Friday, November 30, 2012

Alex Lewis helps CSU swim team to record finish


Alex Lewis, a 2010 graduate of New Richmond High School, helped his Cleveland State 4x50 free relay team to the school's first top 8 finish in a national meet with an 7th place finish Thursday in Day 1 of the AT@T Winter National Championships at Austin, Texas.

The field at Austin includes Olympians Ryan Lochte to Missy Franklin.

Alex Lewis (third from left) and Cleveland State teammates teammates Justin Hill, Berry Thompson and Al Shillito finished 7th in the 4x50 free relay at the Winter Nationals Thursday.

Lewis and relay teammates Justin Hill, Berry Thompson and Al Shillito, took home the eighth place finish in the preliminaries with a time of 1:22.00 to move on to the finals where they moved up to seventh overall with a time of 1:21.60.

Lewis also will be competing in the 100 butterfly in Day 2 Friday. Click on the link below to read a full account.

http://www.csuvikings.com/sports/m-swim/recaps/112912aaa.html

Lady Lions Win Home Opener

The Lady Lions Varsity Girls Basketball Team won their home opener last night defeating division opponent Goshen 43-38, improving to 2-0 on the season. Sophomore Tina Lawrence led all scorers with 15 points while collecting 8 rebounds and 2 steals. Josie Buckingham scored 10 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 7 shots. Junior Hannah Hall went 4-4 from the charity stripe in the last 2 minutes to seal the close win. Next vs Bethel at home on Tuesday, 12/4.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Seniors need passes for free admission


New Richmond High School has changed its policy for free admission to senior citizens.

New Richmond senior citizens 60 and older will continue to gain free admission to New Richmond High School home athletic but the school will require a pass to identify them as New Richmond seniors. Seniors from visiting schools will be required to pay admission.

“We will need NR seniors 60 and over to come to the office, phone or email their names for a pass,” said Foote. “We will also be signing up seniors for passes at Thursday and Friday home games.”

Seniors can call the High School office at 553-3191 or email Mr. Foote at foote_d@nrschools.org to get a pass.

NRHS honors Military at Dec. 7 game

New Richmond High School will honor all current and former military veterans Friday,  Dec. 7 before the home basketball game against Goshen.

“We will recognize anyone that served in the military before the game at 7:20 p.m.,” said NRHS athletic director Doug Foote.

Any current service member or military veteran interested in attending should contact Mr. Foote at 513-553-3191 Ext, 10003 or foote_d@nrschools.org


Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Lady Lions beat Mariemont

Congratulations to the Lady Lions Varsity Girls Basketball Team for their last-second victory over Mariemont last night 30-28. The team was led by Sophomore Tina Lawrence who scored 11 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and played clutch defense while playing all 32 minutes. Junior guard Bailey Workman added 9 points including a clutch 3 late in the 4th quarter. Junior center Josie Buckingham was slowed by early foul trouble but bounced back with a steal and game-winning lay-up as time expired. It was an exciting opener - Next vs Goshen at home Thursday at 7:30.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Hall of Fame nominations due by Dec. 17

New Richmond High School is taking nominations for the Lions Sports Hall of Fame. You can download the nomination forms at http://www.nrschools.org/Downloads/nr-hall-nomination.pdf.

Nominations must be submitted by no later than Dec. 17. 

Eligibility requirements for the Hall of Fame are:

Any past athlete, coach, athletic director, or administrator is eligible for induction into the Lions Sports Hall of Fame with these exceptions:

1. An athlete must have earned a Varsity letter while attending New Richmond. Athletes cannot be considered within the first five years after his/her graduation date.

2. A coach, athletic director, or administrator is eligible immediately after retiring or upon leaving the district.

3. A present coach, athletic director, or administrator is eligible for his/her performance as an athlete at New Richmond. 4. Outstanding athletic achievement and contribution to athletics is the primary requirement for nomination.

Monday, November 26, 2012

2012 Football Wrap-up Show

Lions football coach Scott Herman reviews the 2012 season and looks ahead to 2013 with NewRichmond.LocalSportsRadio's Chris Sheldon.