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Thursday September 11, 2014

Lady Falcons Junior Kassidy Robison makes a run for the ball during a home game against Muhlenberg County Sept.

4. The Lady Falcons made a big splash at Fryar Stadium, winning their first home game of the season with an 8-0 shutout.

PHOTOS BY HEATHER CLARK | COURIER

Lady Falcons nab shutout win Senior defender Caitlin Strohl kicks the ball past her opponent during a night game at Fryar Stadium, Sept. 4.

by Heather Clark Courier staff

Sure, the current soccer season started off slow for the Fort Campbell High School Lady Falcons.

Since that time, however, the girls have decided to band together and show what a bonded team can do. It is a point they intended to fully drive home for their first home match-up against the Muhlenberg County Lady Mustangs, Sept. 4. In this venture, the team was successful.

At 7 p.m., the girls took to the field at Fryar Stadium – for many, it was the first time playing soccer on artificial turf. Proving that the new surface and surroundings would not be a hindrance, the Lady Falcons went on the attack early in the game and stayed relentless throughout.

Junior Madison Ellis caught fire at the onset of the match, keeping the heat on the Lady Mustangs to the tune of five scored goals by the game’s completion.

With her teammates keeping up the pressure, the Lady Falcons secured an additional three goals, ending the game with an 8-0 shutout over Muhlenberg County.

“The momentum has definitely picked up,” said Michele Ellis, FCHS girls soccer coach. “We’re having a winning season right now, and that’s pretty exciting for these girls. I just tell them that act like each game is a new beginning – let’s just start fresh.”

With that mentality, the team has been able to push past the two losses they endured at the beginning of the season. A long away game stint ended with two victories leading up to their first home game.

The momentum was everpresent.

“I think that’s really

Senior wing Erica Llamos secures possession against a Muhlenberg County Lady Mustang. Though the girls lost their first two games of the season, they have been on an upswing, securing victories both at home and away. Right, junior Madison Ellis moves the ball across the turf at Fryar Stadium during the Lady Falcons’ first home game of the season. Ellis showed up in force for this game, scoring five of the team’s eight goals.

building up their confidence and it’s keeping them strong,” Michele Ellis said.

Senior Taylor Hoeltke says she can really see a big difference in her second year as a Lady Falcon soccer player.

“We’re working together really well,” she said.

“We’re closer this year I think than we ever have been. We weren’t as close last year as we are now – we’ve bonded so much.”

Hoeltke admits that the team started out lacking at the beginning of the season – pointing out a game against Caldwell County where she feels they could have done better. But the progression has only gone in a positive direction in her eyes.

“So far in these past couple games I’ve been seeing our strong points and seeing that we can work together much better than we ever have before,”

she said. “We’re coming out way better than I expected us to and I’m very glad for it.”

The team has bonded and worked hard. Michele Ellis said the conditioning the girls endured over the summer is really starting to show – and it is beginning to pay off immensely.

“I’m able to keep our 11 starters in for almost the whole game – and that keeps their endurance up and it gets them to start

bonding and having that confidence,” she said.

“I’m so excited that we conditioned so hard over the summer and that they are able to play like this.”

The Lady Falcons plan to press forward, using the “start fresh” technique throughout the rest of the season.

The momentum and confidence are there now – and it has turned them into staunch contenders.

“I’m really excited for the season,” said Michele Ellis. “If we can keep this momentum going and keep spirits up … there are a few things we need to practice on, but I think we can learn and keep going.”

The Lady Falcons are currently 5-2 for the season, and hope to make it 6-2 today at 7 p.m. when they face off against the Kenwood High School Lady Knights.

FALCONscoreboard Football Sept. 5: Fort Campbell – 49 Fort Knox – 20 The Falcons were able to keep their long-running Army Bowl winning streak intact in their second away game of the season. They will try to keep the momentum going Friday when they face Christian County for a 7 p.m. away game.

Boys Soccer Sept. 4: Fort Campbell – 0 Caldwell County – 1

Sept. 9: Fort Campbell – 2 Apollo – 3 Though the season is off to a tough start, the Falcons hope to rally back this evening in Marshall County.

They travel to Hopkins County, Tuesday, then head to the Colonel Showcase at Hopkinsville’s Stadium of Champions, Sept. 20-21.

Girls Soccer Sept. 9: Fort Campbell – 8 Crittenden County – 0 The Lady Falcons’ winning streak

continues with a second shutout victory against Crittenden County.

Cross Country Sept. 6: Murray Invitational The boys placed third overall, and the girls placed sixth at the Murray Invitational.

Individual results: Boys: Miguel Espinosa, 18:45; Rahshad Akers, 19:07; Omar Mascarenas, 19:37; Brian Waddell, 20:20; Travis Hinz, 20:26; Evan Cowger, 23:13; and Caleb Dorris, 23:28.

Girls: Megan Blais, 23:49; Allison Blais, 23:50; Jordan Hardy, 24:47; Katie Lever, 24:58; Maddison Ruggles, 25:05; Elizabeth Ryan, 26:15; Kara Mouton, 28:12; Alli Lever, 29:32; Christine Meehan, 29:39; and Naomi Espinoza, 30:22.

Volleyball Sept. 4: Fort Campbell – 0 Christian County – 3 Sept. 9: Fort Campbell – 0 Hopkinsville – 3 The current volleyball season is off to a rocky start for the Fort

Campbell Lady Falcons.

This evening they will host Todd County Central at 7. They will host Trigg County Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Golf Sept. 6: Webster County Tournament Jacob Anderson: 133 Alexander Volesky: 114 Joseph Walder: 126 George Appenzeller: 141 The Falcons travel for a match against University Heights Academy, Monday.

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Fort Campbell Courier

Thursday June 19, 2014

Military kids swing into summer with CYSS sports opportunities

Five-yearold Landon Henderson keeps his eye on the ball during tee ball practice at the South Sports Complex June 12.

