For the 2012 Camp of Champions, Coach Wilhite and his staff have made some changes to the format and schedule.  Due to increasing numbers, the Camp of Champions will now be split into 2 sessions. 

The Youth Camp, for players entering grades 1-6 will still hold it’s traditional date of June 11-14.  Times will be 9:00-12:00. 

This year, a seperate JR. High Camp will be held on July 16-19 for players entering grades 7-8.  The time will be 6:00-7:30 in the evening. 

This new format will allow for more field space for the youth players allowing for more individual instruction and less waiting in lines at the drills / competitions.  It will also allow the varsity coaching staff to be very instrumental in installing the offensive and defensive systems for the 7th and 8th grade teams. 

The Camp of Champions is staffed by Coach Wilhite, his varsity coaching staff, and some of the varsity football players.  Campers will have the opportunity to receive instruction at positions on offense, defense and in the kicking game.  Players will also receive instruction in agility drills used in football, tour the new facilities at CareFlight Field and view some football videos.

Campers should wear a t-shirt, shorts and cleats if they have them to the camp.  The camp is a non-contact camp and helmets are not worn during the camp.  An official Springboro Football Camp of Champions camp t-shirt will be provided to each camper on the last day of the camp.  Popcicles are also given to each camper at the end of each session.

For registration information, please e-mail Head Coach Ryan Wilhite at rwilhite@springboro.org

The Lift-A-Thon presented by Charles Schwab is a combination of a fundraiser, team competition, spring testing and end-of-the-school-year team pig roast.

For 2012 the Lift-A-Thon teams are coached by Sean Carnes, Mike Fisher, Brian Feeley and Rob Berger, all assistant varsity coaches.  The coaches drafted the seniors with Kyle Longworth being the #1 overall pick followed by Sean Welsh, Stephan Sukola and Devon Shoopman all joining Kyle as first round draft picks by the team coaches.  The seniors then drafted the rest of the team with Josh Steenbock being the #1 underclassmen selection followed by Joe Kylin, Jack Schaaf and Austin Tarantino rounding out the first round.

OVERALL STANDINGS

1. Carnes’ Crazy Carnivores          6 Points
2. Fisher’s Finest                                4 Points
3. Bergers Brutes                               2 Points
4. Feeley’s Falcons                            0 Points

Blitz Night

1. Carnes’ Crazy Carnivores          3 Points
2. Fisher’s Finest                                2 Points
3. Berger’s Brutes                               1 Point
4. Feeley’s Falcons                            0 Points

Dodge Ball

1. Carnes’ Crazy Carnivores          3 Points
2. Fisher’s Finest                                2 Points
3. Berger’s Brutes                               1 Point
4. Feeley’s Falcons                            0 Points

Jesse McReynolds, Sean Welsh, Brad Black, Rahman Hardin, Sam Robinson, Stephan Sukola, Andrew Gleason, Kyle Ludy, Kyle Longworth, Josh Depp, Conrad Lamb, Luke Dillon, Bryce Crozen, Josh Kemph, Ryan Charleton, TJ Belanich, Jeff Ponichtera, Blake Massa, Dustin Zimmerman, Kelly Mahle, Ryan Schwinghamer, Trey Fredrick, Keegan Brown, Alex Feldman, Brent Ludy, Riley Warns, Jaret Lakes, Michael Rasnic, Danny Welsh, Adam Hendizadeh, Billy Palcic, Joe Kylin, Aaron Campbell, Jake Jones, Brendan Hogarth, Gavin Sebald, Shaun Frechette, Alex Kelly, Chris Harwood and Kiefer Campbell.

 33 IN FEBRUARY’S CLUB!   Baseball tryouts started in February and a number of Panther footballers left to get ready for their spring sport.  Still, 33 players managed to be at 100% of the February training sessions.  Each 100% Club member received an official issue Springboro Football T-shirt.  

February members are listed below:

SENIORS – Jordan Pelphrey, Kyle Ludy, Kyle Longworth, Carson Cook, Conrad Lamb, Devon Shoopman, Wilson Main, Jordan Nicoll, Rahman Hardin, Sean Welsh, Jesse McReynolds, Brad Black, and Andrew Gleason.

JUNIORS – Julian Little, Alex Ward, Jensen Harris, Josh Steenbock, Adam Hendizadeh, Brendan Hogarth, Chris Harwood, Keifer Campbell, Josh Whitney, Shaun Frechette, Jordan Yukon, Gavin Sebald, and Jake Jones.

