Wrestling Lions travel to Ky. for a Tri-Meet.

The Lions opened the night against Turpin. The Lions started fast and finished strong. Seniors Kevin Reid, Clay Loadman, Luke Hoskins, James White and Nathan Dixon had key wins late to defeat the Spartans 39-24.

The second round did not go as well for the Lions. Ryle has several state caliber wrestlers. Kenny Booker and James White had strong performances for the Lions. The final score was Ryle 46 Lions 21.

The JV Lions wrestled very well also. They are gaining valuable experience every match. Gavin Kirschner, Zyx Khan, Jesse Troy and Will Lytle won in impressive fashion. The JV wrestles at Bethel Saturday.

The varsity Lions look to win the Madeira Invitaion in two weeks. WE ARE NR!!

Lions Basketball v Norwood

The Varsity boys basketball team beat Norwood by a score of 51-40 on Tuesday night. Leading the way for the Lions were John Ernst with 11 points, Austen Craig with 9 points, Chad Nort with 8 points, Frankie Taulbee with 7 points, and Austin Wells with 6 points. Caleb Hayward had 7 rebounds, and Sam Leffler took 3 charges in the second half. The win improves our record to 3-3. The JV team won 51-26 and improved their record to 6-0. The lions travel to Western Brown on Friday night.

Lady Lions Win on the Road

The Lady Lions Varsity Girls Basketball Team stayed undefeated on the road this season with a win over Felicity Monday night, final score 49-34. Josie Buckingham led the way on both ends finishing one block shy of a triple-double, she scored 16 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, and blocked 9 shots. New Richmond had two other double-digit scorers with Bailey Workman scoring 12 and Alexis Meyer added a career-high 11 while applying key defense. It was a good win on the road to prepare for another road game at Western Brown on Thursday.

Boys Basketball @ Bethel Tate

The Varsity Boys basketball team beat Bethel Tate Tuesday night by a a score of 48-44. Leading the way for the Lions were Evan Mckinley with 10 points, John Ernst with 9 points, Austen Craig with 8 points, Austin Wells with 5 points, Sam Leffler with 5 points, Josh Heiden with 6 points, Frankie Taulbee with 5 points, and Chad Nort pulled down 8 rebounds. The lions play Amelia at home on Friday night.

THE HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAMS ARE SWIMMING STRONG

The boys swim team beat Clark Montessori on Thursday, Dec. 6 by a score of 51 to 43.  1st place finishers were:  200 yd. Individual Medley - Nick Flake; 50yd. Free - Colt Reese; 200yd. Free Relay - Derek Gelter, Henry Bezold, Nick Flake, & Colt Reese; 100yd. Backstroke - Colt Reese; and 100yd. Breaststroke - Henry Bezold.  2nd place finishers were:  200yd. Medley Relay - Colt Reese, Henry Bezold, Cole Bird, & Derek Gelter; 200yd. Free - Austin Berger; 100yd. Butterfly - Cole Bird; 100yd. Free - Derek Gelter; 500yd. Free - Jesse Noble; 100yd. Backstroke - Austin Berger and 400yd. Free Relay - Austin Berger, Noah David, Cole Bird & Nick Flake. 

The boys swim team beat Seven Hills on Monday, Dec. 10 by a score of 64 - 29.  1st place finishers were: 200yd. Medley Relay - Austin Berger, Henry Bezold, Cole Bird, & Tyler David; 200yd. Free - Austin Berger; 50yd. Free - Tyler David; 100yd. Free - Nick Flake; 500yd. Free - Tyler David; 200yd. Free Relay - Cody Biehle, Nick Flake, Henry Bezold, Tyler David; 100yd. Backstroke - Austin Berger; 100yd. Breaststroke - Henry Bezold.  2nd place finishers were:  200yd. Individual Medley - Nick Flake; 50yd. Free- Nick Lewin; 100yd. Butterfly - Cole Bird; 500yd. Free - Jesse Noble; 200yd. Free Relay - Noah David, Nick Lewin, Cole Bird, & Jesse Noble; 100yd. Backstroke - Daniel Wilson; 100yd. Breaststroke - Cody Biehle; and 400yd. Free Relay - Austin Berger, Zachary Rolfes, Cole Bird, & Jesse Noble.  Great job by all the swimmers.

The girls swim team lost a close one to Clark Montessori on Thursday, Dec. 6 by a score of 42 - 52.  1st place finishers were:  200yd. Individual Medley - Paige Anderson; 500yd. Free - Kara Burns; 200yd. Free Relay- Jessica Nazareth, Ashlee Lewis, Megan Woolum, & Kara Burns; and 100yd. Breaststroke - Kara Burns.  2nd place finishers were: 200yd. Medley Relay - Megan Woolum, Kara Burns, Ann Bishop, & Jessica Nazareth; 200yd. Free - Vicky Booker; 100yd. Butterfly - Ann Bishop; 100yd. Free - Jessica Nazareth; and 400yd. Free Relay - Paige Anderson, Emily Belmont, Claire Burns, & Alicia Bailey.

The girls swim team beat Seven Hills on Monday, Dec. 10 by a score of 54-43.  1st place finishers were:  100yd. Free - Jessica Nazareth; 500yd. Free - Kara Burns; 200yd. Free Relay - Jessica Nazareth, Ashlee Lewis, Megan Woolum, & Kara Burns.  2nd place finishers were:  200yd. Medley Relay - Megan Woolum, Kara Burns, Ann Bishop, & Jessica Nazareth; 200yd. Free - Alicia Bailey; 200yd. Individual Medley - Paige Anderson; 50yd. Free - Jessica Nazareth; 100yd. Butterfly - Ann Bishop; 100yd. Free - Megan Woolum; 100yd. Backstroke - Claire Burns; 100yd. Breaststroke - Kara Burns; and 400yd. Free Relay - Paige Anderson, Claire Burns, Alicia Bailey & Emily Belmont.  Great job by all the swimmers.

The next home meet is on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 4:30.

Lions honor Veterans on Pearl Harbor Day

More than two dozen veterans including World War II veterans Joe Whitt, Joe Golfman, John Gilfillen and Jean Adams were honored before the Dec. 7 basketball game against Goshen. Fans from both schools gave a standing ovation for the entire introduction.


Veterans and current Military led by Pearl Harbor survivor Joe
Whitt (far left) line up for introductions prior to the Dec. 7
basketball game against Goshen.

Veterans receive a standing ovation from both New Richmond
and Goshen fans during introductions as they parade under
the flag.

New Richmond varsity players and coaching staff leave the bench
to thank the Veterans for their service. (Photos by Kelli Grogan)

"Thank you to all the veterans and current military that attended tonight's game," said varsity coach Brian McMonigle. "Great appreciation was shown to these great people by all the fans in the gym. Thanks to Mr. Ralph Shepherd and Mr. Doug Foote for helping the boys program get this together."

The Wrestling Lions take aim at the Trojans during school!

It was the annual "in school" dual at Glen Este Friday. The Lions silenced the crowd when senior James White pinned the Glen Este opponent. Luke Hoskins lost a tough match next, 6-6 after two matches. Senior Nathan Dixon make quick work of his opponent, 12-6 Lions. The Lions lost the next four out of five matches, 27-18 GE. The Lions lost the next four matches, 49-18 GE. Then seniors Clay Loadman and Kevin Reid make quick work of their opponents. Final score NR 30 GE 49.

The Lions spend next weekend at the Coaches Classic in Harrison, arguably the most difficult tournament of the year! WE ARE NR!!