2010 Graceville Lady Tigers Varsity Profile
Head Coach: Bob Bloomer, 3rd Season
District: Class 2A District Two – Graceville, Blountstown, Bozeman, Cottondale, Holmes County, Sneads, South Walton and Vernon. District Tournament to be played at Sneads High School on 10/25-28, 2010.
2010 Outlook: The Lady Tigers are in just their third year of having a volleyball program after a 16 year absence of the program at Graceville. Bob Bloomer returns as the Head Coach and has five players returning from last year’s squad. The Lady Tigers have struggled in the rebuilding of the volleyball program at Graceville and were winless last season. The 2010 season is already off to a much better start as the Lady Tigers have already picked up five wins this season. The success they are having is in a large part due to those five returning players: Sam Myrick, Tiarra Sorey, Wynterra Pittman, Taylor McDaniel and Jessica McClendon.
2010 Graceville Lady Tigers Volleyball Roster
#3 Sam Myrick
#4 Shai Dozier
#6 Brianna Tew
#9 Marieta Douglas
#11 Tiarra Sorey
#13 Zia White
#23 Lindsey Wheatley
#30 Wynterra Pittman
#32 Taylor McDaniel
#44 Jessica McClendon
2010 Graceville Lady Tigers Varsity Volleyball Schedule
Date Opponent
8/30 at Marianna
8/31 South Walton
9/2 at Cottondale
9/7 Blountstown
9/9 at Vernon
9/11 at Chipley Tournament
9/13 at Bethlehem Tri Match
9/14 Tri Match Bozeman / Chipley
9/16 Holmes Co.
9/21 at Sneads
9/23 at South Walton
9/28 Cottondale
9/30 at Blountstown
10/4 Marianna
10/5 Vernon
10/7 at Bozeman
10/11 Bethlehem
10/12 at Holmes County
10/14 Sneads
10/18 at Chipley
10/25-28 District Tournament – Sneads
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Cottondale High School Volleyball Preview
2010 Cottondale Lady Hornets Varsity Profile
Head Coach: Cassie Whiddon, 4th Season
District: Class 2A District Two – Cottondale, Blountstown, Bozeman, Graceville, Holmes County, Sneads, South Walton and Vernon. District Tournament to be played at Sneads High School on 10/25-28 , 2010.
2010 Outlook: The Lady Hornets enter the 2010 with only two players returning from last year’s squad. Gone are the likes of Kieysa Paul, Mary Auger, Syrinna Pope, Brandie Jones and Tess Jurgonski. Shay Wright and Chelsea Caudill are the only two returning varsity players but both are excellent players and will be expected to lead the team. A good group of young ladies have moved up from the JV and offered much hope for the future of Lady Hornet Volleyball.
2010 Cottondale Lady Hornets Volleyball Roster
# Name
00 Shay Wright
1 Brittany Shores
2 Chelsea Caudill
4 Kourtnie Richardson
13 Haley Boggs
14 Katie Mosier
15 Jennifer Hewett
22 Maggie Braxton
34 Kylee Cross
2010 Cottondale Lady Hornets Varsity Volleyball Schedule
Date Opponent
8/30 at Bethlehem
8/31 Vernon
9/2 Graceville
9/7 at Holmes County
9/9 at Bozeman
9/10 Bethlehem
9/11 at Chipley Tournament
9/13 Sneads
9/14 at Blountstown
9/20 Altha
9/21 at South Walton
9/23 at Vernon
9/28 at Graceville
9/30 Holmes County
10/4 at Chipley
10/5 Bozeman
10/7 Blountstown
10/12 at Sneads
10/14 South Walton
10/18 Marianna
10/19 Chipley
10/21 at Altha
10/25-28 District Tournament – Sneads
Head Coach: Cassie Whiddon, 4th Season
District: Class 2A District Two – Cottondale, Blountstown, Bozeman, Graceville, Holmes County, Sneads, South Walton and Vernon. District Tournament to be played at Sneads High School on 10/25-28 , 2010.
