Ida B Wells Athletics Weekly
September 23, 2024
Ida B Wells Athletic Weekly, September 23
"You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go. Don’t ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body."- Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Be A Guardian
Guardian Athletics
Be Courageous
Be Encouraging
Be Helpful
Be Gracious
Be Energetic
Be A Guardian
Be A Guardian - Be Gracious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=pbs0YFk98ek
· Find out what it is that you have to give the world and then give it with your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
· Happiness is not about getting all you want. It's about enjoying all you have.
· Just be a good person. Love who you can. Help where you can. Give what you can.
Message from Athletic Director, Mike Nolan
Greetings Sports Fans!!
We had the Ida B. Wells Alumni Golf Tournament over the past weekend. I got to participate with a great foursome and see a bunch of alumni and community members. Coach Shelter and Kip Reynolds do a great job of organizing the event.
Our Football Program had a great week this past week. First, the JV2 team had a hard fought game against McDaniel and with some great effort, came out on top. The Varsity squad traveled to McDaniel on Friday and took care of business early winning 52-20. The program has a big week with the Freshmen hosting Tillamook on Monday while the JV team travels to Skyview. The JV2 teams travels to Roosevelt on Thursday and we host the Roosevelt Varsity squad on Friday.
The Volleyball Program lost a tough one against the Lincoln Cardinals this past week but bounced back at the Westview tournament over the weekend and took down Hood River. The program travels to Cleveland and Roosevelt this week.
The Cross Country program had a great week. First, at our home Pack the Park event, we had a sweep across the board. At the Mook Invitational on Saturday, the Varsity Men finished 4th in a very competitive elite bracket and the Varsity Women finished 12th. For all scores, please visit https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/236345/info The program has the week off from meets.
The Varsity Soccer Programs also had a great week! The women tied against Lake Oswego and took down Liberty. They host McKay on Tuesday and travel to Southridge on Thursday. On the men’s side, the varsity played great against Reynolds and came out on top. They travel to Century on Tuesday and host Forest Grove on Thursday.
Great to Be A Guardian!
Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of September 23
For a complete listing of the weekly athletic schedule, please visit the athletic dept. website:IBW Athletics/THIS WEEK. Links to team schedules can also be found on their team pages on the athletic website.
Fall Media Guide
Use this link https://www.ibwathletics.com/mediaguide or the QR code below to use our hot-off-the-press, Fall Media Guide which includes links to all our team schedules, rosters and photos.
Guardians of the Week
Cheer: Lila Pummel, Sophomore
Cross Country - Men: Caleb Riggsby, Senior
Caleb had an amazing week last week. On Wednesday he was able to secure the win in the JV boys race at our very own Gabriel Park. He followed that up with an outstanding effort at the Mook invite. He bested his previous best time, set earlier this season, by almost 60 seconds. He ran a very formatable 17:12 for 5k, which is over 90 seconds faster than his best time last season. His relentless commitment to his team and training are paying huge dividends not just for himself but also his team. He serves as a constant reminder about the benefits of consistent quality work.
Cross Country - Women: Evie Strandberg
Evie is having a great season and ran a fantastic 25:46 for her first ever 5k this weekend at the Mook invite. She has been a fantastic leader at competitions and during practice. She has a relentless positive attitude that is as inspirational as it is infectious. She is quick with positive comments that always bring a smile to her teammates faces. Her dedication is paying dividends as her running strength grows. We are thankful for her leadership and amazing recruiting.
Football: Wyatt Andler, Senior
Wyatt lit up the stat sheet against McDaniel, rushing for 189 yards on 27 touches in our 52-20 road victory to open up PIL play. Wyatt is a PHENOMENAL leader and tone setter for our team, and it shows in his ability to finish plays with the same ferocity in the 4th quarter as he does in the 1st.
