Scholar Athletes

Wynford Recognizes Student-Athletes

By: Todd Enders, "Royal Times"

Chris Solis, athletic director, wants to recognize Wynford student athletes by starting a new program for students in grades 9-12. All students who participate in a fall,  winter, or spring sport will have the opportunity to be recognized. In order to be eligible, each student must earn a 3.5 grade point average during the previous quarter of their current sport. Mr. Solis said, "Our athletes put in a tremendous amount of time in the classroom as well as outside of the classroom. I believe our athletes are students first and athletes second, and I want to see that they get recognition for this accomplishment." Wynford's first class of scholar athletes for cheerleading, cross country, golf, volleyball, and football are as follows:

Cheerleading: Allie Crall, Shelby Sipe, Taylor Leonhardt, Hannah Underwood, and Hannah Zeigler.

Missing from photo: Hannah Underwood

Cross Country: David Blank, Nathan Weithman, Chelsea Mosley, Ellie Richmond, Aryn Copeland, Kaleigh Swalley, and Madi Schiefer.

Missing from photo: Chelsea Mosley

Golf: MacKenton Johnson and Annika Gerlach.

Volleyball: Brooke Miller, Maci Cooper, Rhieannae Cory, Alyssa Harrer, Mallory Moore, Hayley McCoy, Sarah Ogden, Alexus Ross, Janai Troutman, and Tara Zinser.

Football: Trey Smith, Cole Fortner, James Guinther, Nate Sparks, Dalton Benson, Zach Hoffman, and Dylan McLaughlin. 

Missing from photo: Nate Sparks

In the future, Mr. Solis would like this program to become part of the annual banquet for each sport. He wants each athlete to be recognized as a scholar athlete while participating in a sport at Wynford. Please take a moment to congratulate these students, as the photos of each student athlete will be posted in the cafeteria trophy case.

Mini Cheerleading

Elementary Students Get Excited at Mini Cheer Night

By: Kylee Brown, “Royal Times”

Wynford cheerleaders had their annual mini cheer night on Friday, September 24, 2014. The varsity cheerleaders along with approximately 100 prospective mini cheerleaders cheered the Royals on to victory against the Mohawk Warriors, 49-7. The mini cheerleaders were taught 10 chants during the three clinics that were held after school for an hour and a half. During the clinics, the mini cheerleaders competed in a splits contest. Each day the varsity cheerleaders chose a camper of the week. The camper of the week had to exemplify great traits of a cheerleader. As a cheerleader, their cheering skills had to stand out, they had to take leadership roles, and they had to help other mini cheerleaders during camp. If a mini cheerleader was selected as camper of the week, the varsity cheerleaders gave them prizes. At the end of camp all the mini cheerleaders got their picture taken with the varsity cheerleaders. The 5th and 6th grade cheerleaders that were involved in the camp got to cheer an additional quarter during the varsity football game. This was a great opportunity for Wynford Elementary students to get involved with cheerleading and support the Wynford High School football team. The mini cheerleaders also got a chance to learn what cheerleading is all about.

Football Alumni Reunion

1st ANNUAL FOOTBALL ALUMNI REUNION

EVENTS FOR THE EVENING INCLUDE:

*******All former football players who graduated from Wynford*******

5:45 pm – Ag. Shop at Wynford High School (Mr. Hoffman’s Shop)

·      FOOD PROVIDED FOR THE PLAYERS – MINI CHOPS, COLESLAW, CHIPS, AND POP

·      CREATE A GROUP TO SUPPORT THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM – “GRIDIRON BACKERS”

·      YOU WILL RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION INTO THE GAME

·      DONATIONS ACCEPTED TO HELP SPONSOR TWO 25 SECOND CLOCKS RECOGNIZING CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP AND PLAYOFF APPEARANCES

6:50 pm – Pre-game speech in the Field House

6:55pm – Football Alumni – “Gridiron Backers” lead the football team on the field

7:00pm – BEAT CRESTLINE!

WHO:  Football Player Reunion

WHERE:  Ag. Shop at Wynford High School

WHEN:  Oct. 3 @5:45pm for Crestline Game

WHY:  To form a group of former players to support our program, Glory Days, and have some laughs

FACTS:  We will have some food for you.  Mini pork chops, coleslaw, chips and drinks

****YOU WILL RECEIVE ADMISSION INTO THE GAME****

PLEASE CALL TO TELL US YOU ARE GOING TO BE PART OF THIS ACTIVITY – LEAVE A MESSAGE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL WITH YOUR NAME AND THE YEAR YOU GRADUATED.

CONTACT THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE 419-562-7828.  PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL FORMER PLAYERS, COACHES, AND MANAGERS.  GO ROYALS!

