CALLING
ALL XENIA SPORTS FANS! **STADIUM PAINTING POSTPONED!**
***STADIUM PAINTING POSTPONED***
Painting at Cox Stadium has been POSTPONED. After consulting the
paint rep, more surface prep is needed to get the job done right.
Please stay tuned for new painting date. GO BUCS!
All sports passes and reserved seat passes still available
All sport passes will be
available at home games and at the High School Athletic
Office. Click here for more information.
Click here for a copy of the pass
order form. Already purchaed passes can be picked up at the pass
gate beginning Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Buc Home Football Opener
at Cox Stadium.
Bolka Signs with Capital
The Xenia High School Boys Basketball Program is proud to
announce the signing of Senior Post Player Andrew Bolka, to play basketball the next four
years at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Andrew weighed several options and has a
made this decision very carefully. Andrew is the son of Tom and Tammy Bolka, and has one
brother Alex, a seventh grader at Central Middle School.
Andrew has played golf, basketball, and baseball for four years here
at Xenia, and is one of our very few four year letter winners in Varsity Boys Basketball.
He is a member of National Honor Society, and has decided to study Physical Therapy while at
Capital. He will play for Head Coach Damon Goodwin and will play either the small or power
forward position. Andrew is a great example of hard work in the classroom, the weight room,
and his chosen field of play. He has put countless hours in honing his skills and lifting
weights that have allowed this proud day to become a reality. He will ultimately be successful
at Capital with this same approach.
Andrew was a unanimous Great Western Ohio Conference South Team
Selection this past season. He was chosen as a District 9 All Star and played April 1st in
an all star game in Piqua scoring 6 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Andrew was an
Honorable Mention Southwest Ohio selection this season as well. He is very well respected
by other players and coaches in our league both as a player and competitor. His representation
of the Xenia Boys Basketball Program is something to be admired and copied by those that follow
him.
Andrew was 5th in scoring this past season in the GWOC South,
leading the Buccaneers with 13.1 points per game. He was the leading rebounder in the
entire South Division with 9.5 rebounds per game. Andrew scored in double figures in 17
games this season and recorded 10 double-doubles (double figures in scoring and rebounding).
Andrew walked off his home court for the last time with maybe his best overall effort, scoring
19 points and hauling down 22 rebounds in an upset win over eventual league champion Fairborn
on Senior Night. It is a night neither he nor his family will soon forget.
Nicole Seibel Competes at State Tournament
Sophomore Nicole Seibel finished 21st at the 2010-2011 Girls State Bowling
Championships. An outstanding performance for an individual qualifier at her first state level
competition. Congratulations!
Swimmers Compete at State Finals
Xenia High School Swimmers Andrew Cole and Megan Carlson
both sophomores, competed in Canton Ohio at the OHSAA State Swimming Championships
February 25-26. Andrew and Megan competed in the preliminary competition Friday
morning and advanced to the finals Saturday evening.
Andrew Cole competed in the 100 yard butterfly and
finished
13th overall. This is the first time since 1996 that XHS had a male swimmer competed
at the State Finals.
Megan Carlson competed in the 200 yard individual medley and
finished 3rd and also finished 10th in the 100 yard backstroke. This
was Megan’s
second trip to the State finals and her 3rd place finish was the second highest known
finish for any XHS swimmer.
As a result of their individual performances the Xenia HS
boy’s team finished 43rd overall and the girls team 26th overall.
Nicole Seibel Advances to State Tournament
Nicole Seibel advances to State Tournament being held on Fri, 4
Mar 2011 at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl. Competition begins at 11:00am.
Nicole had a final three game series of 641, and was the fourth
individual qualifier to advance from the SW District Tournament that was held on 26 Feb 2011 at Eastern Lanes in Middletown.
Swimmers Move on to State
Xenia High School swimmers competed at the Southwest District
Swim Meet at Miami University, February 18-19.
The girls 200 yard medley relay consisting of Sarah Middlebrooks,
Megan Carlson, Abby Saner, and Emma Chadd finished 15th and broke the school record that
was set in 1997.
The girls 400 free relay of Abby Saner, Natalie Martin, Emma Chadd, and Megan Carlson finished 19th also set a new XHS record that was
set in 2008.
The boys 200 Medley relay of Zach Young, T.J. Higgins, Andrew Cole
and Billy Pugh finished 19th and broke the XHS relay record set in 1996.
