Sports - October 2011 Archive
Foresters lose to powerhouse Taylor
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Playing the No. 13 team in the country is no easy task as the HU volleyball team learned Wednesday night when they lost in straight sets to the Trojans of Taylor University, 25-11, 25-23, 25-17.
After a lopsided first set, it looked like an upset-in-the-making as the Foresters stormed back to take a 23-19 lead in the second set but couldn’t hold on as the Trojans reeled off the next six points to reclaim the set and momentum... Read More...
HNHS Alumni Game Fundraiser
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
November 5, the boys and girls basketball teams are hosting an alumni game as a fundraiser for both programs. Anyone who graduated from Huntington North High School is welcome to play. We are asking that each participant donate $20 to the programs. With this donation, you will receive a HNHS alumni tshirt and a chance to play against fellow alumni players
When: November 5
Where: HNHS main gym
Time: 4:00 pm Male Alumni (graduated 1999 or before)
5:00 pm Female Alumni
6:00 Male Alumni (graduated 2000 or after)
Admission donation $2 for adults, $1 for students... Read More...
Cougars bring Foresters' season to end
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 24th, 2011
In a battle for the final spot in the conference tournament, it was the University of Saint Francis who came away with the 3-1 win over the Forester men’s soccer team to advance to postseason play.
Plenty of heart and soul but missed opportunities defined HU’s match against the Cougars on Saturday... Read More...
Foresters stay competitive
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 24th, 2011
Up against MCC foes Marian University and Mount Vernon Nazarene University over the weekend, the Forester volleyball team dropped consecutive matches to move to 6-21 on the season, 1-15 in conference play.
On Friday night, HU gave the Knights all they could handle, taking them to five sets but coming up short, 21-25, 25-19, 26-24, 15-25, 14-16... Read More...
Foresters fare well
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 24th, 2011
Up against some of the top teams in the NAIA, the Forester cross country teams had a great showing at the Great Lakes Cross Country Challenge at Aquinas College on Saturday.
The men’s team finished seventh out of 30 teams, beating five of the ten nationally ranked teams and finishing first of the eight conference teams at the invitational... Read More...
HU inches closer to a top four
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 24th, 2011
With the regular season coming to an end, the Forester women’s soccer team not only inched closer to solidifying a top four finish in the conference standings, they also made school history by notching the program’s first ten-win regular season with a 1-0 win over the University of Saint Francis on Saturday afternoon... Read More...
HU women's soccer drops to fourth
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Playing under the lights in the cold and rain, the 13th-ranked Cougars of Spring Arbor University took it to the visiting Forester women’s soccer team 4-1 Wednesday night. With this loss, HU drops to fourth in the conference standings with a 3-2-2 MCC record.
The Cougars owned possession through much of the match and scored their first goal in the 21st minute... Read More...
Foresters fall in straight sets
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Hosting 20th-ranked Indiana Wesleyan University on Wednesday night, the Forester volleyball team learned firsthand why the Wildcats are receiving national attention as they lost in straight sets, 25-15, 25-17, 25-14.
After jumping out to early leads in the first two sets, HU couldn’t hang on as the Wildcats’ scrappy defense and power hitters finally got the best of the Foresters... Read More...
RYS Results of 11-14 Soccer Tournament
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The double elimination tournament wrapped up the season for Roanoke Youth Sports’ 11-14 Soccer program. The championship game featured a match-up between Automatic Door Controls and Frederick’s Photography. Frederick’s Photography wore down Automatic Door Controls to win the game by a score of 4-1, but great plays were common and there were plenty of displays of good sportsmanship by both teams... Read More...
RYS Results of 8-10 Soccer Tournament
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The single elimination tournament wrapped up the season for Roanoke Youth Sports’ 8-10 Soccer program. The championship game featured a tightly contested match between Sparks Trucking and Shear Techniques. The game was well played with Sparks Trucking eventually winning. The spirited match drew rousing cheers from both teams’ parents and supporters as the players and coaches displayed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the game... Read More...
