Activities Department Update

We finish this series dissecting leadership and sports mental performance in the documentary, The Last Dance.

Find Your Inner Beast

Game 5 against the Utah Jazz in 1997, Michael Jordan became ill, suffering from food poisoning. Many people called this his "flu game." Jordan was exhausted, miserable, and had to take in IV fluids throughout the day just to have the energy to make it to the game. He didn't just make the game, he played 44 minutes and scored 38 points. He didn't use his circumstance as an excuse or reason to quit, he rose to the occasion. He dug deep into his motivation and mental toughness and pushed past his limits to perform at an impressive level. Those who watched that game were amazed at how he could play at an elite level, but once the whistle blew for a timeout or end of quarter, would be a lifeless man sitting on the bench, and turn back to that dominant player he was over and over again. That is integrity. That is toughness. That is why he is the greatest.

Find Your Role

Every person on a team has a role, and every role is important. Some people, like Michael Jordan, are the stars of the show who play at a high level. Some roles are like Dennis Rodman, the physical presence who did the dirty work of rebounding or lockdown defense. Some roles are like Steve Kerr, who maybe got 5 shots a game, but needed to make them, including a last second shot to win their 6th championship. Other roles are like John Paxton who was a key player in creating the flow of the team, assisting his teammates, and his teammates trusted that he would do everything right. What role are you on your team?

Find Your Accountability

Michael Jordan never fell short of keeping his teammates accountable and holding them to high standards, sometimes not in the most positive way. But one thing was for sure, he wanted his teammates to be successful because he knew that was what made the team successful. He also never asked them to do something he wasn't willing to do himself. He would give complete effort in every drill, finish first in conditioning, show up to all team practices and events. He challenged his teammates to be better, and his teammates respected him for that.

Find Your Drive

Michael Jordan hated losing. When he returned from retirement and his time in major league baseball, Michael and the Bulls lost in the playoffs. It was a shock to their team who was known for winning championships. Jordan looked at how the other team celebrated, he used how he felt as motivation, and he never wanted to feel that way again. Walking out of the stadium after defeat, his trainer asked him when he would like to start workouts for the offseason, Michael responded with, "I'll see you tomorrow morning." Michael Jordan's drive for success and his goal of winning championships pushed him to out-prepare his opponents, to separate himself as the greatest to ever play the game.

This team is a blend of experienced upperclassmen and a large group of new freshmen and sophomores looking to compete against some of the top teams in the southeast Iowa area. Here are the results from recent meets.

At Columbus

1st- Aubrey Weber in Discus with 112-03. 2nd- Aubrey Weber in Shotput with 32-00. 2nd- Shuttle Hurdle (Allison Gruntmeir, Julia Fraise, Adalyn Dill, and Kaylee Moeller) with 1:25.12.

At Danville

1st- Aubrey Weber in the Discus with 113-08.

2nd- Sprint Med (Madison Frueh, Kaylee Moeller, Kaitlyn Morrison, and Brylee Cook) with 2:08.05.

2nd- Allison Gruntmeir in the High Jump with 4-10.

3rd- Allison Gruntmeir in the 400m Hurdles with 1:21.81.

3rd- Aubrey Weber in the Shotput with 31-00.

3rd- 4x200 (Ava Washburn, Kaitlyn Morrison, Madison Frueh, Brylee Cook) with 2:04.94.

3rd- Distance Med (Kaylee Moeller, Kaitlyn Morrison, Brylee Cook, Avery Hopp) 5:17.69.

The boys have competed in two outdoor meets and an indoor meet. This balanced team looks to compete at a high level and potentially send multiple events to the state meet.

At Columbus

2nd and PR- Kain Arrowood in the Long Jump with 19-00.

2nd- 4x200 (Kain Arrowood, Jack Benner, Blake Davis, and Luke Kruse) with 1:38.44.

2nd- 4x100 (Blake Davis, Kain Arrowood, Evan Fogarty, Ward Fraise) with 47.25.

3rd- Austin Fogarty in the 400m Hurdles with

3rd- Sprint Med (Blake Davis, Austin Fogarty, Evan Fogarty, and Ward Fraise) with 1:44.14.

3rd- 4x400 (Brett Cook, Luke Kruse, Austin Fogarty, Kaidin Humes) with 3:49.73

At Danville

2nd and PR- Kaidin Humes in the 400m Dash with 58.12.

2nd- Caedon Newton in the 3200m Run with 12:28.55.

2nd and PR- Austin Fogarty in the 400m Hurdles with 1:01.21.

2nd- 4x400 (Austin Fogarty, Kaidin Humes, Ward Fraise, and Brett Cook) with 3:51.68.

3rd- Brett Cook in the 400m Hurdles with 1:03.12.

3rd and PR- Luke Kruse in the 100m Dash with 11.87.

3rd- Will Hayes in the Shotput with 39-11.

3rd- Kain Arrowood in the Long Jump with 18-2.5

At West Burlington

3rd and PR- Brett Cook in the 400m Dash with 56.14.

2nd- Caden Crozier in the 3200m Run with 12:41.60.

2nd and PR- Jack Benner in Discus with 124-06.

3rd- Caedon Newton in the 3200m Run with 12:54.64.

3rd- Austin Fogarty in the 400m Hurdles with 1:02.76.

3rd and PR- 4x100 (Micah Ashmore, Evan Fogarty, Blake Davis, Luke Kruse) with 46.60.

3rd- 4x200 (Kain Arrowood, Evan Fogarty, Blake Davis, Ward Fraise) with 1:40.69.

3rd- 4x400 (Brett Cook, Ward Fraise, Austin Fogarty, Kaidin Humes) with 3:51.87.

