The OHS XC teams competed at the 34th Annual First to the Finish meet at Detweiller Park today. The girls’ team earned the 4th place trophy out of 48 complete teams (athletes from 70 teams). Sophomore Amelia Kistner was the lead runner for the Lady Spartans today, running an all-time best 19:34, chopping off over one minute from her previous best and earning an individual medal for 32nd place (out of 471 total runners). Rounding out the top-5 Spartans were Abby Litwiller (season-best 20:37), Chrystal Cornwell (season-best 20:43), Cam Lawson (season-best 21:31), and Emma Swartzendruber (season-best 21:38). Congratulations gals!
The boys’ team finished 26th out of 55 complete teams. Caden Clark was the lead runner for the Spartan guys today (season-best 17:28), followed closely by Cooper Phillips (season-best 17:29) & C.J. Moore (season-best 18:07).
OMS Softball comes storming back from an early 5-2 deficit to defeat Blm Evans 12-6 to advance to the regional championship on Tuesday vs Kinsley at Evans at 4:30.
OHS Soccer, now 7-3 overall, wins at Decatur Eisenhower Saturday morning 3-1.
Jace Whitted finishes twice. George Martin with a goal and assist. Assists also by Evan Deterding and Cole Fosdick.
Spartans play at home Tuesday v Calvary 4:30pm.
📸 Brooke Rogers
The Olympia girls golf team scored another victory tonight taking down Monticello. Leading the Lady Spartans was Madi Barnes shooting a 43. Emily Mayberry, Payton Ruestman, & Lexy Douglas all with a score 51’s, filled out the team’s score.
The OHS XC team celebrated their seniors this evening at a home meet vs. Lincoln. Congrats seniors, and good luck for the rest of the season. Our senior runners are Logan Farquhar, Madison Bales, Anna Bieber, Chrystal Cornwell, Cam Lawson, Abby Litwiller, and Irati Zaldua.
Congrats to the Lady Spartans placing first in Eureka’s inaugural Kool Classic Invite. Madi Barnes led the team with her first place finish. Laney Morrow, Riley Robb, Emily Mayberry, Libby Shaffer, & Paige Finchum all chipped in to make it a great win! Great job ladies!
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Olympia football would like to thank our community for their support Friday night. Our players definitely respond to the energy of the crowd. We need all of you to travel to Athens with us next week for a huge game. #Spearsup
Olympia 51 - Pittsfield 12 - Final
Two more wins in the books for OHS Soccer this week.
Nine different Spartans notched a goal or assist in two matches. Both opponents were held scoreless.
Goals by Jace Whitted (5), George Martin (4), Andrew Carroll, Luke Pratt, Elijah Smith, Elliott Hohulin, Mateo Martinez, and Tyler Carroll.
Assists by Martin (6), Whitted (2), Evan Deterding, Hohulin, Martinez, and Carroll.
Olympia is now 5-1 overall.
📸 Brooke Rogers
At Halftime. Olympia 28. Pittsfield 6
OHS Business Club Trivia Night
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New Home Jersey Hype video: https://youtu.be/gOCqQEX4PQQ
Hope to see a great crowd at the game Friday. #spearsup
OHS Soccer takes another road win at Peoria Manual.
George Martin netted 5 goals in the first half before the match was called due to weather.
Assists by Evan Deterding (3), Austin Rebbe, and Ismael Noufal.
Spartans Defense led by Andrew Carroll, Luke Pratt, and Goalkeeper Elijah Smith have held two teams scoreless early in the season.
Olympia is now 3-1 overall.
The OHS cross country teams had their first invitational of the season tonight at Three Sisters Park, hosted by IVC. Both teams brought home the 2nd place team trophies. In the girls’ race, top-10 finishers included Chrystal Cornwell (7th at 21:32) and Amelia Kistner (2nd at 20:48). In the boys’ race, top-10 finishers were Caden Clark(10th at 17:50), Logan Demling (9th at 17:49), and Cooper Phillips (6th at 17:42). Great work Spartans!
Final
After 1 quarter. Olympia 32 and Riverton 0.
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See you on the pitch.
Yesterday at Ewing Park, both of the OHS XC teams opened up the season with a win vs. Central Catholic. The girls took 2nd-8th places for a dominating victory, while the boys won by a slim margin 26-29. The lead runners for the Spartans were Abby Litwiller and Cooper Phillips.
Olympia Middle School Girls Basketball tryouts on:
Friday, September 2nd
AND
Thursday, September 8th
3:30-5:45 in the Middle School Gym
All athletes need to have an up to date physical and registered on the 8to18 website.
Question email tricia.gale@olympia.org