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Girls Sports: Warner Is All-State
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Word's out: Warner's All-State
Times-Mail (subscription) - Bedford,IN,USA
By JEFF BARTLETT, jeffb@tmnews.com
FRENCH LICK — It seemed like cruel and unusual punishment, asking a teenage girl to keep a juicy secret to herself! For a full week, no less!
Darcie Warner had to keep the word to herself for seven whole days, but now it’s out: Springs Valley’s senior volleyball star is an Indiana All-State player and a member of the South All-Star squad for the Class A-2A contest Sunday, Nov.19 at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis.
Springs Valley coach Leslie Akers learned of Warner’s inclusion by the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association on the Class A All-State team and selection to the All-Star Classic two weeks ago. She informed Warner of the news. However, it came with a stiff stipulation of silence.
Like most prep sports, postseason honors can’t be made public until the conclusion of the state tournament.
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“It was really hard because I wasn’t allowed to say anything for a week,” Warner said. “Mrs. Akers came to my house last Sunday and told me about it, but I had to wait because there’s a rule about when it can go public.
“So I was thrilled, but I was about to go crazy. It’s a dream come true.”
The postseason honors are the culmination of a career that began in the backyard and progressed to great heights for the 5-foot-7-inch outside hitter/defensive specialist.
“I actually started playing matches in the fifth grade, but I really started before that at my house,” Warner recalled. “My mom was really into volleyball, and she put a net up for me, so I’ve been playing volleyball since I was a little girl.”
Warner went on to become perhaps Valley’s most versatile player ever. She finished with the career record for digs with 1,355 and the single-season record for digs with 510 this year, which ranked 10th in the state. Yet, she’s also blessed with incredible leaping ability, and she blasted 325 kills this year with a .238 hitting percentage. She also had a 95 percent serve reception rate with only 25 errors in 525 reception attempts as the Blackhawks went 21-12 and spent the season ranked in the top 10 of the Class A rankings.
Ironically, she didn’t start as ...
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Girls Sports: Warner and Vanderpan Named to All PLAC Volleyball Team
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Victoria Vanderpan and Darcie Warner have been name to the all-conference PLAC volleyball team. This is Victoria's first year to be chosen.
Darcie was one of five repeaters name to the all-conference team from last year along with Kelsey Corbett of Crawford County, Callie Johnson and Whitney Parks of Orleans, and Anne Trevithick of Mitchell.
Springs Valley tied with Perry Central for the conference title, each finishing 5-1 in conference play.
Five of the seven teams in the conference had two girls named to the 12-girl team and the other schools each had one representative.
The All-PLAC team (listed alphabetically): Kelsey Corbett, Crawford County; Samantha Hagedorn, Perry Central; Devon Hardman, Mitchell; Leslie Hoar, West Washington; Callie Johnson, Orleans; Chelsie Meredith, West Washington; Whitney Parks, Orleans; Alie Schroeder, Perry Central; Anne Trevithick, Mitchell; Alicia Underwood, Paoli; Victoria Vanderpan and Darcie Warner, Springs Valley.
Source: Perry County News
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Girls Sports: Volleyball tourney evolves
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Volleyball tourney evolves
indystar.com
By Kristen Leigh Porter
kristen.leigh.porter@indystar.com
"It was the advent of girls sports in Indiana"
1972 Springs Valley Volleyball team was present for the historical first IHSAA state tournament Jean Kesterson still remembers one of her Ball State University volleyball teammates bragging about winning a high school state championship. Kesterson graduated from Roncalli in 1971 and the first Indiana High School Athletic Association volleyball tournament wasn't played until the fall of 1972.
"I was irritated; I felt so cheated," she said.
Kesterson has been involved in plenty of finals since. She later coached Bishop Chatard to state finals appearances in 1976 and 1977, and her Cathedral volleyball squads have advanced to 10 of the past 11 state finals, including this year.
Now in its 35th year, the IHSAA volleyball finals have changed with the times. The tournament has come a long way, literally, since the first state finals held at Beech Grove High School. South Bend St. Joseph's beat Ben Davis 15-5, 15-5 in the final match of the first IHSAA-sanctioned tournament for girls.
"It was a good sport to start with," said Pat Roy, who oversaw the creation of the girls sports program for the IHSAA.
Then-Ben Davis coach Priscilla Dillow remembers the excitement surrounding the first tournament, which consisted of eight teams: her Giants, Bloomington South, Adams Central, Hammond Gavit, Huntington North, South Bend St. Joseph's, Springs Valley and Taylor. "It was the advent of girls sports in Indiana," Dillow said. "Even though we had GAA (Girls Athletic Association) programs in the '60s, that was the first IHSAA state tournament. It was such an exciting time for not only the kids but everyone involved with girls sports." | 1972 Springs Valley Volleyball Team
State Finalist
Row 1- S. Land, L. Bird, C. Lynch, D. Beaty, J. Hoadley
Row 2- Coach D. Spindler, J. Marshall, D. Conrad, N. Royer, M. Brinson, K. Lynch
Photo: Springs Valley Athletics |
The low ceiling in Beech Grove's gym affected play, so another site was ...
