Osgood Journal Sports
December 11, 2007

2008 Ripley County Tourney draw held

Gary Franklin, Sports Editor

In an annually held luncheon meeting, held at the Cricket Ridge Golf Course Restaurant at Batesville, Ripley County High School representatives and local news media met for the 2008 RCT draw.

Batesville High School Athletic Director Mark Ferguson opened the meeting with introductions of those in attendance, as many had changed from last years attenders. Batesville Assistant Principal Sherri Preston offered a blessing for the buffet style meal.
Following lunch, Ferguson took the lead once again presenting information about upcoming changes and opened the opportunity for others to offer their suggestions. The meeting then proceeded to RCT plans and the draw.

During the draw, Milan and Batesville were slated to play the opening games of tournament action for each of the five contests, setting Jac-Cen-Del and South Ripley to follow with the second game at each venue site.

Ripley County Girls Varsity Tournament
Girl's action will be played at the Milan High School gym commencing at 6 p.m., with the Milan Lady Indians - coached by Jeff Stutler, in battle against the Batesville Lady Bulldogs - coached by Jason Slopsema.
The second game of the evening will commence around 7:45 p.m., between the Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagles - coached by Scott Smith and the South Ripley Lady Raiders - coached by Ashlee Miller.
The consolation game is set for a 6 p.m. onset on Friday night, January 4, with the girls' championship match to follow.

Ripley County Boys Varsity Tournament
Games will be played at the Batesville High School gym, commencing at 6 p.m. with the Milan Indians - coached by Randy Combs in battle with the hosting Batesville Bulldogs - coached by Mel Siefert.
The second game of the evening will commence around 7:45 p.m.between the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles - coached by David Bradshaw and the South Ripley Raiders - coached by Scott Holdsworth.

Ripley County Boys Reserve Tournament
Games will be played at the South Ripley High School gym on Saturday, January 5, commencing at 10 a.m. The slated opening battle will be between the Milan Indians - coached by Mike Myers, against the Batesville Bulldogs - coached by Bryan Helvie.
The second game of the morning, beginning at 11:30 a.m. will pit the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles - coached by Steve Narwold, against the South Ripley Raiders - coached by Kendall Sheets.
The championship game will follow the completion of game two, as their is no consolation game.
Boys' JV games entry is $5.00 at the door for the days events.

Ripley County Girls Reserve Tournament
Reserve Girl's games will be played at the Batesville High School gym on Saturday, January 5, commencing at 10 a.m. The opener slates the Milan Lady Indians - coached by Karisa Voss in battle against the hosting Batesville Lady Bulldogs - coached by Elliot Tekulve.
The second game, commencing around 11:30 a.m. slates the Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagles - coached by Matt McNew against the South Ripley Lady Raiders - coached by Thom Conover.
Girls reserve championship game will follow as their will be no consolation game.
Girls' JV entry is $5.00 for all sessions at the door.

Rip. Co. Freshman Boys Tournament
Freshman action begins on Saturday, January 5, at 10 a.m., at the Jac-Cen-Del High School. In the opener, the Milan Indians - coached by Mark Garrett engage in battle against the Batesville Bulldogs - coached by Darrick Cox.
Game two pits the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles - coached by Roy Thomas against the South Ripley Raiders - coached by Brad Samples, commencing around 11:30 a.m.
The championship game will follow as there is no consolation contest. Boys' freshman games entry is $5.00 at the door.

*DOORS WILL OPEN AT GAME SITES 1 HOUR BEFORE THE FIRST SCHEDULED GAME.

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Pictured from left are Ripley County Boys Basketball Head Coaches Mel Siefert of the Batesville Bulldogs, Randy Combs of the Milan Indians, David Bradshaw of the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles and Scott Holdsworth of the South Ripley Raiders. On the Boys RCT opening night, the Indians and Bulldogs will open against each other, followed by the Eagles against the Raiders.

 

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Pictured from left are Ripley County Girls Basketball Head Coaches Scott Smith of the Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagles, Ashlee Miller of the South Ripley Lady Raiders, Jason Slopsema of the Batesville Lady Bulldogs and Jeff Stutler of the Milan Lady Indians. On the Girls RCT opening night, the Lady Indians and Lady Bulldogs will open against each other, followed by the Lady Eagles against the South Ripley Lady Raiders.

