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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL VOLLEYBALL From page iB desperately needed because there were so many inexperienced play ers on the team." Other: She was a team captain. She is also taking AP courses and hoping to graduate and maintain excellent grades, Bradley said. She is involved in other extracurricular activities - church activities, mission trips, FBLA, Thespians and plays the violin. Coach's Corner: “Her leadership helped an almost completely novice volleyball team gel and make great strides, though not in terms of win ning. Without her leadership, quite and focused, we wouldn't have accomplished nearly what we did.” Second team Sarah Rizer School: Houston County Year: Sophomore Position: Middle hitter Impact: In limited play (40 games), recorded 29 aces, 12 blocks, eight digs and 37 kills. “Sarah’s height and natural abil ity (made the most impact),” said Jones. Coach s Corner: “Sarah was forced into the fold as a result of injury. The day after Cat was hurt we played at the AM Spike Fest Invitational. In the huddle when I announced Sarah was starting, I will never forget the look she gave me. To watch her mature in the middle over the next 40 games was fun to watch! She is going to be a dominant player over the next couple of years!” Athina Smick School: Houston County Year: Junior Position: Outside hitter Impact: Recorded 10 blocks, 92 aces, eight assists and had 90 kills. “(She's a) solid hitter, knows the Contributed The Demons take the starting pistol at the cross country state tournament held this past weekend in Carrollton. WR teams notch second-straight top 20 finish Special to the Journal The Warner Robins Cross country teams both finished in the top 20 for the second straight year the week of Nov. 10, marking a first for them, said Head Coach David Erpelding. “The boys ran faster this year than last year but as we got better so did everyone else,” he said, adding that Caroline Mauldin, who finished 15th with a time of 19:59, was the first freshman girl to finish in the top 20 at the state meet in Houston County - as far as he knew. Karl Burkhardt broke the Warner Robins record set back in 2000. “It was a great season for both teams,” Erpelding said, “and it is something they Noon Optimist winners y■ •- y fv&sL 4 £Nk * 4ttf | --*«•&$& SiDßim % %k' W 9 ' '■'.. V - OH J|'-4 - JB BPljjjp ffir v IHHi aaifc W «||i /^SI,. 181 BPS' laSßii BBhr \ Contributed The 2007 Houston County Cross Country championship event headed by Warner Robins High School Cross Country Coach David Erpelding and sponsored by the Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club since 1996 was held Oct. 16 at Pearl Stephens Elementary School. The club, according to a release, provides individual plaques, medals and T-Shirts to winning boys and girls team members and school trophies to winning schools. Club President Rodney Wilson and Club Project Officer Jim Baldwin presented the top individual awards and school trophies at a regular club meeting on Nov. 8. The winner in the boys category was Karl Burkhardt from WRHS and in the girls category was Megan Breitbach from Houston County High School. Each received a Runner of the Year award - a first place medal on a plaque stating that the individual was the runner of the year, along with his or her winning time. WRHS won both the boys and girls “team” category. Erpelding accepted the school trophies. Natalie Grayson of the HCHS Cross Country coaching staff joined Breitbach for her award presentation. Pictured from left are: Erpelding, Burkhardt, Wilson, Breitbach, Grayson and Baldwin. game,” said Jones. Coach's Corner: "Athina was new to the program this year and after a short adjustment period became a solid offensive contributor. Now that she has been in our system and knows the routine, I cannot wait to see what she can do next year! Having her and Devon as outside hitters will be a potent one two attack!" Dhwani Patel School: Houston County Year: Senior Position: Defensive' specialist/libe ro Impact: Recorded four aces, 18 assists and had 78 digs. In her career, she had 25 aces, 104 assists and 364 digs (team career record holder). “Dhwani plays so hard and never quits," Jones said. Other: Was named to the 2006 HHJ All-County Second Team and was a 2005 HHJ All-County Honorable Mention. Coach's Corner:" Dhwani has been a rock solid contributor to the team for three years! After Cat's injury Dhwani was crucial to our defense as she played the back row in Cat's spot in the rotation. She never gave up and I will miss that!” Brittany Zuniga School: Houston County Year: Senior Position: Libero/defensive special ist Impact: Recorded 18 aces, 12 assists, 98 digs and 11 kills. “Brittany's athleticism and ability to hit the floor and move on (had a big impact),” Jones said. Coach’s Corner: “When we made the decision to go with the Libero Brittany was a natural because of her passing ability and her knowl edge of the game. When you couple that with the fact that Brittany always has such a positive attitude and she was always a positive spirit to the can build on for the future. I know that they did their best and that is all I could ever ask of them.” The rest of Warner Robins’ top finishers are as follows: Emily Bailey - 94th with a time 21:55; Danielle Atkins - 108th with a time of 22:11; Brittney Hill - 123rd with a time of 22:30; April Meeks - 156th with a time of 24:13. The