CHAMPIONS!
2/11/14
The 7th grade boys basketball team was crowned SBC north tournament champions last night at Western Brown High School after defeating Goshen in a thriller 31-30 in overtime!!!
After Goshen tied the game on a 3 pointer with 7 seconds left, the wildcats took the game back in OT. Leading the wildcat attack was Conner Applegate with 17 points, while Cody McCollister and Jacob Miller adding 5 each, and Ian Heeg and Walker McKibben both tossed in 2 each. The 7th grade wildcats finish their great season with a 12-2 record. - Coach Greve
2/11/14
The 7th grade boys basketball team was crowned SBC north tournament champions last night at Western Brown High School after defeating Goshen in a thriller 31-30 in overtime!!!
After Goshen tied the game on a 3 pointer with 7 seconds left, the wildcats took the game back in OT. Leading the wildcat attack was Conner Applegate with 17 points, while Cody McCollister and Jacob Miller adding 5 each, and Ian Heeg and Walker McKibben both tossed in 2 each. The 7th grade wildcats finish their great season with a 12-2 record. - Coach Greve
Middle School Girls Basketball
Both teams start the season 2-0!
7th grade defeated Norwood @ home 42-25
Led in scoring by Elecia Patton 21, Olivia Gundler 6, Regan Ostermeier 5
8th grade defeated Norwood @ home 30-10
Led in scoring by Asia Baldwin 12, Cheyenne Brown 7, Madison Curless 6
7th grade defeated Amelia @ Amelia 35-11
Led in scoring by Elecia Patton 15, Olivia Gundler 6, Kassidy Abney 6
8th grade defeated Amelia @ Amelia 37-31
Led in scoring by Cheyenne Brown 14, Madison Curless 9, Hailey Wilson 4
Both teams start the season 2-0!
7th grade defeated Norwood @ home 42-25
Led in scoring by Elecia Patton 21, Olivia Gundler 6, Regan Ostermeier 5
8th grade defeated Norwood @ home 30-10
Led in scoring by Asia Baldwin 12, Cheyenne Brown 7, Madison Curless 6
7th grade defeated Amelia @ Amelia 35-11
Led in scoring by Elecia Patton 15, Olivia Gundler 6, Kassidy Abney 6
8th grade defeated Amelia @ Amelia 37-31
Led in scoring by Cheyenne Brown 14, Madison Curless 9, Hailey Wilson 4
7th Grade Boys Basketball
The Blanchester 7th grade boys basketball team opened their season with a big win over Norwood 44-26. Leading the wildcats in scoring were Conner Applegate with 12, Walker McKibben had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Jacob Miller 8 points and 5 steals, Ian Heeg 6 pts., Cody McCollister 5 pts., Matthew Grogg 2 pts., and Dustin Howard also pulled down 6 rebounds.
The 7th grade boys basketball team raised it's record to 2-0 last Thursday. The wildcats jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Amelia before hanging on to a 37-29 victory. Leading the cats in scoring were Conner Applegate with 10, Cody McCollister added 9 points, 6 steals and 6 rebounds, Jacob Miller 7 points and 3 steals, Ian Heeg had 6 points and 5 assists, Walker McKibben with 4 points and 6 boards, and Dustin Howard added one free throw.
8th Grade Boys Basketball
In their season opener the Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team defeated Norwood 43-38. The Wildcats used an aggressive, high pressure defense to force 38 Indian turnovers. Eric Patton led the scoring attack with 14 points. Jordan Stroud nearly recorded a triple double, with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and a team high 9 steals. Justin Lucas chipped in with 8 points and 5 steals. Topher Farrow provided a huge lift off the bench, scoring 5 points, which included a momentum shifting three late in the 3rd quarter. Preston Griffin rounded out the scoring with 3 points and had a team high 8 rebounds. Patton had 7 rebounds and 6 steals. While the team struggled shooting from the floor (only 21%), they made up for it at the free throw line, going an impressive 16-24.
In their second game, a nearly six minute scoring drought midway through the 2nd half doomed the young Wildcats as they lost 29-27 to Amelia. Jordan Stroud led the team in scoring and rebounding, with 10 points and 5 boards. Eric Patton added 6 points and 5 steals. Wesley Mitchell scored 5 points. Brant Bandow, Preston Griffin, and Justin Lucas each chipped in with 2 points.
The Blanchester 7th grade boys basketball team opened their season with a big win over Norwood 44-26. Leading the wildcats in scoring were Conner Applegate with 12, Walker McKibben had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Jacob Miller 8 points and 5 steals, Ian Heeg 6 pts., Cody McCollister 5 pts., Matthew Grogg 2 pts., and Dustin Howard also pulled down 6 rebounds.
