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EMILY HOLLENBAUGH Madelyn Allman `20 hops over a hurdle at the Comstock Invitational April 19. Allman broke the school record in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 46.62 seconds at home against Jonesville April 17. Athletes break long time school records ree school records have been broken already in this spring sports season. Madelyn Allman `20 ran 47.16 seconds in the 300 meter hurdles April 13, breaking the 31 year old record held by Kelli Michael who ran a 47.60 in 1988. Allman then broke her own record April 17 running a time of 46.62 seconds in the 300 meter hurdles. “I feel really relieved. First, that my hard work is paying off. [I am also] excited because I know I’m not done yet; I know I have more to give. I consistently trained and put in a lot of work through indoor [track] which led to me being in good shape for outdoor [track],” Allman said. Jessica Holcomb `19 recorded a long jump of 17 feet 5 inches in the team’s win over Concord April 24, break- ing the 37 year old record held by Tammie Johnston who jumped 17 feet 3 inches in 1982. “I’m excited and happy that all of my hard work over my years of running track has paid off,” Holcomb said. Caleb McCavit `19 hit his 31st career double in the team’s 7-0 win over Reading April 23, breaking the record of 30 previously held by Tim George in his 2001-2003 career and Justin Losey in his 2006-2008 career. “It’s a great feeling to be able to break the doubles record. I’m really thankful for all of the peoplewho have supported me throughout the whole thing,” McCavit said. Briefs sports Brian’s Take e late 1980s to 2003 was a dark time in Major League Baseball (MLB). Many of the game’s best players, including the Boston Red Sox’s Manny Ramirez and the Texas Rangers’ Alex Rodriguez, were suspended for using Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs). In 2013, no players were inducted into the Hall of Fame due to the players being found guilty of using steroids (theperspective.com). is Hall of Fame class included former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds and New York Yankees ace pitcher Roger Clemens, who have yet to enter Cooperstown. e MLB is one hundred percent right by leaving players who use steroids out of the Hall of Fame, and it needs to stay that way. Players who use PEDs are downright cheaters and they are a disgrace to the game. In the 2001 season, Bonds slammed 73 homers, an MLB record that has yet to be broken. Aſter admitting to using steroids in front of a jury, Bonds’ Hall of Fame resume has been tainted with his use of PEDs. Had Bonds hit 73 home runs as a clean player, he would be in the Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan says steroid users do not belong in the Hall of Fame and any player who failed a drug test or admit- ted to using steroids should not get in (nytimes.com). I agree with Morgan. e players who get put on the ballot for the Hall of Fame who used steroids are taking away from clean players who deserve to get into the Hall based on their own honest efforts. Former Toronto Blue Jays’ first base- man Fred McGriff was a clean player whose eligibility for the Hall of Fame came at the same time as Bonds and Clemens and, as a result, his resume was overshadowed. e players need to hold themselves accountable, not cheat and potentially destroy their careers. Some may argue that the no-PED’s policy was not in effect during Bonds’ and Clemens’ time in the league, but those players cheated to accumulate the Hall of Fame worthy stats and deserve to be rejected. Baseball players who have been caught using steroids should not be permitted into the Hall of Fame. e legacies of clean players will be ruined if cheaters are allowed into Cooper- stown. Cooperstown not for cheaters Brian Bloom `20 Sports Editor May 2, 2019 The Oriole Sports 11 CARLIE MCKINLEY Lady O’s play Coldwater at home e varsity soſtball team (9-7) hosts Coldwater today at 4:15. e team split its doubleheader against Parma Western losing 10-15 in game one and winning 11-1 in game two April 27. Morgan Michael `21 got the win in game two allowing two hits and striking out six batters. “We have a long road ahead, but we will be on top by the time we need to be. Our goals are to take it one step at a time and play for the Big 8 Championship, districts, regionals and hopefully state,” Mickala Signor `19 said. Golf to travel to Sturgis e varsity golf team (10-2) competes at the Sturgis Invite May 3. e team finished second at the Jonesville Jamboree April 26. “[e most enjoyable part of being able to play golf is] to compete with the other schools in the conference. Our goal for this year is to take first in the conference and my personal goal is to be in a MVP conference again,” Lawson Tell `20 said. Track teams to run at Quincy Invite e boys and girls track teams will compete at the Quincy Invite May 4. e teams traveled to Union City for the Union City Invite April 26. Both the boys and girls teams finished fourth. e teams hosted Reading and Homer May 1, but results of this meet were not available by press time. “Everyone is incredibly supportive of their team- mates in every event or race they compete in. Even though it’s early in the season, I feel like our team is closer and more connected than before. My personal goal for this year is to compete at State again and break the school record in pole vault,” Kinzie Groves `20 said. Baseball faces visiting Coldwater e varsity baseball team (5-8) hosts Coldwater today at 4:15. e team split its doubleheader Clinton losing 2-10 in game one and winning 13-4 in game two April 27. e team played against Homer at home April 30, but results of this game were not available by press time. “We want the best best version of a complete team who always wants to play for each other. Our seniors will lead the way and hopefully leave a legacy for future Oriole baseball teams,” coach Pat Dillon said. NINI TALAKHADZE Chandler Locke `20 throws a pitch against Reading April 23. The team won 10-0 in game one and 7-0 in game two. Girls soccer hosts All-Sports Day e girls soccer team (8-3) hosts its annual tourna- ment May 4 during All Sports Day. “[To win the tournament] we need to stay confident and play a full 80 minutes,” Jade Fickle `20 said. e team beat Michigan Center 6-0 April 25. Madison Hinds `20 and Brianna Roush `21 each scored two goals in the win. e team currently sits at third in the conference behind Hanover-Horton and Springport. “We lost a lot of valuable players since last year, but I think as the season goes on, we will get better. Our goal for this year is to be conference champions again,” Madison Hinds `20 said. Madison Hinds `20 stops a pass in the team’s 2-1 win over Coldwater in the ‘Battle of the Birds’ April 11. NINI TALAKHADZE Rylee Sunday `19 swings at a pitch against Read- ing April 23. The team won 15-2 in game one and 17-0 in game two. COURTESY PHOTO Lawson Tell `20 reads the green at the Coldwater Country Club April 12.