SOPHOMORES – Austin Wofford, Josh Kemph, and Kelly Mahle.

FRESHMEN – Brent Ludy, Keegan Brown, Tyler Stephensen, and Brandon Gedart.

January Members are listed below:

SENIORS – Sean Welsh, Cory Davis, Stephan Sukola, Brad Black, Andrew Gleason, Jesse McReynolds, Carson Cook, Devon Shoopman, Kyle Ludy, Jordan Nicoll, Conrad Lamb, Josh Depp, Jordan Pelphrey, and Wilson Main.

JUNIORS – Brendan Hogarth, Jensen Harris, Patrick O’Gara, Jack Schaaf, Adam Hendizadeh, Josh Steenbock, Daniel Olsen, Matthew Ommert, Chris Harwood, Jordan Yukon, Alex Ward, and Julian Little.

SOPHOMORES – Austin Wofford, Andrew Weinman, Josh Kemph, Trey Fredrick, Alex Foley, Zach Miller, Connor Phillips, and Andrew Weber.

FRESHMEN – Brent Ludy, Keegan Brown, Brandon Gedart, Luke Dillon, Miles Frazier, and Tyler Stephenson.

December members are listed below:

SENIORS – Stephan Sukola, Sean Welsh, Andrew Gleason, Cory Davis, Jesse McReynolds, Brad Black, Alex Dawson, Kody Barth, Carson Cook, Kyle Ludy, Clarke Franz, Jordan Pelphrey, Jordan Nicoll, Wilson Main, Kyle Longworth, Conrad Lamb and Devon Shoopman.

JUNIORS – Chris Harwood, Alex Kelly, Shawn Frechette, Keifer Campbell, Jordan Yukon, Adam Hendizadeh, Josh Whitney, Jeff Zuckowitz, Josh Steenbock, Daniel Olsen, and Brendan Hogarth.

SOPHOMORES – Kelly Mahle, Connor Phillips, Andrew Weinman, Josh Kemph, Ryan Robinson, Austin Wofford, Alex Foley, Devin Cook, Austin Pellegrino, Blake Massa, and Zach Miller.

FRESHMEN – Michael Rasnic, Brent Ludy, Keegan Brown, Jaret Lakes, Mitchell Young, Brandon Gedart, and Elijah Bennett.

Alabama was certainly impressive in their decisive win over LSU in the BCS national title game.  There were a lot of things to admire about Alabama’s play: great defense, efficient offense, no turnovers, 1 penalty the entire game, outstanding hustle and effort on special teams.  But, maybe the most impressive thing about them in my mind, was the post-game awards ceremony.

That may sound strange coming from a football coach, to be most impressed by the awards ceremony, but for me, that segment showed what made Alabama truly standout from everyone else in the country.  Yes, the great athletes on their team made them standout, but LSU had that same kind of talent and athleticsm on display.  To me, what made everything come full circle for the Crimson Tide was their attitude of TEAM before ME.  It was almost as if no one wanted to take any credit or accept any award as an individual.  I’ll give you some examples:

1.  When Nick Saban, the head coach was interviewed immediately following the game, the only thing that he wanted to talk about was his players, the fans, and the community of Tuscaloosa.  At the trophy presentation, the reporter tried to trick him and asked him if his dad, who has passed on, were here, what would he be most proud of.  Surely he’d have something to be proud of about his son and his accomplishment as a coach, but Saban answered that if his dad were here, he’d be most proud and most impressed with the total team effort of Alabama on this night.

2.  When Alabama’s QB was given the offensive player of the game award, he was almost embarrassed to talk about the role that he’d played in the game but glowed when he mentioned his offensive line, the defensive effort and even went as far as to mention on the stage the great effort that the Alabama scout team had given during the bowl preparation!

3.  When the Alabama linebacker was given the plaque for the defensive player of the game, he wouldn’t even hold it in his hands.  He immediately handed it to his teammates and told them to pass it around to the rest of the defense.  He said for every defensive player to touch that plaque because it belonged to all of them in a dominant performance.

There’s an old quote that reads “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.” 

That unselfish attitude was certainly on display throughout the game and even more so at the end when it was time to recognize individuals.  It was all about team for the Tide and I believe, that attitude propelled them to a national title.

