AREA SIGNINGS, ALUMNI NEWS AND AWARDS

Click here to see information about area signings, alumni news and any awards that have been won in Boone County.
Below is an up-to-date listing submitted to BooneCountySports.com. Click on the above link to see more information on each of these individuals.

05/12/12 - District 100 Community Scholarship Awards and pictures
05/08/12 - BHS All-Sports Awards
BHS Buc Football Hall of Fame-Class of 2012 Inductees
BHS - Annie Hodges - Womens' Track and Field - Wichita State University (Wichita, Kansas)
BNHS - Katie Dovenmuehle - Womens' Track and Field - Carroll University (Waukesha, Wisconsin)
BHS - Ashley Kugath - Womens' Soccer - Concordia University (Chicago, Illinois)
BNHS - Ashley D'Ambrosio - Women's Golf - University of Dubuque (Dubuque, Iowa)
BHS - Robert Dofflemyer - Mens' Golf - Lewis University (Romeoville, Illinois)
BNHS - Brandon Wheeler - Mens' Swimming - Olivet Nazarene University (Bourbonnais, Illinois)
BNHS - Will Crocker - Mens' Track and Field - University of Missouri (Columbia, Missouri)
BNHS - Austin Smaha - Football - Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois)
BHS - Marcus Gooden - Football - Minnesota State University (Mankato, Minnesota)
BHS - 3rd Quarter NIC-10 Scholar Athletes
BNHS - Coach Mike Bradford - IBCA Girls' Class 3A/4A Coach of the Year

BHS GIRLS' SOCCER

The Varsity Girls' Soccer Team played against Auburn at Belvidere High School on 5/2. Click on the link below for photos.

05/02/12 – BHS Girls’ Varsity Soccer vs. Auburn

BHS BOYS' TRACK & FIELD

Below are several galleries of the Belvidere Boys' Track and Field team.

05/01/12 – BHS Boys’ Frosh/Soph Track Meet (BNHS also in gallery)
05/02/12 – BHS Boys’ Varsity Track Meet vs. Auburn and Hononegah
05/02/12 – BHS Boys’ Track and Field Senior Night

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Scorecards submitted by the respective head coaches and schools

MR BHS COMPETITION

The Mr. BHS 2012 Competition was held at BHS on Saturday, April 21st. Ten competitors were vying for the title of Mr. BHS; Jacob Bodey, Andrew Lambaren, Ed Bogielski, Jake Mackeben, Robert Dofflemyer, Tanner Redmond, TJ Sell, Clayton Torchia, Ramon Granados and Zach Hendrix. They would compete in several categories from beach wear, talent, formal wear school spirit and a Q&A session for the finalists. Jake Mackeben would come away with the People's Choice title, as well as, Prince Charming. Robert Dofflemyer would be crowned Mr. BHS. Click here for pictures of the event.

2012 BHS SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Want to participate in a sport next year at BHS or BSMS? Why not go to one of the many camps offered by the BHS Athletic Programs. Click here for more information.

BHS ALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT

Belvidere HS will be hosting their All Sports Awards night on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the Performing Arts Center.  The awards night will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. with the presentation of MVP and Captain awards for all sports followed by presentation of the end of year athletic awards.

There will be a reception in the school cafeteria honoring the outstanding athletes at Belvidere HS immediately following awards presentation.

04/17/12 - The Belvidere Alpines lost 9-3 Tuesday evening to Montini High School.  All three Alpine’s goals were scored by junior attackman Luke Bankord.

The Alpines (2-4) will travel to West Chicago this weekend to participate in the Sticks and Stones Lacrosse Tournament featuring teams from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

ALUMNI SOFTBALL

  
Jillain Leutscher prepares to take on Ashford University in Morrison IL 4/14/12.
Jill is a Sophmore at Iowa Wesleyan and the Tigers were MCC Champions in 2010.

Photo Gallery

04/17/12 - The Belvidere Alpines lost 9-3 Tuesday evening to Montini High School.  All three Alpine’s goals were scored by junior attackman Luke Bankord.

The Alpines (2-4) will travel to West Chicago this weekend to participate in the Sticks and Stones Lacrosse Tournament featuring teams from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

The Belvidere Alpines lost a varsity lacrosse game Thursday evening (4/12/12) to West Chicago 8-6.  The Alpines were led by midfielder Trevor Powell who scored 3 goals.  The Alpines will play Harlan Academy at 10:00 am Saturday the April 14th  and Montini High School at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 17th.  Both games will be played at Belvidere High School.