Landon’s team, the Lug Nuts, consists of boys and girls in the pre-K age range.

Below, Nayeli Walker, age 4, runs the bases during tee ball practice on post. The Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports program focuses on learning fundamentals and letting kids enjoy healthy activities.

by Heather Clark Courier staff

With the children of Fort Campbell officially in summer vacation mode, the South Sports Complex has become a busy place. Boys and girls of all ages are donning gloves and cleats to take part in America’s pastime, with the help of the Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports program.

“We have baseball, tee ball and softball going on right now,” said Roger Williams, Fort Campbell CYSS Sports and Fitness program manager.

“It’s people of all different skill levels, but it’s designed around the beginner player – teaching fundamentals, having fun and learning the rules of the game.”

Williams says the basics of their summer program revolve around three Fs – fun, fitness and friends.

“You’re having fun, you’re doing a fitness activity and you’re making friends,” he said. “So if you’re doing the three Fs, you’re doing a good job.”

With approximately 400 children participating in the baseball/softball program – roughly 240 young ones in tee ball alone – it is one of the most popular summer activity programs available. Each week, 10 baseball teams, three softball teams and 22 tee ball groups meet at the complex for practices and weekend games.

“It’s a good outlet, obviously,” said Williams. “It gives them some routine; kids thrive on routine. Likewise, if you’ve got a Family member that’s deployed, giving them something to look forward to and keeping a routine is a good way to deal with that.”

The children enjoy the activity, and parents often enjoy attending games and practices, the program manager added.

“We have a pretty good crowd, and the parents are always supportive,” said Williams. “A lot of age groups have parents that are very involved.”

Routine and fitness aside, Wil-

... it’s not about winning; it’s about having fun and doing your best.

Seth Solis, participant

liams says the program remains popular for the simple fact that children like to go out, play games and make new friends.

“This is a good place to make friends that might be new to Fort Campbell,” he said. “You can make lots of friends different from your school setting when you’re on a sports team.”

Ten-year-old Seth Solis, who currently plays for the Cubs, has always enjoyed playing baseball – so he was happy to sign up for the program.

“This year I think I’ve gotten pretty good,” he said. “I practice at home with my dad and my brothers – they’re also in baseball.”

Solis says he would definitely encourage friends and children new to the installation to sign up for the sports program.

“I would tell them that playing baseball is really fun and it’s not about winning; it’s about having fun and doing your best,” he said.

Williams says that registration for fall sports will begin July 7, and that kids will have the chance to participate in tackle football, flag football, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading or running.

“Fall is a very busy season for us,” he said.

Parents who wish to enroll their children in summer programs must have them CYSS registered beforehand, which can be done by contacting Parent Central Services at (270) 798-0674.

Once registered, they can sign up for programs at SKIESUnlimited, Taylor Youth Center or Parent Central Services.

GETTINGinvolved • Fall sports sign-ups for Youth Sports begin July 7 and can be completed on the Webtrac system.

• Options include tackle football, flag football, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading or running.

• Fall programs cater to pre-kindergarten through eighth grade children.

• Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services.

• Volunteer coaches are also needed.

• Proof of physical is required.

• For more information, visit the Youth Sports website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/CYS/YouthSports or call (270) 798-6355.

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PHOTOS BY HEATHER CLARK I COURIER

Ten-yearold Brandon Thompson hurls the baseball back to his catching partner during a Fort Campbell CYSS youth baseball practice at the South Sports Complex June 12. His team, the Cubs, is one of 10 baseball teams in the program. Below, Deshawn Lorrin, 10, tries his hand at bat while Kyle Herrera, 13, readies his catcher’s mitt.

The two boys are playing CYSS baseball along with more than 400 participants of all ages.

SOLDIERscoreboard Soldier Softball June 12 551st MP.................................. 5 788th EOD ............................... 4 HHC/1/327th INF ................... 9 A/3/187th INF........................16 4/5th SFG................................. 1 HHC/2nd BSTB ....................0(F) 1/75th CAV.............................. 1 1/32nd CAV..........................0(F) Lady X ...................................... 1 Double D s .............................12 Dugout Dolls .......................... 2 Diamonds & Dirt ...................12

Softball Tournament June 17 C/3/187th INF ......................... 1 C/326th ENG ........................0(F) 1/33 CAV .................................. 7 A/2/320th FAR........................ 9 HHC/5th SFG .........................11 C/3/187th INF ......................... 1 HHB/101st ABN.....................23 HSC/96th ASB......................... 8 716th MP ................................20 B/3/320th FAR ........................ 4 717th EOD ............................... 1 HHC/3/187th INF ................0(F) MEDDAC .................................20 584th SMC............................... 5 D/3/187th INF ........................ 8 B/96th ASB .............................16 GSC/GSB/5th SFG .................14 A/B/2nd BSTB ......................... 0 Dugout Dolls .......................... 9 Screaming Eagles .................. 7 Double D s............................... 4 Lady X ...................................... 0 Diamonds & Dirt .................... 6 Dugout Dolls .......................... 0

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Fort Campbell Courier

Thursday August 21, 2014

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Sergeant 1st Class Daniel Conley, MEDDAC, hurls the ball toward third base as a 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Soldier is caught in a rundown during the Soldier softball championship Monday evening.

The game remained close, but MEDDAC/ DENTAC earned the first place trophy with a final score of 17-15.

Below, Klarissa Martell, a member of the Screaming Eagles softball team, makes a big hit during the women’s softball championship Monday evening. Though Diamonds N Dirt hoped to end the Eagles’ undefeated streak, they were shut out. The Eagles took first place with a final score of 3-0.

Covering the bases

PHOTOS BY HEATHER CLARK | COURIER

Master Sgt. Bryce Mikalik, MEDDAC, moves for the second base tag-out during the Soldier softball championship, Monday at Fort Campbell’s North Sports Complex. MEDDAC/DENTAC edged out 160th SOAR for the win.

