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Owls win in overtime
The Hedley Owls amassed over 600 yards of total offense, and needed every yard of it, in their 46-40 overtime win against the Amarillo Holy Cross Mustangs last Friday night.
The ground game was the catalyst once again for the Owls, attributing for over 400 yards.
Coach Buddy Isbell said, “This was the best game our offensive line has played all year. We needed them to play big for us and they did in a big way.”
The Hedley offensive line consists of Austin Adams, Seth Ruthardt, and Caden Farris. Hedley running backs Chris Blackburn, Nicco Bennett, and Tanner Chambless benefited from the holes opened up by the line. Blackburn finished the night with 250 yards rushing, while Bennett and Chambless combined for another 200.
The Hedley passing game found its wings as well. The Owls threw for nearly 250 yards, led by Seth Ruthardt’s 165 yards receiving and two TDs. Nicco Bennett added a couple of catches, including one for a touchdown as well.
Coach Adam Cline said, “This was the most balanced we have been offensively. Early on we knew that to be successful we were going to have to complete some passes. We needed to step up to the plate and play well to win this week, and we did that.”
Defensively, the Owls found ways to make the plays when they were absolutely necessary. The Owls forced three turnovers on the night, including a huge drive stopping fumble and recovery in overtime. The Owl defense consists of Chris Blackburn, Tanner Chambless, Austin Adams, Seth Ruthardt, Nicco Bennett and Coltin Kingston while Bryan Evans, Brandon Evans, Kyle Lindsey, and David Bell all also played extensively on defense.
The Owls play the Guthrie Jaguars this Friday in Guthrie at 7:30 p.m. The Junior High will precede the Owls varsity game. Game time for them will be 5:00.
CC names two new coaches
Clarendon College has hired two new head coaches to lead teams this year.
Chris Joblin has been named head baseball coach and Casey Kreger was named cross country head coach.
Joblin most recently served as assistant baseball coach at CC and was promoted to head coach after Mike Silva took a job in Galveston this summer.
“Coach Joblin has showed the character and knowledge of the game to be able to take over a highly competitive and successful Clarendon College Baseball program,” CC Athletic Director John Green said. “He hit the ground running to finish up recruiting and taking over the last minute details in preparation for the upcoming season.”
Coach Joblin will be in his second year at Clarendon College, and his first as head coach. Joblin is a graduate of University of Central Missouri and was with UCM for three seasons during which the Mules compiled a 143-45 record. The team won the MIAA regular season title once, the MIAA Tournament once, appeared in the regional championship game three times, won one Regional Championship, and had a fourth place finish at the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series.
Prior to his time at UCM, Joblin played for two years at Lamar Community College where his team had a record of 94-27-1. Joblin helped the team to two Empire Conference Championships, two Region IX Tournament Championships, and two Western District Playoff appearances. Both years the Lopes finished in the top 15 of the final national ranking, 4th in 2005.
Joblin is from Eagle, ID, where he graduated from Eagle High School in 2003.
Casey Kreger begins his first year with Clarendon College.
“I am thrilled to have attracted this young outstanding cross country talent to Clarendon College,” Green said. “He has a wealth of knowledge and success in cross country.”
Kreger is a graduate on Cameron University with his Bachelor’s Degree and East Central University with his Master’s Degree is Sports Administration.
He has had a successful cross country career which includes being a graduate assistant coach at Cameron University last year and running cross country at Cameron from 2007-2010.
Previously Kreger ran cross country and track at Virginia Intermont College from 2005-2007, earning NAIA Cross Country Champions in 2005 and 2006 and NAIA All American Indoor Track in 2006 and 2007.
Kreger is a native of Richmond, VA.
CC athletes to play in All-Star game
Four members of the Clarendon College Bulldog Baseball team have been invited to participate with other top junior college players from New Mexico and Texas in the annual Fuddruckers Junior College All-Star Weekend.
Sophomores Alex Howe of Unanderra, Australia; Alberto Morales of Bronx, NY; Wigberto Navarez of Bayamon, PR; and Sam Ouellet of St. Eustache, Quebec, will take part in the games Sept. 30- Oct. 1 at Baylor Ballpark & Getterman Stadium in Waco, Texas.
