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10 BENEFITS OF YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPATION Participation in Youth Sports has steadily been on the rise for the past twenty years.

Millions of children across the country take part in one or more sport throughout the year. It is not uncommon for children to start participating in sports as early as four to five years of age.

Based on this information and based on the amount of time that children spend participating in sports, it is critically important that they are provided with an experience that offers them many benefits.

This responsibility falls on the shoulders of the coaches and parents that often volunteer their time to work with these young athletes.

When an athlete participates in a sport, they will experience many benefits. Some of these will be short-term and easily recognized. While others will not be as easy to recognize, but will last with the athlete much longer and will help shape their overall development.

The ten benefits below are most commonly associated with sports participation.

It is important to note that in order for these benefits to be recognized and appreciated by the athlete, they must be included and emphasized in all practice and game plans.

By participating in sports, the young athlete will: 1. Develop and become proficient at the

various sports skills.

2. Develop skills needed to socialize with their peers as well as adults.

3. Develop independence and confidence.

4. Develop a sense of achievement, which helps develop a positive self-image.

5. Develop leadership skills and qualities.

6. Learn how to cooperate and compete.

7. Develop agility, coordination, endurance, flexibility, speed and strength.

8. Develop the ability to make decisions and accept responsibilities.

9. Learn to understand and express emotions, imagination, and appreciation for

what the body can do.

10. Develop an interest in continuing sports participation as an adult.

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GAMES FOR NOVEMBER 21-26 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS CENTRAL VS. NORTH POSEY MEMORIAL VS. HARRISON GIBSON CO. VS. MT. VERNON GIRLS NORTH VS. SOUTH KNOX WOOD MEMORIAL VS. PIKE CENTRAL CASTLE VS. FLOYD CENTRAL TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE

CASTLE VS. FLOYD CENTRAL (GIRLS) __________________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 2014-2015 BOYS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: SCOT BUNNELL Nov. 22 ........ at Sullivan (Scrim) 12:00 PM Nov. 29 ................... vs. Princeton 7:30 PM Dec. 5 ...........................vs. Castle 7:00 PM Dec. 9 .............................vs. Reitz 7:00 PM Dec. 16 ............... vs. Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Dec. 20Winter Classic at Bosse 11:30 AM Dec. 29 IBA at Bankers Life-Indy 11:30 AM Jan. 2 ..................... vs. Mater Dei 7:00 PM Jan. 3 ................. at Floyd Central 7:30 PM Jan. 6 ...................at North Posey 7:00 PM Jan. 9 ....................... vs. Harrison 7:00 PM Jan. 13 .......................... SIAC Tourney TBA Jan. 16 .......................... SIAC Tourney TBA Jan. 17 .......................... SIAC Tourney TBA Jan. 23 ..... vs. Henderson County 7:30 PM Jan. 24 ........... at Northview High 7:30 PM Jan. 30 ................vs. New Albany 7:00 PM Feb. 6 .......................... at Central 7:00 PM Feb. 7 ............................ at Bosse 7:00 PM Feb. 14 .............. at Corydon High 1:30 PM Feb. 17 ....... at Terra Haute South 7:30 PM Feb. 21 ......................vs. Sullivan 7:00 PM Feb. 24 ..................... at Memorial 7:00 PM Feb. 27 ....... at Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM

2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: ANNETTE COMBS Nov. 8 .. New Albany (Scrim) 11:30 AM Nov. 11 vs. Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Nov. 15 .............. at Tecumseh 1:30 PM Nov. 22 .......... vs. South Knox 7:00 PM Nov. 24 ........... vs. Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Nov. 26 .................... at Castle 7:00 PM Dec. 1 .................. at F.J. Reitz 7:00 PM Dec. 3 ............... vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Dec. 8 .... vs. Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Dec. 10 ............. at Mater Dei 7:30 PM Dec. 18 ..... at Mt. Carmel H.S. 7:30 PM Dec. 22 .......... at North Posey 7:30 PM Jan. 5 .......... at Heritage Hills 7:00 PM Jan. 7 ..................... vs. Bosse 7:00 PM Jan. 13 ................... SIAC Tourney/TBA Jan. 16 ................... SIAC Tourney/TBA Jan. 17 ................... SIAC Tourney/TBA Jan. 20 ........ vs. Pike Central 7:00 PM Jan. 22 .......... vs. Forest Park 7:00 PM Jan. 24 .............vs. Princeton 1:30 PM Jan. 27 .......... vs. Southridge 7:00 PM Jan. 29 .................. at Central 7:00 PM Feb. 3 ................ vs. Harrison 7:00 PM Feb. 5 ........ at South Spencer 7:30 PM

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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL CAREER SCORING LEADERS Rank 1.

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CENTRAL BEARS OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

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GAMES FOR NOV. 28 - DEC. 3

BOYS BOONVILLE VS. CASTLE NORTH VS. GIBSON COUNTY GIRLS PRINCETON VS. MT. VERNON NORTH VS. REITZ HENDERSON CO. VS. McCRACKEN TIE BREAKER GAME Guess the Score NORTH VS. REITZ (Girls) ____________________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

Name _____________________________ Address ___________________________ City _______________________________ Phone _____________________________ MAIL OR BRING THIS ENTRY BY

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2014-2015 BOYS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: SCOTT HUDSON Nov. 22 . at Terre Haute North (Scrimmage) 1:00 PM Nov. 26 .............. North Posey 7:30 PM Dec. 5 ................ Washington 7:00 PM Dec. 9 .................. at Harrison 7:00 PM Dec. 12 ........Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Dec. 16 ....................... Castle 7:00 PM Dec. 20 . at Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Jan. 2 ........................ Jasper 7:00 PM Jan. 6 ................. Mt. Carmel 7:30 PM Jan. 9 ......................... Bosse 7:00 PM Jan. 13 .... SIAC Trny. at Reitz 7:00 PM Jan. 15 ..... SIAC Semi Finals 6:00 PM Jan. 17 .............. SIAC Finals 8:00 PM Jan. 17 SIAC Championship at Castle 6:00 PM Jan. 24 .... Owensboro Apollo 7:30 PM Jan. 30 ......................... Reitz 7:00 PM Jan. 31 at Bedford North Lawrence 6:30 PM Feb. 3 .............. at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Feb. 6 .......................... North 7:00 PM Feb. 14 ........... at New Albany 1:30 PM Feb. 17 ............... at Memorial 7:00 PM Feb. 21 ...............at Princeton 7:00 PM Feb. 24 .................. Mater Dei 7:00 PM Feb. 27 . Irvington Prep Acad. 7:00 PM Mar. 3-7 . IHSAA Sectionals at North TBA

2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: BRITTANY MANERS Nov. 8 ........ at Bosse (Scrimmage) 1:00 PM Nov. 13 .................. South Spencer 7:00 PM Nov. 14 ........................ Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Nov. 18 .......................... Boonville 7:30 PM Nov. 22 .............................. Bosse 7:00 PM Nov. 25 .................. at North Posey 7:00 PM Dec. 3 ......................... at Harrison 7:00 PM Dec. 11 ............................... Castle 7:30 PM Dec. 12 .............. Gibson Southern 6:00 PM Dec. 16 ...................at Forest Park 7:00 PM Dec. 18 .............................at Reitz 7:00 PM Dec. 29 ........................ at Tell City 7:00 PM Jan 3. ........................ at Princeton 2:30 PM Jan. 5 .............. Owensboro Apollo 7:00 PM Jan. 7 ........................ at Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 10 .. Bedford North Lawrence 6:00 PM Jan. 13 ............ SIAC Trny at Reitz 5:30 PM Jan. 15 ...... SIAC Trny Semi Finals 6:00 PM Jan. 17 ............... SIAC Trny Finals 6:00 PM Jan. 23 ......................... Mater Dei 7:00 PM Jan. 27 ....................... Mt. Carmel 7:30 PM Jan. 29 ................................ North 7:00 PM Feb. 5 ........... at Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Feb. 6 ........... at Terre Haute North 7:00 PM Feb. 10-14 ......................... Sectionals TBA

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BASKETBALL REBOUNDING–EIGHT QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS Basketball Rebounding is one of the most critical aspects of the game. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most overlooked when it comes to practice time.

