Tyler Williams is fighting for a Great Hawk Year.   (photo by Karen Holmes)

                 This week        @      Canyon Lake

 Mon Jan 30      Johnson City     @      CL Hawks Scrimmage     5:00p       Softball

 Tue Jan 31      Harlandale JV    @      CL Hawks JV            5:00p Girls Soccer
                 CL Hawks JV      @      La Vernia JV           5:00p Boys  Soccer
                 Hondo Freshman   @      CL Hawks JV 2          5:30p Girls Basketball
                 CL Hawks Fresh   @      Hondo Fresh            5:30p Boys  Basketball
                 Hondo JV         @      CL Hawks JV 1          5:30p Girls Basketball
                 CL Hawks JV      @      Hondo JV               5:30p Boys  Basketball
                 CL Hawks         @      La Vernia              7:00p Boys  Soccer
                 Harlandale       @      CL Hawks               7:00p Girls Soccer
                 CL Hawks         @      Hondo                  7:00p Boys  Basketball
                *Hondo            @      CL Hawks               7:00p Girls Basketball

 Thu Feb  2     CL Hawks          @      Rosenberg              All-Day     Swimming
                                         Regional Swim Meet

 Fri Feb  3     Liberty Hill JV   @      CL Hawks JV            5:00p Boys  Soccer
                Fredericksburg Fr @      CL Hawks Freshman      5:30p Boys  Basketball
                CL Hawks JV 2     @      Fredericksburg Fresh   5:30p Girls Basketball
                Fredericksburg JV @      CL Hawks JV            5:30p Boys  Basketball
                CL Hawks JV 1     @      Fredericksburg JV      5:30p Girls Basketball
                CL Hawks          @      Floresville            6:00p Girls Soccer
                San Marcos Aca    @      CL Hawks               7:00p Boys  Soccer
               *Fredericksburg    @      CL Hawks               7:00p Boys  Basketball
                CL Hawks          @      Fredericksburg         7:00p Girls Basketball

 Sat Feb  4     CL Hawks          @      Canyon High School     All-Day     Softball
 
 * Indicates games to be Broadcast on CLB

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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…)

               Hawks Rushed out District with some hardware.         (photo by Karen Holmes)

Canyon Lake’s Football team had their awards banquet last Thursday and announced the all-district and other accolades for a team that finished the highest in district since the school started in 2008 season.

That 2nd Place finish has left some unfinished business for Canyon Lake when next ye

   Way to Go Hawks

ar starts in August.

Canyon Lake did have young man who excelled and those long awaited mentions are below.

A final record of 7-4 had the Hawks needing one more win to match the best campaign in CL’s history when the 2011 team had an 8-2 final tally.

Heath McDonough made All-District on offense as well as defensive side of the ball. You could also add a decent punt return for a touchdown on special teams but not good enough for a district mention on that front.

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    Michael Carpenter dribbles ball to give the offense another chance for a goal in Win over Floresville 

The Boy’s Soccer Team won their 8th game last Friday matching their win total from last season with a, 4-0 victory over Floresville.

Another game with an abundance of players getting into the act with goals and assists.

At this same time last season, Canyon Lake, had a 4-4 record compared to a sparkling 8-3 count this year.

“I feel we are more team-oriented this year,” Head Coach Warren Graham commented. “We are moving the ball well and playing great defense….the boys are unselfish and that was very evident tonight.”

         Players that scored a Goal:         Mason Blackburn    Grayson Rohrbacher
                                             Jordan Sczech      Nash Young

         Players that helped with an Assist: James Alexander    Matthew Bell
                                             Richard Rosas

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Cassidy Felps ready for personal bests at District.

Canyon Lake’s Swimming Team had their best showing since their inception as they will be sending 12 athletes to the Region Meet next week in Rosenberg on Thursday.