The first of the four baseball games will begin at 3:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 with a second game scheduled tentatively for 8 p.m. Baseball games will continue through Saturday, Oct. 1 at 11:15 a.m. and tentatively for 3:30 p.m.
Admission for adults will be $6 for a single day and $10 for a tournament pass. Student admission for college students and younger with a student ID will be $5 for a single day and $7 for a tournament pass. All tickets and passes are good for both stadiums.
The tournament is sponsored by Fuddruckers and the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact Blake Harris at (254) 757-5605 or [email protected].
Owls notch homecoming win
The Hedley Owls started slowly but eventually got rolling in a dominating 42-6 win over the Darrouzette Longhorns last Friday night.
The Owls used three 100 yard runners to blow open what was a close game early while picking off 5 passes and recovering 2 fumbles to prevent the Longhorns from gaining traction.
The Owls used a three headed monster at running back to amass over 300 yards on the ground. Nicco Bennett, Chris Blackburn, and Tanner Chambless each ran for over 100 yards, and Coltin Kingston threw for 28 and a score to lead the Owls. Austin Adams led off the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown reception, but that was all the Owls could muster in the first quarter. Nicco Bennett and Tanner Chambless found the endzone on long runs to extend the Owls lead to 22-0 at the break. Hedley broke it open early in the 3rd with 3 quick scores, one from each back, and the route was on.
Defensively the Owls played fantastically. Coltin Kingston led the team with 19 tackles. He also added an interception and a forced fumble. Chris Blackburn had 14 tackles, and Nicco Bennett pitched in with 8 tackles, 3 interceptions and a fumble recovery. Tanner Chambless had 8 tackles and a fumble recovery, and Bryan Evans added an interception and 2 tackles.
The Owls will travel to Amarillo for their next contest with the Holy Cross Mustangs on Friday, September 23, at Glenwood Park at 7:30.
Broncos swat Hornets
Before a packed house in Bronco Stadium on Friday night, Clarendon High School took down a good 2A Tulia team, 16-8. Their play gave the Broncos a huge Homecoming win and added confidence to the young team.
Despite giving up too many yards to penalties, the Broncos endured and controlled the Hornets with great defensive plays. Clarendon, now 3-1 on the season, racked up 279 yards of total offense in the game. Quarterback Chance McAnear and his receivers found a rhythm, and 229 of those years came through the air. One pass struck pay dirt as McAnear hit Jerami Johnson for a 32-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Wes Williams added the two-point bonus to give the Broncos the lead and the eventual win. The Broncos’ first score came in the first quarter when McAnear snuck into the end zone, and Diego Santos added the two-point conversion. Neither team scored in the second half of play.
“We came out in the first quarter and set the tone,” head coach Gary Jack said. “Jerami (Johnson) makes a big hit on the opening kickoff, and we were fired up.”
Jack feels that the Broncos seemed to feel this game more.
“There was more emotion in this game,” Jack said. “We played with more intensity.”
There were a few missteps and lost opportunities to score, however, Jack feels great about the win. Jack credited both the offense and defense for a strong game.
“Our passing and defense really carried us through. Our secondary played really well. Diego, Jonah Sell, Jerami, and Chance did a good job. Rowdy Speed did a good job kicking off for us and Tres Hommel had a good game on defense.”
Jack said Johnson and Trevor Cobb played well on both sides of the ball.
“Our offensive line (the Pigg brothers, Nathan Dziedzic, and Speed) did a good job blocking for Chance so he could make some good passes and for our receivers to make good catches. Nine different players caught passes in the game.”
“I was very pleased with the effort the guys gave Friday night. We have to use that consistency in the next two weeks at home. It is a tough stretch and we will be tested to the max.”
The Broncos will take on Wellington at home Friday, September 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
CC Lady Bulldog is NJCAA Player of the Week
Clarendon College freshman volleyball player Katie Gillmore was named the Division I Player of the Week by the National Junior College Athletic Association today.
Gillmore is an Outside Hitter from Bushland and graduated from Bushland High School. Gillmore (5’ 10”) was the main source of offense last week for the Bulldogs who went 1-1 in two close matches. Despite falling to New Mexico Military Institute in four sets, Gillmore threw down 26 kills on 57 attempts. Defensively, the freshman tallied eight digs. In a five set victory over Ranger College (Texas), the freshman recorded a double-double with 27 kills and 15 digs. This week, Gillmore will lead Clarendon into matches against Western Texas College, Trinidad State JC (Colo.) and Adams State JV.
