By Rhadika Rajesh Dec.19th 2024
On November 14 Jacob Hespler Senior Football boys had a CWOSSA game and the excitement and energy we got from Jacob Hespeler. The school spirit was contagious, with everyone fired up to cheer on the team. The crowd was amazed by the Hawk’s speed as they darted and executed incredible touchdowns and smooth passes. The Hawk consistently pushes themselves to their limits maintaining a positive mindset, never giving up and keeping their heads up high. One special tradition stands out for the team. Each game they gather around the 4 trees of the back side of the school behind their final talk on the Plack of his name on the tree. This ritual honors former phys-ed teacher Mr.Patt out of respect . According to Mr.Maggiacomo he motivates his team to remind them of what they are capable of and what the players can achieve while encouraging them to give their all. "As long as they play with full effort, they'll be fine. There are some truly talented kids here," he remarked. Number 17’s praised Number 27 outstanding performance on the field . We asked the players what the biggest lesson they have learned in the football game today Number 97 added, "Trust your friends—everyone is doing their job and doing the right thing." A standout moment of the game was number 17’s remarkable performance, giving his all and showcasing his incredible talent on the field. However, the game wasn’t without challenges. Number 28 noted that keeping composure was a key struggle. In the end, the CWOSSA game was nothing short of amazing. The Hawks gave it their all and emerged victorious, defeating the BCI Mustangs with a score of 13–10. The victory wasn’t just about the score, it was a testament to the Hawks dedication and strength of their bond as a team.Their unwavering focus, courage, and belief in one another helped them get through difficult times. With their school community behind them, the Hawks competed not just for themselves, but also for their peers, coaches, and the tradition that drives their spirit.
By: Elliot Checkley Nov.17th 2024
Football
The sports at JHSS kicked off with a bang with the biggest event being the Junior football team’s home opening blowout win against Grand River, 41-20, on September 19th. The seniors followed the game with another one-sided victory, 38-2. After five games each, the Junior team finished fourth place with two wins and three losses, just enough for them to sneak into the WCSSAA playoffs, and the senior team finished first in their division with five straight wins. Both teams made it to the WCSSAA final and played at the University of Waterloo. The junior team’s game didn’t quite go their way, finishing at a loss of 28-7 to the Elmira Lancers, though that didn’t stop them from thinking positively.
“I can finally call myself a WCSSAA finalist,” Dante Meloney, slot receiver for the JHSS junior football team, told me before the game.
The seniors captured yet another WCSSAA championship, beating Elmira, 24-10. It looked pretty tense until Brandon Riggan ran an approximate sixty yard touchdown to give the Hawks the lead that led to the win. They will play in CWOSSA on Thursday, November 14.
Volleyball
The boys volleyball team also kicked off in September. Unfortunately, the season didn’t go as planned for either team, as both teams didn’t make it to the playoffs, despite their hardest efforts. The junior team finished 4 and 8, and the seniors, 2 and 10.
Basketball
Basketball also kicked off in September, but even though the teams played their hardest, both the Junior and Senior teams failed at qualifying for WCSSAA.
Winter Sports
Winter sports will begin tryouts soon. Basketball, skiing, girls volleyball and wrestling will begin looking for the students who are motivated and looking to make a difference in the athletics program at JHSS.