The Press-Dispatch
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B-2 Sports Wednesday, April 18, 2018 The Press-Dispatch Pike Central High School freshman Lib- by Stone runs one leg of the girls' 1,600-me- ter relay during the Dubois-Pike Invita- tional on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Stone teamed up with senior Halley Pow- ers and freshmen Jen- na Meyer and Lauren Young to place first with a season-best time of 4:23.52. Ed Cahill photo Senior Halley Powers placed second in pole vault with a leap of 8 feet as the Pike Central High School girls' track and field team finished fourth in the Du - bois-Pike Invitational at Jas- per on Thursday, April 12. Freshman Lauren Young placed third in the 100 -me- ter hurdles with a time of 18.48 seconds, and third in the 300 -meter hurdles with a time of 53.99 seconds, while junior Alyssa Jenkins placed third in discus with a throw of 96 feet, 7 inches, and fifth in shot put with a throw of 29 feet, 8 inches. In addition, freshman Lib- by Stone placed third in long jump with a leap of 15 feet, 3-1/2 inches, senior Taylor Deffendoll placed fourth in high jump with a leap of 4 feet, 8 inches, and fresh- man Jenna Meyer finished in a three-way tie for fourth place in pole vault with a leap of 7 feet, 6 inches. Pike Central also placed first in the 1,600 -meter relay with a time of 4:23.52; fourth in the 3,200 -meter relay with a time of 12:17.45; and fourth in the 400 -meter relay with a time of 56.54 seconds. As a team, Pike Central scored 38 -1/3 points. Jasper was first with 111-1/3 points, followed by Southridge (105 points) and Forest Park (87- 1/3). Northeast Dubois was fifth with 11 points. Pike Central will return to action on Thursday, April 19, when the Lady Chargers will host the Pike Central In- vitational. 12.15 seconds – and Kirby teamed up with sophomore Sam Theising and fresh- man Colt Armstrong to place third in the 400 -meter relay with a season-best time of 45.98 seconds. Placing fifth in individual events for the Chargers was Armstrong in high jump with a leap of 5 feet, 8 inches. In addition, the team of freshmen Reece Ashley, Garrett Boyd, Ethan Huck and Simon McCrary placed second in the 400 -meter freshmen relay with a sea- son-best time of 49.37 sec- onds; and the team of junior Christian Benson, soph- omore Nate Woolery and freshmen Ijaa Chambers and Colson Dillard placed fourth in the 3,200 -meter re- lay with a season-best time of 9:24.70. Also posting season-best performances for the Char- gers but not placing were freshman Garrett Boyd in pole vault with a leap of 9 feet, 6 inches; sophomore Andrew Clark in long jump with a leap of 17 feet, 4 inch- es; junior Andrew Krieg in shot put with a throw of 36 feet, 5 inches; freshman Josh McHargue in shot put with a throw of 24 feet; and freshman Jackson Smith in the 300 -meter hurdles with a time of 53.87 seconds. As a team, Pike Central scored 28 points. Jasper was first with 169 points, followed by Forest Park (60 points), Southridge (51) and Northeast Dubois (45). Pike Central, which com- peted in a freshman/sopho- more meet hosted by North- east Dubois on Tuesday, April 17, will participate in the Southridge Invitational on Thursday, April 19, and the Princeton Invitational on Wednesday, April 25. BOYD Continued from page 1 MAC'S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 812-789-3065 T H I S F E AT U R E I S S P O N S O R E D BY: 104 E Center St, Winslow • macshtgac@hotmail.com Mac's Heating and Air Conditioning recognizes the Pike Central seniors who are involved in athletics. JALAH BARNES has played softball four years at Pike Central, and also participates in basketball and golf. She received the Varsity Hitting Award, and was named All-PAC Honorable Mention in 2015. She is an Honor Roll student, whose favorite subject is Math. Jalah is also a member of Swing Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Business Professionals of America, Student Government, Gradu- ation Committee and partici- pates in PCHS musicals. She is the daughter of Tina and Bill Gadberry, of Petersburg. JORDAN MONTGOMERY has played softball four years at Pike Central and has also participated in cross country. She has received the Mental Attitude Award for both cross country and softball, the JV Batting Award, and Academic Awards for cross country and softball. Jordan's favorite class is Medical Terminology. She is a member of National Honor Society and the Graduation Committee. She is the daughter of Chad and Angie Montgom - ery, of Otwell. SHELBI PIPES has played softball four years at Pike Central and also participates in volleyball. She has received the Outfielders Award and was a member of the Conference Championship softball team. She also received the Setting Award and All-Around Player Award in volleyball. Shelbi is an Honor Roll stu - dent, and her favorite classes are Science and Medical