Soccer - Men: Edo Rizzi, Junior Foreign Exchange Student
This week we only had one game, and although 5 different players scored in our convincing 5-0 win vs Reynolds HS, the stand out goal was made by our Italian exchange student Edo Rizzi! Not only did Edo score an amazing goal, but he scored it on his birthday and the guys went CRAZY after his shot hit the back of the net! What a cool moment for Edo (aka "the Rizzi") and the whole Varsity Men's soccer team!
Let's go Edo!!!!
Soccer - Women: Jordan Steele, Freshman
Women's Soccer Athlete of the Week, Jordan Steele has been a reliable and supportive teammate, scoring her first goal of the season (and in high school) against Liberty HS.
Volleyball: Elise Norman, Junior
Elise has been working hard wanting to become a better player and teammate. She’s focused on being aggressive at the net, swinging with a stiff wrist and open to coaching while playing whatever the team needs. Even if she’s not playing, she’s always supporting her teammates. Keep working!
Lower Level Highlights
Cheer: JV
The season with this group of girls has been going amazing! They are able to pick new skills up in quickly and really take in what’s being shown to them. The girls have cheered at a couple of football games now and I can tell how much they are loving it! I am thankful for my position and so happy I get to coach such a good, optimistic group of kids!
Cross Country
Our freshman athletes continue to impress this season. George Lora and Nolan Gorsegner enter the top ten Freshmen all-time list George sits 3rd just behind Ida B Wells legend Alex Slenning and Nolan at 7th just ahead of Ida B Wells legend Guilian Scasso. They led a strong attack in the JV races at the The Mook invite. The JV team finished 5th against some of the strongest teams from across Oregon and Washington. On the women's freshmen side Davanie Young and Samantha Moylan are putting their stamp on a strong season. Both have been competing at the varsity level and are big time contributors. Samantha had moved into the number 7 spot on the all time freshman list just ahead of Oregon HS legend Charlotte Richman. While Davanie has moved into 10th just behind current star Jane Coffey-Read. They have three more freshmen teammates who also enter the top 30 all-time list in Millie Grabenhorst, Ayesha Hobaish and Ivy Tubay. They led the JV team to an impressive 5th place finish at the stacked Mook invite this weekend. The future is bright for the Guardians XC team with these amazing athletes and leaders asserting themselves.
Football - Frosh
The frosh football team is off to a great start this year. We have a fantastic group of young men (nearly 40 total) and are emphasizing the importance of effort, attitude, and teamwork in everything that we do. We still have seven games to go but suffered a close loss to a talented Clackamas team and then dominated Dallas on the road. Lucius Coon has led the charge on both offense and defense this year, but we have a number of outstanding contributors, including Seneca Semau, Maguire Black, Weston Callough, Nolan Wilson, and Navarie Payton, just to name a few. We are focused on doing the little things the right way and are getting these guys on a path that will lead to many wins at the varsity level and plenty of success in the classroom, too.
Football: JV
The Wells JV football team is facing a challenging schedule this season, but with each game, they are honing their skills and showcasing their abilities on the field. This tough competition this season is serving as a valuable learning experience, allowing the players to adapt and grow together as a cohesive unit. As the season unfolds, the team is making significant strides in their gameplay, demonstrating the potential and talent that Wells has to offer. With a focus on teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship, the Wells JV football squad is proving to the state just how formidable they can be, inspiring pride in their community while laying the groundwork for future success.
The JV team is led by Jude Nolan, Fletcher Hamman, Ethan Hoover, Kannon Walter, Ronan Eikanas, Toby Carrick, Clark Divens and a team full of experienced Sophomores and Juniors.
Soccer - Men: JV
The JV men's soccer team is lucky to have an experienced midfield 3 of second year JV players, and an athletic defense that has allowed only 1 goal through 4 games. On the other end of the field, the team's 11 goals have been spread around to 7 different goal scorers already. Highlights include captain Saul Wieting scoring the first goal of the season with a spectacular 30 yard shot against Southridge. Joseph Moylan followed that up with a beautifully volleyed goal from just inside the penalty area against Clackamas. Sophomores Reid Berkaw, Crey Wieber, and Ryan Dunning have all chipped in with multiple goals early in the season. The whole team have shown their enthusiasm for the sport and dedication to the team in 'opting in' to every single optional Friday practice so far this season, and I have no doubt they will be ready for the challenge as we enter league play.