Competing in individual events Abby Saner competed in the 100 yard
butterfly finishing 16th and Zach Young finished 37th in the 100 yard backstroke and Andrew Cole
finished 16th in the 200 yard Freestyle.
Xenia High School swimmers Andrew Cole and Megan Carlson both
advanced to the Ohio High School Swimming Championships in Canton Ohio February 24-26th.
At Districts Andrew Cole swam the 100 Yard Butterfly in 51.97 seconds
finishing 7th and breaking the XHS School record set in 1996 by Mike Richley of 53.17.
Andrew is the first male swimmer to advance to the HS State meet since 1996.
Megan Carlson competed in both the 200 yard Individual Medley and
the 100 yard Backstroke. Megan is Xenia’s first District Swimming Champion winning
the 200 Individual Medley while lowering her own school record in the event. Megan is the
number 1 seed in the 200IM heading into the State meet. In the 100 yard backstroke Megan
finished 4th and again lowered her own school record in the event.
District Swimming Qualifiers
Congratulations to the following swimmers that competed at
the Sectional meet at Centerville and advanced to the District Meet at Miami University
next weekend.
Girls Individual: Megan Carlson, 200 yard Individual Medley, and
100 yard backstroke, MEGAN WAS SECTIONAL CHAMP IN BOTH EVENTS! Abby Saner, 100 yard Butterfly.
Girls Relays: 200 yard Medley relay of Sarah Middlebrooks, Megan
Carlson, Abby Saner, Emma Chadd. 400 yard Freestyle relay, Abby Saner, Natalie Martin,
Emma Chadd, Megan Carlson.
Boys Individual: Andrew Cole, 200 yard Freestyle, and 100 yard
Butterfly. Zach Young, 100 yard Backstroke.
Boys Relays: 200 yard Medley Relay, Zach Young, TJ Higgins,
Andrew Cole, Billy Pugh. 400 Freestyle Relay, Zach Young, Kyle Miller, TJ Higgins,
Andrew Cole.
Coach Kanemoto Reports on GWOC Bowling Season
Great year as a whole. Here’s a recap of the conclusion of
another GWOC season for the Xenia Buccaneers.
Boys: This was a re-building year (so to speak). With only 2
returning bowlers with Varsity experience the boys finished 4th in the South Division
and 15th overall. They finished with a 7-15 overall and 3-7 conference record.
Finished 13th at the GWOC Conference Tournament. This year’s team was led by Sophomore
Chad Barringer who finished 12th in the South Division with a 197 average and Junior
Patrick Gwin who finished 13th with a 195 average.
Next year’s outlook: With six returning bowlers the team is
poised to make a serious run in 2011-2012 season.
Girls: The team has taken one step closer to ascending to the
top level of the GWOC and State Girls Bowling programs. This year we defeated conference
rival Fairborn and finished second with a conference record of 7-3 and 11-11 overall.
The girls are starting to believe they can win and what it feels like to win…I think
they like it! The conference tournament was a huge success! After the qualifying
round (three regular games) the girls were sitting in first place, not bad for a 9th seed!
However, with a lack of depth we fell back into 6th place, we were still the highest
finisher from the South Div. Here we had quite a few highlights, Sophomore Nicole
Seibel was recognized as the individual champion with an astounding 696 series!
To highlight how impressive this was…second place finisher had a 612, she also had
the highest total score for the entire tournament boys and girls!
Conference awards: Nicole Seibel also was selected to the
conference first team and South Div. Athlete of the Year! Freshmen Stephanie Wuebben
and Taylor Strunk were also recognized as second team performers.
Next year’s outlook: Outlook is very bright! With a very young
core of returnees and a larger pool of up and coming athletes next year will be very
interesting to say the least! We should be a serious for the GWOC Conference Title.
Only time will tell…
On a side note, we had another Coach of the year selection…how lucky can a guy get?
Bowling
Beats West Carrollton
The boys came out and decicively handled GWOC newcomer West Carrollton with a score of 2388-2020. Chad Barringer has been on a tear and scored a match high 500 two game set with games of 236 and 264. Followed by Patrick Gwin with a 212 and 247 game, also with Cody Barnett's season high game of 221. The boys improved their record to 6-9 and 2-1 in conference.
The girls are off to a great start to conference play. With an
overall record of 7-8 and 3-0 in conference play. Girls defeated the West Carrollton Pirates
with a score of 1944-1567. Led by Nicole Seibel's high game of 229 and 405 series. Followed
by Alyson Roach with a set of 352.
