Category Archives: Sports

Casual Observer

Posted on October 31, 2014 by jesustrek

I just finished my fourth season of watching high school girls’ volleyball, and I still don’t know a whole lot about the game. I enjoy the competition, and I get to support the local athletes and visit with their parents … Continue reading →

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Change of Schedule

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jesustrek

The NCAA has made a special exception to allow the Mount St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team to move its season opener up to November 2. The reason for this change is to give Lauren Hill a chance to play in … Continue reading →

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Following Royalty

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jesustrek

The Detroit Lions are in London preparing to play an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. Center Dominic Raiola was asked Wednesday if he followed the royals at all. He answered, “I looked it up this morning just … Continue reading →

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Stop the Violence!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jesustrek

The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of running back Ray Rice today after a video was released showing Rice striking his then fiancée, Janay Palmer. The incident took place in February in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino. Rice … Continue reading →

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Now That’s Coaching!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by jesustrek

The coach of our high school volleyball team brings her pre-school daughter to the games. Friends help keep an eye on the little girl while her mother coaches. This can be quite a task, because the young lady is very … Continue reading →

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Scoring Points for the Lord

Posted on July 24, 2014 by jesustrek

I recently saw a video of a boy playing an arcade game that consisted of shooting small basketballs into a goal. I have tried this before, so I know how difficult it is to score. However, this young man was … Continue reading →

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Not Thinking Straight

Posted on June 23, 2014 by jesustrek

Michelle Wie held on to win the U.S. Women’s Open title. She had some ups and downs on the final few holes, but a 25-foot putt for birdie on 17 and a par on 18 gave her a 2-shot victory … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like a Champ

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jesustrek

I recently celebrated another birthday, and I’m feeling like a champ—“Champ” Bailey, that is. Bailey is a professional football player who is approaching his 36th birthday. That’s old for a football player. Bailey has noticed that he is the oldest … Continue reading →

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She Ain’t Heavy

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jesustrek

On May 14, 13-year-old twin sisters Claire and Chloe Gruenke were competing in the 800-meter race at the junior high state track meet in Illinois when Chloe suddenly felt something “pull and pop” in her thigh. The pain forced her … Continue reading →

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Youthful Contributor

Posted on April 25, 2014 by jesustrek

I arrived late at a local high school softball game a few days ago. I got there just in time to see a young lady on the visiting team hit one out of the ball park. Then I noticed that … Continue reading →

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