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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Keep those comments, questions and photo orders coming in! We here at Go Team thrive on your support, and all the interaction we have with you – both at the numerous events we come to and online at GoTeamMagazine.com – shows us that demand for quality coverage of local youth athletics and competition is as high as ever. Thanks to all the coaches who have helped us out in providing greater depth to the coverage of each of the photo spreads as well. With your help, we’re better able to identify the young athletes in the photos you see in the magazine. It’s one thing to simply see a kid going up for a layup or blocking a goal on the soccer field; it’s quite another to know who that young person is and have some description of the action in the picture. It is with the help of our local coaches and other supporters that we’re able to do this. As always, we want to hear from parents, friends and teammates of young competitors who you think deserve a place as our athlete of the month. Every issue of this magazine has featured such an athlete and it’s through the nomination process online that we can select each month’s athlete. So if you know of someone who is unique, gifted, talented, or just plain cool, let us know. We want to hear from you!

Dylan Gibbs, Managing Editor

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T-BALL• May 15, 12pm at Golfmoor

PONY BASEBALL • May 17, 5:30pm at Highland

SOCCERTOTS• May 19, 12pm at Metro Sports

SOFTBALL• May 20, 6pm at Reitz (Barker Field)

BASEBALL• May 24, 5pm at Harrison Field (Behind the Armory)

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CONTENTS

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6 Tiny T-Ballers At Vann Road Park

8 Lacrosse I North vs. Central

10 Court Time Henderson vs. Memorial Tennis

12 Not-so-softball Union Co. vs. Henderson

14 Teed Off! Golf at Fendrich Golf Course

16 U-10 Softball At Scott Civic Club Field

18 Meet Up! Middle School Track

20 Lacrosse II Evansville 7/8 vs. Zionsville 7/8

22 Diamond Daze I Mater Dei vs. Vincennes

24 Court Time II North vs. Boonville Girls’ Tennis

25 Diamond Daze II Memorial vs. Heritage Hills

26 Diamond Daze III Baseball at Bosse Field

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1 Letter from the Go Team Office/ Upcoming Go Team Photo Shoots

3 Coaches’ Corner

4 Athlete of the Month Kaleb Gard

5 Core Essentials by Chick-Fil-A About Peace

28 Schedule of Family Friendly Events

30 Brag Blog

32 Coupons


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AS COACH OF THE ENGLISH ACADEMIC TEAM AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, MR. RUSSELLdoesn’t fit the usual mold of a coach for our coaches’ corner. But his students are competitors, and they work very hard at what they do.So we decided to go outside the lines this month and ask him more about what he does.

GT: Tell about your background; when and where did you begin teaching?RR: I began teaching at Mater Dei here in Evansville in the 1986-1987 school year. I taught freshman mostly, with one sophomore advanced composition thrown in for flavor! At the end of my second year there, I was approached by the department chair at Central High School, whose wife was department chair at Harrison

High School where I completed my student teaching, about an opening at CHS. Mater Dei was kind enough to let me out of my contract and I moved to EVSC in the 1990-1991 school year. I have been teaching at CHS since that time—20 years.

Please describe your experience as a coach and mentor (with regard to both drama and the academic team).My experiences as a coach in the drama were pretty wild at first. I had no rider on my license to actually teach drama or to coach drama. However, I had some stage experience at Vincennes University, where I attended in the early 1970s, and that was good enough for EVSC. I learned as I went, making many mistakes, as well. I was so naïve and I guess I wanted to be the next Cecil B. DeMille as I chose HUGE productions with as many students involved as I could manage. You know, with huge chorus numbers and big casts?! My first show was Camelot. Geez! Can you imagine? As far as academic team, this is easy as pie. I do not have to work with the students as much because they are self-motivated to learn and compete. I mostly provide the material for them and help them individually with questions concerning the material. We receive very little recognition for our efforts in the academic Super Bowl competitions; however, we are proud of ourselves. I recognize my team all the time by telling other classes how well we are doing. Now, they ask the day after a competition to see how we fared. I encourage all my students to attend the fine arts programs and even give extra credit to those who do. I give extra credit to those who participate in the programs, as well.

What parallels are there between coaching an academic team and coaching an athletic team?As far as parallels between academic, fine arts, and sports coaches, many of the same veins run throughout all three. All coaches prepare their teams as much as possible for the next meet. Coaches work to overcome problems within the

team. Coaches demand respect and work ethic. I think the big misunderstanding from those outside the coaching world or just the world of high school is that people do not know that students are often involved in many cross-curricular activities. I have certainly had my share of football players who were great performers in the musicals.

When it comes to competition – other than winning – how do youdefine success?We all know it feels great to WIN! Seriously, I believe that any team is successful if the participation of students leads to a feeling of accomplishment. Often

when students would hit a sour note on stage or forget a line or two, they would beat themselves up over it later. I tried to explain to them that no one knew but them so why did it matter? They knew. It mattered to them. They wanted to be the very best they could be and I think that applies to sports as well.

