Freshman Baseball drop a tough one to Tri-Valley tonight 16-12. Click on the link for game changer recap story. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NMSbV8d1Be3QrY-3wpR9ZibFdDRmDfk0taOLenA7NMU/edit?usp=drivesdk
Varsity baseball got walked off tonight at 2nd ranked St. Joe Ogden 3-2. Alford(3H, 2RBI), Walker, Gellner(2H apiece), Dabney, Hohulin with a hit. LaBelle (6IP, 1ER, 3K's). Spartans at home tomorrow vs Williamsville at 4:30.
Today's Activities
The Oly high school boys track team racked up 15 season-best performances at the Metamora Invite yesterday. Freshman Norman Bone had season PRs in both hurdles events, running 20.94 sec in the 110 m race and 50.51 in the 300 m race. Sophomore Brendon Hardimon chopped off time in the 100 & 200 m dash events, running 11.70 sec & 23.88 sec, respectively. Sophomore Kayden Thomas and junior Cohen Maness each added over 13 feet to their previous best in the discus with tosses of 103'5" and 94'8", respectively. CJ Moore, a junior, ran season-bests in the open 800 (2:12.01) and the JV 4x400 m relay(56.3 split). The three groups of varsity sprint relays secured season-best times in all three races with Kadyn Wilcox, Kaleb Jacobs, TJ Gellner, and Brendon Hardimon running 46.04 in the 4x100 m relay; Kadyn Wilcox, Kaleb Jacobs, Jaxin Baker, and Brendon Hardimon taking 6th place in the 4x200 m relay at 1:37.28; Kadyn Wilcox(PR-55.0 split), Kaleb Jacobs, TJ Gellner(PR-55.8 split), and Cohen Alexander taking 5th place in the 4x400 m relay at 3:40.65. Cohen Alexander, sidelined with injury since February, had his senior debut performance in the 400 m dash, where he took 5th place and ran an astonishing 52.75 sec! And finally, senior Chase Ragar went two for two running an All-time best 24.54 in the 200 m dash and jumping within inches of his season-record in the triple jump (40'3.25") to snatch 2nd place.
On Saturday, April 12th, the Olympia High School girls track team competed at the Chuck Danner co-ed Invite held at Metamora High School. Despite being short-handed due to injuries and absences, the team showed resilience with several athletes achieving personal records.
Kennadi had a standout performance in the discus, throwing a personal best of 22.76 meters. In the shot put, Abagail set a new PR with a throw of 7.8 meters. Annaston also delivered a strong performance in the long jump, hitting a personal best of 4.73 meters.
On the track, Maddison and Noelia achieved PR’s in the 100 meter dash, and Sidney notched a season best in the 1600-meter run after competing in the 3200 earlier in the meet. Emma Swartzendruber ran a great 800 and finished in 2nd, Amelia Kistner ran her first 3200 of the season and finished 4th place. Overall there were a lot of strong performances throughout the day. These girls are continuing to improve as the season progresses and it’s fun to see!
Come Join the Bunny Bop Easter Egg Hunt on April 13! NHS is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13 from 1-3 pm in the middle school gym. No reservations needed.
Come take photos and dance with the Easter bunny! Do crafts and enjoy games, face painting and a bouncy house! Egg Hunts will take place at 1:30 and 2:00 pm. $5 per child. Proceeds benefit St. Jude.
Email Mrs. Hapgood with questions: amanda.hapgood@olympia.org
JV Baseball wins big over Porta 15-5! Great job team! R.E.F.N!G2G+ click link for game changer story recap
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ms8Ea8Ai3EDxX3AMnFNiWmf0CzvXoFUGjhQKXiYlkYY/edit?usp=drivesdk
Varsity baseball will be on the road Monday at St. Joe Ogden at 4:30.
Varsity baseball wins at Cornerstone today 16-0. Hohulin(3B), LaBelle(5RBI, 2B), Gellner(3RBI, 2B) and B. Tackett(2B) with 2 hits apiece. Dabney(2B), Birky(3R, RBI), Walker(RBI) and Alford(RBI) each had a hit. B. Tackett(2.2IP, 0ER) gets the win, Wilson(1.1IP, 0ER) closed it out.
Today's Activities
Varsity baseball gets a 6-2 conference win at New Berlin tonight. Alford, Gellner 3 hits apiece. Dabney, Birky, I. Tackett and Walker 2 hits apiece. Walker gets the win (4.1IP, 4H, 1ER, 4K's) Dabney with the save (2.2
IP, 3K's). Spartans on the road tomorrow at Cornerstone 10am.
Varsity Softball with a home victory over Morton 6-5. Gabby Frye with the victory in the circle allowing 5 runs (one earned) with 8 strikeouts and had a two-run home run in the 1st inning. Khloe Chenoweth with 2 hits/double. Morgan Huffington with 2 hits and an RBI. Lily Gordon and Kennadie Finchum with an RBI each. Brooklyn Komnick with the game winning RBI single in the bottom of the 4th inning. The Lady Spartans improve to 7-2-1 on the season. JV Softball with a home loss to Metamora.
Today's Activities
Freshman baseball beat Champaign Central last night 11-0. Click link for game changer recap. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mclcj5o_8M7m9OYfYHsfgSPfkcTyd49-WMqNpDopUMs/edit?usp=drivesdk
Varsity baseball will continue their suspended game at New Berlin tomorrow (Friday, April 11th) at 4:30.
Thank you to our Assistant Principals for all the support they provide to students, staff and families! You are appreciated!
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Today's Activities
The JV softball game scheduled for today at Normal Community and the JV baseball game scheduled at home vs. Tremont have both been cancelled. Coaches will communicate about practice.