Greetings to the Spartan Nation!!!!
It has been quite a while since I last "dropped in", so I have some things to cover!!
First off, a special "THANKS" goes out to the staff at Lakeview, and in particular my P.E. partners Miss Nyhlen and Mr. Dvorak. In my absence, they did a great job filling my substitutes in on every phase of our P.E. program. It sounds like P.E. rolled along with Mr. Stahoviak, Mrs. Mlyniec, and Mrs. Daly filling in. Mrs. Daly was my sub the day I dropped in to visit before Thanksgiving and my return, so I never had the opportunity to say good bye to Scott. He is currently filling a maternity leave along the north shore.
Bowling has come and gone, as well as the unit ALL the Lakeview students LOVE!!!!!!.......DANCING!!!!!! And once again this year, it was outstanding, culminated by the 8th grade ball-room dance the 17th of December! My special "THANKS" go out to Mrs. Garvey for once again doing an outstanding job as the 8th grade instructor!! As well, to all the parents who donated treats and attended "the gala event"!!!
Rollerblading started today, and it seems like everyone got off to a great start!!!!!! Stay on your feet and don't fall down!!!!!!!
My Freshmen Football Mustangs finished a strong season by going 6-3, with Mr. Zach Tomanovich (DGS '09) taking over my play calling, and winning four straight games. Brian Kukulski (Ide P.E.) assumed much of the Freshmen load in my absence.......Thanks Brian!
I know that a huge group of 66 parents, students, etc. followed my recovery on the CaringBridge. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring from all of these great people!!!!!! This only encouraged me to work hard during my recovery and rehab!!!!
My cardiovascular surgeon would not allow me to return to school until an 8 week period elapsed following my surgery. Sooooooooooooo, I took this time at home to prepare much paperwork for the 2011 football season. I am ready to go!!!!!!!
During the end of the 2010 football season, I had the opportunity to accompany some friends to see some great football. I accompanied Coach Slayden north to the University of Minnesota to see the Golden Gophers upset the Iowa Hawkeyes. Steven Slayden (LV -'04....DGS-'08) was asked to return to the at U of M cheerleading squad after a tragic car accident took the lives of two U of M members!! The Iowa / Minnesota game was a "barnburner" that came down to the last series before a Gopher win!! GOPHERS---27 HAWKEYES---20
The weekend before Thanksgiving, the opportunity came along to attend the Air Force-U.N.L.V. football game. While others went to explore the "fun" this trip allowed, I had the opportunity to visit the coaches at U.N.L.V., as well as catch up on old times with former D.G.S. head varsity coach Tim Mash. What a great day recalling old times, and even his mention of how tough Mr. Dvorak was playing offensive line when he was many times outweighed!! At the game, our traveling party secured pre-game field passes, at which time I had the surprise and distinct pleasure of meeting the United States Air Force THUNDERBIRDS, commanded by Lt. Col. Case Cunningham. This was a photo opp that I will never forget!!!!!!! AFA---35 UNLV---20
Following a GREAT and PEACEFUL Christmas with my family, I had the pleasure of being invited to attend the 2010 INDEPENDENCE BOWL in Shreveport, La.. Former Spartan and Mustang Zack Bell and the United States Air Force Academy Falcons were pitted against the Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech on December 27th. Following a great flight to Dallas, and a leisurely drive while listening to the Bears beat the Jets, I was afforded the opportunity of spending three days in a true football environment with Zack, Mr. and Mrs. Bell, as well as the players and coaches of the Falcons!! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!! Everything about these guys is FIRST CLASS!!!!! Manners on the elevator, holding the doors for females, pants pulled up with no boxers showing, on-time for meetings, "Yes Sir.....No Sir", and the list goes on and on!!!! Being around these guys make one know that our country is in safe hands.