The Lady Bulldogs play tonight at home @ 7:00pm vs Western Texas in a big conference match
Melaynie Domenech (Monroe College, N.Y.) and Tiffany McClain (Eastfield College, Texas) were named NJCAA Volleyball Players of the Week for Divisions II and III respectively.
Broncos hold off Wheeler
The Broncos founds themselves in a tough game of tug of war in Wheeler Friday night when they took on the Mustangs. And despite the give and take, the Broncos came out on top at 13-12.
Wheeler struck first in the first quarter but missed their extra point. The Broncos answered right back when Charleston Harris made good on a four-yard run to tie the game. After a dry second and third quarter, the Broncos hit pay dirt in the final period when quarterback Chance McAnear hit Trevor Cobb with a 37-yard touchdown pass, and Tyler Burch added the bonus.
Wheeler scored one more time to narrow the gap and then threatened to score in the last few seconds of the game, but the Broncos were able to hold them off and get the big win.
“It was a dog fight,” head coach Gary Jack said. “We had a few mistakes early, and
they (Wheeler) got fired up. It was a tough game, but our guys played well.”
The Broncos racked up 278 yards of total offense to only 170 for the Mustangs. The majority of Clarendon’s yards came through the air, but their running game was on target as well.
“Trevor Cobb had a good game,” Jack said. “He made some great catches for us on offense but also made a lot of tackles on defense. Jacob and Jayson Pigg played good, and Diego Santos had a good defensive game.”
Jack also gave credit to Wes Williams and Tres Hommel for playing well.
The Broncos will face Tulia this week in their Homecoming game at Bronco Stadium. Jack knows the next three games at home will be tough.
“We had too many mistakes against Wheeler and we know we need to clean up some things. We have got to get more consistent. We have seen several good things, but we need to improve in several areas, too.”
The young Bronco team is gaining confidence each week, and Jack knows consistency is key; especially for those players who do not have a lot of Friday night experience.
“We are still encouraged,” Jack said.
The Broncos will take on Tulia at home Friday night in their Homecoming game beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Bronco Stadium.
The British Are Coming
The Enterprise sat down with these two young men, Alex Palomeque of Bristol and Jake Bond of London, both 18, along with their parents, Julia and Gavin Palomeque and Carol and Steven Bond, and Golf Coach and Athletic Director John Green to discuss their journey to Clarendon and their plans while attending CC.
Both Alex and Jake have played golf since age 12 and give almost identical answers to questions despite growing up 100 miles apart and only meeting Thursday.
Q: How did you find out about CC and what’s different about being here?
Jake – The sports agency suggested Coach Green. When I found out (about Clarendon) I looked forward to coming to Texas. I was excited. I had no idea what Texas would be like. Everyone is so friendly here is so friendly. People in London are so grumpy. The weather here is so much warmer and drier. It is quite lovely here.
Alex’s Dad – I expected everyone to be wearing cowboy hats but I’ve seen mostly baseball caps.
Alex – A friend’s brother had played football (soccer) through the agency that told me about Clarendon.
Coach Green – There are agencies in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. You build a relationship with them, and they know what you’re looking for. We look for the whole package – athletics and academics. I’m convinced that we’re going to the national tournament and these young men are going to us there.
Sports agencies work to connect athletes with colleges in U.S. Jake and Alex both intend to transfer to a four-year school after CC and both want to pursue careers in sports management – either as athletic directors or in the corporate world.
Jake – If I can keep a 3-point (grade average), I can move up.
Are their organized sports in schools in England?
Alex’s Dad (who teaches primary school) – There are organized teams but not like the American system. We have clubs outside of the schools.
What differences are there in school?
Alex’s Dad – Academics are different here, and I think both boys are apprehensive. Testing is a concern due to the language differences.
Jake’s Dad – We asked for the bill at a local restaurant last night and the waitress looked right through me. It’s a check… to us a check is something you draw funds from a bank with.
What food will you miss the most?
