2012 PeyBack Classic to Kick-off Varsity Football Season

The 2012 Peyton Manning PeyBack Classic XIII will be held on Friday, August 17^th at Lucas Oil Stadium.  The first game of the double header begins at 6:00 pm with our own Heritage Christian Eagles vs. rival Cardinal Ritter followed by game two with Merrillville vs. Warren Central.  Gates open at 5:30pm.

“We are so excited to begin our season with this game at Lucas Oil Stadium.  What a special first night of High School football.  Our hope is that we can end the season as well at Lucas Oil Stadium playing for the State Championship!” said Varsity Head Football Coach Ron Qualls.

Peyton Manning launched the PeyBack Classic in 2000.  To date over 35 Indiana high schools have participated in the event, allowing hundreds of student athletes the opportunity to play on an NFL sanctioned field.  Manning established the PeyBack Foundation in 1999 to help disadvantaged youth build a successful future.  The Foundation accomplishes its mission through helping established community-based programs provide fundamental leadership and growth opportunities for kids. The PeyBack Foundation focuses its efforts in a three state region and has donated more than $6 million to youth organizations in Indiana, Tennessee, and Louisiana since its inception.

Many thanks to our athletic training partner, St. Vincent’s Health for making our participation in the PeyBack Classic possible.  Advanced discounted ticket sales will begin Wednesday, August 1 in the Fine Arts Building entrance or the Athletic Department.  Ticket prices are $5.00 (adults) and $3.00 (students in high school and below).  Ages 5 and under are free.  Ticket prices at the gate on the day of the event will be $10 and $6.00 for youth 12 and under.  Bring the family and come support your school and team at this unique event; what a great way to ‘kick-off’ the school year!

Student Athlete Echocardiogram Screenings Offered

The St. Vincent Medical Group Cardiology Services will once again be performing athlete Echo screenings on Wednesday, August 29 AND Tuesday, September 18 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at their office located at 106th and North Meridian Street.  The screening is to help identify several leading causes of congenital cardiovascular conditions placing athletes at risk for sudden collapse and/or death.   You must register for the screening by calling 338-CARE (2273).

Football Team Advances to National 7 on 7 Tournament

Heritage Christian will represent the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL High School Player Development National 7 on 7 Tournament at the Colts' training facility this weekend. The tournament, which will include teams representing each of the 32 NFL franchises, begins Friday, July 13 at 8 a.m. and concludes Saturday, July 14.  The event is open to the public and admission is free.

The 7 on 7 format does not include linemen and teams can only pass the ball. Plays are run every 25 seconds and the quarterback must throw the ball within four seconds or it is a loss of down.

"It's a neat opportunity, especially to represent the Colts," said Matt Hunt (senior).  “There’s going to be some Division I talent, so that's going to be good for us to compete with."

This is the first time the tournament has been held in Indianapolis and the first time all 32 NFL teams are represented.

Heritage Christian advanced to the event by winning the southern portion of the state tournament at the Colts' facility on June 16. The Eagles played eight games that day, eventually beating Cathedral, which has won the past two Class 4A state titles, and 2A rival Cardinal Ritter to reach the title game. Hunt threw just one interception on 350-plus passes. 

Hunt has several strong receivers, led by Anthony Warrum (senior), who had 71 catches last season.  "Everything really has to be a no-huddle shotgun system, which is really what we play at Heritage," Coach Ron Qualls said.  "So it plays well for us."

Having this national event in our own city, AND having our Eagles earn a spot to compete is a win/win; come out and see our guys in action!

Andy Shaffer to be part of 2012 World Football Championships

Heritage Christian Athletic Trainer, Andy Shaffer, has been selected to travel with USA Football to be part of the 2012 World Football Championships in Austin, Texas from June 30 to July 7.  St. Vincent Sports Performance is a high level partner with USA Football and was honored to select the medical team that will be covering the largest football event in the world.  Andy will have the opportunity to work with some of the top athletes in the United States and the world.  We know that Andy will bring back these experiences to enhance the care of our own athletes at Heritage.  Congratulations Andy! 

Lady Eagles WIN First Heritage Softball Sectional Championship!

Congratualtions to the the High School Varsity Softball team for winning the first Softball Sectional Championship in the school's history.  Coach Rich Bailey led the team to victory over Park Tudor (22-2) and John Marshall (15-0) for the title.  The team will advance to Regionals next Tuesday, May 29; game time and location will be announced as soon as the winner of Sectional 41 is determined.  GO EAGLES - all the way to State!