RYS Results of 6-7 Soccer Tournament
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The single elimination tournament wrapped up the season for Roanoke Youth Sports’ 6-7 Soccer program. The championship game was an exciting match-up between Nelsons’ Farm Produce and Bippus State Bank. Bippus State Bank jumped out to an early lead, but Nelsons’ Farm Produce came back and eventually won the game... Read More...
HU recognized with Five Star Award
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that Huntington University has been named a recipient of the Champions of Character Five Star Award for the 2010-11 school year.
HU received the award based on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earned points in each of the following categories: character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion... Read More...
PAL Flag Football Standings Oct. 20
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
PAL flag football standings as of Oct. 20, 2011 are as follows:
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11&12 Year olds |
Wins |
Losses |
Ties |
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Coach |
Team Name |
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Erik Madsen |
Cowboys |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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Marshall Smith |
Colts |
4 |
2 |
0 |
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Jason Nightenhelser |
Bengals |
2 |
4 |
0 |
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Frank Houser |
Lions |
0 |
6 |
0 |
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Bowling Teams Host Nelsons Fundraiser
By Jim Bischoff on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The Huntington North bowling teams will host a Nelson’s Chicken and Pork Chop fundraiser on Saturday, October 29, at Oak Lanes. The fundraiser is from 11am-2pm and you can purchase your choice of Nelson’s chicken or pork chops. Tickets are $7.00 and include chips and a cookie. Nelson’s Pit-tatoes are also available this year for $3... Read More...
Viking Bowlers 7th at Clay Invite
By Jim Bischoff on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The defending state champion Vikings returned Tyler Carroll, Connor Brown, Tyler Krepp, Adam Shoemaker and Eli Little from last years championship team. They led the tournament through qualifying until the finals, when they were upset by 8th seed Hobart 361-339 in the round of 2-game Baker quarterfinals to finish tied for 7th... Read More...
Lady Viking Bowlers 3rd in Clay Invite
By Jim Bischoff on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The Huntington North Lady Viking bowlers opened their 2011-12 campaign with a strong 3rd place finish at the South Bend Clay Invitational Sunday afternoon at Chippewa Bowl. The Lady Vikes, 5th place in last February’s state finals, defeated Jimtown 370-252 in the two-game Baker quarterfinals but lost to Lake Central 344-272 in the semi-finals to finish 4th... Read More...
Foresters’ first scrimmage for Saturday
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The Huntington University men’s basketball team opens up its season this Saturday, October 22, when they host Siena Heights University for a 1:00 p.m. scrimmage. The public is welcome to attend. Admission is free but fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to a local food pantry... Read More...
Back-to-back PKs doom Foresters
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Rain didn't stop the MCC battle between the Forester men's soccer team and Spring Arbor University as the Cougars came away with the 3-1 road win on Tuesday afternoon.
After an evenly matched first half in which neither team scored, Spring Arbor found an empty net eight minutes into the second period to take a 1-0 lead... Read More...
HU wraps up fall season with 2nd place
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Playing at Greene Country Club in Fairborn, Ohio, the HU golf team shot a 623 to finish second at the Yellow Jacket Fall Invitational hosted by Cedarville University on October 17-18.
The windy conditions on Monday didn’t bode well for any of the five teams but it was Cedarville who sat atop the leader board with a 28-over-par 316 after day one... Read More...
Grossman earns HU Athlete of the Week
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
The Huntington University Athletic Department announced its Athlete of the Week for the week of October 17-23, 2011. Volleyball sophomore Melissa Grossman earned the honor for her outstanding efforts during the week’s competitions.
Grossman, a Huntington native (Huntington North High School), helped guide the Foresters to a 1-2 record last week... Read More...
Herber Repeats as MCC Runner of the Week
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
For the second time this season, Huntington University senior Joseph Herber (Fremont, Ind., Fremont High School) was named the Mid-Central Conference (MCC) Runner of the Week. He received this honor for the week of October 17-23 for his outstanding efforts at the Wilmington College Fall Classic this past weekend... Read More...
