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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Volume 6>>Issue 25> An Independent newspaper serving Springville, Iowa

“Tears Are Ok”

~ Morrie Schwarz

ORIOLE PRIDE

ORIOLE COMMUNITY GRIEVES THE LOSS OF ONE OF ITS OWN

Springville bid farewell to their biggest fan this past week. Jill Woods passed away last Saturday leaving a dark cloud over athletic events this week. Jill was a dynamic supporter of all athletic programs and especially avid when it came to the girls side of Oriole events. As a Sports Booster, Jill gave countless hours to the booster club and the athletes the organization supports. As an Oriole fan, Jill cheered and encouraged student athletes before, during and after the games, applauding their efforts. As Mother to Ali, a multi-sport, standout athlete and a member of those legendary state basketball and volleyball teams, Jill cheered and encouraged the girls with her usual candor and humor, and in doing so, cultivated this era of athletic success we’ve all relished in. As a member of the Springville business community and owner of “Woody’s One Stop” Jill greeted us each morning with a smile when we stopped for a cup of coffee or her divine hot chocolate. There was no better way to start a day than with the little blonde behind the counter with a big smile and a quick witted line. Facing her battle with cancer, Jill never changed. Oh, she got tougher of course but she sure didn’t lose her sense of humor. Jill fought and persevered, she did all she could and that included doing all she could for us. Never losing sight of the Oriole athletic programs, she quite simply inspired our coaches and our athletes to perform at their highest level. One glance at the trophy cases that align the entry to Machovec certainly proves that our kids listened. Jill was a blessing, she gave all she had and made it look easy. Of course we will continue to miss her, but in doing so, we remember her as she was and will always be—Oriole Proud. Rest easy Jill and one more time…

Let’s Go O’s!

A FACE IN THE CROWD… Oriole Pride catches a super fan from time to time and asks them a few

questions in order to get to know them a little better. This week we caught up with Oriole Legend, Carly Martin who was the point guard on those O’Donnell led state teams: What is one of your best memories as a Lady “O”? Winning state! What advice do you have for female athletes here at Springville? Work hard and enjoy it while you can because you’ll miss it later. Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. O’Donnell Who was your biggest rival when you were in school? All of them—But especially Cascade, Monticello and North Linn If you were to audition for The Voice, what song would you sing? Shot At The Night by The Killers Thanks Carly—you just never know, at the next Oriole event, You could be more than a Face In The Crowd!

(Pictured to the right is Carly Martin in the 2008 state tournament courtesy of WCF Courier)

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Oriole Pride 2 SPRINGVILLE GIRLS CLINCH TRI-RIVERS

CHAMPIONSHIP

The girls team cruised through another week of basketball beginning last Friday with a championship clinching victory at the hands of North Linn. The girls pounced early and held a 16-7 lead after the first quarter and then fell on their heels a bit when the Lynx battled back and outscored the O’s 10 to 5 in the second. With a 21-17 lead at the break the girls came out early in the third and quickly demonstrated their dominant ways and gained back a 31-20 lead headed into the fourth quarter. The girls held on and survived the physical side of the game and picked up a 46-32 win, their 18th of the season. Friday’s win placed them high atop the list of Tri-Rivers West teams and clinched another conference championship. On Monday a youthful Edgewood-Colesburg team visited Machovec and the Oriole’s quickly gave them a lesson or two in Varsity Basketball 101. The O’s intense defensive pressure was too much for the Vikings and Springville coasted to a 66-24 win on what was celebrated as Senior Night. In this game, the girls tallied an even 21 steals and 21 assists. Tuesday night was a make up game against the Lisbon Lions. Coach Sanderson said that, “after a bit of a slow start in the first quarter (a 4-2 lead after the first 4:00) we managed to blow the game open with a 23-0 run over the next five minutes to take a commanding 27-4 lead. We extended that margin to a 38-8 at the half and cruised from there”. Cruised indeed, as the final was 58-15. The girls ended the game with an impressively equal 20 steals to 20 assists. Tuesday’s win against Lisbon moved the girls to 20-1 on the year and 12-0 in the conference, “which has not been done at Springville since the 2008-2009 season” said Coach Sanderson. And number 20 for the O’s was win number 150 for Sanderson who has earned every one of them. Springville now moves toward the post season as they prepare for a game on Tuesday against HLV. Game time is 7pm right here in our very own Machovec gymnasium. What do you say Oriole fans? Get your game face on and join us, the girls are now beginning part two of their season, miss a minute and you miss a lot!

BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYING TOUGH

You have to credit the Oriole boys squad as they continue to battle some tough Tri-Rivers teams this winter. Last Friday they played Conference Champions North Linn valiantly in the first half before the Lynx pulled away to a 64-37 win. On Monday they hosted a scrappy Edgewood-Colesburg team and cut a 7 point lead to 2 but got no closer in a 51-46 loss at home. Tuesday they turned around to host Lisbon for a conference match up and after falling behind by 18, they closed to within six but couldn’t get over the hump and fell 68-46. That loss moved the boys to 5-16 overall. While the wins haven’t come, improvement sure has. The boys continue to push the ball, contest shots and are more aggressive this half of the season. Their next test is the start of post season action on Monday. They will play the Bellevue Comets at 6:30 at Midland High School in the opening round of district action. We’ll save you a seat Oriole fans! (Pictured to the right is Senior Jacob Loehr who had 10 points against Ed-Co and to the left is Junior Cavanaugh Riley who had 21 against Lisbon)

Even the occasional triple team can’t stop Sophomore Rylee Menster who scored 14 at North Linn last Friday

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Oriole Pride 3 SENIOR NIGHT IS ALWAYS A CELEBRATION

Our senior’s clockwise from above left; Andy Hagensick—Ashley Brady—Brady Barner—Emily Horak—Chrissy Hoogland—Carter Gillmore—Jacob Loehr & Max Boland

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Clockwise from above left; Megan Wagaman—Niklas Brede—Melissa Deeney—Syndey Williams. Congratulations to all the seniors this winter and thank you for all your hard work over the years.

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WEEKLY PICKS CONTEST… Here we go players, mens basketball games include:

UNI vs Wichita State Kansas vs Oklahoma Indiana vs Michigan State And the 4th pick; choose the over/under on Megan Wagaman’s rebound total of “7” in Tuesday’s district basketball game. For the tie-breaker, how many points will the Springville boys team score in Monday’s game against Bellevue? Here’s what you do—Make your picks and predict your tie breaker, then email us at oriolepride@gmail.com

Larry Riley of Springville returns to the winners seat this week, he was a perfect 4 for 4 last week! Thanks for playing and have a great week everyone.

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ARCHERY TEAM AIMS HIGH

Head Archery Coach Gary Biles gave us another summary of the latest accomplishments of his archers: This past week end, Springville hosted their 2nd annual Invitational Archery Tournament. Over 540 archers representing 14 programs from eastern Iowa, and one from Illinois competed in the Friday evening and Saturday tournament. The event was made possible with over 50 adult volunteers and several students working the tournament. The top three Springville archers in their divisions were: in the middle school Jasmine Jacobsen was the top scorer with a score of 255, followed by Lexi McKinney’s 250 and Megan Pearson’s 248. In the middle school boys’ division, Grant Gloeckner was Springville’s top shooter with a 275 followed by Cade Zaruba’s 267 and Holden Cordes’ 264. In the high school division, Haley Kirchmann’s score of 281, tying her personal best, placed her 4th out of 79 in her class. Kiley Mysak’s 270 and Jacinde’ Lillard’s 264 were Springville’s second and third high scorers. Evan

Corum was Springville’s top high school boy, shooting a personal best score of 269. John Evens was Springville’s second high scorer at 246 followed by Brian Sindelar and Quinn Haverkamp, who shot identical scores of 244. Saturday, a 3D Fun shoot was held in the practice gym, with Megan Pearson finishing second in the middle school girls’ division and Hunter Berger finished second in the middle school boys division. Kylie Mysak finished second in the high school girls division. In the adult division, Tammy Mysak finished second in the women’s division and Scott Rathjens finished first in the adult male division. Springville’s next tournament will be this Saturday in Bellevue. (Photo’s provided by Angie Gloeckner)