As a bit of background information, Zack is in the middle of his fourth year at the academy. During his first two seasons, Zack served as the backup placekicker to an All-American, Ryan Harrison. Between his second and third year, Zack was asked to be an instructor at "Jack's Valley", the indoctronation point for all incoming cadets in July. Upon return from this three week period, Zack went immediately to the practice field, at which time he seriously hurt his leg. This wiped out his potential starting spot, and allowed another kicker to step in. It was not until the eleventh game of his senior year that the coaches finally figured out that, even though the regular kicker did well in practice, he just wasn't a "gamer". After going 5/10 in field goals, the coaches gave Zack a chance, and it paid off in the final regular season game and the Independence Bowl. In the regular season finale, Zack hit all six extra points, as well as two 40 yard field goals in Shreveport at the bowl. WHAT A WAY TO END A FOOTBALL CAREER!!!!!! AFA---14 Georgia Tech---7
A "kicker" to all this is the fact that Zack's grades are at a level where he will have the choice of picking what field he would like to be in upon graduation from the academy May 25th!!!!!! I told Zack I expected an F-22 "fly-over" at a Mustang football game in 2017!!!!!!!!!! Zack also has an interest in becoming a History instructor at the academy. Nice choices to have!!!!
WELL....................................Thanks for letting me catchup on my life......It has been quite a run since Sept. 28th!!!!!!!!
Drop me an e-mail and let me know what is happening with you!!!!!!! tdodd@ccsd66.org
ROLL SPARTANS!!!!!!! PLAY HARD!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom Dodd
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sunday, October 3, 2010
GUESS WHO ???????????
Hey Spartan Fans...............
As I sit here waiting to watch the Bears hopefully get to 4-0 vs. the New York Giants, I want to reach out to the entire Center Cass "Family" that has stepped up over the past seven days.
As many of Center Cass knows, I had a "repair to my aorta", and that repair has gone very well. Even though I felt very good at the start of the school year, my cartiovascular surgeon advised us that it was time to get this procedure taken care of. My heart is in very good shape, with this repair making me good for hopefully "another 100,ooo miles."
The staff, and it is a huge one, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood are the most incrdeible people on the face of the earth. This runs top to bottom..............Doctors....Administrators....Nurses....Tech personnel.....Custodial staff......and so on and on and on..........nothing is left to chance!!!!!! I have been in great hands!!!!!!!!!!!
Even the food is pretty good??????? !!!!!!!!
BUT.............. I miss the 66 (and 99) people!!!!! Being gone from my students, players, fellow teachers, and football coaches is killing me. Dr. Tiede and Mr. Windsor did an incredible job securing a replacement at Lakeview (more on Mr. Stahoviak later), with Coach Belskis and Coach LeBlanc stepping up for the Mustangs!! Yesterday (Sat.; Oct. 3rd), the Mustangs played SIX BLOCKS from my current location, with me unable to get to the game. Dr. Schwartz and Julie said "ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!....You are not going to the game!!"
HOPEFULLY, I will be able to go home soon, and continue recovering there. They have a very definite rehab program for me, and to that, I will be dedicated. I know I am very fortunate to be able to continue a normal life, with minimal restrictions. . . . Don't think I will be able to run QB during "Scout Offense" at football practice, but I'll get over that!!
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to all the family and friends that responded to the CARINGBRIDGE.com page that Mrs. Bell and Julie put together for all to follow my progress last week, and in weeks to come!!!!! THE NUMBER OF HITS WERE UNBELIEVABLE!!
As I mentioned earlier, Mr. Scott Stahoviak has been secured to take my spot at Lakeview. When Mr. Dvorak returned from Mr. Windsor's office during our institute day, he said," Mr. Windsor has a gentleman lined up for your spot, and he spent 9 years with the Minnesota Twins." Having coached and followed baseball, I was 95% sure the gentleman he was speaking of was Scott. Scott is well known in the Chicago area as one of the best ever position players to have played in high school, college, and then professionally. I remembered back to the 1991 MLB draft when Scott was a first round pick, first team All-American at Creighton University, and lead Creighton to an appearance (3rd place) in the College World Series. On my last day at Lakeview, I had the opportunity to have Scott shadow me during the day. TRUST ME ALL, WE HAVE A GREAT REPLACEMENT IN HAND!!! His questions, observations, and calm demeanor will be a perfect fit with our department.......AND..........All you White Sox Fans, Don't worry, he is a Chicagoan and has told Mr. Windsor he is really a Sox fan now.
