Ida B Wells Athletics Weekly
May 6, 2024
"Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation” - Jack Nicklaus
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The 2024 Heart walk will be on June 1st and the Athletic Department has put together a team named the Guardians. We hope to have Student-Athletes, parents, staff, community members join our team!
Click here to go to Athletic Director, Mike Nolan's personal page to join the team: https://bndfr.com/36w73 or to make a donation.
The overall goal is to raise $2500.
FROM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, MIKE NOLAN
Greetings Sports Fans!
Our April weather was amazing up until this past week which put a damper on some of our programming. However, the weather is supposed to improve this week and hopefully we will have few disruptions going into the final weeks of our Spring Season.
The weather did not slow down our Men’s Golf Program this past week as they took home the PIL Championship! What an amazing run for the group and their coaches! They are gearing up for a run at the State Championships as a team. On the women’s side, Lucia Donovan has already qualified for the State Tournament while the team looks to qualify in their Regional Tournament on Monday.
The Varsity Baseball Program split with our cross town rivals, the Lincoln Cardinals this past week. The squad lost 1-0 in a very competitive game and then bounced back to take down the Cardinals winning 4-3 with a big jolt coming from Cody Roletto’s two-run bomb. Due to the rain, the Rubber Match has been now been scheduled for this Friday at Hillsboro Stadium. That game combined with the 3-game series with Franklin and the first game of the McDaniel series on Saturday makes it a huge week for the program. Come out and support!
Varsity Softball had a good week going 2-1 with wins against Cleveland and Grant but fell in a tough one to McDaniel. You can check out some hot-off-the-press stats for some team members here: https://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/portland-2024-high-school-softball-statistical-leaders-through-may-4/article_60b1be36-08cd-11ef-b737-2fe604de6015.html
Men’s and Women’s Tennis had one match against Grant this past week. Both teams competed well but came up short. They now have their final league matches this week against Benson and McDaniel as they head into the District Tournament next week. Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse enter the home stretch this week with some crucial match ups as well and both programs have their Senior Nights.
Finally, we have a huge week of Track and Field with JV and Varsity Districts at Lincoln High School. JV will compete on Monday and Wednesday and Varsity on Tuesday and Thursday with chances of advancing to the State Meet on the line.
Great to Be A Guardian!
Athletic Schedule - Week of May 6
Spring Media Guide
Athletes, if you are pictured in our Leadership Photo and would like a copy of the poster, please come by Room 121. We have extra copies for you.
Click here to see the 2024 Spring Media Guide https://www.ibwathletics.com/mediaguide
GUARDIANS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Baseball
Henry Stoianoff, Senior
Henry Stoianoff earned the win over Lincoln pitching a complete game on 83 pitches. He scattered four hits and one walk while allowing only three runs. The win was Henry’s 6th on the season.
Golf - Men
Otto LaPrete, Junior
The Guardians closed out the PIL season with a third place finish. Leading the way was Junior Otto LaPrete. He managed a 78 and a T-4 finish over a difficult Heron Lakes Great Blue Course. If anybody has played that course they know how difficult it is. Otto will be leading the Guardian Men's golf team in preparation for the State Tournament next week. Otto LaPrete is our Athlete of the Week!
Golf - Women
Sophia Hunt, Junior
Lacrosse - Men
Toby Carrick, Freshman
This week's athlete of the week on the men's lacrosse team is Freshman midfielder Toby Carrick. Toby started off the season as more of a passer, not quite ready to get his own shot. Over these last couple weeks however, he has turned into an impressive scoring threat -- highlighted by his 3 goals vs Grant this week. Our coaches encourage players to develop a go-to move and to set that move up vs the opposing team, and Toby has done just that which is awesome to see. In addition, Toby has stepped in to a leadership role on the junior varsity team serving as the spiritual leader and getting his teammates ready to compete everyday, game or practice. Good job, Toby!
Lacrosse - Women
Mimi Fitzpatrick, Junior
Our athlete of the week is Mimi (or Amelia) Fitzpatrick! Mimi is one of our strongest defenders. She regularly shuts down fast breaks and is an integral part to the "wall" defense we try to set up every game. She's also a leader on the team in both skill and teamwork.
Softball
Ely Del Rosario, Freshman
The Athlete of the Week is Elyanna (Ely) Del Rosario, a freshman on the Junior Varsity Softball team. Ely's outstanding performance this season includes an impressive .778 batting average and a remarkable .909 on-base percentage. In 22 plate appearances, she has only struck out twice, walked nine times, hit five singles and two doubles, driven in eight teammates, and scored 11 times.
Ely is an aspiring pitcher and a versatile utility player who contributes wherever needed (seriously, she's played 8/9 positions this season). Her excellent baserunning instincts, strong work ethic, and positive attitude make her a valuable asset to the team. Additionally, Ely's commitment to umpiring for Southwest Portland Little League this summer demonstrates her dedication to playing and supporting the sport.
We eagerly anticipate watching Ely continue to develop and excel in the seasons ahead at IBW.
Congratulations Ely!
