LOWELL ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

1st Team All Conference – Natalie Johnson
Honorable Mention – Alex Steuer

1st Team All Conference Doubles – Zach Bruchman and Nick Kieta

1st Team All Conference – Kristen Anderson and Cassandra Schnelle
Honorable Mention – Mackenzie Nichols
Sectional Results – The Lady Red Devil cross country team finished as sectional runner up last night at the Crown Point Sectional at Lemon Lake. Top finishers for the Red Devils were Kristen Anderson, Cassandra Schnelle, Jordan Lump, Vanessa Sams, and Mackenzie Nichols. The team advanced to the Crown Point Regional this Saturday and Kristen Anderson and Cassandra Schnelle advanced as individuals due to their top 15 finish.
Regional Results - The Lady Red Devil cross country team placed 5th at the Crown Point Regional to advance to the New Prairie Semi-state. The girls beat out conference rival Andrean by 3 points to secure the last spot going to semi-state. Top finishers for the Red Devils were Kristen Anderson, Cassandra Schnelle, Jordan Lump, Mackenzie Nichols, and Vanessa Sams.
Semi-State Results - Cassandra Schnelle broke her own 5K record for Lowell Girls with a time of 20:01.

1st Team All Conference – Cameryn Brady, Cole Bushore and Kyle Pattee
2nd Team All Conference – Brandon Bullitt and Austin Henson
Honorable Mention – Ryan Eller and Jeremy Rendant
Sectional Results – 2nd out of 13 teams (advancing as a team to the regional meet Saturday at Lemon Lake). Notable finishers – Cole Bushore – 7th, Kyle Pattee – 8th, Cameryn Brady – 11th, Austin Henson – 13th, Brandon Bullitt – 15th
Regional Results – 2nd out of 10 teams (advancing as a team to semi-state)
Notable Finishers – Cameryn Brady 11th, Kyle Pattee 14th
Semi-State Results - 8th place out of 20 teams

1st Team All Conference – Kesli Blankenship (Defense)
2nd Team All Conference – Kelly Sauter ( Midfield)
Honorable Mention – Megan Gramhofer ( HM)

1st Team All Conference – Drue Staples (For/Mid); Antonio Gomez (Goalie)
2nd Team All Conference – Alex VanRite (Defender)
Honorable Mention – John Ison (For/Mid)

Varsity team finished 2nd in conference standing.
1st Team All Conference – Carissa Thiel (middle hitter), Jessica Schiessle (libero)
2nd Team All Conference – Anna Sacco (middle hitter)

Varsity team tied for 1st in conference standing and Sectional Champions
1st Team All Conference – TBA
2nd Team All Conference – TBA
HM All Conference – TBA
Freshmen team ended season undefeated

I would like to thank the many people that made it possible for the spring sports season to run smoothly. First, I would like to thank Mr. Bales and Mrs. Mize for their help and support throughout the season. They were always there to assist with anything. Second, I would like to thank the coaches who have worked with me to keep the athletes safe and in shape, so they can continue to participate at the highest level. We had our share of injuries this year and we appreciate their cooperation and patience when dealing with injured athletes. Third, I would like to thank the eleven student athletic trainers, who made the spring season a good one. They were hard working and dedicated to what they were doing on a daily basis to prepare our athletes for practice and games. Over the course of the season, there were injuries to care for, but we were lucky to not have any catastrophic injuries. I would also like to thank Kelly Blank for assisting with the Athletic Training duties. She has helped ease the burden of the daily training room duties and we greatly appreciate her assistance. Finally, I would like to wish my senior student athletic trainers the best of luck in their future endeavors!

The Boys' Track Team wrapped up a  very successful year with two members participating in the IHSAA State Track Meet on June 5th in Bloomington .  Lead by seniors Dave Weiand(Jumps & Hurdles), Zach Wiersma (Distance), Kurt Monix (Pole Vault), Jake Belt, Tom Moore, Cody Midgett (Sprints), and Trevor Kersey & Brian Demario (Throws) the team posted a 15-1 dual meet record, finishing a perfect 6-0 in Northwest Crossroads Conference meets. Along the way, the Runnin', Jumpin' and Throwin' Devils picked up first place trophies at the Lake Central Indoor Invite, Hobart Little Five, Munster 's Woody Woodrick Invite and the Lowell Relays. After finishing second the past three years, these seniors finally got the monkey off their backs and won the Northwest Crossroads Conference Championship in convincing fashion.

