Boys Basketball V Williamsburg

The boys basketball program earned their first "sweep" of the season winning all three games tonight.
The varsity boys team won a great game by a score of 58-53. Will Shoemaker hit key free throws down the stretch to secure the win. He finished the game with 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals. Nick Hill scored 15 points as well as 6 assists. Dylan Phillips pitched in 8 points and 6 rebounds. John Berwanger scored five and also hit key free throws in the fourth quarter. The lions continue their season Saturday night @ Manchester.

Lady Lions Fall Short vs WIlliamsburg

Thursday, Jan 14 home vs Williamsburg: After trailing by as many as 11 the lady lions fell short in their comeback attempt last night vs the visiting Williamsburg Wildcats. After trailing the entire game the girls faced a 1 point deficit in the last minute of the game but failed to get a key stop on defense and failed to score on the ensuing offensive possession. It was an exciting game and the girls played hard and played as a team. The Lady Lions were led once again by Lindsey Blankenship who had 18 points and 10 rebounds, but it was a solid all-around team effort that fell just short. Next @Blanchester Tuesday, Jan 19.

Boys Basketball @ East Clinton

The boys basketball team couldn't shake off a cold shooting night at East Clinton last night. The lions fought back in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to 3, but couldn't pull off the upset, losing 68-57. The lions were 14-38 from the foul line, and shot a mere 38% from the field. The lions look to rebound from the loss friday against Williamsburg.

East Clinton 68, New Richmond 57

New Richmond (2-6) - Bostic 2 0 5, Hall 1 2 5, McCabe 1 0 2, Mazzaro 0 4 4, Berwanger 1 1 4, Shoemaker 4 2 11, Campbell 2 0 4, Hill 3 3 9, Phillips 5 3 13. Totals: 19 15 57.

East Clinton (2-6) - Witkemper 5 7 19, Mercer 1 1 3, Huffman 5 2 12, Snow 2 5 9, Gerber 3 2 8, Ison 0 1 1, Henderson 6 2 15, Miller 0 1 1. Totals: 22 21 68.


New Richmond 10 14 16 17 - 57
East Clinton 17 20 10 21 - 68

3-pointers: N (Shoemaker 2, Bostic, Hall, Berwanger); E 3 (Witkemper 2, Henderson).

Lady Lions vs Georgetown

The Lady Lions played hard but ended up on the losing end of another league game vs Georgetown, 62-41. Facing a fast, intense press defense the girls turned the ball over 25 times leading to easy baskets for Georgetown. The Lady Lions were again led by post players Reno Frayne and Lindsey Blankenship who scored 13 and 12 respectively. Next vs Williamsburg at Home Thursday Jan 14.

Rescheduled events

Girls basketball vs East Clinton January 23, 2010
Boys basketball vs Batavia February 9, 2010
Swimming vs Seven Hills January 25, 2010
Swimming vs Glen Este January 28, 2010

NR BBALL vs Norwood

The boys basketball team lost a tough matchup against a solid Norwood team on Saturday Night. The lions held Norwood to 30 points through three quarters, but gave up 24 in the 4th quarter. The lions shooting in the 4th quarter went cold, leading to many of Norwood's points in the period. The Lions were led by Jake Bostic with 10 points, Nick Hill with 8 points and 5 assists, Dylan Phillips with 7 points and 9 rebounds, and Will Shoemaker with 6 points and 9 rebounds. The Freshman and JV teams both recorded big wins for the program. The Alumni game took place before these two games and the showing was good. 25 Alumni came back to show off their skills, and to support the program. The new flag in the gym looks great, and the hall of fame banquet was very nice. The four inductees were well deserving of our hall of fame, and I was proud to be a part of the ceremony. The lions next game is at East Clinton Tuesday night. The lions are looking to rebound from the tough loss.
Until next time,
Coach McMonigle

4 inducted into Hall of Fame

Ralph Shepherd, Jeremy Dees, John Frey and John McMonigle were inducted in the New Richmond Lions Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. Click on the play button to watch videos of their individual induction ceremonies.

Ralph Shepherd induction



Jeremy Dees induction



John Frey induction



John McMonigle induction