2-9-11 Oriole Pride

An Independent Newspaper Serving the Athletes of the

Springville Schools and Area Community

SENIOR DAKOTA RICHARDS QUALIFIES FOR DISTRICT WRESTLING

Springville’s Dakota “DK” Richards took his first step toward a state tournament appearance by winning 2nd place last Saturday at the Sectional meet held at Alburnett High School. Dakota takes his next step at the district meet this Saturday which takes place at North Cedar High School. Dakota is the son of April McCall and George Richards. Great job Dakota—good luck on Saturday.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011, Volume 1>>Issue 24>> An Independent newspaper serving Springville, Iowa

ORIOLE PRIDE The future is not a gift --

it is an achievement. Harry Lauder

Springville senior , Hannah Loehr has sealed the deal. On Tuesday, the Middle Hitter signed her letter of intent to play volleyball for Grand View University. Loehr, the daughter of Michele and Cary Loehr, will major in graphic design at Grand View, a NAIA school, located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Lady Vikings finished 33-9 overall last season, and 7-1 in the Midwest Collegiate Conference. Congratulations to Hannah on this accomplishment and we look forward to following your future achievements as you change colors and enjoy new successes.

(Pictured above in the center is senior Hannah Loehr, surrounded by her Oriole team-mates and coaches on Tuesday. Pictured to the right of Hannah is Viking head coach, Tina Carter who just finished her 3rd season with the Vikings. Photo courtesy of Kyle Koeppen)

(Pictured to the left, Springville senior Dakota Richards takes his place on the 2nd place pulpit at Alburnett last Saturday. Photo courtesy of Nick Booth)

WEEKLY PICKS: This weeks basketball matchups include the following for this upcoming weekend:

Iowa State vs Kansas Wichita State vs UNI Drake vs Indiana State Minnesota vs Iowa Here’s what you do, choose your winners AND choose the point total in the Iowa game. Tie-breaker goes to the individual closest to the point total. Send your picks and name to [email protected] with “Weekly Picks” as your subject, and catch next weeks issue to see who won bragging rights. Congratulations to Kim Starry of Springville for winning last weeks contest.

HANNAH LOEHR SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT WITH GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY

DID YOU KNOW??? The boys basketball team cleans? Now before you get your to do list going, please read further. Carver Hawkeye Arena is where the action takes place. There are a total of 4 home basketball games that the guys go down and watch. After the game is over, they team up to clean the place from top to bottom. Now yes, these boys are good Samaritans and would probably do it for the free admission to the game—but it is a fundraiser with the proceeds going back to the program in order to help pay for their trip to the state tournament and summer team camps. Coach Merritt had this to say, "Doing the clean-ups has definitely been a good experience. We are able to make some pretty good money without having to sell things, like we typically do. This should allow us to get to a couple of really good team camps this summer. Additionally, we've gotten a chance to work as a team, off of the court, and also worked at being organized and efficient. Also, it's been a real eye-opener for all of us at how important it is to clean-up after ourselves because there is always someone out there that has to clean up the mess. I personally want to thank all of the guys and the parents that have volunteered to help out. They've all made this process go so much more smoothly." Well done guys—and I’ll start collecting addresses for those Springville homes needing a little TLC. (Photo above courtesy of Nick Merritt)

YOUTH SPORT ACTION

If you hadn’t noticed, over the course of the last four weekends, three of them included an all day club volleyball tournament at the high school—and I do mean all day; 8am—11pm. Saturday, February 5th was the last tournament hosted this season. Pictured to the left is an Oriole 11U team that won the 12U championship. Nice job ladies. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Nachazel)

Wednesday, February 9, Oriole Pride 2

Pictured to the right are the Wagaman/Mentser future stars in action last Saturday. Pictured below is Grant Gloeckner driving the ball while Jack Hoogland and Cade Zaruba follow, the trio plays for Beau Zaruba. (Photos courtesy of Angie Gloeckner)

Pictured left is Nick Janachek who launches one for three… To the right is Brian Sindelar driving with Braden Oxley setting the screen. These 6th graders play for Ralph Oxley and Larry Riley’s team.

