The amount of time and energy put into this year’s fall sports has been greatly recognized considering that most of the Timberwolf sports were able to make it further than ever before in Southwest history. The teams also set new records and are expecting to improve their success in upcoming seasons. Now that all the fall sports have ended, here is a recap of the fall season and what next year has to offer.
Girls golf season up to par
Results: 7th at State and 3rd at EKL, 2nd at Regionals
The varsity girls golf team has improved their performance since recent years and qualified for state for a third time in Southwest history. The team has already made new plans for next year and what should be cultivated to improve from where they stand now. With this new accomplishment, comes new expectations of what lies ahead for next year’s season.
Head varsity girls golf coach Courtney Weber explains what errors must be corrected in order to make it toward a top 5 spot at State.
“The girls need to all continue to improve their mental game,” Weber said. “It is the hardest aspect of the game of golf, and to keep the focus that they need for 5 hours is not an easy chore.”
Every season has had great moments according to junior Sabrina Castle, but this one has seemed to have more significance than others.
“We definitely made some memories, especially since we are such a close group,” Castle said. “Our team has made huge improvements from last year, and we definitely got better, and I hope to continue that trend.”
Football loses starters
Results: Boys got 2nd at Regionals and won three meets, girls won one meet, qualified two girls and the entire boys team for State.
“We really need to keep working on being positive,” junior Holly Harmon said. “Sometimes we complain about track or hill workouts, and when this happens, it affects everyone’s mood.”
The team as a whole now has a goal to bring the entire boys team back to state next year and more girls also. The team will now work on countless hours of conditioning and bettering personal records for the next season to come.
Volleyball makes Sub-State
Season record: 24-17
Results: Second round (final) of Sub-State (lost)
The amount of fans who came to support the volleyball teams this year has improved drastically compared to recent years. With the team making it further than they had the last two years, the varsity volleyball team was able to attend the last round of Sub-State vs. St. James. Now that the season has come to an end, senior Alyssa Phelps has enjoyed being able to be apart of the team and wishes them luck for the years to come.
“The next few years are going to have really good leadership, since most of the girls have been playing varsity since they were freshman and have gained a lot of experience throughout the years,” Phelps said. “Everyone this year played with so much heart, and you really can’t ask for more than that.”
Since the expectations and experience for next year will increase due to the success of the 2012 season, head varsity coach Scott Dowis anticipates a good show for those who supporters.
“This team has come together so well this year with very positive strides as a program,” Dowis said. “The senior leadership will become even better, and they will show just how much work ethic and enjoyment they have for the team, on and off the court.”
Results: Made it to regional championship game losing to Kansas City Harmon
There is no doubt that the boys soccer team has made it farther than ever before in Southwest history. This year the boys were able to make it Regionals after a solid win in the playoffs for the first time, and though the team fell to Kansas City Harmon, there has been more success in the amount of wins compared to other seasons. Head varsity coach Jason Pendleton has high expectations to keep this new tradition for years to come.
Season record: 3-5
Results: 3rd place at Regionals