Rockey named MCC Runner of the Week
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
Huntington University freshman Erin Rockey (Shipshewana, Ind., Westview High School) was named the Mid-Central Conference (MCC) Runner of the Week for the week of October 17-23, 2011.
This past weekend Rockey participated in the Wilmington College Fall Classic. Despite the windy and rainy conditions, she ran to a tenth place finish out of 241 runners and crossed the line in 19:28 to not only establish a new personal best but also break the twenty-minute barrier in the 5K for the first time in four years... Read More...
#18 Trojans blank Foresters
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
The Huntington men’s soccer team traveled to Upland on Saturday where they fell prey to 18th-ranked Taylor University to the tune of 5-0.
Sitting atop the conference, the Trojans lived up to their ranking as they took control of the match from opening kick-off by scoring their first goal within the first ten minutes and then sprinkling four more throughout the afternoon to cruise to the 5-0 win... Read More...
MVNU hands HU first MCC loss of season
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
The HU women’s soccer team suffered its first MCC loss of the season to the Cougars of Mount Vernon Nazarene University by a score of 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.
Playing without leading scorer Brittany Hartman, the Foresters struggled offensively and for only the third time this season, never found the back of the net... Read More...
HU snags MCC win over Pilots
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
Hosting back-to-back MCC contests over the weekend, the Forester volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to Goshen College Friday night before bouncing back to claim their first conference win of the season with a 3-0 sweep over the Pilots of Bethel College on Saturday.
On Friday, the Foresters kept things close but eventually succumbed to the Maple Leafs in four sets, 25-20, 25-19, 20-25, 25-18... Read More...
Foresters finish fifth at Wilmington
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
Running at the Wilmington College Fall Classic on Friday, the Forester men’s and women’s cross country teams each finished fifth out of 26 teams in their respective race.
Leading the pack for the men’s squad was Joseph Herber who finished second overall out of 298 runners in 25:13... Read More...
Khudziy and Velez take 5th at Nationals
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
It was an action-packed week of tennis for sophomore Vlad Khudziy and senior Augusto Velez who earned automatic bids to the 2011 ITA Small College National Championships at Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama on October 13-16.
For the second time in as many years, Khudziy represented the Midwest at the ITA National Championships as one of the top eight players in small colleges from around the United States... Read More...
Cougar Volleyball Runner-up in Tourney
By Chris Oswalt on Monday, October 17th, 2011
The 8th Grade Lady Cougar Volleyball team placed 2nd in an all-day NELMSC tournament in Warsaw on Saturday. To get to the final game the lady Cougars defeated Milford 25-15, and 25-15; Indian Springs 25-22, and 25-20; and Whitko 25-17 and 25-19. In the finals Edgewood was just too much defeating CMS by the score of 17-25 and 19-25... Read More...
Crestview Beats Riverview in Volleyball
By Chris Oswalt on Monday, October 17th, 2011
Crestview prepared for the upcoming conference tournament by sweeping Riverview in Volleyball action on Thursday evening. The 7th Grade team finished their regular season with a record of 9-3 behind a 3 game thriller with the host Lady Raiders. Scores were 25-18, 22-25, and 15-10. Allyson Mettler led the way with 22 pts and Shelby Bowman contributed 5 to pace the Lady Cougars... Read More...
Riverview Athletic Review Wk of 10/10
By Mark Dubois on Monday, October 17th, 2011
Fall sports were wrapped up this week at Riverview! On Wednesday 10/12 the football teams played in the first round of the NELMSC conference tournament at home against Wawasee. Both teams were defeated and will not advance to the next round. The 7th grade team lost 12-22. Lucas Long threw a 50 yard touchdown pass to Carson Wright, who also had a 50 yard touchdown run, scoring both touchdowns for the Raiders... Read More...
Vikings Travel to New Castle
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 17th, 2011
The Viking football team travelled down the road to New Castle on Friday night October 14 2011.
New Castle has struggled this year and it looked like the Vikings were going to put them away early as the built a 21-0 led. The Vikings turnover problem then returned and the Vikings headed into halftime with a 28-21 lead... Read More...