girls finished 16th as a team. For the boys, Ryan Dimes was 104th with a time of 18:05; Jacob Grubb - with a time of 18:39; Matthew Drapeau - 138th with a time of 18:44 and Stephen Bassett - 190th with a time of 20:14. The boys finished 20th. team, she will be hard to replace." Katie Hotchkiss School: Warner Robins ' Year: Junior Position: Setter/outside hitter Impact: Averaged approximately three digs a game. “Katie was one of our key play ers this year,” said Fendley. “She led the team in aces and kills. She was very consistent at setting and was a great server and blocker. Katie is also an excellent defensive passer.” Other: Earned the Best Setter Award in 2006. Coach's Corner: “Katie is a very talented volleyball player with a lot of potential. She works hard and is a great asset to have. Katie played front and back row for us. She played at the setter position while also being one of the better hitters on the team. A very versatile, all around player who was very instru mental in our success this year.” Deanna Drain School: Warner Robins Year: Senior Position: Libero Impact: Deanna played back row for us as a Libero (defensive spe cialist). Lead the team in digs, and was also a great server. Averaged about 4 digs a game. Coach's Corner: “She is a true competitor who always gave 100 percent. Her presence in the back row was a major factor in our suc cess this year.” Cariy Weber School: Northside Year: Junior Position: Outside hitter. Impact: “(She) was the best pass er and defender in the county,” White said. “(She was also) one of the most improved players in the county.” Other: Was a three-year starter. SPORTS Mid South golfers __ | Contributed j Representatives from Mid South Federal Credit Union participated in the Warner Robinsl Exchange Club’s Annual Golf Tournament recently. This year’s Mid South team included' Sean Ferrell, Beth Clark, Mike Clark and Michael Della Donna. Della Donna placed sec ond overall and Ferrell won the longest drive contest. According to a release from Mid South, proceeds from this year’s golf tournament will help support the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Houston County. Pictured from left are Della Donna, Ferrell,- Beth Clark and Mike Clark. BEARS From page 2B from a 21-0 loss at home to Valdosta on Nov. 3 when the team didn’t have any net rushing yards on the plus side to the three scores in the Coffee game. Collins said the Bears had their best rush ing game of the year behind Robert Williams, and that meant sustained drives. The coach also brought up the prospects for the 2008 season, one that’s shroud ed in a couple of myster ies that should be resolved by the beginning of January. But for any football team, it all begins with offseason training. Collins said they are taking some time off as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, and once that’s past coach Heath Burch will set up the weight program. “We have to get stron ger,” said Collins. “We have to work on quickness and speed.” Only recently, though, did Houston County and the r . ®Ngiygjs £A '* '>»mm* ■«*»««& &g#£. *»*: vji Please take a few moments to fill out this application for the parade. Fax back to one of the numbers listed below. NO ENTRY FEE _ WWW iName of Group/Business/Unit: ®Person Responsible/Contact: Address: Daytime Phone: Fax: Email: Type (Float, Queen, Dance Team, VIP, etc.): Description of Float (if know): If Float, what type of vehicle will be used to pull it? How many units (floats, vehicles, etc.) will you have? r Est. number of people in group (including driver): Ik Will your entry include music? Yes No Please return this form to Melanie Lewis, Houston Springs Resort, 105 Fairway Oaks Dr., Perry, Georgia 31069 or via fax number (478) 988-8093 no later than November 19th. The rules and requirements will be sent back to you as soon as the application is received. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to Melanie. '■v'V / , Thank you. HOUSTON SPRINGS AN ACTIVE ADULT RESORT COMMUNITY 478-988-8100 ext.llo4 Fax: 478-988-8093 _ state’s other high schools learn of the reclassification that will impact the regions for the next two years. One of those mysteries is if the Bears, still in the 5A class, will stay in the 1-AAAAA region with Valdosta, Coffee, Lowndes and Tift County. One thing Collins does expect is that Houston will go the same way Warner Robins High and Northside (which is moving up from Class AAAA) goes. The 2007 season was also an interim season for Collins, who replaced the retiring Doug Johnson as head coach during the sum mer. Houston County High PimP \ It is that time of year again! We are so excited about this ft year’s Christmas Parade, which will be held Saturday, m December Ist at 2:00 p.m., with the line-up starting at 1:00 p.m. Perry has always had a wonderful Christmas spirit, and with your help, we hope to make this parade a huge success. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007 ♦ C/ r I tilered V- corner framing • CMonogramminy • Oil UhirUmgs • fiifts Where Framing Ms An Art 918 Carroll Street • Perry, GA 478-987-4079 § WftmsMm it Womts 478-988-9193 principal Sheila Beckham, in naming Collins as the inter im head coach and athletic director back in July, said the positions would come open again in December. Jim Collins Attorney At Law Specializing In • Criminal Defense • Divorce • Bankruptcy 127 CARL VINSON PKWY. WARNER ROBINS. 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