GOOD LUCK TO MR. STAHOVIAK and see you sometime soon!!!!!
On a final note, I would like to congratulate former Lakeview and D.G.S. student-athlete Zack Bell. As many of you may know, Zack is a Cadet First Class at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and a member of their football squad. Having been to a bowl game the last three seasons, the Fightin' Falcons are off to a 3-1 start, including a thrilling 14-6 victory over arch-rival Navy yesterday. Army, Navy, and Air Force compete each year for the Commander-In-Chiefs' trophy, with the winner being invited to the White House as the guest of the President. A win during week ten over Army will ensure Zack and opportunity to meet President Obama. GO FALCONS........IGNITING THE FUTURE!!!!!!!!
Have a great week, enjoy this Fall weather, keep in-touch, and................
GO SPARTANS...........PLAY HARD!!!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
As I sit here waiting to watch the Bears hopefully get to 4-0 vs. the New York Giants, I want to reach out to the entire Center Cass "Family" that has stepped up over the past seven days.
As many of Center Cass knows, I had a "repair to my aorta", and that repair has gone very well. Even though I felt very good at the start of the school year, my cartiovascular surgeon advised us that it was time to get this procedure taken care of. My heart is in very good shape, with this repair making me good for hopefully "another 100,ooo miles."
The staff, and it is a huge one, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood are the most incrdeible people on the face of the earth. This runs top to bottom..............Doctors....Administrators....Nurses....Tech personnel.....Custodial staff......and so on and on and on..........nothing is left to chance!!!!!! I have been in great hands!!!!!!!!!!!
Even the food is pretty good??????? !!!!!!!!
BUT.............. I miss the 66 (and 99) people!!!!! Being gone from my students, players, fellow teachers, and football coaches is killing me. Dr. Tiede and Mr. Windsor did an incredible job securing a replacement at Lakeview (more on Mr. Stahoviak later), with Coach Belskis and Coach LeBlanc stepping up for the Mustangs!! Yesterday (Sat.; Oct. 3rd), the Mustangs played SIX BLOCKS from my current location, with me unable to get to the game. Dr. Schwartz and Julie said "ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!....You are not going to the game!!"
HOPEFULLY, I will be able to go home soon, and continue recovering there. They have a very definite rehab program for me, and to that, I will be dedicated. I know I am very fortunate to be able to continue a normal life, with minimal restrictions. . . . Don't think I will be able to run QB during "Scout Offense" at football practice, but I'll get over that!!
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to all the family and friends that responded to the CARINGBRIDGE.com page that Mrs. Bell and Julie put together for all to follow my progress last week, and in weeks to come!!!!! THE NUMBER OF HITS WERE UNBELIEVABLE!!
As I mentioned earlier, Mr. Scott Stahoviak has been secured to take my spot at Lakeview. When Mr. Dvorak returned from Mr. Windsor's office during our institute day, he said," Mr. Windsor has a gentleman lined up for your spot, and he spent 9 years with the Minnesota Twins." Having coached and followed baseball, I was 95% sure the gentleman he was speaking of was Scott. Scott is well known in the Chicago area as one of the best ever position players to have played in high school, college, and then professionally. I remembered back to the 1991 MLB draft when Scott was a first round pick, first team All-American at Creighton University, and lead Creighton to an appearance (3rd place) in the College World Series. On my last day at Lakeview, I had the opportunity to have Scott shadow me during the day. TRUST ME ALL, WE HAVE A GREAT REPLACEMENT IN HAND!!! His questions, observations, and calm demeanor will be a perfect fit with our department.......AND..........All you White Sox Fans, Don't worry, he is a Chicagoan and has told Mr. Windsor he is really a Sox fan now.