Middle School Fall Sport Start Dates

The following official start dates have been established for Middle School fall team sports.  Sixth grade participation is allowed on all teams EXCEPT football and cheerleading.  Report to the High School gym on the designated date for direction on practice location.  A current sports physical (on the appropriate IHSAA form) is required to begin practice – no exceptions.    Please contact Kiel Atkinson, Middle School Athletic Director with any questions, kiel.atkison@heritagechristian.net.

 

August 1                              Cheerleading (no 6^th graders)

August 1                              Football Equipment Handout (no 6^th graders)

August 2                              Football First Practice (no 6^th graders)

August 13                            Coed Tennis

August 14                            Soccer – Girls

August 14                            Soccer – Boys

August 16                            Cross Country

Summer High School Training Schedule Announced

The High School summer training schedule has been determined as follows.  Please call the Athletic Department at (317) 813-3889 with any questions or email sandy.mccarthy@heritagechristian.net.

May 28 – June 8

Camp Weeks - ZONE training will be offered Monday through Thursday from 11:30a to 12:30p.  All High School athletes are welcome and encouraged to attend.

June 11 – June 29

Team Specific Training - All sessions include ½ hour of weight training.  G indicates a session where girls from cross country, cheerleading, swimming, golf, lacrosse, softball, tennis and track may participate.  B indicates a session where boys from cross country, swimming, golf, lacrosse, baseball, tennis and track may participate.
 

Mondays and Wednesdays

8-9:15am - Girls Soccer G

8:45-10a - Volleyball and Girls Basketball

Tuesdays and Thursdays

8-9:15am - Boys Soccer B

8:45-10a - Boys Basketball

3:30-5:30p - Football and Boys Lacrosse

July 1 – July 8                IHSAA Moratorium Week

July 9 – July 20              Same schedule indicated in chart above.

July 22 – July 28            Moratorium Week

July 30                            All High School Fall Practices Begin

HCSN Radio / WWDL 91.3 to Broadcast Boys Baseball City Tournament

Heritage will host the first round of the boys varsity baseball City Tournament on Wednesday, May 2.  Game time is 5:00pm.  We are excited that the game will be broadcast live by HCSN Radio/WWDL 91.3.  Plan to come out and cheer for the home team!  Rain, rain go away.

My Kid is so good! Why aren't the D1's recruiting him or her?!

You would think a kid that was Gatorade Player of the Year in their state would be flooded with offers. Only Boise State, Eastern Washington and Idaho offered scholarships to Kellen Moore, who would go on and finish 4th in the Heisman as a senior at Boise State. This was after he set state records with 787 completions in High School and led his Prosser High teams to a 36-3 record.

Why did he receive such little recruiting and why is he not getting much interest from the NFL now?  Explore the issue in the article by Charlie Adams linked below.  The answers can help you avoid the frustrations that hit so many families in recruiting.
http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2012/04/25/charlie-adams-on-the-measureables-challenge-in-d1-recru/

SAVE THE DATE, May 16, 2012 (All Sports Year End Celebration)

Make plans now to attend the All Sports Year End Celebration and Reception on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Elementary School gym.  The Athletic Booster Club invites all high school athletes, their families and coaches to this special event celebrating an exciting year in high school athletics.  Athlete of the Year and ‘Doc’ Richards Scholastic Award winners will be announced along with recognition of athletes in multiple other areas.  Guest speaker, Dr. Rob Bell, Author and Sports Psychologist will share his wisdom on the topic of Mental Toughness in Sports.  A dessert and beverage reception will be offered.  Save the date now and plan on attending this sure to be memorable evening.

Students Join Forces to SAVE OUR PELLETS!

FORCE 15, a service project oriented school club of students from the class of 2015, along with members of the high school men’s lacrosse team, combined forces this past Saturday and took on a major Athletic/Maintenance Department project here on our own campus to save our pellets!

An urgent need arose when the containers that house the artificial rubber turf pellets (used to maintain the stadium field), began to break down from being exposed to weather.  Transferring the pellets to more permanent containers was estimated to take days to accomplish.  These hard working students completed about 90% of the job on Saturday despite 40⁰ temperatures and strong winds.

This service project coincided with Global Youth Service Day, an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes millions of youth who improve their communities through service learning.  Established in 1988, GYSD is the largest and longest running service event in the world and is celebrated in over 100 countries.

The Athletic Department would like to extend a huge thank you to FORCE 15 and the high school men’s lacrosse team for preserving about $6,000 worth of turf pellets which now can be used to maintain our stadium field (a valuable resource) for years to come.

If you are a current freshman at Heritage and may be interested in future FORCE 15 service projects, please see Grant Costakis or Mr. Dawkins.  Great work men!

