The Press-Dispatch
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B-2 Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Scouting Report come into the second game of the season in an unusual position for both, having a win under their belts. This year the Tigers will be seeking revenge for a big loss at Pike Central when they host the Chargers Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Tiger Facts: The Chargers and Princeton have simi- The Princeton Tigers and the Pike Central Chargers Princeton Tigers (0-1) Pike Central Chargers (0-1) at Princeton, 7:30 p.m. By Mike Johansen The Press-Dispatch Sports Briefs Youth Football Sign-up lar football histories and the last winning season for the Tigers was in 1996. Since then, they have gone 14--137 and they were 0-10, 0-10, 2-8, 0-10, 1-9, 0-10 and 0-10 since the 2004 season when they were 3-8. Coach Way- lon Schenk is the new head coach and trying to instill a new spirit in the Tigers. Last year they ended the season with a 48-14 loss to Gibson Southern in the first round of the Sectional. Last year's Result: Pike Central 56, Princeton 21. Last Week for the Tigers: A fumble return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter provided the winning margin for the Princeton Tigers as they edged the Wood Memorial Trojans 42-34. Jason Jamerson scored on runs of 43 and 14 yards with Michael Kermode adding the PAT kicks for each touchdown that evening. Deon Har- diman, who rushed for 107 yards against the Chargers last season, scored on 35 and 20 yards and the 48-yard fumble return in the final period. Austin Clark scored on a 16-yard pass from Colton Wilder, the returning start- ing quarterback. It was the Tigers first win in 29 games. Hardiman ran for 214 yards. Key Players for Princeton: Offensive-QB: Colton Wilder, 6-0, 180, 11. Running Back: Deon Hardiman, 5-11, 215, 11; Michael Alexander, 5-10, 185, 11. Receiv- ers: Austin Clark, 6-2, 185, 11; Taylor Maurer, 6-2, 180, 12; Jayson Jamerson, 5-10, 185, 12; Luke Ducharme, 5-11, 180, 12; Matt Stone, 5-11, 165, 11. Offensive Line: Eli Muncy, 6-0, 300, 11; Michael Richardson, 5-11, 230, 12; Austin Conrad, 5-11, 250, 12; Blake Stevens, 5-10, 240, 12; Bailey Payne 5-11, 225, 11; Zac Perry, 5-11, 220, 11; Storm West, 5-10, 230, 11. Punter: Hardiman. Kicker: Michael Kermode, 5-8, 155, 11. Defense—Line: Conrad, Muncy, Stevens, Payne, Perry, West, Durchame; Jesse Baize, 6-2, 235, 10; Dalton Jones, 6-1, 235, 19; Brian Greer, 5-10, 240, 12. Lineback- ers: Richardson, Clark, Hardiman, Jamerson, Jordan Koberstein, 5-11, 200, 11; Ryan Richardson, 5-8, 180, 10; Lemont Shemwell, 5-11, 190, 9. Defensive Backs: Michael Alexander, 5-10, 185, 11; Matt Stone, 5-11, 165. 11; Maurer; Wilder; Graham Dougan, 5-10, 155, 10; Josh Dyer, 5-11, 155, 10. Team Gibson Southern 1-0 North Posey Pike Central Southridge Heritage Hills Tell City Forest Park South Spencer Pocket Athletic Conference Standings Overall W-L City at Heritage Hills, Forest Park at Perry Central, Gibson Southern at South Spencer; Jasper at Southridge; Mount Vernon at North Posey. Other Games: Castle at New Albany, Eastern Greene at North Knox; Evansville Bosse at Washing- ton; Evansville Mater Dei at Central; Evansville Memorial at Belleville West (Ill.); Henderson County at Evansville North; North Central at North Daviess; Tecumseh at Wood Memorial; Vincennes Lincoln at Boonville. Sports Week Day Date Opponent Thurs. Aug. 30 Forest Park Thurs. Aug. 30 Vincennes Rivet Fri. Tues. Wed. Wed. Sat. Fri. Fri. Aug. 31 Heritage Hills* Sept. 7 Tell City* Aug. 24 Princeton Thurs. Aug. 23 Evansville Day (JV) Tues. Sat. PCHS Boys Soccer Aug. 28 South Spencer* Sept. 1 South Knox Thurs. Aug. 30 Boonville Tues. Aug. 28 Tri-Meet Thurs. Aug. 23 Evansville Day Tues. PCHS Girls Soccer Aug. 28 South Spencer* Thurs. Aug. 30 Alan Hollowell Classic A at Gibson Southern PCHS Co-ed Cross Country at North Knox Thurs. Aug. 23 Loogootee Sat. Note—JV Match is first at one hour and fifteen minutes before varsity starting time. Thurs. Aug. 30 Shoals