MEDDAC/DENTAC, Screaming Eagles claim softball championship victories

by Heather Clark Courier staff

Though rain was in the forecast Monday evening, the skies remained forgiving throughout both the women’s and men’s games of the Soldier softball championship at the North Sports Complex. The night kicked off with Diamonds N Dirt looking to topple the undefeated Screaming Eagles, followed by MEDDAC/DENTAC facing off against the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.

Eagles on the attack At the start of the women’s championship game, neither team was eager to give up points to the other, and the first inning came and went with no changes to the scoreboard. At the bottom of the second, the Screaming Eagles went on the offensive, closing out

the inning with three solid runs.

For the remainder of the game, Diamonds N Dirt pushed hard to catch up with their challengers. The Screaming Eagles pushed right back, working to maintain their lead throughout the remaining innings. While they were unable to supplement their score, the Eagles yielded nothing to their opponents, and they ended their undefeated season with a shutout, 3-0.

“I honestly think the reason we were undefeated this season is because last season we had a really rough time – we were actually one of the lowestranked teams,” said Bethany Kavanaugh, Screaming Eagles coach. “I figured out that we just took it way too seriously. This season we just went out there to have fun. And it really showed because we just went out

there, had a good time and we just kept winning.”

Prior to the championship, Kavanaugh says the Eagles won two games against the opposing team – and she knew that Diamonds N Dirt would be on the field looking for payback.

“I said they were going to come out there angry and just wanting to brutalize us, and we’re going to be out there laughing and it’s going to make a difference,” she said. “And it did, ultimately.”

With her first season as head coach at an end, Kavanaugh said that the task was definitely a challenge.

“When things were good, they were really good,” she said.

“When things were bad, they were rough.”

Not the night for Night Stalkers When the 160th SOAR

took the field against MEDDAC/DENTAC, both teams hit the ground running, eager to hoist the first place trophy for the second season of Soldier softball.

MEDDAC put numbers on the scoreboard straight out of the gate with two runs – but 160th SOAR was ready to answer back with five of their own at the bottom of the first inning.

MEDDAC was quick to reclaim their lead, rounding out the top of the fourth with nine runs to the 160th’s six.

Not ready to be counted out, the 160th emerged with a burst of energy, upping their score to 14.

When MEDDAC reclaimed their lead for the

SOLDIERscoreboard Softball Tournament Aug. 13 MEDDAC/DENTAC.................... 13 1/75th CAV................................ 10 GSC/GSB/5th SFG....................... 9 159th CAB.................................. 19 B/96th ASB................................ 12 A/96th ASB.................................. 8 159th CAB.................................... 9 HHB/101st ABN........................ 19 B/96th ASB................................ 17 4/5th SFG................................... 10 20th REPLACEMENT.................. 1 101st STB..................................0(F) HHC/2nd BSTB.........................0(F) 4/101st AVN................................ 0 4/101 AVN................................. 14 A/B/2nd BSTB........................... 24

second time, they made sure to keep it. Still the race was close, and at the bottom of the sixth inning they emerged the victors with a final score of 17-15.

Sergeant Justin Frey, MEDDAC/DENTAC, said the victory was a boost from the previous season, where they had finished in second place.

“We all came together in the playoffs here,” he said.

“We kind of talked it out and played everybody where they’d been playing most of the season. We made a few switches and it worked out for us.”

Lending a hefty hand to the scoreboard was MEDDAC/DENTAC Command Sgt. Maj. Miguel

Reyna with two three-run homers.

“He was definitely big in this game,” said Frey.

“It’s about time, though, because he wasn’t on fire in our last game. But I give accolades to the whole team; everybody got a hit, everybody scored.”

With the season at an end, both Frey and Kavanaugh say they will be playing for teams in the first-ever co-ed softball tournament, scheduled to take place in October. For more information, call MWR Sports and Fitness at (270) 956-1006.

“It’s not unit-level, so it’s open to everybody,” said Frey. “All you need is a military ID or Family member ID card.”

FALCONscoreboard 160th SOAR............................... 28 20th REPLACEMENT.................. 3

2/44th ADA................................. 4 160th SOAR............................... 11

Cleats & Cleavage...................... 1 Pitch Slap................................... 19

744th EOD................................. 12 2/44th ADA............................... 11

Dugout Dolls............................. 14 Double D’s................................... 3

Screaming Eagles..................... 11 Diamonds & Dirt......................... 5

Aug. 14 744th EOD................................. 17 MEDDAC/DENTAC.................... 18 HHB/101st ABN........................ 21 B/96th ASB................................ 13

Pitch Slap................................... 16 Dugout Dolls............................. 15 Pitch Slap................................... 12 Diamonds & Dirt....................... 14

Aug. 18

HHB/101st ABN........................ 12 2/44th ADA............................... 16

160th SOAR............................... 20 744th EOD................................. 10

160th SOAR................................. 7 A/B/2nd BSTB............................. 5

MEDDAC/DENTAC.................... 17 160th SOAR............................... 15

160th SOAR............................... 18 1/75th CAV................................ 13

Screaming Eagles....................... 3 Diamonds & Dirt......................... 0

Golf Aug. 18: Fort Campbell vs.

University Heights Academy

In the match, Jacob Anderson scored 61, Alexander Volesky, 67, Abigail Prins, 60, Jason Conkle, 71, and George Appenzeller, 70.

Boys Soccer Aug. 18: Fort Campbell – 1 Trigg County – 6 The Falcons traveled away for their first game of the season. They will seek redemption this evening when they host Hopkins County Central at 7 p.m.

They will also host the Hopkinsville Tigers Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Girls Soccer Aug. 19: Fort Campbell – 3

Caldwell County – 5 The Lady Falcons kicked off their seasons with one of five successive away games, suffering a narrow loss. They take on the Lady Tigers of Hopkinsville High School this evening at 7. They will travel to Webster County, Monday.

