Sports

Three Blackhawks traveled to Jefferson City on Friday to compete in the state track meet held at Lincoln University. Coach Cochran commented, “I was really impressed by how the kids were focused this weekend. They really wanted to do well, not just be there. Logan Jennings really got the short end of the stick when track officials disallowed his pole on a technicality. However, he did have another pole to use. Logan Tallman and Austin Corley ran well I thought. Medaling in two events as sophomores is pretty rare. They ran some of their best times of the year. it was a good season.

The Adrian R-3 top athletes for 2012-2013 were recognized. Receiving the Girls All Sports Award was Kireston Luptak (right) and the Jimmy Sexson Award went to Joe Collins (left).

To learn who received other AHS sports awards, please read the May 23 and May 30 issues of The Adrian Journal.

Three qualify for State Track Meet to be held this weekend in Jefferson City

The 1967-68 Adrian Blackhawks basketball team met at Wimfield’s on Main as they celebrated 45 years. The 1967-68 team had a 28-1 record. They won 27 games in a row with their only loss being to Archie in Districts. Their combined record for the 67-68 and 68-69 seasons they were 48-7, the best record in school history. Jim Sterns was named All-American in 1969. Their coach, Dale Cooper was in attendance. He traveled with his daughter Lynne from Skiatook, OK (200) miles to join in the celebration.

This year Alumni Sand Volleyball was added to the day’s activities. It was organized by Kelsi (Wimsatt) Robards. It was a 4 team tournament that began at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Right: Team Aces and Braces participating in the volleyball tournament.

Far right: The winner of the tournament was the team of Kelsi (Wimsatt) Robards, Jill (Oldfield) Jacobs, Chara (Oldfield) Jensen, Savanah (Erickson) Turner, Josh Hubbard, and Tyler Ryser.

(photos by Kyla Pierce)