GOOD LUCK TO MR. STAHOVIAK and see you sometime soon!!!!!
On a final note, I would like to congratulate former Lakeview and D.G.S. student-athlete Zack Bell. As many of you may know, Zack is a Cadet First Class at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and a member of their football squad. Having been to a bowl game the last three seasons, the Fightin' Falcons are off to a 3-1 start, including a thrilling 14-6 victory over arch-rival Navy yesterday. Army, Navy, and Air Force compete each year for the Commander-In-Chiefs' trophy, with the winner being invited to the White House as the guest of the President. A win during week ten over Army will ensure Zack and opportunity to meet President Obama. GO FALCONS........IGNITING THE FUTURE!!!!!!!!
Have a great week, enjoy this Fall weather, keep in-touch, and................
GO SPARTANS...........PLAY HARD!!!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Thursday, September 16, 2010
OPEN HOUSE WEEK !!!!
Hey Spartan Fans !!!!!!!!!!!!!
So nice to see so many Spartan parents at the Lakeview Open House last Monday night. 90 families of 6th graders were represented......68 from 7th grade, and.......69 from 8th grade. I do not have the figures from 2009-2010, but it seemed like a "bigger crowd" this year. It is so nice seeing such interest by so many parents.
As a final note, this year's 8th graders represent the last class of students yours truly taught at Elizabeth Ide (2003-2004)...........Boy.........How time flies by!!!!!!!!!!
An a quick athletic note.....................Congratulations to Coach Dvorak, Coach Novotny, and the Spartan Football squad on a resounding 22-8 win over the Gower Gladiators on Tuesday! Gower and the Spartans have year-in-year-out been the two best programs in our junior high league!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great week, and my congratulations to all the Cincinnati Reds fans who are beginning to enjoy what looks to be a N.L. Central Division championship over my Cardinals!! As the Cubs fans ALWAYS say......MAYBE NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!
GO SPARTANS.....PLAY HARD!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
P.S........Varsity Football on Friday Night.......D.G.South AT D.G. North>>>>> 7:30 PM Kickoff
So nice to see so many Spartan parents at the Lakeview Open House last Monday night. 90 families of 6th graders were represented......68 from 7th grade, and.......69 from 8th grade. I do not have the figures from 2009-2010, but it seemed like a "bigger crowd" this year. It is so nice seeing such interest by so many parents.
As a final note, this year's 8th graders represent the last class of students yours truly taught at Elizabeth Ide (2003-2004)...........Boy.........How time flies by!!!!!!!!!!
An a quick athletic note.....................Congratulations to Coach Dvorak, Coach Novotny, and the Spartan Football squad on a resounding 22-8 win over the Gower Gladiators on Tuesday! Gower and the Spartans have year-in-year-out been the two best programs in our junior high league!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great week, and my congratulations to all the Cincinnati Reds fans who are beginning to enjoy what looks to be a N.L. Central Division championship over my Cardinals!! As the Cubs fans ALWAYS say......MAYBE NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!
GO SPARTANS.....PLAY HARD!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
P.S........Varsity Football on Friday Night.......D.G.South AT D.G. North>>>>> 7:30 PM Kickoff
Monday, September 6, 2010
WELCOME BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOY.........Does time fly by, or what??????????????????
Seems just like yesterday that we watched as the Lakeview Class of 2010 stroll across the stage, thus finishing a great 9 years in District 66. As near as I can hear, they have gotten off to great starts at the area high schools!!!!!!!
AND..............................How about the new looks at Ide and Lakeview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great remodeling job to the 40 and 36 year old buildings respectively!!!!!!! AND it all came in under budget.....that's something that doesn't happen much these days!!!!!!!!Once everyone gets used to the "HURRICANE HAND DRYERS" in the washrooms, there won't be a glitch anywhere.
GOOD LUCK to all our Fall sports teams as they begin competition this week, and to that, I would like to remind all the BOYS who are planning on trying out for basketball this Winter.........get outside and practice "your game" while the weather is still nice.