FACE IN THE CROWD: This week’s Face In The Crowd is Springville Grandmother, Barb Coonrod. I caught up with Barb in the stands at Monday night’s Monticello game, and here is what we know; If you had a time machine—what year would you visit? The late 1950’s. I would still be in school and I would do so much more. What did you eat for breakfast? A Jethro sized bowl of Shredded Wheat mixed with Cheerios. Do you have your toilet paper roll from the top or the bottom? The top. What was the first music concert you ever went to? Wanda Jackson.

Thanks Barb—you just never know, at the next Springville event, you could be

more than a Face In The Crowd! Above, “The Queen of Rockabilly” — Wanda Jackson


Friday night had a great platform—it was senior night, Alburnett was in town and baked goods were on sale for a very good cause. The Springville women kicked off the evening with a 58-35 victory. Four players hit double figures including all three seniors. "We played a nice basketball game tonight in all phases. Other than allowing Alburnett to get some easy baskets down low at the end of the third quarter, we played well defensively. Offensively, we moved the basketball well and once again received balanced scoring led by Abbie Neff and Katie Wyman with 16 points each. Hannah Loehr had 10 points, 15 rebounds, and CJ Fitzgerald contributed 10 points and 6 assists", said Head Coach Nate Sanderson. In the night cap the boys fought the good fight but came up short and fell 48-34 to the visiting Pirates. Coach Merritt offered, “We had a pretty good start to the game but just had trouble

maintaining the intensity and defense we needed in the 2nd half. Offensively, we still need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball and knocking down free throws. The potential is there, it's just a matter of whether or not we can get it put together before the end of the year.” Senior Joel Lam had another double/double, finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Senior playmaker Patrick Ray finished with “triple 2’s” if you will—2 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds. While Friday was Senior Night—it wasn’t the last home game. Mother Nature created a little noise last week, so Monday night was the make up game against Monticello. In girls action, the Lady O’s were looking to play smart and play tough. Monticello played a little smarter and a little tougher, they beat Springville, 42-15. When asked to comment, Coach Sanderson had this to say, "This game was the tale of two halves. Early in the game, though we struggled to score offensively, we were able to slow the game down to keep the ball out of Monticello's hands. Two minutes into the second half, we were within three at 14-11. Then the wheels fell off. We couldn't get a shot to fall, and started to turn the ball over which allowed Monticello to get some easy baskets and stretch the lead out beyond our reach. Monticello did a great job defending us in the half court, and when we were able to find open shots, they just didn't fall for us. Katie Wyman led us in scoring with 6 points. Hannah Loehr chipped in with 8 rebounds." With the loss the Lady O’s end their regular season with an overall record of 8-13 and a Tri-Rivers record of 6-10. They will open tourney play Thursday at Belle Plaine against Belle Plaine at 7pm. In boys action Monday, Springville battled the Panthers but fell, 57-33. The Orioles turned the ball over 24 times and couldn’t stop Monticello’s offense. “Turnovers and inconsistency have been an issue for us all year and that ultimately hurt us. Our energy and intensity were much better which is a great sign and we need that to continue the rest of the year. Congratulations to all seniors on a terrific season” said Coach Nick Merritt. Sophomore Jake Hulett had his sixth double/double of the season with 12 points and 11 boards. Freshman Elias Nissen tallied 8 points including a dunk that raised the roof in Machovec Gym and will deservedly, be talked about for some time—until he does it again of course. Tuesday, was the official end to the regular season. The games featured the boys only as Ed-Co traveled down for a game, and it was a great game to end on as the boys prepare for district play. Springville won, 41-39 on a buzzer-beater lay up by Nissen, on a nice feed from Senior Patrick Ray. It couldn’t have been scripted better. Ray started at the top of the key and drove to his left, as he penetrated the defense Nissen cut across the base line and P-Ray some how slung a pass that Nissen caught and easily laid up on the opposite side of the board for an easy two—time expired and the Orioles won. An elated

