Week in Review 2017-12-10
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Southridge’s Kennedy Nalley took the ball down the court as Borden’s McKenzii Rothbauer pursued during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge coach Steve Rust celebrated with the Raiders in the locker room following the team’s 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg. “That is a tradition that we do that,” Raider coach Steve Rust said about his and players’ reactions after a win. “That’s how I come in and they get fired up and I get fired up.” The victory marked the Raiders’ second win thus far in the season.
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Southridge’s Breanna Wilkey and Borden’s Grace Hall reached for the ball during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge coach Steve Rust motioned toward the court during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge’s Monica Steckler put up a shot as Borden’s McKenzii Rothbauer attempted to block during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge’s Breanna Wilkey and Borden’s Hannah McKinley fought for control of the ball during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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The Southridge Raiders celebrated as coaches entered the locker room following the team’s 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg. The victory marked the Raiders’ second win thus far in the season.
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Southridge's Mady Neukam held up the ball during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge’s Abigail Kerkhoff and Rose Tempel watched from the bench during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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OFS Brands employees Andrew Kieffner, left, Seth Lanman and Sheila Eckert acted in a skit based on the movie "A Christmas Story" during the judging of the company Christmas decorating contest at the corporate headquarters in Huntingburg on Friday. Each department began planning their decorations and skits around Halloween as a form of team building. The day of the contest judging coincided with the company's Toys for Tots collection day and the corporate holiday party.
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Contest judges Corinna Dugan, left, OFS Brands CEO Hank Menke and his mother Phyllis Menke reacted to seeing a spread of food inspired by the movie "Elf", including spaghetti topped with maple syrup and candy, during the judging of the Christmas decorating contest at Styline Logistics in Huntingburg on Friday.
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Spaghetti topped with maple syrup and candy, inspired by the movie "Elf" on display during the judging of the Christmas decorating contest at Styline Logistics in Huntingburg on Friday.
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Phyllis Menke, right, pet Nick Blessinger, dressed as the Grinch's dog Max, as he stood guard outside the office of Ryan Menke, who dressed as the Grinch, during the judging of company Christmas decorating contest at the corporate headquarters in Huntingburg on Friday. Phyllis, one of the judges, said she did not recognize her grandson Ryan in his costume.
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Styline Logistics employees Harrison Prusz, left, and Lloyd Russell acted in a skit based on the movie "Elf" during the judging of the Christmas decorating contest at Styline Logistics in Huntingburg on Friday.
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Phyllis Menke, 92, sat on the lap of OFS Brands employee Craig Luebbehusen during the judging of company Christmas decorating contest at the corporate headquarters in Huntingburg on Friday.
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Marlene Otto of Jasper, right, and her husband Denny, not in frame, were greeted by carolers including their son Kent, next to his mother, Jolene Greener, from right, Alan Litteken and Kevin Bartley, all of Jasper, during a caroling event in which the singers visited their parents’ homes Sunday afternoon in Jasper. “We don’t sing worth a darn,” Bartley said jokingly. “But other than that it all was good.” In addition to the caroling, the parents received various treats from their children such as Christmas cookies, peanut brittle, candy canes and chocolate.
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Laura Grammer hugged her father Rafe Ackerman, both of Jasper, during a visit by a group of Christmas carolers Sunday at Ackerman’s home in Jasper. The carolers traveled to their parents’ homes Sunday afternoon to sing and bring them treats.
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Christmas carolers visited the home of Carol and Will Haas, parents of Laura Otto, all of Jasper, during a caroling event in which the singers visited their parents’ homes Sunday afternoon in Jasper.
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Christmas carolers visited the home of Carol and Will Haas, parents of Laura Otto, all of Jasper, during a caroling event in which the singers visited their parents’ homes Sunday afternoon in Jasper.
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Marlene Otto of Jasper handed out candy canes to Christmas carolers including her daughter-in-law Laura Otto, from left, her son Kent Otto and Alan Litteken, all of Jasper, after the carolers stepped inside after singing on the Otto’s doorstep on Sunday afternoon in Jasper. The carolers traveled to their parents’ homes Sunday afternoon to sing and bring them treats.
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Kevin Bartley, Alan Litteken and Jolene Greener, all of Jasper, sang Christmas carols outside the home of Marlene and Denny Otto, parents of Kent Otto, during a caroling event in which the singers visited their parents’ homes Sunday afternoon in Jasper.