Next up for the team(s) is the Baker Bash Tourament held at Beaver Vu Bowl on 17 Jan 2011 at 12:00 PM.
Xenia
Bowling off to a good start in conference play
Xenia boy's team is one and one, in league play, after
two matches. Defeating Springboro 2394 - 2321, led by Sophomore Chad Barringers 277 game
and 486 series followed by Patrick Gwin's games of 242 and 234.
The boys stumbled a bit against Fairborn falling 2057 - 2554,
led again by Chad Barringer with games of 215 and 213 with and Patrick Gwin's high game of 260.
Xenia girl's team is 6-8 overall and 2-0 in conference
defeating Springboro 1907-1823, led by Freshman Stephanie Wuebben high game
of 192 and 374 series, followed by Nicole Seibel and Alyson Roach with sets
of 352 and 348 respectively.
The girls stepped it up and squeeked out a victory against
Fairborn by a score of 1986-1977. Nicole Seibel scored a match high with games of
243 and 224 to finish with a set of 467. Followed by Alyson Roach's set of 352
and Stephanie Wuebben's 348.
Next match is at home 4PM versus conference newcomer West
Carrollton.
Bowling News
Xenia Bowling, this week concluded with the first two tri-matches with the boys
going 1-3 and girls 2-2. Steady improvement by both sides.
12/6 - Troy 2364, Wayne 2173, Xenia 1971, led by Patrick Gwin with games of 195 and 209.
12/9 - Northmont 2287, Xenia 2085, Trotwood-Madison 1820, boys had a breakout match gaining
confidence. With Troy Blessing shooting a 247 game and a 399 set, Chad Barringer with a
game of 228 and 388 series, and Scott Collier with games of 193 and 194.
The girls have found their way after struggling with the first match going 0-2 then finishing
strong in the second going 2-0.
12/6 - Troy 2176, Wayne 2037, Xenia 1790, led by Taylor Strunk
and Nicole Seibel with series of 333 and 330 respectively.
12/9 - Xenia 1923, Northmont 1700, Trotwood-Madison 1487, This
time Freshman Stephanie Wuebben led the way with a personal best 210 and 390 series,
while Nicole Seibel shot a 357 series. Phelicia Whitley also had a personal best 187
in the winning effort.
Next match will be 12/14 at Poelking Lanes South, versus Sidney and Centerville.
Hall
of Fame Established
The Xenia High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce
the formation of an Athletic Hall of Fame to honor athletes from Xenia High School,
Xenia East High School, Xenia Central High School, and Spring Valley High School. The first class will be inducted during the
2010-2011 school year.
Assistant Principal Rick Newsock and a committee of Xenia residents have been
working hard to put together the criteria for selection to the new Hall of Fame.
The commitee is asking you to submit your
recommendations for the Hall of Fame.
Click here to get
a copy of the criteria for nomination and
click here
for a nomination form.
All nominations should be forwarded to Mr. Rick Newsock, Xenia High School, 303 Kinsey Rd. Xenia, OH 45385. If you have
any questions please call Mr. Newsock at (937) 562-9908 or email at
rnewsock@xenia.k12.oh.us.
The deadline for nominations for this year's class is
December 15.
New Bleachers Are In
Reserve Seats Available
The Xenia Athletic Department is proud to announce that reserved
seats are now on sale for the 2010-2011 Boys and Girls Basketball
season. New seating has been installed in the Blue Pit and
it promises to be a great season of exciting basketball action.
All reserved seats have a seat back with a cup holder. It is the
most comfortable way to see a basketball game. We have only 100
seats left so act fast. Reserved seat packages are as follows:
$100.00 per seat for 21 home basketball events for those not
currently holding an all sport general admission pass/staff pass.
$50.00 per seat for those currently holding an all sport general
admission/staff pass to upgrade their seating.
Contact the Xenia High School Athletic Department at 562-9672
for more information or mail your check made out to the Xenia
Athletic Fund to Xenia High School Athletic Department 303 Kinsey
Rd. Xenia, OH 45385.
DON’T MISS OUT!!!! THESE WILL GO FAST!!!
Those purchasing reserved seats for the 2010-2011 season
will have the first chance to purchase them next season.
Blake Lucas
Signs with OVU
Xenia High School Buc wrestler Blake Lucas signed
to
wrestle for the Ohio Valley University Fighting Scots.