Tennis - Men
Ryan Dunning, Freshman and Gabe Horwitz, Sophomore
Both Gabe and Ryan have made massive improvements in their net game and serve consistency since the beginning of the season. They split sets with Grant earlier this week playing #4 doubles for our team. They have brought massive energy and effort this season which is paying off on court and helping our team grow! We look forward to playing at Benson and McDaniel this week.
Track and Field - Men
Gus Dibble, Junior
Track and Field - Women
Phoebe Robinson, Senior
Phoebe has had a great jump in season marks lately. Last week she finally broke the elusive 5 minute barrier in the 1500m and this week she was able to break the 2:30 barrier in the 800m. Phoebe's tireless work to improve in her sport has been inspiring to all her teammates and coaches. Her relentless positive is infectious and her kindness makes every practice better.
OTHER ATHLETIC NEWS
Congratulations, Josie Fale!
The PIL Hall of Fame is pleased to announce our 2024 Denny Sullivan Scholarship Award Winners
The Denny Sullivan Scholarship Award was established to honor Denny Sullivan, Cross Country / Track and Field Coach, at Grant High School from the early 1950’s to his final Track and Field season, 1962. During his tenure, his teams had five consecutive years of undefeated dual meets, several City Relay and City Track and Field Championships, and the State of Oregon Championship in 1961. Sully’s Track and Field teams were the best in the history of Grant High School, at that time.
“His” athletes were required to remain academically eligible each season, to remain on course to be eligible for entrance in an institution of higher learning, to be competitive in Cross Country / Track and Field, and to establish goals and accomplish those goals while having their performances be proof of the dedication and hard work.
The Denny Sullivan Scholarship Award will annually honor the top graduating Portland Interscholastic League male and female Cross Country / Track and Field athlete as nominated by their school. The winners of the $10,000 Denny Sullivan Scholarship will be selected by an independent committee taking into consideration outstanding academic achievement, outstanding cross country/track and field achievement, community/school involvement and financial need. The winners will be honored at the annual Portland Interscholastic League Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held each October.
Place Male - Benati Louvouezo - Grant High School - $10,0000
Accomplishment Highlights:
Cumulative GPA (3.0 min.): 4.0 (Honor roll)
Utah Valley University (UVU) academic merit award - accepted to UVU Honors Program
Chapman University (Dodge College) Dean’s Scholarship for outstanding artistic talent & academic merit PNCA Bridgetown artistic merit award
UVU Division 1 track & field athletic scholarship for sprints & jumps
Personal Bests:100m-10.91, 4x100m-41.87, triple jump-45’6”, long jump-22’0.25”
Grant High School All-Time high school records: 1st –4x100 relay, 3rd–long jump, 4th–triple jump, 8th–100 meter 2024 Grant Varsity Sprint Team Captain
Current PIL Rankings: 1st–triple jump, 2nd-100m, 3rd-long jump, 1st-4x100
2023 PIL Championships: 1st–4x100m, 1st–long jump, 1st–triple jump, 2nd-100m
2023 Oregon State Championships: 2nd–triple jump, 4th -4x100m, 9th–long jump, 13th–100m
2024 Nike Jesuit Twilight Relays –1st-4x100m, 3rd-triple jump
2024 Sunset Team Challenge – 1st-4x100m
2023 Centennial Invitational - Bill Cook most outstanding male high point scorer
First Place Female - Tie - Havana Alonso - Roosevelt and Josie Fale - Ida B. Wells - $10,000 each
Havana Alonso - Roosevelt - $10,000; Accomplishment Highlights:
Class Valedictorian with a 4.218 weighted GPA, straight A's taking 8 of 11 offered AP classes at Roosevelt, earned Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. Plans on attending Oregon State University.
Freshman year placed 5th in PIL districts for javelin and 8th in discus, went to state and broke school record for girl's javelin.
Hurt during sophomore year but participated as team manager.
Junior year placed 1st in PIL districts in javelin, 5th in discus and 5th in shot. At state won 2nd in 6A Girls javelin and broke her own school record in javelin. Was Team Captain and won Rider Award for her dedication, hard work, leadership skills, and ability to remain positive throughout the season, in the class and on the track and field.
Senior year as Team Captain has thrown for another school record in javelin.
Josie Fale - Ida B.Wells - $10,000; Accomplishment Highlights:
4.321 weighted GPA, # 1 Class Rank, Honor Roll every semester, has signed letter of intent to run for University of Utah and study Biology
Member of Wells Athletic Leadership Council, Positive Coaching Alliance and Athletic Leadership Program.
3rd place in the 1500 at OSAA Oregon State meet (2023)
5th place in the 3000 at Oregon 6A state meet (2023)
7th place in the 800 at the OSAA state meet (2021)
7th place at the Oregon Cross Country State Meet (2022)
PIL district champion 3000 in track and field (2023)
Runner up in the 1500 at PIL District track and field championships (2023)
4th place finish in the 3000 at PIL district championships in the 3000 (2022)
Voted MVP on track and cross country teams (2022,2023)
Voted most dedicated on cross country and track and field team (2022, 2023)
Team captain Cross Country and Track and Field (2022-present)
Has qualified as an individual and team member for every state meet in cross country and track and field all four years.
