Soccer Story
By: Madison Legg
NORTHRIDGE: This year we have 3 people placed on the LCL teams for soccer.
First person to make the LCL teams was Jackson Knerr (‘20). He placed on the second team for a junior that is very good. He has played soccer since he was a little kid and has always loved it. He was one of the 4 team captains that they had this year. Throughout high school he has loved playing soccer and said “I would never want to give up this season for anything else. I loved playing soccer and this team has always been very supportive.”
Next person to make LCL teams was Nathan Hewett (‘20). He placed second team as a Junior. Hewett is a 3 year started on Varsity and was deemed to be another one of the team captains this year. He said has played soccer for as long as he could remember and really loves every moment of this. Hewett claimed that “It has always been a fun sport, to score a goal, and play with my teammates.” He has played for ever since he was 17 and has loved it ever since then.
The final person to make LCL teams was Kole Krotzer (‘19). Kole has worked hard for this he says and getting this award is what he has worked hard for. He plans on continuing to play soccer in college next year. Krotzer is a 4 year varsity starter and has been team captain for 2 years. He said that he could not have done this without the help of his team behind his back and his coaches and parents pushing him to be the best he could be. “I love soccer, I always have and I always will. I am going to miss playing next year with my team but they have some good underclassman so they will succeed next year” said Krotzer.
-Madie Legg is the Entertainment Editor of the Viking Vault.
By: Madison Legg
NORTHRIDGE: This year we have 3 people placed on the LCL teams for soccer.
First person to make the LCL teams was Jackson Knerr (‘20). He placed on the second team for a junior that is very good. He has played soccer since he was a little kid and has always loved it. He was one of the 4 team captains that they had this year. Throughout high school he has loved playing soccer and said “I would never want to give up this season for anything else. I loved playing soccer and this team has always been very supportive.”
Next person to make LCL teams was Nathan Hewett (‘20). He placed second team as a Junior. Hewett is a 3 year started on Varsity and was deemed to be another one of the team captains this year. He said has played soccer for as long as he could remember and really loves every moment of this. Hewett claimed that “It has always been a fun sport, to score a goal, and play with my teammates.” He has played for ever since he was 17 and has loved it ever since then.
The final person to make LCL teams was Kole Krotzer (‘19). Kole has worked hard for this he says and getting this award is what he has worked hard for. He plans on continuing to play soccer in college next year. Krotzer is a 4 year varsity starter and has been team captain for 2 years. He said that he could not have done this without the help of his team behind his back and his coaches and parents pushing him to be the best he could be. “I love soccer, I always have and I always will. I am going to miss playing next year with my team but they have some good underclassman so they will succeed next year” said Krotzer.
-Madie Legg is the Entertainment Editor of the Viking Vault.
Hoopsters Gearing Up for a Wild Winter
By: Shelby Yorde
NORTHRIDGE - It’s that time of year again: basketball! New year, new season, and I’m here with the inside scoop for both girls and boys varsity teams.
The new year brings a new motto for the girls. “Like usual, the new seniors means a new theme for the year. I also plan on giving more responsibility and ownership to them,” said Head Varsity Coach Chad Scott.
As for the boys, they will be getting new warm ups, with no major changes to the team as a whole. “Nothing about the way we do things and our team chemistry will be different,” says Head Varsity coach Brian Blume.
As for the teams’ strengths, Scott thinks the girls’ strength will be their experience levels. “We have so many juniors and seniors who have played together most their lives, it will come in handy with chemistry.” Meanwhile, Blume says the boys have a little more height than usual. They have a few taller freshmen coming up.
Scott is worried about the level of conditioning for the girls team and about their size. “We have a lot of guards and not many posts,” Scott said. “It is definitely one of our weaknesses this year, and for years in the past.”
Blume says the boys are going to have a rough time when it comes to experience: “We lost a lot of our varsity team.”
Scott believes our number one opponent for the girls this year will be Newark Catholic. “If we were to beat them, it would put us in the prime spot to win districts. That is who we need to beat.” As for the boys, their number one one opponent, according to Blume, will be as always, Johnstown. “We’ve been second to them for the last three years. They are who we need to beat to be the best,” Blume said.