The Belvidere Alpines high school lacrosse team defeated Lincoln Park 4-3 Tuesday night (4/10/12) in Chicago.  The Alpines were led by midfielder Alex Rodriquez with two goals and goalie Drew Swenson who posted his first career win.

The Alpines will play West Chicago at Belvidere High School on Thursday, April 12 and will play Harlan Academy on Saturday.

BUCS BOOSTER CLUB OUTING

The Belvidere Buc Booster Club invites you to come out and watch a NL Central Division Rival Game - the CHICAGO CUBS vs. the MILWAUKEE BREWERS on Sunday, May 13th - 1:05p.m. at Miller Park. Tickets are $50 - Includes ticket to the game, transportation and tailgate food and snacks (1 brat or hot dog/chips/pop). Only 75 tickets are avaialable. Tickets are on a FIRST COME - FIRST SERVE basis. To purchase tickets, contact Jim Bluege - 815-544-0618 or 815-544-0416. Thank you for your continued support of the Bucs Booster Club.

BHS GIRLS' SOCCER

04/09/12-Varsity vs. Winnebago score card
03/15/12-Varsity vs. Hiawatha-Kirkland score card

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Greg Adkins warms up between innings vs Boylan 4/11/12.

Photo Gallery

Scorecards submitted by the respective head coaches and schools

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Scorecards submitted by the respective head coaches and schools

BHS SOFTBALL

Congratulations to Kylee Bear who broke the BHS school record for career hits against Kirkland. Bear went 5-5 and holds the most career hits with 137. The last record was set by Michelle Frailey who played from 1990-1993.

FOOTBALL...FOOTBALL...FOOTBALL
by Jeff Rapp
               
Ah! Yes, football season is just around the corner and it is time to get our young athletes signed up for another great season on the grid iron. As a football coach though, I often times get asked at this time of the year, with all the programs in the area. What program is best for my child? And how old does he have to be to play? Or how much does he have to weigh? And so on, and so on …… so the following is a little guide line for new parents or for that matter experienced parents to review.

                The local area (Boone County) has 5 excellent youth football programs.

1. Belvidere Jr. Bucs (RVFL - Rock Valley football league) www.bjtonline.org
2. North Boone Jr. tackle Vikings( IYFL – Illinois Youth Football League) www.nbjtfootball.com
3. Thunder youth football (NIYFC – Northern Illinois Youth Football Conference ) www.ThunderYouth.com
4. Poplar Grove/Boone county Lions  (Pop Warner Youth Football / Chicago land conference) www.pglions.com
5. Belvidere Panthers (Pop Warner Youth Football / Chicago land conference) www.belviderebcpanthers.com

Now, the youngest age any of these programs goes to is 5 years old by August 1st of this year and some programs only as young as 7 years old. A few programs goes as old as 15 years. and all programs have a minimum / maximum weight limit that players need to be at.  

The cost will range roughly between $100 to $300 depending on the program. In selecting a program for your son I would recommend that you consider what you would like for your child to get out of the program. I say this because each program has an underlining philosophy that they as an organization are attempting to achieve.

For example, the first three programs are what we call “feeder programs” for the local schools. The Jr. Bucs and Thunder prepare the young athletes for Belvidere and Belvidere North High school football while the Vikings feed the North Boone Middle school (Jr. High) program.  What this means is that the players will be learning the offense and defense that is run by those local schools. The teams that they play against are going to be in the local area and driving to away games will be within the area. All three programs offer an eight or nine game season with tournament or championship play at the competitive levels within their conference/league at the end of the year. These seasons start usually at the end of July, 1st week of August and are usually wrapped up by the end of October.

The bottom two programs, the “Lions” and the “Panthers”  compete in the Chicago conference. This conference is a highly competitive conference where all different types of offense and defense formations are taught. Young athletes come from all over the area to compete. The away games can be a bit of a drive since they compete in Chicago and surrounding area’s IE: Bolingbrook, Harvey, Oswego, Northern Indiana and Sothern Wisconsin. This also is an eight or nine game season but at the competitive levels the more successful teams compete for the State championship with those teams advancing to regional play. IE: Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska and so on. If the team is successful in that tournament then they compete for the overall national championship (tournament is usually held in Florida) against teams from all over the country. This season usually starts 1st week of August and last to November and tournament play at the national levels can last well into December.