Eagle Point Welcomes Visitors

We are excited to launch the opening of Eagle Point!  For those who have not heard, Eagle Point is the newly constructed small building just inside the school’s front gate entrance.  Eagle Point was created to enhance the safety and security of our campus and also allow for a more efficient approach to managing multiple after school activities such as athletic events, fine arts performances and rentals.

On occasion, especially during the spring months, Eagle Point will be staffed by Heritage employees who will greet cars, sell event tickets, provide directional assistance to visitors, and also deter those who may be entering campus just to cruise the lot looking for theft opportunities.  We ask that you please use caution upon entering campus and make allowances when Eagle Point is operational.  As adjustments are being made to staffing, please be patient and courteous to the workers who are out there acting as hosts for the school.  If you have any questions regarding Eagle Point, please feel free to contact Ed Ingle, Director of Safety and Security at ed.ingle@heritagechristian.net.

United to Battle Hunger Food Collection for Gleaners Food Bank

Heritage Christian High School Men’s Lacrosse is challenging Cathedral High School Men’s Lacrosse in a battle:  "United To Battle Hunger".  These two lacrosse teams are capitalizing on an established rivalry as their motivation to compete in a food collection drive for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.  Beginning Monday, April 9^th, and continuing through Friday, April 13^th, each high school will collect non-perishable food items on their campus,  leading up to the men’s lacrosse game Friday evening.   Gleaners Food Bank will be on hand at the game to count each school’s food donation at half-time and declare the winner!  High School faculty, staff, and students with their families are encouraged to participate by bringing non-perishable food pantry items to HCS, placing them in the collection bins located in the Fine Arts Building lobby, the HS Gym lobby, and other locations within the high school.  You can also bring additional food pantry donations to the lacrosse game, which begins at  7:30 PM on the stadium turf.   Please show your support for this event  and come to the men’s lacrosse game Friday evening, April 13^th, 7:30 PM to join these two lacrosse teams as they are United To Battle Hunger!

High School Basketball Open Gyms

Beginning Monday, April 9, Coach Rick Risinger (girls) and Coach Kyle Bloom (boys) will host High School Basketball open gyms.  The intent of the open gym is to provide an opportunity for any current 9^th through 12^th grade student to get together on a weekly basis and play basketball.  Participation by 8^th graders (incoming freshman) will not be allowed until the end of this school year.  Please see the schedule below for specific days/times.  All open gyms will be held in the High School gym.  Come out and enjoy the fellowship, exercise and fun with others that share the same love of the game!  If you have any questions, please contact the coaches at rmrisinger@gotown.net (girls) and kylebloom@pga.com (boys).

Girls

Mondays and Wednesdays (3:30-5:30pm) AND Thursdays (6:00-7:30pm)

Boys

Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:30-5:30pm)

Think Sports Physicals NOW for 2012/13 - Upcoming St. Vincent Clinics Announced

It’s that time of year when all High School athletes should be planning on obtaining their sports physical for the 2012/13 school year (especially fall athletes).  A physical conducted on or after April 1, 2012 will cover an athlete to participate in high school sports the entire 2012/13 school year.  A physical obtained PRIOR to April 1, 2012 will expire with the current school year.  St. Vincent’s is again offering sports physical clinics to Heritage athletes for $20; of which $10 will be given back to our school.  The following clinics are currently scheduled; no appointment is necessary!  Prior to going to a clinic, please go to www.ihsaa.org/forms/PhysicalForm.pdf and print the IHSAA sports physical form to take to the clinic.

Sunday, May 6, 2012                                                   

St. Vincent Sports Performance

8227 Northwest Blvd. Suite 160

3:00pm to 6:00PM

Sunday, June 10, 2012

St. Vincent Hospital Carmel

13500 N. Meridian, Entrance 5

3:00pm to 6:00pm

Booster Club – ‘Calling of Courage’ – March 28

Dave Freeman, Athletic Booster Club President, is excited to announce a ‘Calling of Courage’ for all HCS parents on Wednesday, March 28 at 5:30 in the Health Room (located in the High School gym building).  The purpose of the ‘call’ is to give parents an opportunity to be a part of the backbone of the athletic programs we all use as a tool to teach our children fundamentals and life lessons in a manner pleasing to HIM.

The meeting is just that; we want to MEET you and hear how YOU feel led (big or small) to further the great programs we have been privileged enough to enjoy.  The success of our Athletic Booster Club moving forward into the 2012-13 school year relies on all of us.  If you or someone you know cannot attend, but feels called to help in some way, please contact Dave at davidafreeman4@gmail.com.  There are a variety of opportunities to get involved even this spring.  We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you on March 28!