Scott would like other girls in the high school to know, “If you’re interested, try out. There are lots of people in school who would help a lot.” He also wants the students of Northridge to know how much the team appreciates when they come to the games. He encourages more students to come: “I’d love to draw a crowd; the games are more exciting, and the girls feed off the energy.”
As for Blume, he wants to make sure people “don’t underestimate us.” Just because they lost a lot of players doesn’t mean that anything is going to change in terms of their quality of play.
Tryouts for the girls begin with the fitness test on October 26th and actual tryouts on October 29th. The boys will then begin theirs a week later, on November 2nd.
- Shelby Yorde (‘20) is a junior editor for The Viking Vault [email protected]
By: Shelby Yorde
NORTHRIDGE - It’s that time of year again: basketball! New year, new season, and I’m here with the inside scoop for both girls and boys varsity teams.
The new year brings a new motto for the girls. “Like usual, the new seniors means a new theme for the year. I also plan on giving more responsibility and ownership to them,” said Head Varsity Coach Chad Scott.
As for the boys, they will be getting new warm ups, with no major changes to the team as a whole. “Nothing about the way we do things and our team chemistry will be different,” says Head Varsity coach Brian Blume.
As for the teams’ strengths, Scott thinks the girls’ strength will be their experience levels. “We have so many juniors and seniors who have played together most their lives, it will come in handy with chemistry.” Meanwhile, Blume says the boys have a little more height than usual. They have a few taller freshmen coming up.
Scott is worried about the level of conditioning for the girls team and about their size. “We have a lot of guards and not many posts,” Scott said. “It is definitely one of our weaknesses this year, and for years in the past.”
Blume says the boys are going to have a rough time when it comes to experience: “We lost a lot of our varsity team.”
Scott believes our number one opponent for the girls this year will be Newark Catholic. “If we were to beat them, it would put us in the prime spot to win districts. That is who we need to beat.” As for the boys, their number one one opponent, according to Blume, will be as always, Johnstown. “We’ve been second to them for the last three years. They are who we need to beat to be the best,” Blume said.
Scott would like other girls in the high school to know, “If you’re interested, try out. There are lots of people in school who would help a lot.” He also wants the students of Northridge to know how much the team appreciates when they come to the games. He encourages more students to come: “I’d love to draw a crowd; the games are more exciting, and the girls feed off the energy.”
As for Blume, he wants to make sure people “don’t underestimate us.” Just because they lost a lot of players doesn’t mean that anything is going to change in terms of their quality of play.
Tryouts for the girls begin with the fitness test on October 26th and actual tryouts on October 29th. The boys will then begin theirs a week later, on November 2nd.
- Shelby Yorde (‘20) is a junior editor for The Viking Vault [email protected]
That’s a wrap… Volleyball season 2018
By: Olivia Humes
NORTHRIDGE - The Northridge Varsity volleyball team has gone 11-12 for the 2018 season, ending the season on Saturday with a loss in the Sectional Finals against Fredericktown in a close match. The record this season has been the best winning season at Northridge since 2003, when that team went on to be District Champions.
Some key wins for the Northridge Lady Vikings include league wins at home against Lakewood High School and Heath High School. The Varsity team also was undefeated on all Saturday games leading up to the tournament.
When asked about the season as a whole, Head Varsity Coach Rex Carr explains, “It was an incredible year from start to finish. Everyone wanted to get better from the beginning, and that will remain our focus throughout the summer and in the future.”
The Varsity volleyball team was accompanied by a very strong Junior Varsity team, who went 17-2 this season. Freshman Bailee Keys (‘22) states, “I am super proud of my team and how successful we were. I wasn’t expecting to go undefeated for the majority of my freshman season.”
When asked about her Senior season, Mandy Shults (‘19) explains, “The highlight of my senior season was beating Heath on senior night and going to Whit’s every Wednesday with my teammates. I am really sad that it’s my last season playing volleyball, but I’m glad it’s also been my best season.”
Multiple Varsity players have been awarded Licking County League honors, including: Sydney Koker (‘21) (first team), Amanda Townley (‘21) (second team), Olivia Humes (‘19) (second team), and Claire Shank (‘22) (honorable mention).
