Wishing for a win on the Wizards

The Noblesville Schools administration did not stand a chance against the famous Harlem Wizards’ basketball team. On Feb. 21 the gym was packed with spectators waiting to see the stunts and tricks of the Wizards. The administration lost a hard fought battle coming up just short of the Wizards. Teachers and principals from every school came out to play and cheer with a crowd packed with Noblesville students of all ages. It was an entertaining night and a large fundraiser for The Noblesville Schools Education Foundation. The money will go to classroom grants and scholarships for seniors. The... Read more

Basketball teams set goals for the new season

Pink jerseys. That is what the members of the girls varsity basketball team wore to support breast cancer awareness during one of their first home games of the season against Westfield. On the other hand, the boys varsity team, in traditional black and gold, had the opportunity to face off against North Central. Regardless of the cause, each team had a goal in mind. In the first tip-off the game, junior Kole Brinegar, and sophomores Jack Trittipo and Max Meehan set themselves in preparation. Tip-offs in the game determine who has first possession of the ball, and both teams stand at the ready. With... Read more

Sports are alternates to a brighter future

Some students make straight As and get into top ten percent, while others focus on making their grades meet the same level as their athletism. Working hard on and off the court are, the only way they feel that their goals will be achieved. Sports are a main revenue that many students get into college. An athlete rather meet the state standard than try to excel in academics for a slot at their dream school. Sophomore Justin Pegues plays basketball, but keeps a realistic views of his future.“I would like to go, [to the NBA] but everyone doesn’t make it,” Pegues said. He has a bigger dream... Read more

Boys tennis team makes “racquet” in lineup change

Freshman Cameron Thompson drops his racquet at a Lions Creek practice court. Strengthening his volley, this freshman prepares for a season chock full of doubles matches by putting in extra hours off the Millers' courts.“It’s about seeing who plays well together. I’m trying to give people an opportunity,” junior varsity coach Mr. Butch Robbins said. Serving a slice to their players, Noblesville boys tennis coaches Tim Samons and Butch Robbins have revamped their player roster in hopes of rallying a conference run. Out of the autumn gates with determination, the boys tennis team has... Read more

Shooting for sectionals

Basketball. Most people, regardless of whether they play basketball or not, know that fundamentals are key to being a good player and having a good team. So what is the girls’ basketball team doing to make their season the best yet? “Our goals are to have a winning season and to have a chance to win our sectional,” coach Donna Keck said. One strategy the team has to help them improve their game is to keep up with their opponents. They know their rivals’ offensive and defensive plays. The team also watches films of their opponents and look at that team’s best players. The... Read more

The return of Super Bowl Sunday

Photo by C. Jordan Junior Molly Grooms and sophomore Timmy Lafever both hoped to see the Colts go against the Saints for the win, but the Indianapolis Colts are out. A definite blow, but the Super Bowl presses forward. Grooms is still proud of her Colts for making it to the playoffs though. Molly said, “The fact that we made it to the playoffs with so many key players injured shows that our team is continuing to fight even though we had a rough season.” Lafever guarantees major parties will still go down on Super Bowl Sunday 2011. He had his plans for the big day laid out a year in advance. “For... Read more

Having a ball with the armed forces

Many Americans seem to be taken over by football fever as the winter months lead up to the upcoming Superbowl. For football coach Lance Scheib, this season has more in store than a televised game. Chosen to be a coach for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the football season presented Scheib with a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Army Bowl is a prestigious invitation-only football camp that encompasses up to 14 hours of practice as well as special events with an Army individual who has received either a purple heart or a bronze metal. “This is a dream come true,” Scheib said.... Read more

Boys’ volleyball strikes back

Winter. What a cold, bitter, downright miserable season. With winter comes black ice, car accidents, dry skin, gloomy skies, and the end of football. What is there to look forward to? This is the common, sour mood of many high school students, but for some, there is a small light in the midst of this dark time of year. That light would be volleyball. The boys volleyball team will be starting up again this winter, and those interested in it are nothing but excited for the new season. “I’m looking forward to the amount of people we had come to the call-out,” Sophomore Zach Nichols said. Nichols... Read more

Boys’ varsity soccer is stopped short by Cathedral

The boys’ varsity soccer teams kicked up the intensity for regionals but was defeated by Cathedral on Wednesday, October 13th with a losing score of 2-1. The Millers faced off at North Central. Sophomore Cam Krivoshia, who was a starter in almost every regular season game, was not expecting the loss. “We were all really pumped, and I thought we had a pretty good chance of getting to semi-state,” said Krivoshia. An example of the enthusiasm is still blatantly obvious as many of the players’ traditionally abnormal hair cuts remain. Senior Blake Green was just as surprised as Krivoshia... Read more

Q and A with Grace Herron

1.) When were you nominated to be on the poster? -I was nominated in the summer 2.) Who nominated you? -Mrs. Keck, the girl’s basketball coach nominated me. 3.) What does your poster endorse? -It also endorses being tobacco free. 4.) Does anyone ever say anything to you about it? -Not yet, the posters don’t come out until October. 5.) How much of an effect do the posters have, in your opinion? -Since we [Bates and Herron] stay away from tobacco, its not that hard for everyone else not to either. 6.) Does having a guy and a girl each have a poster have a larger effect on students than... Read more

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