Ida B Wells Athletics Weekly
September 16, 2024
“I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude." -Brené Brown
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Be A Guardian - Be Gracious
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- Be a positive difference-maker every day.
- There is a noticeable absence of attentive leaders and true heroes. When I was growing up as a kid, there was an abundance of such individuals.
- There is a dignity to doing something well.
- A friend asked me the other day, "How are you living your life?" My answer was, "as a compassionate human being."
- We share more common ground with those who may seem different on the surface than we often
- realize. Our shared values and experiences unite us in ways we may not always recognize.
- Our greatest challenge is to summon the courage to push our own boundaries and challenge ourselves. It's in these moments of bravery that we truly grow.
- Each of us needs to spend more time expressing appreciation for the good fortunes in our lives.
Message from Athletic Director, Mike Nolan
Greetings Sports Fans!!
Let's kick this weeks edition off with a recognition of our Cross Country Program and their efforts this past weekend at the Ash Creek Invitational. Both the JV men and women finished 2nd at the event and on the Varsity side, the women finished 2nd and the men finished 1st at the event. Outstanding efforts for the entire program. Congrats! We have our lone home XC Meet this Wednesday at Gabriel Park. Come help us Pack the Park!
The Varsity Women’s Soccer Team had a week with a big win over Sunset 1-0 and tied Tualatin. The Varsity and JV travel to Lake Oswego and Liberty while the JV2 programs have three games themselves this week. Our Varsity Men’s Program was able to take down Tualatin and tied against Clackamas. The Varsity and JV will host Reynolds on Thursday while the JV2 has three games themselves.
The Football Program wrapped up their pre-season play against the Dallas Dragons. The Varsity and JV Teams battled but could not quite get over the hump and fell short in their efforts. The Freshmen Team had a strong performance in their win.
Our Varsity Volleyball Program battled against Grant this past week in a early PIL showdown. The match was close but the Generals came out on top in the end. The JV Program hosted their tournament this past weekend and the team went 6-2 for the weekend. We host our cross-town rival Lincoln on Thursday for our first Battle of the Birds contest of the year. Bust out your vintage Battle of the Birds shirts and lets pack the gym.
Great to Be A Guardian!
Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of September 16
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.
Seeking Photos
We have some wonderful volunteers who are out taking photos of our teams but if you are out at a game, meet, match (especially lower level) always feel free to send along photos to mailto:lvanhorn@pps.net that I can share here in our Athletic Weekly. Many thanks to Aaron Wieting for providing me with all the action shots above from a men's JV soccer game and to coach Mathews for the photo of the Varsity team after a recent win.
-Leanne Van Horn
Guardians of the Week
Cheer: Claire Moran, Sophomore
Claire recently joined our program and is already showing her dedication in many ways. Her desire to improve is an inspiration. We are so happy to have Claire on our team! Go Guards!
Cross Country - Men: George Lora, Freshman
George has impressed early in his career so far. On Saturday, he dropped his time to 17:33 just ahead of Wells legend, Kai-Mitchell-Reiss on the all-time freshman list for 12th all time. He has been a source of great fun and great leadership already. His teammates already adore him and salute him. He another rising star.
Cross Country - Women: Millie Grabenhorst, Freshman
Millie Granhorst has been having a fantastic first high school season. She improved by over two minutes in her first 2 5ks. She is a star on the rise. She is also a tremendous leader and is a huge support to her teammates. she leads her young team with confidence and joy. She is a wonderful teammate
Football: Beckett Mersereau, Senior
Beckett showed tremendous heart in our matchup with Dallas. At no point in the contest did he slow down, concede being out of a play, or wave the white flag. Beckett played with purpose and did all he could to help his team succeed on both sides of the ball.
JV - Toby Carrick
Toby played multiple positions on both sides of the ball for us against Dallas’ JV and did well at all of them. No matter the circumstance, Toby is consistently the first one to take on new challenges and learn new positions in order to help his team, and it showed against Dallas.
Freshmen - Ivan Kos
Ivan provided a spark from the tight end position this week against Dallas, stretching the defense with multiple big runs to the outside. Ivan’s outstanding blocks played a huge part in our team running for 381 yards in a blowout victory. He’s a steady threat in the passing game, too, and has emerged as one of the best blockers and most dependable players on the team.
Soccer - Men: Kaden To, Junior
Kaden To is this week's Athlete of the Week for men's soccer at IBWHS! Kaden scored one of the best high school goals I've ever seen in our 2-0 win vs Tualatin HS...a real banger!
Also, Kaden missed a game last week due to injury and it is obvious that we are a completely different team with Kaden on the field. He is an explosive and creative offensive weapon that is a PROBLEM for opposing defenses. Plus Kaden is a cool kid and a positive teammate so Kaden To is our Athlete of the Week!
Soccer - Women: Cassidy Goodwin, Junior
Cassidy Goodwin is the Women's Soccer Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance against Tualatin. She led the back line through a lot of danger and implemented our principles very well.
Volleyball: Seriah Johnson, Sophomore
Seriah Johnson has gone above and beyond for the Guardians. She's listened to her coaches on the court about limiting mistakes and making improvements while being an active leader on the court as well. Seriah also has been helping with middle school volleyball as a role model and demonstrator for drills sharing her passion for the game. Keep up the good work.
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
Required PIL Pay-to-Play Fee
Now that we are fully underway with Fall sports, please pay this fee ASAP if you have not done so.
The item for the required PIL Fall Pay-to-Play Fee is available in SchoolPay. You will find it in a multi-item link called Athletics. If you need financial assistance, please contact our bookkeeper, Ana Curtis, for the link to pay the reduced fee. acurtis@pps.net.
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
Guardian Sponsorship Packages
Weekly Tid-Bits
-"My life got so much better when I let people be who they are. When I stopped expecting them to show up the way that I wanted them to, or even needed them to. When they showed up the way they knew how. I'm like, okay, that's who you are, and I understand that. And I made the choice whether I was going to continue to be your friend or be in this moment with you or not. But understanding people the way they show up and letting them come the way that they are is a beautiful thing, because it can free you from expectation."
― Tyler Perry, Higher Is Waiting
I. 9 Promises for a Life Well-Lived 1. Promise yourself that you will talk health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible. 2. Promise yourself to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value. 3. Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best in yourself and others. 4. Promise to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. 5. Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. 6. Promise to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future. 7. Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile. 8. Promise to give so much time to improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others. 9. Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit trouble to press on you. Source: John Wooden's 9 Promises for a Life Well-Lived
II. Building Championship Culture Things that kill your team culture: · Ego and Gossip · Insecurity and Confusion · Isolation and Defensiveness · Inconsistency and Self-preservation · Doubt and Avoidance Things that build your team culture: · Trust and Humility · Confidence and Connection · Consistency and Vulnerability · Commitment and Honesty · Clarity and Belief Changing culture takes time. Every day is a battle against busyness. What was good yesterday can be on shaky ground today. But the fight is worth it. Believe in yourself, your people, and the vision. Celebrate progress. Show up daily. Source: Kevin DeShazo, Co-founder of BETTER
"I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but your peace and purpose are important. Every step you take, even if you feel lost, is leading and guiding you. Do not lose sight of how far you’ve traveled in this life. I know that every path hasn’t been beautiful. I know that some days it feels hard to walk through the sandy parts of the journey. Release the idea that your pain needs to speak for you. Yes, it can have a voice and take up space—but your pain isn’t the leader of your path. Love is."
― Alex Elle, Gratitude Journal
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
Instagram: ibw_athletics
Facebook: Ida B Wells HS Athletics
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