Jake and Alex – Indian food.
What other cultural differences here?
Jake – Everything is bigger and better here. We came in from the golf course yesterday and coach showed us the cinema (the Sandell Drive In). I thought he was joking. I thought it was an advertising board but it’s a huge outdoor cinema. You sit in your car and watch a movie. I’ve never seen anything like that in my life.
Jake’s Mom – Customer service is phenomenal here – worlds apart from England. The people at the Best Western could not have been nicer. We’re on first name terms with all of them.
Jake’s Dad – We’ve lived in our house 22 years and only know people 2 houses in any direction. Here everyone knows everyone.
Jake’s Mom – I talked to a lady named Pat Knowles at the supermarket and she tried to tell me where she lives and she offered to take care of my son.
Three other English golfers will be attending CC this year. None of these students will be receiving scholarships but instead will pay their own way to be here.
Why did you choose Clarnendon College?
Jake – The level of education is more in depth and is better in America and of course the opportunity to play golf.
Alex – Our main goal is to get on the golf tour but have an education to fall back on.
Alex’s Dad – Ever since Alex started (playing golf), it has been his dream to come to America.
Jake’s Dad – From the parents’ perspective, it was important to us for them to experience a different culture and experience new people. Either boy could have gotten into a university at home. This will make men of them hopefully.
Alex’s Dad – A big selling point for Clarendon was John Green. He has a reputation with the agencies in England, and that swung the balance to Clarendon.
Jake’s Dad – I spoke with two fathers who had previous experience with Coach Green and that made the difference for me.
Gavin – Other colleges wanted to know what Alex would do for them. John wanted to know what he could do for Alex and said he would take care of him.
Jake’s Dad – Jake was offered a scholarship at another college but we felt like Coach Green would take care of him.
The Clarendon Country Club is showing its support for the new team by hosting a CC Meet & Greet on Saturday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. during which the public is invited to meet Alex, Jake, and the other members of the Bulldog Golf Team. The event will be held by the swimming pool and BBQ ribs with all the trimmings will be served for $10 per person.
“We’re excited (about the college program) and hope it will encourage more young people to get involved and people to get their kids involved,” Sherol Johnson, Clarendon Country Club Treasurer said. “These kids are paying their own way at CC, and that’s incredible.”
Green says he is impressed by the club’s enthusiasm for the team.
“I have never had this happen before in my 22 years of coaching.”
New Deal edges Broncos in season opener
The Broncos began the game with two early fumbles which resulted in touchdowns for the Lions in the first half. But Clarendon rallied back to put seven on the board before the break when Charleston Harris took it in from 25 yards out, and Tyler Burch added the kick. Both teams scored eight points in the third quarter and the Broncos’ score came when quarterback Chance McAnear hit Jerami Johnson with a 23-yard pass, and Chancy Williams added the bonus.
Things seemed to turn around somewhat for the Broncos in the final period of play as they put up 13 points on the board.
McAnear and Johnson teamed up again for six on a 27-yard pass, and Wes Williams ran it in from 23 yards out.
Head coach Gary Jack was disappointed with the loss, but felt the Broncos showed a lot of grit.
“We were down by 14 points early in the game and put ourselves in a hole,” Jack said. “We could have shut down right there, but our guys fought back and even took the lead in the third quarter. It was a crazy and wild game and we made too many mistakes early that gave them two scores. But it ended in a close game, and we learned from it. Most of the mistakes we made were little and things we can correct.”
Jack feels the Broncos will be ready for this week’s contest when Vega comes to town and knows more experience on Friday night is key.
“We have a lot of juniors and seniors that didn’t see a lot of playing time last year because of the numbers we had. It will take a game or two to get our confidence going. It is a learning process.”
Jack cited several players with good games. Williams had a good game running the ball, and Harris made some good plays. Jack said Jacob and Jayson Pigg and Jerami Johnson were solid on both sides of the ball. Trevor Cobb made some good catches for the Broncos and played good defense, and Chance McAnear had a good game calling the signals.
“Chance had a good game for us as a sophomore quarterback,” Jack said.
“He had to make some plays and decisions quick and did a good job for us.
“The game was a good test for us, and we will clean it up and be better next week.”
The Broncos play Vega at home Friday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m.
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