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FALL SEASON 2021 RECAP

GOLF

Photos by Mike Wilson

VOLLEYBALL

Photos by Alycen Swor

The Elk Valley Christian School volleyball team kept their winning tradition going this fall with an overall record 17-7. This included 3rd place finishes in both the West Virginia Christian Athletic Tournament (WVCAT) and West Virginia Christian Education Association (WVCEA) state tournament. The Eagles also won a large tournament in Parkersburg. The EVCS golf team completed a successful program after bringing back the program in 2020. Coached by Principal Mike Wilson and Assistant Pastor Tommy Bartlett, the Eagles had 14 golfers on this year’s roster and will only be losing two seniors going into 2022, Isaac Paugh and Caleb Edwards. With 12 returning players, including 3 of the 4 regular starters, the future of EVCS golf is bright. Others who saw significant varsity action in 2021 included Evan Chapman, Kyle Adkins, Jake Leadmon, and Emily Edwards, with several younger and beginning golfers getting to play in competition for the first time.

Juniors Carlee Burdette and Kaitlyn Swor were named to both the Alltournament and All state teams. In addition to Burdette and Swor, the remainder of the team consisted of Kailin Legg, Leah Syner, Kaylee Graham, Emily Edwards, Maddy Swor, and Madee Jones. The team had no seniors in 2021, so there are big expectations for Coach Eddie Fisher and the Eagles in 2022.

BASKETBALL

It’s time to hit the hoops! EVCS Eagles basketball season is in full swing! Come out and support our kids on the Elk River!

Photos by Alycen Swor

CROSS COUNTRY

Elk Valley also made history with their first cross country team. This is also one of the first Christian school cross country programs in West Virginia. Coached by Jennifer Burdette, varsity runners were Alaina Moles, Zayden Whitehair, Jon Burgess, Jared Crum and Cameron Knapp. As there were no other Christian schools participating in cross country, Eagle runners participated in 4 public school events and held their own, usually finishing in the middle of the pack. Jon Burgess and Alaina Moles ended the season with their best times and both medaled in the last meet. With Whitehair being the only senior, Eagle cross country expects to only improve going forward. There were also some middle schoolers who participated and there are plans to participate in middle school events in the future. In addition, Elk Valley’s new program has peaked interest with other Christian schools around the state and many have begun discussions to launch programs in 2022. With the majority of lettermen returning to Eagle athletics in 2022, EVCS sports has an optimistic future.

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AA WV ALL FOOTBALL TEAM

Congrats to the nine HHHS Huskies who were named to the AA WV All Football Team! This is a school record for HHHS players being named to the team. Devin Hatfield becomes the third in school history to be named captain of an All-State Team, behind Joe Mullins (1990) and DJ Taylor (2005). We are so proud of you! First Team: Devin Hatfield, Defensive Captain; Levi Paxton, and Isaiah Chapman. Second Team: Nathan Harper and Dane Hatfield. Honorable Mention: Hutner Bartley, Jacob Burns, Ryan Elkins, Gaven Allison.

Have you been to a HHHS basketball game yet this season? Both the Lady Huskies and the Boys basketball seasons are happening now. Come out and support the teams!

Photos by Tim Cunningham and J. Craig Allison.

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Reducing the Risk of Falls

Submitted by Andi Geary, MPT, Cert. MDT, ATC, owner of Elk Valley Physical Therapy. Andi has been the owner of EVPT since 2010. She is a 1996 honors graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from University of Charleston and she graduated from WVU with a Masters in Physical Therapy. She is a proud HHHS alumnus and is very active in Elk River athletics and youth programs.

As winter quickly approaches the risk of falls for older adults increases greatly with the addition of ice and snow to many walking surfaces. One in four people aged 65 and older will have a fall this year. More than 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for nonfatal fall injuries each year, with 20% of those being a serious injury, such as a head trauma, or a fracture. Sadly, most adults who have had a fall or issues with balancing will never mention it to their healthcare provider and will further increase their chance of injury. There are many ways a person may help themselves or a loved one prevent falls. The first step is to contact a medical provider right away if you fall, worry about falling, or feel unsteady. Have your doctor or pharmacist review all the medicines you take, even over-the-counter medicines because they may be causing dizziness or making you sleepy which will increase the chance of falling. Also mention to your medical provider if you are having issues with your vision or feelings of numbness or tingling in your legs and feet that may be causing issues with walking steadily. Lack of exercise also leads to weakness and increases your chances of falling. Exercises that improve balance and make your legs stronger lower your chances of falling. It also helps you feel better and more confident. A physical therapist can also assist you with decreasing your risk of falls by offering home modification tips such as: removing slick rugs, adding a no-slip bath mat to your shower, or the correct shoes to wear. Many insurances have direct access plans where you can contact your local physical therapy clinic for an appointment without a referral and be on your way to improving your mobility. Elk Valley Physical Therapy is located in Elkview in the Crossings Mall Plaza beside Pizza Hut. If you feel you or a loved one could benefit from a fall prevention program, stop in and see us for a FREE fall screen through the month of January. Just call EVPT, mention the free screen, and you’ll be put on the schedule for an appointment within 24-48 hours.

* FREE fall screen through January

* Flexible hours including evening appointments * New evaluations in 24-48 hours

* Located at the Crossings Mall beside Pizza Hut in Elkview!

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