It’s OK to have dreams.  It’s OK to have personal goals, in fact, you should.  BUT, can the goals of the team be just a little bit more important?  I think those Alabama players and coaches would say that it was worth it. 

GO BORO!

Coach Wilhite

Coach Wilhite and the Springboro Panther football team would like to extend a heart felt thank you to Stephen Harding and the Wee Panther players and coaches for the unbelievable support at Friday night’s home football game vs. Butler.  Friday night was pee-wee night in Springboro with all youth football players being admitted to the game free and being recognized with their coaches during the pre-game. 

It was an awesome sight to see the youth players form a tunnel for the varsity players as they entered the field.   Boro pride was riding high and it’s clear that the future of Springboro football is in good hands.

ALSO, A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WEE PANTHERS FOR PARTNERING WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL TO HELP RAISE $1,480 ON FRIDAY NIGHT FOR THE DILLON GOODING FAMILY.  WE ARE BLESSED TO BE A PART OF A COMMUNITY THAT CARES FOR EACH OTHER!

Ballard caught an 8-yard touchdown pass with 3:14 remaining to bring the Giants within one score of the division leading Cowboys.  Then, after the New York defense got a stop, Ballard had 2 huge catches to contribute to quarterback Eli Manning’s masterful 2 minute drill, the second of which got the Giants offense down to the Dallas 1-yard line. 

The Giants blocked a Dallas FG attempt to end the game and reclaim first place in the NFC East division.  The Giants now control their own destiny toward the NFL Playoffs and their up and coming tight end from Springboro, Ohio continues to be a meaningful piece of the Giants offense.

Springboro senior quarterback Josh Little had an impressive performance going 12 of 19 for 390 yards, 4 TDs and no interceptions.  His top target was sophomore wide receiver Jack Schaaf who hauled in 6 receptions for 196 yards and 2 TDs.  Little also distributed the ball well to his other weapons including Jake Johnson on a 50 yard TD reception in the 1st quarter and an 18 yard TD strike to sophomore tight end Jordan Rigg.  Springboro runningback Jalen Campbell led all rushers on the night picking up 137 yards on 18 carries. 

The Springboro defense limited the Buccs to 85 yards on the ground as they faced an aireal assault by Xenia quarterback Zach Newsock.  Newsock threw it 40 times, completing 21 of them for 279 yards, 3 TDs and an interception.  Sophomore linebacker Joe Kylin had the interception for the Panthers in the endzone preventing another Newsock TD pass.

The Springboro victory puts the Panthers in 2nd place in the GWOC South and gives them an opportunity to compete for a share of the GWOC South title against arch rival Lebanon in the traditional Week 10 showdown.  The Panthers defeated the Warriors 49-42 in triple overtime last season at Lebanon.  The Warriors will certainly enter CareFlight Field looking to avenge last year’s loss.  The division leading Fairborn Skyhawks have already clinched a share of the South title and the winner of the Boro – Lebanon tilt will be crowned co-champions.  Game time is 7:30 and it is Senior Night at CareFlight Field.

The Panthers opened the 2nd half with a great defense and forced a quick Miamisburg 3 and out.  The Springboro offense then took that posession down the field and scored on a 16 yard Josh Little to Jake Johnson TD pass.  The next posession resulted in a Miamisburg punt and the Panthers offense went to work again capping the scoring drive off with a Little to Kyle Longworth 37 yard TD pass on fourth down.  A third Miamisburg 3rd quarter punt was returned 80 yards by Johnson for a Springboro score.  The Panthers started the 3rd quarter down 7-0 and ended it leading 21-7.  They used a potent ground game in the 2nd half to chew up the clock and provide 2 scoring drives. 

Little finished the game 14 or 24 for 223 yards passing and 3 TDs.  Jalen Campbell rushed 15 times for 87 yards and Longworth added 54 yards.  Zak Kruer led Miamisburg with 10 yards on 15 carries.  In addition to the punt return for a TD, Johnson caught a TD pass and had an interception of defense.  Saftey Jack Schaaf and linebacker Jordan Nicoll also had interceptions for the Panthers.  The Springboro defense held Miamisburg to 221 yards of offense and were led by senior Jarren O’Mara with 16 tackles and sophomore Joe Kylin with 14 tackles.

The Panthers make their final road trip next week as they head to 2-6 Xenia for another GWOC South game.