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Kevin Bartley hugged his father, Ted, while visiting his father during a caroling event in which the singers visited their parents’ homes Sunday afternoon in Jasper.
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Southridge’s Breanna Wilkey and Borden’s Hannah McKinley fought for control of the ball during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge coach Steve Rust celebrated with the Raiders in the locker room following the team’s 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg. “That is a tradition that we do that,” Raider coach Steve Rust said about his and players’ reactions after a win. “That’s how I come in and they get fired up and I get fired up.” The victory marked the Raiders’ second win thus far in the season.
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Southridge's Chaney Barrett, left, high-rived teammate Kera Jochem before the start of the 200 yard medley relay for Southridge's home swim meet against Heritage Hills and Forest Park Monday evening.
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Heritage Hills' Samuel Martin swam the butterfly in the 200 yard medley relay during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hills' Elizabeth Williams performed one of her dives during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Forest Park's Josie Berg competed in the 200 yard freestyle during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hills' Andrew Sadler, left, Samuel Pinckert and Gavin Fuchs huddled together before competing in the 200 yard freestyle relay during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hill's Garrett Nix competed in the 100 yard freestyle during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Forest Park's freshman Magda Alvis, left, sophomores MaysonVanMeter and Abby Hauser cheered on teammate Josie Berg as she swam in the 200 yard freestyle during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hill's Vicki Nelson competed in the 100 yard butterfly during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hills' Austin Schnuck performed one of his dives during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hill's Josh Halvorson competed in the 100 yard butterfly during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Southridge's Kera Jochem competed in the 100 yard backstroke during Southridge's home swim against Forest Park and Heritage Hills Monday evening.
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Heritage Hill's Jack Patmore competed in the 200 yard individual medley during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hills seniors Vicki Nelson braided teammate Hannah Taylor's hair so it would fit better underneath her swim cap before the start of the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Jason Barnett of Santa Claus and Aubree Brown of Lamar, 14, portrayed shepherds during a live nativity scene Saturday night in Santa Claus. Marty Brown of Gentryville, who portrayed Joseph and other characters during the event, said he takes part in the live nativity to “share the love of Christ.” “We want to share that with everyone so everybody knows that Christmas is more than just presents and gifts,” he said. ”It’s about the birth of our lord and savior Jesus.” The nativity was held for multiple hours Saturday evening with members of Heritage Hills Baptist Church portraying characters in shifts.
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Jeremy Shulaw of Tennyson, Sherri Benge of Santa Claus, 15, and Amanda Shulaw of Tennyson portrayed Joseph, an angel and Mary respectively during a live nativity scene Saturday night in Santa Claus.
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Kristi Brown of Gentryville got into costume to portray a shepherd with the help of Martha Barnett of Santa Claus during a live nativity scene Saturday night in Santa Claus.
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Amanda Shulaw of Tennyson and Mike Eckert, originally of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and now living in Huntingburg, looked at a phone while portraying Mary and a wise man respectively during a live nativity scene Saturday night in Santa Claus.
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Husband and wife Marty and Kristi Brown of Gentryville portrayed Joseph and Mary; Shaleah Benge of Santa Claus, 15, portrayed an angel; Drew Foertsch of Lamar, 12, Nevah Barnett of Santa Claus, 14, and Jacob Schmidt of Lincoln City, 14, portrayed wise men during a live nativity scene Saturday night in Santa Claus.
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Forest Park's freshman Magda Alvis, left, sophomores MaysonVanMeter and Abby Hauser cheered on teammate Josie Berg as she swam in the 200 yard freestyle during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Heritage Hills' Andrew Sadler, left, Samuel Pinckert and Gavin Fuchs huddled together before competing in the 200 yard freestyle relay during the swim meet at Southridge High School Monday evening.
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Southridge coach Steve Rust celebrated with the Raiders in the locker room following the team’s 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg. “That is a tradition that we do that,” Raider coach Steve Rust said about his and players’ reactions after a win. “That’s how I come in and they get fired up and I get fired up.” The victory marked the Raiders’ second win thus far in the season.
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Southridge’s Kennedy Nalley took the ball down the court as Borden’s McKenzii Rothbauer pursued during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge’s Breanna Wilkey and Borden’s Grace Hall reached for the ball during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.
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Southridge coach Steve Rust motioned toward the court during the Raiders’ 31-18 victory against the Borden Braves on Saturday at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg.