By Lexi Burch
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Popular spots to stay active on spring break
by Maddie Miyahara
During spring break teenagers are constantly looking for things to do. Whether they are on vacation or staying home, students should try to do something to stay active. There are many fun ways to get out and be with friends.
This spring break stay active close to home by visiting these locations:
Rock Climbing
8750 Corporation Drive
Indianapolis, IN
Roped Day Pass: $12
Harness Rental: $3
Shoe Rental: $3
Laser Tag
Laser Blaze
4121 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
Hours:
Monday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
$7 per game, $6 for each additional game
Miniature Golf
Golf Shores
2510 Landmark Way NE
Corydon, IN 47112
Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
First round: $7
Additional round: $5
All day pass: $15
If staying home is not an option, there are also places to visit in Florida to stay active.
Adventures at Sea
5709 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
• Parasail – 3 miles $79, 2 miles $59
• Jet Ski – $84/hour, $20 for extra rider
• Banana Boat – 3 miles $19
The Track
1125 Highway 98
Destin, FL 32541
Monday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Go-Karts – $5 per ride
• Miniature Golf – $7 per round
South Beach Surf School
Ocean & 1st
Miami Beach, FL 33139
1.5 hour lesson – $100, $90 per person for two people
Dazzlers dream for success at Nationals
By Lexi Burch and Bryce Romig
Disney World is where ‘dreams come true’ and the Dazzlers are hoping for their dreams to come true when they travel there this Wednesday to compete in UDA Nationals.
After winning eleven consecutive national titles and double titling last season, expectations will be high when the Dazzlers arrive in Orlando.
“For me to win my fourth national title would be amazing,” said junior Courtney Crombie. “Most people work four years to get those four titles, and to get it as a junior would be such an awesome accomplishment.”
Sophomore Coral Portman said that they have been preparing for this years nationals even before they won last year. The Dazzlers devote all their time and breath to the sport.
“We train every week with a personal trainer and we practice hours daily,” said Portman. “We have competitions almost every weekend to prepare for the pressures of nationals.”
For the senior Dazzlers this will be their last time performing on the black mat. They say that the feeling of it being over is very bittersweet.
“Knowing this is my last time at nationals is hard to believe,” said senior Kimberly Humphries. “Saying goodbye to my team will be one of the hardest things I will ever do.”
UDA Nationals is not all stress and sweat. The girls said spending the weekend in sunny Florida, in the exciting Disney World is one of the best times throughout the season.
“The most exciting part about Nationals is being out on the floor with the rest of my teammates and just knowing that we’re about to kill it.” said Crombie. “The idea that everyone in the building is watching you and only you, is a feeling I can’t even describe. We go on autopilot when we’re out there competing and everything just happens.”
Winning Nationals for any team would be exciting but for the Dazzlers it is carrying on a legacy. This team and past teams have made it possible for the Dazzlers to have a consecutive winning streak.
“It would mean everything to win,” said Sophomore Taylor Neagle. “We work so hard each year to bring home another title. Carrying on the legacy of teams before us would mean so much to current team and past teams.”
As Wednesday draws near the hearts of the Dazzlers are racing and the butterflies in their stomachs are fluttering. The memories of winning reenter their minds.
“The feeling of winning is like a ten thousand pound weight has being lifted off your shoulders,” said Crombie. “It is crazy how much pressure is on us to keep an amazing legacy going, and when we win all the hard moments and struggles are beyond worth it.”
Seniors’ football careers come to an end
By Blake Dykes
Featured Image By Keevin Sakai
Last Friday was not only the last football game of the season, but for some seniors, the last game they will ever competitively play.
Senior Gavin Horner expressed his feelings on ending the season as they did.
“It’s sad that I don’t ever get to play another football game again. It sucked to lose our last football game.”
Senior Collin Engle agrees with Horner.
“It’s a terrible feeling knowing after four years of legit competitive football it’s all over.”
On the other hand, some players are ready for the break, since they still have another year to come.
“This season was kind of rough, but I have wrestling to look forward to,” said junior Chase Herron.
Even though some of the younger players have more games to play, it is still hard because they are losing teammates.
“I will miss the seniors, the good times we had together. We had a brotherly bond. I’ll miss going out to eat and hanging out with them after practice,” said junior Gabe Kennedy.
Herron will also miss the seniors, and having film sessions along with dinner at senior Bryce Smith’s house.
The team bonded despite the challenges of the season.
“Our team had the talent but we didn’t apply ourselves. We had too many injuries that should’ve gotten taken care of. We should of played smarter,” said Horner.
With as many injuries that team had this season, many changes had to be made throughout this time.
“If the majority of the starting line up wasn’t injured then we wouldn’t of had to have a different lineup on defense,” said Herron.
However, Kennedy thinks that the team did not capitalize in the opportunities given.
“This season wasn’t what we wanted it to be, but next year it will hopefully be much better.”
As they look to the future, most players built very strong bonds with their teammates that the seniors will definitely miss.
“I will miss knowing that I’ve played my whole life with these guys and not seeing them everyday,” said Engle.
Horner will also miss his teammates.
“I’ll miss being with all my friends, and getting through tough things with them, and just having a great time.”
This season brought out many emotions in each of the players, both good and bad.
Engle leaves this program taking away the good aspects of his time instilled in it.
“Even though the season didn’t turn out, the friends made have been taken to a whole new level of friendship that I’ll always have.”
Seniors make Turkey Bowl history
By Hannah Cheatham
There were only four teams in Turkey Bowl history to win the game played as both juniors and seniors.
On Sat., July 28, 2012, history changed. The seniors took the juniors by storm and won with a final
score of 38 to 0 becoming the fifth team to win both games they played.
At the end of the first quarter the seniors led 14 to 0. The juniors kept up their competitive spirit and
continued fighting for a touchdown. By halftime the seniors remained ahead with 22 to nothing lead.
Although the game was supposed to be flag football, the rules were not always followed. From junior Shelby
Sneed being held in a choke hold to junior Rachel Denison getting popped in the mouth with an elbow, both
teams fought for the chance to be the champions.
“The hardest thing for me was keeping the game clean, but still stay competitive,” said senior Erin Baughman.
Junior coaches Julie Hutson and Summers Montgomery said their favorite part of the game was seeing
the girls come together on the field and try to beat the seniors. Juniors Lucy Cathcart and Krista Carlile
both agreed that the overall experience was fun and they cannot wait to get back out on the field next
year.
“All for one, and one for all,” said Hutson.