Osgood Journal Sports
January 30, 2007
"When they're hot,
they're hot"
Gary Franklin - Sports Editor
On Thursday night, January 25, the Jac-Cen-Del
Lady Eagles settled in for battle against ORVC opponent, the
Southwestern Lady Rebels. The Eagles' nest was rocking with
excitement as the two heavyweights met for the showdown. Both
teams were at 4-0 for the ORVC season and the winner would
likely take the 2007 championship title.
At the onset of the game JCD ranked #8 in Class 1A, while
SWH was holding a #2 ranking in Class 2A. With much to gain
or lose, the varsity Lady Eagles took the contest 53-52.
The incredible game included ties at 2, 4, 6, and 13, to end
the first quarter's action. The Lady Rebels advanced their
cause to a 9 point edge at 26-17 near the 4 minute mark of
the second quarter, before the Lady Eagles closed the gap
to 4 at the half time horn, 25-29.
The Lady Eagles managed to cut their deficit to just 1 at
the end of the 3rd quarter at 36-37. Senior Lady Eagles Emily
Einhaus' scoring of a FG drew the Lady Eagles to within 1
at 34-35, and Erika Simon put them on top by 1 at 36-35 with
her field goal. The Lady Rebels scored to end the quarter
back on top at 37-36.
An exciting fourth quarter warranted ties at 40, 42, and 50,
with Lady Eagle junior Kiersten Young connecting on 1 of 2
FT attempts, to regain the lead at 51-50 with just 13.8 seconds
remaining in the game.
The Lady Rebels immediately called a time out. Upon resumption
of play, with 8.7 seconds remaining, Lady Rebel Devin Brierly
dribbled across the half-court line. In her attempt to gain
momentum to drive to the basket, she tripped on her own feet
and fell, losing possession of the basketball.
Just the break the Lady Eagles needed, but the far official
some 50 feet away anticipated a foul on the Lady Eagles and
put Brierly on the line for 2. Brierly scored the pair to
give the Lady Rebels the lead at 52-51, with only 8.7 seconds
left for the Lady Eagles to recover.
Senior Lady Eagle Abby Rohlfing inbounded the ball to senior
Abby Lauber. Lauber drove the length of the court to take
a bunny shot from 5 feet for a 1 point JCD victory. Only 4
tenths of a second remained on the score board clock. Victory
was secured by the Lady Eagles at 53-52.
Ironically, senior Abby Lauber had made arrangements earlier
in the week to sign her Letter of Admission Acceptance to
Hanover College on Friday, January 26. Lauber plans to continue
her sports aspirations as a Hanover College Lady Panther -
"Do cats and birds mix?"
Lady Eagle scoring 53
Emily Einhaus 14
Erika Simon 12
Abby Lauber 10
Abby Rohlfing 10
Kiersten Young 5
Kaylin Ploeger 2
D/N score- Valorie Wagner, Kara Harlemert, and Kristen Hicks.
Carissa Simon- sick
DNP- Ciara Bonnlander, Alyanna Newhart, and Jessica Comer.
Lady Rebel scoring 52
Jessie Oliver 15
Sarah Roth 13
Kendall Withered 11
Devin Brierly 6
Sonja Bowyer 4
Gabrielle Neher 2
Haley Gray 1
DN score- Judy Ellis, Danielle Clark, Brittany Gavelek, Lydia
Osborne, Katie McKinley, and Hannah Hardy
Quarter scoring:
1. JCD 13-13 SWH
2. JCD 25-29 SWH
3. JCD 36-37 SWH
Final *JCD 53-52 SWH
The Lady Eagle reserve also won 50-49 after an overtime period.
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GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO
Pictured front, from left are Amy (mother), Abby,
and Bill (father). Standing are JCD Lady Eagle Varsity
Girls' Basketball Coach Scott Smith and JCDHS Athletic
Director Mark Meyer. The group witnessed Abby's signing
of her Letter of Admission Acceptance held at the JCDHS
Library on Friday, January 26, at noon.
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Lady Raider seniors' smiles
spell relief
Gary Franklin - Sports Editor
Fans gathered to honor the South Ripley Lady Raider basketball
seniors as they celebrated their last home game at SRHS on
Thursday, January 25. The Lady Raider competition was against
ORVC rival, Switzerland County Lady Pacers. The Lady Pacers
pulled off the varsity win by the score of 42-36.
About the seniors:
Abbey is the daughter of Tracy and Shirley Lemon.
Beth is the daughter of Mike and Janine Stratton.
Ashley is the daughter of Gary and Pam Thomas.
Ciara is the daughter of Artie and Connie McGuire.
The ladies and their parents were acknowledged for their positive
support and dedication to South Ripley schools and sports.
They will surely be missed in many aspects of South Ripley
activities.
Reserve action
SR 34-27 SC
The Lady Raider reserve won their match 34-27 over the Lady
Pacers. Lady Raider sophomore Katie Polly scored 15 to lead
the SR reserve team. SR freshmen collected the ret of the
Lady Raider reserve scoring. Rachel Yocum had 8, Sarah Webster
6, Kyla Sexton and Lakin Davis each added 4. The Lady Raiders
held the high score for SC to only 6 points.
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GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO
Pictured from left are Lady Raider
senior basketball players Abbey Lemon, Beth Stratton,
Ashley Thomas, and Ciara McGuire.
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