The ReSporter: What are your thoughts as this new campaign begins on Monday?
Head Coach Kim Paisley
Coach Paisley: “We are excited to get out there and compete! It is always great to start your season off with some highly competitive opponents. It will be a great way to assess where we are as a team mentally and physically and build from there as the season begins.” (more…)
Head Volleyball Coach Kim Paisley
Canyon Lake will be starting up their sports with the Volleyball team when the Hawks will be taking on the Alumni Hawks on August 3rd.
Volleyball has the best record for any sport at Canyon Lake and will look to continue that mantra this year with a team returning several starters and other players that had some 1st place finishes with those Sub-Varsity teams this past year.
The ReSporter caught up with Head Coach Kim Paisley as she shared what might be in store for this year’s team. (more…)
Head Boy’s Soccer Coach Ryan Tierney
Canyon Lake played musical chairs with their Soccer Coaches as Ryan Tierney the girls coach will now be moving to the Boy’s Soccer team after Head Coach Warren Graham will be stepping down.
Coach Graham had a great 4 year run for the team but his family took priority and providing for them caused the decision for leaving after school is finished.
The Hawks had improved immeasurably during the Coach Graham’s tenure as it has been mentioned in previous articles as the win totals had doubled during those four campaigns from a 2 win first year to finish in the Sweet 16 this past season. A 2-1 loss to Progresso will give you an idea of how close this team was to making the Elite 8 in the Start of Texas.
Head Volleyball Coach Kim Paisley
The ReSporter next Canyon Lake game article will come in a little more than 2 months as Volleyball will be going strong as August gets hot.
CL’s Volleyball team is still the only group to win a district championship and also sports the best team win percentage as this next season will have a lot of Freshman that will be classified as Sophomores as well as having several players that look to make a run for more accolades.
The ReSporter was able to catch up with Coach Paisley for a precursor for this coming school year.
Junior Alexa Ramos garnered 2nd Team All-District
The ReSporter wanted to spend some time going back to Round-Ball for the Girls and Boys teams.
Share some All-Time and Season Records and Post-Season District Awards along with a Coaches Corner as next season has started the clock.
The ReSporter would like to thank the Parents for their involvement and explain how and why the Hawk Green is highlighting the names below for the Best Season Stats below.
Ryner Martin with his patented 3point stroke
The ReSporter wanted to spend some time going back to Round-Ball for the Girls and Boys teams.
Share some All-Time and Season Records and Post-Season District Awards along with a Coaches Corner as next season has started the clock.
The information below has first place in Hawk Green.
All the other Hawk Green is based on players that played this season. So a player might be 7th on the Top Ten List but if he made that cut then he will have his name highlighted.
The ReSporter hopes you enjoy this article and thanks to all the parents of the Seniors and good luck with these young man as they prepare for their next journey.
Many times is not only the players that are missed but the supporters and Parents are also top on that list for The ReSporter and Canyon Lake.
District 28-4A Accolades:
Rory Preiss was voted First Team
Heath McDonough made Second Team
Jacob Ramirez made Second Team
Honorable Mention
Gerrit Wilkins
Tyler Williams
Ryner Martin
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All-Time Top 10 and Top 3 Season Stats Total Season Points Year Rebounds Year Rory Preiss 406 2017 Caleb Krieger 218 2012 Caleb Krieger 406 2012 Heath McDonough 211 2017 Christian Pena 356 2010 Sean Nolan 211 2015 Tanner Jones 348 2010 Rory Preiss 189 2016 Andrew Riali 328 2014 Eric Nelson 184 2010 Stuart Lowry 282 2011 Tyler Williams 162 2017 Matt Magness 278 2012 Rory Preiss 159 2015 Andrew Riali 267 2013 Andrew Riali 159 2014 Paul Davis 259 2013 Rory Preiss 151 2017 Brandon Ward 256 2015 Sean Nolan 145 2014 Field Goals 3 Pointers Caleb Kreiger 161 2013 Andrew Riali 62 2013 Rory Preiss 150 2017 Andrew Riali 60 2014 Christian Pena 130 2010 Jacob Ramirez 45 2017 Tanner Jones 124 2010 Garrett Winters 36 2014 Rory Preiss 103 2016 Garrett Winters 33 2015 Matt Magness 99 2012 Jacob Ramirez 31 2016 Andrew Riali 96 2014 Brandon Ward 31 2016 Paul Davis 95 2013 Paul Davis 31 2013 Sean Nolan 91 2015 Ryner Martin 31 2017 Andrew Riali 85 2013 Rory Preiss 27 2017 Free Throws Assists Rory Preiss 79 2017 Doug Hubnik 151 2013 Andrew Riali 78 2014 Tanner Jones 90 2010 Caleb Kreiger 72 2013 Gerrit Wilkins 64 2016 Christian Pena 68 2010 Rory Preiss 60 2017 Matt Magness 66 2012 Christian Pena 59 2010 Doug Hubnik 65 2013 Will Gray 55 2016 Tanner Jones 55 2010 Matt Magness 53 2012 Tyler Williams 53 2017 Brandon Ward 49 2016 Brandon Ward 49 2016 Gerrit Wilkins 46 2017 Matt Noyola 47 2012 Jacob Ramirez 41 2017 Steals Blocks Tanner Jones 76 2010 Caleb Kreiger 59 2013 Rory Preiss 46 2017 Sean Nolan 57 2015 Isaac Mendez 46 2014 Tyler Williams 39 2016 Matt Noyola 44 2012 Tyler Williams 32 2017 Rory Preiss 43 2016 Neal Whitehead 31 2011 Christian Pena 42 2010 Eric Nelson 29 2010 Brandon Ward 41 2016 Tyler Williams 26 2015 Skyler Tschoepe 41 2014 Sean Nolan 24 2014 Tyler Clark 41 2014 Heath McDonough 18 2016 Will Gray 39 2016 Neal Whitehead 16 2010
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The ReSporter: Give us your overall thoughts on this past season.