The 7th grade boys basketball team raised it's record to 2-0 last Thursday. The wildcats jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Amelia before hanging on to a 37-29 victory. Leading the cats in scoring were Conner Applegate with 10, Cody McCollister added 9 points, 6 steals and 6 rebounds, Jacob Miller 7 points and 3 steals, Ian Heeg had 6 points and 5 assists, Walker McKibben with 4 points and 6 boards, and Dustin Howard added one free throw.
8th Grade Boys Basketball
In their season opener the Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team defeated Norwood 43-38. The Wildcats used an aggressive, high pressure defense to force 38 Indian turnovers. Eric Patton led the scoring attack with 14 points. Jordan Stroud nearly recorded a triple double, with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and a team high 9 steals. Justin Lucas chipped in with 8 points and 5 steals. Topher Farrow provided a huge lift off the bench, scoring 5 points, which included a momentum shifting three late in the 3rd quarter. Preston Griffin rounded out the scoring with 3 points and had a team high 8 rebounds. Patton had 7 rebounds and 6 steals. While the team struggled shooting from the floor (only 21%), they made up for it at the free throw line, going an impressive 16-24.
In their second game, a nearly six minute scoring drought midway through the 2nd half doomed the young Wildcats as they lost 29-27 to Amelia. Jordan Stroud led the team in scoring and rebounding, with 10 points and 5 boards. Eric Patton added 6 points and 5 steals. Wesley Mitchell scored 5 points. Brant Bandow, Preston Griffin, and Justin Lucas each chipped in with 2 points.
8th Grade boys basketball 12/12/13
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team improved to 2-1 with a 39-19 victory over Batavia. After a slow start, the young Wildcats exploded for 13 straight points in the final 1:30 of the 1st quarter to take a commanding 14-2 lead. Lane Heeg was a perfect 6 for 6 from the field and led the team with 13 points. Justin Lucas added 8 points and Jordan Stroud poured in 6 points. Nevan Coyle came off of the bench to spark the team to life with his defense and finished with 3 points. Eric Patton contributed 3 points and 5 steals. Rounding out the scoring were Brant Bandow, Justin Ballard, and Wesley Mitchell with 2 points each. Mitchell also had 7 steals. Topher Farrow had a team high 4 assists. Jake Fischer pulled down a team high 7 rebounds.
-Coach Ballinger
7th grade boys basketball
The 7th grade boys basketball team improved its record to 3-0 last night after defeating Batavia on the road 36-34. Trailing after the 1st quarter 16-8, the wildcats outscored Batavia 21-6 in the next to quarters. Leading the Wildcats was Jacob Miller with 18 points, his final 2 were free throws with 20 seconds left the help seal the win. Other scorers were Quinton Morris with 6, and the trio of Conner Applegate, Cody McCollister and Walker McKibben tossed in 4 each. The boys host CNE next Tuesday.
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team improved to 2-1 with a 39-19 victory over Batavia. After a slow start, the young Wildcats exploded for 13 straight points in the final 1:30 of the 1st quarter to take a commanding 14-2 lead. Lane Heeg was a perfect 6 for 6 from the field and led the team with 13 points. Justin Lucas added 8 points and Jordan Stroud poured in 6 points. Nevan Coyle came off of the bench to spark the team to life with his defense and finished with 3 points. Eric Patton contributed 3 points and 5 steals. Rounding out the scoring were Brant Bandow, Justin Ballard, and Wesley Mitchell with 2 points each. Mitchell also had 7 steals. Topher Farrow had a team high 4 assists. Jake Fischer pulled down a team high 7 rebounds.
-Coach Ballinger
7th grade boys basketball
The 7th grade boys basketball team improved its record to 3-0 last night after defeating Batavia on the road 36-34. Trailing after the 1st quarter 16-8, the wildcats outscored Batavia 21-6 in the next to quarters. Leading the Wildcats was Jacob Miller with 18 points, his final 2 were free throws with 20 seconds left the help seal the win. Other scorers were Quinton Morris with 6, and the trio of Conner Applegate, Cody McCollister and Walker McKibben tossed in 4 each. The boys host CNE next Tuesday.
Middle School Awards night ends with the 7th grade team cutting down the nets!
7th grade Basketball #1 seed in the SBAAC tournament
Coach Greve and team earned the number one spot after completing an outstanding 10-2 regular season. The 7th grade Cats will play Norwood 6:30pm on Monday, Feb 10th @ Western Brown high school.
7th grade girls bkb won their first game. Will Play Goshen @ Goshen Middle school Monday 5:30pm
Coach Greve and team earned the number one spot after completing an outstanding 10-2 regular season. The 7th grade Cats will play Norwood 6:30pm on Monday, Feb 10th @ Western Brown high school.
7th grade girls bkb won their first game. Will Play Goshen @ Goshen Middle school Monday 5:30pm
1/30/14 MS Bkb7th Grade
Goshen defeated Blanchester 32 to 25.
Elecia Patton had 19 points, 1 block, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had 4 points, 1 block, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 2 points and 3 rebounds.
Kassidy Abney had 2 rebounds.
Alexis Sutherland had 2 rebounds.