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Girls Sports: Jeeps knock out Blackhawks in 4
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Jeeps knock out Blackhawks in 4
Times-Mail, Bedford, IN
By SEAN DUNCAN
sean@tmnews.com
| ORLEANS — The Springs Valley Blackhawks came out firing on all cylinders in Thursday night’s Class A, Sectional 59 championship volleyball game with No.5 Northeast Dubois, but deja vu soon set in as the Jeeps took the match 15-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-19 and the title.
In almost mirror image of its contest with Dubois in September, Valley rolled to an early 1-0 lead before the Jeeps changed gears to claim a hard-fought match.
In Game 1, the Hawks never trailed as they jumped out to an 11-7 advantage and forced the Jeeps into their first timeout.
Dubois was able to pull even early on three occasions, but didn’t have an answer for an extremely aggressive Valley.
“Our passing just wasn’t there (in Game 1), we couldn’t get the ball up to the hitters,” said Dubois coach Angela Pfister. “I think we were just intimidated by them when they first came out, but then they came back and we were able to do it.”
Hard-hitting Darcie Warner, who was instrumental in the first game, handed the Hawks a 1-0 lead in Game 2 with a powerful kill as Valley appeared to be off and rolling once again.
“We really came to play,” said Valley coach Leslie Akers. “The kids determined they needed to step their game up a notch. They recognized and respected the quality of their opponent.”
But the momentum enjoyed by the Hawks quickly shifted to ...
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ORLEANS — Valley’s Victoria VanderPan spikes a ball past the outstretched arms of Jill Reckelhoff of Dubois. Times-Mail / PETE SCHREINER
ORLEANS — Spring Valley’s Sarah Lowe returns a ball during Sectional 59 action Thursday night as teammates Darcie Warner (2) and Kayla Judd (14) look on. Times-Mail / PETE SCHREINER |
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Girls Sports: Blackhawks fight off Bulldogs in five games
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Blackhawks fight off Bulldogs in five games
Times-Mail, Bedford, IN
By JARRID DAVIS
jarrid@tmnews.com
ORLEANS — Springs Valley’s volleyball squad fought through a close five-game series to take a 16-25, 25-12, 26-28, 25-16, 15-12 win over Orleans during round two of Sectional 59 Wednesday night.
“We played Orleans in the regular season, and it was just like this, except that we lost the first two,” said Valley coach Leslie Akers. “Orleans just kept digging and setting and hitting, so they just don’t quit. They’re a good team.”
Darcie Warner led the Blackhawks’ offensive attack with 18 kills and an ace, while Cecilia Joffee added 10 kills, two aces, one solo block and three block assists.
“We were really never able to let Darcie showcase her skills tonight,” Akers said. “We didn’t get her set as often as we could, but if we had, there would have been a lot more of those balls that she absolutely hammered.”
Skylar Stephenson tallied nine kills and five block assists, while senior Victoria VanderPan racked up 35 assists, seven block assists and an ace.
“I think our seniors were really tight,” Akers said. “It means so much to them. I told them before we came out that they should not pray for things to be easy. They should pray for the strength to get the job done.”
It was the Blackhawks’ use of their ...
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Girls Sports: Rangers roll over Valley in 4 games
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Rangers roll over Valley in 4 games
Times-Mail, Bedford, IN
FRENCH LICK — Forest Park’s blocking put Springs Valley six feet under as the
Rangers rolled to a 25-11, 25-12, 20-25, 25-11 win Thursday night.
“Forest Park blocks really well,” said Valley coach Leslie Akers. “They
blocked a lot of things we attacked, and we didn’t pick most of those up. We
hadn’t faced anybody that can block quite that well, so it rattled us and took
us a while to settle in.”
Darcie Warner piloted the Blackhawks offense with 11 kills, an ace and 20
digs, while Victoria VanderPan pitched in with 15 assists.
“We served well, and only missed two all night,” Akers said. “Most of
Darcie’s kills came in that third game.”
Cecilia Joffee racked up seven kills and two blocks.
Skylar Stephenson recorded four kills and two blocks, while Kara Lindsey
added nine digs.
The Lady Hawks (19-11) take on West Washington in round one of Sectional 59
at Orleans Monday at 7 p.m.
“We had our moments,” Akers said, “but now we need to quickly regroup and get
on track, because we have a ball game Monday night."
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Girls Sports: Hawks conquer Cardinals; Lions top Union Dugger
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Hawks conquer Cardinals; Lions top Union Dugger
Times-Mail, Bedford, IN
BLOOMFIELD — The Springs Valley Blackhawks volleyball team claimed a 26-24,
25-12, 25-18 win over Bloomfield Monday night to improve to 19-10.
