The Canyon Lake Girls Varsity Track started the season with some personal and

Marisa Ellis Reaching New Heights

team records as the 2012 campaign commenced at Blanco last Thursday.

When asked if she was encouraged by the opening of the season, Head Track Coach Lacey Lambert exclaimed, “Yes…I am. Our girls times are where we need to be. We have a big freshman group and they are going to help us in the relays.”

Another athlete that should help is Marisa Ellis as the Volleyball/Basketball/Track Athlete continues to add to an impressive first year after moving in from Midlothian last Summer.

Ellis placed first in the High Jump with a jump of 5’2” and a Triple Jump of 34’2.5”, which turned out to be a Canyon Lake record, but not a personal best for this Junior.

“I want to beat my best Triple Jump of 36’11.5” and go to the Regional,” Ellis started. “I was rushing between the high jump and triple jump and doing that did not allow me to set my timing for the two events.”
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Canyon Lake started track season on a strong note last Thursday in Blanco.

The Varsity Boys scored 153 points beating second place Comfort by 36 points.

Several athletes had good performances with a few Canyon Lake All-Time Records set.

Jordan Anderson set the bar pretty high as he totaled 50 points for the Hawks winning all five events entered.

Anderson set a new 400 meter run record winning with a 51.89 run. The race was .60 of a second better than Mikk Griffin who graduated last season and is now running for Angelo State University.

Anderson also set a new all time best on the long jump when he bolted for 20’10.75”, he jumped over Eric Nelson’s record by four inches. Anderson’s previous best was 20’1”, giving you an idea of this athlete chances of making some noise this season.

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Canyon Lake traveled to Blanco and ran out of gas before reaching the field, losing

Centerfielder Mary Caroline Jordan

to the Panthers, 7-5.

The Hawks finally figured out the Panther’s pitcher, but the four run seventh inning ended with a base running error squelching a chance for the comeback.

“We’re a young and learning team,” Head Coach John Gallagher said. “This is on the job training.”

Before the last inning, CL was only able to scratch out three hits while scoring one run. The run came in the fourth inning and brought the game to within one run for a tie.
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The Canyon Lake Baseball team is still searching for first win of season while they go 0-2 at Lockhart Tournament.

The Hawks will play their final game Saturday morning starting at 9:00 am.

Their next home game will be Tuesday, February 28 against Hays. The first pitch will be 7pm.

                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   R   H   E
 St. Stephens     6   3   4   1   x   x   x  14  12   0
 Canyon Lake      0   0   0   0   x   x   x   0   2   3   

 Name                 AB   R   H   BI  2B  3B  BB  SO
 Danial Camarillo      2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  
 Michael Brady         2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2                           
 Travis Walker         0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0
 Logan Felch           2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0
 Danny Reed            1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
 Kyler Huff            1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1                     
 Garrett Winters       1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
 Dylan Adams           1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
 Colton Krawitz        1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
 Tyler Vinson          1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
 J.J. Nance            1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
 Cody Powell           1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0      

 Pitching            IP  R  ER   H  BB  SO  NP   W   L   S
 Travis Walker        2  9   7   8   0   4  43   0   1   0
 Hayden Dubois        1  4   2   3   1   0  28   0   0   0
 Cody Powell          1  1   1   1   1   2  16   0   0   0

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                 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   R   H   E   LOB
 Austin Lanier   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   1   4   7   6   9
 CL Hawks        1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   3   5   5   9

 Name                AB  R   H   BI  2b  3b  HR  BB  SO  
 Daniel Camarillo    4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   1
 Michael Brady       4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
 Travis Walker       4   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0
 Logan Felch         3   1   1   0   0   0   0   1   0
 Danny Reed          2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
 Cody Powell         4   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   1
 Dylan Adams         3   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   1
 Hayden Dubois       1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0
 J.J. Nance          3   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0
 Tyler Vinson        4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

 Pitching            IP  R   ER  H   BB  SO  NP   W   L   S
 Kyler Huff          5   2   1   1   3   4   77   0   0   0
 Michael Brady       3   2   1   5   0   2   46   0   1   0 

The ReSporter had a chance to get some last thoughts from Head Coach Jeff Maynard

Basketball Coach Jeff Maynard

on the recent end of season for the 2012 Basketball season.