Volleyball Aug. 19: Fort Campbell – 1

Madisonville-North – 3 The Lady Falcons volleyball team kicked off their season with an on-the-road loss.

This evening the team will travel to Hopkinsville to face off against University Heights Academy at 7.

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Fort Campbell Courier

Thursday April 10, 2014

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SKIES the limit

Indoor climbing helps kids reach new heights

by Yvette Smith Courier staff

Tightly secured in his rope climbing harness and rope, the excited 7-year-old walked toward the 30foot wall. Looking at colorful array of rocks, he carefully placed his right foot on a knee-high green rock and proceeded to climb. He maneuvered himself to a position about four feet from the ground when he suddenly stopped.

“I want to get down,” said William Hardy, as he nervously looked around the wall for a way to step down. Instead, he found a way to continue. “Wait – I don’t want to get down.”

William continued to climb, with the assistance of Tim McAroy, a recreation assistant with the Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program.

“I made it to the top!” shouted William, after tapping the highest point of the wall. “Awesome!”

William, along with eight other children, participated in a SKIES Unlimited rock climbing class, Tuesday, at the Outdoor Recreation Indoor Climbing Wall facility. The class, which is offered Tuesdays, teaches children the basic skills of rock climbing.

“This is an introduction to rock climbing,” said Kyle Rauch, Outdoor Recreation challenge course manager. “It’s for ages 7-18, with the goal of getting them familiar with climbing and some of the equipment we use.”

The five-week course takes kids through different rock climbing skill levels and teaches them essential techniques in a fun atmosphere.

“We teach them some of the hard skills, like knot tying, and some of the older kids will get into some of the more technical skills like belaying, but it’s really about having fun,” said Rauch. “Trying something new, having some physical activity, getting to know each other, and playing some games along the way.”

In Tuesday’s session, the second in the series, kids were introduced to the skill of knot tying. For William, who also attended the February SKIES Unlimited rock climbing class, this activity was a breeze.

“It’s called a figure eight knot,”

said William, as he smiled. “I actually learned it in the February class, and I’ve got to say – I’m quite good at it!”

In addition to learning new skills, the class offers kids a great mental and physical workout, said Rauch.

“Rock climbing – it’s a full body workout,” said Rauch. “You’re working your core, upper body and a lot of climbing technique comes from your legs, so you’re getting that workout as well.

“Then there is just the mental side of it,” said Rauch. “It’s often time a puzzle. The way I climb a route isn’t going to be the same way you would climb a route or the same way a child is going to climb that route. So, a lot of times it’s just figuring out that puzzle.”

The climbing wall offers increasing levels of difficulty, and with 11 rope lines, provides kids with continuous ways to challenge themselves.

“There are three different sections, in terms of difficulty, but we run the whole gamut of levels,” said Rauch. “They are starting on the easy side of the wall and hopefully, by week five, they’re progressing and climbing some of the harder routes that we’ve got. There is a good opportunity for all skill levels.”

The next SKIES Unlimited rock climbing class for children is scheduled for the fall timeframe. All children must be registered with CYSS to participate in SKIES Unlimited.

Parents whose children are registered with CYSS can sign their children up for all of these activities online through WebTrac at https:// webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/ campbellcyms.html or by calling (270) 412-5811.

The Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program also provides climbing lessons for children and adults.

For more information, call (270) 412-7855.

Reflecting on his climb to the top, William said the reason he didn’t stop was simple.

“I just saw that there was a different way, and that I could make it to the top,” said William.

He summed up how he felt when he reached to the top with one word and a wide toothless grin.

“Proud!”

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Halie Cooper, 8, looks toward the top as she climbs an inclined wall Tuesday as part of a SKIES Unlimited class at the Outdoor Recreation Indoor Climbing Wall facility outside Fort Campbell’s Gate 10. The five-week rock climbing class takes kids through different rock climbing skill levels and teaches them techniques in a fun, engaging atmosphere.

William Hardy, 7, demonstrates how to tie a figure eight knot with help from Tim McAroy, a recreation assistant with Fort Campbell’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program, Tuesday. William is one of nine children enrolled in the SKIES Unlimited rock climbing class.

The five-week class teaches basic rock climbing skills to children ages 7-18.

April 3 GSB/5th SFG ............................0(F) 501st ASMC................................. 1 2/44th ADA ................................. 6 716th MP ....................................20 1/75th CAV.................................22 1/61st CAV .................................15

April 7

April 8 2/320th FAR ...............................13 2/327th INF ................................19 E/1/101st AVN ............................ 6 1/32nd CAV................................12 MEDDAC ...................................... 6 129th CSSB ................................21

Soccer April 8

W/2/506th INF ........................0(F) 4/5th SFG..................................... 1

86th CSH...................................... 1 19th ASOS ................................... 0

HHB/4/320th FAR ...................... 1 1/160th SOAR..........................0(F)

1/32nd CAV................................. 5 C/326th ENG ............................... 0

C/2/506th INF ............................. 0 1/32 CAV .....................................31

FALCONscoreboard Baseball April 5: Fort Campbell ‒ 4 McEwen, Tenn. ‒ 7 The Falcons lost the home game against McEwen in nine innings.

The Falcons play University Heights Academy this afternoon at 5 p.m. The team faces University Heights Academy, Monday, for at 5 p.m. on-theroad game, and then the boys face Lyon County at home, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Softball The Lady Falcons will host Clarksville s Rossview High

School today at 5:30 p.m.

