By Adrianna Clinton
Copy Editor In a special edition of Monday night high school football, Red Lion faced off against the offensive powerhouse of Spring Grove; unfortunately for the Lions, the Rockets lived up to their name. Red Lion dominated in the first half, beginning with senior quarterback Blake Cahill scoring from 1 yard out on their second possession. However, Spring Grove’s new all-time leading rusher Jeff Delaughter answered back with a 30-yard run to tie up the game. The Lions allowed Delaughter alone to run for 307 yards in the loss, giving up 457 total yards to Spring Grove. In the first half, the Lions were able to hold the Rockets with a 20-13 score after capitalizing on a junior receiver Theo Thomas 34-yard reception and a 19-yard run by fellow junior Kenny Holloway. Holloway finished the night as the Lions’ leading rusher with 93 yards, as well as a sack and fumble recovery. Coming out of the locker room in the second half, Spring Grove made it clear that they were not going to be held by only 20 points. Red Lion, however, was not going down without a fight. A Lions fumble resulted in a Rocket touchdown that would tie the game up with 33 seconds left in the third quarter. The Lions gained back momentum when they recovered a Rocket fumble with 11:11 remaining in the game, but had to punt it away on fourth down. The next play, Delaughter took it to the house with a 93-yard touchdown, giving Spring Grove the lead for the remainder of the game. Only five minutes later with 3:16 left in the fourth quarter, Spring Grove struck again, securing their defeat of the Lions, 34-20. Poor mistakes, good defense and a lacking rushing game were defining points of this game. Both teams were plagued with fumbles, each losing three and recovering two. Penalties also cost both team a bundle, with Red Lion losing 90 yards and Spring Grove 85. In the second half, Spring Grove did not let Red Lion score a single point and held them to only 70 yards offensively. Red Lion has relied heavily on Cahill and Holloway’s legs this season for several of their wins, which didn’t have much of a presence on Monday night. But despite that, Blake Cahill still was a passing leader in the YAIAA, throwing 17-34 for 171 yards and one touchdown. In week eight (only four days after their Spring Grove matchup) Red Lion will face off in their homecoming game against South Western, who got manhandled by Central York 42-0 and were held to only 30 passing yards and 81 rushing. Red Lion 7 13 0 0 -- 20 Spring Grove 7 6 7 14 -- 34 First Quarter RL -- Blake Cahill 1 run (Evan Miller kick), 6:58. SG -- Jeff Delaughter 30 run (Andrew Luckenbaugh kick), 5:10. Second Quarter RL -- Theo Thomas 34 pass from Cahill (Miller kick), 11:45. SG -- Luckenbaugh 34 FG, 9:50. RL -- Kenny Holloway 19 run (kick failed), 1:47. SG -- Luckenbaugh 40 FG, :02. Third Quarter SG -- Seth Hildebrand 3 run (Luckenbaugh kick), :32. Fourth Quarter SG -- Delaughter 93 run (Luckenbaugh kick), 8:11. SG -- Logan Hall 45 pass from Hildebrand (Luckenbaugh kick), 3:16.
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Ian Adler Staff writer Although the girls volleyball team lost their match 3-1 to West York on October 3, the team was able to win big in a different way donating $1,335.30 to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warrior Project. The team and their supporters raised the money to help our country’s wounded heroes. Senior Hayley Barto “really headed the whole thing”, according to Coach Heather Schoemaker. Some of the methods of raising money included selling neon yellow game t-shirts, selling raffle tickets at the game and accepting straight donations for the event. Schoemaker, who is in her second year as head coach of the program, seemed both disappointed yet ambitious. “I think, unfortunately, we were on a rut for the last three matches,” she exclaimed. “With that, they had to push themselves out of that.” The girls have four games remaining, including senior night against the Dallastown Wildcats, and they are ready to win. “With that, we’re more determined than ever. There’s no let up until it says 25 to nothing in our favor,” Schoemaker said. Come out and support the team as they are still just as driven, if not more, to reach their goal of districts this year. By Adrianna Clinton
Copy Editor This kind of anticipation has never been felt before until now, a moment that no one knows the feeling of until it happens. It’s done. They step onto the bus to leave and the realization that they’ll never play in that uniform, on their field, with that again sinks in. It’s bittersweet, emotional, sad and exciting. “That’s a game I will never get back,” senior varsity girls soccer player Tori Sprenkle said. As our seniors prepare to put on their cap and gown, they recall what it was like to wear that jersey, swimsuit, singlet for the last time. The bonds that they created over their career, the inside jokes are ripped away as their inevitable last season came and went. It’s a season unlike any other. Though this time there will not be a “next year.” No chance for redemption. Absolutely no second chances. “I felt so happy during the last game yet I still had that sad feeling pulling at me because I knew that I would never get to cheer on the Lions again,” varsity football cheerleader Maryssa Guerreri said. Varsity swimmer Jesse North couldn’t believe it was over already. Softball player Alexa Taylor and lacrosse athlete Clarissa Axe were incredulous that they won’t play their respective sports again. “After the loss [in Districts], we were done,” girls basketball player Jen Horvatinovic said. The commitment every athlete had to their sport, some for all their lives, can not be replicated. For coaches, realizing they will not have quite the same group next year is difficult. Defensive coordinator for the varsity football team Mr. Jeremy Granger said. “It is always hard to say goodbye to the seniors.” For band director Curtis Crone, “It is always sad to see a talented class like this year’s group of seniors leave.” Boys track coach Todd Barshinger said, “With 19 seniors graduating this year, they will be very hard to replace.” In