2010 Outlook: The Lady Hornets enter the 2010 with only two players returning from last year’s squad. Gone are the likes of Kieysa Paul, Mary Auger, Syrinna Pope, Brandie Jones and Tess Jurgonski. Shay Wright and Chelsea Caudill are the only two returning varsity players but both are excellent players and will be expected to lead the team. A good group of young ladies have moved up from the JV and offered much hope for the future of Lady Hornet Volleyball.
2010 Cottondale Lady Hornets Volleyball Roster
# Name
00 Shay Wright
1 Brittany Shores
2 Chelsea Caudill
4 Kourtnie Richardson
13 Haley Boggs
14 Katie Mosier
15 Jennifer Hewett
22 Maggie Braxton
34 Kylee Cross
2010 Cottondale Lady Hornets Varsity Volleyball Schedule
Date Opponent
8/30 at Bethlehem
8/31 Vernon
9/2 Graceville
9/7 at Holmes County
9/9 at Bozeman
9/10 Bethlehem
9/11 at Chipley Tournament
9/13 Sneads
9/14 at Blountstown
9/20 Altha
9/21 at South Walton
9/23 at Vernon
9/28 at Graceville
9/30 Holmes County
10/4 at Chipley
10/5 Bozeman
10/7 Blountstown
10/12 at Sneads
10/14 South Walton
10/18 Marianna
10/19 Chipley
10/21 at Altha
10/25-28 District Tournament – Sneads
FWC offers Hunter Safety Course in Jackson County
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Jackson County.
The course will be conducted at the Lily Pad Ranch and Hunting Club, 2224 Kent Cemetery Road in Alford. Instruction will be from 6 to 9 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 21 and 23 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25.
An adult must accompany children under age 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper with them to take notes.
Successful completion of an approved hunter safety course is required for people born on or after June 1, 1975, before they can purchase a Florida hunting license. The FWC course satisfies hunter safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces. People interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.
The course will be conducted at the Lily Pad Ranch and Hunting Club, 2224 Kent Cemetery Road in Alford. Instruction will be from 6 to 9 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 21 and 23 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25.
An adult must accompany children under age 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper with them to take notes.
Successful completion of an approved hunter safety course is required for people born on or after June 1, 1975, before they can purchase a Florida hunting license. The FWC course satisfies hunter safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces. People interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.
Marianna Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Take Top Honors
The Marianna High School JV Cheerleaders brought home top awards from the University of Florida’s NCA Cheerleading camp. 4 Superiors, the Technical Excellence Award, the SPOT Award, and a National Championship bid. They are now prepared and excited to cheer on the MHS JV Football team!
Captain of the MHS Cheer Squad Receives Award
Courtney Larkin, along with 13 of her teammates from Marianna High School recently attended an NCA Summer Camp. The camp was held at the University of Florida with over 150 cheerleaders in attendance from the surrounding states. Founded in 1948 by L.R. Herkimer, NCA host camps, championships and events for 150,000 cheerleaders and dancers each year.
As a part of the 4 day camp curriculum, the National Cheerleaders Association selects award winners at each of the over 1,000 camps it administers around the world each summer. Awards are given for individual and team accomplishments. Courtney Larkin, the MHS Varsity Captain, received the “Excellence in Leadership” Award. This is awarded to the captain that displays the strongest leadership during “Captain’s Classes” and camp. Courtney’s team, and coach Christi Shelfer are extremely proud of her.
As a part of the 4 day camp curriculum, the National Cheerleaders Association selects award winners at each of the over 1,000 camps it administers around the world each summer. Awards are given for individual and team accomplishments. Courtney Larkin, the MHS Varsity Captain, received the “Excellence in Leadership” Award. This is awarded to the captain that displays the strongest leadership during “Captain’s Classes” and camp. Courtney’s team, and coach Christi Shelfer are extremely proud of her.
BCF Golf Team Announced
Tryouts for The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville’s NCCAA golf team were completed August 28. BCF senior Ryan Kirk from Colquitt, Ga., was the low scorer with a thirty-six hole score of 168. He was followed closely by sophomore Jacob Patillo from Clayton, Ala., at 172 and freshman Justin Rickerd from Live Oak, Fla., at 174. Other players making the team were Robert Govoni, Garrett Durham, Caleb McGee, and Nathan Dobbs. The team is scheduled to play in four tournaments this fall against NCCAA Southeast Region schools.
