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COMPLETE. IN-DEPTH. DEPENDABLE. • NEIGHBORS-SOUTHERN REGION • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
NEIGHBORS SPORTS Athlete of the week Miamisburg High School
SPORTS DIGEST SOCCER
Spring soccer signups for BSA
The Beavercreek Soccer Association is accepting registrations for its Spring 2015 Rec-League Soccer Program through Feb. 28. BSA soccer is open to kids in the Beavercreek and surrounding areas who meet grade and age guidelines (pre school-age 4 through grade 12), and who are not participating in an organized select or club soccer program. Games are held at the John Ankeney Soccer Complex, 505 South Orchard Lane, Beavercreek. The spring season starts April 6 and runs through May 16. To register, visit www.beav ercreeksoccer.com or call 937367-2407.
BASEBALL
Umpire classes begin Sunday
Instructional classes will begin Sunday for individuals interested in becoming baseball officials licensed with the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Classes will be held at the Dorothy Lane Market, 740 N. Main St. in Springboro. Classes will be held from 1 to 4:15 p.m. for six consecutive Sundays beginning Sunday and continuing through March 1. There will also be two additional dates scheduled in March for the class to participate in high school scrimmage games in the Springboro, Middletown and Franklin areas. The course is open to anyone 14 years (and in high school) or older.
The fee for the class is $110 and includes the cost of the National Federation of High Schools rule books, case books, umpire’s manual, OHSAA Handbook for Officials and testing, as well as an official’s first year OHSAA registration fees. Registration for the course is done online through the OHSAA website at OHSAA.org. Students who successfully complete the course will become licensed umpires and will be eligible to work games at the junior high, freshman and junior varsity levels beginning with the 2015 season. For more information, contact course instructor Dan Liberti at 937681-7943 or by email at [email protected].
BASKETBALL
‘True Team’ book by Larry Hansgen on sale
The play-by-play voice of the Flyers, WHIO’s Larry Hansgen, has written a book about the 2013-14 season: “True Team: The Dayton Flyers’ Run to the Elite Eight.” The book is 64-pages and has a soft-cover. It features dozens of Dayton Daily News photos from the entire season. It can be purchased on Amazon.com at the UD Bookstore, Flyer Spirit and Korporate Kasuals. Hansgen has called UD games with radio partner Bucky Bockhorn for 31 seasons. Submit sports digest information to [email protected]
Name: Sam Fisher School: Miamisburg High School Sport: Bowling Class: Sophomore Age: 16 Claim to fame: Travel A Doubles Champions in eighth grade with teammate Casey Jackson. Started on varsity as a freshman. Broke the school record for high game with a 298. Toughest opponent/why? A two-handed bowler. They have an advantage because they can create more power. I have to work harder at repeating my shots. Favorite TV show: “Big Bang Theory” Favorite pro athlete: Too many to choose just one Favorite smell: Chocolate Favorite home-cooked meal: Enchiladas Game-day rituals: Checking my bags to make sure I have everything I need before I leave
Sam Fisher
the house. Checking the condition of the approach once I’m at the alley. Biggest influence/why? Andy Parker from Poelking South. When I started bowling as a kid I was really frustrated because I didn’t know how to get better. No one in my family bowls, so they couldn’t help me. He offered to help. He has taught me everything I know about bowl-
ing, through private coaching, free coaching before Saturday league, and the classes he teaches in the summer. I am most annoyed by: People who don’t do what they are supposed to do You can’t live without: An internet connection In 10 years I’ll be: Hopefully rich Best thing about bowling: It is fun and mentally challenging Worst thing about bowling: You can never be perfect Vegetable I just won’t eat: Peas Favorite junk food: Too many to choose just one Favorite school subject: Social studies Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Any pro bowler or other pro athlete Love to trade places for a day with: Someone on the PBA tour
Honoring local athletes Ohio Galaxies Boys U16 Elite The Ohio Galaxies Boys U16 Elite played in their first round of competition for the National Cup in North Carolina CASL tournament. The National League features the top 160 teams in the Under14 through Under-18 Boys and Girls age groups. With 16 teams divided into two divisions per age group, each team has had to earn their place in the league through their success in U.S. Youth Soccer Regional Leagues and National Championship Series play. The level of competition creates another significant opportunity for the nation’s collegiate, professional and national team coaches
to see National League players in an environment of meaningful play. At CASL Soccer Showcase in North Carolina, which was played on Dec. 12-14, the Galaxies U16 Boys tied the Michigan Wolves. The Galaxies U16 Boys beat Albion White 1-0 and United
FC Gold 2-1, both of which also played in the National Cup. United FC Gold was the National Cup Finalist. The group won’t be decided until March when the rest of the U16s boys play their final National League matches in Las Vegas. CONTRIBUTED
COMPLETE. IN-DEPTH. DEPENDABLE. • NEIGHBORS-SOUTHERN REGION • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
NEIGHBORS SPORTS Athlete of the week Miamisburg High School
SPORTS DIGEST SOCCER
Spring soccer signups for BSA
The Beavercreek Soccer Association is accepting registrations for its Spring 2015 Rec-League Soccer Program through Feb. 28. BSA soccer is open to kids in the Beavercreek and surrounding areas who meet grade and age guidelines (pre school-age 4 through grade 12), and who are not participating in an organized select or club soccer program. Games are held at the John Ankeney Soccer Complex, 505 South Orchard Lane, Beavercreek. The spring season starts April 6 and runs through May 16. To register, visit www.beav ercreeksoccer.com or call 937367-2407.