Have a great week....GO SPARTANS....GO MUSTANGS....GO HUSKIES....GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!
"PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Seems just like yesterday that we watched as the Lakeview Class of 2010 stroll across the stage, thus finishing a great 9 years in District 66. As near as I can hear, they have gotten off to great starts at the area high schools!!!!!!!
AND..............................How about the new looks at Ide and Lakeview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great remodeling job to the 40 and 36 year old buildings respectively!!!!!!! AND it all came in under budget.....that's something that doesn't happen much these days!!!!!!!!Once everyone gets used to the "HURRICANE HAND DRYERS" in the washrooms, there won't be a glitch anywhere.
GOOD LUCK to all our Fall sports teams as they begin competition this week, and to that, I would like to remind all the BOYS who are planning on trying out for basketball this Winter.........get outside and practice "your game" while the weather is still nice.
Have a great week....GO SPARTANS....GO MUSTANGS....GO HUSKIES....GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!
"PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
"TIME TO RAP"!!!!!!!!!!
Hey All You Spartan Fans.........
As the 2009-10 school year finishes up, I would like to take a moment to wish all of the Lakeview ....Class of 2010.....all the best as they leave our campus, and head to the next level of their life.
In 2001, this group of young students entered Elizabeth Ide, very energetic as all students are as they start school. Now, nine years later, they are ready to take the next step in their drive toward "real life". As we all know, 2001 was a very challenging year, and one that will never be forgotten!! As I look back, it has been truly rewarding being able to work with this group as both Kindergarteners and 8th graders. >>>>>>>>>MY BEST TO ALL THE GRADUATES!!!!!
Last week, as I said I would probably do, I inadvertently left off my recognition of baseball players on the varsity at Downers Grove South. Besides Holakovsky and Dodd, Kyle Engel has been one of the anchors of the infield at second base. In addition, Kyle has batted leadoff the entire year, and has been outstanding!!!!! GOOD LUCK to Kyle, John, and T.J. as they start tournament play tomorrow (Wed.; May 26; 4:30 PM) at DGS vs. Hinsdale Central. The Mustangs enter the contest with a mark of 30-5, currently ranked 2nd in the Chicago Tribune polls.
Have a great day....a great week, and.....................................
GO SPARTANS........GO MUSTANGS........PLAY HARD!!
Coach Dodd
As the 2009-10 school year finishes up, I would like to take a moment to wish all of the Lakeview ....Class of 2010.....all the best as they leave our campus, and head to the next level of their life.
In 2001, this group of young students entered Elizabeth Ide, very energetic as all students are as they start school. Now, nine years later, they are ready to take the next step in their drive toward "real life". As we all know, 2001 was a very challenging year, and one that will never be forgotten!! As I look back, it has been truly rewarding being able to work with this group as both Kindergarteners and 8th graders. >>>>>>>>>MY BEST TO ALL THE GRADUATES!!!!!
Last week, as I said I would probably do, I inadvertently left off my recognition of baseball players on the varsity at Downers Grove South. Besides Holakovsky and Dodd, Kyle Engel has been one of the anchors of the infield at second base. In addition, Kyle has batted leadoff the entire year, and has been outstanding!!!!! GOOD LUCK to Kyle, John, and T.J. as they start tournament play tomorrow (Wed.; May 26; 4:30 PM) at DGS vs. Hinsdale Central. The Mustangs enter the contest with a mark of 30-5, currently ranked 2nd in the Chicago Tribune polls.
Have a great day....a great week, and.....................................
GO SPARTANS........GO MUSTANGS........PLAY HARD!!
Coach Dodd
Monday, May 17, 2010
"The Stretch Run"
Hello Spartans..............
As we head into the final days of the 2009-10 school year, I would like to say "Thank You" to all the 66ers who have e-mailed me or commented personally regarding my blogs. I do hope that the 66ers who have taken the time to check me out, have enjoyed them!!!! Hopefully more good things next year!!!