Players often take rebounding for granted thinking that if the ball comes their way, they'll grab it. Or a more common mistake is that players often think rebounding is not their job or responsibility on the court. "I'm not a rebounder" or "That's my teammates job" are phrases that are often heard amongst players.

Well the truth is, basketball rebounding is every players' job and responsibility - re-

gardless of their height or position. Every player must be a rebounder on the court.

To become great at basketball rebounding, players should possess the eight qualities listed below. The good news is that these qualities have nothing to do with a players' size. Instead, they have everything to do with their body position and balance, desire and aggressiveness.

Eight Qualities of Basketball Rebounding 1. Pursue the basketball. Players should not stand still when the shot goes up - instead they should go aggressively after the

ball. Great rebounders always think that the rebound belongs to them.

2. Establish a good rebounding position.

When the shot is taken, players must quickly determine the following details: The shot location, the arc of the ball, and where the other players are positioned on the court. Players must then move to rebound the ball.

3. Establish proper body balance. Once a player is in a good rebounding position, they should spread their feet about shoulder width apart with their knees bent slightly. In this position, players can move

side to side quickly and are also in a good jumping position. Another important point is for players to remember to stay on the balls of their feet, not flat-footed. Again, this helps them move and jump better.

4. Box out your opponent. Once a player has established a good position and is in good balance, they should then box out their opponent. This is done by getting between them and the basket as quickly as possible and then initiating contact with them using their back side. Players must be ready for contact - rebounding is the most physical aspect of the game. (continued on next page)

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GAMES FOR DECEMBER 5 - 10 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS MATER DEI VS. MT. VERNON JASPER VS. MT. CARMEL MEMORIAL VS. BOONVILLE GIRLS REITZ VS. HARRISON MEMORIAL VS. WASHINGTON CASTLE VS. HENDERSON CO. NORTH POSEY VS. SOUTHRIDGE TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE MATER DEI VS. MT. VERNON (BOYS) ____________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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Dec. 2 ................. Evansville Harrison 7:30 PM Dec. 5 .......................... at Warren Central 7:30 Dec. 12 ...................... Blowling Green 7:30 PM Dec. 13 .... at Rocket Legends Classic 5:00 PM Dec. 18 ................. at Muhlenberg Co. 7:30 PM Dec. 21 .. at OIT Ownesboro (Warren) 7:15 PM Dec. 22 at OIT Ownesboro (McLean) 10:45 AM Dec. 22 .........................at OIT Ownesboro TBA Dec. 23 .........................at OIT Ownesboro TBA Dec. 26-31...... at Lexington Catholic Trny. TBA Jan. 2 at Muhlenberg Shootout (Bardstown) 6:00 PM Jan. 6. ............... at UHA Hopkinsville 7:30 PM Jan. 9. ........................... Caldwell Co. 7:30 PM Jan. 13. ..................... at Hopkinsville 7:30 PM Jan. 16. ......................... at Union Co. 7:30 PM Jan. 17.at Madisonville-North Hopkins 7:30 PM Jan. 20 ............................ Daviess Co 7:30 PM Jan. 23 ................ at Evansville North 7:30 PM Jan. 30 .................................Webster 7:30 PM Feb. 3 ........................... Union County 7:30 PM Feb. 6 ...................... Christian County 7:30 PM Feb. 9 .............................Ohio County 7:30 PM Feb. 10 .................................at Apolo 7:30 PM Feb. 13 .......................... Webster Co. 7:30 PM Feb. 19 ............................ Owensboro 7:30 PM Feb. 20 ................ at Louisville Trinity 8:00 PM Feb. 23-27 .............................District Trny TBA

2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: JEFF HAILE Dec. 1 ............. at McCracken Co. 7:00 PM Dec. 5 ............................ at Apollo 7:30 PM Dec. 9 ................................ Castle 7:00 PM Dec. 13 ....................... Bullitt East 3:30 PM Dec. 15 .................at Webster Co. 7:30 PM Dec. 16 .................... at Mater Dei 7:30 PM Dec. 21-23 ............at Owensboro Trny. TBA Jan. 2 .......................... Union Co. 7:30 PM Jan. 9 ................. at Christian Co. 7:30 PM Jan. 10 ..................... Owensboro 5:30 PM Jan. 13 .................... Webster Co. 7:30 PM Jan. 16 .................... Daviess Co. 7:30 PM Jan. 17 ........................ LaRue Co. 2:00 PM Jan. 20 ................... at Union Co. 7:30 PM Jan. 23 ..... Madisonville N. Hopkins 7:30 PM Jan. 24 .. at Louisville Mercy Shootout 1:45PM Jan. 27 ................ at Hopkinsville 7:30 PM Jan. 30-31 ..... at Louisville Invitational Trny TBA Feb. 2 ................ Muhlenberg Co. 7:30 PM Feb. 7 ..................... Calloway Co. 2:00 PM Feb. 14 at Duke’s Valentine Shootout 3:30 PM Feb. 16 .... at Owensboro Catholic 7:30 PM Feb. 20 ............. Louisville Butler 7:30 PM Feb. 23-27 ......... at Sixth District Trny. TBA

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BASKETBALL REBOUNDING–EIGHT QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS (continued from previous page)

5. Possess desire and mental & physical toughness. Great rebounders have the attitude that every missed shot is their rebound. They own the boards. This attitude helps them develop an unshakable desire and aggressiveness.

6. Properly time your jump for the ball.

Once players establish good position and balance, and firmly box out their opponent - they now need to jump for the ball.

A mis-timed jump can cost the player a rebound. By watching the shot and then reading where it will bounce, the player

will be more capable of properly timing their jump.

7. Protect the ball after the rebound.

There are several ways for players to do this: Hold the ball over their head; Chin the ball; or Hug the ball close to their body. How a player protects the ball will depend on how their coach teaches this aspect of the rebound. The main objective here is to protect the ball once it is rebounded. Don't let the opponent get it back.

8. Develop soft hands and fingertip

control. Soft hands is a term that is used to describe a players' ability to handle the basketball regardless of how hard or soft it comes at them. They seem to be able to control everything. Fingertip control allows them to tip the rebound to themselves or to a teammate. These are critical rebounding qualities that give players a huge advantage on the boards.

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GAMES FOR DECEMBER 12-17 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS DAY SCHOOL VS. NORTH POSEY SOUTH SPENCER VS. MT. VERNON REITZ VS. BLOOMINGTON NORTH GIRLS MEMORIAL VS. BOSSE CENTRAL VS. FORREST PARK HENDERSON VS. WEBSTER CO. TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE

REITZ VS. BLOOMINGTON NORTH (BOYS) ____________________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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2014-2015 BOYS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: KURT WILDEMAN Nov. 21 ....................... at Jasper 6:00 PM Nov. 29 ... vs. Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Dec. 5 ............ vs. South Spencer7:30 PM Dec. 6 ................. vs. Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Dec. 12 .................... at F.J. Reitz 7:00 PM Dec. 13 ........... vs. Perry Central 4:30 PM Dec. 19 .............. at North Posey 7:30 PM Dec. 20 .at Bosse Shootout vs. Linton Stockton 4:00 PM Jan. 2 ........................... at North 7:00 PM Jan. 10 .................. vs. Boonville 7:30 PM Jan. 13 .. SIAC Tourney at Mater Dei 7:30 pm Jan. 15 .................... at SIAC Tourney TBA Jan. 17 ..................at SIAC Final 7:00 pm Jan. 23 .................... vs. Tell City 7:00 pm Jan. 24 ...... vs. Gibson Southern 7:00 pm Jan. 27 ........................ at Castle 7:00 pm Jan. 30 ........... vs. Hertiage Hills 7:30 pm Jan. 31 ................... at Memorial 7:00 pm Feb. 6 .................. at Forest Park 7:00 pm Feb. 12 ...................... vs. Jasper 7:00 pm Feb. 17 ................. at Mt. Vernon 7:30 pm Feb. 20 ....................... vs. Bosse 7:00 pm Feb. 24 ....................... at Central 7:00 pm Feb. 26 ................... vs. Harrison 7:00 pm Mar. 3 ....... Sectional at Huntingburg TBA Mar. 7 ............ IHSAA Sectional Final TBA Mar. 14 .................... IHSAA Regional TBA Mar. 21 ................ IHSAA Semi-State TBA Mar. 28 .. IHSAA State Finals @ Bankers Life TBA

2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: STEVE GOANS Nov. 8 ........ vs. Gibson Southern 5:00 PM Nov. 18 ............... vs. Southridge 7:00 PM Nov. 22 ..... at Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Nov. 25 .............. vs. Forest Park 7:00 PM Dec. 1 .................... vs. Boonville 7:30 PM Dec. 3 ...................... at F.J. Reitz 7:00 PM Dec. 9 ...................at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Dec. 10 ........................vs. North 7:00 PM Dec. 16 ... vs. Henderson County 7:30 PM Dec. 18 .............. at North Posey 7:30 PM Dec. 26 ........ at Vincennes Rivet TNY TBA Dec. 27 ........ at Vincennes Rivet TNY TBA Jan. 3 ......... vs. Vincennes Rivet 6:30 PM Jan. 7 ..................... vs. Harrison 7:00 PM Jan. 10 .................... vs. Jasper 12:30 PM Jan. 13 at SIAC TNY at Harrison 5:30 PM Jan. 16 ................... at SIAC TNY 5:30 PM Jan. 17 ................at SIAC FINAL 5:00 PM Jan. 22 ................. vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 23 ...................... at Central 7:00 PM Jan. 26 ............ at Heritage Hills 7:00 PM Jan. 29 ....................... vs. Bosse 7:00 PM Feb. 5 .......................... at Castle 7:00 PM Feb. 10 ................... IHSAA Sectional TBA Feb. 13 ................... IHSAA Sectional TBA Feb. 14 ................... IHSAA Sectional TBA Feb. 21 .................... IHSAA Regional TBA Feb. 28 ................ IHSAA Semi State TBA Mar. 7 ............................ IHSAA State TBA

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BASKETBALL SHOOTING: 10 VALUABLE TIPS TO BECOMING A BETTER SHOOTER! These Basketball Shooting Tips are a great way for players, parents & coaches to learn and understand the proper mechanics and techniques needed to be a great shooter.

Every basketball player loves to shoot the ball! The most practiced skill in the game is shooting. Coaches spend a good deal of their practice time on shooting drills to improve their players' skill level.

After all, if you can't shoot - you can't score!

Whether a player is shooting a jump shot, lay-up, or free throw - there are

certain techniques they must use to be successful. The basketball shooting tips below will give players, parents and coaches a better understanding of what these techniques are!

1. Players should always use proper shooting techniques. Remembering BEEF - (Balance, Eye, Elbow, FollowThrough) will help when shooting the basketball. Players must get into the habit of always using these proper shooting techniques - whether in practices or a game. If proper techniques are not used, bad habits are formed that are of-

ten difficult to correct. If players don't have a shooting technique - they need to develop one!

2. Players should always be relaxed and concentrate on the basket. Players should focus on the part of the rim that is closest to them as they shoot the basketball. When shooting lay-ups and bank shots, players should focus on the part of the backboard where they will bank the ball.

3. Players must know when they have a good shot - and then take it. Players must find the right balance between

shooting too often and not shooting enough. As players develop confidence in their shot, they will also develop the ability to know when they have a good shot to take.

4. Players should be in proper balance when shooting the basketball. Proper balance (front to back and side to side) is critical on all shots.

5. Players should follow through on every shot they take. They should also hold their follow through as this is one thing that will show them why they made

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GAMES FOR DECEMBER 19-24 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS PRINCETON VS. VINCENNES LINCOLN MEMORIAL VS. MT. VERNON REITZ VS. CASTLE GIRLS NORTH VS. NORTH POSEY JASPER VS. NORTHEAST DUBOIS GIBSON CO. VS. LINTON TIE BREAKER GAME Guess the Score

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2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: RYAN ERNY Nov. 10 ... Boonville Scrimmage 6:30 PM Nov. 13 ...... at Vincenness Rivet 7:30 PM Nov. 15 .................... Southridge 7:30 PM Nov. 22 .................. at Memorial 8:00 PM Dec. 2 ................ North Harrison 7:30 PM Dec. 4 ..... at Bloomington North 7:30 PM Dec. 8 ................. Heritage Hills 8:00 PM Dec. 11 ........ Vincennes Lincoln 7:30 PM Dec. 13 ............... at Mt. Carmel 3:30 PM Dec. 16 .............. at Washington 7:30 PM Dec. 19 .......... Northeast Dubois 7:30 PM Jan. 3 ............ at Bedford Trny 10:00 AM Jan. 6 ..................... Barr-Reeve 7:30 PM Jan. 10 ................ at Mater Dei 1:30 PM Jan. 13 ....... at Gibson Southern 8:00 PM Jan. 15 .................. Pike Central 7:30 PM Jan. 17 ............ at Jeffersonville 7:30 PM Jan. 20 .................. at Boonville 8:00 PM Jan. 22 ......................... Castle 8:00 PM Jan 24 ..................... Mt. Vernon 2:30 PM Jan. 29 ................. at Princeton 8:00 PM Feb. 3 ..................... Forest Park 7:30 PM Feb. 10-14 ....... Sectionals at Jasper TBA Feb. 21 ........................... Regionals TBA Feb. 28 .......................... Semi-State TBA Mar. 7 ..................................... State TBA

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BASKETBALL SHOOTING: 10 VALUABLE TIPS TO BECOMING A BETTER SHOOTER! (continued from previous page)

or missed the shot.

6. When shooting the jump shot, players should jump naturally. They should avoid forcing their jump - it should be nice and easy. Players should jump straight up and release the shot at the top of their jump. "Up, Hang, Shoot" is an easy way to remember this.

7. Players should have an arc on every shot they take. The height of the arc will vary from player to player. Some players shoot with a high arc, while others have more of a flat shot. As long as

the player is using proper shooting techniques and the shots are going in, then the arc is fine.

8. When shooting free-throws, players should be relaxed, concentrate on the basket, and have their knees bent slightly.

9. When shooting free-throws, players should keep their routine simple. This helps them concentrate more on their shot and not their routine. They should avoid excessive and unnecessary movement. They should only use the motion

needed to take and make the shot.

10. Players should practice all of their shots. They should learn to shoot from any location on the court, within their range. By doing this, they become more of an all-around shooter. Players should strive for the following shooting goals: 99+% lay-ups, 70+% free-throws, 50+% field goals, 33+% 3-pointers. These goals can be modified for younger players.