PIL all-league every year in high school
All time number 2 for Ida B. Wells in the 800, 1500 and 3000 as well as anchoring the all-time #5 4x400m relay
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Additional Congratulations to our Second Place Award Winners!
Ethan Aman - Franklin High School - $7500
Amelia James - Lincoln High School - $7500
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Final Congratulations to the Coaches of all the Winners!
Kent Siebold - Grant
Jacob Michaels - Franklin
Jonquil Vann - Roosevelt
Thor Esbensen - Ida B. Wells
Eric Dettman - Lincoln
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE DENNY SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE FOR THEIR WORK TO HONOR THESE STUDENT ATHLETES AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE!
BUTCH LUMBY , TOM HALEY, JOHN BAKKENSEN AND SHANNON SULLIVAN
Upcoming Cheer Team Tryout Information
Staff Appreciation Pancake Breakfast
On Tuesday, May 7th, the Athletic Department along with members of the Athletic Leadership Council are hosting a now "annual" pancake breakfast for our teachers for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week.
Thank you SO much to everyone who donated to make this breakfast possible!
Mike, Leanne and the Athletic Leadership Council
2024 Flag Football Jamboree
On Friday, May 31st, join us for a fun-filled evening of flag football! Use the QR code below to sign up now!
Upcoming Youth Opportunities
Please help us spread the word about these opportunities for the youth in our community.
New Dates! Here is the link to sign up for the Girls Soccer Summer Camp Grades 2nd-5th
Here is the link to sign up for the Girls Soccer Summer Camp Grades 6th-8th
Stay tuned for more opportunities as they get planned!
For Seniors - College Signing Day, May 23rd
The College Signing Day Ceremony has been changed to May 23rd during Flex Time.
Seniors, if you are going on to play a sport in college (any level), please notify the Athletic Department ASAP so we can be sure to include you in the ceremony
Athletic Leadership Council
The IBW Athletic Leadership Council will be heading down to Jackson Middle School during their lunch on May 14th to help promote and have some fun games for prizes.
Booster Club News
Thank you to the Booster Club for their support of our teams and clubs!
They are now be seeking volunteers to help with concessions for Spring sports!
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/204796288082/false#/invitation
If you team or club has received a grant from Boosters, please continue to help out. Students can help in concessions with an adult helper on site.
WEEKLY TID-BITS
-"One day, you will look back on this day, and all you will see is magic."
I. How to Make a Habit Stick On any given day as leaders, we may struggle with our habits because we're too busy or too tired or too overwhelmed or hundreds of other reasons. · Over the long run, the real reason you fail to stick with habits is that your self-image gets in the way. · This is why you can't get too attached to one version of your identity. Progress requires unlearning. Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously edit your beliefs, and to upgrade and expand your identity. Source: James Clear, Atomic Habits
II. The Perfect Day · Breathe and Meditate · Dream and Visualize · Believe and Create · Smile and Laugh · Love and Be kind · Give thanks · Wake up tomorrow and repeat “Beware of looking for goals: look for a way of life. Decide how you want to live and then see what you can do to make a living within that way of life.” Source: Khalil Rafati, Remembering to Live
III. This Was Meant To Find You Just in case no one has told you this today, I'm so proud of you and everything you have endured and achieved. · I hope you know how worthy you are and how much you bring to the world. · I'm proud of you for not giving up, no matter how many times you've wanted to. · I'm proud of you for choosing to keep going. · I'm proud of you for continuing to show up each day despite what you have been through. · I'm proud of you for taking steps to better yourself and your life lately and for finally showing yourself just how much you are capable of. Your strength and courage is inspiring, and you should be so proud of yourself, too. Source: Charlotte Freeman, This Was Meant To Find You
IV. Question Imagine your life as a book. What title would you give to the current chapter, and what is going to be the next?
V. This Week, I Will 1. Be intentional with my energy. 2. Be intentional with my heart. 3. Be intentional with my words. 4. Be intentional with my thoughts. 5. Be intentional with my life.
"If you’re in doubt about something that’s not in your life, try it. Things are so different in practice versus in theory. The only way to know is to experience it yourself. … Err on the side of yes. Try it. If it was a mistake, at least you’ll know first-hand, instead of always wondering. If you’re in doubt about something that’s in your life already, get rid of it. Not just things, this goes for identities, habits, goals, relationships, technology, and anything else. Default to not having it, then see how you do without. … Err on the side of no. Get rid of it. Start with a clean slate. If it was a mistake, you’ll get it back with a renewed enthusiasm."- Derek Sivers, When in Doubt, Try the Difference
STAY IN TOUCH WITH ATHLETICS
Website: https://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
Trivory App: A great way to see the daily Athletic Schedule
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SPONSORS
Thanks to our 2023-2024 Athletic Department Sponsors!
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Athletic Director, Mike Nolan, at mailto:mnolan@pps.net