September 16, 2005 Vol. 34 Issue 1
Cheerleaders maintain
optimism, prepare for football season
By Emilee Jewell, Sophomore, Reporter
Amber Ysusui, Sophomore, Ad Designer
After only a week of practice, last Friday the cheerleaders took the sidelines
to encourage and support the football team. With only one senior on the
squad and a last minute coach change before football season, this year
is looking to be a challenging one.
Briana Wilkerson, special education instructor, will be the new cheerleading
coach until basketball season in replacement of Nicole Kershner. Many of
the girls on the squad feel that more is being accomplished with their new
coach and hope to improve as the season continues.
“
We have a good group of girls,” said Wilkerson, “They’re
very enthusiastic, but they’re young girls, too.”
This group of girls consists of eight cheerleaders, only four of which are
returning members. Lynsee Wilson, sr., Michaela Myers, jr., Emily Schomaker,
jr., and Michelle Sollars, so., make up the returning portion of the squad
while Tessa Coronado, so., Amber Ysusi, so., Torrie Woods, so., and Alana
Kinzle, fr., are new members.
“
I think our squad will improve a lot this year, because we all have so much
potential,” said Sollars of the new additions.
Wilson is spending her fourth year involved with cheerleading as head cheerleader,
which has involved putting forth an optimistic outlook.
Photo By: Melanie Weilert
Go Big C...
Senior Lynsee Wilson encourages onlookers to support the football team at the
varsity football game
against Yates Center. Wilson, along with other members of the cheerleading
squad, went out on the
field with little more than a week's worht of practice under their belts. "
I think the season started out
a little rocky, but we have a lot of talent," said Wilson.
“
I’m really excited about this year,” said Wilson. “I think
our girls have real talent and our hard work will pay off in the end.”
During the summer, the squad attended a cheer camp where they won third place
in the cheer division and a superior squad award. Although the cheerleaders
would like to have brought home a pom routine, as they have in previous years,
this was not possible due to lack of practice.
“
I had a great time, and I would go back again if I could,” said Kinzle
of her experiences at cheer camp.
However, the team does feel the need to improve upon their previous performances
and to unite their squad. Amid the long practices spent learning their cheers
and chants, the squad has been putting in extra efforts to bring the group
together.
“
I think we all have a good bond,” said Myers. “I’m excited
about this year, because we are determined and give it our all.”
All of the cheerleaders are looking forward to rooting on Cubs athletics
this year. With the little time that they have had to prepare, their determination
to have a great year is evident.
“
Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is a process. Working together
is success,” said Wilkerson.
Volley JV starts strong
By Shawna Dawson, Senior, Reporter
Haley Teflinger, Senior, Reporter
Moran, Sept. 10 - Losing their first match against the Neodesha
Bluestreaks (25/19 and 26/24), the junior varsity Lady Cubs came back from
the tournament in Moran winning three out of four matches and taking third
place overall.
In the Neodesha game, Bailey Myers, fr., led with 12 points, while Lenzie
Boring, fr., managed three aces, eight points, and two kills. Hali Dawson,
so., secured four kills and three points.
For their games against the Uniontown Eagles, final scores were 15/8, 12/15,
and 13/15. The Lady Cubs took over the Yates Center Wildcats 14/16, 15/5,
and 15/7. They also conquered the Central Heights Vikings 15/5 and 15/10.
Losing against the Williamsburg Panthers, the final scores ended up 9/15,
15/12, and 11/15.
Overall, Katie Manbeck, so., led the pack with 39 points in the Moran Tournament.
She also have six aces and two kills. Callie Umholtz, fr., stood out leading
with both nine aces and 16 kills.
“
The girls did a tremendous job this weekend of playing hard, communicating,
and working together. We learned it takes perseverance to overcome large
deficits, and we are capable of pushing ahead,” said Kim Jones, junior
varsity coach.
JV Football on a roll
By Jordan Young, Senior, Co-Sports Editor
Robbie Ball, Senior, Co-Sports Editor
Humboldt, Sept. 6 - Starting off with a bang, the junior varsity football
team began their season with a 1-0 record. Beating the Eureka Tornadoes
28-6, defense was a key factor for the Cubs. Devin Myers, so., and Thad
Wells, fr., both made interceptions.
“
We pursued the ball, but we had poor tackling and poor passing coverage,” said
coach Travis Burk.
Yates Center, Sept.12- Another successful game for the Cubs was against the
Yates Center Wildcats. The Cubs won 20-0.
“
Defensively we played well, but we need to stay more consistent on our offense,” said
coach Jeremy Weilert.
Thad Wells, fr., had 63 yards rushing, while Whitaker had 74 yards rushing,
and Zach Cole, so., had 63 yards receiving.
Defensively Jacob Hamlin, so., made an interception, while Devin Onnen, fr.,
and Nate Bartlett, fr., each made eight tackles. The Cubs’ next junior
varsity game will be on Monday, September 19 against the Neodesha Bluestreaks.
Lady Cubs go winless against Neody
By Shawna Dawson, Senior, Reporter
Haley Terflinger, Senior, Reporter
Humboldt, Sept. 6 – In the first game of the season
for the Lady Cubs, they suffered a disappointing loss to the Neodesha Bluestreaks,
25/23 and 25/22.
During the first match, Cara Tilman, sr., Mallory Mueller, sr., Kristin North,
sr., and Kelci Owens, fr., each had nine points. Mueller had five kills.
Tilman made four aces and four kills. Kelci Owens had 11 assists.
For the second match, North led with 11 points and two aces. With three kills
was Kayla Owens, sr., who also obtained two aces. Kelci Owens had seven points
and managed seven more assists.
“
I think we started out pumped and on fire,” said Piley. “But,
we could have done better by making better decisions.”
Teri Welch, new head coach for the varsity team, said, “The girls know
they could have had two wins, but until they truly believe in themselves
we will continue to struggle mentally.”
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