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BOONVILLE PIONEERS OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

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Nov. 19 . South Spencer Scrimmage 6:00 PM Nov. 29 .................... Tecumseh 7:30 PM Dec. 2 ....................... at Castle 7:00 PM Dec. 5 ...................... Memorial 7:30 PM Dec. 12 .............. at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Dec. 13 ....... Vincennes Lincoln 6:30 PM Dec. 29 ........... PSC Holiday Classic TBA Dec. 30 ........... PSC Holiday Classic TBA Dec. 31 ........... PSC Holiday Classic TBA Jan. 9 ...................... Princeton 7:30 PM Jan. 10 ............... at Mater Dei 7:30 PM Jan. 16 ................. Mt. Carmel 7:30 PM Jan. 17 ................ Pike Central 7:00 PM Jan. 23 ..................... at Bosse 7:30 PM Jan. 24 ..................... Harrison 7:30 PM Jan. 27 .................... at Jasper 7:00 PM Jan. 30 ................. Washington 7:00 PM Feb. 6 ................ Heritage Hills 7:30 PM Feb. 12 .... at Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Feb. 17 .............at Forest Park 7:00 PM Feb. 20 ............... North Posey 7:30 PM Feb. 21 ....... at South Spencer 7:30 PM Feb. 24 ....................... Tell City 7:00 PM Feb. 27 ............. at Southridge 7:00 PM Mar. 3 ................ Sectionals at BHS TBA Mar. 6 ................ Sectionals at BHS TBA Mar. 7 ................ Sectionals at BHS TBA

2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: GREG WILSON Nov. 10 ... at Jasper Scrimmage 5:30 PM Nov. 18 ..... at Evansville Central 7:30 PM Nov. 21 ...................... Memorial 7:30 PM Nov. 24 ................ at Southridge 7:00 PM Dec. 1 ................... at Mater Dei 7:30 PM Dec. 4 ............................. Castle 7:30 PM Dec. 8 .............. Evansville Reitz 7:30 PM Dec. 11 ...................... Princeton 7:30 PM Dec. 13 ....... Vincennes Lincoln 5:00 PM Dec. 17 ....................... at Bosse 7:30 PM Dec. 29 at Eastern Greene Christmas Trny. TBA Dec. 30 at Eastern Greene Christmas Trny. TBA Jan. 3 ................. at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Jan. 6 ....................... Tecumseh 7:00 PM Jan. 10 ...................... Harrison 1:30 PM Jan. 13 .............. South Spencer 7:30 PM Jan. 15 .....................at Tell City 7:30 PM Jan. 20 .......................... Jasper 7:00 PM Jan. 22 ............. Heritage Hills 7:30 PM Jan 24 ............... at Washington 1:30 PM Jan. 29 ...... at Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Feb. 3 ................ at Pike Central 7:00 PM Feb. 5 ......................Mt. Carmel 7:30 PM Feb. 10 ..... Sectionals at Mt. Vernon TBA Feb. 13 ..... Sectionals at Mt. Vernon TBA Feb. 14 ..... Sectionals at Mt. Vernon TBA

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MAKING A BASKETBALL PASS–17 TIPS FOR SUCCESS! Undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of basketball is passing. In order for a team to move the ball effectively they must be efficient at basketball passing.

Passing is used in almost every part of the game. Let's think about it for a minute. The offensive team uses the pass to advance the ball down-court on the fast break. They also use the pass to move the basketball around in their half-court offense. Various

passes are used depending on where and who the ball is being thrown to.

Rebounders use various basketball passes to throw to an outlet player which is the initial step of initiating the fast-break. Offensive players must use a variety of passes when executing an inbound pass.

It's easy to see how important the pass is to the offensive players on the court. Every player must be able to pass the basketball effectively and ef-

ficiently in order to help their team succeed. In order to do this, they must have strong fundamentals and techniques. They must also practice basketball drills that work on a variety of passes as well as passing situations.

As players practice their basketball passing and as they use various passes during their games, there are certain tips they must be aware of and keep in mind. These are the passing dos and don'ts. Every player must realize the

importance these dos and don'ts have on their effectiveness as a passer. The players that are able to implement or eliminate these tips will become extremely successful at basketball passing!

The Dos Of Passing A Basketball: • Do make the easy pass.

• Do hit the open player.

• Do use fakes before making the pass. (continued on next page)

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HARRISON WARRIORS OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

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GAMES FOR JANUARY 2-7 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS MT. VERNON VS. WASHINGTON NORTH VS. MATER DEI JASPER VS. CENTRAL GIRLS MEMORIAL VS. PLAINFIELD HARRISON VS. MATER DEI NORTH POSEY VS. WASHINGTON TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE HARRISON VS. MATER DEI (GIRLS) ____________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: TOM BEALMEAR Nov. 11 ................ vs. Forest Park 5:30 PM Nov. 14 ............... at Floyd Central 7:00 PM Nov. 18 ............... vs. North Posey 7:30 PM Nov. 20 .............. at Hertiage Hills 7:30 PM Nov. 22 .. vs. Terre Haute South Vigo 7:00 PM Dec. 3 ......................... vs. Central 7:00 PM Dec. 4 .... at Princeton Community 7:00 PM Dec. 10 .................... vs. F.J. Reitz 7:00 PM Dec. 16 .......................... at Castle 7:00 PM Dec. 22 . OPEN DATE (Vincennes Tourney) TBA Dec. 23 . OPEN DATE (Vincennes Tourney) TBA Jan. 2 ................... at New Albany 7:00 PM Jan. 5 ...... vs. Madisonville North 7:00 PM Jan. 7 ...................... at Mater Dei 7:00 PM Jan. 10 ......................at Boonville 1:30 PM Jan. 13 .... OPEN DATE (SIAC Tourney) TBA Jan. 16 .... OPEN DATE (SIAC Tourney) TBA Jan. 17 ....... OPEN DATE (SIAC Finals) TBA Jan. 22 ...........................at Bosse 7:00 PM Jan. 27 ................... vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 29 ................. vs. Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Feb. 3 ............................. at North 7:00 PM Feb. 5 ................... at Washington 7:00 PM Feb. 10 ... OPEN DATE (Sectional) 7:00 PM Feb. 13 .......... OPEN DATE (Sectional) TBA Feb. 14 ... OPEN DATE (Sectional) 7:00 PM Feb. 21 ........... OPEN DATE (Regional) TBA Feb. 28 ........OPEN DATE (Semi-State) TBA Mar. 7 ................... OPEN DATE (State) TBA

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MAKING A BASKETBALL PASS–17 TIPS FOR SUCCESS! (continued from previous page)

• Do use an air pass on the fast break - not the bounce pass.

• Do use the dribble to create better passing lanes.

• Do pass to the low post from below the foul line.

• Do use a bounce pass to feed the post.

• Do follow through on every pass - don't let them float.

• Do pass with two hands. One handed passes are harder to receive.

• Do pass away from the defender.

• Do face the basketball to improve your vision of the court.

The Don'ts Of Passing A Basketball: • Don't throw to a teammate’s voice.

• Don't jump in the air to make a pass.

• Don't pass to a teammate who is in trouble.

• Don't make a pass to a teammate

that will get them into trouble.

• Don't make a pass from the middle of the court - pick a side and then pass.

• Don't overpass the ball.

