Prep Athletes of the Week
In the Tuesday, May 15, edition of the Medina Gazette two Black River juniors were selected as Medina County Prep Athletes of the Week. These selections are made by the sports writers for the Gazette from nominations by the area coaches.
Dagmar Smith returned to action after a three week layoff due to an injury. She threw a one hitter in the sectional final at Black River against Brooklyn. She notched her initial save of her career in a 3-0 win over Buckeye last Friday. Dagmar began the week with 120 strikeouts and a 0.78 earned run average going 13-2. She is a two time All Medina Gazette first team performer.
Austin Phillips won the Patriot Athletic Conference 100 & 200 meter dashes last Thursday, at Firelands High School. His superb times were 11.0 and 22.6 in the sprint events. He is a member of the 4 X 200 meter relay team that placed 2nd at the conference meet. The quartet had broken a school record earlier in the year. Austin is a fullback and linebacker for the Pirate football team. The athletic department congratulates these fine Black River athletes!!
Just a reminder Physicals are scheduled for Tuesday, May 29 starting at 2:45-3:30 (MS) and 3:30-5:00 (HS) in the High School Gym. Cost is $20. Checks should be made payable to Black River Athletics. Three doctors are donating their time to benefit our student athletes. Thank you to Dr. Rose, Dr. Ebner, and Dr. Longo.
Softball Tournament
The Lady Pirate softball team has been playing superbly the last three contests. On Thursday, May 10, they beat Brooklyn in the OHSAA sectional final held here at Black River 3-0. The ladies then were victorious in a 3-0 shutout over Buckeye on Friday at home. The girls continued their winning ways with a 6 inning mercy win over Firelands last night 21-1 to complete Patriot Athletic Conference play. Dagmar Smith was credited with 2 wins and Kayla Finkel beat the Bucks. Taylor Goff had 7 RBI's in the 3 games while Jessica Chidsey had 5 hits and Kailey Summers had 3 extra base hits while Hannah Messenger had five hits.
The Lady Pirates are gearing up for a district semi-final game on Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. against the Trojans from Trinity High School (16-9) at North Ridgeville High School. The winner of that game advances to the district final game at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. Admission is charged for distinct games; adults will be $6.00 and students $4.00.
Ohio High School Athletic Association
The Black River spring sports teams have been notified for its upcoming OHSAA spring tournaments. The Pirates boys & girls track & field team will be venturing to Midview High School for the sectional/districts on May 17, & 19. The top four (4) placers in each event will advance to the regional tournament. The baseball team had a 5 seek in its recent drawing and will play the Columbia Raiders next Monday, may 7, at Colunbia at 4:30 p.m. The black and gold dropped a tough lick 1-0 decision to the Raiders on April 11. The softball team had the number one seek with a 13-5 record and will play home on May 10, against the winner of Brooklyn or Oberlin. The athletic department wishes the best of luck to all our spring teams.
Sports Passes
The athletic department will begin selling season sports passes on May 15, 2012 for the 2012/2013 sports seasons. The cost of the passes are as follows:
Student Passes $50.
Couples Passes $125
Family Passes $200
Senior Citizen Passes (65 years old & older) Free
The passes can be picked up in the guidance office (door # 3) from Mrs. Travagliante. Checks can be made out to: Black River Athletics.
Scholar Athletes
The Black River Athletic Department congratulates sophomores Sebastian Vidika and Nick Sas on their outstanding academic efforts. Sabastian ranks # 1 in the Class of 2014 with a grade point average of 4.303. Sabastian currently has a 23-6 record in wrestling in the 106 pound weight class. Nick Sas is currently # 2 in his class with a grade point average of 4.180. Nick played football and is looking forward to baseball in the spring.
Keep up on the Track. Visit the Track Page for scores and records.
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