Please relate a brief story or description of a young competitor under your tutelage you’ll never forget.That would have to be Chad. This geeky little freshman boy wanted to be in the stage crew and help in any way he could on Camelot. I allowed him in, knowing what a squirrel he was. Sure enough, during a teaser in the school auditorium, I received a call that I was needed back stage because of an emergency. It seems that Chad and another goofball were fighting with large staplers and Chad had one impaled directly into his collar bone. We sent him off to the emergency room and had it removed. When Chad returned, he was admonished pretty good, and I allowed him to work on the fall play as a stage hand. One afternoon, I noticed he was working with the cast on some scenes instead of painting or driving nails into something. I asked him if he wanted to audition for the next musical as a sophomore. He was quick to explain that he was more comfortable behind the stage rather than in front of it. I was not

to let it go. When auditions came around the next spring, I kept after him to at least try out. He said he could not sing—he was right. The kid couldn’t carry a tune if it were strapped to his back. But I saw something in his eyes that lit up when he watched other kids on the stage. I took a big chance and cast him as Harry in Brigadoon. He did not have to sing because this character did not have a solo, just a speaking part (he did a Scottish brogue fantastically). He was terrific! He was involved in every production from his sophomore year on and thanked me many times for having the confidence in him to allow him to take part in the shows. I sure hated to see him go.

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GT: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BOXING?KG: About a year and four months.

WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START BOXING?My dad (who was a boxer in the Marine Corps).

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE FIRST THINGS YOU LEARNED WHEN YOU STARTED TRAINING?When I started, I learned the basic jab.

AND WHERE IS IT THAT YOU TRAIN?At Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Boxing Club.

HOW DOES YOUR LEVEL OF BOXING WORK? HOW MANY ROUNDS ARE THERE?There are three one-minute rounds.

SO YOU’RE AN “A” STUDENT; DO YOU LIKE SCHOOL?I’d say yes.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL?Math… or science.

DO YOU HAVE A LEAST-FAVORITE?My least favorite would have to be English.

AND WHAT GRADE ARE YOU IN?Sixth grade.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR SCHOOL AND BOXING SO THAT YOU CAN DO WELL AT BOTH?Well, I don’t have aft er-school programs, so that gives me ti me to do my homework and get to the gym.

WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCES OR HEROES? I’d like to be like Floyd Mayweather because of his style. But then I also want to be like Mike Tyson, because he kept on knocking people out.

WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING THING ABOUT BOXING?I’d say the workout.

WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING THING ABOUT BEING SUCH A GOOD STUDENT? Trying to stay concentrated on my schoolwork and trying to keep concentrated on boxing at the same ti me.

IF YOU GET FRUSTRATED WITH SOMETHING, WHAT DO YOU DO TO OVERCOME IT?[I] just try to work more… don’t get too mad about it, because you’re probably going to have to do the same thing again. If you keep on working, then eventually you’ll get bett er.

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SO YOU’RE AN “A” STUDENT; DO YOU LIKE SCHOOL?I’d say yes.

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11-YEAR-OLD KALEB GARD IS QUIET IN CONVERSATION, but he’s focused like a lens when it comes to his studies in school and inside boxing’s squared circle. Always into individual sports – with some football on the side – other than golf, boxing has been young Kaleb’s sport of choice. When he isn’t studying to maintain his A-Honor Roll average, Gard spends six days a week training. And that training has paid off : Kaleb recently won his bout at the Indiana Junior Olympics in his age and weight class in April – and he’s not stopping there – Kaleb’s dream is to compete on the United States Olympic Team… and then turn pro.

This issue’s Athlete of the Month may be a young man of few words, but the words he speaks resonate with the competi tor in all of us.


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Core Value of the Month: PEACE

PEACE:Proving you care more about each other than winning an argument.

Peace is a value not just because it helps us feel better, but because it helps us function better. And like many other values, peace is contagious. Help your child understand:

Peace begins with an inner choice.The first step toward living peaceably is deciding that other people are worth more to us than our own sometimes selfish desires, and that there are times when the value of agreement is sometimes greater than the satisfaction of defeating an opponent.

Peace requires action. Choosing to pursue peace is of little value without actions that back up that choice. Such actions include talking, helping, sharing and working. Each day brings opportunities to show that our desire for peace is important to us.

Peace sees ahead.The attitude that leads us to peace is one, which understands the future benefits of our current efforts. It is a delayed gratification process. An insight into a future payoff should be one of the forces pressing us on toward peace.


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CADE MUSGRAVE is running thebases aft er a hard hit off the Tee.