One of the things I have enjoyed doing this year......besides discussing Physical Education, Boys Basketball, and of course the Cardinals..........has been pointing out what many of the Spartans, present and past are doing. This "issue" will be no different!!!
Last Thursday and Friday nights, nearly 50 Lakeview students, under the direction of Miss Jennifer Berman and Mr. Brian Ohlsen, put on an UNBELIEVABLE rendition of the musical play "OKLAHOMA". I wish I would have the ability to mention all the students involved, but knowing me, I would probably leave someone out, and that is not something I wish to do. Besides the lead players, and supporting actors, so many people did an incredible job in their own area. As a side note, our students should be commended for their hard work during the rehearsals leading up to opening night. I say this due to the fact that, on a number of occasions, I had the opportunity to hear rehearsals taking place, and SERIOUS DIRECTION being given by Miss Berman, and even....................Mr. Ohlsen. That is one thing that is important, whether it's a team, a cast, or a staff.................EXPECT AND DO THE ABSOLUTE BEST YOU CAN ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!
To the 8th graders in the musical, I wish you luck, and encourage you to stay involved in high school!! If you are in 6th or 7th, we'll see you next year sometime in mid-May!!!!!!
Our P.E. classes continue their units on Floor Hockey and Softball (when the weather permits), with fun appearing to be had by all parties.
On a final and personal note, I would like to congratulate two members of the 2010 Downers Grove South varsity baseball Mustangs. As of this date (May 18th), their club is currently ranked 2nd in the Chicago area with a record of 28 and 5. Lakeview alums T.J. Dodd ('07) and John Holakovsky ('07) are reserve outfielders, and have done well in limited action. The Mustangs begin state tournament play on Wednesday; May 26th at Downers Grove South versus the winner of the 1st round Hinsdale Central / Bolingbrook game. 1st pitch is scheduled for 4:30 PM!!!!
Have a great week....get those missing "P.E. Fitness Runs" made up, and................
Go Spartans.......Go Mustangs.......Play Hard!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
As we head into the final days of the 2009-10 school year, I would like to say "Thank You" to all the 66ers who have e-mailed me or commented personally regarding my blogs. I do hope that the 66ers who have taken the time to check me out, have enjoyed them!!!! Hopefully more good things next year!!!
One of the things I have enjoyed doing this year......besides discussing Physical Education, Boys Basketball, and of course the Cardinals..........has been pointing out what many of the Spartans, present and past are doing. This "issue" will be no different!!!
Last Thursday and Friday nights, nearly 50 Lakeview students, under the direction of Miss Jennifer Berman and Mr. Brian Ohlsen, put on an UNBELIEVABLE rendition of the musical play "OKLAHOMA". I wish I would have the ability to mention all the students involved, but knowing me, I would probably leave someone out, and that is not something I wish to do. Besides the lead players, and supporting actors, so many people did an incredible job in their own area. As a side note, our students should be commended for their hard work during the rehearsals leading up to opening night. I say this due to the fact that, on a number of occasions, I had the opportunity to hear rehearsals taking place, and SERIOUS DIRECTION being given by Miss Berman, and even....................Mr. Ohlsen. That is one thing that is important, whether it's a team, a cast, or a staff.................EXPECT AND DO THE ABSOLUTE BEST YOU CAN ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!
To the 8th graders in the musical, I wish you luck, and encourage you to stay involved in high school!! If you are in 6th or 7th, we'll see you next year sometime in mid-May!!!!!!
Our P.E. classes continue their units on Floor Hockey and Softball (when the weather permits), with fun appearing to be had by all parties.
On a final and personal note, I would like to congratulate two members of the 2010 Downers Grove South varsity baseball Mustangs. As of this date (May 18th), their club is currently ranked 2nd in the Chicago area with a record of 28 and 5. Lakeview alums T.J. Dodd ('07) and John Holakovsky ('07) are reserve outfielders, and have done well in limited action. The Mustangs begin state tournament play on Wednesday; May 26th at Downers Grove South versus the winner of the 1st round Hinsdale Central / Bolingbrook game. 1st pitch is scheduled for 4:30 PM!!!!