Goetz Presented Player of the Game
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Dave Mettler from Mettler Insurance presents Player of the Game to Zach Goetz, senior. Goetz had 3 touchdown receptions in a 56-28 win over Richmond!
Pilots grab 5-3 road win over HU
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Up against a talented Bethel College squad, the Forester men’s soccer team scored three goals but it wouldn’t be enough as the Pilots found the back of the net five times to hand the Foresters their fourth MCC loss of the season.
It was a match of scoring frenzies as Bethel scored their first two goals within a four-minute span to take a 2-0 lead by the 15-minute mark... Read More...
Cougars have Foresters' number
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Facing the University of Saint Francis for the second time this season, the Forester volleyball team came out strong but couldn’t hang on as the Cougars picked up the 3-1 win, 24-26, 25-17, 25-19, 25-15.
Brittany Rooze led a balanced HU attack with 12 kills. Heather Medich and Rebekah Brown added ten and nine kills respectively... Read More...
HU tennis wraps up fall season
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 13th, 2011
The Forester women’s tennis team wrapped up the fall portion of its schedule with back-to-back home matches on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Against Anderson University on Tuesday, HU grabbed wins at the top of the line-up but dropped a 3-6 decisions to the Ravens.
Singles Recap:
#1 Haley Neiderhiser (HU) def... Read More...
Special Olympics Basketball Set to Begin
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Huntington County Schools Special Olympics basketball will begin their practices on Wednesday, October 19. It will be held at Crestview Middle School from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.
In previous years the athletes have participated in the Skills Program, 3 vs 3 team and 5 vs 5 team... Read More...
Cougar Football Ends it Season
By Chris Oswalt on Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Both CMS Football teams lost on Wednesday evening to Lakeview in the first round of the conference tournament to end their seasons. The 7th grade team lost by the score of 34-8. Scoring a touchdown for the Cougars was Matt Guhl. Michael Bowers helped to recover an onside kick.
The 8th grade team lost 32-0... Read More...
Khudziy and Velez receive All-Conference
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The Mid-Central Conference (MCC) announced its post-season awards for the 2011-12 men’s tennis season and earning an All-Conference spot for the second year in a row was sophomore Vlad Khudziy and senior Augusto Velez.
Together they play No. 1 doubles for the Foresters where they have accumulated a record of 14-2... Read More...
Neiderhiser named All-Conference
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The Mid-Central Conference (MCC) announced its post-season awards for the 2011-12 women’s tennis season and senior Haley Neiderhiser (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was among the list of All-Conference honorees for the fourth consecutive year.
Playing the Foresters’ number one spot in singles and doubles play for the majority of her collegiate career, Neiderhiser has established herself as one of the top players in the program’s history... Read More...
HU outlasts Pilots 3-2 in double OT
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
After their last two matches ended in double overtime ties, the Forester women’s soccer team finally snapped the trend with a critical 3-2 double overtime win over the visiting Pilots of Bethel College Tuesday night.
The Foresters owned possession much of the match, outshooting the Pilots 33-11, but it was Bethel who struck first in the 23rd minute to take a 1-0 advantage... Read More...
Foresters end in 0-0 deadlock with IWU
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
For the second time in a week, the Forester women’s soccer team ended in a conference stalemate after two extra periods. This time it was a 0-0 ending against the Wildcats of Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday of HU’s homecoming festivities.
While it wasn’t exactly the outcome HU was looking for, it was the best result against an IWU team since the program started in 1997... Read More...
PAL Results Week 5 and Standings
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
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Huntington goes 1-2 over weekend
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
In an action-packed weekend of volleyball, the Foresters lost a closely contested match to the visiting Racers of the University of Northwestern Ohio on Friday night before splitting a pair of matches at Indiana University East on Saturday.
As has been the case all season, HU has proven they can compete with just about anyone but their efforts didn’t land them in the win column as UNOH swept the three-set series, 25-19, 25-23, 25-17... Read More...