Savanna Sutherland had 2 assists and 4 rebounds.
8th Grade:
The Ladycats defeated Goshen 27 to 10.
Cheyenne Brown had 8 points, 1 block, and 7 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin had 6 points, 1 block, 1 assist, and 2 rebounds.
Shelbie Rose had 6 points and 6 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 5 points, 1 block, 1 assist, and 5 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 2 points and 1 rebound.
Dakota Watters had 2 rebounds.
Hayley Wilson had 1 assist and 2 rebounds.
Lilly Tedrick had 1 rebound.
The 7th grade boys basketball team's 6 game winning streak came to an end last night at the hands of the Goshen Warriors 39-38. After trailing by 12 at half time, the wildcats clawed their way back into the game before falling short in the end. Leading the wildcat attack in scoring was Conner Applegate with 10, followed by Walker McKibben with 8, Jacob Miller and Cody McCollister each added 6, Ian Heeg with 4, while Cole Feirl and Chase Sturgill finished with 2 a piece. Cody McCollister pulled down 14 rebounds in the Goshen game. The loss drops the 7th grade boy's record to 10-2 on the year. - Coach Greve
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team lost to Goshen 49-31. Brant Bandow was the leading scorer for the game with 8 points. Also scoring for the Wildcats were Lane Heeg and Jake Fischer with 6 points, Jordan Stroud with 4 points, Wesley Mitchell and Eric Patton with 3 points, and Preston Griffin with 1 point. With the loss the team drops to 7-5 on the season. - Coach Ballinger
Goshen defeated Blanchester 32 to 25.
Elecia Patton had 19 points, 1 block, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had 4 points, 1 block, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 2 points and 3 rebounds.
Kassidy Abney had 2 rebounds.
Alexis Sutherland had 2 rebounds.
Savanna Sutherland had 2 assists and 4 rebounds.
8th Grade:
The Ladycats defeated Goshen 27 to 10.
Cheyenne Brown had 8 points, 1 block, and 7 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin had 6 points, 1 block, 1 assist, and 2 rebounds.
Shelbie Rose had 6 points and 6 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 5 points, 1 block, 1 assist, and 5 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 2 points and 1 rebound.
Dakota Watters had 2 rebounds.
Hayley Wilson had 1 assist and 2 rebounds.
Lilly Tedrick had 1 rebound.
The 7th grade boys basketball team's 6 game winning streak came to an end last night at the hands of the Goshen Warriors 39-38. After trailing by 12 at half time, the wildcats clawed their way back into the game before falling short in the end. Leading the wildcat attack in scoring was Conner Applegate with 10, followed by Walker McKibben with 8, Jacob Miller and Cody McCollister each added 6, Ian Heeg with 4, while Cole Feirl and Chase Sturgill finished with 2 a piece. Cody McCollister pulled down 14 rebounds in the Goshen game. The loss drops the 7th grade boy's record to 10-2 on the year. - Coach Greve
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team lost to Goshen 49-31. Brant Bandow was the leading scorer for the game with 8 points. Also scoring for the Wildcats were Lane Heeg and Jake Fischer with 6 points, Jordan Stroud with 4 points, Wesley Mitchell and Eric Patton with 3 points, and Preston Griffin with 1 point. With the loss the team drops to 7-5 on the season. - Coach Ballinger
1/29/14 MS Basketball
7th Grade girls bkb
Blanchester defeated Mt. Orab 37 to 23.
Elecia Patton had 22 points.
Kassidy Abney had 9 points and 3 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 4 points and 3 rebounds.
Regan Ostermeier had 2 points and 2 rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had 2 assists and 3 rebounds.
Alexa Sams had 3 rebounds.
Alexis Sutherland had 1 assist and 3 rebounds.
Savanna Shank had 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
Kelli Hoffman had 2 rebounds.
8th grade girls bkb
Mt. Orab defeated Blanchester 45 to 20.
Cheyenne Brown had 9 points, 1 assist, and 5 rebounds.
Hayley Wilson had 4 points and 3 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 3 points, 5 assists, and 1 rebound.
Shelbie Rose had 2 points and 5 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin had 2 points, 3 blocks, and 3 rebounds.
Dakota Watters had 3 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 2 rebounds.
Bailey Jorge had 1 rebound.
7th grade boys bkb The 7th grade boys basketball team avenged their only lost last night by defeating Mt. Orab and raising their record to 10-1 on the year. The Wildcats could never pull away from the pesky Broncos but finally won by a score of 43-37. Leading the wildcat scoring attack was Cody McCollister with 18 points, Ian Heeg added 8, Conner Applegate with 7, Jacob Miller 4, Cole Feirl 3, and Walker McKibben added a free throw. Cody McCollister and Walker McKibben lead the team in rebounds with 7 each. Cody also had 6 steals while Ian Heeg and Jacob Miller had 4 steals a piece. - Coach Greve
8th grade boys bkb
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team lost to Mt Orab 48-41 to drop their record to 7-4. Jordan Stroud scored a season high 19 points, but the Wildcats could not overcome a strong shooting performance (50% FG) from the Broncos. Eric Patton and Brant Bandow each scored 8 points. Wesley Mitchell, Lane Heeg, and Justin Lucas each scored 2 points. Stroud also had team highs of 5 rebounds and 5 steals. - Coach Ballinger
7th Grade girls bkb
Blanchester defeated Mt. Orab 37 to 23.