3rd- Sprint Med (Kain Arrowood, Ward Fraise, Brett Cook, Luke Kruse) with 1:43.48.

3rd and PR- Jack Benner in the Shotput with 38-08.25.

The boys started the season with winning the Nike Invitational, shooting a team score of 311. Caleb Larson placed first with a score of 74. Kaden Swan (78) and Carson Morrison (79) placed 4th and 5th respectively. This was the third year in a row our team walks away Nike Invitational winners. The boys lost to Mediapolis in a head to head, losing by 5 strokes. The boys are currently ranked 8th in 2A and are currently playing in the Lee County Classic today.

The girls opened up the season with a loss to Mediapolis. Lily Smith led the team, placing third and scoring a 54.

The boys soccer team is currently 2-0 after mercy ruling Keokuk and defeating Centerville on their home field. Peter Seyb led the offensive storm against the Chiefs, scoring 5 goals and assisting on one. Jaedin Oglesby added his hat trick and an assist of his own. It was an even spread of goals against the Reds, shutting them out 7-0 on their turf. The boys compete against Sigourney-Keota at home tonight, April 10.

The girls start their season with first year coach, Jess Young, at the helm. They are currently 0-2 after defeats by Keokuk and Centerville. Evelyn Adkins scored the first goal of the season, and Charlee Clay scored the second, losing to the Chiefs 1-8 and to the Redettes 1-6. The girls travel to Washington to take on the Demons tonight, April 10.

Schedules can be found on our Bound website.

Girls Track and Field- 2A

State Site: IGHSAU

@ Western Illinois University- Apr 10

@ Fort Madison- Apr 14

@ Mount Pleasant- Apr 16

@ Burlington- Apr 18

Home Track Meet- Apr 20

@ Mount Pleasant- Apr 21

@ Louisa-Muscatine- Apr 23

@ Van Buren- Apr 27

@ Keokuk- Apr 28

@ Wapello- Apr 30

Boys Track and Field- 2A

State Site: IHSAA

@ Western Illinois University- Apr 10

@ Fairfield- Apr 13

@ Mount Pleasant- Apr 16

@ Burlington- Apr 18

Home Track Meet- Apr 20

@ WACO- Apr 21

@ Louisa-Muscatine- Apr 23

@ Keokuk- Apr 28

@ WACO- Apr 30

Girls Golf 2A

State Site: IGHSAU

vs Holy Trinity- Apr 13

vs New London- Apr 20

@ Lee County Classic- Apr 22

@ Flint Hills vs Notre Dame and Danville- Apr 23

Boys Golf - 2A

State Site: IHSAA

@ Lee County Golf Classic- Apr 10

vs Holy Trinity- Apr 13

vs New London- Apr 20

@ Flint Hills vs Notre Dame and Danville- Apr 23

@ Keokuk- Apr 29

Girls Soccer- 1A

State Site: IGHSAU

@ Washington- Apr 10

vs Fort Madison- Apr 14

@ Notre Dame- Apr 16

@ Mediapolis- Apr 21

vs Wapello- Apr 24

vs Albia- Apr 27

@ Highland- Apr 28

vs Notre Dame- May 1

Boys Soccer- 2A

State Site: IHSAA

vs Sigourney-Keota- Apr 10

vs Fairfield- Apr 14

@ WACO- Apr 16

@ Mediapolis- Apr 21

vs Wapello- Apr 24

vs Albia- Apr 27

@ Highland- Apr 28

vs Notre Dame- May 1

*NEW* Hall of Fame Banquet and Hawks Awards Show- May 9

Central Lee will be hosting our Hall of Fame Banquet at 10:00am, celebrating the honorees in Academics, Fine Arts, and Athletics. Then, at 2:00pm, we will host the first ever Hawks Awards Show! This is a formal event where we celebrate the great things happening in the Activities Department and recognizing the fantastic effort and accomplishments of those involved. Awards will be nominated and voted on by students, staff, coaches, and sports boosters members. Awards include: Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, Performance of the Year, Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, Student-Athlete of the Year, and Elite Hawk Award.

*NEW* Sports Boosters Baseball/Softball Initiative- If you Build it...!

If you have not seen the progress at the fields, I encourage you to do so. It is all coming together well! Sanders' Masonry did a great job on the brick backstops, including the personalized bricks. Marty Jacobs and his crew are finishing up on the roofs of the baseball dugouts, of which they also laid the concrete footings down for. Gullett Fence has completed the installation of the new baseball field fence, and they are completing the installation of the new nets for both fields. Thank you all who have contributed to this project so far, it is looking great! Scoreboards will be here soon.

*NEW* School Play- Frozen!

Come to the school and enjoy our students' rendition of Frozen the Musical on April 18 and 19.

*NEW* Youth Track Meet- Apr 29

Our Sports Boosters are hosting the annual Youth Track Meet on the 29th. If you have an elementary age kid and they are fast, have a lot of energy, and are looking for a fun, competitive, supportive event, then sign them up for a great time!

Central Lee Sponsorship Opportunities

Want your business logo to be displayed on the scorers table at all of the 35+ events hosted in our Performance gym? Want your business to have a spot in the new sports events programs? Maybe you want your business to have a logo on the football field? If you or someone you know want a chance to advertise your business at Central Lee, then take a look at the Sponsorship Catalog for this year.

Below are the current coaching vacancies in our district. If you are interested, please contact Tyler Bryant and apply online at TeachIowa. Applicants must have a current Iowa Coaching License/Endorsement. Looking for positive, reliable, and determined individuals for these positions. Interested in getting your Coaching License? Follow this link for the process to obtain it: Coaching Authorization

Varsity Assistant Football Coach

Middle School Boys Basketball Coach.

"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."- Phil Jackson