Blake was a OHSAA State qualifier and First Team all
GWOC South in the 285 weight class for the 2009-2010 season.
Blake is looking forward to wrestling for the Fighting
Scots next season.
Best of luck to Blake!
Morgan Michalski Signs with Grace College
Xenia High School Buc Basketball player Morgan
Michalski signed to play for the Grace College Lancers.
Morgan was a three year letter winner for the Xenia Bucs averaging 7.8 pointers per game and 3.5 rebounds in his senior season.
Morgan is looking forward to playing basketball for the Lancers next season.
Best of luck to Morgan!
Latimer Signs with Cincinnati State
Xenia High School Lady Buc Basketball player
Brittiney Latimer signed to play for the Cincinnati State Surge.
Theresa Check, athletic director and head women’s basketball coach was very pleased to land Latimer. Coach Check said, "the entire staff was
elated to hear that Brittiney had committed to play at Cincinnati State." Cincinnati State is looking for big things from Brittiney.
Best of luck to Brittiney!
Xenia Varsity Hip Hop Team Going Back to Vegas
The Xenia High School Varsity Hip Hop team is heading back to Las
Vegas, Nevada to defend last year’s U.S. Finals Championship. The
Varsity Competition Cheer Squad has also qualified for the U.S. Finals
in the Small Varsity Non-mount Division.
Both teams will be showcasing their talents at a "Send off to Vegas"
night April 9th at 7 p.m. in the Xenia High School gym. The squads will
be performing the routines that they will be using in Vegas. Admission
for the program will be $1, with the proceeds going to help offset the
cost going to the championships.
Welcome Hagler Orthodontics
Welcome Hagler Orthodontics, Xenia High School Athletic
Department's, newest corporate sponsor.
Click on the listing in the Corporate
Sponsors' box to go to the store's site.
Hagler Orthodontics, thanks for supporting Xenia HS athletes. Xenia HS sports
fans please support Hagler Orthodontics.
Guys Beat Meadowdale on Last Second Shot
Dakota Anderson's winning basket with 8.5 seconds to go moved the Bucs past Meadowdale 66-65.
The Bucs will now play number 1 seed Wayne on Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 PM at U.D. Arena. Five dollar reduced price tickets for both the
boys and girl's tournament games will be on sale, during lunch, in the school cafateria for the rest of the week.
Blake Lucas Qualifies for State
Blake Lucas, Xenia's 285 pound weight class wrestler came in second in the District and qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament
beginning Thursday, March 4 in Columbus.
The Wrestling Team qualified four others for the District Tournament: Tyrone Glover at 119,
Tyler Lyons at 130, Kyle McMurray at 135, and Jose Escalon at 215.
Congratulations on a fine season!
Athletic Department Announces Corporate Sponsorship
Program
The Xenia HS Athletic Department discontinued printing athletic programs. “Athletic programs have run their course and do not
sell as well as they once did,” explained Xenia HS Athletic Director
Kevin Kerr. To give local businesses access to the large Xenia Schools’
athletic community it is announcing a Corporate Sponsorship Program.
The program offers two ways for local businesses to get
their names out to the Xenia Athletic community. First, is through a
banner program. The banner will be 4 foot by 4 foot printed with the
company’s name, logo, and phone number. The banners will be done in
heavy vinyl with a white background and royal blue letters.
During the winter season, the banners will be mounted
in the XHS gym. During the spring season the business owner can choose
to have their banner mounted on the outfield fence in either the
baseball or softball fields. During the fall sports season, the banners
will be mounted on the fencing at the top of the home and visitors
bleachers at Cox Field. “The banners will give local companies great
visibility to all in attendance at Xenia High School athletic events,”
says Kerr.
The second way for businesses to get their names out is
by being listed on the Athletic Department website. The listing will be
linked to the business’ website if desired. “The Athletic Department
website at www.bucsports.info is
very popular. It has the latest team schedules, team pages, and
announcements on event time changes. The site has only been up since
last March and averages over 3,000 hits per month. During the fall
season the site averaged over 5,000 hits per month.” said Kerr.
Banners cost $250 the first year, and can be renewed
for $150 each year after that. The website listing is $200 and if a
business buys a banner the website listing is half off. “All of the
money raised from the Corporate Sponsorship Program will go directly
toward helping support our Xenia High School athletes and teams,” said
Kerr. Anyone interested in being a part of the program should call
Kevin Kerr at 562-9672.
