Homecoming win for boys soccerBy Maggie StametsThe Surveyor

The Spartans boys soccer team dominated in their homecoming game against the Frederick High School War-riors this past week, winning a solid victory of 5-3, and scoring three of their five points in the first half.

The game was held on Saturday, Oct. 1, but despite the early morning, week-end start time, the Spartans were teem-ing with an obvious energy that allowed them to make a number of impressive offensive plays, including two attempted bicycle kicks by Broder Karstens, and pumped up their defense to slow down the Warriors on their goal attempts.

Berthoud’s first goal of the homecom-ing game was scored by Karstens, fol-lowed shortly by a goal off an extremely accurate goal kick by Daniel Bosnich.

The game’s leading scorer was Jano Beltran with two goals, and his brother Tavo Beltran scored a goal in the sec-ond.

The team remained focused through-out the game and was not shaken when the Warriors scored their three goals. The defense stayed strong, with Luke Bender making ten saves against the Warriors’ offense.

Assisting Bender’s strength in goal was senior Parker Owens and other defenders who made clean tackles and let only a few Frederick players even near the net.

Every game is a learning experience as a team nears post season play, and one area in need of improvement for the Spartans includes their communication among teammates.

“Communication is something that has always been a problem, but in this game it really hurt,” said Owens. “We did manage to pull it together and I

believe the team will improve from this experience.”

Even as they continue to make adjustments and improve, their efforts against the Warriors brought home an-

other win and that’s something we can all cheer about.

Next up, the team travels to Frontier Academy in Greeley on Friday, Oct. 7, with a 4 p.m. game time.

By John HallThe Surveyor

There is an old saying in football “next man up” which means if one man goes down another has to step up. No excuses, just man up and help your team.

Last Friday night, BHS students, grads and families enjoyed the festivi-ties of homecoming, but unfortunately, the night overall on the field wasn’t filled with too much enjoyment. Se-nior Chase Fraser, who has been the most productive running back for the Spartans the past two years, suffered a season-ending injury that took the wind out of the sails for the home team.

On Berthoud’s first drive they marched down the field in an effective and methodical way combining a lot of Fraser on the ground and in the air. With the Spartans in the shadow of Fort Morgan’s goal line on the verge of taking the lead, Fraser suffered a fractured humerus on the 13th play of this impressive drive.

The defense did its job on the open-ing defensive stand, creating a three and out. Berthoud throughout recent years has had a reputation for aggres-sive defense and many hats on the ball, the first defensive stanza showed glimpses of the relentless and aggres-sive play Spartans have been known

for. The defense continued its solid play without Fraser who has been a defensive standout this year along with his stellar offensive contributions.

Back to back tackles for a loss by Timo Deeming helped raise the inten-sity level on the field and on the Spar-tans sideline. Sophomore Nick Dietz, who was pressed into defensive service due to Fraser’s absence, made a div-ing play, tackling a Mustang running back trying to get to the edge and turn up field. The all-out effort displayed by Deeming and Dietz are the kind of plays that Berthoud is going to need from everyone on a consistent basis as they proceed into Northern League play.

The second half found the defense getting worn down, and other than a hurry-up offensive drive executed by senior quarterback Zach Ruebesam that produced a touchdown in the closing minutes of the game the home team couldn’t sustain enough drives to secure a win. The final score was 19-6.

Fraser’s injury is a heartbreaker for the kid. He played hard on every down, made the catches when they were thrown to him, moved the chains with tough inside running, and speed outside to break the long gains. He’ll also be missed on defense where he developed a knack for the timely hit, interception or tackle.

“No one’s going to feel sorry for us, so we can’t dwell on what’s already happened,” said BHS Head Coach Dan McGinn, “We have to continue to work hard, and prep for the next game which starts the conference part of our schedule.”

Coaches prepare and make the calls to give the players the best chance to succeed, fans adorn Max Marr Field with faces painted, shouting cheers and chants and parents are in the stands on the edge of their seats with every snap. However, only a select few get to run on the field and live a boy’s dream of playing football.

Many years from now, most players will come back for homecoming and swap stories. The score on the score-board will fade away, but those play-ers, and only those players, in their heart of hearts will know the answer to this question, “Did I play with all of my heart?”

Well Spartans, here is an opportu-nity to define one’s character, heart and desire.