Sept 1 NCCAA Three-team Match Tifton, GA
Oct 2- 4 NCCAA Regional Tourney Easley, SC
Oct 16 NCCAA Three-team Match Tifton, GA
Oct 30 NCCAA Two-team Match Dothan, AL
The first match will pit BCF against Christian Clearwater College and Taccoa Falls College in a Saturday afternoon bout on the beautiful Country Club of South Georgia course near Tifton, Ga. The Regional Tourney in October will feature about eight or nine teams from around the southeastern United States. Working hard through their first year of competition, the BCF golf team hopes to be more competitive this year, especially with the opening of its on-campus driving range and practice facility.
For more information about the athletic program at The Baptist College of Florida, please call at 800-328-2660 ext. 460 or visit www.baptistcollege.edu.
Sept 1 NCCAA Three-team Match Tifton, GA
Oct 2- 4 NCCAA Regional Tourney Easley, SC
Oct 16 NCCAA Three-team Match Tifton, GA
Oct 30 NCCAA Two-team Match Dothan, AL
The first match will pit BCF against Christian Clearwater College and Taccoa Falls College in a Saturday afternoon bout on the beautiful Country Club of South Georgia course near Tifton, Ga. The Regional Tourney in October will feature about eight or nine teams from around the southeastern United States. Working hard through their first year of competition, the BCF golf team hopes to be more competitive this year, especially with the opening of its on-campus driving range and practice facility.
For more information about the athletic program at The Baptist College of Florida, please call at 800-328-2660 ext. 460 or visit www.baptistcollege.edu.
Olympic Softball Players Coming to Chipola College
Area softball players will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to work with three team USA Olympic medalists at the Chipola College Softball field, Jan. 22-23, 2011.
The Triple Threat team of Cat Osterman, Kelly Kretschman and Caitlin Lowe will provide a weekend of softball instruction focusing on pitching, offense and defense.
Pitcher Cat Osterman played at the University of Texas. She was an Olympic Gold Medalist and Silver Medalist, a two-time World Cup Champion and a two-time Pan American Gold Medalist. Osterman was a three-time USA Collegiate Player of the Year and a three-time NFCA First-Team All-American. She was the two-time ESPY Award winner as the Top Collegiate Female Athlete. Cat is the assistant softball coach at DePaul University in Chicago, and plays professionally for the Rockford Thunder.
Kelly Kretschman played outfield and infield at the University of Alabama. She was an Olympic Gold Medalist and Silver Medalist. She also was a Gold medalist at the Pan American Games and a member of the World Cup Championship team. The four-time NFCA All-American lives in Southern California and plays for the USSSA Pride.
Caitlin Lowe played outfield at the University of Arizona. She was an Olympic Silver Medalist and a Gold medalist at Pan American Games. A member of the two-time World Cup Championship team, she also was a four-time NFCA First-Team All-American. Caitlin now resides in Texas where she gives specialized lessons in out-fielding and slapping.
Chipola head coach Belinda Hendrix says, “This is a great opportunity for local players to learn from some of the best softball players in America.”
The two day Chipola camp will include six hours of instruction each day with lunch included. Registration fee is $200 by Dec. 18 and $250 after Dec. 18.
For additional information, contact Coach Hendrix at 718-2358 or 718-2359, or visit www.triplethreatsoftball.com
The Triple Threat team of Cat Osterman, Kelly Kretschman and Caitlin Lowe will provide a weekend of softball instruction focusing on pitching, offense and defense.
Pitcher Cat Osterman played at the University of Texas. She was an Olympic Gold Medalist and Silver Medalist, a two-time World Cup Champion and a two-time Pan American Gold Medalist. Osterman was a three-time USA Collegiate Player of the Year and a three-time NFCA First-Team All-American. She was the two-time ESPY Award winner as the Top Collegiate Female Athlete. Cat is the assistant softball coach at DePaul University in Chicago, and plays professionally for the Rockford Thunder.