Elecia Patton had 22 points.
Kassidy Abney had 9 points and 3 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 4 points and 3 rebounds.
Regan Ostermeier had 2 points and 2 rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had 2 assists and 3 rebounds.
Alexa Sams had 3 rebounds.
Alexis Sutherland had 1 assist and 3 rebounds.
Savanna Shank had 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
Kelli Hoffman had 2 rebounds.
8th grade girls bkb
Mt. Orab defeated Blanchester 45 to 20.
Cheyenne Brown had 9 points, 1 assist, and 5 rebounds.
Hayley Wilson had 4 points and 3 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 3 points, 5 assists, and 1 rebound.
Shelbie Rose had 2 points and 5 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin had 2 points, 3 blocks, and 3 rebounds.
Dakota Watters had 3 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 2 rebounds.
Bailey Jorge had 1 rebound.
7th grade boys bkb The 7th grade boys basketball team avenged their only lost last night by defeating Mt. Orab and raising their record to 10-1 on the year. The Wildcats could never pull away from the pesky Broncos but finally won by a score of 43-37. Leading the wildcat scoring attack was Cody McCollister with 18 points, Ian Heeg added 8, Conner Applegate with 7, Jacob Miller 4, Cole Feirl 3, and Walker McKibben added a free throw. Cody McCollister and Walker McKibben lead the team in rebounds with 7 each. Cody also had 6 steals while Ian Heeg and Jacob Miller had 4 steals a piece. - Coach Greve
8th grade boys bkb
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team lost to Mt Orab 48-41 to drop their record to 7-4. Jordan Stroud scored a season high 19 points, but the Wildcats could not overcome a strong shooting performance (50% FG) from the Broncos. Eric Patton and Brant Bandow each scored 8 points. Wesley Mitchell, Lane Heeg, and Justin Lucas each scored 2 points. Stroud also had team highs of 5 rebounds and 5 steals. - Coach Ballinger
1/23/14
7th Grade Boys Bkb moves to 9-1
The 7th grade boys basketball team bolted out to a 17-0 first quarter lead over CNE and went on to win by a score of 48-14. Leading the wildcat attack was Jacob Miller with 12 points, Conner Applegate added 8, Chase Sturgill and Walker McKibben ended with 6 each, Cody McCollister 5, Dustin Howard 3, and Dale Strugill, Ian Heeg, Quenton Morris, and Matthew Grogg all added 2 a piece. - Coach Greve
1/23/14
8th Grade boys bkb 7-3
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team played their most complete game of the season in defeating Clermont Northeastern 50-21. The young Wildcats opened the game with a 12-0 run and never looked back. Every member of the team scored in the game, led by Eric Patton with 10 points. Topher Farrow, Jordan Stroud and Lane Heeg each scored 6 points. Wesley Mitchell, Justin Ballard and Jake Fischer scored 4 points. Brant Bandow scored 3 points. Nevan Coyle, Jacob Burden and Justin Lucas scored 2 points. Preston Griffin rounded out the scoring with 1 point. The Cats owned the boards, outrebounding the Rockets 36-17. Fischer pulled down a team high 7 rebounds, while Farrow grabbed 5 rebounds. Mitchell dished out a team high 4 assists. - Coach Ballinger
Girls 1/23/14
7th Grade:CNE defeated Blanchester 32-20.
Kassidy Abney had 6 points and 1 rebound.
Elecia Patton had 6 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had 4 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Regan Ostermeier had 3 points, 2 blocks, and 5 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 2 points.
Alexis Sutherland had 1 point and 1 rebound.
Alexa Sams had 2 rebounds
8th Grade: 1/23/14
Blanchester defeated CNE 21 to 17.
Cheyenne Brown had 8 points and 11 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 6 points, 1 block, and 2 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin had 4 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 2 points and 3 rebounds.
Shelbie Rose had 1 point and 4 rebounds.
Dakota Watters had 1 block and 1 rebound.
Bailey Jorge had 2 assists and 2 rebounds.
Lilly Tedrick had 1 rebound.
Hayley Wilson had 1 assist and 3 rebounds.
