Senior Dan Jones (18) By Ben Otte Staff Writer Coming off of a 3-8 season last year, the boys volleyball team will have to be more consistent this time around in order to be a strong league contender. According to head coach Ashleigh Reinert, the consistency and high aggression level will be keys in order to be successful. “It depends how we pull it all together,” says Reinert, “A lot of teams in the league graduated starters so it will be interesting. Our league is very competitive because 4-5 teams are usually state ranked. I am very excited about the season because the guys have great attitudes and a lot of passion for the game. It’s great to be a part of something like that.”
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Senior Sam Sipe (43) By Ben Logan Staff Writer With every new year comes new challenges, including the new head coach Stefan Striffler, who has taken the boy’s lacrosse team by storm. His number one goal: To have a successful first season as a Red Lion head coach. Last spring was tough for the boys’ lacrosse teams. Both varsity and junior varsity ended the season with a losing record, much to the disapproval of the senior members of the varsity team, who had lost the final game of their high school career in a humiliating loss. Because of this, it may be a challenge to bring the team back up to its former glory, and regain the talent that has been whisked away with the graduates of 2012. However, despite last year’s flurry of defeat, many players seem to have confidence in their new coach, his way of coaching, and his dedication towards the team as a whole. “I think he’s great. He is passionate about the team, and he knows what he’s talking about. So...I think we’ll do good this year,” Christian Castle, a returning offensive mid fielder said. Head Coach Stefan Striffler Similarly, when asked about the number of changes coach Striffler made to the team, Luke Huber, offensive midfielder, responded with, “Yeah, well he takes it seriously, which is good. His practices aren’t all games, they’re tough, and you’ve actually got to work at them.” It is safe to say that Striffler’s methods of coaching show promise, and are thought to be working out well for most players, as they believe these “changes”, to be beneficial to the overall well being of the team. By Karlie Gipe Staff Writer The time has arrived; the time when all of the spring sports athletes prepare for tryouts. This season, the softball team has been preparing for at least two days a week the past few months. Last spring, both varsity and junior varsity teams were compiled of younger players, which were absent of seniors. As the team and coaches look ahead to this season, there are quite a few seniors that have been attending the after-school workouts. According to the head coach Troy Eveler, there will be over ten players that have received their varsity letter in the past that will be coming in for a returning season. Five of those returning players are seniors. “With another year under their belts, all of the girls have gotten stronger and improved,” Coach Eveler said. In the previous season, the team came out strong as they qualified for districts. As the team begins to take on the spring season, Eveler says, “With a little more consistency this year a league title is definitely possible.”
Photo by Michael Connors After 9 seasons as head coach of the Red Lion football program, Conrad turned in his resignation in late January, leaving behind a 49-53 overall record. By Ben Otte Staff Writer Many know him as ‘Mr. Conrad’. Some know him as ‘Coach Conrad’. Following a 1-9 season and finishing as the lowest ranked team in Division I, Conrad knew it was not the type of season he, or anybody would have liked to experience. Just beginning the off-season program in hopes to prepare for new opportunities to be successful, Conrad turned in his resignation ending his nine-year career as head coach of the Red Lion football program. When asked about his coaching career at Red Lion, he says that he is very proud of what he has accomplished. “I wanted to pass on to players things that I have learned from great coaches that I had, that would benefit them.” The way the game of football unfolds and the core values that the game embodies and enables life lessons to be taught fairly easily, according to Conrad. “In reviewing my decision, I had to look at what I taught my players over the last 10 years. From handling adversity, to lessons in believing in yourself, I don’t regret what I have done as a head coach because the players are better now because of it.” Many former and current players can attest to learning many beneficial life lessons throughout the program. This was something Conrad had aimed for. “He taught me that when things get tough, to keep my head up and that all things will work out in the end.” Junior Josh Jones recalled. “I have learned so much from him and it is helping me be a better man for it.” Surely many memories remain. The highs: playing Cumberland Valley in 2010’s District Championship, or beating Central York in an emotional overtime the year before. The lows: the passing of former player Matt Barshinger in 2006. “There are many memories that stick out in the course of a career, but the biggest thing is probably the relationships with the players themselves. That is the most memorable.” However, the relationships do not come to an end. He continues saying, “The relationships I have built, I am committed to over the course of my entire lifetime...not until the ‘contract runs out.” As of right now, Conrad remains as the President of the York/Adams Football Coaches Association for the second year. He has additionally been selected in January to coach in the PA Scholastic Football Coaches Association’s Big 33 East/West All-Star game set to be played May fifth at Downingtown West High School. Head coaches for the
football program since 1986: ‘86-’88 - Jim Miller ‘89-’90 - Bill Morton ‘91-’96 - Lynn Reigle* ‘97 - Tom Silvanic** ‘98-’04 - George Shue ‘05-’12 - Patrick Conrad *Passed away post the ‘96 season ** Fired during middle of ‘97 season |
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