Wynford Football

Royals Plow Eagles

By: Todd Enders

On a wet and windy night, the Wynford Royals defeated the Colonel Crawford Eagles 41-14 and remained in control of the Iron Plow Trophy. Each schools FFA organization came up with the idea 2 years ago and it has become a tradition during the rivalry. Wynford improves to 2-1 while the Eagles fall to 2-1 taking their first defeat of the season. 

The Royals were lead by an impressive ground attack with Zach Hoffman and Nick Looker leading the way with a combined total of 289 rushing yards. Hoffman was the leading rusher with 176 yards while Looker added 113 yards. Wynford's 6 scores were all rushing with 3 each by Hoffman and Looker. Hoffman also contributed 4 of 7 passing on the wet evening for 102 yards.

The first quarter looked as if the game was going to be a close match up between the rivalries. The Royals got on the board first scoring quickly on a 15 yard run by Hoffman after the Eagles fumbled on their first possession. Colonel Crawford came right back scoring on their next possession making it 7-7.

The Eagles stopped the Royals on 4th and short and connected on a 10 yard pass play to increase their lead to 14-7. This was the last of the Eagles scoring on the night. The Royals defense was just to much for the Eagles. Wynford managed to tie the game at 14-14 before half with 4 seconds remaining on a 6 yard run by Looker.

The Royals offensively plowed through the Eagles defense in the second half and held Crawford to just 9 total yards offense.

This was a great victory for the Royals and they will host the Carey Blue Devils Friday night on senior night.

Fall Scholar Athletes

The following student-athletes earned scholar athlete honors for Wynford. They all earned a 3.5 GPA or above during the 4th quarter of the 2014-15 school year. Congratulations to all on your efforts in the classroom and in your athletic sport.

Junior High

Back row: Briley Pollock, Hannah Messmer, Addie Wood, Hailey King, Rylee Alspach. Front row: David Bils, Thomas Kurek, Carson Heinlen, Brady McGuire.  

Cheerleading

Brooke Bishop, Hannah Underwood, Hannah Zeigler, Taylor Leonhardt, Shannon Crabtree, Kennedy Teynor.

Football

Front row: Wyatt Smith, Cole Heinlen, Zack Houck, Qyenton Stone, Sierra Richardson. Back row: Zach Hoffman, Brandon Shutler, Tyler Glowaski, Dylan McLaughhlin, Dalton Benson Seth Hoffman.

Volleyball
Rhieannae Cory, Gabby Grove, Eleni Smock, Tara Zinser, Maci Cooper, Jenna Coffman, Bailey Alspach

Golf
Brooklyn Gebhardt, Mackenton Johnson, Jack Reed, Sarah Ogden, Annika Gerlach

Cross Country
Front row: Madi Schiefer, Hannah Weithman. Back row: Seth Karcher, Nate Weithman

New School Year

The start of the 2015-2016 school year is under way at Wynford.  The high school and junior high students rolled into the building full of excitement and were ready for some changes. New faces and and the changing of internal positions have made the administration and staff happy with how smoothly the year has begun.  The new faces that have contributed to the staff and the smooth running of year are Andrew Amlin (social studies), Jamee Burke (special education), and Jason Engel (physical education and health).  Internally there were some changes with administration. Chris Solis moved from athletic director to junior high principal and Tim Ehresman took the role as athletic director. Everyone on the Wynford staff is looking forward to working with your child and making this a successful year.

Girls Varsity Basketball

Girls Start Tournament with Win

By: Todd Enders

The Wynford Lady Royals started sectional play with a victory over the Western Reserve Roughriders, 51-39. The first quarter found each team dealing with some early tournament play jitters and getting the feel of each others style of play. Ending the first quarter in a 10-10 tie. The Royals had a strong second quarter led by Mallory Moore as she hit three straight 3-point field goals giving the Royals a 21-14 lead. The strong outside shooting and an aggressive full court press gave the Royals a 30-16 halftime lead.
Western Reserve continued to hang around during the second half not allowing Wynford to increase their lead and continue with the momentum from the first half. The Roughriders cut the Royals lead to within eight with 3:00 left in the fourth quarter, but Wynford held on to advanced to the next round of sectional play.  The Royals were lead by Alyssa Harrer's, 15, and Sarah Ogden's and Mallory Moore's, 12. Western Reserve was led by Brooke Buckannon's 14.
Wynford improves to 14-7 on the year and returns to Shelby High School on Saturday night to take on Ashland Crestview at 6:15 p.m.