7th Grade Boys Bkb moves to 9-1
The 7th grade boys basketball team bolted out to a 17-0 first quarter lead over CNE and went on to win by a score of 48-14. Leading the wildcat attack was Jacob Miller with 12 points, Conner Applegate added 8, Chase Sturgill and Walker McKibben ended with 6 each, Cody McCollister 5, Dustin Howard 3, and Dale Strugill, Ian Heeg, Quenton Morris, and Matthew Grogg all added 2 a piece. - Coach Greve
1/23/14
8th Grade boys bkb 7-3
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team played their most complete game of the season in defeating Clermont Northeastern 50-21. The young Wildcats opened the game with a 12-0 run and never looked back. Every member of the team scored in the game, led by Eric Patton with 10 points. Topher Farrow, Jordan Stroud and Lane Heeg each scored 6 points. Wesley Mitchell, Justin Ballard and Jake Fischer scored 4 points. Brant Bandow scored 3 points. Nevan Coyle, Jacob Burden and Justin Lucas scored 2 points. Preston Griffin rounded out the scoring with 1 point. The Cats owned the boards, outrebounding the Rockets 36-17. Fischer pulled down a team high 7 rebounds, while Farrow grabbed 5 rebounds. Mitchell dished out a team high 4 assists. - Coach Ballinger
Girls 1/23/14
7th Grade:CNE defeated Blanchester 32-20.
Kassidy Abney had 6 points and 1 rebound.
Elecia Patton had 6 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had 4 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Regan Ostermeier had 3 points, 2 blocks, and 5 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 2 points.
Alexis Sutherland had 1 point and 1 rebound.
Alexa Sams had 2 rebounds
8th Grade: 1/23/14
Blanchester defeated CNE 21 to 17.
Cheyenne Brown had 8 points and 11 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 6 points, 1 block, and 2 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin had 4 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 2 points and 3 rebounds.
Shelbie Rose had 1 point and 4 rebounds.
Dakota Watters had 1 block and 1 rebound.
Bailey Jorge had 2 assists and 2 rebounds.
Lilly Tedrick had 1 rebound.
Hayley Wilson had 1 assist and 3 rebounds.
1/16/14
7th grade boys bkb 8-1
The 7th boys basketball team won another game last night over the Batavia Bulldogs 33-27 raising their record to 8-1. Leading the team in scoring was Cody McCollister with 10 points, Conner Applegate added 8, Jacob Miller, Matt Grogg and Walker McKibben each had 4, Dustin Howard with 2 and Cole Feirl had a free throw.
7th grade boys bkb 8-1
The 7th boys basketball team won another game last night over the Batavia Bulldogs 33-27 raising their record to 8-1. Leading the team in scoring was Cody McCollister with 10 points, Conner Applegate added 8, Jacob Miller, Matt Grogg and Walker McKibben each had 4, Dustin Howard with 2 and Cole Feirl had a free throw.
1/16/14The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team shot a season high 51% from the field in a 44-31 victory over Batavia. Justin Lucas had 10 points and 10 rebounds to help the Cats to victory. Jordan Stroud finished with a game high 12 points. Eric Patton had 9 points and Lane Heeg had 4 points. Rounding out the scoring were Nevan Coyle, Brant Bandow, and Preston Griffin who each scored 3 points. Topher Farrow had a team high 3 assists. The team’s record improves to 6-3. - Coach Ballinger
1/14/14 Middle SChool Girls Bkb
7th grade Wildcats defeated Amelia 26-7.
Olivia Gundler had 8 points, 1 block, 2 assists, and 1 rebound.
Kassidy Abney had 6 points, 1 assist, and 4 rebounds.
Elecia Patton had 4 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Regan Ostermeier had 4 points, 1 block, 2 assist, and 2 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 2 points and 1 rebound.
Savanna Shank had 2 points and 2 rebounds.
Kelli Hoffman had 1 assist.
8th Grade lost to Amelia 22-27
Cheyenne Brown had 10 points and 8 rebounds.
Hayley Wilson had 6 points, 1 assist, and 1 rebound.
Asia Baldwin had 6 points, 1 block, and 8 rebounds.
Dakota Watters had 3 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 4 rebounds.
Shelbie Rose had 11 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 1 block, 2 assists, and 5 rebounds.
7th grade Wildcats defeated Amelia 26-7.
Olivia Gundler had 8 points, 1 block, 2 assists, and 1 rebound.
Kassidy Abney had 6 points, 1 assist, and 4 rebounds.
Elecia Patton had 4 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Regan Ostermeier had 4 points, 1 block, 2 assist, and 2 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle had 2 points and 1 rebound.
Savanna Shank had 2 points and 2 rebounds.
Kelli Hoffman had 1 assist.
8th Grade lost to Amelia 22-27
Cheyenne Brown had 10 points and 8 rebounds.
Hayley Wilson had 6 points, 1 assist, and 1 rebound.
Asia Baldwin had 6 points, 1 block, and 8 rebounds.
Dakota Watters had 3 rebounds.
Destiny Pence had 4 rebounds.
Shelbie Rose had 11 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 1 block, 2 assists, and 5 rebounds.