With all of these programs you can sign your child up usually as late as the middle of July (the earlier the better) all programs have fantastic volunteers and coaching by some of the smartest/experienced football people in the area and all offer some form of assistance and/or payment schedule to help out with their registration fee’s
       
Finally, I would recommend going to all five web sites and getting to know what each organization brings to the table. Review again, what it is you would like to get out of the program for your child and then pick the one that best fits you and your child.

No matter what Boone County program you choose, your child will be getting some of the best coaching in the area.

And by the way, these programs also offer cheerleading, and with some programs competitive cheer.

The more you know before entering the upcoming season, the more fun your child will have on the field. And that my friends is what it is all about.

So good luck with your upcoming season and remember the earlier you sign up the easier it is for all 5 programs to accommodate you and your child.

Play hard, have fun and always give your best.
Coach Rapp

NBHS SOFTBALL
by
Jeff Rapp

Lady Vikings split 2 again

The ladies of North Boone split a light week of games last week (4/8 – 4/14) having one game cancelled on Tuesday due to weather conditions, a loss to the Harvard Hornets on Thursday and a win against Rockford Lutheran on Saturday. The Vikings record moves to (4-8) winning 3 of their last 5, with a heavy 8 games in 10 days schedule getting underway on Tuesday 4/17 at home against the Genoa-Kingston Cogs. Then off to Genoa for game two on Thursday 4/19 and they close out this week in Byron for the “Dawg Daze Tourney” on Saturday 4/21. With a busy week to follow next week.

The JV Vikings also fell to Harvard on Thursday and saw their record slip to (1-7). The JV girls are also in action this week against the “Cogs” on Tuesday and Thursday.

Lady Vike’s split double header against Jefferson

                Last Saturday 4/7 the Vikings battled the J-Hawks of Jefferson in a double header match up at Jefferson. The Vikings took game one (5-1) while falling in game two (5-7). The split decision on Saturday moved the Vikings record to (3-7) as the ladies prepare to kick off conference play this week against Harvard. At Milky-Way Park in Harvard on Tuesday 4/10 then back home against Harvard on Thursday 4/12.
               
The JV Vikings also split their double header against Jefferson on Saturday falling in game one (8-11) but rallying back to win game two (23-6).
The JV Vikings (1-6) also kick off conference play this week against Harvard.

Lady Vikings break losing streak!

Lady Vikings get a little roughed up on the diamond.
NBHS varsity girls softball dropped two games at the Belvidere Quad mini tourney last Saturday 3/31.
Falling to Rochelle in game one (10-2) and to Genoa-Kingston (11-6) in game two. The varsity
lady Vikings are back in action at home against Alden-Hebron on Monday 4/2 with a double header
at Jefferson on Saturday 4/7 for both the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads.

BELVIDERE NORTH HS BASEBALL

Photo Gallery

ROSTERS/TEAM PICTURES/SCHEDULES/SEASON OUTLOOKS

BHS-Rosters, Team Pictures and Schedules are now posted.
BNHS-Team Pictures,Schedules and Rosters will be available once received from the school.
NBHS-Schedules are now posted. Team Pictures and Rosters will be available once received from the school.

BELVIDERE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
PRESS RELEASE

FOOTBALL COACH HIRING

Belvidere North is pleased to announce that we have hired Rich Turner as the Head Football Coach at Belvidere North High School.  Mr. Turner was approved by the Board of Education on Monday, March 19th.  Some of Mr. Turner’s accomplishments:

Normandy, Ohio
46-29 record in 7 years against mostly upper division teams compared to 10-90 the previous decade and following a 0-10 season.
Named 2004 All-Ohio D-2 State Coach of the year which is equal to 7A in Illinois.
Twice named conference coach of the year and All Northeast Ohio coach of the year once.
Won 2 conference championships.
Made playoffs 3 times in 7 years where you need at least 7 wins to make playoffs.
Made regionals finals and have districts only playoff wins ever among 3 schools.

Limestone, Illnois
Won as many games in my first year as head coach as the previous 3 years combined.
First homecoming win in 6 years.
Boosted program participation of freshman team from 25 to 44 in both years as head coach.
Started 14 underclassmen in 2011 including a freshman running back and 7 sophomores on offense to set team up for future success.
Had 32 sophomores finish the year on the team compared to 11 when I arrived and have the numbers to compete in the Tough Mid-Ilini Conference
Won first sophomore game in 3 years and team went on to win 3 games.