spite of knowing this is the end and having to accept that they may never play again, many athletes have memories from their career that make the void somewhat bearable. Tennis player CJ Weigle said he wasn’t thinking about his last game too much. “I was happy with everything that I had accomplished.” First baseman for the varsity baseball team Sam Kitzmiller said even though he didn’t want it to be over, he had a great run with his team. Tori Sprenkle stepped forward every game with her sister by her side, her “best friend and teammate.” Jesse North got the girl’s 200-freestyle stroke record in swimming. Varsity wrestler Tyler Schell was a PIAA State Qualifier. Not only have these seniors faced the end of their high school careers, but the incomparable rivalries they had experienced with teams like Dallastown have come to an end as well. Varsity field hockey player Kasey Seitz said the last game gave her “a good feeling, even though I won’t have that rivalry anymore.” Jen Horvatinovic said by beating Dallastown in her last match up by one point, she was able to get “a last little piece of revenge.” Revenge, a word many seniors used to describe their feelings towards the opposing team. While some players unfortunately could not experience a big win against the Wildcats for the last time, they were still determined and played an intense game. Varsity swimmer Bryor Moritz described his last meet against Dallastown as, “bittersweet because I won’t swim against a good team anymore.” The dedication, the hard-fought games, and the overall camaraderie formed among these student athletes, are probably the most engraved memories in their minds. Their legacy will not be forgotten as they move on to a new chapter in their lives, with or without the sport they grew up with.
In Friday’s afternoon meeting in the LGI, he spoke to a very receptive group of 50 football players. Eyes were glued and ears perked as incoming players were eager to learn about their new coach.
“There is no secret to success...my former team worked hard. Guess what we’ll do here. Work hard,” Shay said in his inaugural speech. He stressed that the team will have a fresh start and that the best 11 players from both sides of the ball will be put out onto the field. Defense was an expected talking point at Friday’s meeting after players learned of his previous defensive coaching position in Harrisburg. Shay mentioned his philosophy: being different defensively; incorporating man-to-man coverage in the game plan and blitzing constantly to force the opposing offense to make mistakes. “I want turnovers. Possessing the ball is how you win games.” Shay mentioned a new acronym to the team: F.A.M.I.LY: Forget About Me, I Love You. The room of fifty football players chuckled, but the new head coach remained firm in the fact that he cares a lot about his players. He went on to say that there aren’t many jobs he would have left, but there was a reason why he left the high-caliber school of McDevitt for the position offered at Red Lion. “I know talent. I came to Red Lion because there is so much ability and you guys are so close to being a great team. There are many tremendous returning players. There is no reason that a school like this can’t be mentioned in a breath with Cumberland Valley, Central Dauphin... win or lose,” said Shay to his new team. “Teams will leave us knowing they were a part of a football game.” The conclusion of the meeting left players such as junior Chris Knorr “very excited for the upcoming season”. Knorr expressed a clear approval with Shay’s credentials. He wasn’t the only one who seemed to look forward to the future. Many others including sophomore Dan Waldrup thought the meeting “went well”. “He seems like he’s a good coach who will get the job done. His words of encouragement motivated me. I’m excited for this season and to have the opportunity to work hard and bring Red Lion back to the top,” Waldrup said. Shay concluded the meeting with encouraging words. “I’m excited and I hope you are as well. We will do great things. You will be proud to wear Red Lion on your jersey and proud to walk on that field and off. We can win here.” Bosley (featured above) attends dance classes at PAAY. Whitney Johnson Staff Writer In York, PA are are at least 11 different dance studios, all hosting unique styles of dancing. B-Dazzled in Dallastown provides various forms of Irish step dancing. Greater York features high training ballet classes. In addition, the Performing Arts Academy of York (PAAY) teaches lessons on belly dancing and even break dancing. Certainly, many more classes are featured in these different studios than already mentioned. “Being able to dance in a laid back atmosphere with new friends is a great thing to look forward to after school. You are still learning,” sophomore Rachel Bosley said who takes classes at Performing Arts Academy of York (PAAY). Junior Marisa Shirk takes classes at PAAY as well. She has been around the PAAY's studio for many years now as her sister took a class there and started dancing at a young age. Shirk would watch her sister as she danced. She anticipated the age when she could finally be old enough to place her own dancing shoes onto the same floor as her sister. Shirk has been dancing for many years now. Bosley, however, just started 3 years ago. She began doing lyrical and hip-hop dancing, later expanding to ballet and modern dance as well. “I can feel myself growing in dance from when I first began as my technique got stronger,” Bosley said who goes on to say she will continue attending weekend intensives and performances throughout the school year. At Performing Arts Academy of York, the beginning of June features a dance recital - a time where all the dance students will take what they have learned from the year and perform their skills in front of their family and their friends. Many other students, such as junior Matlynn Tyimmer who attends B-Dazzled dance studio, participate in dance classes outside of school as well. “Dancing is great. Especially at my studio because you can be yourself and really express yourself, too.”
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