7th grade boys bkb Improves to 7-1
The 7th boys basketball team played their best game of the season last by defeating Amelia 45-21. The wildcats controlled the game from start to finish as they raised their record to 7-1 on the season. 10 different players scored lead by Jacob Miller and Conner Applegate with 7 each, Cody McCollister with 6, Ian Heeg and Walker McKibben with 5 a piece, Cole Feirl, Matthew Grogg, and Dustin Howard all with 4, Quenton Morris with 2 and Chase Sturgill added a free throw. Walker McKibben and Conner Applegate each had 8 rebounds, Dustin Howard had 7 rebounds, and Cole Feirl had 4 steals. - Coach Greve
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team was defeated by Amelia 41-32. After a sloppy first half (17 turnovers), trailing by 12 points the Wildcats fought back and cut the lead to four with a few minutes to go, but could get no closer. Amelia made 11 of 14 free throws in the final period to seal the victory. Jordan Stroud scored 11 points, collected 5 rebounds, and had 6 steals to lead the team. Brant Bandow and Justin Lucas scored 7 points, Topher Farrow scored 3 points, Wesley Mitchell and Preston Griffin chipped in with 2 points. The loss drops the team's record to 5-3. - Coach Ballinger
The 7th boys basketball team played their best game of the season last by defeating Amelia 45-21. The wildcats controlled the game from start to finish as they raised their record to 7-1 on the season. 10 different players scored lead by Jacob Miller and Conner Applegate with 7 each, Cody McCollister with 6, Ian Heeg and Walker McKibben with 5 a piece, Cole Feirl, Matthew Grogg, and Dustin Howard all with 4, Quenton Morris with 2 and Chase Sturgill added a free throw. Walker McKibben and Conner Applegate each had 8 rebounds, Dustin Howard had 7 rebounds, and Cole Feirl had 4 steals. - Coach Greve
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team was defeated by Amelia 41-32. After a sloppy first half (17 turnovers), trailing by 12 points the Wildcats fought back and cut the lead to four with a few minutes to go, but could get no closer. Amelia made 11 of 14 free throws in the final period to seal the victory. Jordan Stroud scored 11 points, collected 5 rebounds, and had 6 steals to lead the team. Brant Bandow and Justin Lucas scored 7 points, Topher Farrow scored 3 points, Wesley Mitchell and Preston Griffin chipped in with 2 points. The loss drops the team's record to 5-3. - Coach Ballinger
1/8/14 - 7th Grade Girls bkb
Goshen defeated The Wildcats 51 to 26.
Elecia Patton scored 13 points, had 2 blocks, and 1 assist.
Regan Ostermeier scored 6 points and had 3 rebounds.
Kassidy Abney scored 4 points, had 1 assist, and 2 rebounds.
Alexa Sams scored 2 points and had 2 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle scored 1 point and had 1 rebound.
Olivia Gundler had 1 block and 1 assist.
Alexis Sutherland had 1 assist and 1 rebound.
Savanna Shank had 1 assist and 4 rebounds.
1/18/14 - 8th Grade Girls bkb
The Wildcats defeated Goshen 28 to 21.
Cheyenne Brown scored 12 points, had 1 block, and 9 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin scored 6 points, had 1 block, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds.
Destiny Pence scored 4 points and had 2 rebounds.
Bailey Jorge scored 2 points and had 1 rebound.
Shelbie Rose scored 2 points and had 1 rebound.
Lilly Tedrick scored 2 points.
Dakota Watters had 2 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 3 assists and 1 rebound.
Goshen defeated The Wildcats 51 to 26.
Elecia Patton scored 13 points, had 2 blocks, and 1 assist.
Regan Ostermeier scored 6 points and had 3 rebounds.
Kassidy Abney scored 4 points, had 1 assist, and 2 rebounds.
Alexa Sams scored 2 points and had 2 rebounds.
Morgan Oberle scored 1 point and had 1 rebound.
Olivia Gundler had 1 block and 1 assist.
Alexis Sutherland had 1 assist and 1 rebound.
Savanna Shank had 1 assist and 4 rebounds.
1/18/14 - 8th Grade Girls bkb
The Wildcats defeated Goshen 28 to 21.
Cheyenne Brown scored 12 points, had 1 block, and 9 rebounds.
Asia Baldwin scored 6 points, had 1 block, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds.
Destiny Pence scored 4 points and had 2 rebounds.
Bailey Jorge scored 2 points and had 1 rebound.
Shelbie Rose scored 2 points and had 1 rebound.
Lilly Tedrick scored 2 points.
Dakota Watters had 2 rebounds.
Maddie Curless had 3 assists and 1 rebound.
1/8/14 - 8th Grade Boys bkb wins a Tight Game
Jordan Stroud’s driving lay-up with just over 10 seconds left in the game gave the Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team a 33-32 victory over Goshen. Stroud finished with a team high 12 points and 7 rebounds. Eric Patton also hit double digit scoring, with 10 points. Justin Lucas and Brant Bandow each finished with four points, Wesley Mitchell added 2 points, and Preston Griffin chipped in with 1 point. The team improves their record to 4-2 on the season.