The ReSporter: “Canyon Lake finished this season by giving up 10 points per game less than any previous season. What did this team do differently than previous clubs to reach that number?”

Coach Maynard: ”I think that this team really bought into our defensive philosophy and once they saw the success they were having—it became fun for them. The other big difference in this team was their desire to play defense. That is something we have been trying to find with our kids and I think we have found it.”

The ReSporter: “The Hawks also finished this campaign with 170 fewer turnovers than the previous record in 2010-11 season. How did this accomplishment factor into this season?”

Coach Maynard: ”We told the boys all year that if they played great defense and took care of the ball, that they would put themselves in a position to be successful. We did a great job all year of staying patient.”

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Canyon Lake started the 2012 campaign on the road, Tuesday against Marble Falls in a

Junior Daniel Camarillo

hard fought loss, 9-5.

The Hawks are a very young team again this season and look to improve as the younger players get more innings under their belt.

The top of the batting order had an impressive on base percentage of .750 for the game which bodes well for having opportunities to score runs.

Daniel Camarillo carved out three hits while knocking in two runs as he continued his hot steak that started last year.

Travis Walker starts his third campaign for the Hawks with two hits and two RBIs against the Mustangs.

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The ReSporter has learned of the passing of Dale Dehlin this Tuesday and would like to share with the family how much we will miss his countenance, help, and smile.

The ReSporter always could count on Dale to let me know of misspelling and other tidbits that was missed in articles written by this writer.

You could always see Dale at all the Sporting events whether it involved Bryce Dehlin his son or not. He was a staunch supporter of Canyon Lake in every facet that you can imagine.

The ReSporter will miss his company during games from little league through high school. Or, just sitting with him during basketball games.

Dear Dehlin family, know that you are in our Prayers as we share in this loss of your husband and father.

Our heart hurts and ask that if you are in need then you know you can count on us (Canyon Lake community) to be there for you.

God Speed as you remember the awesome gift you have received in a man that you had the pleasure to share your life with.

Don Holmes

Canyon Lake has surprising tie against Smithson Valley

Canyon Lake tied Smithson Valley, 1-1, last Friday and now find themselves with a legitimate chance of making some noise in district play. The ReSporter caught up with Head Coach Jeff Vaughn for some insight to that game and how the season is unfolding.

The ReSporter: “Congratulations on the game with Smithson Valley this past Friday…

Coach Vaughn: “Thanks. All the credit goes to the girls as I just stand on the sidelines and give orders and move the pieces around.  The heart shown by the girls is how we were able to get the much needed tie.”

The ReSporter: “What did you do offensively after SV scored in order to score the tying goal?
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Carl Cook celebrating Senior Night with Mom

Canyon Lake finished another disappointing season as the Hawks said good-bye to nine of the 12 players on this years edition after posting a hard fought loss to district champion Boerne Greyhounds.

The Hawks were ahead with five minutes left in the second quarter, 17-16, but that lead was lost after a Greyhound 9-0 run and an eight point halftime lead.

Boerne finished district with an unblemished record and Canyon Lake would need to have an overall perfect game to complete the upset bid.

“I’m very proud of the boy’s,” Head Coach Jeff Maynard started. “They could of gone out and choked it up and they didn’t.”

“This is the first team that left an impression with their defense and that focus helped the younger players in our program.”
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Vicki Henderson throws out Bulldog

Canyon Lake started a new campaign in good shape as they whitewashed the Marion Bulldogs, 10-0 last Tuesday night at the Hawk Softball Field.

The top of the batting order was lethal as the Hawks had the first four batters reach base which resulted in a 60 pitch inning for Skylar Sullivan and six runs for Canyon Lake.

Mary Caroline Jordan started the frame with a single followed by a walk for McKenna Beseda. Missy Romero would not succumb to Sullivan as she worked the pitcher for 10 pitches and a walk to load the bases.

“I was very intense and wanted to win,” Centerfielder Jordan exclaimed. “I really liked being at the top of the lineup.”
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