Issue 94 - Sports Reports
First Fall Issue of the Sports Report
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2020 Athlete Profile
Clayton Gregory
Clayton is a freshman at Richland. He was a member of the Bears soccer team and served at the manager for both basketball teams. He is also part of the high school Academic team.
"Well, for Academics, that would be winning 3rd place in the Morrisville History Bowl, and as a manager the girls defeating Licking for the Conference title." Clayton said was his best moments competing.
He plans on continuing his soccer career and being part of the basketball programs in a supporting role.
He was a member of the 2020 Girls Frisco League Basketball Championship team.
"Well, Coach Ward, I’ve known her for awhile now because I always helped at the Laquey Basketball Games, and she was always there. Now, for Richland I can talk to her about anything and she is always there. I can even get homework help from her, not to mention the fun gym classes with her. " He said how coach Ward had helped him over time.
He added this for advice he has, "You guys only get 4 years if high school, make it fun and memorable."
She is a Volleyball, Basketball, and Track Athlete. She is a Middle player in volleyball, center in basketball, and thrower in track.
She is also a member of FCCLA, the NHS secretary, Science Club secretary, and class president. this is her second year TCMH youth ambassador, part of the youth group at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
She has been part of the Missouri State Championships multiple times. Moncrief was part of the 4th place basketball team in 2019 and the state runner up in 2020. She also placed 4th in the Shot Put at the state track championships. She was also part of the final 4 volleyball team this last season.
"Being able to go to go to state in all three of my sports." Moncrief said about her best memories at Licking.
She plans on becoming a nurse after college.
Career Accomplishments:
Volleyball:
1st Team All District
3rd Place in State
Basketball:
Mansfield All Tournament Team
4th Place in State in 2019
2nd Place in State in 2020
District Champs all 4 years.
Track:
State Qualifier three years in a row
4th in state in 2019
"All of my coaches have left a mark on me and have helped me understand and value hard work and have showed me what I would have to do to get where I want to be in my life." She said about the help coaches have given her.
She closed with this advice,"Enjoy the memories and the time spent with your teammates, they are your second family."
Kelly Lewis - Senior - Licking High School
Lewis is going into her final season. She has been a member of the Lady Cats track program the last several years.
In 2018, she was the Class 2 State High Jump Champion in 2018. “Standing up on that podium was something I will never forget.” She said about that day.
Lewis was also a cheerleader from her freshman year until she was a junior. She Tied the school HJ record at 5’4”.
She also participates in National Honor Society (NHS), Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA), Science club, and Pep club.
Lewis said this about Coach Steven Rissler on how he has helped her over the years, “Coach Rissler has greatly helped me during my track career, he would take time out of his day to come and coach me in high jump and he was at as many meets as he could be at, constantly giving me advice and tips on how to get better. He has always been confident in me and I thank him for that. I would also like to thank all of the other coaches on the team that have pushed me to get me where I am today.”
Track Accomplishments:
2017
2nd place in high jump at districts
1st place in triple jump at districts
2018
1st place in the 4×100 meter relay at districts
1st place in the 4×200 meter relay at districts
1st place in high jump at districts
1st place in triple jump at districts
3rd place in triple jump at sectionals
1st place in high jump at sectionals
8th place in triple jump at state
1st place in high jump at state
2019
1st place in high jump at districts
3rd place in triple jump at districts
3rd place in long jump at districts
“Don't doubt yourself so much. Chances are you're doing exactly what you're supposed to be doing. Don't over think it. It's all muscle memory. Make sure you go hard in practice, its very rewarding in the end. Listen to your coaches, you may not like it, but they really do know what they are talking about. Most importantly, enjoy every second of your sport, it will be over before you know it.” Lewis said when asked about advice to give to others.
She said this about track and sportsmanship, “No matter what, even if someone beats you in high jump, we always congratulate each other. We are genuinely happy for each other, not negative that we did not win. “
Lewis ended with this, “I am extremely thankful that I was able to be a student athlete in high school and I would not go back and change anything. Being a student athletes has taught me how to manage my time, and has overall made my high school career better.”
Gideon Antle - Senior - Licking High School
Antle has been part of the Licking baseball program almost all of his life. He has played Center field, Shortstop, and Pitcher throughout his career.
After this season, he plans on attending Jefferson College and playing baseball. One day he would like to play professionally.
He is also a Member of FCA, NHS, and the Science Club. Antle played basketball his freshman and sophomore years. He is also a member of the 1,000 pound club at our school. Antle a class officer. He served as the president 2 years prior and this year as the secretary.
"During a regular season game I hit a go ahead home run off the best pitcher in the conference. It was a huge momentum swing and helped us to win the game later on." Antle said was his best memory competing.
His great moment of sportsmanship was when, "The summer before my freshmen year I played travel ball with a team named the Missouri Bandits. We had a huge fan named PJ who had cerebral palsy. We let him hit at the end of the game and run the bases. He loved it."
He has been a 2 time first team All State Athlete and on the 2019 JR Sunbelt All Tournament Team.
Antle said this about his dad and the support he has given him, "My dad, Coach Harv Antle has left the biggest mark on me. He has helped me through life and baseball exponentially. His baseball wisdom along with his faith and how to walk through life has helped me the most."
He closed with this, "Train train and train. Lifting weights and smashing baseballs in any spare time I’ve gotten has helped me get to where I want to be as a high school player. This will continue to help me through my college career."
Issue 93
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This issue features multiple champions and a basketball wrap up.
This includes a basketball update for Pulaski County and Frisco League Schools.
The Tigers faced the Gladiators in the final game of the season. They picked up a 35-12 win over the Gladiators. They closed the season out as the Regular Season Champion.
The Tigers and Gladiators were tied at 6 points each after the first period. Black led the Tigers with 4 points. The Gladiators were led by #3 with 3 points. Tremell scored his first points of the season with a 2 point baskets in the period.
The Tigers outscored the Gladiators 11-0 in the second period to give them a 17-6 lead at the half.
"I am proud of their second quarter in the first half. We have come out and done better each after tough first period. Several players stepped up including Tremell in a big way. He hit a key shot." Head Tigers Coach Allen Hilliard said about the first half.
The Tigers were led by Schwass with 7 points in the first half. #3 led the Gladiators with his 3 points.
The Gladiators outscored the Tigers 6-4 in the third period of the game. #18 had 4 points in the period for the Gladiators while both Tibbs and Smith scored for the Tigers. The Tigers still led 21-12 going into the final quarter.
The Tigers closed the game out with a 14-0 shutout. This was the second game in a row where the Tigers shutout their opponents in the fourth quarter.
The Tigers were led in the fourth by Schwass with his 9 points. Fielder, Murphy, and Tremell also scored in the quarter.
The Tigers improved to 7-0 on the season with the 35-12 win. They will play the 1-5 Gladiators or 1-5 Blue Devils on Saturday the 22nd at the Waynesville Middle School.
"I am proud of the team. They had a great game overall. They worked together as a team this game." Hilliard said. He added, "I am looking ahead to the 22nd when we play out first playoff game. We will have a chance to finish the season strong. All the credit goes to the kids."
Schwass 16 Pts 3 Reb 2 Stl 2 Ast; Black 8 pts 2 Reb 2 Stl; Murphy 6 Points 2 Reb 1 Ast; Tremell 3 Pts 1 Reb 2 Stl; Fielder 2 Pts 2 Ast; Tibbs 2 Pts 2 Stl; Smith 2 Pts 5 Reb 1 Stl; Bednarik 1 Reb; Johnson 1 Reb 2 Stl; Dechard 3 Stl.
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