Knights grab 4-2 win under the lights
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Playing under the lights on Saturday night at Marian University, the Forester men’s soccer team dropped a 4-2 decision to the Knights to fall to 4-8-1 overall, 2-3 in conference play.
Things started off well for HU when Kyle Geiss beat his defender and the keeper on a ball sent in by Jake Essig in the 27th minute to give the Foresters an early but short-lived lead... Read More...
Foresters sweep Baker Invitational
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
The Huntington cross country teams successfully defended their home course as both the men’s and women’s teams took first place at the annual E. DeWitt Baker Invitational as part of HU’s homecoming activities.
For the men, Alec Rosario crossed the line first out of a field of 35 runners with a winning time of 26:25... Read More...
Riverview Athletics Review Wk of 10/3
By Mark Dubois on Monday, October 10th, 2011
On Monday, October 3rd, the Raider volleyball teams hosted Southwood. The 7th grade team won 25-20 and 25-22. Emma Gordon led the team with 8 serves, followed by Hayley Haynes with 5 and Brooke Richison with 4. The 8th grade team was defeated 16-25 and 24-25. Sarah Fryman, Carly Snyder, and Josie Adamson all contributed 7 points each... Read More...
Cougar X-Country Finishes Season
By Chris Oswalt on Monday, October 10th, 2011
Crestview Middle School Cross Country teams finished off their season on Saturday, Oct. 8th at the NELMS Conference Meet. The Lady Cougars Varsity team was led by Marissa Jamison who brought home a 10th place finish in a time of 12:27. Also finishing for the Lady Cougars were Chloe Scheiber (25), Katie Jamison (27), Emma Melcher (29), Becca Berry (36), Brittany Smith (40), and Paige Berry (42)... Read More...
Viking defeat Richmond on Senior Night
By Lamont Neal on Saturday, October 8th, 2011
The Richmond Red Devils were in town and a normal Friday night Football turned pink on senior night at Kriegbaum field on Friday night October 7th 2011. The Vikings were honoring their seniors and wearing pink to honor a greater cause.
The big plays started early as the Vikings were punting the ball away... Read More...
HU bumped out of MCC tourney
By Lamont Neal on Friday, October 7th, 2011
Looking to pull its second upset of the week, the #5 Forester men’s tennis team came up short, losing 5-0 to top-ranked Spring Arbor University on Thursday afternoon in semifinal action of the MCC tournament.
After sweeping all three doubles matches, the Cougars went on to claim wins at No... Read More...
PAL Football Standings Oct. 5
By Lamont Neal on Friday, October 7th, 2011
Below are the current PAL football stands as of Oct. 5, 2011.
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5&6 year olds |
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Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Ties |
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Heath Camomile/Zay |
Vikings |
4 |
0 |
0 |
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John Stanley |
Falcons |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Clark |
Panthers |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Brett VanDine |
Steelers |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Rob Schlicht |
Bills |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Chris Husband |
Bengals |
1 |
2 |
1 |
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Mike Chipchosky |
Ravens |
1 |
3 |
0 |
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Aaron Garner |
Cardinals |
0 |
4 |
0 |
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9&10 year olds |
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Team |
Coaches |
Team Name |
Wins |
Losses |
Ties |
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Brandon Glasgow |
Chargers |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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Dane Owens |
Eagles |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Lee Pasko |
Redskins |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Ken Tanner |
Seahawks |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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Rice |
Jaguars |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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Ray Houser |
Titans |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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Don Story |
49er's |
2 |
2 |
1 |
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Tony Johnson |
Steelers |
2 |
3 |
0 |
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Bennett |
Rams |
1 |
3 |
0 |
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Scott Street |
Buccaneers |
1 |
3 |
0 |
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Taylor match ends in 2-2 deadlock
By Lamont Neal on Friday, October 7th, 2011
It was a battle that lived up to its billing as the Forester women’s soccer team finished in a 2-2 stalemate after two extra periods against conference foe Taylor University on Wednesday afternoon.
In a critical match-up that featured two of only three teams still unbeaten in MCC play, the Foresters needed less than 60 seconds to show they were up for the challenge... Read More...