Assistant Football coach
Served on state championship staff in Florida 2001 for Naples High High School in 5A.
Served on staff that broke 20 game losing and won 4 games at Nova High School in Florida.
Served on staff that broke 14 game losing streak and won 4 games the first year and went to playoffs the following year at Youngstown East Served on staff that won 3 more games than year before and went from last in the city to runner-up at Youngstown Wilson high School.

Academics: Taught AP Government for 9 years and had scores above state and national average in most years.

BOONE COUNTY JOURNAL & BOONECOUNTYSPORTS.COM JOIN FORCES

BooneCountySports.com is proud to announce a new partnership. Boone County Journal fans have come to know and love the Journal for their in-depth feature stories as well as their political coverage. BooneCountySports.com has by far the largest following across Boone and Winnebago counties when it comes to sports coverage. We have always had a desire to be able to present feature stories and also be able have our online content be presented in a print media format. Joining forces with the Journal seems to be a perfect fit. At any time you wish to visit the online version of the Boone County Journal just click on the Journal logo from our main page.

WISCONSIN FOOTBALL COACHES HALL OF FAME

Congratulations to Coach LaVern Pottinger who will inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame on March 31. Coach Pottinger was the head football coach of Belvidere High School. Some of his accomplishments are:
-38 years of coaching
-9 conference champ and 19 playoff games
-2 state championships and 2 runner -ups
-Named Coach of the Year 7 times
-232-120 record
-Coached 4 state all-star games
Member of hall Fame at Sparta, Belvidere HS, Ripon College and Illinois Football Coaches Association

Congratulations Again Coach Pottinger

The Belvidere Alpines high school lacrosse team started their season with two games at St. Laurence High School on Sunday, March 18th.  The team lost the opening game 8-6, led by 3 goals from Luke Bankord and 12 saves by goalie Craig Steinkamp.  The Alpines lost the second game to Lane Tech 12-0.

The Alpines will resume the rest of their 17 game season on April 10th when they travel to Lincoln Park.

Pictured from left to right.  Front Row:  Jordan Andrews, Jamie Wise, Felicia Franklin.  Back Row:  Kassidy Wise, Casey Hauser, Katie Ollmann, Joelle Maish, Zoe Palmer, Nicole Bartuch, and Shelby Osterberg.	Pictured from left to right.  Front Row:  Hannah Cunningham, Kaiya Kolberg, Kaylee Witte, Kyle Hauser, Devin Green.  Middle Row: Kylie Johnson, Jordan Andrews, Zoe Palmer, Shelby Osterberg, Jessica Fitzgerald.  Back Row:  Felicia Franklin, Katie Ollmann,  Kendra Repay, Haley McCoy, Nicole Bartuch, Joe Mangano, Brendan Wheeler, Joelle Maish, Casey Hauser, and Andrew Butzow.

 The Belvidere Barracudas will also send 20 swimmers to compete at the YMCA Midwest Regional Swimming Championships to be held at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center on March 31 and April 1st.  The Regional Meet will include competition from 10 states across the Midwest.
 
The coaching staff is led by 15 year veteran Kim Wheeler.  “I am very proud of each of these kids - not only for what they have accomplished in the water through hard work and perseverance, but more importantly for whom they are as individuals and leaders.” said Wheeler.

BOONECOUNTYSPORTS.COM ANNOUNCEMENT

BooneCountySports.com is proud to announce the additional of two new staff members.
Jeff Rapp will be the North Boone Editor for BCS.com, Jeff will be responsible for all North Boone coverage.
Konrad Weiss will be the North Boone Photographer for BCS.com. He will be collaborating with Jeff on all North Boone coverage.
We are happy to have both of these gentleman join the team. Please take a moment and read the following bios.

Jeffrey R. Rapp (2012)
Resident: Capron, Illinois since April, 2000
Occupation: Component Engineer/Designer for R&D Thiel Carpenter Contractors of America. Belvidere, Illinois (1997 – prsnt)
Local youth coach for Football, Baseball or softball 2006 to present
Cub scout Leader/Volunteer 2004-2010
Member Capron Village Board 2002-2006
Member Capron Masonic Lodge
Graduate of Hampshire High School, Hampshire, Illinois (1988)
Veteran U.S. Navy (1992) 
Competed at various amateur and semi-pro levels in one or more of the following sports.

