Spring Sports Preview
2012
softball Big Game to Watch for: I’m new to the school. I’ve been told our rival is SME... I guess you could say that game. Biggest Challenge: Having the girls adapt to my philosophy and changing the culture to have a winning attitude. How to Overcome this Challenge: Deal with it head on. When issues arise confront them instead of letting them fester. Work every day on building confidence and striving towards goals we have laid out for the season. Star Returning Players: Not sure on this one. Some good players haven’t had a chance to tryout yet due to basketball and sickness. I will say that I believe a few players have all-state potential. If I could give out an MVP for tryouts it would be Justice Scales. She played her freshman, but not sophomore year, for South. She’s a speedy lefty outfielder, has power and can slap. — Olivia Abney
2011 SPRING SEASON PHOTOS BY /ALI LACY
girls swimming Big Meet to Watch for: League and State Biggest Challenge: new people and getting them used to the system How to Overcome this Challenge: We’re going to coach Star Returning Players: Paige Meredith, Caroline Busch, Anne Stollsteimer, Shelby Johnson, JeriAnn Ward, Susan Kroh —Bruce Bove
track
Big Meet to Watch for: SM South Relays (March 31), Sunflower League Championship (May 11) Biggest Challenge: Maintaining the rich tradition of SMS Track & Field How to Overcome this Challenge: Encourage our juniors and seniors to be leaders and to pass on the traditions of SMS Track & Field Star Returning Players: Clare Bingaman, Nora Bingaman, Lauren McCarthy, Brooke Holmes, Maddie Fowler, Monica Funk, Bethany Webb, Arie Thompson, Kelsey Miller, Kailey Zvosec, Michael Gawlick, Jack Powell, Brett Schauwecker, Scott Leonard, Curtis Cline, Shawn Laurent, Colin Bond, Jeramie Fischer — J.J. Wannamaker
baseball
Big Game to Watch for: East game, all of them. Biggest Challenge: Compete on the mound How to Overcome this Challenge: Believe, practice, and compete Star Returning Players: Dylan Christie, Colson Bayles, Tyler Lohuis, Alex Forslund —Mitch Wiles
boys tennis
girls soccer Big Game to Watch for: We always look forward to playing our rival SM East. The Sunflower League has many top level teams, so we will need to bring our best efforts every night. Biggest Challenge: With many new faces and young players, we need to work on developing positive team chemistry. How to Overcome this Challenge: We will be working on team goals and activities that promote better unity among the girls. Star Returning Players: We have a great base of talent on this year’s team and we look forward to having all players step up and contribute. —Travis Gatewood
Big Meet to Watch for: All Biggest Challenge: New players and a tough league How to Overcome this Challenge: Team bonding and hard practices Star Returning Players: Raj Selvaraj, Kevin Kochesburger, Ben Bernard —Scott Hirons
boys golf
Big Match to Watch for: Sunflower League competition and regional tournament. Big Challenge: Play consistent high quality golf. How to Overcome this Challenge: Improve every day Star Returning Players: We have no stars, but we do have five returning letter winners: Cole Larsen, Joe Reid, Duncan Stanton, Andrew Barton and Parker Ling. — Lyle Wingate SPORTS /MARCH 2012/ 23