The Football Thorobreds are wrapping up their 10th – 2 hour practice today as spring practice comes to an end.  The players will compete against each other this afternoon on “Football Friday” playing their version of Indian Football.  Dr. Rick Arnold will treat the players and coaches with some of his world famous grilled ribeye steaks and Stephanie Anderson (wife of OL coach Kevin) will provide some of her fantastic desserts.  Many thanks to all who will provide for the boys.

The players had a very good practice on Thursday, displaying a lot of energy and heart as the practice concluded with some good crisp, explosive hitting in a 1 on 1 drill.

Two (2) important, upcoming events are the trash pickup on this Sunday, 5/5/13 at 1PM at the Oddville School parking lot and the Booster meeting on Tuesday, 5/14/13 at 6PM at the High School cafeteria.  Other important dates are listed in the previous posts.

“Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority.”

Due to calendar/meeting conflicts, there will be NO archery practice on Wednesday, April 24th.

Nationals are in Louisville on May 11th. The cost per archer is $25. Please send this fee to practice with you child on Monday, April 29th, if you have not already done so. Also, please let me know if your child will ride the bus to nationals both ways, only going or not at all.

Approximately 20 – 25 football players, weightlifters, tracksters, and baseball players have been practicing football fundamentals and techniques this past week during Spring Football Practice from 5 to 7 PM.

The team is continuing to work hard in the weight room and then going to practice.  Drills and learning the fundamentals and techniques of playing football have been the main focus.  KHSAA rules state that football teams have three weeks to get in 10 – 2 hour practices.  We will be completing Week 1 on Friday, 4/19 with Practice #3.  The willingness to be successful and the will to win attitude is high among the players and coaching staff. 

Important dates for Players, Parents, Guardians, Fans, Boosters;

Tuesday, May 14, 6 to 8 PM  – Parent/Booster Meeting in HCHS Cafeteria

Tuesday, June 18, 5 to 7 PM - Free Physicals at Harrison Memorial Hospital

Thursday,Friday, Saturday – June 27 to June 29 – NASCAR Fundraiser

In Life and in Football, there is no reset button – there is a WINNER and a loser!

Weightlifting, Spring Practice, and Fundraisers are the three main items the High School Football team are focusing on currently.

Weightlifting:  Approximately 20 – 25 players are lifting weights and working hard with plyometric training four days a week after school.  Coaches McCann and Tolle are instructing and pushing the players to get stronger and quicker.  The Harrison County team competed at Western Hills High School recently with four other teams; Collins, Tates Creek, Franklin County, and Western Hills in a strongman competition.  The Thorobreds tied for first, but settled for second due to tiebreaker rules.  More coverage is in the Democrat.  Congratulations to the Thorobred Football/Weightlifting Team!

Spring Practice:  Spring football practice starts on Monday, April 15 from 5PM to 7PM.  KHSAA rules state that  high schools have a window of three connsecutive weeks to have 10 – 2 hour practices during a predesignated date selection.  Practices will revolve around the weather and other spring sports contests.  We hope to coordinate with other spring sports contests and practices so that as many players can participate in spring football practice.  Harrison County High School has many student athletes that play multiple sports which is strongly encouraged from the football perspective.  Spring practice is open to everyone at the practice field which is beside Shirley Park -Fillies Softball Field.

Fundraisers:  Our team hopes to purchase much needed new helmets, shoulder pads, and uniforms for the upcoming season.  We also need operating funds for away game travel, home game referees, meals for the players, equipment, and other items.  We must get this done through fundraisers and donations.  We will be having a Booster Meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 PM in the high school cafeteria to discuss fundraisers.  All parents, guardians, fans, and any interested persons who want to help the team are encouraged to attend.

Thank you for visiting the HCHS Football Blog and stay tuned for upcoming information.

“The climate has changed - do your part to change the culture.”

We are very proud of all of our archers! We are heading to Nationals! Both teams qualified! Congrats also to Kaitlin F. – 5th place KHSAA female, Steven O. – 3rd place 6th grade male and Macy R. – 2nd place middle school female!
There will be no practice this week. We will resume practice next Monday, March 25th (3:30 – 5), but until further notice we will only practice 2 days per week.

Mondays 3:30 – 5 (High School Students plus any others who want to come.)
Wednesday 3:30 – 5 (Middle School Students plus any others who want to come.)

Spring Football Practice starts April 15, Monday from 5 PM to 7Pm.

Congratulations to Harrison Co High and Harrison Co Middle archery teams! Both placed 1st in the NASP 8th region tournament! Harrison Co High was also the 1st place winner in the KHSAA 8th region! We also had several individual award winners! We are very proud of all of our archers!

Practice this week:

Tuesday, March 5th 3:30 – 6 – High School Team
Wednesday, March 6th 3:30 – 6 – Middle School Team and elementary students
Thursday, March 7th 3:30 – 6 – High School Team

***The above practices are set so that we can concentrate on the upcoming state tournament. If your child is on the state high school team, he/she needs to be at practice at least twice a week. He/she may come all days, if desired. If your child is on the middle school team and can not come on the designated day or would like more than one day of practice, he/she is welcome to attend practice with the high school team.

Practice today for Elementary students 3:30 – 5.
Practice tomorrow for Middle School 3:30 – 5.
Practice Thursday for High School 3:30 – 5.
If your child wants extra practice this week in preparation for regionals, please send them to any of the practices. Coach Yearsley will also be staying late on Wednesday and Thursday for anyone wanting extra practice.

This week in Archery:

Individual Harrison County winners were:
M Clough – 5th place elementary division female
S Oaks – 1st place elementary division male
R Mullins – 5th place elementary division male
M Robles – 3rd place middle school division female
H Griffith – 4th place middle school division female
D Moore – 2nd place middle school division male
K Farthing – 1st place high school division female
M Roberts – 2nd place high school division female
B Darnell – 3rd place high school division female
S McCall – 4th place high school division female
A Gray – 5th place high school division female
K Yearsley – 1st place high school division male and 1st place overall male
A Moore – 3rd place high school division male
B White – 5th place high school division male

This week in Archery:

Monday Practice for HS – 3:30 – 5
Tuesday Practice for EL – 3:30 – 5
Tuesday Practice for HS – 5:00- 6:15
Wednesday Practice for MS – 3:30 – 5
Thursday Practice for HS BOYS and GIRLS – 3:30 – 5

Thank you for your help/support!!!!!
Click here to view the full year calendar for Archery practice and event schedule. You may click on each event/practice session to view more details about each. Check back often as information will be added.