classes. She is a member of National Honor Society, Grad- uation Committee and Prom Steering Committee. She also enjoys boating and movies. She is the daughter of Dave and Lori Pipes, of Petersburg. PIKE CENTRAL OF THE WEEK UPCOMING SPORTS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 High School Girls' Tennis: Pike Central at South- ridge, 4:30 p.m. High School Baseball: Eastern Greene at Pike Central, 5:30 p.m. Middle School Softball: Pike Central at Forest Park, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 19 High School Boys' Golf: North Knox at Pike Cen- tral, 4:30 p.m. High School Baseball: Pike Central at South Knox, 5 p.m. High School Girls' Tennis: South Knox at Pike Central, 5:30 p.m. High School Softball: Pike Central at Wood Me- morial, 6 p.m. ( JV 2nd) High School Girls' Track and Field: Pike Central in Pike Central Invitational, 6 p.m. High School Boys' Track and Field: Pike Central in Southridge Invitational, 6:30 p.m. Middle School Girls' Tennis: South Knox at Pike Central, 5 p.m. Middle School Baseball: Forest Park at Pike Cen- tral, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 21 High School Baseball: Pike Central at Tell City, 11 a.m. Middle School Girls' and Boys' Track and Field: Pike Central in Princeton Invitational, 10 a.m. Middle School Baseball: Pike Central at Tell City ( V and JV ), 10 a.m. MONDAY, APRIL 23 High School Girls' Track and Field: Pike Central at Washington, 5 p.m. High School Boys' Golf: Pike Central at South Spencer, 5:30 p.m. High School Baseball: Princeton at Pike Central, 6 p.m. High School Softball: Pike Central at Boonville, 6 p.m. ( JV 1st) Middle School Girls' Tennis: South Knox at Pike Central, 5 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 24 High School Girls' Tennis: Heritage Hills at Pike Central, 5:30 p.m. Middle School Girls' and Boys' Track and Field: Pike Central at Washington, 5:30 p.m. Middle School Softball: Barr-Reeve at Pike Cen- tral, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 High School Girls' Tennis: Pike Central at Wash- ington Catholic, 4:30 p.m. High School Baseball: Pike Central at Evansville Bosse, 2 games, 5 p.m. High School Boys' Track and Field: Pike Central at Princeton Invitational, 6 p.m. High School Softball: Pike Central at Washing- ton, 6 p.m. ( JV 2nd) Middle School Softball: Pike Central at South Knox, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 26 High School Boys' Golf: Forest Park at Pike Cen- tral, 4:30 p.m. High School Softball: Southridge at Pike Central, 5:30 p.m. ( JV 2nd) High School Girls' Tennis: Gibson Southern at Pike Central, 5:30 p.m. High School Baseball: Southridge at Pike Cen- tral, 6 p.m. Middle School Girls' and Boys' Track: Dubois at Pike Central, 5 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 High School Baseball: Pike Central at Loogoo- tee, 6 p.m. Middle School Softball: Southridge at Pike Cen- tral, 6 p.m. Pike Central High School freshman Conner Young fails to clear the bar while competing in boys' high jump during the Dubois-Pike Invitation- al on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School freshman Colt Arm- strong clears the bar with room to spare while competing in boys' high jump during the Du- bois-Pike Invitational on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School freshman Ijaa Chambers runs one leg of the boys' 3,200-meter re- lay during the Du- bois-Pike Invitation- al on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Ed Ca- hill photo Pike Central High School freshman Col- son Dillard runs one leg of the boys' 3,200-meter re- lay during the Du- bois-Pike Invitation- al on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Ed Ca- hill photo Above: Pike Central High School senior Taylor Deffendoll clears the bar while competing in girls' high jump during the Dubois-Pike Invitational on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Ed Cahill photo Left: Pike Central High School freshman Lauren Young (center) competes in girls' 100-meter hurdles during the Dubois-Pike Invitational on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Young placed third with a time of 18.48 seconds. Ed Ca- hill photo Pike Central High School junior Storm Weisling competes in girls' shot put during the Dubois-Pike Invi- tational on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School senior Halley Powers runs one leg of the girls' 1,600-meter relay during the Du- bois-Pike Invitation- al on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Powers teamed up with fresh- men Jenna Meyer, Lib- by Stone and Lauren Young to place first with a season-best time of 4:23.52. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School sophomore Sam The- ising competes in the boys' 110-meter high hur- dles during the Dubois-Pike Invitational on Thursday, April 12, at Jasper. Ed Cahill photo Lady Chargers place fourth in Dubois-Pike Invitational