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Comer’s big day a first for RHS girls golf PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joshua Keeran   
Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:40
DeGRAFF – Being from a small community, Riverside senior Heather Comer has learned to take nothing for granted despite the fact her golf game speaks for itself. 
On April 22, Comer did something no girl from Riverside has ever done when she signed a letter of intent to play college golf at Ohio Northern University.
“It’s a great privilege being from a small school,” she said. “Not many people get the opportunity to play collegiate golf, so it’s a great opportunity for me. I’m excited about meeting new people and playing on the golf team, because no body has ever done that from Riverside.”
Even though Comer became the first Riverside girl to qualify for the district tournament and holds the school record for lowest nine-hole score of 36, golf wasn’t her first love.
“Most of the time I dreamed about playing college softball, but then I grew to love the game of golf, so I decided that’s what I really wanted to focus on,” she said. “I started playing golf in fifth grade, but I really started focusing on it when I got to high school because I knew it would be tougher competition for me.”
Comer, who plans to major in clinical laboratory science, said she also considered attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
“I chose Ohio Northern because of their clinical lab program, and it was just a better fit for me there,” she said.
A Division III program, the Polar Bears are members of the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Once the 2013-2014 collegiate golf season kicks off, it appears Comer will be looked upon as one of the younger leaders on the squad.
“The coach told me I was one of their top recruits, so I’m hoping to improve their team and advance to some tournaments together,” she said.
 
Ross to play baseball at UF PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joshua Keeran   
Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:38
LEWISTOWN – The day Indian Lake senior Brandan Ross dreamed about while growing up came true on April 17 when he signed a letter of intent to play college baseball at the University of Findlay.
“It’s a great accomplish for everything I’ve done so far in my life,” he said.
Ross said he also considered Ohio Northern University, Ashland University and the University of Northwestern Ohio.
“I was considering a couple other Div. III schools, but I felt Findlay was the best fit for me,” Ross said. “It felt like home, and I liked the coaching staff. I just felt like it was the best choice for me.”
A Division II program, the Oilers are members of the Great Lake Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Once on campus, Ross will be vying for time on the mound and at first base.
“Next year, I will go in as a two-way player, and they said they will see where I fall after that.”
When asked what he was looking forward to most about college, Ross simply said, “national championship.”
Ross plans to study athletic training.
 
Oyer signs with Edison PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joshua Keeran   
Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:38
LEWISTOWN – When it comes to high school basketball, Indian Lake doesn’t get the same notoriety on the state level as some of its other Division II counterparts, but that didn’t stop senior Mikaela Oyer from drawing attention to what she brings to the hardwood. On April 17, Oyer agreed to continue her playing days at the next level by signing a letter of intent to play college basketball in Piqua, Ohio at Edison Community College.
“It’s a big stress relief off of me by making my decision, and it’s a dream I’ve been trying to fulfill for a long time,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to go on and fulfill a dream I’ve always wanted to do, and hopefully, it helps show people that just because you are from a small school doesn’t mean you can’t do something.”
Oyer said she also considered attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
“I really liked Otterbein, but Edison just seemed like the better fit because it is close and a two-year school,” she said. “I’m excited for my pick.”
Oyer said she is hoping to have an immediate impact on the court in her freshman season for the Chargers.
“The coaches said I will be playing,” she said. “They said they see me probably being a post player with some outside shooting.”
The Chargers, who finished 17-7 this past season, are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and compete in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference.
As for the student part of college, Oyer said she plans to major in business management and human resources.
“I’m looking forward to being on my own and being able to make my own decisions,” she said. “Being able to play college basketball is going to be pretty exciting.”
Once she completes her two years of studies at Edison, Oyer said she will continue pursuing a four-year degree with hopes of playing another two years of basketball.
 