Cameron Culbertson, Paden Mein-hold, Brad Novell, Axel Ayala, Zach Ruebesam, Nick Dietz, Jacob Mulder, Michael McInerney, Preston Pickert, Ryan Vasquez, Michael Woodiel, Mat-thew Holliday, Greg Hutchins, Nate Ryken, Alex Kingsley, Dillon Brown, Caleb Price, Beck Baird, Austin Luth,

Vincent Huneycutt, Timo Deeming, Cruz Gudino, Brok Diffendaffer, Tyler Parker, Christian Nauss, Ernesto Rizo, Kagen Hennig, Austin Butala, Tanner Spears, Tommy Doles, Austin Brown,

Justin Zandt, Sheldon Sladek, Tyler Sladek, Jonny Ehnert, Caleb Mendoza, Cory Ellis and Michael Johnson, “next man up.”

By Kristi LeonardThe Surveyor

This past week the BHS cross country team traded their normal race tactics for cannonballs and laughter as they competed at the Horizon Runners Roost Invitational at Addenbrooke Park on Tuesday. The 5K race through the park in Lakewood included five water crossings in the last mile of the race. Senior Dillon Fagler, wear-ing face paint and swimming goggles, made this year’s best cannonball into the water.

“This meet is awesome!” celebrated Hannah Kirk, wearing a big smile while wiping mud from her arms and legs after the race.

“I really wanted to run this meet. It’s my last year and it is so much fun,” stated Emma Otto, after originally being left off the roster due to shin splints. Otto pulled goggles over her eyes and plunged into the water for the last time as a Berthoud Spartan.

Though the BHS team had a lot of fun splashing into the water and climb-ing through the mud, they didn’t forget they were competing. The girls team placed fourth and the boys team placed eighth out of 32 teams.

Top scorers for the girls included

Kiah Leonard (6th), Ally Klaes (17th), Emma Otto (25th), and Hannah Kirk (32nd). On the boys team, Aiden Colten started the race near 30th place but moved up throughout the race to finish in 20th. Quinton Urchek took 32nd, Erik Maas was a step behind him in 33rd, and Ben Sevy was 44th for the top BHS boys at Addenbrooke Park.

The boys team at Turner Middle School placed third in the middle school division. Maickol Beltran finished in 9th place and Tyler Davis was 11th. Zach Marquardt was 27th and his brother Ben was 42nd, Craig Singiser was 43rd, Brian Fishburn was 49th, John Koclanes was 52nd, and Ken Kubik was 65th. Turner had 24 boys in the field of 361 boys.

Josie Spitz was the first girl for the Dragons, finishing in 16th place. Jessa Meganhardt was 35th, Martha Straw-bridge was 54th, Caisey Ellis was 70th, and Alyssa Kraus was 71st. The girls finished in eighth place.

On Friday, when most of the town of Berthoud was at the homecoming parade, the cross country team was racing in the Sweetheart Invitational in Loveland. At this meet, large and small schools each race together, but the results are scored separately.

This provided a more competitive race for the Spartans, as well as a chance to see how they compared to schools of similar size. Kiah Leon-ard kept pace with the leaders from Loveland High School and Fossil Ridge through the first two miles, before fall-ing back and finishing in fourth place overall. However, Loveland and Fossil Ridge were in Division 1, which gave Leonard the win in Division II.

Ally Klaes took second in Division II, and all of Berthoud’s top seven girls were in the top 15 at the race. Emma Degnan was 5th, Hannah Kirk 7th, Dillon Fagler 9th, Stefani Messick 12th, and Courtney DeMoudt 14th. The girls team won with one of the low-est scores ever recorded for a Berthoud team.

The boys team placed second in Division II competition, just two points behind first place Sterling High School. Aiden Colten was 8th, Erik Maas 10th, Quinton Urchek 15th, Kyle Cavey 17th, Gabe Conde 20th, and Daniel Raak in 22nd.

Support your Spartans cross coun-try team as they race for the Patriot League title at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Mead High School.

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Define Spartan character and heart – next man up

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Photo by Sandy EllisBHS senior running back Chase Fraser carrying the ball for a long gain for the Spartans.

Runners cannonball at invitational

Vollitude Volleyball Club will be hold-ing tryouts in mid-October for the 12 & under club team for the 2011-2012 club season. Tryouts for the 17 & under club team for 2011-2012 will be held in mid-November. Please visit www.vollitudevbc.com for updated information and requirements for tryouts. Questions? Please call Carol Ward at 970-690-3441.

Photo by Dani MaasSenior Dillon Fagler cannonballs into the water crossing at the Runners Roost Horizon Invitational.

Photo by Maggie StametsSenior Parker Owens leaps over an opponent to gain a strategic offensive posi-tion for the Spartans.