SPRING Spirit Wear and Garage Signs Now Available

Spirit Wear for SPRING sports is now available!  Go to http://www.hcsgear.mylogoshop.com/ to check out the variety of options for each sport and to order.  Orders received by March 4 will be shipped directly to your home by March 16.  ALSO, new this year are Spirit Garage Signs (we know you have seen them around your neighborhood) and magnets.  You can obtain an order form from a coach or the Athletic Department.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Athletic Department at (317) 813-3889. 

High School and Middle School ZONE Training Schedule – Spring 2012

The 2012 spring ZONE training schedule for the remainder of the school year is as follows.  Sessions will take place as indicated.  Middle School Intro to Zone is intended as a primer for 8^th grade only boys and girls to introduce them to High School level Zone training (sessions will run 60 to 75 minutes).   

Mondays

Ø  3:30-4:30pm MS Intro to ZONE  (8^th grade only) in Cafetorium

Ø  4:30-5:30pm HS Girls Softball in Cafetorium

Tuesdays

Ø  3:30-5:00pm HS Coed Out-of-season (combination of conditioning and weight training) Mezzanine and Weight Room

Wednesdays

Ø  3:30 HS Girls Tennis on Tennis Courts

Ø  3:30 HS Boys Golf on Tennis Courts for stretching and then to Weight Room

Ø  4:30 HS Boys Lacrosse on Stadium field (weather permitting)

Thursdays

Ø  3:30 to 5:00pm HS Coed Out-of-season (combination of conditioning and weight training) Mezzanine and Weight Room

Ø  5:00 HS Girls Lacrosse (30 minute session) in Main gym

Boys Swim/Dive Team Soar at Sectionals!

The Heritage Boys Swim and Dive teams participated in Sectional Finals at Lawrence North on Saturday and swam tremendously.  Lifetime best swims in almost ALL events were achieved!  Unlike other sports, there are two components to measure success in swimming; winning, but more importantly, personal improvement.  Our teams excelled in both categories and broke four school records!

200 Free Relay (1:32.67) Max Roberts, Kenny Kha, Scott Osborne, James Waggoner

400 Free Relay (3:27.92) Zack Alves, Kenny Kha, Scott Osborne, James Waggoner

200 Freestyle (1:46.15) James Waggoner – with a career best time and shattering the school record

50 Freestyle (22.86) James Waggoner

Dive Results:  Colin Daly (9^th place) and Nick Doss (13^th)

If success is equated to winning, we did not win Sectionals, placing sixth.  If success is equated to rising to the challenge and being the best you can be, Heritage WON!!!!  Congratulations to the boys swim/dive teams!  We are so proud of you!

Middle School Spring Sport Tryout Dates

The following start dates have been announced for Middle School Spring Sports.  See notation by each sport to see if 6^th grade participation is allowed.  This is also with the understanding that 6^th graders will be competing with 7^th and 8^th graders.  There will also be callout meetings or sign-up sheets PRIOR to these dates so please make sure your child listens carefully to daily announcements at school for more information.  Remember that your student athlete must have a current sports physical on file in the Athletic Department to participate on any team.  If you have questions, please contact the coach or Michelle York at michelle.york@heritagechristian.net.

Baseball (boys) – Tryouts begin Monday, March 19^th  3:30-5:30

Coach is Duane Zenn:  dzmpc@att.net

Softball (girls) – Tryouts begin Wednesday, March 14^th  3:30-5:30 (6^th grade participation is allowed)

Coach is Charlie Thomas:  cthomas@sjcassoc.com

Track (coed) – Track will begin on Monday, March 12^th  3:30-5:30 (6^th grade participation is allowed)

Coach is Matt Barker:  matt.barker@heritagechristian.net

Boys Lacrosse – Tryouts begin on Monday, March 12^th 3:30-5:30

Coach is Eric McKenzie:  eric@sbauerfunds.com

Girls Lacrosse – Practice begins on Saturday, March 10^th TBD (6^th grade participation is allowed)

Coach is Bob Thomas:  bthomas@shorr.com

Middle School Boys 7th and 8th Grade Lacrosse Call Out and Parent Meeting

Coach Eric McKenzie will hold a call out and parent meeting for any 7^th or 8^th grade boy interested in joining the school’s outdoor lacrosse team this spring.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23 at 6:00pm in the Health Room, located in the High School gym building (second floor).  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the coach at eric@sbauerfunds.com (335-3345) or Michelle York at michelle.york@heritagechristian.net.

Undecided about Joining the High School Softball Team?