When asked to sum up her freshman season, Claire Shank (‘22) explains, “The best thing about my freshman season was building so many new relationships with my teammates and overall just how we bonded together.” Shank also explains, “We as a program are always trying to get better everyday at practice in order to do good at our games, and that will continue in the future and over the summer.”
Claire Wasem ('20) states, “We are only going to get better in the future. This year was really a big stepping stone for our program, and I think it’s really going to give us the confidence we need to succeed in the future. I am super excited for my senior season!”
- Olivia Humes is Web-Editor in Chief of the Viking Vault and a very stressed senior.
By: Olivia Humes
NORTHRIDGE - The Northridge Varsity volleyball team has gone 11-12 for the 2018 season, ending the season on Saturday with a loss in the Sectional Finals against Fredericktown in a close match. The record this season has been the best winning season at Northridge since 2003, when that team went on to be District Champions.
Some key wins for the Northridge Lady Vikings include league wins at home against Lakewood High School and Heath High School. The Varsity team also was undefeated on all Saturday games leading up to the tournament.
When asked about the season as a whole, Head Varsity Coach Rex Carr explains, “It was an incredible year from start to finish. Everyone wanted to get better from the beginning, and that will remain our focus throughout the summer and in the future.”
The Varsity volleyball team was accompanied by a very strong Junior Varsity team, who went 17-2 this season. Freshman Bailee Keys (‘22) states, “I am super proud of my team and how successful we were. I wasn’t expecting to go undefeated for the majority of my freshman season.”
When asked about her Senior season, Mandy Shults (‘19) explains, “The highlight of my senior season was beating Heath on senior night and going to Whit’s every Wednesday with my teammates. I am really sad that it’s my last season playing volleyball, but I’m glad it’s also been my best season.”
Multiple Varsity players have been awarded Licking County League honors, including: Sydney Koker (‘21) (first team), Amanda Townley (‘21) (second team), Olivia Humes (‘19) (second team), and Claire Shank (‘22) (honorable mention).
When asked to sum up her freshman season, Claire Shank (‘22) explains, “The best thing about my freshman season was building so many new relationships with my teammates and overall just how we bonded together.” Shank also explains, “We as a program are always trying to get better everyday at practice in order to do good at our games, and that will continue in the future and over the summer.”
Claire Wasem ('20) states, “We are only going to get better in the future. This year was really a big stepping stone for our program, and I think it’s really going to give us the confidence we need to succeed in the future. I am super excited for my senior season!”
- Olivia Humes is Web-Editor in Chief of the Viking Vault and a very stressed senior.
Finishing football
By: Cole Fox
NORTHRIDGE- Viking football is wrapping up their season with a 3-7 record. Overall they have had a very successful season, but they are already looking forward to next season. Having won over Heath, Utica, Lakewood, and they ended up 3rd in the Cardinal division.
Trevor Kitchen (‘19) talks about this year's football season, noting, “The season didn't go how we wanted it to start off. Going 0-3 right from the start is never good and then only having one win prior to entering the gauntlet was tough we faced adversity all year and most teams in our position would have thrown in the towel and quit but we stayed positive and knew what we could do with the last half the season.”
Football players say they really appreciated the student section's involvement this season.
As Northridge closes out their season 3-7 (2-2) they have lots to build off of for next year. Northridge will graduate 10 seniors; losing this many seniors means leadership must be replaced. Up front, the Vikings will lose four key players in Zach George (‘19), Cory Johnston (‘19), Jacob Smith (‘19), and Jake Stocks (‘19). In addition to losing key linemen, the Vikings will lose key receivers Ashton Dick (‘19), Marc Hartman (‘19), and Josiah Dann (‘19). Northridge’s leadership has come all year from the seniors, especially those put in the leadership role. Northridge will graduate its starting quarterback Brendan Workman (‘19) and all-purpose player Trevor Kitchen (‘19). Lastly, the Vikings will lose Kicker Kole Krotzer (‘19).