Scoring for the Devils were: (3rd place Hon. Mention All - NCC, 2nd place 2nd Team All-NCC, 1st Place 1st Team All-NCC)

4x800 - 4th Place: John Ison, Zach Wiersma, Matt Berkos, Kyle Pattee
110 HH - 3rd Place : Dave Weiand, 1st Place: Ray Skamay (Meet Record, School Record 14.90)
100 M Dash - 6th Place : Cole Midgett
4x100 Relay - 1st Place: Ray Skamay, Jake Belt, Tom Moore, Cole Midgett
400 - 7th Place : Jake Grah, 4th Place : Cody Midgett
300 IM H - 3rd Place: Dave Weiand, 1st Place: Ray Skamay ( Meet Record 40.17)
800 - 6th Place : John Ison, 1st Place: Kyle Pattee
200 M Dash - 8th Place : Jake Belt, 4th Place : Tom Moore
3200 M - 7th Place : Cole Bushore, 6th Place : Zach Wiersma
4x400 M Relay - 1st Place: Cody Midgett, Ray Skamay, Cole Midgett, Kyle Pattee (Meet Record 3:23.98)
Shot Put - 6th Place : Trevor Kersey, 3rd Place : Brian Demario
Discus - 5th PLace : Trevor Kersey, 2nd Place: Brian Demario
High Jump - 2nd Place: Dave Weiand
Long Jump - 8th Place : Dave Weiand, 7th Place : Cole Midgett
POle Vault - 3rd Place : Jake Payton, 1st Place: Kurt Monix

Other highlights throughout the season were Kurt Monix's record setting Pole Vault jump of 13-6, breaking his old record of 13-3, and Ray Skamay breaking both Hurdle marks.

In the post-season, it was the younger athletes time to shine with Juniors Ray Skamay (110 HH, 300 IM H) and Kyle Pattee (800) advancing all the way to the state finals. Ray placed 12th in the 300 H and Kyle placed a respectable 17th in the 800 M run.

I would like to thank all of the seniors and athletes for making 2009 a great year.  Without your commitment, drive and leadership, none of this would be possible.  I would also like to thank Brian Jones and Steve Kouimanis for volunteering your time and expertise to lead the throwers as well as Robert Wong for his expertise in the pole vault.  A huge thank you to Don Bales, Karen Mize , Patti MacCormick and everyone involved with Athletic Booster Club for giving us the support, time and equipment that allows us to be at the top in what it is we do.
Lastly, all the kudos to Assistant Jake Rakoczy , the motor behind the machine, I simply say, Thank You.

Coach Keith Kilmer

The girls had a great season in 2009. Fielding a very young squad, the Lady Red Devils gave great competition everywhere they went. During the regular season, the girls placed 4th at the Lake Central Invite, 2nd at the Munster Invite, 2nd at the Calumet Invite, and 7th at the Rensselaer Relays. After a disappointing end of the regular season loss to KV, The Lady Red Devils pulled off a big upset by beating the Cougars at the conference meet and securely a 2nd place finish overall in conference. That is the highest finish from a girls track team in the history of the program. We have 2 conference champions, Alli Manchester in the high jump and Nicki Thiel in the pole vault. Nicki also tied the school record in the pole vault with a jump of 10'0". Natasha Darcy set a new School record in the 800 with a time of 2:26.2. The team followed that great meet with a strong performance at sectionals, finishing 4th out of 13 teams and finishing just 3 points behind perennial power West Side. The team advanced several runners and 2 relay teams, they are listed below. The team loses some strong seniors but there are only a handful of them. The future looks bright for this team as the freshman and sophomore class made up the vast majority of the competitors on the roster.

Sectionals:
    Alli Manchester in high jump (4th) and long jump (4th)
    Natasha Darcy in the 800 (3rd)
    Courtney Stahl in Shot put (4th)
    Nicki Thiel in pole vault (2nd)
    Jordan Lump in 100 hurdles (4th)
    The 4x800 relay team of Becca Goeders, Becca Gruhlke, Natasha Darcy, and Vanessa Sams (4th)
    The 4x100 relay team of Mallory Lampa, Brigitte Dewes, Alyssa Kersey, and Alli Manchester (4th)