With only 54 posts this year, 2012 was the slowest year for me doing the blog....and it continues to be tough to find the time and energy to put into the site like I did back in 2008 & 2009 when I first started the site.
Not sure what 2013 will bring as far as this site will be concerned, but I'll do my best to keep it up and running. It may evolve into more of a reference site, with less focus on the week to week happenings. I still plan to continue the Football Playoffs series, and have a few other things of a historical nature that you'll enjoy reading.
On to the update....
Girls Basketball
The girls hoops squad is off to a fast 5-1 start, counting tonight's win over Mansfield Senior. Their only loss was to undefeated West Holmes. Senior Hannah Plybon became the school's all-time leading scorer last week against Lexington. Plybon's career points stand at 1,496 points through the West Holmes game, and for her record breaking effort, she was nominated for the JJHuddle/Ohio National Guard Player of the Week honor, and in a voting poll, won the award with over 80% of the vote. Likely the first of many awards she will receive this year, including a very impressive 4th consecutive All-Ohio honor.
The girls will travel to Danville this Saturday (2pm, varsity only), take on Madison at home next Thursday and then travel to North Canton to play Norton in the Lady Vikes Classic on Saturday the 29th.
Boys Basketball
The boys team is off to a tough start, dropping their first four games, two being OCC contests. They travel to Wooster this Friday and then face Northwest in the annual WQKT Smitty Classic over at the College of Wooster on Saturday. They will then face Clear Fork at home on Friday Dec. 28th, which is also the night for the Booster Club car raffle. Tickets are $10 ea. or 3 for $20 and make great stocking stuffers. On sale at Serpentini's, Crown Investments and out of the OHS Athletic office. Assuming they'll be sold the night of the drawing in the high school lobby.
(Click here for an info sheet for the Smitty and the Lady Vikes Classic, including game times and ticket prices)
Wrestling/Swimming
On Thursday Dec. 27th, the wrestling team will participate in the Manchester Invitational and on Saturday Dec. 29th the swim team will participate in the Cloverleaf Invite at Wooster High School.
Moment of the Year?
Not going to run down a top 10 like I did a few years ago...but a few events in Red Rider sports in 2012 stick out as special. In no particular order...the baseball team going to regionals, the softball team dominating and winning the OCC, the turf project at Red Rider Stadium, another district title for boys basketball, the volleyball team making the final 4, Hannah Plybon breaking the school scoring record. I think out of all those, the turf project and the volleyball final 4 run stick out as the two big stories of the year. All were great accomplishments though.
Have a blessed and Merry Christmas!!
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