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

GAMES FOR JANUARY 9-14 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS REITZ VS. TERRE HAUTE SOUTH BOSSE VS. CENTRAL BOONVILLE VS. PRINCETON GIRLS JASPER VS. MATER DEI HARRISON VS. BONNVILLE HENDERON CO. VS. CHRISTIAN CO. TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE

BOONVILLE VS. PRINCETON (BOYS) ____________________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: ANDRE THOMAS Nov. 8 (scrimmage) .. vs. Central 10:00 AM Nov. 14 .................... vs. Princeton 7:30 PM Nov. 15 ................... at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Nov. 18 ........................... at Castle 7:00 PM Nov. 21 .................. vs. Southridge 7:00 PM Nov. 22 ......................... at Central 7:00 PM Nov. 25 ......... vs. Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Dec. 6 ............ Vincennes Lincoln 12:30 PM Dec. 11 .................... vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Dec. 17 ..................... vs. Boonville 7:30 PM Dec. 20 .... vs. Madisonville North Hopkins 9:30 AM Jan. 3 . vs. Terre Haute North Vigo 1:30 PM Jan. 7 .............................. at North 7:00 PM Jan. 10 ..... at Marshall Kentucky 12:00 PM Jan. 13 .. SIAC Tourney at Memorial 6:00 PM Jan. 16 ............ SIAC Tourney/TBA 6:00 PM Jan. 17 ............ SIAC Tourney/TBA 6:00 PM Jan. 22 ......................vs. Harrison 7:00 PM Jan. 24 ..... vs. Bloomington South 2:00 PM Jan. 27 ......................... vs. Castle 7:00 PM Jan. 29 ..................... at Mater Dei 7:00 PM Jan. 31 .................. at New Albany 1:30 PM Feb. 4 ....................... vs. F.J. Reitz 7:00 PM Feb. 7 ....... at White River Valley 12:30 PM Feb. 10 ... IHSAA Sectional at Gibson Southern 6:00 PM Feb. 13 .. IHSAA Sectional at Boonville 6:00 PM Feb. 14 .. IHSAA Sectional at Boonville 7:00 PM Feb. 21 ........................ IHSAA Regional TBA Feb. 28 ....................... IHSAA Semi State TBA Mar. 7 .................................. IHSAA State TBA

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BASKETBALL STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM TIPS–BECOME AN EXPLOSIVE PLAYER TODAY! It's no secret that Basketball Strength Training has become one of the most important elements of a player's overall developmental training program. In order to achieve peak levels of performance on the basketball court players, of all ages and competitive levels, must be dedicated to a basketball weight training program.

This article will outline ten exercises that basketball players should perform during their basketball strength training routine, along with information on proper weight selection and workout set-up.

10 Exercises Of An Effective Basketball Strength Training Program • Bench Press - Lay flat and keep your butt down. Push the weight up off your chest and back toward the spotter. Grip should not be too wide or too tight.

• Bent Over Rows - Assume a low stance, bent over slightly with head up.

Pull the weight up toward you.

• Curls - Keep the elbows close to the body for a full range of motion. Lean against a wall to help keep the back straight.

• Lat Pulls - Use a lat machine for this

exercise. Pull-ups and chin-ups are a good substitute if you don't have access to a lat machine.

• Squats - Place the bar across the shoulders, not the neck. Feet should be a little more than shoulder-width apart, and the back should be straight. (Use a weight belt for additional back support.)

Use a chair at first to touch your butt to (do not sit), and then go back up. A leg press machine can also be used for this exercise.

• Leg Extension - Use the leg extension machine, or have your partner pro-

vide resistance.

• Leg Curl - Use the leg curl machine, or have your partner provide resistance.

• Triceps - Use the triceps machine, or use free weights. Lay on your back and bring the bar back toward your nose, then push it out.

• Dips - This works the triceps if you are unable to get to a machine or free weights.

• Sit-ups - Perform with knees bent slightly, also rotate your body to work your sides. (continued on next page)

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F.J. REITZ PANTHERS #9

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

GAMES FOR JANUARY 16-21 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS JASPER VS. WASHINGTON BOONVILLE VS. MT. CARMEL MEMORIAL VS. DAY SCHOOL GIRLS HENDERSON CO. VS. LARUE NORTH VS. PIKE CENTRAL REITZ VS. MT. VERNON TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE

NORTH VS. PIKE CENTRAL (GIRLS) __________________

Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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TO ENTER: Just circle the name of the School Team you predict will win and guess the score of the tie breaker game. The winners will be those persons selecting the most winning teams, and in case of a tie, the closest guess on the tie-breaker score will win. If there should be several ties, a drawing will be held to determine the winners. Entries and all ties will be judged by members of the Thrifty Nickel Want Ads Staff and decisions by the judges will be final. Must be 18 years or older to play.

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 2014-2015 BOYS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: MIKE ADAMS Nov. 20 ............ vs. Southridge 6:30 PM Dec. 5 .... at Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Dec. 9 ........................ at North 7:00 PM Dec. 12 .............. vs. Mater Dei 7:00 PM Dec. 13 vs. Bloomington North 7:30 PM Dec. 19 ..................... at Castle 7:00 PM Dec. 22 .. at Oakland City vs. Mt. Carmel (Toyota Classic) 7:30 PM Jan. 2 ............. vs. New Albany 7:00 PM Jan. 3 ... vs. Terre Haute North 7:00 PM Jan. 10 . vs. Terre Haute South 7:00 PM Jan. 23 .............. vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 24 ..vs. Princeton Community 7:30 PM Jan. 30 .................... at Central 7:00 PM Jan. 31 ........ vs. Floyd Central 6:30 PM Feb. 6 ............ at Jeffersonville 7:00 PM Feb. 12 ................. at Harrison 7:00 PM Feb. 20 .............. at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Feb. 27 .................... vs. Bosse 7:00 PM Mar. 3 .................................. Sectional TBA Mar. 6 .................................. Sectional TBA Mar. 7 .................................. Sectional TBA Mar. 14 ................................. Regional TBA Mar. 21 ............................. Semi-State TBA Mar. 28 ....................................... State TBA

2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: SHANE HOLMES Nov. 15 ............ vs. North Knox 7:30 PM Nov. 18 ..... at Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Nov. 20 ........ at South Spencer 6:30 PM Nov. 25 ................... at Tell City 7:00 PM Dec. 1 ....................... vs. North 7:00 PM Dec. 3 ................ vs. Mater Dei 7:00 PM Dec. 8 ...................at Boonville 7:30 PM Dec. 10 ................. at Harrison 7:00 PM Dec. 15 .......... vs. North Posey 7:30 PM Dec. 18 ................... vs Central 7:00 PM Dec. 20vs. Vincennes Lincoln 12:30 PM Dec. 26 ... at Oakland City vs. South Central (Toyota Classic) 5:30 PM Jan. 8 ...................... vs. Castle 7:00 PM Jan. 20 .............. at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Jan. 24 ........... vs. Terre Haute 2:30 PM Jan. 29 .............. vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 31 ................ at Princeton 1:30 PM Feb. 4 ........................ at Bosse 7:00 PM Feb. 10 .......... OPEN DATE (Sectional) TBA Feb. 13 .......... OPEN DATE (Sectional) TBA Feb. 14 .......... OPEN DATE (Sectional) TBA Feb. 21 ........... OPEN DATE (Regional) TBA Feb. 28 ........OPEN DATE (Semi-State) TBA Mar. 7 ................... OPEN DATE (State) TBA

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BASKETBALL STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM TIPS–BECOME AN EXPLOSIVE PLAYER TODAY! Appropriate Weight Selection For A Basketball Strength Training Program Do not work out with your maximum lifting weight for each exercise.

The first week you will be finding the appropriate weights to work with. For example, if your maximum on the bench press is 140, then a good bench press workout would be: • 1 set of 10 repetitions - 100 (warm-up).

• 1 set of 10 repetitions - 120.

• 2 set of 10 repetitions - 130.

Basketball Strength Training Workout Set-Up • For each exercise, four sets of 10 repetitions are used.

• For example, 1 set of 10 reps warm-up; 1 set of 10 reps; 2 sets of 10 reps.

• The weight will increase with each set.

• As you get stronger, the weight used in each set will increase.

• Rest about 1 minute in between

sets.

By consistently following the Basketball Strength Training Program tips listed above, players should be able to develop an extremely successful strength training routine.

