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This week's edition includes:

• Exemplery Behavior Recognition
• Register for 7th and 8th Grade Track and Field- Informational Meeting
• Night at the Races
• High School Cheer Tryouts
• Basketball Intramural Sign-Ups
• MS Football LIfting
• FB Signing Day
• Big Sports Moments
• MS Softball Open Fields
• Varsity Wrestling Alumni Night
• Dodgeball Tournament
• Spring Youth Flag Football
• Sports Schedules
• Spectator/Fan Behavior Expectations
• Advertise on during SCS Athletic Broadcasts!
• Eligibility
• Select SMS Home Basketball Games To Be Live Streamed
• Athletic Opportunities at SMS
• Online Team Shop
• Athletic Boosters
• Online Ticketing Information
• Summer Baseball Sign-Ups
• Strongsville Rec Department Program Offerings
• Click/Tap HERE for previous editions of Cold Pizza

SMS couldn't be more proud of our athletes for the focus and discipline towards exemplery behavior they have exhibited this season! Our goal with this initiative is for the kids' focus to transcend into their actions both on and off the court. The positive feedback we've received from bus drivers, teachers, coaches, cafeteria workers, monitors/aides, and employees at other schools is a testament to the fact that these kids have truly bought in.

Congratulations to all the students who were recognized last week for their exemplary behavior! Depending on the significance of their contributions, students were rewarded with certificates, free Jersey Mike's subs, and/or team gear. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed!

You can find the presentation used to acknowledge their achievements and the students recognized linked below.

Keep up the great work!

Recognized Students

Presentation

Do you want to, become a better athlete or person, try something new or hang out with your friends for two hours everyday after school? If so, sign-up for track. Details instructions are below:

HERE

Attention all 6th grade boys and girls interested in basketball. SMS is having 3 on 3 Intramural Basketball. February 10, 12, & 13. There are 4 students per team with a maximum of 12 teams. It is a first come, first serve, situation. It is a hard cut off at 12 teams! Students must sign themselves up, parents can not do it for you. Click the link below or find a poster with a QR code. Make sure your 4 teammates are in agreement on the team and all 4 team members must fill out the Form. We will do our best to find individuals a team. See Mr. Mester (media center) or Mr. Green (rm 317) with any questions.

6th grade 3 on 3

7th-8th grade 3 on 3

Middle School Wrestling Team Recap

Congratulations to our middle school wrestling team on their outstanding performance at the recent GCC Individual Tournament! We are thrilled to announce that Grecol, Talerico, and Trusnik emerged victorious in their respective weight classes. Additionally, the grit and skill of our remaining 11 Mustang wrestlers were evident as they all achieved podium finishes, showcasing the depth of talent on our team.

Over the past week, our team also secured impressive dual wins against Berea-Midpark, Aurora, and Avon Lake, further solidifying their strength this season. With an overall dual record of 9-2 and victories in all three tournaments they've entered this year, our wrestlers are truly on an incredible run.

Looking ahead, this weekend the team will compete in the TAB 50 Team Tournament in Twinsburg. Let’s wish them luck as they continue to strive for excellence on the mat!

Middle School Basketball Teams Recap

Last week marked the conclusion of conference play for all 8 middle school basketball teams with the exciting annual Mustang Bowl. We are proud to announce that both the boys green teams and the girls white teams emerged victorious in four hard-fought battles, with most of the games coming down to the wire! Their determination and teamwork were truly commendable.

As we move forward, this week kicks off the MS GCC Tournament, and we are excited to see our teams compete at a higher level. The tournament schedule can be found linked below for your convenience.

Congratulations to the 8th grade girls white team and the 8th grade boys green team for earning the top seed in the tournament! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we are proud of your achievements.

Best of luck to all our teams as they take on this next challenge!