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T-BALL at Vann Park in Newburgh / / / // / / /

MAX ROELLEcircles the bases with determinati on.

DEVON FORBEY takes a swing at the ball.


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COLTON LORD pati ently waits for some acti on on the fi eld.


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LACROSSE North v. Central / / / // / / /

COLLIN PFENDER runs and blocks to help the Huskies score.

CHASE COY pauses to watch the acti on.

CHRIS SUTTON tries to block the defender and makea goal for the Bears.

KEIVID FINN scans the fi eld for an open player.


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TENNIS Memorial v. Henderson / / / // / / /

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SOFTBALL Henderson County v. Union County / / / // / / /



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Infi elder MORGAN RALPH anti cipates the ball fl ying from a Bravett e’s bat.


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SOFTBALL Henderson County v. Union County / / / // / / /

KATELYN McMILLAN readies her aim toward the Union Co. batt er.

PAIGE DAVIS rounds third, with an eye on home plate.


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GOLF Bosse, North & Evansville Day School / / / // / / /

SAM BRACKMANNtakes a moment to line up his putt .

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GOLF Bosse, North & Evansville Day School / / / // / / /

MAX BOWLING showing off his tricks with his driver between holes.

RYAN PFENDER is watching a good tee shot.

Brian Witt man

Daniel Vailes


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U10 SOFTBALL at Scott Civic Field / / / // / / /

MYA REEDER stands ready at fi rst base.

KAT MUELLER is winding up for the pitch.



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TRACK Northwest District Evans v. Harwood / / / // / / /

RACHAEL DENTON in top form.

AUSTIN AZUMAN tries to beat the beam in high jump.

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LACROSSE 7/8A Evansville v. Zionsville / / / // / / /



ANDY PIETRANIEC is running hard to score.

JOHN NICHOLAS scoops up the ball and takes off for the goal.


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LACROSSE 7/8A Evansville v. Zionsville / / / // / / /

PETER ROSENQUIST is trying to keep the ball and defend himself.

MATT TURNER looks for an open player to help score.

TANNER HESLOP is ready to take charge and score.


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BASEBALL Mater Dei v. Vincennes / / / // / / /

KENDALL KERZAN throws hard hoping to strike the batt er out.

CORBIN GREEN is up to bat and ready to hit hard.

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BASEBALL Mater Dei v. Vincennes / / / // / / /

SETH LaRUE is running hard from second to third trying to make it home.

MIKE SCHNEIDER is catching the ball, warming up before the next inning.

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TENNIS North v. Boonville / / / // / / /



KARA KENDALL has a high GPA (Magna Cum Laude). She is very acti ve in clubs and other acti viti es. She’s a positi ve leader and role model. She has an excellent record in tennis. She is a senior this year and will be att ending Belmont University in the fall for nursing.

AMANDA ELPERShas a 4.0 GPA and is very acti ve in clubs and acti viti es and has a great atti tude. She’s a senior this year and will be att ending IU in the fall.

AUDREY LYNN currently holds a 4.0 GPA and is very acti ve in other acti vites especially choir. She’s a senior this year and will be att ending UE in the fall.

ANGIE QUALS has a high GPA (Magna Cum Laude) and is very acti ve in school acti viti es and is very competi ti ve. She’s a junior and will be returning next year, so everyone keep a look out for her!


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BASEBALL Memorial v. Heritage Hills / / / // / / /



TY SIMPSON is a Junior at Heritage Hills. He’s 6’2 and 180 lbs and has been on the varsity baseball team for 3 years.

JORDAN ADAMS up to bat and ready to hit hard.

Jordan Adams, Tyler Garmon

TIREY BURCHis a junior at Heritage Hills and has been playing varsity for 3 years. He is 6’2 and 180 lbs. He also plays football and basketball.


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BASEBALL Reitz v. Bosse / / / // / / /



ALEX TRINKLE readies his throw from the stretch.

Reitz’s ANDY WEYER struts in for an easy score.

Defense and off ense meet mid-fi eld with ROBERT GRAUPNER and TAYLOR SCHULTZE.


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BASEBALL Reitz v. Bosse / / / // / / /

Infi eld dirt fl ies as Reitz’s STEPHAN MULLEN hustles between bases.

Bosse’s DILLON STUTSMAN gives the hitt er a wicked pitch to work with.

Pitch & catch withDREW SAMPSON.

JUSTIN HUEBNER displays a picture-perfect slide as he att empts to beat the throw at second.


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Scheduleof Events

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It’s not all sports and competi ti on all the ti me atGo Team. Here are several family-friendly events

to pencil into your calendar:

Evansville Phiharmonic Your Orchestra - Spring Concert

Evansville Victory Theatre: 812-425-5050Saturday, May 15

Downtown Evansville’s Victory Theatre hosts the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the EPYO II’s Spring Concert on Saturday, May 15. The young people with both orchestras will showcase all they’ve learned and accomplished throughout the past months, with the EPYO being under the direction of conductor Eric Garcia; Sheryl Schuster conducts the movements and music of the EPYO II. All seats are only $7.50, with open seating in the historic theatre. For more information, call 425-5050. Sponsored by the City of Evansville and Toyota Indiana.

River City Open MartialArts Tournament

US Incubator BuildingSaturday, May 22

The first annual River City Open Martial Arts Tournament will be held at the US Incubator Building, located at 815 John Street in Evansville on Saturday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Williams Martial Arts Academy, this tournament will offer spectators the chance to see a day full of awesomeness for cheap! Check it: Admission is only $5, and kids under five get in free. For extra info about the tourney, or to find out more about competing, go to rivercityopentournament.com.

Children’s Swan LakeThe Centre: 800-745-3000

Sunday, May 23May 23 sees another original production from the wonderful Children’s Center for Dance Education with “The Children’s Swan Lake” at The Centre. Each of the CCDE’s performances are specially crafted for young audiences, with an abbreviated performance time to distill the best and most exciting parts into a program easily “digestible” for kiddos. The dancers themselves are the stars, and represent a wide range of ages, cultures and backgrounds; if your children have never had an opportunity to see a CCDE show, “The Children’s Swan Lake” would make a perfect initiation. Seats are $10 and are available through Ticketmaster – their outlets and online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Roberts Stadium and Centre box offices.


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Dragons On The OhioEagle Crest LakeSunday, May 23

The oneti me river event (June 5) has become a popular lakeside acti vity on Evansville’s east side at Eagle Crest Lake. The dragon boat regatta, based on a Chinese ceremonial event, features canoe-like boats sponsored by local teams who compete throughout the day for the championship trophy and other awards. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Antique Machinery ClubClassic Iron Show

Vanderburgh County 4-H Center: 812-963-6841June 11 - 13

The Vanderburgh County 4-H Center hosts this unique, fun and educati onal display of old farm machinery, including tractors and other implements from a bygone era. Vendors will be on hand, and plenty of food will be available. The event is scheduled for June 11 through 13. Call 812-963-6841 for more informati on.

Evansville Otters GamesBosse Field

Opener May 21

Woo hoo! Evansville’s own Ott ers begin their new season soon, with their opener slated for May 21 at Bosse Field against the Normal Corn Belters. Home games through the rest of May and on into June are as follows:

May 22 – Otters vs. Corn Belters – 6:35 p.m.May 23 – Otters vs. Corn Belters – 1:05 p.m.May 24 – Otters vs. Gateway Grizzlies – 6:35 p.m.May 25 – Otters vs. Grizzlies – 6:35 p.m.May 26 – Otters vs. Grizzlies – 6:35 p.m.June 8 – Otters vs. Traverse City Beach Bums – 6:35 p.m.June 9 – Otters vs. Beach Bums – 6:35 p.m.June 10 – Otters vs. Beach Bums – 6:35 p.m.June 11 – Otters vs. Oakland County Cruisers – 6:35 p.m.June 12 – Otters vs. Cruisers – 6:35 p.m.June 13 – Otters vs. Cruisers – 1:05 p.m.June 20 – Otters vs. Grizzlies – 6:35 p.m.June 21 – Otters vs. Grizzlies – 6:35 p.m.June 22 – Otters vs. Grizzlies – 6:35 p.m.June 23 – Otters vs. Florence Freedom – 6:35 p.m.June 24 – Otters vs. Freedom – 6:35 p.m.June 25 – Otters vs. Freedom – 6:35 p.m. Dylan Gibbs, Managing Editor


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Katelyn McMillan – Age 14Softball

Being only an 8th grader, Katelyn had to take on the starti ng pitcher positi on for the Lady Colonels. She has done a great job. She had her fi rst no-hitt er a couple weeks ago and struck out 13 batt ers in a more recent game. She’s also carrying a .375 batti ng average. When she’s not pitching, she plays second base with a litt le ti me on shortstop and third base. [She’s] an all around great player.-- Lisa McMillan

Zack Faith – Age 12Hockey

He is a great a great athlete on and off the ice. He shows great passion for the game as he does for everything else he does. He was the captain of his team. Zack shows great responsibility. He led his team to two championship games and they won them both. I know him personally and he as a great friend as well. This is why Zack Faith should be athlete of the month.-- Bryson Linenburg

Austin Davis – Age 17Football

Austi n is an outstanding person. He always has a smile on his face, and has a great personality. He supports his teammates and goes 110% at everything he does. Austi n was also apart of the State football team 2009.-- Maddy Harmon

Juston Huebner – Age 16Baseball

He is an extremely hard worker plays with heat and passion and gives everything he has to the sport he loves.-- Juddy Huebner

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