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GAMES FOR JANUARY 23-28 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS CASTLE VS. MATER DEI SOUTH SPENCER VS. NORTH POSEY REITZ VS. MEMORIAL GIRLS NORTH VS. PRINCETON CENTRAL VS. MATER DEI HENDERSON CO. VS. MADISONVILLE NORTH HOPKINS TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE

CENTRAL VS. MATER DEI (GIRLS) __________________

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 2014-2015 BOYS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: MARC HOSTETTER Nov. 25 ......................... at Day School Dec. 5 .............................. North Posey Dec. 6 .............................. at Mater Dei Dec. 12 ................................ Boonville Dec. 13 ....................... South Spencer Dec. 19 ........................... at Memorial Dec. 20 ......................... Heritage Hills Jan. 3 .......................... at Washington Jan. 9 ................................... Tell City Jan. 10 ....................... at North Posey Jan. 16 ................ Vincennes Lincoln Jan. 19-24 Carmi-White Inv. at Carmi Jan. 30 .......................... at Gibson So. Feb. 3 .................................... Central Feb. 6 ................................ Princeton Feb. 12 .......................... at Mt. Carmel Feb. 14 ................................... Jasper Feb. 17 ................................ Mater Dei Feb. 20 ..................................... Reitz Feb. 24 ................................. at Bosse Feb. 27 ................................ at Castle Mar. 3-7 ............ Sectional at Boonville

Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: STEVE MITCHELL Nov. 10 .......... Pike Central (Scrim) Nov. 14 ........................... at Central Nov. 15 ................................. Bosse Nov. 21 ....................... North Posey Nov. 24 .............................. at North Dec. 2 ............................. Princeton Dec. 6 ....................Vincennes Rivet Dec. 9 ............................ Mater Dei Dec. 11 ...................... at Gibson So. Dec. 15 ........................... Carmi, IL Dec. 20 ...................... Washington Dec. 22-27 ........ Toyota Classic TBA Jan. 3 ............................. Boonville Jan. 8 ....................... at Mt. Carmel Jan. 10 ............. Vincennes Lincoln Jan. 13 ....................... at Tecumseh Jan. 17 .................... Heritage Hills Jan. 20 .................................. Reitz Jan. 24 ............................ at Jasper Jan. 29 ......................... at Harrison Jan. 31 .......................... at Tell City Feb. 5 .............................. Memorial Feb. 10-14 . Sectional at Mt. Vernon

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GIBSON CO. SCHOOLS PRINCETON TIGERS BOYS 2014-2015 VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: RYAN HAYWOOD

WE PROUDLY SUPPORT ALL AREA HIGH SCHOOLS BASKETBALL TEAMS:

GIBSON SOUTHERN TITANS BOYS 2014-2015 VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: KYLE RUNYAN Nov. 25 ............ vs. Mt. Vernon 6:00 PM Dec. 12 .................... at Central 7:30 PM Dec. 16 ...................... at North 7:30 PM Dec. 19 ........ at South Spencer 7:30 PM Dec. 22 .................... vs. Castle 7:15 PM Dec. 23 ........ vs. South Central 5:30 PM Dec. 26 ...... at Wood Memorial 7:15 PM Dec. 27 ....................... at Princeton TBA Jan. 6 ................ at Southridge 7:00 PM Jan. 9 ........... at Heritage Hills 7:30 PM Jan. 10 .............. vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 16 ................ at Princeton 7:30 PM Jan. 17 ........... vs. Washington 7:00 PM Jan. 24 ................at Mater Dei 7:00 PM Jan. 27 ..............at Mt. Carmel 7:30 PM Jan. 30 ............ vs. Mt. Vernon 7:00 PM Feb. 6 ................ vs. Tecumseh 7:00 PM Feb. 7 ..................... at Tell City 7:30 PM Feb. 12 ............... vs. Boonville 7:00 PM Feb. 17 .......... vs. Pike Central 7:00 PM Feb. 20 ...... at Wood Memorial 7:30 PM Feb. 21 .. at Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Feb. 24 ............vs. Forest Park 7:00 PM Feb. 27 .......... vs. North Posey 7:00 PM

Nov. 22 ..............vs. Northview 1:00 PM Nov. 25 .... vs. Wood Memorial 7:30 PM Nov. 29 ...................... at North 7:30 PM Dec. 6 .............. at Pike Central 7:00 PM Dec. 12 ...................... at Bosse 7:30 PM Dec. 16 ............ vs. Mt. Carmel 7:30 PM Dec. 19 vs. Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Dec. 22 ....... vs. Lawrenceville 7:15 PM Dec. 23 ...................... vs. Reitz 5:30 PM Dec. 26 .................. Mt. Carmel 7:15 PM Dec. 26-27 ................ OPEN DATES TBA Jan. 6 ................ vs. Soth Knox 7:00 PM Jan. 9 ...................at Boonville 7:30 PM Jan. 10 ................. at Harrison 7:30 PM Jan. 16 ... vs. Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Jan. 23 ............ at Washington 7:00 PM Jan. 24 ....................... at Reitz 7:30 PM Jan. 30 .............. vs. Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 31 ............ at North Posey 7:00 PM Feb. 6 ................ at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Feb. 12 ...... vs. South Spencer 7:30 PM Feb. 17 .................... at Jasper 7:00 PM Feb. 21 .................. vs. Central 7:00 PM Feb. 24 ........ vs. Heritage Hills 7:00 PM Feb. 27 .. vs. Evansville Day School 7:30 PM

GIBSON SOUTHERN TITANS GIRLS 2014-2015 VARSITY SCHEDULE

PRINCETON TIGERS GIRLS 2014-2015 VARSITY SCHEDULE

COACH: MARK MONROE

COACH: CHARLES MAIR

Nov. 8 ..................at Mater Dei 5:00 PM Nov. 8 Interschool Scrimmage 8:00 PM Nov. 11 ..................... at Castle 7:00 PM Nov. 14 ...... at Wood Memorial 7:30 PM Nov. 15 vs. Vincennes Lincoln 1:30 PM Nov. 18 ...................... vs. Reitz 7:30 PM Nov. 21 .............. vs. Princeton 7:30 PM Nov. 25 ...................... at Bosse 6:00 PM Dec. 5 ............... at Forest Park 7:00 PM Dec. 8 ........................ at North 7:30 PM Dec. 11 ............ vs. Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Dec. 12 .................... at Central 5:30 PM Dec. 18 ............ at Pike Central 7:00 PM Dec. 22 .................... vs. Linton 5:30 PM Dec. 23 ........ vs. South Central 7:15 PM Dec. 26 .... vs. Wood Memorial 5:30 PM Dec. 27 Toyota Classic at Princeton TBA Jan. 10 ................. at Tell City 1:30 TBA Jan. 13 ................... vs. Jasper 7:00 PM Jan. 15 .............. vs. Tecumseh 7:30 PM Jan. 17 ............ at Washington 1:30 PM Jan. 22 .............. at Southridge 7:00 PM Jan. 29 ............... vs. Boonville 7:30 PM Jan. 31 .......... vs. North Posey 1:30 PM Feb. 3 ........ vs. South Spencer 7:30 PM Feb. 5 ........... at Heritage Hills 7:30 PM

Nov. 8 ............ vs. North Knox 12:00 PM Nov. 11 ............ vs. Southridge 7:00 PM Nov. 14 ...................... at Bosse 7:30 PM Nov. 21 ..... at Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Nov. 25 ......... at Heritage Hills 7:00 PM Nov. 28 ..at Bedford North Lawrence 6:30 PM Dec. 2 ................ at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Dec. 4 ................. vs. Harrison 7:00 PM Dec. 8 .............. vs. Mt. Carmel 7:30 PM Dec. 11 .................. at Booville 7:30 PM Dec. 13 ... at Vincennes Rivet 12:30 PM Dec. 18 ............. at South Knox 7:00 PM Dec. 22 ....... vs. Lawrenceville 5:30 PM Dec. 23 ...................... vs. Reitz 7:15 PM Dec. 26 ............ vs. Mt. Carmel 5:30 PM Dec. 27 ........................ OPEN DATE TBA Jan. 3 .................... vs. Central 2:30 PM Jan. 7 .... at Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Jan. 10 ........... vs. Washington 1:30 PM Jan. 15 .... vs. Wood Memorial 7:30 PM Jan. 22 .......... vs. Pike Central 7:00 PM Jan. 24 ...................... at North 1:30 PM Jan. 29 ................... vs. Jasper 7:00 PM Jan. 31 ...................... vs. Reitz 1:30 PM Feb. 6 ...................... vs. Castle 7:00 PM