Pirates hoping key returners pay dividends PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joshua Keeran   
Thursday, 11 April 2013 13:52
DeGRAFF – After falling one win shy of 20 wins in 2012, Riverside enters the 2013 baseball season with a squad full of varsity experience. 
Back for the Pirates are nine returning letterwinners including the last two Northwest Central Conference Player of Year recipients in senior Dustin Proffitt (infield/pitcher) and junior Dalton Bollinger (catcher/pictcher).
Despite the number of players back from a season ago, Riverside does have some holes to fill.
“We have to replace three starters from last year, and the two senior captains we lost will be tough to replace,” RHS coach Scott Mann said. “However, Dustin Proffitt will return from Tommy John surgery this year, and he was the league player of the year his sophomore year. Also, we have solid letterwinners returning along with a solid freshman class.”
Along with Proffitt and Bollinger, the list of returning letterwinners also includes seniors Jake Herron (outfield), Dallas Daniels (infield/pitcher), Kenny Guthrie (pitcher/outfield), Drew Harford (designated hitter/first base), Luke Greene (utility/pitcher/catcher) and Jed Carter (infield/designated hitter) as well as sophomore Tanner Lane (outfield/infield/pitcher).
“I expect leadership on and off the field (from my returning letterwinners),” Mann said. “This is my third year with some of these players, and they know exactly what I expect. I believe they will want to build off of the last two years of success.”
Newcomers to the roster includes seniors Tanner Wiley (infield) and John Tully (outfield), sophomores Joe Rivera (infield/outfield), Dillon Roof (infield/outfield/pitcher) and Tyler Daniels (catcher); and freshmen Landon Kelsey (infield/pitcher), Ross Stevens (infield/pitcher), Dakota Bollinger (first base/outfield/pitcher), Conner Cotterman (outfield), Shane Crawford (outfield), Shawn Crawford (outfield), Noah Ganson (infield), Trevor Irwin (outfield) and Brad Howell (catcher/outfield).
“There are three starting positions available from last year, and we have to have some of them (non-returning letterwinners) step up,” Mann said.
As with any season, Mann said his club has several strengths it will be relying on this spring.
“We should be strong defensively, and we will also put the ball in play often,” he said.
Pitching, however, is one area the Pirates are working on daily.
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Riverside boys showing increased interest in track and field program PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joshua Keeran   
Thursday, 04 April 2013 13:46
DeGRAFF – The Riverside varsity boys track and field team enters the 2013 season with more athletes than in year’s past, but as with any growing program, the number of upperclassmen at coach Chad Lump’s disposal is razor thin.
“I have 17 boys on my squad and half are freshman,” he said. “I only have one senior and two juniors, so it is a young team. Some of them are still learning to see where their skills and talents are going to lead them.”
With a roster full of younger, inexperienced athletes, Lump has decided to keep goals at a minimum this season to allow each of his athletes to just worry about getting better as the season progresses.
“Our goals are pretty simple and basic, but they have been self-motivating for our boys,” he said. (Our goals are) work harder, know your last time or distance and try to beat it.”
So far, Lump likes what he has seen out of his team.
“The Riverside boys track team is starting to shape up pretty good,” he said. “The weather is always a battle early on in the season, so it’s been tough to get an outside and practice to see the potential of this young team. They are working hard and are just as anxious as I am to start working on individual events.”
Hitting the track for the Pirates this season are six letterwinners. They are juniors Ryan Davidson and Sean Perkins as well as sophomores Kyler Klingler, Luke Lowery, Ben Rappold and Levi Stapleton.
“My expectations for my letterwinners are to continue to work hard in practice, which sets the tone for the young guys and makes working hard a desire,” Lump said. “(I also expect) a willingness to compete in all the events they can to help the team as best they can, and a desire to fill an open spot when someone else can’t compete.”
Rounding out the roster is senior Chris Cox, sophomore Dylan Heaberlin and freshmen Kobe Carnes, Brandon Cron, Aaron Feasel, Nathaniel Griffith, Jesse Kean, Jon Norris, Brett Rappold, Nicholas Smith and Blaine Walters.
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