Track & Field April 5: Racer Relays High School Invitational; Murray, Ky. Fort Campbell Boys (top 10 finishers): 400-Meter Dash - Nygell Bradley (58.29) 10th place 110-Meter Hurdles - Nighgell Davidson (16.47) 2nd place; Nick Romero (19.00) 4th place; Fred Prins (22.19) 10th place 200-Meter Dash - Jonathan Jethroe (23.47) 3rd place; Laquell Coleman (24.14) 7th place 300-Meter Hurdles - Nigh-

gell Davidson (43.24) 1st place; Nick Romero (47.95) 6th place; Anil Cole-John (52.42) 8th place 3,200-Meter Run - Antonio Verones (11:43.88) 8th place 400-Meter Dash - Marquez Rolinger (54.07) 5th place 4x100-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (45.10) 2nd place 4x200-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (1:34.37) 1st place 4x400-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (3:39.55) 1st place 4x800-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (9:40.25) 8th place Discus - Zach Syester (11907.00) 3rd place High Jump - Jonathan Jethroe (5-08.00) 3rd place; Marquez Rolinger (5-06.00) 6th

place Long Jump - Laquell Coleman (19-01.25) 4th place Shot Put - Zach Syester (4408.00) 1st place; Michael Grillo (33-10.00) 9th place Triple Jump - Jahret Alexis (36-11.25) 7th place; Floyd Webb (35-00.50) 10th place Fort Campbell Girls (top 10 finishers): 100-Meter Dash - Jameelah Shamburger (13.58) 6th place 1,600-Meter Run - Sydney Parker (6:17.05) 9th place 2,000-Meter Steeplechase Rikkie Clark (9:28.56) 7th place; Tyler Hardy (10:04.45) 10th place 200-Meter Dash - Mercedes

Nicholson (27.30) 3rd place 300-Meter Hurdles - Isabella Verones (53.42) 4th place; Savannah Hossfeld (54.44) 5th place 3,200-Meter Run - Megan Blais (13:05.10) 7th place; Jordan Hardy (14:14.44) 8th place 400-Meter Dash - Ashley Wesley (1:04.29) 3rd place; Ishali Fournier (1:07.67) 10th place 4x100-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (51.98) 1st place 4x200-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (1:49.70) 1st place 4x400-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (4:25.16) 2nd place 4x800-Meter Relay - Fort Campbell (10:59.09) 4th place

800-Meter Run - Kaylin Anderson (2:36.56) 8th place Discus - Rebecca Cote (7400.00) 10th place Pole Vault - Dascha Hix (6-06.00) 8th place; Paige Updike (6-00.00) 10th place Triple Jump - Isabella Verones (30-11.00) 5th place The team travels to compete at the Hopkinsville Invitational, Saturday.

Tennis The team plays at home today at 5 p.m. against Logan County. Matches follow Saturday on-the-road against University Heights Academy and Union County at 9 a.m.

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Fort Campbell Courier

Thursday March 13, 2014

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SOLDIER scoreboard Basketball - Season Two February 26 526th BSB ........................................ 0 594th TC ...................................... 0(F) 372nd ICTC.................................... 54 591st ENG...................................... 32 160th SOAR .................................... 0 19th ASOS ................................... 0(F) 5th SFG .......................................... 70 E/7/101st AVN .............................. 30 1/61st CAV ...................................... 0 A/1/33rd CAV ............................. 0(F) 1229th CSSB ................................. 57 2/327th INF ................................... 43

February 27 DFSC/1/32nd CAV ....................... 50 HHC/1/187th INF ......................... 25 A/96th ASB.................................... 63 5th SFG .......................................... 28 PHOTOS BY HEATHER CLARK | COURIER

Alex Shaw, a wounded Veteran, plays keep-away with Command Sgt. Maj. Steven W. Bower, Garrison CSM, during Tuesday’s wheelchair basketball game. In addition to playing on the Warrior Transition Battalion team, Shaw helped coach the CSMs and teach them the fundamentals of the sport. Below right, Staff Sgt. Christopher Aubry, WTB, attempts to block a pass by Command Sgt. Maj. Walter Tagalicud, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, during the game at Lozada Physical Fitness Center. The game was arranged following a challenge by WTB Command Sgt. Maj. James Smith. Bottom right, Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Herndon, 101st Airborne Division acting CSM, attempts to thwart a shot by Spc. Dontae Tinson, WTB. The game was organized to generate understanding and to highlight the importance of the Adaptive Reconditioning program.

MEDDAC .......................................... 0 B/1/320th FAR ............................ 0(F) 1/75th CAV.................................... 28 DSC/HHB/101st ABN .................. 27 E/1/101st AVN .............................. 40 WARRIOR BN ................................ 11

WTB Soldiers take on command sergeants major

by Heather Clark Courier staff

For Wounded Warriors, the journey back to self doesn’t end after injuries – visible or otherwise – are assessed. The road to recovery can be a lengthy and difficult one – but it is one that Warrior Transition Battalions strive to make manageable through various rehabilitation programs.

One such program is Adaptive Reconditioning, which, according to the Warrior Transition Command website, “includes any physical activities that wounded, ill and injured Soldiers participate in regularly to support their physical and emotional well-being.”

While the program encompasses a wide range of activities from archery to sitting volleyball, one of the most popular sports on the roster is wheelchair basketball. Sensing an opportunity to highlight the success of the program while strengthening the bridge of understanding, Fort Campbell’s WTB command sergeant major decided to challenge 101st Airborne Division leaders to a game.

“This challenge is good for all of us,” said Command Sgt. Maj. James Smith in a Blanchfield Army Community Hospital release. “We plan to have a great time but also experience firsthand what it can be like for Soldiers who are wounded, ill or injured – and why it is important for them to continue with physical reconditioning programs as part of their healing process.”

Accepting the challenge, several of Fort Campbell’s command sergeants major arrived at the Lozada Physical Fitness Center Tuesday morning to face off against the WTB team.

“Our Soldiers were super excited to come out here and do it,” said Rebecca Murphy, physical therapy supervisor for the Fort Campbell Adaptive Reconditioning program. “It’s a chance for some good,

It gives our senior leaders the opportunity to see what our Warriors do on a daily basis – to see where they come from.