Coach Merritt said, “It was a great way to end our regular season and good ending to the seniors’ last home game. Although we didn’t play the best throughout the whole game, we showed great character and toughness down the stretch to get the win. Hopefully this will provide us with some momentum heading into district play next week.” District play begins on Monday when the O’s travel up to Central City, tip off is at 7. Oriole Pride wishes to congratulate all players on a great season, and for the seniors leaving the program—it has been a privilege to watch you compete with such heart. Pictured left, Joel Lam brings down a rebound. Pictured right, Patrick Ray drives in the lane for 2. (Photos taken by Kim Markley)

SENIOR NIGHT IN MACHOVEC GYMANASIUM

Katie Wyman drives the lane Above, Hannah Loehr looks to pass, Below, Abbie Neff for 3


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SENIOR “O”

Where were you born? Cedar Rapids, Iowa How many brothers/sisters, and are you the oldest/youngest? 1 Sister, I am the youngest Parents names; Lewis and Kim Springville activities you participate in; I played High School Football Favorite movie; Men of Honor Favorite food; Anything fried/Wild game feeds. Who do you text the most? Close friends If you could meet one famous person, who would you choose? Colt Ford What do you like to do in your free time? Fish, hunt, swim with my friends If you could choose a week's vacation anywhere in the world, where would you want to go? Bahamas What is the scariest thing that ever happened to you? When my buddy totaled his truck. What are your plans after high school? I’m in enlisted in the Army as a Diver Xbox or PlayStation? Xbox Name the make, model, year and color of your dream car; 1969 ZL-1 L-88 Chevrolet Corvette, Black

If you auditioned for American Idol, what song would you sing? Country Boy-Aaron Lewis In the year 2021, you will celebrate your 10 year high school reunion, what will you be doing? Working my way up in the Army, and will be done with Special Forces selection and school. What is one piece of advice for this year's freshmen class? "Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation"-Bruce Lee. And also hit the weight room!

Thanks Adam

Oriole Pride feature’s Springville Seniors so we can learn a little beyond their jersey number, the position they play or the activity they pursue. Our feature this week is Senior Adam Lentz.

DID YOU KNOW??? Elias Nissen wowed the crowd with his dunk on Tuesday evening—the first in 14 years according to Coach Merritt. Who was the last Oriole to do the same? Larry Johnston, 1997. (Pictured to the right is the tail end of Nissen’s dunk on Tuesday, photo taken by Kim Markley.)

SOFTBALL THANKS YOU The bake sale held last Friday in the cafeteria raised $454.75. All proceeds will go to the girls softball program. Thank you for your gracious support.

REMEMBER, POST SEASON PLAY BEGINS THIS WEEK: Girls are in action on Thursday at Belle Plaine, 7pm tip off. Dakota Richards wrestles on Saturday at North Cedar, 12pm. Boys are in action on Monday at Central City, 7pm tip off.

SNEAK PEEK The new gym, pictured below is looking pretty good folks. The hoops are up and the floor is down. It is a great facility and will be opening very soon.

DID YOU NAME THIS “O”? The little lady in this photo is none other than our own Alexis Hulett.

Wednesday, February 9, Oriole Pride 5 SENIORS ENYOY THE LIMELIGHT

Above left, and moving clockwise: Abbie Neff walks out with her parents—Debbie and Keith Tallman, & Steve Neff; Hannah Loehr is all smiles with her parents Michele & Cary; Hannah, Abbie & Katie are all smiles; Abbie goes through her pre-game with Britt Oxley; Hannah gets a chest bump from Megan Hall; Katie Wyman shows her defensive side; Katie struts her stuff with Mom & Dad, Jennifer & Todd Wyman.


Pictured below, Patrick Ray with his family, Kathie & Larry Grekoff, and Becky & Jack Ray. To the right, foreign exchange student Sami Haaranoja.

Pictured above, Joel Lam with his parents Dawn & Steve. Below, Joel in action against the Pirates on Friday.

Pictured directly above, Brennan Starry with his Mom, Kim and Dad Eric trails. Below, Hope Matus walks out with her parents, Stacey and Bill.

Pictured directly above, Patrick Ray in action at Alburnett. Below left, Sami Haaranoja squaring up in the Lone Tree game. Below right, Brennan Starry in the East Buchanan game.

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