An Independent Newspaper Serving the Athletes of the Springville Schools and Area Community Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Volume 5>>Issue 11>> An Independent newspaper serving Springville, Iowa ORIOLE PRIDE “If It Doesn’t Challenge You, It Doesn’t Change You” ~ Fred Devito ORIOLE FOOTBALL CLOSES HOME STAND WITH BIG WIN It seems as if we were just breaking in the back packs, sharpening new pencils, organizing lockers… and now here we are at the close of a Fall season. The O’s had high expectaons this year with the playoffs held as that final reward. While the wins didn’t come as oſten as we’d like, the boys certainly have given us plenty to be proud of. Last Friday was a match up with the West Central Blue Devils, a 4-3 team that had already punched their cket to the post season. Maybe they looked past the Oriole’s, maybe they thought they could handle the O’s with a lesser effort or maybe Springville took the field healthy, pumped up and ready to make a statement. Friday was the last home event at Allison Field, the last night in the home jerseys for 11 Seniors and the last me we’ll hear Bill Bailey, I mean Tony Evens, blow his horn. Springville handled West Central all night long and cruised to a 40—12 win, just their 3rd of the season. The O’s looked like the playoff team, ringing up 333 yards on the ground, controlling the clock and playing solid defense against a team that threw the ball an amazing 34 mes. Safety’s Greg Pauly (3.5 tackles) and Carter Gillmore (6 tackles) contained their receivers while Andrew Lorimer, Trevor Hule and Andy Hagensick rushed their QB forcing 2 picks, one tallied by Pauly and the other by Tyler McDowell. The Blue Devils also coughed up a fumble and Hule was there to snatch it up for the O’s. McDowell put on another show with his quick feet and side stepping, running for 226 yards, throwing for another 30 and returning a punt plus two kick offs for another 63 yards. He scored from the ground 4 mes and threw for another to Pauly. Cody Blake has been hobbling around all season but was finally able to show his talent, carrying the ball 17 mes for 93 yards including a touch down. It was great to see him flaening Blue Devils (3 tackles) and one couldn’t help but wonder “what if” he had been healthy all season. Ryan Menster had another amazing catch in the end zone for a 2 point conversion, Pablo Penalba was 5 of 7 in touch backs, and Wya Dlouhy lined up in the wildcat formaon for his tailback debut. It couldn't have been scripted any beer for the O’s, their families and their fans. What remains is their final game at Cedar Valley Chrisan this Friday. CVC is 1-7, the O’s 3-5. Friday’s game is technically away, but being in Cedar Rapids really makes it a home game for the O’s. It will be a single Varsity game at 7pm, join us for the 2014 Oriole Football Finale—Who knows, maybe our bigs—Avery Troester, Trevor Hule, Menster and Dlouhy could rotate running the offense while Penalba, Pauly and McDowell play the line. Lorimer and Blake as the wide outs? Oh my, let’s draw it up! Crazier things have happened— another reason to make it Friday night!
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An Independent Newspaper Serving the Athletes of the
Springville Schools and Area Community
Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Volume 5>>Issue 11>> An Independent newspaper serving Springville, Iowa
ORIOLE PRIDE “If It Doesn’t Challenge
You, It Doesn’t Change You” ~ Fred Devito
ORIOLE FOOTBALL CLOSES HOME STAND WITH BIG WIN
It seems as if we were just breaking in the back packs, sharpening new pencils, organizing lockers… and now here we are at the close of a Fall season. The O’s had high expectations this year with the playoffs held as that final reward. While the wins didn’t come as often as we’d like, the boys certainly have given us plenty to be proud of. Last Friday was a match up with the West Central Blue Devils, a 4-3 team that had already punched their ticket to the post season. Maybe they looked past the Oriole’s, maybe they thought they could handle the O’s with a lesser effort or maybe Springville took the field healthy, pumped up and ready to make a statement. Friday was the last home event at Allison Field, the last night in the home jerseys for 11 Seniors and the last time we’ll hear Bill Bailey, I mean Tony Evens, blow his horn. Springville handled West Central all night long and cruised to a 40—12 win, just their 3rd of the season. The O’s looked like the playoff team, ringing up 333 yards on the ground, controlling the clock and playing solid defense against a team that threw the ball an amazing 34 times. Safety’s Greg Pauly (3.5 tackles) and Carter Gillmore (6 tackles) contained their receivers while Andrew Lorimer, Trevor Hulett and Andy Hagensick rushed their QB forcing 2 picks, one tallied by Pauly and the other by Tyler McDowell. The Blue Devils also coughed up a fumble and Hulett was there to snatch it up for the O’s. McDowell put on another show with his quick feet and side stepping, running for 226 yards, throwing for another 30 and returning a punt plus two kick offs for another 63 yards. He scored from the ground 4 times and threw for another to Pauly. Cody Blake has been hobbling around all season but was finally able to show his talent, carrying the ball 17 times for 93 yards including a touch down. It was great to see him flattening Blue Devils (3 tackles) and one couldn’t help but wonder “what if” he had been healthy all season. Ryan Menster had another amazing catch in the end zone for a 2 point conversion, Pablo Penalba was 5 of 7 in touch
backs, and Wyatt Dlouhy lined up in the wildcat formation for his tailback debut. It couldn't have been scripted any better for the O’s, their families and their fans. What remains is their final game at Cedar Valley Christian this Friday. CVC is 1-7, the O’s 3-5. Friday’s game is technically away, but being in Cedar Rapids really makes it a home game for the O’s. It will be a single Varsity game at 7pm, join us for the 2014 Oriole Football Finale—Who knows, maybe our bigs—Avery Troester, Trevor Hulett, Menster and Dlouhy could rotate running the offense while Penalba, Pauly and McDowell play the line. Lorimer and Blake as the wide outs? Oh my, let’s draw it up! Crazier things have happened—another reason to make it Friday night!
Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Oriole Pride 2 VOLLEYBALL PREPS FOR DISTRICTS
After taking 2nd in the Tri-Rivers Conference Tournament, the Lady O’s await the start of District play. Springville received a first round bye and will play North Tama on the 28th in the cozy confines of Machovec Gymnasium. After winning, they’ll stay home and host the winner of Gladbrook Reinbeck/Don Bosco on the 31st. Last week the girls looked poised as they defeated East Buchanan and Alburnett in the opening round of the conference tournament held in Alburnett. On Thursday they beat the Buccaneers, 15-21, 21-19 and 15-13 then they turned around to face the Lady Pirates and beat them in 3; 20-22, 21-19 and 16-14. Most of you know a win at Alburnett is always tough but never insignificant. The girls had a great force of momentum to propel them into continued play on Saturday at Calamus-Wheatland. They took care of Easton Valley in quick fashion; 21-8 and 21-9 to earn another run at Lisbon. The match with the Lady Lions was a 3 set thriller but Lisbon held on to win as the O’s won the first set 25-18, lost the 2nd set 26-24 and then dropped the tie-breaker in a tough 15-12 loss. The important thing is the girls are playing tough volleyball at the toughest time of the year as they enter the one and done part of their season. North Tama has a record of 14-17, they knocked off East Buchanan to earn their trip to Springville. Springville is led by Senior Sarah Matus who leads her team with 3.5 digs a set (2nd in conference standings), Junior Megan Wagaman who leads her team in kills with a 2.6 average (3rd in conference standings) and the Fabulous Freshman Mikayla Nachazel who leads her team AND the conference (8th in 1A) in total blocks. Nachazel put on a clinic at Alburnett and owned the net on Thursday. You can see these girls, ranked #14 in the last poll of the season, next Tuesday when they’ll host North Tama. Time? 7pm. Location? Machovec Gymnasium. Leave your jacket in the car, the girls will have you fired up the moment you enter the building.
Pictured above right, Nachazel and Wagaman make an epic block against Alburnett. To the right is Sarah “Digger” Matus. Below, the team celebrates a big point. To the left is Megan Wagaman showing her hops as she goes up for a kill.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014, Oriole Pride 3
GLOECKNER AND LORIMER LEAD CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS
The conference cross country meet was held in Clinton last Thursday and Springville had 3 runners in the top 10 finishes. In girls competition Katelyn Gloeckner ran a time of 17:20, good enough for a 4th place finish while Sam Lorimer ran his race in 18:05, good for a 2nd place finish. Brady Barner used a strong kick and finished in 10th place with his time of 19:11. Andrew Lorimer earned a 24th place finish and with Derek Hanshaws’s 30th place finish the boys earned a 2nd place team finish in the competition. The runners prepare for the state qualifying district race at Columbus Junction on Thursday. Let’s go O’s!
Pictured right: Brady Barner, Katelyn Gloeckner & Sam Lorimer. Below right: Gloeckner, & directly below: Lorimer in action. (Thanks toRich Lorimer & Angie Gloeckner for photos)
THE FAMOUS AMONG US— OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT...Once in a while we
catch a glimpse of someone at an Oriole event, coach, fan or an athlete, and we take a 2nd look because they remind us of someone. This week we feature volleyball player Ashley Brady pictured to the left celebrating an exciting point won at Alburnett last Thursday. Her excitement and joy just might match that of Kirsten Dunst in the film “Bring It On”. Don’t you think? After all,
Ashley IS a cheer leader! However, I
doubt that Kirsten is a volleyball player!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014, Oriole Pride 4
WEEKLY PICKS CONTEST… It’s the last week of district play in 8-man, make your picks:
HLV at Colo-Nesco Midland at Kee Elkader at West Central Springville at Cedar Valley The tie-breaker for this weeks contest is to guess who has more carries Friday night? Tyler McDowell? Or all ball carri-ers for CVC? Make your picks, choose your tie-breaker and email us at [email protected] This week Joe Martin is the winner with his 4 for 4 selection. Thanks for playing and have a great week.
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KATIE WYMAN EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Springville legend Katie Wyman, now a Senior at Wartburg College picked up a nod from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as an All-American Scholar Athlete for the 2013-14 season. To be eligible the student must earn a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average and participate in an intercollegiate sport. Wyman, a 2011 grad and Lady Oriole “everything” attends Wartburg and is majoring in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Leadership. While at Springville Katie was a leading athlete in volleyball, basketball, golf and softball. As a Wartburg Knight Wyman has been a 4 year starter on the softball team and is approaching her Senior season, the 2nd as team captain. Katie has what is undoubtedly the sweetest swing in softball and one that
Binley field may never see the likes of again. Beyond softball, Wyman also participated in the Homecoming Committee this year, she is involved with the coordination of Unified Sports Day and serves on the SACC and PRSSA committees while also holding the CEO title of “Tower Agency” a student based Public Relations firm on campus. All this while studying and excelling as a student athlete. Wyman has been the catcher for Wartburg these past 3 seasons and will continue there this spring but said she’s also picking up some first base duties. Katie is the daughter of Jennifer and Todd Wyman.
Katie and her swing, pictured to the left in 2011 action for the O’s and above wearing the Wartburg Knight uniform last Spring.
DID YOU KNOW? Katie’s father, Todd is an Oriole Legend. He too was a multi sport athlete before graduating in 1986. Pictured to the right: Bob Matus, Jon Menster, Carl Schipfmann, Steve Busness, Todd Wyman and “The” Mike Machovec!
