Osgood Journal Sports
May 6, 2008

JCD Eagles are victorious over Shawe

Gary Franklin, Sports Writer

To the tune of 15-9, the Eagle varsity rattled their bats at the visiting Madison Shawe Hilltoppers, who came calling on Wednesday, April 30.
Behind six innings of senior Brandon Gehl at the mound and a seventh inning closing by senior David Busch, the Eagles claimed the win. Gehl faced 29 batters, allowing 7 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits, had 7 K's walked 2 and hit one. Busch faced 5 batters in the top of the seventh, gave up no hits, hit a batter, walked and struck out a batter and was charged with 2 runs, one earned).
Eagle batting
Blake Sutton - 1/3 with 2 walks.
David Busch - 1/2, 2 RBI's, HR & 3 walks.
Brock Billman - 2/3, RBI with a walk.
Daniel Harlemert - 1/1 with a double.
Zach Simon - 1/2 with 2 RBI's & 3 walks.
Brandon Gehl - 3/5 with 2 RBI's, a double and a K.
Eric Horan - 1/3 with an RBI, a walk & a K.
Gerald Hardesty -1/4 with an RBI.
Shane Adams - 2/2 with an RBI, a walk & a stolen base.
Andrew Huff -1/4 with 2 RBI's & a K.

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Senior Eagle hurler Brandon Gehl, delivers the pitch in the JCD varsity's Thursday evening defeat of Madison Shawe, 15-9.

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Raider speedster Erik Demaree signs Letter of Intent to NKU

Gary Franklin, Sports Writer

On Thursday morning, May 1, with pen in hand posed to sign his name, senior South Ripley Raider Erik Demaree joyfully signed his Letter of Intent to attend Northern Kentucky University, located in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
"E", as called by his classmates and friends, will major in Criminal Justice and be a part of the ROTC program.
Demeree completed the National Guard Basic Training Program last summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Following his high school graduation and the completion of his AIT training beginning this July, as a student at NKU, Demaree has agreed to join their track & field team, where he may continue his athletic endeavors.
The South Ripley sports department will miss the continual positive production and attitude of Demaree as next years athletic seasons proceed. Congratulations & Good Luck "E".

GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO Witnessing the signing of a Letter of Intent by Raider senior, Erik Demaree,pictured front, from left are: Michelle Demaree (mother), Erik Demaree (trackster) and South Ripley High School Track & Field Coach Sam Durham. Standing are: SRHS Athletic Director Debbie Jett and SRHS Principal Bob Meyer. Not available for photo was Craig Demaree, father.