EVENT SPONSOR:  WYNFORD ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AND DICK LEUTHOLD

Wynford vs Ridgedale Football

First Half, All The Royals Needed

By: Kalyn Heinle, “Royal Times”

On Friday, September 5th, Wynford beat Ridgedale in a home football game. The Royals kicked off the game with the first touchdown within the first 3:10, and Jalon Brown scored the extra point making the score 7-0. Nick Looker scored the second touchdown followed by Jalon’s extra point bringing the score to 14-0. Ridgedale was trying hard to score their first touchdown when Austin Shutler made an interception, and Cole Fortner later scored bringing the score to 21-0 in favor of the Royals. Cyle Skidmore started off the second quarter by recovering a Ridgedale fumble. Zach Hoffman later scored, and Jalon Brown added the extra point bringing the score to 28-0. Jeff Cramer surprised everyone with a one handed interception with 8:44 left in the second quarter. Shortly after, Keaton Teynor completed a 80 yard touchdown pass to Cole Fortner making the score 54-0. Trey Stone increased the interception total to three with his amazing one handed catch and return for a touchdown followed by a Jalon Brown extra point. This brought us to our half time score of 61-0. The 3rd and 4th quarters went by quickly because the clock did not stop. The game ended with the Royals not letting the Rockets score, making the final score 61-0. Coach Oliver said, “The team played well, and we came out and executed to earn a big victory”. When asked how he thought the Royals would do next week, Oliver said, “Last year Colonel Crawford defeated us, but this year I think we will win.” Next week the Royals will travel to Colonel Crawford and try to defeat their rival.

Riverdale vs Wynford Football

Seniors Last Time Under the Lights

By: Sara Hoffman

The varsity football team had their last game of the season on November 1, 2013 against Riverdale defeating them 47-7. In the first quarter, seniors Kallan Stiles and Gage Roe scored the first two touchdowns bringing the score to 14-0. In the second quarter, still going strong, Keaton Teynor and Nick Looker also scored bringing the score to 27-0 at halftime. The second half was just as successful for the Royals. The Royals were virtually unstoppable continuing to put points on the board and holding the Falcons to only seven points. In the second half, Brock Williamson’s two scores along with another by Hayden Rhodes added to the Royals rout of the Falcons. TJ Mohr continued adding to his extra point total for the season connecting on 4 out of 6 attempts. Brock Williamson and Gage Roe said, “They will miss football but were glad to spend it with their teammates. We created memories that we will never forget.”

Varsity Football

Got Copper? The Wynford Royals Do! 

By: Lexi Creel 

On September 28th, 2013, the Wynford Royals hosted their biggest rivals the Bucyrus Redmen. Sixteen straight years the copper kettle has stayed with the Wynford Royals.  Wynford (3-2, 2-0 NCC ) and Bucyrus (2-3 1-1 NCC) both showed they were ready to fight for the copper kettle. The Royals started the game off with Corey Brown throwing a halfback pass to Keaton Teynor to take a 7-0 lead. Wynford’s defense was not able to stop the Redmen’s offense from scoring when the Redmen brought the score to 7-6 after missing the extra point attempt. The Royals continued making big offensive plays when Hayden Rhoades delivered a Royal touchdown to bring the score to 14-6. As halftime approached, the Redmen scored on a 75 yard pass to bring the Redmen to within one, 14-13. The Royals did not give up when Brock Williamson came right back with a 51 yard run before halftime bringing the Royals lead to 21-13.  Not only did the first half bring the crowd to their feet cheering but the second half had the crowd biting their nails wondering what was going to happen next. The Royals started the third quarter with Brock Williamson throwing a 60 yard touchdown pass to Keaton Teynor, to bring the score to 27-13 Royals. The Redmen still continued to fight back with another score bringing it to 27-20. The Royals fought back with Brock Williamson taking the ball in from the 1 yard increasing the Royal’s lead to 33-20 at the end of the third. The fourth quarter approached and both teams were fighting hard for the copper kettle. The Redmen scored again bringing them within one score before sophomore, Cole Fortner, answered back to the Redmen’s score with a 90 yard punt return bringing the score to 41-27.  The clock continued ticking down in the 4th quarter and the Redmen continued to fight back after trailing the entire game. The crowd continued biting their nails, hanging on to each other, and praying the for Royals to stop the Redmen. The Redmen scored with under two minutes remaining bringing the Redmen within a point of the Royals. They lined up for an extra

point attempt calling a timeout as the ball splits the upright removing the tying points from the scoreboard. The Redmen decided to go for a two point conversion trying to win the game in regulation. The Royal’s defense came up big with a stop at the three yard line forcing the Redmen to an onside kick which was recovered by the Royals. One minute and counting, quarterback Brock Williamson takes a knee for a Wynford Royal win, 41-40. The copper kettle stays with the Royals for one more year.