Command Sgt. Maj. Mark F. Herndon, 101st Airborne Division

friendly competition and to try and get the [command] sergeants major a little more aware of what we do here – and for them to just interact with the Soldiers a little bit.”

As the opposing team strapped into adapted sports wheelchairs, the WTB players took a moment to discuss a game plan, and they were quick to reach a unanimous decision: no mercy.

“We’re not going to go easy on them,” laughed Cpl. Jasmine Perry, WTB Soldier and Warrior Games athlete.

Keeping to that plan, the WTB began the onslaught as soon as the first period began. As they tallied up the scoreboard with layups made to look effortless by the players, installation CSMs kept the pace up and down the court, working to master an unfamiliar means of conveyance and shooting near-misses that elicited shouts from players and bystanders alike.

Round one ended with 14 unanswered WTB points.

As they grew more accustomed to the chairs, the senior noncommissioned officers managed to make their presence known on the scoreboard, each point

Beginning another busy season on the diamond, the Fort Campbell Falcons are playing an away game today in the Dawson Springs Panthers. On Friday, the boys will trek to Stewart County and take the field at 4:30 p.m. After hosting Christian

March 5 526th BSB ........................................ 0 591st ENG.................................... 0(F) 594th TC .......................................... 0 19th ASOS ................................... 0(F) 86th CSH.......................................... 0 F/2/502nd INF ............................ 0(F) 5th SFG .......................................... 56 1/61st CAV .................................... 48 E/7/101st AVN ............................ 0(F) 129th CSSB ................................. 0(F) 426th BSB .................................... 0(F) HHB/3/320th FAR ...................... 0(F)

March 6 HHC/1/187th INF ........................... 0 96th ASB ...................................... 0(F)

met with resounding cheers throughout the gymnasium. Hard as they fought, however, the Wounded Warriors would go on to win the day – though the sweat, smiles and sportsmanship of each player on the floor made it impossible to brand anyone as losers.

“We all had a good time; we had a very good time,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Mark F. Herndon, acting CSM for the 101st Airborne Division.

For Herndon, esprit de corps was the No. 1 purpose of accepting the challenge from the WTB team.

“It gives senior leaders the opportunity to see what our Warriors do on a daily basis – to see where they come from,” he said. “It was a great experience.”

Great experiences, conditioning of mind and body – these are the driving points behind the Adaptive Reconditioning program, and the reason that so many options are available to keep Wounded Warriors active.

“We offer air rifle/air pistol, archery, muscle strength and conditioning and aquatics,” said Murphy.

“In the summer we offer golf, outdoor cycling and tennis. We try to keep them pretty busy.”

The most competitive participants in adaptive

DFSC/1/32 CAV .............................. 0 B/1/320th FAR ............................ 0(F) 326th ENG ....................................... 0 E/1/327th INF ............................. 0(F) DSC/HHB/101st ABN .................. 62 WARRIOR BN ................................ 40 1/75th CAV.................................... 33 C/1/506th INF ............................... 19 D/2/160th SOAR .......................... 50 HHB/4/320th FAR ........................ 32

Season Two Standings (as of March 7) 86th CSH ‒ 3 wins, 0 losses 526th BSB ‒ 2 wins, 0 losses 160th SOAR - 2 wins, 0 losses 372nd ICTC - 2 wins, 1 loss F/2/502nd INF - 0 wins, 2 losses 594th TC - 0 wins, 2 losses

sports will strive to compete in the Warrior Games – an annual, Olympic-style competition.

“We’re very excited,” said Murphy. “Here at Fort Campbell, we’re going to be hosting the regional trials for the Warrior Games – offering all seven of the Warrior Games sports.”

The trials will be held April 14-17.

“It’ll give folks a great opportunity to come out and see what our Soldiers are up to and support some good, healthy competi-

tion,” said Murphy.

The spirit of competition is, according to Herndon, an important element in the Army’s smooth takeoff model for Wounded Warriors.

“The Soldiers we competed against … every one of them – you can tell by their faces – is very competitive,” he said.

“That competitiveness is still there; the will to win is still there. That in itself keeps their spirits up and keeps their minds on a steady track.”

561st ENG - 0 wins, 3 losses 19th ASOS - 0 wins, 3 losses 5th SFG - 2 wins, 0 losses 129th CSSB - 3 wins, 1 loss 1/61 CAV - 2 wins, 2 losses 426th BSB - 1 win, 1 loss 2/327th INF - 0 wins, 2 losses E/7/101st AVN - 0 wins, 2 losses HHB/3/320th FAR - 0 wins, 2 losses A/1/33rd CAV - 0 wins, 2 losses DFSC/1/32 CAV - 2 wins, 0 losses MEDDAC - 2 wins, 0 losses A/96th ASB - 2 wins, 1 loss HHC/1/187th INF - 2 wins, 1 loss 326th ENG - 1 win, 1 loss 5th SFG - 1 win, 1 loss

FALCONscoreboard Baseball

F/2/506th INF ............................... 55 C/1/506th INF ............................... 32

E/1/327th INF - 0 wins, 2 losses B/1/320th FAR - 0 wins, 3 losses County Monday at 5:30 p.m., the Falcons will gear up for the Falcon Classic, March 20-22.

Softball The Fort Campbell Lady Falcons host the Lady Tigers of Hopkinsville High School today for their first

home game of the season. Their next scheduled game will be against Webster County March 31.

Tennis This week marks the beginning of a brand new season for the Fort Campbell High School tennis team.

For their first home game of the season, they will host MadisonvilleNorth Hopkins today at 5. On Friday, the team travels to Hopkinsville to face University Heights Academy at 5 p.m. Monday s game will pit the Falcons against Webster County at home, and they will host Lyon County Tuesday for Senior Night.

