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Walton Volleyball (GA) Moves to #1 in the Country
The Walton (GA) Lady Raiders jumped into the top spot on MaxPreps’ Girls High School Volleyball Rankings this week after winning both the Louisville Invitational (KY) and Berkley Prep Invitational (Tampa, Florida) titles to take the team to 24-0 on the season. The first tournament run matched Walton up against the nation’s previous #1 team (and VNN partner), Kentucky’s Assumption, who they defeated for the trophy, and in the second, the Raiders didn’t drop a set on their way to the victory.
Cleveland (TN) broadcasts Gameday Kickoff on CHSLive Today
It’s been happening for quite a while, but this week was the first we saw of the Cleveland Blue Raiders’ (TN) Gameday Kickoff. Created to promote big games as a part of the school’s CHSLive Today show, the news program is broadcast on school days to CHS classrooms and on the internet (through the NFHS service) by the award-winning Digital Media Program at Cleveland High School and teacher Jon Souders. In 2016 the show was named Best Daily Live Newscast in the nation by Student Television Network, breaking an eight-year streak by California’s Carlsbad High. Follow them on Twitter for great promo ideas @blueraiderslive.
Buy a piece of Clyde HS (OH) sports history!
To make room for updated branding, the Clyde Fliers are auctioning off their old gym banners on Facebook. The page, facebook.com/ClydeHighSchoolAthleticAuction, gives the community a chance to bid on the banner they want through comments, bidding up the price of each through December 8’s Boys Basketball Game. The current highest bid, for the above Division III 1995 Football State Title banner, is $150, from one of the members of the team.
"It's not enough to just have star players. This game is won and lost by a team. The way they play together."
Need a little encouragement for your Tuesday? Right before John Curtis Christian’s cross-state Battle of the Border vs. Grayson (GA) last Saturday, The team from FloFootball went inside the locker room to tape Coach JT’s pre-game speech.
Play of the Week – Mount Vernon (IN)
In Monday’s matchup vs. No. 12 Fishers, Mount Vernon (IN)’s Emma Langdon dropped a game-tying free kick that was a thing of beauty. She scored twice in 2nd half to take the Marauders to a 2-1 win. Thanks to @richtorresgdr for the find.
“Make no mistake about it, if you play for Hal, you’re going to get coached hard, but it is all to make you a better player and a successful person beyond the court”
Rochester High School (MI) continued its monthly series of spotlighting their team head coaches. In September, that’s current Freshman Basketball Coach Hal Commerson, who has been coaching at RHS for over 40 years. As a 2008 Rochester Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Commerson has held several positions across the athletics department including cross country, track, boys and girls basketball, and golf. He also helped lead the 1978 cross country team to Rochester’s first ever state title.
Wendy's and VNN partner to promote the 2018 High School Heisman Award
This week, the Wendy’s Corporation, its agency Rattleback, and VNN announced a national media partnership to promote the 2018 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, an annual competition that crowns one male and female winner from the nation’s high schools that exemplify leadership in athletics, academics, and attitude in their local community. The competition rewards 100 scholarships to students from all 50 states ranging from $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000..
Created in 1994 to recognize student-athletes who excel on the field, in the classroom, and in their community, Wendy’s recognizes one male and one female from each participating school while awarding 100 state winners, 8 national finalists, and two national winners with scholarships. In addition, the two national winners are honored during the national telecast of the NCAA’s Heisman Trophy presentation on ESPN. Phase 1 of the application process closes October 2.
The campaign, which launched September 11, will reach high schools across 39 states who partner with VNN as their media representative to generate more applications for the program through a mix of display media and native content.
Pelion High School (SC) Celebrates 100 Years
Tonight’s home football game vs. Grey Collegiate Academy will commemorate 100 years of Pelion Schools. Founded in 1917, the centennial celebration will be held during half time with presentations to all four Pelion schools and will honor the oldest living graduate of Pelion High School.
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Ashley Bouma ace fires up Valley Christian (CA) who beats Sultana 3-0
Tuesday, the Sultans of Sultana HS were swept by Valley Christian in Cerritos CA. The Freshmen, JV, and Varsity squads edged out wins, with a few big highlights, including Ashley Bouma’s 1st set ace, and Anneka Bakker’s block to win the 2nd set. The Crusaders are back in action tomorrow at 6:15 PST.
Northmont (OH) inducting three to Football Hall of Fame
On Friday, September 1st, the Northmont Football Hall of Fame inducted three new members into their family. The 2017 class includes Branden Armstrong, Quintin Cooper and Ro Grigsby.
Bishop Moore Hornet Football (FL) pulls out a 2-day nail-biter, 35-34
Starting last Friday night, and ending Saturday morning due to a mid-game lightning delay, the Bishop Moore / Lake Brantley football game came down to the final seconds. With 40 seconds left, Lake Brantley receiver Angel Thomas stole a potential interception away from Bishop Moore for a spectacular, and controversial, touchdown catch to bring the Patriots to within one point of the Hornets.
Choosing to go for two and the win, the the Hornets stopped the 2 point conversion try to eke out a win 35-34 with the sun shining at 10am. The Hornets headed to Baltimore over the weekend to battle with Archbishop Spalding.