Ida B Wells Athletics Weekly
September 30, 2024
“Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.” —Arthur Ashe
Ida B Wells Athletic Weekly, October 7
Be A Guardian
Guardian Athletics
Be Courageous
Be Encouraging
Be Helpful
Be Gracious
Be Energetic
Be A Guardian
Be A Guardian - Be Courageous
Every day in our lives is packed with insurmountable opportunities for personal growth.
- When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is sit on the side of the bed and I give myself these two choices: you can either be happy or you can be very happy.
- At the end of the day when you go to bed, the fundamental question I ask myself, what did I do today to make myself a better person than I was yesterday?
- Strive to do things that energize you. Constantly ask yourself why? And then try to find out the answer to that why.
- Life is not about money. Life is about the positive experiences that you have.
- The most important validation is what you think of yourself. It's not what other people think of you.
Message from Athletic Director, Mike Nolan
Greetings Sports Fans!!
It is hard to believe that we are in the second week of October already! What a great Fall Season is has been and continues to be. As stated above, part of being a student-athlete is having the courage to come out and participate in a sport and sometimes in a sport you have never competed in before this year. It takes courage to learn how to fail and how to respond to that failure. It takes courage to stand up for what is right and do the right thing. It takes courage to challenge yourself and your teammates to be the best version of themselves they can be. Continue to Be Courageous!
Our Volleyball Program had a big week this past week with important matches against Lincoln and Jefferson. The Varsity split in their PIL match ups coming up short against Lincoln and taking down the Demos. They traveled to Lakeridge for a tournament over the weekend taking down Sunset and Caldera. The JV2 hosted a very successful JV2 Tournament over the weekend as well. The program travels to Grant on Tuesday and hosts Franklin on Wednesday.
The Women’s Soccer Program faced off against Franklin and Grant this past week going 1-1 in their efforts taking down the Lightening and coming up short against a very talented Grant team. Only one game on the docket for the Varsity with a big game at Providence Park. They host McDaniel on Tuesday and travel to Lincoln on Thursday.
Our Men’s Soccer Program had a big week as well falling to Franklin but bouncing back and getting a tie with Grant in a very exciting PIL match up. They too play Roosevelt on Monday at Providence Park.
Our Varsity Football Program traveled to Franklin this past week and took care of business early. Cam Hammer rushed for 289 yards in the game!! They have a short week this week to get ready for Grant on Thursday.
Finally, our XC Team had one of their last PIL Meet this past week and had a ton of runners either PR or outright win. They have a big meet this Friday at Rose City.
Great to Be A Guardian!
Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of October 7
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.
Varsity Soccer at Providence Park
As you have probably already heard, our Men's and Women's Varsity Soccer Teams are going to play against Roosevelt at Providence Park this coming Monday, October 7th. The women will start off at 5:00pm with the men following at 7:15pm. While the game is free, you must have an electronic ticket to enter the stadium. Please use this SeatGeek link to reserve your free e-tickets. https://seatgeek.com/monday-night-lights-tickets Please enter through Gate B which will open at 4:00pm.
Battle of the Birds games next week!
Next week during homecoming week we take on Lincoln in both soccer (Thursday, men at home, women at Lincoln) and our homecoming football game on Friday. Come out and support!
Registration and SchoolPay NOW OPEN for the Winter Season
If you are planning on trying out for a basketball team or participating in Swimming or Wrestling, it is now time to begin registering for the season which officially begins on Monday, November 18th. Just a reminder that you MUST have a valid physical on November 18th, to begin tryouts or to participate in first day practices.
Also, the item Winter PIL Pay-to-Play is now open in SchoolPay. We do ask that you not pay the fee for basketball until the teams have been announced, The fee for all Winter sports should be paid by the first contest. Coaches have the right to hold out players who have not paid the fee.
To begin the registration process, see our website: https://www.ibwathletics.com/page/show/3737816-registration
Guardian Athletes-of-the-Week
Cheer: Genivie Mondero, Sophomore
Genevie is such a courageous athlete! She is always willing to try new things and is eager to improve her skills. Genevie's teammates look to her for positivity and inspiration. Way to be a Guardian, Genevie!
Cross Country - Men: Henry Hickman, Freshman
Henry has thrown himself into Cross Country. He has embraced the training and camaraderie. He has improved a ton this year and has set himself up to be an anchor for our program for years to come. His no nonsense approach to training and leadership are inspiring. There are great things to come.
Cross County - Women: Olive Moore, Senior
Olive has grown into a master leader for our program. Whether is is leading younger athletes in drills, providing a shoulder to cry on or making sure everyone of her homemade cookies are handed out, she is a force for her team. Her authentic and sincere personality endear her to her teammates. And her relentless positivity is motivating.