E/1/101st AVN - 2 wins, 0 losses D/2/160th SOAR - 2 wins, 0 losses 1/75th CAV- 2 wins, 0 losses DSC/HHB/101st AVN - 1 win, 1 loss F/2/506th INF - 1 win, 1 loss HHB/4/320th FAR - 1 win, 1 loss C/1/506th INF - 0 wins, 3 losses WARRIOR BN - 0 wins, 3 losses

SPORTS

Fort Campbell Courier

Thursday January 9, 2014

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PHOTOS BY HEATHER CLARK | COURIER

Fort Campbell High School wrestler Alex Curl traps a Caldwell County wrestler in a hold during regional duals, held at FCHS Saturday. Curl finished out his day at 3-2, and the Falcons came in third out of five teams overall.

Duals challenge Falcons

FCHS places 3rd in region

by Heather Clark Courier staff

Six schools took to the mats in the Fort Campbell High School gymnasium Saturday – each with hopes of advancing to the state duals in February. From morning through the afternoon, wrestlers faced off in pursuit of a spot on the roster, knowing that only two teams would advance at the end of the day.

The Falcons held their own throughout the meet, toppling University Heights Academy 57-30, Trigg County 57-30 and Paducah Tilghman 65-6.

Following a close matchup, Fort Campbell fell to Caldwell County with a final score of 42-36.

The biggest loss of the afternoon was against Union County, who bested the Falcons with a final score of 70-3 and claimed the championship. Caldwell County earned the second spot for advancement to state duals.

Though the team hoped for more than third place for the regional duals, Anthony Shingler, FCHS wrestling head coach, feels it was a strong finish for a group that has battled injuries and scrambled for experience throughout the season.

“I cannot be upset with our performance because we competed,” he said. “Our goal is always to qualify for the state duals each year, and we will regroup our dual season next year and make another run at it.”

Above, FCHS wrestler Anthony Adkinson holds a Caldwell County Tiger down on the mat. Adkinson finished his day at regional duals at 3-2. At right, Brian Hedrick wrestles one of the Caldwell County Tigers at the regional duals. Caldwell County was one of only two schools eligible to advance to state duals following the tournament held at Fort Campbell High School, Saturday.

As it was, the day was not without high points for the Falcons. Senior Ki Ryder, a three-time state qualifier who will soon join the wrestlers at Wheeling Jesuit University in W. Va., was undefeated on the mats, winning all five of his matches.

Finishing the day with final personal scores of 4-1 were freshman Louie Regalado, junior Gino Haywood and senior Brian Bentley. It is this type of talent that Shingler hopes will propel the team forward as they look ahead to the waning season – and the individual state championships.

“My focus can now solely be on getting 14 kids to state,” said Shingler.

“I think if we continue to work on us and have good practice habits, we will get 14 to state and compete for the state title.”

The next step on the road to glory will take the qualified FCHS wrestlers to Paducah Feb. 14-15 for the regional tournament, to be hosted by Paducah Tilghman. From there, they hope to advance to the AllTech Arena in Lexington Feb. 20-22, where the Kentucky High School Athletic Association will host the state wrestling tournament.

This leaves the team with precious little time to reflect on losses. Rather, they are taking the results from the regional duals and using them as a turning point in hopes that the wrestling season can be revitalized.

FALCONscoreboard Boys Basketball Dec. 12: Fort Campbell ‒ 51 Webster County ‒ 79 Dec. 14: Fort Campbell ‒ 39 Madisonville-North ‒ 78

Dec. 16: Fort Campbell ‒ 53 Trigg County ‒ 90 Though the season is off to a rocky start for the Falcons, they will seek redemption this evening at Hopkinsville High School, where they will face the Tigers at 7:30. They will host Com-

munity Christian of Paducah Friday at 6:45 p.m.

Dec. 14: Fort Campbell ‒ 9 Franklin-Simpson ‒ 76

Dec. 20: Fort Campbell ‒ 47 Northeast ‒ 67

Girls Basketball

Dec. 17: Fort Campbell ‒ 25 Marshall County ‒ 61

Continuing a busy season schedule, the Lady Falcons will host Community Christian of Paducah at 5 p.m today. They will host University Heights Academy Jan. 16 at 6 p.m.

Dec. 12: Fort Campbell ‒ 44 Christian County ‒ 71

Dec. 19: Fort Campbell ‒ 53 Dawson Springs ‒ 44

SPORTS

Fort Campbell Courier

Thursday May 19, 2011

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Senior Tenesha Trammell hustles to get past a Murray competitor in the 100-meter hurdle event at Fryar Stadium, Tuesday. She came second in the event behind Murray, which was the only team that outdid the Lady Falcons at the end of the day.

She and her team will have the opportunity to square off against Murray once again at the state championships in Lexington, Ky. Below, freshman Chris Schlangen moves to overtake a St. Mary competitor in a relay event.

The Falcons were at the top of the heap at the end of the day’s events with a total of 169 points, an impressive advantage over Murray’s 124.

PHOTOS BY HEATHER CLARK | COURIER

Fort Campbell track team speeds to top finish

by Heather Clark Courier staff

Raven Mayers, a sophomore at Fort Campbell High School and member of the track team, has nothing but high hopes about the upcoming KHSAA State Track and Field Championships, set for May 26-28 in Lexington, Ky. “I’m pretty sure our team will do really well,” said Mayers.

“It’s all about hard work, perseverance and being a Family as a whole.”

Her confidence is not at all displaced. A total of 13 schools converged at Fryar Stadium Tuesday afternoon for the Class 1A Regionals, the Falcons’ second home track meet of the year. The boys emerged No. 1 at the end of the day, and the girls came second to the finelytuned Murray team.

Both the boys and girls of Fort Campbell wasted no time making their mark as the team to beat, blazing their way to first place in the girls’ 4x800meter relay and boys’ 110meter hurdles at the start of the day.