WOOD MEMORIAL TROJANS BOYS 2014-2015 VARSITY SCHEDULE

WOOD MEMORIAL TROJANS GIRLS 2014-2015 VARSITY SCHEDULE

COACH: JOSH THOMPSON

COACH: JOHNY BARTLEY

Nov. 20 ....... at Evansville Day School 6:00 PM Nov. 25 ........................... at Princeton 6:00 PM Dec. 5 .......................... vs. Loogootee 5:30 PM Dec. 6 ............................ at Tecumseh 6:00 PM Dec. 12 ................... vs. Perry Central 6:00 PM Dec. 13 .............at White River Valley 5:30 PM Dec. 17 ....................... at Washington 5:30 PM Dec. 19 ....................at North Daviess 5:30 PM Jan. 9 ....................... vs. Pike Central 5:30 PM Jan. 16 ......... at Washington Catholic 5:30 PM Jan. 17 .......................... at Cannelton 7:45 PM

Jan. 23 ....................... vs. Barr Reeve 5:30 PM Jan. 24 ............................... at Shoals 5:30 PM Jan. 30 ............................ vs. Tell City 6:00 PM Jan. 31 .............. at Northeast Dubois 5:30 PM Feb. 6 ................... vs. Vincenns Rivet 5:30 PM Feb. 7 .......................... at Forest Park 5:30 PM Feb. 12 ....................... vs. Southridge 5:30 PM Feb. 17 .. vs. North Knox High School 5:30 PM Feb. 20 .................... Gibson Southern 6:00 PM Feb. 27 ........................ at South Knox 5:30 PM

Nov. 6 ................ South Central 6:00 PM Nov. 11 .............. Perry Central 6:00 PM Nov. 14 ......... Gibson Southern 6:00 PM Nov. 18 ............... at Tecumseh 6:00 PM Nov. 21 ............ at Pike Central 5:30 PM Dec. 2 ............ vs. North Posey 6:00 PM Dec. 4 vs. Washington Catholic 5:30 PM Dec. 9 ............... at Barr Reeve 5:30 PM Dec. 11 ...... vs. South Spencer 6:00 PM Dec. 18 ............ vs. North Knox 5:30 PM Jan. 6 .......... at Springs Valley 5:30 PM

Jan. 8 ............... vs. Loogootee 5:30 PM Jan. 13 ............. at South Knox 5:30 PM Jan. 15 ................ at Princeton 6:00 PM Jan. 17 ............... at Cannelton 6:00 PM Jan. 20 .............. at Southridge 5:30 PM Jan. 22 vs. White River Valley 5:30 PM Jan. 27 .. vs. Northeast Dubois 5:30 PM Jan. 29 ........ vs North Daviess 5:30 PM Feb. 2 ...................... at Shoals 5:30 PM Feb. 4 ...... vs. Vincennes Rivet 5:30 PM

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A Convenient Way To Keep Young Athletes Hydrated (NAPSI)-Any way you slice it, watermelon can be a healthful snack, particularly when you want to make sure young athletes are getting enough liquids.

Parents are often concerned about the amount of fluids their children get before, during and after sporting activities. These liquids can come in the form of water, sports drinks and fresh fruit snacks, such as slices of watermelon.

As any mom or dad with a young athlete can tell you, parents of team members often take turns providing snacks for their young athletes. "Ideally, these snacks should be a fruit with a high water content," says Barbara Levine, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nutrition in Clinical Medicine and Director, Nutrition Information Center, Weill College of Medicine of Cornell University, New York, NY. "Watermelon," says Levine, "is a favorite fruit among kids and is called the natural hydrator because it's 92 percent water. For sports activities, watermelon served in slices is easy for children and teens to eat. An inch-wide slice contains about a cup of fruit.

"And watermelon is more than a delicious thirst quencher," adds Levine. "It contains important vitamins and phytochemicals for growing bodies. A two-cup

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serving of watermelon has 20 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A and 25 percent of the daily value of vitamin C. It's also a source of potassium and a leader in the powerful antioxidant lycopene."

Keeping children well hydrated should be a priority, especially when they are members of competing sports teams.

Suzanne Nelson Steen, D.Sc., R.D., head of the Husky Sports Nutrition Services in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Washington in Seattle, offers excellent advice on the subject on the Web site www.momsteam.com. "Kids should drink on a schedule, not just when they are thirsty," says Steen.

"By the time your child says he is thirsty, he is already dehydrated," she advises. She says that children should be reminded to drink five to nine ounces of water (10 to 18 half-ounce "gulps") every 20 minutes during activity and teenagers should drink more.

Finally, Dr. Steen reminds parents that kids' fluid intake needs to be supervised because children do not instinctively drink enough fluids to replace water losses.

With a little planning, you can help ensure that your children are well hydrated and happy.

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

GAMES FOR JAN. 30 - FEB. 4 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS CENTRAL VS. REITZ MATER DEI VS. MEMORIAL JASPER VS. NORTHEAST DUBOIS GIRLS NORTH VS. HARRISON JASPER VS. FOREST PARK BOONVILLE VS PIKE CENTRAL TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE

MATER DEI VS. MEMORIAL (BOYS) __________________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

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2014-2015 BOYS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: HEATH HOWINGTON Nov. 22 ........ at Vincennes Lincoln 1:00 PM Nov. 26 ......... at Evansville Central 7:00 PM Dec. 5 ...................... at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Dec. 12 ................... Heritage Hills 7:30 PM Dec. 13 ...... Evansville Day School 7:00 PM Dec. 19 ........ Evansville Mater Dei 7:30 PM Dec. 20 .................. at Pike Central 6:30 PM Dec. 23 ............ at Vincennes Rivet 7:00 PM Dec. 29-30........ Hoilday Trny at Vincennes Lincoln TBA Dec. 31 McDonald’s Holiday Trny at Vincennes Lincoln 2:30 PM Jan. 6 ...................................North 7:00 PM Jan. 10 ....................... Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Jan. 16 ..................... at Tecumseh 7:30 PM Jan. 17 ....................... Forest Park 6:30 PM Jan. 24 .............. at South Spencer 7:30 PM Jan. 28 .................... South Central 6:30 PM Jan. 31 .......................... Princeton 7:00 PM Feb. 6 ...................... at Southridge 7:00 PM Feb. 12 ............... Evansville Reitz 7:00 PM Feb. 14 ................... Perry Central 1:30 PM Feb. 20 ...................... at Boonville 7:30 PM Feb. 21 ........................ at Tell City 7:30 PM Feb. 27 ........... at Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Mar. 3-7 ............................... Sectionals TBA

2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: TRACY STROUD Nov. 7 ............................. at Washington 6:00 PM Nov. 18 ............... at Evansville Harrison 7:30 PM Nov. 21 ............................. at Mt. Vernon 7:30 PM Nov. 22 ........................ Vincennes Rivet 6:30 PM Nov. 25 ..................... Evansville Central 7:00 PM Dec. 2 .. at Oakland City Wood Memorial 7:30 PM Dec. 4 ...................... Vincennes Lincoln 7:00 PM Dec. 9 ............................... at Southridge 7:00 PM Dec. 15 .................... at Evansville Reitz 7:30 PM Dec. 18 ................. Evansville Mater Dei 7:30 PM Dec. 22 ....................... Evansville North 7:30 PM Dec. 26 ..... Merry Mule Holiday Tourney 2:00 PM Dec. 27 ..... Merry Mule Holiday Tourney 5:00 PM Dec. 29 ..... Merry Mule Holiday Tourney 7:00 PM Jan. 6 ............................ at Washington 7:00 PM Jan. 8 ................................... Tecumseh 7:30 PM Jan. 10 ........................ at Perry Central 1:30 PM Jan. 13 ............................. Heritage Hills 7:30 PM Jan. 17 ........................ at Pike Central 12:30 PM Jan. 20 ......... Evansville Reitz Memorial 7:00 PM Jan. 24 .................................. Tell City 12:30 PM Jan. 27 .......................... South Spencer 7:30 PM Jan. 29 ............................ at Forest Park 7:00 PM Jan. 31 .................... at Gibson Southern 1:30 PM Feb. 10 ......... Sectionals at Forest Park 5:30 PM Feb. 13 ......... Sectionals at Forest Park 5:30 PM Feb. 14 .......... Sectionals at Forest Park 6:00 PM

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BASKETBALL DRIBBLING - 10 KEYS TO SUCCESS! Dribbling is probably one of the most popular skills of the game - second only to shooting. Players at every level of competition love to dribble the basketball! There's something about having that basketball in your hands that just feels magical!