View Tournament Schedule Here

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BASKETBALL:

• GIRLS GAME SCHEDULE- GBB Game Schedule TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
• BOYS GAME SCHEDULE- BBB Game Schedule TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
• Basketball Practice Schedule

WRESTLING:

• MATCH SCHEDULE- Wrestling Meet Schedule

WINTER CHEER:

• SEASON CALENDAR- Cheer Calendar

Strongsville City Schools, its students, its staff, and its services are all part of a first class community. The roots of our first class nature are derived from the actions of the great families that comprise Strongsville. With that said, being first class doesn't mean being perfect in all actions. In part, it means having the desire, open-mindedness and skillset to get better when needed. Last year some of our students, perhaps unknowingly, engaged in some unsportsmanlike conduct from the bleachers at some recent athletic contests. Most of us know that being good neighbors to our opponents, their fans and the officials is a part of being first class. It might not be known to many middle school aged students who are starting to experience their first sense of freedom.

I am strongly encouraging all families to have the following conversation with your middle school aged child. Please inform them that the only acceptable behavior at sporting event is being positive. Any negative behavior/speech is strictly prohibited. Below is a brief explanation as it relates to acceptable and unacceptable fan behavior. Thank you for your cooperation!

Player eligibility is determined by SCS and OHSAA policies. Some of the eligibility criteria is listed below.

• Students must maintain at least a 2.0 G.P.A. Should their G.P.A. fall below a 2.0 they will be put on a weekly progress reports to assure assignments and effort are up to snuff. If not the players will be required to sit until improvement is made.
• Students must have passed at least 4 classes in the previous quarter (5 credits if at SHS). Should this criteria not be met a student will not be eligible for the forthcoming athletic season.
• Pay to Participate and previous year academic fees must be paid in order to partake in athletic games/contests. Students will be withheld from all contests until fees are paid.

• OHSAA Eligibility Resource Center

• https://ohsaa.org/Eligibility

****ALL HOME BASKETBALL GAMES IN THE MAIN GYM OF SMS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED. DIRECTIONS FOR STREAMING ARE BELOW****

Stream and watch SHS & SMS athletic events from the SHS & SMS Main Gym on the new HUDL TV. Simply search for Strongsville High School at fan.hudl.com or download the HUDL Fan app in your app store. Gameday passes are $12.50 (ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS NOTED BELOW) and grant access to all HUDL TV streams for that day. For example, if you purchase a pass to stream a JV basketball game, you’ll also have access to the freshmen and varsity games, as they are held consecutively at the same location. Season passes are available for $195 (ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS NOTED BELOW)

, offering access to all events on all streams throughout the season. Coming soon, we will also be streaming games from the SHS & SMS Main Gym and SMS Serpentini Field on HUDL TV. Need help purchasing a live feed of Strongsville Athletics? Click HERE for a HUDL tutorial.

****DISCOUNT CODE****

Exciting HUDL TV Promo Codes for Mustang Families and Fans!

We're thrilled to offer special discounts for all Mustang Athletics action on HUDL TV!

• $5 Off All-Access Day Pass: Enjoy all Mustang games with a day pass using the promo code Mustangs$5.
• $100 Off Annual Pass: Get unlimited access to Mustang Athletics for the entire school year for just $95 with promo code Mustangs$100.

Both codes are reusable and valid through the Winter Sports season, so don't miss out! Catch every play, cheer on your favorite teams, and save while you stream.

Stay tuned in and show your Mustang pride!

If you're looking for some spirit wear to help support the Mustangs please know that spirit wear can be purchased through the Strongsville Mustangs Spirit Stpre linked below. Christmas is just around the corner, don't miss out on some great gift ideas! A couple of examples of the 100's of items found in our online spirit shop are pictured below.

SPIRIT STORE LINK

The Strongsville Athletic Boosters is comprised of parent volunteers that raise funds and provide support to all of the Strongsville High School and Middle School athletic programs and student-athletes. Every dollar raised by the booster club is invested back into the student-athlete experience. We purchase uniforms, warm-ups, training equipment and other items to help our student-athletes perform to the best of their ability in representing Strongsville City Schools. Our ultimate success depends on the commitment of parents! Click HERE to join the Athletic Boosters for the 2024-2025 school year. Becoming a member not only helps your student's success but it also gets you some free SWAG. Details in the graphic below.

Click/tap HERE for what sports programs are upcoming for the Strongsville Recreation Department.

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Website: strongsvilleathletics.org
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 4405727090
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Twitter: @scsmustangs