Have a great week....get those missing "P.E. Fitness Runs" made up, and................
Go Spartans.......Go Mustangs.......Play Hard!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Saturday, May 8, 2010
WHAT A DAY OF VOLLEYBALL !!!!!!!!
Hello Spartan Fans,
Today was a great day of Volleyball at the Boys conference tournament held at Lakeview.
The Spartans, 7-1 during regular season play, advanced to the championship game by virtue of two prelim wins, including a tough clash with Eisenhower. During the regular season, the Spartans' only loss came at the hands of Westview Hills.............and that was the rematch for the championship, as Westview Hills also won their two prelim games.
After losing a tough first game (26-24), Lakeview bounced back with a resounding win (25-12), setting up a third contest to decide who would be S.E.D.E.A.A. champion. In junior high volleyball, the first two games of a match are played to 25 points, with the team ahead by a minimum of two points. If the match goes to a third game, it is played to 15 points, with the leader ahead by a minimum of two points to win.
In game three, the Wildcats and the Spartans exchanged points and leads from the get-go, with the game tied at 7, 9, 11, and 13. Westview Hills pushed through two points to claim the tournament championship, ending their season at 11-0. My personal congratulations go out to members of Westview Hills, many of whom played on their varsity basketball team that also won the Boys varsity conference tournament in mid-March!
During the championship match, I must say that the level of teamwork exhibited by Lakeview was INCREDIBLE!! As a "spectator" in the world of competitive volleyball, I had never seen a team communicate on the floor as well as the Spartans did today!!!!!! It was OUTSTANDING.........AND..............the GREEN and GOLD never backed down one inch!!!!! This, I might add, was against a team that was much taller and more physical!!!!!!!
I would like to personally congratulate Head Coach Miss Jennifer C., and the members of her club that included Kovas R., Jack M., Tyler Z., Michael M., Evan M., Ryan G., Patrick M., Austin J., Jason R., Tom W., Sean A., and Ryan F. ................GREAT SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a GREAT WEEK...............
Go Spartans...............Play Hard!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Today was a great day of Volleyball at the Boys conference tournament held at Lakeview.
The Spartans, 7-1 during regular season play, advanced to the championship game by virtue of two prelim wins, including a tough clash with Eisenhower. During the regular season, the Spartans' only loss came at the hands of Westview Hills.............and that was the rematch for the championship, as Westview Hills also won their two prelim games.
After losing a tough first game (26-24), Lakeview bounced back with a resounding win (25-12), setting up a third contest to decide who would be S.E.D.E.A.A. champion. In junior high volleyball, the first two games of a match are played to 25 points, with the team ahead by a minimum of two points. If the match goes to a third game, it is played to 15 points, with the leader ahead by a minimum of two points to win.
In game three, the Wildcats and the Spartans exchanged points and leads from the get-go, with the game tied at 7, 9, 11, and 13. Westview Hills pushed through two points to claim the tournament championship, ending their season at 11-0. My personal congratulations go out to members of Westview Hills, many of whom played on their varsity basketball team that also won the Boys varsity conference tournament in mid-March!
During the championship match, I must say that the level of teamwork exhibited by Lakeview was INCREDIBLE!! As a "spectator" in the world of competitive volleyball, I had never seen a team communicate on the floor as well as the Spartans did today!!!!!! It was OUTSTANDING.........AND..............the GREEN and GOLD never backed down one inch!!!!! This, I might add, was against a team that was much taller and more physical!!!!!!!
I would like to personally congratulate Head Coach Miss Jennifer C., and the members of her club that included Kovas R., Jack M., Tyler Z., Michael M., Evan M., Ryan G., Patrick M., Austin J., Jason R., Tom W., Sean A., and Ryan F. ................GREAT SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a GREAT WEEK...............
Go Spartans...............Play Hard!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
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