Northridge ended their season with two very key wins against Heath and Utica. The Vikings had a very shocking upset against Heath, which just so happens to be the first time the Vikings had beaten Heath since rejoining the LCL. Starting wing back and linebacker Jake Reese (‘20) stated, “That win really jettisoned the team into that game against Utica and the rest of the season.” Reese also stated, “That night was also our senior night which made us play with a lot of emotion because we really wanted to win for those seniors.”
Following the Heath game, the Vikings played at Utica on their senior night. When asked what it meant to beat Utica on their senior night, Zach George stated, “It was a great feeling spoiling their senior night especially since they live right down the road. Utica is a very talkative and cocky team when they play us so it's a good feeling knowing we came out on top.”
In addition, junior Dustin Chalfant (‘20) stated, “After the win against Utica we spared no time to relax. We got right back after it to prepare for Newark Catholic.” The Vikings had a highlighted win against Utica last year in overtime and this year behind their line they rushed for over 300 yards beating Utica 46-27 with 21 unanswered points in the second half
In the Viking's final game of the 2018-2019 season Northridge fell to the Green Wave 38-9. Northridge ends their season just 3-7, but that doesn't truly show how tough the Vikings played all year.
- Cole Fox (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault
Golf season round up
By: Alex Hook
NORTHRIDGE - The golf season ended on October 3rd at Denison Golf Club during the OHSAA Division II District Championship, as the team fell short of making it to states.
The golf team finished fifth at the District Championship, out of six teams, after shooting a team score of 328. The Vikings were lead by Jarrod Teeter (‘19), who shot an individual score of 75.
When Jarrod was asked about how he felt he played, he said, “I really had fun today, I just went out and enjoyed my round. I feel that I play my best golf when I go out and have fun during the round.”
Only the best team score and individual score (that isn’t on the team with best score) make it through Districts and onto States.
Jarrod tied for first as an individual at Districts and was part of a four-way player playoff. Jarrod proceeded to lose on the third playoff hole, losing to Trevor Binua of Bexley. Binua went on to win the State championship as an individual.
“I felt that I was in a playoff with some tough competition, but I played my best,” Jarrod reflected. “Having to go into a playoff with a former State champ, [Binau], is tough.”
The golf team earned the right to make it to the District Championship after placing second at Sectionals on September 28th, at Foxfire Players Club. The team shot 328 and only Bexley beat them, with a score of 306.
The top three teams and individual scores move onto Districts from Sectionals. Bexley, Northridge, and Jonathan Alder would be the three teams that would advance onto Districts.
The golf season has been nothing short of spectacular this year, and the team hopes to improve on from the past year. The team will be losing seniors Alex Rosshirt and Jarrod Teeter.
Jarrod’s brother, Ross Teeter (‘21), explained that he feels that the golf team should use this exposure to improve on next season. “This puts our golf team on the map and people are starting to realize that we have a good golf program,” he said. “I get questions all the time from coaches about where is Northridge because people are stunned about the golf program we have at the school, and other schools are realizing that.”
When Ross was asked about how he felt the season went, he said, “We had an amazing season, but we can definitely improve on next year if our team works hard.”
Jarrod Teeter, reflecting on his last season with the golf team, said, “The time has flown by, and I just can’t say how proud I am of being part of this school. I also am proud of being part of the two most decorated golf teams in school history.”
When Jarrod was asked one thing he wish he could change, he said, “I never want to dwell on the past and I wouldn’t change it for the world. These are some of the best memories I’ve ever had and I will never forget them.”
- Alex Hook (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault
By: Alex Hook
NORTHRIDGE - The golf season ended on October 3rd at Denison Golf Club during the OHSAA Division II District Championship, as the team fell short of making it to states.
The golf team finished fifth at the District Championship, out of six teams, after shooting a team score of 328. The Vikings were lead by Jarrod Teeter (‘19), who shot an individual score of 75.
When Jarrod was asked about how he felt he played, he said, “I really had fun today, I just went out and enjoyed my round. I feel that I play my best golf when I go out and have fun during the round.”
Only the best team score and individual score (that isn’t on the team with best score) make it through Districts and onto States.
Jarrod tied for first as an individual at Districts and was part of a four-way player playoff. Jarrod proceeded to lose on the third playoff hole, losing to Trevor Binua of Bexley. Binua went on to win the State championship as an individual.
