid-Southern Conference in Salem on Oct. 5. Sectional will be held on Oct. 12 in Hanover.
Photo by Baylee Comer
Justin Padgett (12) runs the home course at Hardy Lake on Sept. 10. Padgett was among the seniors who were honored during the Senior Night ceremonies.
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