Soccer - Men: JV2
jV2 is off to a strong 4-0 start, with a 24-2 scoring margin over those four games, three of which were on the road. Captains Yakhub Hadid and Alexander Hanlon have been key to helping the team establish its identity and setting a strong tone for the start of the season. The team's greatest asset may be in the depth of the roster; despite several injuries/illnesses, players have stepped up for one another regardless of who is available for a given game. Alexander leads the team with 5 goals, while John West sits close behind with 4 goals scored. Jack Miller leads the team with 3 assists while adding on two goals of his own. Other players with 2 or more in the goals+assists column include Charlie Sandlin (2), Leo Hancock (2), Martino Masolo (2), and Renton Craighill (3). Renton's two goals came in key moments of the second half Friday night in a 5-1 road win against Westview. The team plays its second home game of the season Monday, 9/23, in a match with Lincoln on the Rieke turf at 4:15pm.
Soccer - Women: JV
We hope to receive an update on the JV team later in the season.
Soccer - Women: JV2 White
We have finished about a third of the season and the team has grown so much! Most players have been challenged to play several positions and develop skills in different areas. The team has been playing a goalkeeper by committee with two new players stepping out of their comfort zones and putting the team first each game, leading to great performances and camaraderie. Sophie, Rebecca, Misha, Anaya, and Tilda have led a rock-solid defense throughout the season, putting in brave performances to prevent goals. Our midfield has been anchored by Layla, Josie, Roxy, Sam, and Milly who have developed great chemistry and exceptional leadership on the field to organize the team. Elena and Emily, with Ivy, Evy, Avi, and Vivi (say that five times fast!) have led our attacking line. They have been flying around the field and connecting some beautiful passages of play to lead to scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, Talia broke her collarbone during our first game while tracking back on defense to make a brave tackle. We miss Talia on the field, but the team still feels her humor, energy, and positive spirit as she cheers from the sideline every game.
Soccer - Women: JV2 Green
We hope to receive an update on the JV2 Green team later in the season.
Volleyball: JV
The Ida B. Wells JV volleyball program is off to a good start having finished second at the HillHi tournament in early September and having a strong showing hosting the IBW JV tournament last weekend. The team has been hit with a high percentage of concussions and other injuries creating an opportunity to swing up a few JV2 players to fill the roster. Freshman Lucy Weber has been impressive in her willingness to throw herself all over the court this season to help her team compete defensively. This JV roster has great team chemistry and we’re excited about the next few weeks of PIL matchups on the schedule.
Hall of Fame Event, October 11th
We are hosting our first annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 11th at 5pm in the IBW Cafeteria.
This will be a catered event with special keynote speaker, Paul Linnman and John Dunn will be our MC. We will send out an official invitation to RSVP for the event this week. We are trying to connect our past classes with our current classes and build community!
Here is the link to the invitation to the event with the link to purchase tickets. https://secure.smore.com/n/ctzge
We have three classes to induct and they are as follows
Class of 2020
· Stuart Fewel, 2009
· Mike Gits, 1996
· Michael Holm, 1980
· Samuel Porter, 1992
· Jeff Rudolph, 1977
· Jim Smith, 1961
Class of 2022
· Ann Habbernigg, 1979
· Tyron Manlove, 1986
· Tom McKillop, 1984
· Pam Mollet, 1977
Class of 2023
· Austin Andrews, 2013
· Joe Bozikovich, 2004
· Lisa Gunderson, 2000
· David Jackson, 1996
· Cory Nakata, 1995
· Julie Scherr, 1985
Go Fan - Digital Ticketing now Available for Volleyball and Football Games
This season, we will be offering digital ticketing through GoFan. You can pre-purchase tickets for all PIL-hosted events online through GoFan Tickets or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, are accepted. IBW Students with ASB stickers will have free entry into the contests.