Winter Homecoming 2014

Kocher Announced Queen

By: Megan Sterner, “Royal Times”

This years winter homecoming was held on December 13, 2014, during the boys basketball game against Ridgedale Rockets. The Royals won in an exciting double overtime game, 94-87. There were three underclassmen attendants on the homecoming court which were freshman attendant, Kennedy Teynor, escorted by Alex Crall, sophomore attendant, Annika Gerlach, escorted by Kody Wilburn, and junior attendant, Anna Blank, escorted by Hunter Miller. There were three senior attendants on the homecoming court which were voted on by the student body of Wynford. Paige Kissling, escorted by Austin Shutler, Samantha Lambert, escorted by Keaton Teynor, and Hannah Kocher, escorted by Mason Johnson. Each attendant was formally announced as the made their way to center court. This years winter homecoming queen was Hannah Kocher who was crowned by Alyssa Harrer because last years queen Kayli Stuckman was unable to attend due to prior commitments.

Royals Improve to 2-0.

Double Overtime Victory

By: Kalyn Heinle, “Royal Times”

The Wynford varsity and junior varsity played Ridgedale on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at W.R. Donnenwirth Gymnasium. The “House of Thrills” held up to its name. The varsity got off to a rocky start during the first half trailing the Rockets at halftime by seven points. The Royals made a strong comeback after having a pep talk during half time. The Rockets still maintained an eight point lead over the Royals but during the fourth quarter Wynford was determined to win. The Rockets and Royals battled back and forth during the fourth quarter. When the final buzzer sounded the score was tied at 69 all. Overtime started and neither team was willing to give up. Each team traded baskets during the first four minutes of overtime with the game still remaining tied at 80. During the second overtime, the Royals remained determined to win. The Royals handled the Rockets pressure and were able to make each possession count. Ridgedale was forced to foul in the overtime periods due to the ball control of the Royals. The Royals were 28 of 33 from the foul line for an impressive 85 percent. In the end, the Royals were triumphant winning 94-87. The leading scorers for the Royals were Alex Crall with 27 points, Braxton Tea with 19 points, and Hunter Miller with 15. 

The junior varsity played very well on Saturday night as well dominating the Rockets, 55-36. The junior varsity leading scorers were Micheal Barber and Jordan Creel with 12 points and Thad Hensel with 8 points. At the end of the game, German foreign exchange student, Janne Becker, contributed to the Royals total by making his first shot in a basketball game. The Wynford crowd cheered with excitement and support. The Royals will be playing their first away game on Friday, December 19th at Colonel Crawford.

Royals Take on Falcons in Home Opener

Season Starts with Win for the Royals

Alexis Showers, “Royal Times”

Two first year coaches for Wynford, Jordan Oliver and Mark Delaney, guided the Royals to victory on Thursday, December 11th. Coach Delaney’s varsity squad got off to a very explosive start to the season and beat the Riverdale Falcons, 73-66. 

After the opening tip, it was apparent the Royals were going to play a fast paced offensive game and a very aggressive defensive game. Wynford ended the first quarter with a 15 point lead, 29-14 and never trailed in the game. 
The Royals thought they were still on the football field committing 26 personal fouls and sent the Falcons to the free throw line 34 times. Riverdale got to within three points in the fourth period but could not get any closer while the cheerleaders, student section, and fans encouraged the Royals. 
Alex Crall led the the royals with 18 points followed by the Braxton Tea and Hunter Miller with 12. 

Oliver’s junior varsity squad won, 50-44, in a very sloppy first game with numerous turnovers. Michael Barber led the Royals in scoring with 12 points, Bryden Oberlander with 9, and Thad Hensel with 8. The Royals are back in action on Saturday, December 13th, on winter homecoming night against Ridgedale starting at six.