Tues. H 6-7:15 H 6-7:15 Seventh Grade Match first, followed by Eighth grade match. Starting time is for seventh grade match. Thurs. Aug. 23 Fort Branch Tues. Tues. PCMS 7th-8th Volleyball Aug. 28 Washington Sept. 4 South Knox Thurs. Aug. 23 Fort Branch Wed. Tues. PCMS 6th Volleyball Aug. 29 South Knox Sept. 4 Oakland City Seventh grade game first, eighth grade game is about 30 minutes after seventh grade game on each date. Thurs. Aug. 23 Washington Thurs. Aug. 30 North Knox Thurs. Sept. 6 Gibson Southern PCMS Football H 6:00 A A Thurs. Aug. 30 Tri Meet Sat. Tues. Tues. Tues. PCMS Boys-Girls Cross Country Aug. 28 Tri Meet Sept. 1 Fort Branch Invite PCMS Boys Tennis at South Knox Aug. 28 Washington Sept. 4 Forest Park A A 6:00 6:30 4:30 4:30 A 10:00a A H 5:30 5:30 A A A H 6:00 H 5:00 A 6:00 5:30 6:00 6:00 PCHS JV-V Volleyball Aug. 28 Forest Park* Aug. 25 Screen Printing Plus Tourney at Vincennes Lincoln Aug. 25 Barr-Reeve Invite Aug. 28 Washington Aug. 29 South Spencer* Aug. 22 Tecumseh* PCHS Varsity Football PCHS Girls Golf Place PCHS Boys Tennis A 9:00a H 4:30 A A 5:30 5:00 H 8:00 A A A 12:00 H 6:00 H 6:00 A H 8:00 A 8:00 A 6:00 4:30 5:00 A 6-7:15 A 9:00a 7:30 7:30 H 4:30 A Time 5:30 North Knox 0; Gibson Southern 56, Forest Park 10; North Posey 51, South Spencer 0; Evansville Mater Dei 34, Heritage Hills 7; Mount Vernon 7, Tell City 6; Southridge 48, Clarksville 14. Other Games: Boonville 20, Washington 3; Castle 35, Terre Haute North 24; Evansville Harrison 52, West Vigo 7; Evansville North 55, Bosse 33; Evansville Reitz 29, Henderson County 23; Jasper 21, Evansville Memorial 7; North Daviess 34, Te- cumseh 28; Princeton 42, Wood Memorial 34; Vincennes Lincoln 19, Sullivan 14. Other Games of Interest: Friday—PAC Games: Tell Football Scores—PAC Games: Pike Central 15, 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 PAC W-L 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 10 0 56 51 PF PA 56 51 15 48 7 6 10 0 0 staff are invited to different area churches for a pre-game Thursday night meal. The Chargers kicked off the season last Thursday attending the First Church of God in Petersburg prior to their 15-0 shut out win over North Knox the following evening. Three seniors (l to r): Shaine Eck, Tyler En- nis, and Trevor Claridge enjoyed the meal along with 40 teammates and coaches. They will be at the Petersburg First United Methodist Church this Thursday. During the football season, the Pike Central football team and coaching Several area churches hosting Chargers team beyond the playbook, the next opponent, and even the final score, in order to focus on an important play found in the playbook of life. For Dustin Powell, head football coach for the Pike Central Chargers, he knows the importance of life away from the football field and in the process discovered a way to help his team build character, relationships, and community support. And for that to happen, the coach approached an unlikely group—the Pike County Ministerial Association. It was last year when Sometimes a coach looks By Joe Shouse 14 34 7 football. "The kids may not understand this or even see it taking place but be- ing together builds a strong relationship between team- mates as well as the extra bonding that takes place," said the coach. Coach Powell concluded, "Being able to take the time to be in the area churches gives the community the opportunity to see and visit with the team members. This is really good for peo- ple who don't attend the games." This Thursday they will be at the Petersburg First United Methodist Church. Bird Club Youth Day is Oct. 6th Coach Powell took his idea to Pastor Mel Camp at the Petersburg First United Methodist Church. His plan was to offer the local church the opportunity to host the Charger football team on Thursday evening prior to game night on Fri- day by providing a meal for the team and coaching staff. When the idea was presented to the Ministerial Association it was received with enthusiasm and pastors quickly began to schedule the team for their Thursday night meal. After a success- ful first year, the coach and team are looking forward to another year of good meals and team bonding. 