Fall PIL Single Game Ticket Prices:
Football: adults $7, students $5, senior citizens $5
Volleyball: adults $7, students $5, senior citizens $5
Soccer: no charge
- XC: no charge
Athletics Passes: This year, spectators can purchase athletics passes. These passes are accepted at all league events. These passes do not get you into preseason games outside the PIL. You can purchase the Athletic Pass online through GoFan Tickets
Fall PIL Pass: $65
ASB Membership available for purchase!
The link to purchase an ASB membership has re-opened on SchoolPay. With the increase in the ticket price for student entrance to Volleyball, Football, Wrestling and Basketball games, this is a wise investment. Get yours today!
NFHS Network
As a reminder, all the games that are in our stadium and gym will be streamed on the NFHS Network. Please visit www.nfhsnetwork.com for more information.
Freshmen Leadership Course, September 28th
Athletic Director, Mike Nolan will lead our Freshmen Leadership Course on Saturday, September 28th from 9-11am. It is an expectation that all freshmen student-athletes will attend this session or one later in the year. If you are not currently participating in a fall sport but know you will be participating in a winter or spring sport, you may also attend this session.
IBW Booster Club
Thank you to the Booster Club for all the support of our teams and clubs. They are now recruiting volunteers to help with fall sports concessions. The revenue from concessions benefits ALL students of IBW High School. https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/204796288082/false#/invitation
OSAA Aspiring Captains Camp
Seeking Softball Equipment
2024-2025 Athletic Department Sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors - both to those who are continuing on this year and to some brand new sponsors! It's not too late if you are Interested in being a sponsor this year? See the different options below and contact Athletic Director, Mike Nolan, at mailto:mnolan@pps.net
Weekly Tid-Bits
I. The Art of Influence Do's of Effective Leadership: 1. Show Gratitude and Lead by Example 2. Maintain Composure and Adapt + Innovate 3. Encourage Teamwork and Prioritize Wisely 4. Lead with Vision and Mind Your Impact 5. Listen Actively and Communicate Clearly 6. Act with Integrity and Be Reliable + Relatable 7. Build Relationships and Always Be Learning
II. Hope You Don’t Forget I hope you don't forget why you started. I hope you don't forget what made you say yes. Because as things get hard along the way, I hope you remember the things: · that moved you, · that made you feel so much joy, · that gives you purpose, · that made you say I want to do this. I want to do this for the rest of my life. I hope you don't forget. Source: Kingie, Artist & Storyteller
III. Life is Too Short I think we spend too much time being afraid of our own mediocrity. · We don't want to sing too loudly in case someone finds out that we don't have a voice like glass. We don't write music because we aren't Mozart. We don't paint because we're not Picasso. · We don't tell people that we love them because our voice might shake when we say it. We try to be pretty criers. We don't dance because we aren't that good. The reality of our humanity is that we are all a little bit average at a lot of things. The truth is that we're all not that good. · So stop holding yourself back from enjoying the things that you love because you're not a prodigy at everything. · Scream the song at the top of your lungs and confess your love. And let your voice be shaky. Cry big ugly tears. Dance really badly. Because life is too short to be scared of being human. Source: Whitney Hanson, Harmony
IV. Question When I’m leading and living a good day, what am I spending my time on and do the sources of information I am exposed to each day support that type of lifestyle or distract from it?
V. This Week, I Will 1. Start getting clear about what I want. 2. Start getting clear about what I need. 3. Start getting clear about what I value. 4. Start getting clear about what I deserve. 5. Intentionally care for my mind, body and spirit.
Stay in touch with Athletics!
Website:www.ibwathletics.com
Phone: 503-916-5280, ext 75318
Athletic Director, Mike Nolan,mnolan@pps.net
Athletic Assistant, Leanne Van Horn,lvanhorn@pps.net
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Facebook: Ida B Wells HS Athletics
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