1/8/14 - 7th Grade boys bkb Back to Winning
The 7th grade boys basketball team got back to their winning ways by defeating, the previously undefeated, Goshen Warriors last night 37-25.
Leading the wildcat attack was Cody McCollister with 12 points, Conner Applegate added 10, Walker Mckibben had 4, Ian Heeg and Quinton Morris 3 each, Cole Feirl and Dustin Howard 2 each and Jacob Miller added a free throw. The 7th grade boys now stand at 5-1 on the season
Jordan Stroud’s driving lay-up with just over 10 seconds left in the game gave the Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team a 33-32 victory over Goshen. Stroud finished with a team high 12 points and 7 rebounds. Eric Patton also hit double digit scoring, with 10 points. Justin Lucas and Brant Bandow each finished with four points, Wesley Mitchell added 2 points, and Preston Griffin chipped in with 1 point. The team improves their record to 4-2 on the season.
1/8/14 - 7th Grade boys bkb Back to Winning
The 7th grade boys basketball team got back to their winning ways by defeating, the previously undefeated, Goshen Warriors last night 37-25.
Leading the wildcat attack was Cody McCollister with 12 points, Conner Applegate added 10, Walker Mckibben had 4, Ian Heeg and Quinton Morris 3 each, Cole Feirl and Dustin Howard 2 each and Jacob Miller added a free throw. The 7th grade boys now stand at 5-1 on the season
8th grade boys basketball 12/19/13
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team fell in overtime to Mt. Orab by a score of 56-49. Despite outrebounding the Broncos by a 2-1 margin (34-17), the Wildcats could not overcome a season high 31 turnovers. Eric Patton had the hot scoring hand with a game high 19 points. Preston Griffin scored 10 points and grabbed a team high 8 rebounds. Also scoring were Jordan Stroud and Justin Lucas with 6 points, Brant Bandow with 5 points, and Wesley Mitchell with 3 points. Mitchell also had a team high 4 assists. The team heads into the Holiday Break with a record of 3-2.
7th grade boys basketball 12/19/13
The 7th grade boys basketball team suffered their first loss of the season last night to the Mt. Orab Broncos 36-31. After trailing 11-0 to start to the game the wildcats clawed their way back into the game but could never recover and catch the Broncos. Leading the attack was Conner Applegate with 9, Cody McCollister tossed in 7,Cole Feirl, Ian Heeg and Quinton Morris each added 4, Matt Grogg with 2 and Jacob Miller had 1 free throw. The 7th grade boys now stand at 4-1 on the season.
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team fell in overtime to Mt. Orab by a score of 56-49. Despite outrebounding the Broncos by a 2-1 margin (34-17), the Wildcats could not overcome a season high 31 turnovers. Eric Patton had the hot scoring hand with a game high 19 points. Preston Griffin scored 10 points and grabbed a team high 8 rebounds. Also scoring were Jordan Stroud and Justin Lucas with 6 points, Brant Bandow with 5 points, and Wesley Mitchell with 3 points. Mitchell also had a team high 4 assists. The team heads into the Holiday Break with a record of 3-2.
7th grade boys basketball 12/19/13
The 7th grade boys basketball team suffered their first loss of the season last night to the Mt. Orab Broncos 36-31. After trailing 11-0 to start to the game the wildcats clawed their way back into the game but could never recover and catch the Broncos. Leading the attack was Conner Applegate with 9, Cody McCollister tossed in 7,Cole Feirl, Ian Heeg and Quinton Morris each added 4, Matt Grogg with 2 and Jacob Miller had 1 free throw. The 7th grade boys now stand at 4-1 on the season.
12/19/13 Middle School Girls split with Mt. Orab
The seventh grade was victorious 34-8.
Kassidy Abney had six points, two rebounds and two assists. Regan Ostermeier had five points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one block. Elecia Patton had nine points, four rebounds and three assists. Savanna Shank had four points and six rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had four points, two rebounds, four assists and one block. Morgan Oberle had four points and three rebounds. Alexa Sams grabbed five rebounds. Alexis Sutherland had two points and one rebound.
The eighth grade was defeated 41-16.
Asia Baldwin had five points, three rebounds and one assist. Dakota Watters had two points and four rebounds. Destiny Pence had one rebound and one blocked shots. Shelbie Rose had two points and one rebound. Bailey Jorge grabbed one rebound.
Cheyenne Brown had two points, eight rebounds and one assist. Maddie Curless had three points and one assist. Hayley Wilson had two points and three rebounds.
The seventh grade was victorious 34-8.
Kassidy Abney had six points, two rebounds and two assists. Regan Ostermeier had five points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one block. Elecia Patton had nine points, four rebounds and three assists. Savanna Shank had four points and six rebounds.