Football / Rugby / Baseball / Boxing / Wrestling / Track

A quick snapshot about me: I love sports and competing, especially football. I also enjoy being involved and volunteering in and around the local community.  I am the proud father of three (3) wonderful kids, Katie, Devin and Dylan who all attend North Boone Schools and compete in various sports for the school. Now that my oldest (Katie) is in High School and beyond dad’s coaching I find myself wanting to still be involved not only for my kids but for myself as well. I have worked with and/or coached many of the local youth now attending North Boone High School and Junior High and I am looking forward to reporting on their future success.  

In my mind, sports and competition, learning how to compete (hard work, sacrifice, risk/reward) being humble in victory and gracious in defeat are vital to the growth of our youth, physically and mentally. Developing a sense of pride not only in themselves but in their community/school and being involved in that community/school. These traits and experiences are almost (almost) as important as being successful in the classroom.

• The teacher gives the student athlete the tools and ability to succeed in life.
• The coach gives them determination and shows them how to use it.

** the sky is the limit. How high you fly is up to you.**      
Jeffrey R. Rapp

The Poplar Grove Lions, Pop Warner Football and Cheer organization in just its second season in 2011 has really set the bar for themselves in turning in some fantastic performances at the State,...<Full Story>

After a rainout at home on Monday 3/12 and a cancelation in Winnebago on Tuesday 3/13 the lady Viking’s of North Boone finally kicked of the 2012 softball season...<Full Story>

Konrad Weiss (2012)
Occupation computer and network technician.
Born 1966 in Beloit Wisconsin,
Graduated Beloit Memorial HS in 1984
Played JV Golf, Track, and swimming, also lettered in varsity soccer.
Attended College at NIU for engineering no degree conferred.
Marine Corps 1987-2003.
I have 3 children ages 11-14 eldest attends IMSA
All children are actively in sports and maintain Honor Roll grades
Coached AYSO soccer and I still referee AYSO Soccer in Harvard.
I am also a Boy Scout councilor for Poplar Grove troop for multiple merit badges.
Member Capron Masonic Lodge
Trustee Village of Capron 2001-2003, 2005-20011
I enjoyed participating in many sports in my youth and benefitted from the discipline and competitive spirit that it nourished. My children compete in track, football soccer baseball and chess. I believe team sports are a good way to educate and instill an understanding of things greater than just one's self.  I also believe a truly great athlete has to be strong, of body, mind and morals. I have seen few great athletes that were not also well educated and intelligent. Balance is one of the greatest and most difficult goals to be achieved in a lifetime. I believe a sport is where one has to push oneself to achieve that balance in life.
Konrad Weiss

BNHS BOOSTER CLUB
Provided by Mary Ellingson (Booster Club Secretary)
In a special meeting held Monday, March 5, 2012, the Blue Thunder Boosters passed a motion to grant approval of items on both the Belvidere North High School and Belvidere Central Middle School Coaches’ wish lists. With community support and generous donations, we were able to give over $28,000 back to our programs. The wish list is a list of items each coach felt would benefit their team, and they presented these to the directors at the meeting on March 5th. Following is a list of items the Blue Thunder Boosters will purchase for 2012-13.
Belvidere North High School:
Baseball and Softball– Batting cages between the varsity fields, water sopper and filter
Cheerleading – Competition cheer mats
Cheerleading and Wrestling- Mat Lift System (agreed to pay 50% of cost up to $8,000)
Cross Country/Track (both girls and boys) – EZ-Up 10 x 10 tents (one red, one blue)
Volleyball – Flip scoreboards and new volleyballs
Boys Golf- 8 golf bags
Girls Golf- 7 golf bags
Belvidere Central Middle School:
Cross Country/Track (both boys and girls) - EZ-Up 10 x 15 tent
Girls Basketball- Two 12 ball racks and 24 basketballs
The coaches involve their athletes in community service projects as a way to give back and to thank our community for the continued support. The teams, coaches and parents also volunteer at the booster concessions and other booster fundraising events. Thank you to all our volunteers and Blue Thunder Booster Members! If you’re interested in joining please visit our Website at www.bluethunderboosters.com.

BELVIDERE HS ALUMNI NEWS

Congratulations to Belvidere High Alumnus, Amanda Levens, for being named the Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year.

Ohio Valley Conference Website article
Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville Article

BELVIDERE HS ALUMNI NEWS

Great human interest story about Belvidere Alum, Alex Carlson. She was facing a rare disorder which caused seizures and a brain aneurysms. The story is from Rockford Parent.com

http://www.rockfordparent.com/index.php/component/content/article/55-family/248-get-inspired-january-2012

Please help support the families during this very difficult time....