Football: Cam Hammer, Senior
Somehow the stats, despite being otherworldly, don’t tell the full story of just how dominant Cam was in our win over Franklin: 289 rushing yards (13.7 yards per carry) two touchdowns, three tackles, and an interception. Cam has brought a fire and SPEED to our team this season unseen in quite some time. Utter, total, complete dominance from the first year football player against a well coached and well organized Franklin football program. The best for Cam is yet to come!
JV - Ethan Hoover
Ethan Hoover led the JV team to a big win over Silverton. Ethan continues to be a leader in games and on the practice field motivating his teammates to keep working hard and finding success on Monday nights. He was all over the field and had multiple long runs predicated by great downfield blocking. Ethan has been dominant all season long for the Guardians.
Freshmen - Nolan Wilson
Nolan Wilson played everywhere for the freshman Guardians this week, lining up at five different positions throughout the Newberg game. His intensity and work ethic make him an impact player who inspires others to work harder and play through the whistle. Nolan’s commitment and dedication are greatly appreciated by his coaches and his peers.
Soccer - Men: Eamon Pierce, Junior
Soccer - Women: Cassidy Goodwin, Junior
Cassidy Goodwin is our Athlete of the Week for recognizing what we needed to do to win in the game vs. Franklin. Great leadership via action!
Volleyball: Lila Jones, Freshman
Lila has been staying positive and leading by example on the court, serving tough, hustling and setting her teammates up, to put the ball down. She also puts in extra time to helping with MS practices after her own. 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
Softball News
The softball open season is underway! We are practicing Tuesdays 4-6pm at the field, and 6-8pm in the batting cage. Here is the link to our interest intake form.
Also, we are selling $10 raffle tickets for the chance to win a year of free ice cream (52 free scoops) at Dairy Hill! Please email coach kgovertsen@pps.net) and she can connect you with a softballer who has tickets to sell. The winner will be announced at the football game on October 18th.
Varsity Emblems Now Available
For anyone who has visited the Athletic Department to pick up Varsity Emblems, we now have bars and track emblems back in stock. Please stop by Room 121 to pick up.
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
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
"Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take the step."
"Life is a fleeting dance, a delicate balance of moments that unfold before us, never to return in quite the same way again. Regret is a bitter pill to swallow, a weight that bears down upon the soul with the burden of missed chances and unspoken words. So, let us not leave anything for later. Let us seize the moments as they come, with hearts open and arms outstretched to embrace the possibilities that lie before us. For in the end, it is not the things we did that we regret, but the things we left undone, the words left unspoken, the dreams left unfulfilled."
― Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Author
I. Talent Is Overrated The cheapest thing one possesses is their talent. · One can have all the talent and skillsets in the world with the wrong perspective. · And there can be another individual that's not as talented and not as skillful with the correct perspective. They'll outwork the wrong perspective person every day of the week. · Not because they are more talented than that person. Not because they are more skillful than that person but because their perspective of what they are doing is totally different. They value the process. They respect the craft. Source: Inky Johnson, Speaker and Author II. The Cost of Later Don't leave anything for later. · Later, the coffee gets cold. · Later, people grow up. · Later, people grow old. · Later, words go unsaid. · Later, you lose interest. · Later, opportunities slip away. · Later, the day turns into night. · Later, you regret not doing something. Later, life goes by, and you have the chance. Source: Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Before the Coffee Gets Cold III. Autumn's Wisdom: The Art of Release Autumn, in its vibrant yet fleeting glory, can teach us all about the delicate art of release. Nature teaches us to trust this process. To understand that letting go isn't about loss but creating space for change and self-nurturing. May we all remember: · that our blooming cannot be rushed. · that our rebirth isn't immediate. · that change is possible. · to keep showing up. · to welcome to patience. · that each of us unfolds in our own time. · that trusting the season we’re in is an act of courage. May you offer yourself the permission to let go. May you trust that each release is a step toward the next version of yourself. May we all learn what surrendering truly feels like this season. May everything that is to be—be so. Source: Alex Elle, Letting Go is Sacred IV. Question What is something you are holding onto right now, and how might letting go create space for new growth? V. This Week, I Will 1. Focus on the next small step in front of me. 2. Release the grip of things I cannot control. 3. Return to myself as many times as I need to. 4. Remember we're all dealing with something heavy. Be gentle. 5. Focus more on what I'm building, not what I had to leave behind. "There is no rewind button or do-over on life. Time spent is forever lost – but that doesn’t mean today can’t be the start of something beautiful. True; the best time to start may have been 10 years ago, but the second best time is now. So grab the mic now and make a choice right now to squeeze everything you can out of this beautiful thing called life. Remember, you don’t have to finish where you started. Things don’t have to stay as they are because they’ve always been that way. You can make your own rules, choose your own path, and win big with whatever you want for your life. Live from your heart, create through the lens of love, and stay forever curious. Dance with every aspect of your being and allow every part of you to shine. Find your version of wholeness." ― Raj Jana, Social Entrepreneur
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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