“Saying that we had an Extremely Successful District Meet on Friday would be a huge understatement,” Head Swimming Coach Kim Moses divided the Red Sea. “We are so proud of every swim team member and look forward to our next steps.”

The Boy’s team had a 4th place finish while the ladies finished in the 9th spot as the team standing was an impressive 6th place at the meet.

A Swimming team will have to compete with larger schools on many occasions since not every school will have a swim team.

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Hawk Boy’s JV got their 11th straight win after catching the *rabbit and game, 44-36 over Boerne JV.

CLJV is now 4-0 in District 28-4A play and will start the 2nd round next week when they travel to Hondo.

Mike Miller Time on the Court in Win over Boerne 

The Hawks beat the Greyhounds to the rabbit as Canyon Lake had to work out of a 22-17 deficit in starting the 2nd half.

This game was won in the 3rd quarter when the Hawks raced out with a, 19-5 advantage. Offense and Defense was on a grand scale as everything in this 3rd quarter went like clock work.

Starters and the bench were on the same page as foul trouble did not deter the resolve this Hawk team that has one goal and that is finishing this year with a 15 game winning streak.

During that second half blitz, Zach Taliaferro had a nifty no-look perfect pass to Anthony Zavala for a high octane points that put the crowd in hyper speed.

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Heath McDonough driving to basket in win over Boerne (photo by Karen Holmes)

Canyon Lake finds ‘It’ in win over Boerne, 63-56 at the Hawk Nest, as this game finished the first round of District 28-4A contests. CL stands all alone in 2nd place and now will work on bigger goals as this season continues.

“That was awesome,” Head Coach Lucas Chapman started. “I am proud of the guys…our team executed and competed for the majority of the game and that was the most emotion this year.”

Coach Chapman studied hard for this game and the fruits of that labor tasted good.

“Boerne was constantly playing catch-up and we really prepared for it as the kids were locked in,” Chapman said excitedly. “They executed the scouting report….especially on defense.”

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Ian Hasness after finishing 2nd Place at Judson HS

Canyon Lake’s Tennis Team went to the Judson ISD Tournament last weekend and competed with the big schools as the Spring Season continues sprout as the weather gets warmer and days start to elongate.

“We started the tournament with a 2 and half delay due to the fog and dew on the courts,” Head Tennis Coach Kirstin McStravick said. “I am proud to announce our very own Ian Hasness got 2nd place at the tournament.”

Hasness won the first game, 6-3 and then his opponent had the same score against Ian in the second game which had both combatants having a tiebreaker that Hasness took by a convincing, 10-2 score.

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            Hawks get ready to take Bears to Zoo   (photo by Lynne Carpenter)

The Boy’s Soccer team put a whippen on La Vernia, 7-3 as the Hawks got offensive in this blow out.

Those 7 goals has this year’s team with 31 for the year and now needs just 4 more to pass last year’s total and have the most in their history.

There was a two year drought during the ’13-’14 seasons when those two campaigns could only muster 10 total goals combined.

Grayson Rohrbacher scored 4 goals and James Alexander, Matthew Bell, and Jordan Sczech rounded out the scoring.

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Hawks in District Meet this Saturday. Go Hawks!

Canyon Lake will go to the Pool this Saturday for their last Team Meet as many Hawk swimmers look to move on in qualifying for Regionals.

The ReSporter: What does the Swim Team have in returning swimmers and how will that help finish this season?

Coach Kim Moses: “The CLHS Swim Team is returning 14 swimmers from last year’s team – we have grown considerably this year and have doubled our numbers (28 total swimmers). We have a very strong freshmen group that have helped to fill spots in individual events as well as relays. We’ve also had a number of former swimmers decide to compete at the HS level and some “newbies” to the sport that have done an awesome job! We have incorporated daily/weekly weight training, strength and conditioning, and even some stretching and yoga – it’s amazing how these minor changes have added up to major results.”

The ReSporter: How well has this group performed up to this time period? (more…)