If you have been thinking about joining the HS Cross Country team here is a great opportunity to get plugged in with team activities. Join us for a 2 day/night camp later in June as well as summer meet ups. please reach out to Coach Randi @ Randi.krehbiel@olympia.org with any questions.
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Lady Spartans Softball are regional champions, defeating Dee-Mack 3-0 at Olympia. The Spartans scored two runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning, loading the based on three straight singles by Khloe Chenoweth, Morgan Huffington, and Lydia Rutledge, Kennadie Finchum with an RBI single to start the scoring. Finley Hoffman followed with a ground ball fielder's choice to score the second run of the inning. Khloe Chenoweth with a solo blast to center field in the third inning. Gabby Frye with the win in the circle striking out seven while scattering six hits. The Spartans improve to 17-10-1 and will play in the Macomb sectional on Wednesday.
Congratulations to IHSA Bass Fishing Sectional Champs, Dylan Langley and Clayton Grieder who won the Clinton Sectional yesterday with a total weight of 22.58lbs. Dylan also had the big bass for the sectional with 5.93lbs. They will compete at the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament on June 6 and 7 at Lake Shelbyville.
Olympia High School's girls track team wrapped up a memorable season with strong representation at the state prelims in Charleston at EIU. Although the results weren’t exactly what the team had hoped for, the girls demonstrated determination, teamwork, and the spirit of champions.
The 4x800 relay team — Amelia, Mira, Kaylie, and Emma — gave it their all, though the race didn’t unfold as they had envisioned. The 4x100 squad — Mya, Charlee, Madyson, and Gabby — delivered a standout performance with flawless handoffs and a strong finish. In the 4x400 relay, Charlee, Mira, Amelia, and Emma faced tough competition. While a few had an off day, their effort and heart were unmistakable.
In the field events, Charlee and Annaston represented Olympia in the long jump. Both athletes proudly hit the board — an impressive feat, especially as a sophomore and freshman. Just making it to state at their age is an accomplishment worth celebrating.
While the team had hoped to advance to finals and spend one more day in Charleston, the season still ends on a high note. Each of these athletes had an outstanding sectional and earned their place at state through hard work, perseverance, and passion. They should be proud of everything they’ve achieved.
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Congratulations to Cohen Maness who squatted 510lbs this morning to move into a tie w/Blaine Halley for 2nd place all time. Huge lift!
Congratulations to senior Chase Ragar for claiming the Sectional title in the triple jump tonight at the 2A IHSA Sectional meet at Metamora, qualifying himself for the state meet at Eastern Illinois University next Friday/Saturday. Battling rain and unseasonably cold temperatures, Chase lead the field of athletes with a jump of 41' 2.25".
Congrats also to the following Oly athletes that finished their season with season-best performances:
Cohen Ellis- 59.15 in the 400 m dash
Kayden Thomas-50.14 in the 300 hurdles
Evan Petri- 5:14.18 in the 1600 m run
Brendon Hardimon- 23.60 in the 200 m dash
Varsity softball defeated PORTA 8-0 to open post-season regional play at Olympia. Lily Gordon drove in four runs with a double and home run. Morgan Huffington with two hits, including an RBI triple. The Lady Spartans also got multiple-hit performances from Brooklyn Komnick (2B, RS), Kennadie Finchum (2B, RBI), Finley Hoffman (3B). Gabby Frye picked up the win in the circle, allowing just three hits and striking out six. The Spartans improve to 16-10-1 overall and will host the winner of Dee-Mack and Tremont for the Regional championship on Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity baseball couldn't overcome a 8 run first inning and fell to UHigh 15-5 in regional action. Birky and Sloan with a hit apiece. Dabney(4.1IP, 5K's). UHigh advances to the championship game Saturday 10am at Ron Smith Field.
Check out this short video for your elementary kiddos around what a digital footprint really means. We already K-5 students posting and interacting online, so let's start some good habits early! http://bit.ly/OlyDFV2
Must Watch: http://bit.ly/Oly2DFV4
Social media offers a choice of how we present ourselves to the world. We can snap and share a pic in the moment or carefully stage photos and select only the ones we think are best. Listen as students reflect on how this impacts their lives.
Little Spartan Volleyball 🏐campers. Please double check times.
Monday, June 30th- Tuesday, July 1st
3rd- 5th Grade - 9:00 am - 10:30 am
6th - 8th Grade - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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The Regional baseball game tonight vs. U-High at the Corn Crib will now start at 5:00pm.
Due to wet field conditions, today's regional baseball semi final between Olympia and U-High will be played at the Corn Crib in Normal at 4:30pm.
Today's Activities
Due to wet field conditions, today's Regional Softball semi final game vs. Porta has been postponed to tomorrow May 21st at 4:30pm.
OMS 8th graders visited multiple stations this morning at OHS to hear about what they should expect next year in high school. Thank you to the OHS staff and the 8th grade teachers for making this happen!
How do you engage students during the last week of school? You break out the LEGO Spike Kits and have them do some building & coding! Thank you Miss Vanessa for facilitating this experience and thank you to State Farm for the donation that made this possible.
Just a reminder that we will be holding strength and speed camp again this summer. A tremendous opportunity for our OHS students: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OoRXZWisIHGeB8NGzIDbepDhPgeten6vSYNTsE5iHMo/edit?usp=drivesdk
Congratulations to Anna Johnson who broke the girls record in Bench Press this morning with a lift of 155 pounds!!!