“We passed the ball the best we have for several games,” said Springs Valley
coach Leslie Akers. “Our serving percentage was up and our hitting percentage
was up, and we were able to play all of our players.”
Darcie Warner led the Lady Hawks with 16 kills, 11 digs and two aces, while
Allison Ragsdale added eight kills, three digs and an ace.
Victoria VanderPan racked up 29 assists, 12 digs, six kills and two aces.
Cecilia Joffee and Skylar Stevenson tallied six kills and an ace each, while
Kara Lindsey pitched in with eight digs and Kayla Judd added seven digs.
“We had our younger players in at the end of the second and third game,”
Akers said, “and they played really well out there.” Springs Valley plays host to Forest Park on Thursday.
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Girls Sports: Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
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The pairings for the 35th Annual IHSAA Volleyball State Tournament Series
were drawn this morning by Commissioner Blake Ress at the IHSAA Office in
Indianapolis.
Three hundred ninety-four schools have entered this year’s tournament with
sectional play beginning on Thursday, October 19 and finishing on Saturday,
October 21 at 64 sites across four classifications.
Regional matches will be played Saturday, October 28 at 16 sites with the
winners advancing to the state finals in and around Indianapolis on Saturday,
November 4. 59. Orleans (7)
Match 1 – West Washington vs. Springs Valley.
Match 2 – Northeast Dubois vs. Medora.
Match 3 – Crothersville vs. Trinity Lutheran.
Match 4 – Orleans vs. Winner of Match 1.
Match 5 – Winner of Match 2 vs. Winner of Match 3.
Championship – Winner of Match 4 vs. Winner of Match 5. For all the pairings Read: Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
Times-Mail, Bedford, IN
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Girls Sports: VOLLEYBALL ROUND-UP: Valley sweeps Salem; Jackets contains Pack
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VOLLEYBALL ROUND-UP: Valley sweeps Salem; Jackets contains Pack
Times-Mail, Bedford, IN
- The Springs Valley Blackhawks ran their record to 15-9 with a three-game
sweep of Salem at French Lick.
The Hawks claimed a 25-13 victory in the opener and got a bit better as the
night went on, finishing with 25-12 and 25-11 wins to seal the match.
Victoria VanderPan dished out 21 assists and was 23 for 23 serving with five
aces to go along with two kills in four attempts for the Hawks, while Darcie
Warner had nine kills, 15 digs and was 12 for 12 serving with two aces.
“We had a pretty decent serving night,” Valley coach Leslie Akers said.
“Victoria started serving and her serve floats a little and they had a hard time
with that, so she got us off with a lead almost every time and that got us
going.”
Skylar Stephenson had eight kills in 14 attempts with two block assists,
while Kara Lindsey came up with 14 digs, Cecilia Joffee had five kills and a
block, and Sarah Lowe was 11 for 11 serving with an ace for the Hawks.
“We served well, but it wasn’t just serving tonight,” Akers said. “Darcie was
hitting the ball well and C.J. and Skylar both played well in the middle and one
of the things we did a little better than usual, was pass the ball, and when you
can pass, a lot of things go well.”
The Hawks travel to Leopold Thursday with hopes of wrapping up sole
possession of their 15th PLAC title with a win over the Perry Central
Commodores.
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Girls Sports: Hawks grab share of PLAC
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Hawks grab share of PLAC; Wittmer, Lions down Cards
Times-Mail Bedford, IN
The Springs Valley Blackhawks assured themselves at least a share of the
Patoka Lake Athletic Conference volleyball title with a three-game sweep of
Paoli in action at French Lick Thursday night.
The Hawks got a solid team effort to claim the 25-16, 25-21, 25-23 decision
which propelled them to 14-9 overall and 5-0 in conference play.
“That was a big win for us,” Valley coach Leslie Akers noted. “Everybody else
has at least one loss in the conference, so that allows us to at least share the
title and we’re happy about that.”
Senior Darcie Warner turned in an all-around game with nine kills, seven
digs, two solo blocks and a 16-for-16 serving effort with a pair of aces, while
Cecilia Joffee was 7 for 7 serving with eight kills and two block assists for
the Hawks, who were forced to dig in when the Rams gained some momentum midway
through the match.
“Paoli’s a good team,” Akers said. “They have two really nice hitters. Alicia
Underwood does a really nice job for them and Ashley Turner contributed a lot
from the middle and you could just see about halfway through the second game,
they thought they could do it and they began to play harder.”
Skylar Stephenson was 16 for 16 serving with a pair of aces and Victoria
VanderPan dished out 20 assists for the Hawks, while Kayla Judd was 9 for 9
serving with seven digs, Kara Lindsey was 16 for 17 passing and Allison Ragsdale
came up with three kills and two block assists in the winning effort.
“We’d have little spurts when we’d just coast and they’d gain four or five
points in a row,” Akers said. “But we produced a win and that’s a good thing.”
The Hawks entertain Salem Tuesday.
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