June 2011 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

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SportsChatterboxRuston High School June 2, 2011 Page 28Bearcat Track & Field Wrap-upby Reed MalekSports ReporterThe RHS Track and Field Team have definitely had a busy year. They have journeyed, endured, and dominated the track field. Spring flourishedwith their talent and they have certainly wrapped up the year proudly as well as set the bar for next year‘s track.In March, the team competed at the Simsboro Invitational meet and dominated the competition. In the boy‗s division, there were countless winsand few losses. Overall, the boys came in second with a score of 137 points. In the girl‗s events, there were an even more impressive finish—theyearned first place with a total of 228 points. In April, both the girls‘ and boys‘ Ruston‘s track and field team captured first in the ―Hoss‖ GarrettRelays and the Oil Belt Relays in El Dorado, Arkansas. In May, both the girls‘ and boys‘ track & field teams brought home first place overall.To close the year, the boys team took 3rd place and the girl‘s team took 6th. It was an outstanding year for RHS track and field. They havecertainly set the bar for next year‘s team to beat. You made running look more fun than exhausting and you managed to beat everyone in yourway doing it. Cats, you truly have earned a spot in the Book of Ruston High School Records. Congratulations and we all proud of your hardwork and achievements. GO CATS!Cross Country Teams Run to Class 4A Runner-Up Titlesby Christian AmosSports EditorBoth the girls and boys Cross Country teams shutout the competition at their races. At District, the Lady Bearcatsstuck together and broke from the pack to dominate the district 2-4A Championship. This continued a longtradition of district champions for Ruston High. For the boys’ part, they took the title as well.At state, Ruston High continued their success in both the girls’ and boy’s events. With their outstanding performancesat state, both teams earned the titles of class 4A state runner-up.Boy’s Basketball Makes Playoffsby Reed MalekSports ReporterBoys‘ basketball earned a pos-season birth into the LHSAA Boy‘s Basketball playoffs with an improved 16-12 record. Facing a strong MorganCity Tigers team on the road in the first round, they played hard but fell to the higher ranked Tigers by a score of 57-49. This season Ruston hadtwo Most Valuable Players, Jamaya Burr and Jerry Melton, who led the Bearcats in a season which promises to build a stronger team next year asRuston moves back to district 5A.Girl’s Basketball Has Great Seasonby Reed MalekSports ReporterThe Lady ‗Cats took an outstanding district record into the playoffs and the crowds followed them into the 2nd round. Playing hard all year,the Lady ‗Cats finished as district runner-ups behind the top ranked Bastrop Ladies.Despite their effort, the Lady ‗Cats fell short but gave the packed house another great show. The players gave their all and next year shouldbe another great year as well. Thanks Lady ‗Cats for a great year!Junior Chase Millien runs the3200m Dash at Regionals.Swim Team ends their Year in Goldby Keekee WilliamsSports ReporterThe RHS Swim Team trained all year to compete in the LHSAA State Championship in Sulphur, LA, to mark the end of their season.Each team member contributed points to the total result and did well in their individual events. Chase Borden came in 9th placein the 100-meter breaststroke and 17th in the 50-meter freestyle. AJ Brown placed 24th in the 50-meter freestyle and Chaning Dorrsited an 11th place in the 100-meter breaststroke. Natalie Dyke had a place of 14th in the 100-meter fly and 21st in the 100-meterbackstroke while Taylor Kaufman took the 5th place in 100-meter back-stroke and 10th in the 200-meter individual medley. JakeKyte took home a runner-up win in the 500-meter freestyle and a 4th place finish in the 200-meter freestyle. The ladies relay squadof Taylor Kaufman, Chaning Dorr, Maddie Huckabee and Natalie Dyke came out of the water with an 8th place finish for the Girls200-meter Freestyle Relay. Ultimately, the girls finished in 12th place overall out of the 20 teams that participated. The boys came inat 13th overall over the 18 competitors.RHS Swim Team 2010-2011
SportsChatterboxRuston High School June 2, 2011 Page 29Bearcat Tennis Recapby Reed MalekSports ReporterThis year, the Ruston High School girls‘ tennis team finished as district champions and the boys‘ team finished as districtrunner-up. The doubles team of Jordan Crume/Mary-Kyle McDonald won 1st place and in singles, Dinah Diaz andChris Taylor were semi-finalists. At regional competition, Dinah Diaz finished second. Chris Taylor and the doubles teamof Jordan Crume/Mary-Kyle McDonald were semi-finalists. At the 4-A state competition, Ruston High was representedby the most players in recent history, as nine players qualified, including seniors Jordan Crume, Dinah Diaz, Mary-KyleMcDonald, and Chris Taylor. Chris Taylor won his first match and Dinah Diaz made it all the way to the semi-finals.To wrap up the season, coaches presented senior awards this year to Dinah Diaz (Most Valuable Singles Player - Female),Chris Taylor (Most Valuable Singles Player - Male), and Jordan Crume/Mary-Kyle McDonald (Most ValuableDoubles Players).The Bearcat tennis team will be losing five fantastic tennis players this year to graduation. The five seniors of RustonHigh‘s tennis team are pictured at the left: (from left to right) Dinah Diaz, Heather Tanner, Chris Taylor, Jordan Crume,and Mary-Kyle McDonald.Bearcat Golf Enjoys Successful Yearby Reed MalekSports ReporterDespite a disappointing outing at the state tournament in early May, Ruston High‘s golf team had one of its most successful and exciting years ever. Throughout the regularseason, the Bearcats made fantastic finishes in several tournaments, including one at Cedar Creek, Haughton, and another in Monroe.The first of the three tournaments was in Monroe at the Chennault golf course. The Bearcats emerged champions of the nine-hole, six-team tournament. Ruston‘s top golferswere the team‘s only senior, Aaron Boersma, who finished in 38 strokes, and Mitchell Haddox who finished in 39.On Tuesday, April 5 the Bearcats got a sneak peek at their regional rivals at a 15-team tournament at the Cedar Creek School. The Bearcats finished in 3rd place overall,behind West Monroe (2nd) and the host Cedar Creek (1st). Top performers for the ‗Cats were Aaron Boersma, who finished in 86 strokes (+14 par), and Mitchell Haddox whofinished in 84 strokes (+12 par). Out of every individual competitor at the tournament, Mitchell won 4th overall.On Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26 the Bearcat golf team traveled to Haughton, Louisiana to the Olde Oaks Golf Club for their regionals tournament. The ‗Catsgave a stellar performance, snatching second place overall and qualifying for the state tournament at Zachary High in Baton Rouge.Soccer Recapby Reed MalekSports ReporterRuston High‘s boys and girls soccer teams had wonderful 2010-2011 seasons and both are sadly sayinggoodbye to several fantastic players. This season, the Lady Bearcats finished third in district 4A with a districtrecord of 3-3, while the boys claimed the second spot in their district.This year‘s girls senior soccer players are pictured above. From left to right, they are Natasha Alva, RachelHill, Lauren Prescott, Caroline Oakley, and Keke Sims (not pictured: Rhuye Primm).The departing senior boys soccer players this year are pictured below. From left to right, they are GarrettYoung, Josh Phillips, Robert Davenport, Michael Thompson, Felipe Ortega, Cameron Perez, Patrick Beatty,and Petros Araia.NICK BROWN SHOWSaturday Mornings8 A.M. – 10 A.M.ESPN 97.7 FM RadioFind us on Facebook!
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