Osgood Journal Sports
August 26, 2008

Lady Raiders blow past Austin's Eagles in season opener, but find Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagles a bird of a different feather

Gary Franklin, Sports Writer

SR vs JCD Varsity Match
With high expectations, the Lady Raiders traveled to JCDHS for their first match on the road, only to find disappointment at matches' end.
The Lady Eagles and Lady Raiders teams each showed unwillingness to cater to the other as the games were played out. JCD captured the first game with a 27-25 score to set the tone. In game two of the match, again JCD prevailed to a final score of 26-24.
The final game of the best of five format ended in game three when the Lady Eagles swept the contest with a 3 game to 0 win by the score of 25-22 over the Lady Raiders.

SR vs JCD JV Match
With a great start to their season, the Lady Raiders attempted to continue their winning tradition, finding much more resistance from the Lady Eagles of Jac-Cen-Del, on Friday evening, August 22, at JCDHS.
In JV competition, the Lady Raiders battled to victory in two of the three game match. Jac-Cen-Del captured the first game with a 27-25 win following a very competitive back and forth game.
The Lady Raiders return to the court found them refocused and unwilling to give in to a defeat. Again a close fought battle kept interest high, but the Lady Raiders pulled off a 25-23 win to force game three.
Game three left no less battle tactics then either of the opening two games of the match. Back and forth the teams battled for a lead with the Lady Raiders eventually capturing the match victory with a mere 15-14 win.
Great intensity by both the teams in this early season meeting should lead to more of the same as they each improve as their seasons progress.

SR vs Austin
Smooth sailing was the flair of the action as the South Ripley Lady Raider volleyball teams went to work in their season opener at home against the Austin Lady Eagles on Tuesday, August 19.
The LadyRaider JV captured back to back victories to set the tone with wins of 25-19 and 25-21. The Lady Raider varsity followed suit, with a three of three game win for the match. Varsity scores were 25-22, 25-21 and 25-21.
The JV ORVC Tournament was to be played at Rising Sun on Saturday, August 23.
The Lady Raiders compete at home on Tuesday, August 26, against the Switzerand County Lady Pacers.
The Lady Eagles host SwShelby on Monday the 25th and Shawe on Tuesday the 26th.

 

SR & JCD Swiss Wine Festival Royalty

Gary Franklin, Sports Writer

South Ripley senior Rob Lafary was selected the 2008 Swiss Wine Festival Ambassador on Saturday, August 23. Rob is the son of Kris and Bob Lafary of Versailles.
Ashley Hunger, daughter of Ron and Melina Hunger of Versailles represented the Lady Raiders.
Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagle Valorie Wagner, daughter of Dennis and Flo Wagner of near Osgood, was named second runner-up in the Lady Ambassador contest.
JCD senior Gerald Hardesty, son of David and Jennifer Hardesty, also of the Osgood area, was the Eagle representative.

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO 2008 Swiss Wine Festival candidates pictured from left include South Ripley High School seniors Ashley Hunger and Rob Lafary. Representing Jac-Cen-Del High School are Valorie Wagner and Gerald Hardesty.