Hillsboro football coach to offer youth camps

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 26 June 2012 18:06

Lance Sawyer will be offering camps for local youth from fifth grade through high school as he prepares for his first year as head football coach at Hillsboro High School.

All high schoolers intending to play football this fall are asked to attend a non-contact camp from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 9 through 13 at Joel H. Wiens Stadium.

“Our focus will be on teaching position fundamentals, introducing our offensive schemes and bringing the team together,” Sawyer said.

“We will install all alignments, stances and keys needed to execute out complete systems.”

Sawyer is offering a one-day camp July 13 for youth entering the fifth through eighth grades, also at the stadium.

“Our focus will be on teaching game fundamentals...

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Hillsboro swimmers fare well in early-season competitions

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 19 June 2012 13:24

Hillsboro’s Madison Sheppard swims her way to fifth place in the 13-to-14-year-old girls’ 50-yard butterly at Herington June 9. She had three top-three finishes, including first in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The Hillsboro swim team competed against Peabody Saturday, clocking good times despite inclement weather.

“Despite the rain and late start to the meet, we swam really well and had a number of close races,” coach Courtney Fast said. “It was a great atmosphere to compete in and the kids responded really well.”

The meet comes after Hillsboro took top honors against Abilene and Herington at the Herington Triangular June 9.

“We are swimming really well,” Fast said. “In all the longer distance events—100-meter freestyle and 100-meter individual medley—we are winning almost every race.

“The experience on our team is helping us be a strong presence in the league.”

Following are the individual results for the...

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Marion swim team hosts triangular with Hesston, Herington

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 19 June 2012 13:22

Hillsboro’s Zach Hammond swims the backstroke leg of the 100-yard medley relay in Marion’s home triangular Saturday. The Marion swim team hosted a triangular meet Saturday, competing against Hesston and Herington.

The meet comes after Marion swam at Lindsborg June 9, falling to the home team, 767-542.

Following are the individual results for the Marion swimmers.

Marion Triangular

Saturday, June 16 (Marion results)

100-yard freestyle

Girls 9-10: 1. Cameron White 1:41.15, 2. Lily Lundy 1:43.67.

Boys 9-10: 1. Luke Lanning 1:19.81, 2. Seth Lanning 1:30.84.

Girls 11-12: 1. Alli Molleker 1:25.87, 4. Lindsey Sigel 1:26.73, 7. Carley Stapleford 1:45.52.

Boys 11-12: 4. Riley Terry 1:32.99 5. Charlie Nordquist 1:39.42.

Girls 13-14: 1. 6. Taylor Pontious 1:23.66.

Boys 13-14: 4. Devin Regnier 1:25.01, 6. Ryan Cochran 1:29.01.

Girls 15-18: 2. Kaelyn...

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Allen named KCAC AD of the year

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 19 June 2012 13:18

Rusty Allen For his efforts during the past school year, Rusty Allen of Tabor College has been named the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Con­ference Ath­letic Director of the Year for 2011-12.

He will be recognized at the upcoming KCAC Sport Management Conference at Ottawa University Aug. 7.

The annual award is determined by a peer vote among the members of the KCAC Govern­ing Council. By virtue of receiving this award at the conference level, Allen will also be considered as a candidate for the National Athletic Director of the Year by the NAIA Athletic Directors Association.

“His service has been selfless throughout and is also thoughtful, forward-thinking and provides a level of stability to the conference,” KCAC Com­mis­­sioner Scott...

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