'This was very good to us last year. The kids enjoyed it and I know they are look- ing forward to going to the churches again this year," said Coach Powell. When asked why he felt shortly for youth to learn about bird hunting at the an- nual Pike County Bird Hunt- ers Club NRA Youth Day on Oct. 13. Pike County Bird Hunt- The time is coming up ers Club with sponsorship from the National Rifle As- sociation Foundation will offer a free day of fun and outdoor education for local youths with lots of special activities Saturday, Oct. 8. The program is free. This seventh annual After lunch a special dem- onstration of search and rescue dogs from the State Police will take place behind the club house. Many prizes will be given away again this year. Youth must be present to win. A random drawing will take place at the conclusion of the day's activities. "This event promises to this was a good thing, the coach was very open and honest in pointing out sev- eral reasons for its success the first year and what he hopes to see happen this time around. "First of all the kids get a good meal. But besides that it's an oppor- tunity to build community support and what better way than through the churches. It's not our plan to force religion but this is a great chance for these young kids to be in a church, experi- ence a good feeling and be a part of something solid," the coach said. Last Thursday, Pastor Joe Shouse and the First Church of God in Petersburg hosted the first meal for the 2012 season. There were 38 team members and 5 from the coaching staff in attendance. Following their Thursday practice, the team arrived at the church at 6 p.m. "They were a polite group of young men who enjoyed the meal and were very complimen- tary in thanking the church family for having them and for providing the meal," said Pastor Shouse. Another important part of the Thursday night con- cept is having the kids get away from the football field environment and have time to sit around the table and talk about things other than event will be held at the Pike County Bird Hunter's club located just five miles south of Petersburg or six miles north of Oakland City just west off of Highway 57. Just follow the signs by the highway. The entire program is totally free to all youth ages 7 to 18. Par- ents are welcome to attend. The first 50 to arrive and register will receive a free T-shirt. Registration begins at 8 a.m. EDT followed by a full breakfast. Youth Day activities in- clude: .22 caliber rifle range, live Quail/Chuckar shoot- ing over trained bird dogs, BB gun range, dart throw- ing, archery range, muzzle- loader range, shotgun trap range. Youth can bring your own shotgun or one will be furnished for you. All am- munition is provided by the club. A Free lunch will be provided to all Youth. Adults are asked to make a dona- tion for their meals. be another opportunity for our youth to have a wonder- ful experience in the great outdoors. Youth will have hands on experience in vari- ous shooting sports with an emphasis on safety and proper training demonstra- tion by qualified instructors. This program is made pos- sible through a grant from the NRA and the generous donations of several local organizations and individu- als," said Chris Kinman. Do not bring any ammu- nition, all ammunition will be provided for you at each event by the instructors. "Many Youth are looking and encouraged to sign-up for the Pike County Youth Football teams and can do so this Thursday at the high school practice field. Players can register at Players are still welcome the next practice, which is Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Pike Central practice field. Parents may also e-mail Tim Helfen at thelfen@pcsc.k12. in.us to get more informa- tion. The Youth Football League is open to students in third through sixth grade. clinic Aug. 25 The Southern Alliance of Indiana, a youth based soc- cer organization, is offering a free soccer clinic being conducted this coming Sat- urday, Aug. 25, at the soccer grounds in Otwell. There will be three sepa- Youth soccer rate age-specific sessions: U4 -U6 divisions at 9 a.m., U8 division at 10, and the U12 division at 11:30 a.m. Each session will last between 30 minutes for the younger children and up to an hour for the U12 children. Game play for each divi- sion will cease while the clinic is in session and will resume when each session has been completed. This clinic is being conducted by Joshua Budd, President of The Southern Alliance and an Indiana soccer award winning coach. This free clinic is recommended for all players, coaches, and par- ents with an interest in the great sport of soccer. Please make plans to come early or stay late for your child to participate. Deer hunting is topic on Facebook Indiana Department of Nat- ural Resources can "talk" online with DNR biologists and conservation officers about the new deer hunting rules on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 2-3:30 pm (EDT), on the DNR's Facebook wall. Facebook followers of the for a hobby, let's help them find it. Learning the skills in the various shooting sports is a great and rewarding activity most youth enjoy. Leave the computer games and the TV for one Saturday and come out and have a wonderful experience in the great outdoors," added Kin- man. For more information or if you can be a volunteer please call: Chris Kinman ! 789-3125. Venison workshops set ries in September will teach deer skinning, butchering and preparation. Participants can taste A venison workshop se- propriate number below: Sept. 6—Warrick County on Sept. 15 are free to all. Register by calling the ap- the venison prepared in a variety of ways. The work- shops will also feature food safety and handling proce- dures and an update on deer health issues. The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife and Purdue Co- operative Extension Service are sponsoring the work- shops. Adult admission is $15; children 17 and younger are free. The workshops at Bass Pro Shops on Sept. 7 and at Hoosier Outdoor Experience 12U fastpitch softball travel team tRYOUts will be on Sunday, August 26 at 1:00 PM at the Jasper Sports Complex on field 1. Girls must be 12 or younger, on or before Jan. 1, 2013. For more information, contact Kevin Werner at 812-630-0684. Fairgrounds, Boonville, 6-9 p.m., (812) 897-6101. Sept. 7—Bass Pro Shops, Clarksville, 6-9 p.m., (812) 218-5500. Sept. 12—LaGrange County Fairgrounds, La- Grange, 6-9 p.m., (260) 499- 6334. County Fairgrounds, La- fayette, 6-9 p.m., (765) 474- 0793. For more information: Jonathan Ferris, Purdue Extension Office in Fayette County, (765) 825-8502. Sept. 13—Tippecanoe tions about the new 2012-13 deer hunting rules. Three biologists and one conserva- tion officer will be on hand to answer questions during the 1 ½-hour talk. Interested participants Participants can ask ques- are advised to first watch a video of deer research biolo- gist, Chad Stewart, explain- ing the new rules. Anyone who still has questions can ask them during the Aug. 22 talk on Facebook. The deer rules video is located on the DNR YouTube chan- nel at http://youtu.be/ syeu0SVeOP0. Future top- ics, instructions on how to join a conversation on Facebook, and commenting guidelines are posted at dnr. IN.gov/7315.htm. To join a chat, go to the DNR's Facebook wall, face- book.com/INdnr, and click "like" (if you aren't already a "friend"). You may begin typing in questions during the time slot. The DNR experts will answer questions as time allows. Advance questions may be emailed to dkrause@ dnr.in.gov. Answers will be posted onto Facebook dur- ing the talk. Deadline for Sports News is 5 p.m. Every Monday 10U Travel Team Softball tryoutS Southern Indiana Chargers Eligible players must be 10 years old or younger as of January 1, 2013. Petersburg Little League Park August 26 at 1 p.m. for More Information, Call: Dirk Hunt at (812) 582-0081 Jill Hunt at (812) 582-0084