BASEBALL
Umpire classes begin Sunday
Instructional classes will begin Sunday for individuals interested in becoming baseball officials licensed with the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Classes will be held at the Dorothy Lane Market, 740 N. Main St. in Springboro. Classes will be held from 1 to 4:15 p.m. for six consecutive Sundays beginning Sunday and continuing through March 1. There will also be two additional dates scheduled in March for the class to participate in high school scrimmage games in the Springboro, Middletown and Franklin areas. The course is open to anyone 14 years (and in high school) or older.
The fee for the class is $110 and includes the cost of the National Federation of High Schools rule books, case books, umpire’s manual, OHSAA Handbook for Officials and testing, as well as an official’s first year OHSAA registration fees. Registration for the course is done online through the OHSAA website at OHSAA.org. Students who successfully complete the course will become licensed umpires and will be eligible to work games at the junior high, freshman and junior varsity levels beginning with the 2015 season. For more information, contact course instructor Dan Liberti at 937681-7943 or by email at [email protected].
BASKETBALL
‘True Team’ book by Larry Hansgen on sale
The play-by-play voice of the Flyers, WHIO’s Larry Hansgen, has written a book about the 2013-14 season: “True Team: The Dayton Flyers’ Run to the Elite Eight.” The book is 64-pages and has a soft-cover. It features dozens of Dayton Daily News photos from the entire season. It can be purchased on Amazon.com at the UD Bookstore, Flyer Spirit and Korporate Kasuals. Hansgen has called UD games with radio partner Bucky Bockhorn for 31 seasons. Submit sports digest information to [email protected]
Name: Sam Fisher School: Miamisburg High School Sport: Bowling Class: Sophomore Age: 16 Claim to fame: Travel A Doubles Champions in eighth grade with teammate Casey Jackson. Started on varsity as a freshman. Broke the school record for high game with a 298. Toughest opponent/why? A two-handed bowler. They have an advantage because they can create more power. I have to work harder at repeating my shots. Favorite TV show: “Big Bang Theory” Favorite pro athlete: Too many to choose just one Favorite smell: Chocolate Favorite home-cooked meal: Enchiladas Game-day rituals: Checking my bags to make sure I have everything I need before I leave
Sam Fisher
the house. Checking the condition of the approach once I’m at the alley. Biggest influence/why? Andy Parker from Poelking South. When I started bowling as a kid I was really frustrated because I didn’t know how to get better. No one in my family bowls, so they couldn’t help me. He offered to help. He has taught me everything I know about bowl-
ing, through private coaching, free coaching before Saturday league, and the classes he teaches in the summer. I am most annoyed by: People who don’t do what they are supposed to do You can’t live without: An internet connection In 10 years I’ll be: Hopefully rich Best thing about bowling: It is fun and mentally challenging Worst thing about bowling: You can never be perfect Vegetable I just won’t eat: Peas Favorite junk food: Too many to choose just one Favorite school subject: Social studies Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Any pro bowler or other pro athlete Love to trade places for a day with: Someone on the PBA tour
Honoring local athletes Ohio Galaxies Boys U16 Elite The Ohio Galaxies Boys U16 Elite played in their first round of competition for the National Cup in North Carolina CASL tournament. The National League features the top 160 teams in the Under14 through Under-18 Boys and Girls age groups. With 16 teams divided into two divisions per age group, each team has had to earn their place in the league through their success in U.S. Youth Soccer Regional Leagues and National Championship Series play. The level of competition creates another significant opportunity for the nation’s collegiate, professional and national team coaches
to see National League players in an environment of meaningful play. At CASL Soccer Showcase in North Carolina, which was played on Dec. 12-14, the Galaxies U16 Boys tied the Michigan Wolves. The Galaxies U16 Boys beat Albion White 1-0 and United
FC Gold 2-1, both of which also played in the National Cup. United FC Gold was the National Cup Finalist. The group won’t be decided until March when the rest of the U16s boys play their final National League matches in Las Vegas. CONTRIBUTED