Lancers stick it to HU in straight sets
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Taking on Grace College in MCC play was no easy task for the Forester volleyball team as they fell prey to the Lancers in straight sets Tuesday night, 25-9, 25-19, 25-13.
HU never got into any sort of attacking rhythm as they struggled to match Grace’s offensive efficiency. The Lancers’ serving also proved to be a thorn in the Foresters’ side as they tallied nine aces to HU’s three... Read More...
Foresters drop to Goshen
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Playing some of their best ball of the season, the Forester men’s soccer team suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss to the visiting Maple Leafs of Goshen College Tuesday afternoon.
After an evenly-matched first half where neither team was able to find the back of the net, Adam Christner changed all that five minutes in the second stanza when he chased down a loose ball inside the 18 and ripped one past Goshen’s goalie to give HU the 1-0 lead... Read More...
Wesleyan knocks HU out of MCC tourney
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Up against #1-seeded Indiana Wesleyan University in first round action of the MCC tournament on Tuesday, the No. 8 Forester women’s tennis team fell prey to the Wildcats 5-0.
The Wildcats, who remain undefeated on the season, swept doubles play and proceeded to pick up wins at the No... Read More...
HU beats IWU to advance in MCC tourney
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Taking on # 4-seeded Indiana Wesleyan University in first round action of the MCC tournament on Tuesday, the #5-seeded Forester men’s tennis team didn’t play like an underdog as they dominated the Wildcats to claim the 5-0 win and advance to second round action slated for Thursday against top-seeded Spring Arbor University... Read More...
Cougar Volleyball Defeats So. Wells
By Chris Oswalt on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Crestview Volleyball traveled to Southern Wells and defeated the Raiders in Middle School Volleyball action on Tuesday evening. 3 sets were needed, but the 8th grade Lady Cougars prevailed by the scores of 23-25, 25-14, and 15-4. Leading the way were Alexa Hill with 11 pts, 4 kills, and 6 aces... Read More...
Wawasee Defeats CMS Football
By Chris Oswalt on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Wawasee defeated Crestview Middle School in both 7th and 8th grade football on Tuesday evening. the 8th grade team defeated CMS by the score of 14-34. Mason Mounsey threw a 45 yard touchdown pass to Gunner Wibel, with Jason Doctor adding the extra point. Austin Davidson also had a 10 yard touchdown run for the cougars... Read More...
Crestview Runs to a Split at Riverview
By Chris Oswalt on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Crestview Middle School traveled to Riverview on Monday evening to run against the Raiders. The style was very different from normal, but both teams went home with a victory because the 6th and 7th grade was won by CMS and the 8th grade was won by RMS. They combined the boys and the girls into one race and one team score, which doesn't normally happen... Read More...
Canal named MCC Offensive POW
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Huntington University men’s soccer freshman Todd Canal was named Mid-Central Conference (MCC) Offensive Player of the Week for the week of October 3-9, 2011, for his outstanding efforts during the week’s competitions.
Canal, an Indianapolis native (Covenant Christian H.S.), helped guide the Foresters to a 2-0 record last week... Read More...
Herber named MCC Runner of the Week
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Huntington University senior Joseph Herber (Fremont, Indiana, Fremont High School) was named Mid-Central Conference (MCC) Runner of the Week for the week of October 3-9, 2011, for his outstanding efforts at the Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic this past weekend.
Competing against 285 athletes representing 32 different schools, 15 of which were NCAA Division I institutions, Herber ran to a sixth place finish... Read More...
Barclay earns HU Athlete of the Week
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
The Huntington University Athletic Department announced its Athlete of the Week for the week of October 3 – 9, 2011. Women’s soccer junior Sam Barclay earned the honor for her outstanding efforts during the week’s competitions.
Sam Barclay, from Spring Arbor, Michigan (Western H... Read More...
HU finishes fifth in MCC regular season
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Playing two MCC matches over the weekend, the Forester men’s tennis team went 1-1 to finish fifth in conference play.
Against the University of Saint Francis, HU snagged a convincing 9-0 win on Friday afternoon.
