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The 2007 OHS varsity soccer team.
The Oakwood Soccer Jacks had a bye in the first round of post season tournament play as they were seeded first in the sectional. On Oct. 20, they hosted Northeastern Springfield and won 3-0. Addison Wille scored the first and winning goal with an assist from Tristan Schnader. Wille scored again from an assist by Philip Wille followed by the third goal by Philip Wille with an assist from Zach Rodabaugh, all in the first half.
On Oct. 25, the Jacks played the Kenton Ridge Cougars on a neutral field at West Carrollton. The game began with a midfield battle culminating in the first goal by Cougar Mohammed Salhieh, who tore 60 yards down the right wing with the ball, beating the Jacks’ defense to tuck the ball into the lower corner netting. The Jacks began to control with the Cougars countering. At 19 minutes, Schnader threaded the ball into the box to Andrew Morris, who passed back to Schnader on the run, who drove across the field and then crushed the ball from 30 yards into the upper left corner netting, over the glove of the outstretched keeper to put the Jacks on the scoreboard. Three minutes later, David Shephard passed the ball into the box to Addison Wille who made the short pass to Zach Hood, who chipped the ball with one touch into the upper left nets to put Oakwood ahead. But four minutes later, the Cougars countered with zigzag passing downfield, ending in a header past Oakwood’s Scott Harman to tie the score. But Oakwood stormed back with a long thread from Schnader to Kissock on wing who found Addison Wille inside the box for a left footed score into the lower right netting. 30 seconds later, Schnader found Addison Wille who then passed to Philip Wille who slid the ball into the nets in the lower corner for the final score of 4-2, icing the sectional championship for the Oakwood Soccer Jacks, who outshot their opponents 26-14.
On Oct. 27, the Jacks, 15-3, played the divisional championship finals at Franklin field on a fast, wet artificial turf against the Archbishop McNicholas Rockets with a record of 11-5. The Rockets had a strong defense, but play was fairly even throughout the game with Oakwood having greater possession and better scoring opportunities within the penalty box than their opponents.
However, the Rockets scored on a counterattack due to a defensive error and then on a stunning midfield goal by their star player. The Jacks put one in the nets in the second half to pull one back, but the play was called back for offsides and the goal disallowed. It wasn’t to be Oakwood’s day, but they took home second place medals as the divisional runners-up as an end to a great season. Their final record was
15 - 4.
Tickets for the Oakwood vs Alter football game are on sale from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday and 5 pm-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights in the athletic office of Oakwood High School.
Presale tickets are $6. Oakwood keeps a percentage of presale tickets. Tickets at the gate are $8. Student and adult tickets are the same price. The game is Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Fairmont High School.
The Oakwood Jacks Select Basketball Program will field 4th,5th and 6th grade level teams for boys enrolled in the Oakwood School District. This is a competitve program that will compete in the Dayton Metro Basketball League as well as area tournaments.
There will be a one time $10 registration fee for both try-outs. Interested boys should plan to attend both try-out dates. For more information please contact Leigh Franch 396-0379 or Anne Thompson Pepper 294-7360.
By H.W. Sizek
The Oakwood High School Cross Country Team ran in the OHSAA regional tournament held at Hobart Arena in Troy. On the five kilometer course under blustery skies Oakwood had two qualify to run in next week’s state competition.
The Oakwood girls were led by Julia Sizek, who finished tenth overall and earned a spot in the state tournament. Elizabeth Connelly finished 18th and senior Natalie Denka 67th. Ericha Griep and Hilary Beyer also scored for the Jills. Shannon Hallinan also completed the course for Oakwood.
The Jacks were led again by Peter Hix who finished sixth overall and also earned a trip to the state tournament. In their last cross country race, seniors John Taylor and Gabe Svobodny finished 29th and 44th respectively. Tory Tomlinson and Marc Skill rounded out the scoring for the Jacks. Joey Neff and Chris Wolcott also completed the course for Oakwood.
Next week Sizek and Hix will run at Scioto Downs in Columbus at 11:50 a.m. and 2 p.m. respectively. In Division II, 149 girls and 148 boys comprise the sixteen teams and individuals who have qualified for the state competition..
Photo by Leon Chuck
Julia Sizek leads the pack. She finished 10th overall and is headed to Scioto Downs this weekend.
The City of Oakwood is now accepting registration for OCC Youth Basketball. Children in grades 1st-6th are encouraged to sign up. League begins November 26. This is a recreational league with the emphasis on fun, education, sportsmanship and teamwork. Registration deadline Sunday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information please stop by 105 Patterson Road, or call 298-0775.
All games are played on Sunday afternoons at Edwin D. Smith Elementary School. The league is limited to 6 teams. Schedule will be based on final numbers of teams. Registration deadline is Sunday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. For more information please stop by 105 Patterson Road, or call 298-0775.
The Oakwood Adult Co-Ed Volleyball league combines recreation and competition in an enjoyable, community setting with the emphasis on good conduct and friendly play. Games are played at Edwin D. Smith Elementary School, 1701 Shafor Blvd. Due to the space limitations, the league will be limited to 8 teams. Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. For more information please stop by 105 Patterson Road, or call 298-0775.
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