The Heyworth girl's basketball team on paper is short on experience, especially in the depth of the bench. The roster shows 4 seniors and the rest are all sophomores. The lack of juniors would normally signal an alarm, and it probably does in this situation as well. The 4 seniors take the center, forward and one guard positions, whilst the starting sophomore handles the point guard duties. It served them well in the defeat of the Eureka Hornets. When I first looked up at the scoreboard it read 21-7, Heyworth in charge. Eureka managed to bring it back to within 5 a couple of times, but Heyworth ended the comp at the buzzer with a 67-56 victory. The sophomores that came in from the bench showed great poise and potential. The Hornets outlook is good.
Eureka had hosted the travelling trophy since the end of last year, their first year of eligibility after joining the HOIC. Us old timers know that those golden globed trophies started their existence in the McLean County Tournament. It always warms our hearts to see them inside our county lines. Thank you to the Heyworth Hornets for bringing it back home. It's tradition!
I must also mention that (and most that know me at least subconsciously know this) I have a specially good time photographing refs and coaches. Coach Tony Griffin is becoming one of my favorites. Lots of emotion, lots of animation and all exactly in the right place!
Go Hornets!
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Showing posts with label girls basketball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label girls basketball. Show all posts
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
LeRoy Lady Panthers take IHSA Class 1a 4th place hardware
Illini Bluffs Girls Basketball v Leroy Panthers Girls Basketball IHSA Consolation Game
It's always a heartbreaker for the players, coaches, families and communities to see their team make it to the IHSA State Basketball finals and not take 1st. Over time everyone realizes that they beat out a whole lot of people to even get that pass tag to Redbird Arena. It generally sets the tone to do even better the following year. In the end, everyone will have the memory of being one of the four best teams in the state for the rest of their lives.
Congrats and enjoy the lifetime memory to all 4 teams, but especially the LeRoy Panthers as they hail from just 15 miles down the road.
20120225 Illini Bluffs v LeRoy - Images by Alan Look
It's always a heartbreaker for the players, coaches, families and communities to see their team make it to the IHSA State Basketball finals and not take 1st. Over time everyone realizes that they beat out a whole lot of people to even get that pass tag to Redbird Arena. It generally sets the tone to do even better the following year. In the end, everyone will have the memory of being one of the four best teams in the state for the rest of their lives.
Congrats and enjoy the lifetime memory to all 4 teams, but especially the LeRoy Panthers as they hail from just 15 miles down the road.
20120225 Illini Bluffs v LeRoy - Images by Alan Look
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ridgeview Lady Mustangs swat away the Heyworth Hornets
Well, the High School Girls Regionals are here. Play this year is at Lexington. I guess it is already down to the semi and final rounds.
Last night, Ridgeview swatted the Heyworth Hornets. The Mustangs are so well organized and execute so well. THey are a pleasure to watch.
20100210 Heyworth v Ridgeview - Images by Alan Look
Last night, Ridgeview swatted the Heyworth Hornets. The Mustangs are so well organized and execute so well. THey are a pleasure to watch.
20100210 Heyworth v Ridgeview - Images by Alan Look
Monday, June 22, 2009
Lauren Kellar participates in the IBCA All Star Game
On Saturday (June 20), the Kellars of Ridgeview got together at what may have been their last family basketball event. Rodney, Teri, Michael, and Lauren have been a basketball family for a long time. Rodney is the 23 year coach of the Ridgeview Mustangs. Teri, his wife plays many roles at the school in addition to a full time position at a local corporation and mom to Michael and Lauren. Michael graduated about 4 years ago and has one semester of student teaching left before getting his degree. That student teaching will take place at Ridgeview Jr. High. Michael has also played baseball during college. He pitches. While attending Ridgeview, Michael was a multi sport student playing basketball and baseball. He's currently being scouted for some major league and independent leagues to continue with the small round ball.
Lauren just graduated from Ridgeview. While there, she was also a multi sport athlete. She practically grew up on the basketball coach, often seen after games playing on the court while waiting for mom and dad to finish up duties before heading home. She also made a place for herself in center field during softball season. Well, softball it is. She has accepted a spot in the outfield for the Illinois State University Redbird softball team beginning next season.
I'm sure to see Rodney and Teri at more Mustang basketball, but it looks like the foursome is also looking to get some sun and dust in their eyes listening to the ting and thunk of the aluminum and maple bats. Best wishes to all.
20090620 Girls IBCA - Images by Alan Look
Lauren just graduated from Ridgeview. While there, she was also a multi sport athlete. She practically grew up on the basketball coach, often seen after games playing on the court while waiting for mom and dad to finish up duties before heading home. She also made a place for herself in center field during softball season. Well, softball it is. She has accepted a spot in the outfield for the Illinois State University Redbird softball team beginning next season.
I'm sure to see Rodney and Teri at more Mustang basketball, but it looks like the foursome is also looking to get some sun and dust in their eyes listening to the ting and thunk of the aluminum and maple bats. Best wishes to all.
20090620 Girls IBCA - Images by Alan Look
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