“I felt that I was in a playoff with some tough competition, but I played my best,” Jarrod reflected. “Having to go into a playoff with a former State champ, [Binau], is tough.”
The golf team earned the right to make it to the District Championship after placing second at Sectionals on September 28th, at Foxfire Players Club. The team shot 328 and only Bexley beat them, with a score of 306.
The top three teams and individual scores move onto Districts from Sectionals. Bexley, Northridge, and Jonathan Alder would be the three teams that would advance onto Districts.
The golf season has been nothing short of spectacular this year, and the team hopes to improve on from the past year. The team will be losing seniors Alex Rosshirt and Jarrod Teeter.
Jarrod’s brother, Ross Teeter (‘21), explained that he feels that the golf team should use this exposure to improve on next season. “This puts our golf team on the map and people are starting to realize that we have a good golf program,” he said. “I get questions all the time from coaches about where is Northridge because people are stunned about the golf program we have at the school, and other schools are realizing that.”
When Ross was asked about how he felt the season went, he said, “We had an amazing season, but we can definitely improve on next year if our team works hard.”
Jarrod Teeter, reflecting on his last season with the golf team, said, “The time has flown by, and I just can’t say how proud I am of being part of this school. I also am proud of being part of the two most decorated golf teams in school history.”
When Jarrod was asked one thing he wish he could change, he said, “I never want to dwell on the past and I wouldn’t change it for the world. These are some of the best memories I’ve ever had and I will never forget them.”
- Alex Hook (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault
XC season ends with big strides to program
NORTHRIDGE - This year’s Cross Country season started with a record number of runners attending a running camp together over the summer, training hard for what they wanted to be their most successful season yet. For many, that dream was more than realized.
Nick Houck (‘21) placed 6th in the LCL to earn All-LCL honors. Nick, also placed 10th at Districts with the second best time in school history, to qualify to Regionals, the first boy to do so since 2011.
The girls team, led by Megan King (‘19), placed 3rd in the league and 6th in the district. At the LCL meet King placed 2nd and Olyvia Ashbrook (‘21) placed 3rd, earning 1st team LCL awards. Kamille Womack (‘22) and Katrina Tennis-Malick (‘19) placed 13th and 14th, also earning all LCL honors.
King was District champion and Ashbrook placed 6th, qualifying for Regionals. At Regionals, Ashbrook placed 8th and King placed 9th to qualify to the State meet, marking the third time King has qualified. At State, King placed 40th and Ashbrook placed 63rd.
“We had a successful season, both as a team and individually,” said Head Coach Richard Featheringill. “Most kids hit career or personal bests and the team atmosphere was always something that I enjoyed. Anytime runners qualify to the regionals or state is exciting, but to have three compete in the post-season was amazing. I am looking forward to what these kids will be able to in the future.”
NORTHRIDGE - This year’s Cross Country season started with a record number of runners attending a running camp together over the summer, training hard for what they wanted to be their most successful season yet. For many, that dream was more than realized.
Nick Houck (‘21) placed 6th in the LCL to earn All-LCL honors. Nick, also placed 10th at Districts with the second best time in school history, to qualify to Regionals, the first boy to do so since 2011.
The girls team, led by Megan King (‘19), placed 3rd in the league and 6th in the district. At the LCL meet King placed 2nd and Olyvia Ashbrook (‘21) placed 3rd, earning 1st team LCL awards. Kamille Womack (‘22) and Katrina Tennis-Malick (‘19) placed 13th and 14th, also earning all LCL honors.
King was District champion and Ashbrook placed 6th, qualifying for Regionals. At Regionals, Ashbrook placed 8th and King placed 9th to qualify to the State meet, marking the third time King has qualified. At State, King placed 40th and Ashbrook placed 63rd.
“We had a successful season, both as a team and individually,” said Head Coach Richard Featheringill. “Most kids hit career or personal bests and the team atmosphere was always something that I enjoyed. Anytime runners qualify to the regionals or state is exciting, but to have three compete in the post-season was amazing. I am looking forward to what these kids will be able to in the future.”