After sweeping doubles play with 8-1 wins at all three spots, Huntington was just as dominate in singles action, giving up a total of only seven... Read More...
Foresters split over weekend
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Hosting a three-way over the weekend, the HU volleyball team picked up a 3-0 win over Purdue University North Central before dropping a 4-1 decision to Davenport University to move to 4-13 on the season.
Against the Panthers, the Foresters dominated play, sweeping them in straight sets, 25-15, 25-18, 25-13... Read More...
Foresters run well in Louisville
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
The Forester cross country teams traveled to Kentucky over the weekend to compete in the Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic on Saturday morning.
The HU men, competing in a field of 33 teams which included over 15 NCAA Division I schools, finished seventeenth overall. Leading the way was Joseph Herber who finished 6th in 25:09... Read More...
HU remains unbeaten in MCC play
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
After a 2-0 win over the Lancers of Grace College on Saturday afternoon, the Forester women’s soccer team is only one of three teams to remain undefeated in conference play.
As has been the case all season, the Foresters have had a variety of players step up and this weekend was no different as two rookies came up big to pace HU offensively... Read More...
Huntington spoils Wesleyan's homecoming
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
It was a picture perfect ending for a gritty Forester men’s soccer team who played spoiler to Indiana Wesleyan University’s homecoming by stealing a 3-2 double overtime road win over the Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.
After a series of unfortunate events that led to an easy Wesleyan score just four minutes into the match, the Foresters wasted no time letting the large homecoming crowd know they weren’t ready to throw in the towel... Read More...
Riverview Athletic Review Wk of 9/26
By Mark Dubois on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
On Monday, September 26 the volleyball teams hosted Whitko Middle School. The 7th grade team won 25-17 and 25-21. Brook Shoemaker scored a whopping 17 points for the Raiders! The 8th grade team fell 22-25 and 20-25. Josie Adamson contributed 9 service points.
On Tuesday the cross country teams traveled to Marion McCulloch... Read More...
CMS Volleyball Teams Get 2nd in Tourney
By Chris Oswalt on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Both 7th and 8th Grade Crestview Middle School Volleyball teams placed 2nd in their Crestview Volleyball Invitational this weekend. The 7th Grade girls got to the championship game by defeating Manchester 25-19, 25-11. Allyson Mettler led the way ith 11 points. Other leading scorer were Mackenzi Cannici, Ariene Butler and Kylie Kaylor with 6 pts... Read More...
CMS Run in 2 Meets
By Chris Oswalt on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Crestview Cross County competed in 2 events recently. The first was a 3 -way meet at Hartford City with Bluffton and Blackford. Both teams, boys and girls brought home victories. Marissa Jamison and Dillon Valenti were individual winners and then followed by many of their friends and fellow runners... Read More...
Vikings out to spoil Bearcats Homecoming
By Lamont Neal on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
The Viking Varsity football team travelled to Muncie Friday night September 30th to take on the Bearcats of Muncie Central. With the weather cold and windy the Vikings were looking to run the ball and control the line of scrimmage.
Caleb Richison returned the opening kick to midfield and the Vikings went to work pounding the ball against the Bearcats... Read More...
JV Vikes take on Muncie Central
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
The Viking JV football team took on Muncie Central Saturday, October 1. HNHS came out on top with a score of 34-0. The Vikes played very well offensively. Charleston Dydasco and Andy Spahr each scored two touchdowns. Keenan Leichty also scored a one yard touchdown. Zane Wygant and Tyler Veilleux each had interceptions... Read More...
HNHS Boys Soccer vs. Richmond
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
HNHS Boys Soccer took on Richmond on Saturday, October 1. The varsity team won with a score of 2-1. The game was tied 1-1 at the end of the second period. HNHS pulled ahead after scoring 5 penalty kicks. Tyler Wemhoff scored the goal with an assist from Dylan Wilson. Scoring penalty kicks were Trevor Willour, Tyler Wemhoff, Danny Becker, Tyler Henline, and Kyle Jolas... Read More...