Kelly Kretschman played outfield and infield at the University of Alabama. She was an Olympic Gold Medalist and Silver Medalist. She also was a Gold medalist at the Pan American Games and a member of the World Cup Championship team. The four-time NFCA All-American lives in Southern California and plays for the USSSA Pride.
Caitlin Lowe played outfield at the University of Arizona. She was an Olympic Silver Medalist and a Gold medalist at Pan American Games. A member of the two-time World Cup Championship team, she also was a four-time NFCA First-Team All-American. Caitlin now resides in Texas where she gives specialized lessons in out-fielding and slapping.
Chipola head coach Belinda Hendrix says, “This is a great opportunity for local players to learn from some of the best softball players in America.”
The two day Chipola camp will include six hours of instruction each day with lunch included. Registration fee is $200 by Dec. 18 and $250 after Dec. 18.
For additional information, contact Coach Hendrix at 718-2358 or 718-2359, or visit www.triplethreatsoftball.com
Sneads Dominates Blountstown in Volleyball Games
Sneads beat Blountstown 25-17, 25-22, 18-25, and 25-19. Kara Alford led Sneads in kills with 12; Jordan Jackson had 8, while Brandy Strickland, Alyssa Edwards, and Yonna Bell each tallied 3 kills. The team earned 12 ace serves with Alford and Strickland leading with 3 each. Emily Jones played an excellent defensive game earning 13 digs and 12 perfect passes in the serve receive. Kara Alford led the team in digs with 14. Shannon McCaffrey added two perfect passes during serve receive. Sophomore Ashley Rogers also checked in for the Pirates using her speed to assist the Lady Pirates’ defense. This win brings the Lady Pirates record to 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the district.
In addition to the varsity, the JV volleyball team beat Blountstown in three games. The 10th graders, along with Freshmen Shelby Byler, won the first game. Next, the freshmen team checked in and fought hard but came up just short 22-25. The sophomores finished the final game by beating Blountstown 15-12. 10th grader Jenna Sneads had a great night with two block kills and 2 kills in addition to an ace serve. Alex Maphis and Blaire Edenfield, sophomore setters, had a great night leading the 10th grade offense with seven assists between them. Outside hitter Savanna Owens earned one ace serve and one kill. Savanna also played an outstanding defensive game for the Pirates earning several digs on the night. Shelby Laurence, defensive specialists, earned two ace serves and five service points. For the Freshmen, Logan Neel earned five kills and 1 block kill, while Mallory McDaniel earned 5 kills. Outside hitter, Shelbi Byler had 3 kills and seven ace serves. Freshmen setter McKenzie May had 4 assists for the night. Allaynah Weiss, also a setter, earned one kill and 3 service points. Yaya Owens and Aaliyah Raines also checked in for the Lady Pirates and did a great job. The JV has boosted their record to 2-0.
In addition to the varsity, the JV volleyball team beat Blountstown in three games. The 10th graders, along with Freshmen Shelby Byler, won the first game. Next, the freshmen team checked in and fought hard but came up just short 22-25. The sophomores finished the final game by beating Blountstown 15-12. 10th grader Jenna Sneads had a great night with two block kills and 2 kills in addition to an ace serve. Alex Maphis and Blaire Edenfield, sophomore setters, had a great night leading the 10th grade offense with seven assists between them. Outside hitter Savanna Owens earned one ace serve and one kill. Savanna also played an outstanding defensive game for the Pirates earning several digs on the night. Shelby Laurence, defensive specialists, earned two ace serves and five service points. For the Freshmen, Logan Neel earned five kills and 1 block kill, while Mallory McDaniel earned 5 kills. Outside hitter, Shelbi Byler had 3 kills and seven ace serves. Freshmen setter McKenzie May had 4 assists for the night. Allaynah Weiss, also a setter, earned one kill and 3 service points. Yaya Owens and Aaliyah Raines also checked in for the Lady Pirates and did a great job. The JV has boosted their record to 2-0.
