Staff report
LHS Alumni Soccer Game July 29
The 12th annual Lehman Catholic Men’s Alumni Soccer Game will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at Lehman.
The game has become a tradition, and was started after the Lehman varsity soccer team was established in the fall of 2004 to allow the alumni who started the club team at Lehman to compete against the current varsity team.
It has evolved into a yearly event that allows the alumni to return to their former glory, promote giving back to the program and bring together current and past players.
The game is designed to be a friendly exhibition without injuries. After the game lunch will be provided to all players and their families. BK Root Beer in Sidney will again provide their chili dogs, with the drinks and sides being provided by the current players and their families.
Those attending or participating can show their appreciation by donating to the Lehman Catholic Annual Fund or directly to the athletic program.
Players are reminded to bring water, white and navy blue shirts, shin guards, cleats and socks, and show up prior to 9:30 a.m. for group pictures, quick-touches and some light stretching.
Those planning to participate can contact any of three people, including Chris Ulrich at [email protected] or 937-726-5619, Scott Ulrich at [email protected] or 937-638-8194, or Matt Ulrich at [email protected] or 937-726-3917.
Kickin’ it in the Dark soccer set
WAPAKONETA — The ninth annual Kickin’ It in the Dark 3-on-3 Soccer Tournament will be held at Veterans Park in Wapakoneta on July 21, with the rain date the following night.
Games will begin at 7 p.m. and run throughout the night.
There will be divisions for male and female from U-08 through over-30. The U-08 through U-10 divisions will be completed by midnight.
The cost is $100 for teams of four or five players, and $120 for teams of six.
To register, visit the Botkins Soccer Club website at www.botkinssoccerclub.com and click on 3 v 3 registration on the home page.
The deadline for registering for the event is July 1.
Oaks Senior Men’s League meets
The Shelby Oaks Senior Men’s League took advantage of good weather to play their weekly round Monday at the Oaks.
Seventy-one players took part, and the game of the day was “best poker hand.”
Phil Valentine won with five 7s, and tied for second were Mike Mauer, Joe Miller and Homer Ryman with four 7s. Brooks Ware, Terry Knasel and Phil Myers had four 6s, Jerry Schmiesing four 5s, and Ron Tacker four 4s.
Because of Memorial Day next Monday, the Senior Men’s League will play on Tuesday.
Also, the next road trip is June 1 at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Greenville, and those wanting to attend are asked to sign up next Tuesday.
Volleyball officiating class
BELLEFONTAINE — An Ohio High School Athletic Association volleyball officiating class will be held at the High Point JVS in Bellefontaine starting in July.
Certification will be competed in time for the fall volleyball season.
For more information or to register, contact Louise Dunham at 937-666-2046 or go to [email protected].
Versailles looking for coaches
VERSAILLES — The Versailles High School athletic department is looking for two head coaches.
The school needs a head boys golf coach as well as a head swim coach.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and references to athletic director Doug Giere at [email protected].
The application deadline is June 2.
Sidney boys basketball camp set
The Sidney Boys Summer Basketball Camp for boys currently in grades 2-to-6 will be held May 30 and 31 and June 1 at Sidney Middle School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. all three days.
The cost of the camp is $20, with an extra $5 for a camp T-shirt. Shirts will be in limited supply and sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
The boys basketball coaching staff and high school team members will be the instructors, and there will be stations on shooting, offensive moves, passing/ballhandling, defensive positioning and rebounding.
There will be 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 games each day, as well as daily prizes for camper of the day and best station player. There will also be daily competitions.
Participants should wear gym shorts or sweat pants and a T-shirt, and tennis shoes.
Registration forms can be printed off the school website, and should be filled out and brought to the first day of camp, along with the fee.
Minster girls ousted in district
WAPAKONETA — The Minster girls were hoping to pull off a big upset Monday in the Division 4 District softball finals, but struggled fielding the ball, and top-seeded Parkway beat the Lady Wildcats 13-5 in action at Wapakoneta.
The game was rescheduled from last Friday, when it was rained out.
Minster’s season ends with a final 17-11 record. Parkway is now 22-1 and advances to the regional semifinals today (Wednesday) at Greenville against Williamsburg. Parkway finished as the No. 3-ranked team in the state in D-4, and Williamsburg No. 6. Williamsburg played in the state tournament last season.
Parkway scored four in the first, three in the second and two in the third to open up a 9-1 bulge early on.
For Minster, which committed 10 errors in the game, Alice Schmiesing and Taylor Homan both had two hits.
The linescore:
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Minster`001 201 1—5`8`10
Parkway`432 103 x—13`11`2
WP: Hawk; LP: Hemmelgarn
Records: Minster 17-11, Parkway 22-1.
Salazar wins state free throw contest
MINSTER — Jacob Salazar of Minster recently took first place in the 14-year-old division in the State Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest.
Salazar first won the Minster Council local competition and then advanced through the district, regional and state contests.
The Ohio K of C Free Throw competition is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14.
Salazar was asked to attend a council monthly meeting and share his experience with K of C Council members.
Miami County Y camps announced
TROY/PIQUA — The Miami County YMCA will be offering sports camps this summer.
The camps are for beginners to advanced players in each sport and run Monday through Friday of each week.
Contact the Piqua Branch at 937-773-9622 or the Robinson Branch (Troy) at 937-440-9622 for times and to register.
Following are the camps:
Gymnastics — June 12-16 for ages 4-and-up, Piqua branch
Soccer — June 12-16 for ages 3 years to 4th grade, Robinson branch
Basketball — June 26-30 for ages 4 years to 4th grade, both branches
Volleyball — July 10-14 for 3rd-to-8th grade, both branches
Football — July 10-14 for ages 4 years to 4th grade, Robinson branch.