Varsity Softball Coach Rich Bailey will be holding an informal question and answer session on Wednesday, February 22 at 3:15 in the high school commons.  If you have never played before and are still trying to decide, or if you have already decided to play and have questions, stop by on Wednesday and meet the coach and some of the team.

Student Athlete Echocardiogram Screenings – March 1

The St. Vincent Medical Group will once again be performing Echo screenings on Thursday, March 1 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the St. Vincent Heart Center located at 10580 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis (3rd floor).  The screening is used to help identify several leading causes of congenital cardiovascular conditions placing athletes at risk for sudden collapse and/or death.  The assessment is open to any student athlete who will be entering the sixth grade in the fall of 2012.  You must register for the screening by calling 338-CARE (2273).  There is a $20 charge for the test and it takes about 20 minutes.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Athletic Department at (317) 813-3889.  This screening is NOT required to participate in our Athletic programs.

Softball Open Gym - All High School Girls WELCOME!

Softball Coach Rich Bailey is inviting every High School girl to consider coming out for softball this spring.  There is an open gym this Saturday at 2:00pm in the Auxiliary gym.  Why not come and give it a try?  Join a GREAT group of teammates as they continue the journey; just ask the girls who are already a part of the program about their experience!  Hope to see you tomorrow at 2:00pm!

Track & Field Call Out Meeting – January 26

There will be a call-out meeting for any high school student interested in joining this spring’s Track and Field team on Thursday, January 26th from 3:15-3:30pm in Coach Eric Richey's classroom (H-5).  If you are not able to attend the meeting but are interested in joining the team, please stop by Coach Richey’s classroom this week and sign up. 

Middle School Girls’ Lacrosse Call Out – January 24

Calling all 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade girls interested in joining the fastest growing sport at Heritage – LACROSSE!  The call out meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24 during the Middle School lunch period (save room for some yummy dessert – provided by Coach Thomas).  Not sure?  Never played?  You are the player we want!  If you already know you are interested, complete the attached player information form (click on link below for form) and bring it to the call out meeting or turn in to the Middle School office.  If you have any questions, please email Coach Thomas at heritagegirlslacrosse@gmail.com.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKpkTjdEj4nKiSSXsZjEDWIb0VW3fBXVRkbqhytcKoQ/editegirlslacrosse@gmail.com.

Girls’ Basketball Team Wins 7th Straight City Tournament Title

The varsity girls’ basketball team won its 7^th consecutive City Tournament Championship last Saturday in a Hoosier barn burner against the Lady Irish of Cathedral High School.  After 3 periods, the score was tied at 41.  The Irish were shooting 55% from the 3 point area with 11 of 20, and the Lady Eagles 50% from the 3 point area with 12 of 24.  Led by Freshman Sydney Hall (23 points), and Seniors Brittany Webb (17 points) and Brittany Wells (12 points), the game came down to the buzzer with the Eagles making a shot in the last seconds to take the win 56 to 55.  Congratulations to the Coaches and girls! 

High School Girls’ Lacrosse – First Practice

The first practice for the High School girls’ lacrosse team will be on Tuesday, February 21 from 3:30 - 5:30pm.  If you are interested in joining the Lacrosse team this spring, it is NOT TOO LATE!  E-mail Coach Ashley Fairweather at ashley@perseverancesports.com.  The team is also seeking Student Managers.  If interested, please email Coach Fairweather right away.  See you on February 21 – FIRE UP!

Heritage Athletes Inspired by Tim Tebow

In case you missed the piece WTHR-Channel 13 aired this week (1/10/12), Head Football Coach Ron Qualls and a few Heritage athletes were featured sharing their view on Tebow mania and the resulting ripple effect.  Here is a link to the full story for you to enjoy.

http://www.wthr.com/story/16490805/central-indiana-athletes-inspired-by-tebows-display-of-faith#.Tw3RY6u9rrI.email

Graham Allgood Selected to All-City Soccer Team

Junior Graham Allgood was recently selected to the 2011 Indianapolis All-City Soccer team as a forward.  His 12 goals earned him enough votes by area coaches to make the team.  This is a great accomplishment for Graham and the school.  With a strong senior season, Graham can become the most recent Heritage player to repeat with this honor.  Congratulations Graham!

High School Girls’ Tennis Call Out Meeting – January 17

Coach Pam Kane is hosting a call out meeting for the 2012 High School Girls Tennis Team on Tuesday, January 17 at 6:00pm in the Health Room.  Any interested high school girl and her parents are invited to attend this informative meeting.  If you have any questions, please email Coach Kane at ppjns5@aol.com.