Most players and coaches spend a good portion of their practice time working on various basketball dribbling skills and drills. In order for players to become effective and efficient at dribbling the basketball they must continually improve their techniques and fundamentals.

Players that are dedicated to improving this critical aspect of the game - those willing to put in the time and effort needed to succeed - will turn into incredibly effec-

tive dribblers. They will become virtually unstoppable with the basketball!

Being effective at dribbling a basketball not only helps improve all other aspects of a player's game - but also helps make the players around them better! As players work toward becoming better at dribbling the basketball there are certain key elements they must be aware of and keep in mind at all times.

Here are the 10 keys to dribbling a basketball successfully: 1. Players must stay low when they are dribbling.

2. Players must keep their head up while dribbling.

3. Players must attack their defender -

not avoid them.

4. Players must dribble with a purpose - avoid wasted movement.

5. Players must constantly work to improve their weak hand.

6. Players must protect the basketball with their body and off hand.

7. Players must work on change of pace and change of speed dribbles in order to keep the defender off balance.

8. Players must be able to change direction with their dribble to keep the defender off balance.

9. Once a player beats their defender they must: Keep their dribble out in front of them, Keep their defender behind them and, Close the gap between them.

10. Players must work constantly at improving their dribbling techniques and mechanics.

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2014-2015 GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: BARB DAYTON Nov. 6 at Tecumseh Scrimmage 6:00PM Nov. 11 ...... at Gibson Southern 7:00 PM Nov. 15 ........ Terre Haute South 7:00 PM Nov. 18 ........................... Bosse 7:00 PM Nov. 22 ............... Floyd Central 7:00 PM Nov. 26 ........................... North 7:00 PM Dec. 4 .................... at Boonville 7:30 PM Dec. 9 ..... at Henderson County 7:30 PM Dec. 11 ..................... at Central 7:00 PM Dec. 13 ... Bloomington South 10:30 AM Dec. 16 ...................... Harrison 7:00 PM Dec. 20 ............... New Albany 12:30 PM Jan. 2-3 ........ BNL Tournament 9:00 AM Jan. 8 .......................... at Reitz 7:00 PM Jan. 10 .............. Jeffersonville 7:00 PM Jan. 13 ....................... SIAC Tournament Jan. 16 ....................... SIAC Tournament Jan. 17 ....................... SIAC Tournament Jan. 22 ...................... at Jasper 7:00 PM Jan. 27 ....................... at Bosse 7:00 PM Feb. 3 ...................... Memorial 7:00 PM Feb. 5 ...................... Mater Dei 7:00 PM Feb. 6 ................... at Princeton 7:00 PM Feb. 13 .............................Sectional TBA

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HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL DEFENSE: 10 TIPS FOR SUCCESS (continued from previous page)

In order to become a complete defensive player, you must: 1. Have quick hands and quick feet.

2. Be able to jump quickly and repetitively.

3. Have good instincts and react quickly to the action on the court.

4. Have a coach that is focused on and committed to improving individual and team defense.

5. Be able to play a variety of defenses (Man-to-man, zones, half-court

traps, full-court press, etc...).

6. Be able to make a quick transition from the offensive end of the floor to your defensive position.

7. Have a thorough understanding of the entire game and all of its concepts and strategies.

8. Communicate with your teammates on the defensive end of the court.

9. Be able to play both strong-side and weak-side defense equally as well.

10. Practice proper defensive stance,

footwork and positioning.

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

GAMES FOR FEBRUARY 6-11 Circle The Team You Predict Will Win

BOYS MT. VERNON VS. PRINCETON HARRISON VS. MEMORIAL BOONVILLE VS. HERITAGE HILLS GIRLS CASTLE VS. PRINCETON HENDERSON CO. VS. CALLOWAY CO. CENTRAL VS. TERRE HAUTE NORTH TIE BREAKER GAME GUESS THE SCORE

CASTLE VS. PRINCETON (GIRLS) ____________________ Circle your winner & give total points you think will be scored. If more than one with correct answer, drawing will be held.

Name _______________________________ Address _____________________________ City _________________________________ Phone _______________________________

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2014-2015 BOYS VARSITY SCHEDULE COACH: RICK WILGUS Nov. 22 ..... Harrison Scrimmage 12:00 PM Dec. 5 ........................ at Boonville 7:30 PM Dec. 12 ............................. Jasper 7:00 PM Dec. 16 .............................. Bosse 7:00 PM Dec. 19 .................... at Mt. Vernon 7:00 PM Dec. 20 ............... at Bosse Classic 8:30 PM Jan. 3 .................... South Spencer 7:00 PM Jan. 9 ............................. at Castle 7:00 PM Jan. 10 ........... at Gibson Southern 7:30 PM Jan. 13 ............. Old National Bank Classic TBA Jan. 15at Old National Bank Classic Central TBA Jan. 17 at Old National Bank Classic Castle TBA Jan. 20 ....... Evansville Day School7:00 PM Jan. 23 .............................. at Reitz7:00 PM Jan. 24 ............... Vincennes Rivet 7:00 PM Jan. 30 ....................... at Princeton7:00 PM Jan. 31 ......................... Mater Dei7:00 PM Feb. 6 .......................... at Harrison7:00 PM Feb. 12 .................... at North Pose7:00 PM Feb. 17 ............................ Central 7:00 PM Feb. 20 ....................... Vincennes 7:00 PM Feb. 24 ............................... North 7:00 PM Feb. 27 .................. at Washington 7:00 PM Mar. 3-7 ................................ Sectional TBA Mar. 14 .................................. Regional TBA Mar. 21 ............................. Semi Finals TBA Mar. 28 ...................................... Finals TBA

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Nov. 29 ......................... Silver Creek 2:30 PM

Dec. 3 ............................ at North 7:00 PM Dec. 9 ..................... Washington 7:00 PM Dec. 11 ......................... at Bosse 7:00 PM Dec. 18 ............ Vincennes Rivet 7:00 PM Dec. 29 ... Twin Lakes Invitational 2:00 PM Dec. 30 . Twin Lakes Invitational 10:00 PM Jan. 3 ......................... Plainfield 1:30 PM Jan. 7 ........................... Central 7:00 PM Jan. 13 . Old National Bank Classic 5:30 PM Jan. 16 Old National Bank Classic 7:00 PM Jan. 17 Old National Bank Classic 5:00 PM Jan. 20 ...................at North Posey 7:00 PM Jan. 22 ................... at Mater Dei 7:00 PM Jan. 27 ..................... at Harrison 7:00 PM Jan. 29 .......................... at Reitz 7:00 PM Feb. 2 .....................at Webster Co. 7:00 PM Feb. 3 .......................... at Castle 7:00 PM Feb. 5 ..................... Mt. Vernon 7:00 PM Feb. 10-14 ............................. Sectional TBA Feb. 21 ................................... Regional TBA Feb. 28 ...................................... Semi-State

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