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JCD Eagle varsity boys trim Chargers during homecoming, then devastate Trinity Lutheran

Gary Franklin, Sports Editor

Continuing with their winning momentum of the onset of the 2007-2008 basketball season, the Jac-Cen-Del Eagle varsity boys squad defended their undefeated season, with a fourth victory at home over the North Decatur Chargers on Friday, December 7 followed by a commanding defeat of the Cougars at Trinity Lutheran on Saturday, December 8.
The Eagles were victorious with a 7 point margin, 50-43 at the final horns sounding at home after making the North Decatur Chargers victim number 4 of the year, then proceeded to finish their weekend double header with a double plus out scoring of Trinity Lutheran at Trinity High School, 64-27.
The Charger battle presented a rough game, but the Eagles toed the mark and put their wings to the wind, soaring once again to a victory at the Eagles nest to keep their perfect beginning on track.
Balance again proved to be a strong asset for the Eagles, as many different players can and do step up to meet the challenge as preaented to them.
JCD vs North Decatur
Score by quarter
1st N. Decatur 10-6 JCD
2nd JCD20-18 N. Decatur
3rd JCD 34-32 N.Decatur
Final JCD 50-43 N. Decatur
Jac-Cen-Del Eagles 50
Blake Sutton 12
Tim Arnett 11
Matt Gehl 10
Gerald Hardesty 7
Brandon Gehl 6
Kellen Stolze 4
Non-scoring Eagles were Eric Horan, Aaron Harmeyer, Ethan Harmeyer, Daniel Harlemert and Shane Adams.
Nrth Decatur Chargers 43
Joe Gauck 14
Neal Ploeger 11
Stephen Speer 6
Alex Pulskamp 4
Aaron Gauck 4
Scott Kelp 2
Blake Litmer 2
Non-scoring Chargers were Travis Blodgett, Dustin Metz, Andy Seiter and Chad Ramsey.
JCD vs Trinity Lutheran
Score by quarter
1st JCD 20-7 Trinity Luth.
2nd JCD 30-13 Trinity Luth.
3rd JCD 43-21 Trinity Luth.
Final JCD 64-27 Trinity Luth.
Jac-Cen-Del Eagles 64
Matt Gehl 26
Blake Sutton 11
Tim Arnett 10
Gerald Hardesty 7
Brandon Gehl 6
Kellen Stolze 2
Eric Horan 2
Non-scoring Eagles were Aaron Harmeyer, Ethan Harmeyer, Daniel Harlemert and Shane Adams.
Trinity Lutheran Cougars 27
Alex Franke 12
Zach Smith 6
Ben Otte 5
Vanlies 3
Steven Schwipps 1
Non-scoring Cougars were Jeff Pinnow, Daniel Clayton, Ho Jin Lee, Greg Wehmiller, Derrick Shelley, Rodrigues, Pottschmidt, Frische and Tabeling.
*The Eagles travel for a double header weekend. On Friday, December 14, they head to Southwestern Hanover to take on the Rebels and on Saturday, December 15, they head to Rising Sun to face the Shiners. Both reserve matches are to begin at 6 PM.

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Pictured above are the '07-'08 Jac-Cen-Del High School Senior Homecoming Royal Court following the crowning of Aaron Harmeyer as King and Abbey Thole Queen. From left are; Zach Linville, Carissa Simon, David Busch, Kara Harlemert, Jeremy Wagner and Amanda Holt. The crowning and extracurricular activities took place between the JV and Varsity basketball game on Friday, December 7.

 

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Eagle junior, Blake Sutton (14), defends his ND Charger opponent. The Eagles won 50-43, keeping their perfect run in tact.

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Eagle junior Matt Gehl (30), sets the offense as he takes the ball out under the JCD basket. Gehl scored 26 points to lead all scorers against the Trinity Lutheran Cougars in their Saturday, December 8 victory at 64-27.

 

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Eagle senior, Kellen Stolze (32) puts the finishing touches on the Eagle victory over the ND Chargers with a pair of made free throws from the charity stripe as the game clock time was counting down.