Hornets Win; Pirates Defeated
After opening the regular season with losses at home Cottondale and Sneads went back to work last Friday night. The Cottondale Hornets played host to the Seahawks of Franklin County and rallied to post their first win of the season with a16-7 win. Franklin led most of the game after taking a 7-0 lead in the second quarter. As the game entered the fourth quarter the Hornets still trailed 7-0. But midway through that final quarter the Hornet offense kicked into gear as Dominique Webb took control. Webb scored on a 25 yard run and then added the two point conversion run to give the Hornets their first lead of the night at 8-7. The Hornet defense came up with a big defensive stand and then Webb went back to work. With just over two minutes to play Webb sealed the win with a 12 yard scoring run. CJ Smith hit Cody Saye for the two point pass play to put the Hornets up 16-7. With the win Cottondale improved to 1-1 on the season.
The Sneads Pirates had to hit the road and traveled all the way to Baker to take on the Gators. The long ride over did not get any shorter on the way back as the Gators handed the Pirates a 20-0 defeat. The game was scoreless through the entire first half and much of the third quarter. Baker punched in a score late in the third quarter and added two more in the final quarter. Offense was limited for Sneads but they were led by Xavier Eutsay with 39 yards on the ground and Delontre Keys with 36. The Pirate defense was led by Joe Boyd with 13 tackles and Ethan McClendon with 8. With the loss Sneads fell to 0-2 on the season and 0-1 in district play.
The Sneads Pirates had to hit the road and traveled all the way to Baker to take on the Gators. The long ride over did not get any shorter on the way back as the Gators handed the Pirates a 20-0 defeat. The game was scoreless through the entire first half and much of the third quarter. Baker punched in a score late in the third quarter and added two more in the final quarter. Offense was limited for Sneads but they were led by Xavier Eutsay with 39 yards on the ground and Delontre Keys with 36. The Pirate defense was led by Joe Boyd with 13 tackles and Ethan McClendon with 8. With the loss Sneads fell to 0-2 on the season and 0-1 in district play.
Marianna Area Runners’ Club “Striders” will host a race in Marianna
1st Annual March of Dimes 5K Walk/Run to be held on October 9, 2010 at the Citizens Lodge on Caverns Road in Marianna, Florida.
5K Entry Fee: $18.00 early registrants get a free. T-shirt while supplies last $20.00 Race day registration 1 mile fun run $10.00 all ages
Schedule 7:30 A.M. - 7:55 A.M. - Sign up at the covered picnic table 8:00 A.M. START! Approx. 9:00 A.M. – Start handing out awards. 5K Overall winners’ receive a trophy and 1st three finishers in five year age groups. 1 Mile Fun Run overall winner gets award and top 3 finishers in age group. All participants should be present.
Bring a friend, bring a pet! Come Run, walk or jog for a good cause! March of Dimes walk event will be going on after the 5K event! 100% of proceeds will go to March of Dimes!
Forms can be down loaded form www.mariannaarearunnersclub.yolasite.com or online registration on active.com.
Please mail form to: M.A.R.C Striders 5980 Alliance Road Marianna, Fl. 32448.
Contacts: Kerstin Hussey 850-209-1812 or Dawn Sullivant 850-209-2157.
Make checks payable to March of Dimes
5K Entry Fee: $18.00 early registrants get a free. T-shirt while supplies last $20.00 Race day registration 1 mile fun run $10.00 all ages
Schedule 7:30 A.M. - 7:55 A.M. - Sign up at the covered picnic table 8:00 A.M. START! Approx. 9:00 A.M. – Start handing out awards. 5K Overall winners’ receive a trophy and 1st three finishers in five year age groups. 1 Mile Fun Run overall winner gets award and top 3 finishers in age group. All participants should be present.
Bring a friend, bring a pet! Come Run, walk or jog for a good cause! March of Dimes walk event will be going on after the 5K event! 100% of proceeds will go to March of Dimes!
Forms can be down loaded form www.mariannaarearunnersclub.yolasite.com or online registration on active.com.
Please mail form to: M.A.R.C Striders 5980 Alliance Road Marianna, Fl. 32448.
Contacts: Kerstin Hussey 850-209-1812 or Dawn Sullivant 850-209-2157.
Make checks payable to March of Dimes
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