THALIA & BRENDA

Thalia’s mom works at Rockford Memorial Hospital as a nurse on the Mother/Baby unit. 
Her friends here have organized a fundraiser for BOTH families. 
  These bracelets will be selling for $5 each, with 100% of the proceeds split 50-50 with the families.  Alpine bank branches in Belvidere, including inside the high schools will be selling them.

BHS FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

The Belvidere Football Hall of Fame is Accepting nominations for the Class of 2010. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2012. Induction ceremonies will be held at halftime of a home Varsity Football Game.
PURPOSE
Founded in 2009, the Belvidere Football hall of Fame is co-sponsored by Belvidere High School Athletic
Department, the Belvidere Football Alumni Club and the Buc Booster Club. The hall of Fame was instituted
to establish pride, preserve tradition and honor former student athletes and coaches who have distinguished
themselves on the football field through performance and representation of Belvidere High School.
ELIGIBILITY
• Athletes must be graduates of Belvidere High School.
• Athletes become eligible five years after graduation.
• Athletes must have demonstrated distinguished achievement in interscholastic competition sponsored by
Belvidere High School.
• Coaches become eligible five years after retirement from coaching from Belvidere High School.
• Coaches shall have been involved with the football program for a minimum of four years.
• Coaches must have demonstrated a high degree of success in the football program. Success is not solely
measured on the basis of wins and losses.

Click here for the nomination form.

DISTRICT 100 PARENT ATHLETE MEETING PRESENTATION AND FORM

Click on the links to see the presentation. If you physically did not attend the Parent-Athlete Meetings at the high schools, you must read through presentation, print out the last page of the presentation (Acknowledgement Form) and parents and athletes must sign it and return it to your respective Athletic Departments.
Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation in pdf format
In addition, recently Gov. Pat signed HB200 during a ceremony at Soldier Field in Chicago. The new law requires athletes to receive written clearance from a licensed health professional before returning from a concussion. It also ensures that student-athletes, parents and coaches are able to identify signs of a concussion through increased education. Below is a presentation by the district's atletic trainers regarding concussions. ou must review the presentaion and also sign the IHSA concussion form acknowledging the new procedures.
Concussion presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint
Concussion presentation in pdf format
IHSA Concussion Form

BHS FOOTBALL

Camp will be at Belvidere High School.

Team Camps (Grades 9-12)-July 16-27th-7:30a-12:30p
Passing Leagues & Lineman Challenges (Grades 9-12)-June 25th & July 9th-8:00a-12:30p

Click here to see information regarding the 2012 Football Season camps

POPLAR GROVE LIONS FOOTBALL

Football Sign-up Flyer

In only its second year of competition, the 2011 Poplar Grove Pop Warner Lions Midget Cheerleaders earned a qualifying bid to the Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championships at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  After winning first place and an IRCA State Bid in their first competition of the season, the squad placed well in their subsequent competitions, culminating in a second-place finish at the Pop Warner Mid America Regional Cheer and Dance Competition, which allowed them to compete at the national level.  

The squad of 10 girls traveled to Disney in December to compete.  While enjoying the warm weather, Disney parks, and Pop Warner hospitality, the trip was all about the competition.  The Lions Nationals day began with a live ESPN interview, andtheir early morning performance followed, also broadcast live.  The Lady Lions turned in their best routine of the season, and represented their Lions family with pride.  

The squad consists of the following girls:  Hannah Blasinski(Poplar Grove), Karina Cosio (Capron), Lexi Fournier (Poplar Grove), Miranda Gilmore (Poplar Grove), Caden Hall (Poplar Grove), Megan Lass (Belvidere), Jessica Mendoza (Capron), Karla Pelayo (Poplar Grove), Dewey Rossi (Poplar Grove), and Katelyn Sanders (Belvidere).  Their coach is Karly Hall (Poplar Grove).

Note from the coach:
I would like to say that without the encouragement and hard work of our entire Lions football and cheer family, we would never have had the success that we had this past season.  The girls are working hard in the off-season, and are excited to welcome new members this fall!

Team Sign Up form
Join one of the hottest leagues in the area!! Don't forget that Poplar Grove Lions has Cheerleading..

2010 - 2011 BHS BUC BOOSTER CLUB INFORMATION

Buc Booster Club Page
2010-2011Membership Form

BNHS BOOSTER CLUB INFORMATION

Click here to visit their new website
Membership Form Page 1
Membership Form Page 2

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