Other areas where the Falcons dominated include the boys’ 100-meter dash, the boys’ 4x200-meter relay and the girls’

300-meter hurdles.

The team’s overall stellar performance is no surprise to Head Coach Josh McKillip, who feels that two important elements are at play when it comes to the Falcons.

“Their work ethic is very strong, and they consistently work hard,” said McKillip.

“The other thing is that we train from day one to prepare for a state championship. We put our athletes in worst-case scenarios that are mentally testing to toughen them up.

So when they do get into a pressure situation, they’re already prepared for it.”

The preparation has indeed paid off for the Fort Campbell track team and has given them a boost of confidence for the challenges ahead.

“I feel ready. We’ve been competing with teams that are in a different class, so we’ve been getting high competition,” said Channon Ullian, who competed in the 4x800, long jump and triple jump events.

“I’m hoping that we’ll really step up our game when we go against the other teams.”

Ullian and other boys on the team see Holy Cross of Louisville as the biggest challenge.

For the girls, he predicts the biggest competition will be from Murray.

McKillip’s opinion seemed to echo those sentiments.

“It’s a three-horse race for the boys,” explained McKillip. “It’s us, Holy Cross and Bardstown.

But if we perform on the level we’re capable of, I think we have a chance to win another state championship.”

He says the outcome for the girls is a bit harder to predict.

“There are about five very strong teams,” said McKillip.

“But it’s very balanced in terms of strength. Throughout the year, they’ve been neck and neck with Murray. It’s kind of developed into a bit of a rivalry.”

Ultimately, McKillip and the rest of the team feel as though Fort Campbell has a very good chance of making it to the top at the state championship.

Their successes and failures are felt collectively, a trait that McKillip feels sets his kids apart from the herd.

“Most people think of track and field as an individualized sport, but our kids have really bought into the notion that it is a team sport,” said McKillip.

“The team winning the trophy is more important.”

MEETresults Class 1A Region Meet FCHS 1st place finishes:

Boys – 1st place, 169 points

110-meter hurdles Muhammad Shahid, 15.68 100-meter dash Tre Powell, 11.24 4x200-meter relay Fort Campbell, 1:35.42 4x100-meter relay Fort Campbell, 45.25 300-meter hurdles Josh Clifton, 42.66 800-meter run Jordan Gibbs-Francis, 2:08.01 200-meter dash Tre Powell, 23.09 4x400-meter relay Fort Campbell, 3:35

Girls – 2nd place, 141 points

4x800-meter relay Fort Campbell, 11:05.42 1600-meter run Katie Lever, 5:53.70 300-meter hurdles Tenesha Trammell, 51.44 3200-meter run Katie Lever, 12:29.66

SOLDIERscoreboard Softball

(Company-level and Women) May 10

May 11

May 17

716th MP.................................................11 106th TC..................................................... 7

63 CHEM.................................................... 6 C/7/101st AVN........................................31

HHC/160th SOAR...................................21 JAG.............................................................. 4

86th CSH.................................................... 1 2/17th CAV................................................ 0

5th SFG....................................................... 0 HHC/3rd BCT............................................. 1

212th MED...............................................11 716th MP.................................................24

Killer Cleats..............................................17 HHC6........................................................... 6

20th QM..................................................... 6 212th MED...............................................11

Lady Aces.................................................15 HHC6........................................................... 1

Scream’n Eagles....................................... 9 Wildcats...................................................10

JAG............................................................10 3/5th SFG.................................................21

Killer Cleats................................................ 3 Master Batters........................................16

3/5th SFG................................................... 6 5th SFG.....................................................19

A/626th BSB............................................10 2nd BTSB.................................................... 8

WTB...........................................................12 5th SFG.....................................................11

HHC/160th SOAR...................................22 WTB............................................................. 5

HSC/1/5th SFG.......................................... 2 1st BCT......................................................11

3/5th SFG.................................................15 20th QM..................................................... 4

Cleats & Cleavage..................................12 Lady Reds.................................................. 0

106th TC...................................................14 WTB............................................................. 9

Ball Busters................................................ 9 Lady Reds.................................................. 7

Lady Aces.................................................10 Ball Busters................................................ 5

716th MP................................................... 6 86th CSH..................................................15

Cleats & Cleavage..................................20 Wildcats..................................................... 0

212th MED................................................. 9 JAG.............................................................. 3

3rd STB....................................................... 1 B/1/5th SFG............................................... 0

86th CSH..................................................13 106th TC...................................................15

HHC/160th SOAR...................................26 5th SFG....................................................... 9

May 12 games were rescheduled due to rain.

1st BCT........................................................ 4 96th ASB..................................................21

Master Batters........................................16 Hunnies...................................................... 1

Scream’n Eagles....................................... 5 Hunnies....................................................21

Fort Campbell’s Alex Strecker tries to catch a late throw as Hopkinsville’s Jack Gardner steals second Saturday at Tiger Stadium.

FALCONscoreboard Baseball

PHOTO BY JOE WILSON | SPECIAL TO THE COURIER

FCHS – 4 Lyon County – 1

May 10: FCHS – 12 Lyon County – 0

District Tourney

May 14: FCHS – 2 Hopkinsville – 15

Fort Campbell (6-21, 0-6) will play against top seed Hopkinsville in the first game of the District 8 baseball tournament Monday, according to the Kentucky New Era. Games will be played at University Heights Academy’s Chris Simmons Field.

The district tournament championship is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Christian County will play the No. 4 seed Fort Campbell Lady Falcons at 7 p.m. in the District 8 softball tournament Tuesday. The championship game is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 26.

FCHS – 2 Hopkinsville – 15 May 16: FCHS – 1 Todd County Central – 8 FCHS – 1 Todd County Central – 4 May 17: FCHS – 6 Lyon County – 8