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schools
october23
2012
VHS Fall Sports Report
very big team with one really powerful
running back and a couple of quick
kids,” said Jarmin. “Our kids were able
to basically shut them down. ”
On offense, the Loggers
were able to move the ball but had
trouble holding onto the ball in the
wet conditions. Jarmin noted the play
of Wolf at tight end, who had a long
reception and did well blocking, and
Tim Jennings at quarterback.
The Loggers conclude their
season with away games at Neah-Kah-
Nie on October 26 and Portland Christian
on November 2. If the Loggers qualify,
league playoffs begin on November 9.
Volleyball—The Lady Loggers are
finishing the season strong. Head Coach
Teresa Williams and her girls were
headed into their final match of the
season against Riverdale on October 22
with a five match winning streak after
dismantling an overmatched Faith Bible
team 3-0 at home on October 18.
Currently the Loggers have
a 7-4 league record and an 11-6 record
overall this season. It looks like they
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will finish in third place in the Northwest
League East Division behind perennial
power Portland Christian and Knappa.
“We’re passing the ball much
better, so we’re actually running a system
and have figured out our offense,” said
Williams following the Faith Bible
match. “Our setter, Taylor Titus, is a
sophomore, and she now has a better
understanding of how to run our offense.
I think the group of girls we have are
meshing and are playing really positively
on the floor. They are realizing how to
overcome some adversity.”
Against Faith Bible the Lady
Loggers were dominant in the first game
winning 25-5, just as they were a week
earlier against Knappa. Senior Sara
McMahon once again led the way with
a great all around match for the Loggers.
Back in her more natural position in
the middle of the front line, McMahon
was very strong offensively. She also
played well in the back line on defense
and passed well. Outstanding setting
by Taylor, strong outside hitting from
Stephanie Castro and Julia Fletcher, and
good play in the middle on both offense
and defense by Helena Veselkova also
set the tone of the match for the Loggers.
On the back line the Loggers received
strong play from Brittany Young,
Samantha Wallace and Titus. Freshman
McKenzie Titus also saw some varsity
court time and played well. The Lady
Loggers used extremely strong serving
throughout the match as a good offensive
weapon. The Falcons especially had
trouble at times handling service from
Castro, Veselkova, Wallace, Fletcher
and McMahon.
With 3-1 victories over Neah-
Kah-Nie and Knappa and 3-0 wins
over Nestucca and now Faith Bible, the
Lady Loggers head into league playoffs,
which start October 23, playing their
best volleyball in a long time. Hopefully
that strong play continues.
Cross Country--At the Neah-Kah-
Nie Bigfoot Challenge on October 9,
Vernonia senior Samantha Lindauer
won once again in a tough race and
made it look almost easy. The Vernonia
Logger girls finished 2nd overall. For
the boys, Nathan Fleck finished 5th and
Alumni Volleyball
Friday, November 16th, 7pm
Come watch VHS Alumni take on the
2012 Varsity Volleyball team at the VHS
gym. Donations accepted. All proceeds
benefit the Zack Rumboltz Memorial
Scholarship Fund.
Jacob Medearis finished 16th as the team
finished 4th overall.
On October 18 the Loggers
hosted the Vernonia Invitational. Both
the boys and girls teams won against
Warranton, Knappa and Portland
Adventist. Nathan Fleck set a personal
record of 17:31. Sammy Lindauer won
for the girls with a personal best of 20:06.
“Almost everyone on the team had PR’s
[personal records],” said Loggers head
coach Byron Brown. “Hopefully we
are peaking at just the right time for the
district meet.”
The Loggers wind up their
season at Tualatin Hills for the District
1 meet which is the state qualifying
meet. “We are hoping to repeat and
exceed last year’s great performance,
when we finished fourth of 14 overall,
losing only to 3 of the top 6 teams in the
state and eventual state champion Valley
Catholic,” said Brown. “We have high
hopes for Sammy Lindauer and Nathan
Fleck to qualify for the state meet at
Lane Community College in Eugene
November 3rd.”
Boosters Buzz
T h e
Ve r n o n i a
Boosters
have a new “Snack Shack Queen.”
Allison McLeod has graciously
agreed to take over the position
currently held by Lisa Brewer,
who is retiring after nine years of
service. Allison will begin her
“reign” on July 1st, 2013. Look
for her smiling face at summer
activities and at varsity games next
season.
Boosters are also looking
for someone to take over the Junior
Midget and T-Ball programs for
this spring. If you are interested
please call Lisa Brewer at 503-475-
1803 for more information.
Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each
month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday.
Look for our next issue November 13th.
Vernonia
Alumni
Vernonia’s new K-12 school is now open and is quite
impressive, however the athletic fields and facilities
are not yet complete. As Vernonia Alumni, we need
to step up to the plate and help finish the job. We ask
you to join your fellow Alumni by contributing to this
important cause.
A “SPORTS INITIATIVE” fund through the Vernonia
Education Foundation (VEF) has been established.
At the October 19 Homecoming football game a
check was presented to the VEF for $3500 which we
have collected so far. Please join us and show your
support for the students and staff of the Vernonia
School District and the entire Vernonia community.
You may send your tax deductible donation to:
The Vernonia Education Foundation
475 Bridge Street or
1201 Texas Avenue (effective 11/1/12)
Vernonia, OR 97064
Be sure to designate your check
“Sports Initiative” or “Alumni”
Or you can donate on line at:
www.vernoniak12.or.us
Click on the “Sports Initiative” Donate Button