Ranger Cleaners says Go Hawks!!
Coach Chapman: “It was obviously the best season in program history, so we were pleased with what we did. We had some really memorable moments and games that will stay with the coaches and players for a long time. I told my wife the other day that I really miss the season and the games, bus rides and practices. She looked at me like I was crazy, but I do really miss being able to coach our players and seniors and get ready to compete against someone else. It was a lot of fun, and we accomplished a lot of good things.”
The ReSporter: Tell the Hawk Nation bout this Senior Class and what they have accomplished for round-ball.
Coach Chapman: “Up to this point this senior class has been our most accomplished. They led us to two playoff births, our first winning season and a lot of big wins. Like I told them last week, they were the pioneers to take our program to new heights, which is very difficult to do. It is always difficult to be the first ones to knock down a wall and plow through it. They have really opened up our program, and made a path for future teams and players to walk through. Our young guys now expect to be in the playoffs and compete for district championships, and that is because of our seniors. Aside from all of the basketball accolades, they are fine young men with very bright futures. There will undoubtedly go on to accomplish some big things in their lives, and I look forward to seeing those things.”
The ReSporter: What type of activity do the players do now during this time of year?
Coach Chapman planning strategy in Hawk Victory
Coach Chapman: “Right now we are back at it working for next year. We have told our returners that the 2017-18 season has already started. We are in the weight room and in the gym working to get bigger and stronger as well as more fundamentally sound. In May we will compete in our spring league and then probably play in summer league over the summer. We also have a solid group of players getting into the gym before school and working on their game, which is exciting to see. We are only a week into the off-season, but our players have really done a great job of working with energy and excitement.”
The ReSporter: The Track team just inherited a lot of points from this crew of basketball players. What does that say bout their athletic skills?
Coach Chapman: “We were a very athletic group this year, which carries over well to track. Obviously the McDonoughs will earn a ton of points each week in several events. Gerrit has always done well in the hurdles, and now Charlie has come out to compete in a few jumping events. Bennie is also competing in the distance events, which he is very committed to and good at. It’s exciting to see them doing so well in track in just their first meet.”
The ReSporter: You will have a lot of holes to fill next year….your JV team won district, what are your thoughts as this group of players start their quest for another round in the playoffs for next season?
The Club at Rebecca Creek says Hit them Straight & Go Hawks
Coach Chapman: “Just looking at who we have coming back and who other teams have coming back we feel we can and will be very successful next year. Like I alluded to earlier, our younger guys just expect to be in the playoffs because of what our seniors have done. They understand that we have to have a great off-season and need to improve, but they just have a confidence and belief in what we can accomplish. We are losing 8 seniors, so a lot of our younger guys look at that as an opportunity to fill a spot. I fully expect us to battle for a district championship this year, and hopefully make some noise in the playoffs.”
The ReSporter: Thanks Coach for your time this year and we look forward to next year’s Basketball Chapter.
Chloe Cullen is one of many Hawks ready for battle with Boerne this week. (mjrphoto.com)
The ReSporter: Wow, what a week for your team. When did you have an idea of what this team might accomplish?
Coach Tierney: “I was excited after last season. I knew coming back this year we had great seniors and a strong junior class, so coming into the season I knew they were capable of accomplishing anything. The first game that stands out would be the one against Marble Falls. We tied them and that began to get us thinking that we could accomplish good things. This has been the toughest schedule we have had and we played a lot of really good teams close, but going forward we have been focusing on elevating ourselves by fighting to beat those quality teams.” (more…)
Half & Half on returners for the 4×400 Relay this year. Skylar Hurst & Sophia Thorpe are the returners.
The ReSporter: What has been the turnout so far for the Track & Field athletes?
Coach Barthels: “Currently, we have 46 girls that have attended practice in one facet or another as either a runner or thrower. So to answer your question, the turn out is good, but I will be happy when that number is 60.”
The ReSporter: How are you going to craft this team as this year has the potential to pass last year’s team?
Coach Barthels: “Great question, we have 4 girls that are returning that have had experience running on a varsity team.” (more…)
Hawk Relay, 4×400, with Chance Martelli (alt), Heath McDonough, Tanner Faris, Austin Camacho, Brandon Courtney (not pictured Lester Boehm (all but 1 returning)
The ReSporter: What has been the turnout so far for the Track & Field athletes?
Coach Moses: “Just like every year the beginning to track season is kind of slow when you talk about numbers. With Basketball, Swimming, Soccer still going on, a lot of kids are finishing up those sports and then we get a better understanding of the turnout we will get. But with that said we have a good core of kids that we are working with right now.”
Softball’s Coach John Gallagher
The ReSporter: What can you tell us about the team as the time nears?
Coach Gallagher: “Since starting last week everyone has worked very hard and continues to get better and learn. We have some girls working to get noticed and their efforts have been admirable. Our returners are looking good and are getting into a groove both on offense and defense.
The ReSporter: Will you have enough for two teams this year?
Coach Gallagher: “Our numbers right now are good but not everyone is out because of basketball and swimming. We are hoping to get even more out this week.”
The ReSporter: The defense was your achilles heal last season, what can you tell us about that part of your team?
Coach Gallagher: “Defensively I see a stronger and deeper team. We have some options to work with at several positions which is always nice. The outfielders have some strong and accurate arms and I am very happy with their play so far. The infielders are very competitive and showing some very athletic skills.” (more…)