Homecoming Ceremony and Football Game

Harrer and Roe Crowned as Royals Stomp Bucks

By: Brooke Miller
 
The week four football game for the Wynford Royals swept up a win for the team along with a win for the 2013 homecoming king and queen: Meghan Harrer and Gage Roe.  At roughly 6:30 prior to kickoff the homecoming court was announced.  Queen attendants consisted of Lexi Creel, Shae Duncan, Meghan Harrer, Alyssa Powers, and Joanee Church. The king attendants were Jacob Hord, Mark Pfeifer, Nick Miller, Gage Roe, and TJ Mohr. The girls and their escorts circled the track in their shiny, new convertibles before walking down the 50 yard line to get announced. Following the couples was last year’s homecoming queen and king Amanda Sparks and Tyler Baumberger. Amanda proudly hugged Meghan after crowning her queen. Several photographers snapped multiple pictures of the shining king and queen just minutes before the football game and the torrential downpour soaked everyone in attendance. Although the football game delayed only minutes into the game, it didn’t stop the Royals’ defense from holding the Bucks under 100 yards offense. The Royals held a halftime lead of 27-0 at the break. By the end of the game, the score finished with a 33-0 victory with the help of quarterback Brock Williamson and his two touchdowns. Next week the Royals host Bucyrus, along with the pink-out, copper kettle, and mini Royals cheerleading night.

Fall Homecoming Dance

Wynford Homecoming Dance

By: Michaela Lloyd

 On Saturday, September 21, 2013, Wynford High School held their 50th annual Fall Homecoming Dance. Disc Jockey (DJ), Sonic Sound, played a variety of songs for the attending students. Multi colored strobe lights and loud music pumped up the atmosphere of the dance. The atmosphere was contagious. Once one person began to dance no one else could resist! Cheers from audience admirers led to a dance off between Malik Mills, T.J. Mohr, and 2013 graduates Kevin Justiniano and Garrett Shutler when the DJ played “Teach Me How to Dougie”. Those present made it known which songs were their favorites by letting out a cheer of enthusiasm and serenading each other until a chorus of voices reverberated throughout the room. Songs such as “The Cupid Shuffle” and “The Cha Cha Slide” caused people to line up side by side and listen to the dance steps being recited over the amplifiers. The new dance regulations that were enforced kept the dancing to an appropriate level of friendliness between students and their comrades. When asked, the majority of students claimed to be enjoying their time at the dance. Girls in dazzling dresses, which varied greatly in silhouette, color, and luster, accompanied by their stunning dates flocked into Wynford’s Fall Homecoming Dance for a night of fun, dancing, and music and were not disappointed in the slightest.

Freshman Footbal

Wynford Ties Carey in Freshman Football

By: Kelsey Redden

The Freshman football team hosted Carey on Thursday September 12, 2013. The score was close through all four quarters. The first half did not see a lot of action, the only touchdown scored was by Wynford leading 8-0 after a two point conversion. After halftime, both teams started to spark and got into a groove. By the end of the third quarter, the score was Wynford 16 Carey 8. The fourth quarter saw the most action and turned the game into a nail biter. Wynford scored first but was unable to score on a two point conversion. Carey ended up scoring two other times but failed to make the two point conversion on the second touchdown which tied up the score at 22. Wynford got the ball back with 1:28 left on the clock and drove the ball down the field quickly. With no timeouts left they were unable to score as the last seconds ticked off the clock. The game ended in a 22 all tie due to the fact that freshmen teams do not play overtime.

Wynford Senior Night

Senior Night Makes its 50th Appearance

Brooke Miller

As Wynford High School celebrates it’s 50th anniversary there was no doubt the crowd would be larger than ever on the first football game of the season.  Being a Wynford tradition,

first home football game of the year calls for one main event: Senior Night.  At roughly 6:30 friday night September 6th against Mohawk, the 2014 senior class that participates in a fall activity lined up with their parents in the endzone, ready to proudly walk down the field with, what many would call, their main supporters.  As the announcer in the press box stated the senior’s name, parent(s), and fall sport or activity, several photographers at the 50 yard line took numerous shots of the enthused seniors and their proud parents.  Many ended the walk by shaking the coach ‘s hand or tightly hugging his or her mother, thanking her for everything.  Senior Gage Roe even celebrated his 18th birthday by walking down the field on Senior night.  What a great kickoff to the 50th year at Wynford High School!

Wynford Football

Wynford Crushes Mohawk at Senior Night

By Emilee Hoover, “Royal Times”

Friday September 6th, the Wynford varsity football team showed great teamwork at their first home varsity game this year. Brock Williamson, the quarterback, threw three touchdown passes. One to Hunter Miller, Tony Watson, and Braxton Tea. That was their first touchdown catches of their careers. Brock Williamson also ran one touchdown and tackled six different Mohawk receivers. Corey Brown, the running back, also made one touchdown. Coach Amicone said, “the defense played outstanding”. Mohawk tried to rally a comeback after halftime and scored 13 points. In the end Wynford beat Mohawk 34-13.

Fall Meet the Team Night

The Wynford community and parents came out in full force tonight to support all the fall athletes.  All the coaches introduced each player on all the fall sports for the upcoming 2013-2014 season.  The cheerleaders put on a great event and had many activities for all in attendance.  Some activities involved in the event were from car smashing, dance contest, and pie in the face.  The cheerleaders each performed dance and cheer routines for the fans. The food in the concession stand was delicious and tasty.