SPORTS & RECREATION
JUNE 7, 2012 • FLORENCE-UNION RECORDER • A9
Clippers set 12 Ohio swimming records Community Recorder The Northern Kentucky Clippers had swimmers break 12 Ohio Local Swim Committee records at the end of the Short Course Yards season. The Clippers broke the following records: » 11-12 girls 400 medley relay previously set in 1979 by the Cincinnati Marlins » 13-14 boys 400 free relay, previously set in 1978 by the Cincinnati Marlins
» Sharli Brady of Boone County broke the 15-16 500 free record previously set in 2007 by former Clipper Claire Dickmann. » Caitlyn Forman of Campbell County broke the 17-18 100 backstroke long course meters previously set in 1984 by former Cincinnati Marlin Betsy Mitchell. » Max Williamson of Fort Mitchell broke the following records: 17-18 400 IM short course yards previously
set in 2007 by former Clipper Cory Chitwood* 17-18 400 IM LCM previously set in 2008 by former Dayton Raider Brent Hitchcock* 17-18 200 IM LCM previously set in 1997 by former Cincinnati Marlin Nate Dusing* 17-18 200 breast LCM previously set in 1980 by former Cincinnati Marlin Glenn Mills* 17-18 400 IM SCY previously set in 2007 by former Clipper Cory Chitwood
GOODRICH SIGNS WITH CUMBERLANDS
Cooper High School senior Ethan Goodrich signed a letter of intent to play soccer at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky. Ethan will be the first men’s soccer player from Cooper to play at the college level. Pictured, from left: Seated, Ethan's father, Jim Goodrich, and Ethan Goodrich; standing, assistant coach Craig Cook, head coach Brenton Benware and assistant coach Chris Ulmer. THANKS TO JAMES GOODRICH
17-18 400 IM LCM previously set in 1984 by Cincinnati Marlin Jerry Frentos 17-18 200 IM LCM previously set in 1980 by Cincinnati Marlin B. Barrett 17-18 200 breast LCM previously set in 1980 by Cincinnati Marlin Glenn Mills *Denotes breaking the Ohio open record, meaning the fastest in Ohio swimming history. For more information, visit www.clipperswim.org.
SIDELINES Horseshoe pitching
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Horseshoe pitching will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the summer at Boone Woods Park in Burlington. Contact Mitch Duncan at 859-525-7325 or Dick Ellis at 859-331-4054.
Basketball camp
Racing to Read 5K Run/Walk The Kenton County Public Library will have the ninthannual “Racing to Read 5k Run & Walk” presented by U.S. Bank 9 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Gateway Community & Technical College in Covington. Registration begins 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 if registering online by Thursday, June 7. Race day registration is $25. To register, visit
The Troy McKinley Basketball Camp will be 8-9 a.m. Monday through Thursday, June 25-29, at Sports of All Sorts in Florence. The camp is open to boys and girls going into grades one through eight and features UK Basketball players Troy McKinley, Dicky Beal, Leroy Byrd, Paul Andrews, Cedric Jenkins, and many more. Cost is $175 per person and includes lunch, a Tshirt, supplemental insurance that will cover each individual camper and daily instruction. For more information, call 859-372-7754 or visit www.sportsofallsortsky.com .
RED STRIKERS WIN U14 SILVER
The NKSA Red Strikers won the U14 Silver division at the Mid-American Soccer Classic Tournament in Fairfield, Ohio, April 21-22. The team had a record of 4-0, outscoring opponents 14-2 goals. Players are from Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. Pictured, from left: front, Danny Kleier, Kyle Bleser, Alex Enzweiler, Nate Miller, Chris Brashear, Camden Rusch, Jonathan Frommeyer and Justin Schultz; back, Coach Gerry Brennan, Andrew Epplen, Rob Augspurger, Joey Hickman, Adam Flynn, Dylan Geiman, Jake Frommeyer, Austin Flynn and Brent Geiman. THANKS TO ROB BRASHEAR
TMC to offer youth sports camps this summer The following is a listing of youth athletic camps currently scheduled at Thomas More College for this summer: » Baseball – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9-12; ages 6-14. The cost is $110 per player or $80 per player if five or more players from the same team register. Contact Jeff Hetzer at jeff.hetzer@ thomasmore.edu or 859344-3532. » Girls basketball – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25-28 and July 16-19; ages 7-18. If registered before May 25, the cost is $90 per player; after May 25, cost is $100. Contact Jeff Hans at jeff.hans@ thomasmore.edu or 859344-3336. » Boys basketball – Juniors: 9 a.m. to noon June 18-21 and July 23-26; ages 4-8. The cost for ju-
nior campers is $60 per player. Seniors: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18-21 and July 23-26; ages 9-18. Cost for senior is $110. Contact Jeff Rogers at jeff.rogers@ thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3630. » Football – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25-27; ages 6-13. The cost is $135. If there are conflicts, players can pay a $45 per day fee and only participate on the day(s) able. Contact Jim Hilvert at james.hilvert@ thomasmore.edu or 859344-3516. » Soccer – 9 a.m. to noon July 16-19; ages 5-13. If registered before June 10, cost is $70 per player; after, $80. Contact Jeff Cummings at jeff.cummings@ thomasmore.edu or 859-344-4053. » Volleyball – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11-14 and July 9-12; ages 6-14 for both
sessions. Cost is $90 per player. Campers can opt for half-day camps at a rate of $45. Contact John Spinney at john.spinney@ thomasmore.edu or 859344-3634. Sports and Recreation Camp: June 11-14. This new camp will focus on recreational sports, both indoors and outdoors. Sports and activities include badminton, walks through campus, sand volleyball, Frisbee golf, other games to play with friends or on your own, lessons on eating and healthier diet and more. The cost is $60. Contact Terry Connor at terry.connor@ thomasmore.edu or 859344-3308. For details about specific times and fees, visit thomasmore.edu/ summercamps .
HEADING TO ELMHURST Ryle sophomore Eric Clarkson is greeted by teammates after scoring a run against Holy Cross in the Ninth Region quarterfinals May 30. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
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Ninth Region quarterfinals May 28. The game was moved to Dixie Heights High School because of the heat index rules. Blake Maines had a two-run home run. Brady Padgett had three hits. Jake Williams had two hits and two RBI.
Conner finished 1622-1. Seniors are Blake Ealy, Nathan Freese, Kyler Hendricks, Zach Nelson, A.J. Suit and Jake Williams. St. Henry lost 8-1 to Newport Central Catholic in the Ninth Region quarterfinals May 28. St. Henry finished 22-14. The Crusaders were shut out for five innings by NewCath ace Josh Cain. Seniors are Brad Hoff, Jared Limbach, Kevin Peddicord, Elliott Ringo,
Brandon Schwarte, Ethan Stallman, Jordan Stovik, Matthew Wagner and Jeff Wischer. The Crusaders were 35th District champions this season. Walton-Verona lost 3-2 to South Oldham in the Eighth Region Tournament. The Bearcats finished 21-16. Seniors are Taylor Bergfeld, Dustin Cottrell, Zach Greene and Tyler Roth. Follow James on Twitter @RecorderWeber.
Ryle High School senior Andy Ridilla signs to play football with Elmhurst College in Illinois. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Ridilla, Andy Ridilla, Bryson Warner, Al Ridilla and Michael Ridilla. THANKS TO DAVID HILL