Olivia Gundler had four points, two rebounds, four assists and one block. Morgan Oberle had four points and three rebounds. Alexa Sams grabbed five rebounds. Alexis Sutherland had two points and one rebound.
The eighth grade was defeated 41-16.
Asia Baldwin had five points, three rebounds and one assist. Dakota Watters had two points and four rebounds. Destiny Pence had one rebound and one blocked shots. Shelbie Rose had two points and one rebound. Bailey Jorge grabbed one rebound.
Cheyenne Brown had two points, eight rebounds and one assist. Maddie Curless had three points and one assist. Hayley Wilson had two points and three rebounds.
8th grade girls basketball 12/19/13
8th grade lost 41-16
Asia Baldwin 5 pts 3 rebs 1 assist
Dakota Watters 2 pts 4 rebs
Destiny Pence 1 reb 1 block
Shelbie Rose 2 pts 1reb
Bailey Jorge 1 reb
Cheyenne Brown 2 pts 8 rebs 1 assist
Maddie Curless 3 pts 1 assist
Hayley Wilson 2 pts 3 rebs
7th grade girls basketball 12/19/13
7th grade won 34 - 8
Kassidy Abney 6 pts 2 rebs 2 assists
Regan Ostermeier 5 pts 10 rebs 1 assist 1 block
Elecia Patton 9 pts 4 rebs 3 assists
Olivia Gundler 4 pts 2 rebs 4 assists 1 block
Morgan Oberle 4 pts 3 rebs
Alexa Sams 5 rebs
Alexis Sutherland 2 pts 1 reb
Savanna Shank 4 pts 6 rebs
8th grade lost 41-16
Asia Baldwin 5 pts 3 rebs 1 assist
Dakota Watters 2 pts 4 rebs
Destiny Pence 1 reb 1 block
Shelbie Rose 2 pts 1reb
Bailey Jorge 1 reb
Cheyenne Brown 2 pts 8 rebs 1 assist
Maddie Curless 3 pts 1 assist
Hayley Wilson 2 pts 3 rebs
7th grade girls basketball 12/19/13
7th grade won 34 - 8
Kassidy Abney 6 pts 2 rebs 2 assists
Regan Ostermeier 5 pts 10 rebs 1 assist 1 block
Elecia Patton 9 pts 4 rebs 3 assists
Olivia Gundler 4 pts 2 rebs 4 assists 1 block
Morgan Oberle 4 pts 3 rebs
Alexa Sams 5 rebs
Alexis Sutherland 2 pts 1 reb
Savanna Shank 4 pts 6 rebs
8th Grade Boys Basketball 12/17/14
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team used a 19-0 run over the first 4 minutes of the 2nd quarter to cruise to victory over Clermont Northeastern by the score of 45-19. Justin Lucas and Brant Bandow scored 9 points to lead the Wildcats. Eric Patton and Lane Heeg tossed in 7 points, Topher Farrow scored 5. Wesley Mitchell, Jordan Stroud, Preston Griffin, and Jake Fischer each scored 2 points. Lucas also had a team high 9 rebounds. Nevan Coyle had a team high 5 assists. With the win, the team improves their record to 3-1.
-coach Ballinger
7th Grade Boys Basketball 12/17/14
The 7th grade boys basketball team continued it's winning ways by defeating CNE 45-8 last night and raising their record to a perfect 4-0. All 10 players scored for the Wildcats lead by Jacob Miller's 12 points, followed by Dustin Howard with 10, Quenton Morris had 6, Cody McCollister and Walker McKibben both added 4, Conner Applegate 3, Matt Grogg and Dale Sturgill each with 2, and Ian Heeg and Cole Feirl each had a free throw. The boys travel to Mt. Orab tomorrow for their last game before Christmas break.
-Coach Greve
The Blanchester 8th grade boys basketball team used a 19-0 run over the first 4 minutes of the 2nd quarter to cruise to victory over Clermont Northeastern by the score of 45-19. Justin Lucas and Brant Bandow scored 9 points to lead the Wildcats. Eric Patton and Lane Heeg tossed in 7 points, Topher Farrow scored 5. Wesley Mitchell, Jordan Stroud, Preston Griffin, and Jake Fischer each scored 2 points. Lucas also had a team high 9 rebounds. Nevan Coyle had a team high 5 assists. With the win, the team improves their record to 3-1.
-coach Ballinger
7th Grade Boys Basketball 12/17/14
The 7th grade boys basketball team continued it's winning ways by defeating CNE 45-8 last night and raising their record to a perfect 4-0. All 10 players scored for the Wildcats lead by Jacob Miller's 12 points, followed by Dustin Howard with 10, Quenton Morris had 6, Cody McCollister and Walker McKibben both added 4, Conner Applegate 3, Matt Grogg and Dale Sturgill each with 2, and Ian Heeg and Cole Feirl each had a free throw. The boys travel to Mt. Orab tomorrow for their last game before Christmas break.
-Coach Greve