Harding Athletic Highlights 2/1-2/5
Announcements
Equipment: Harding will issue baseball hats and 2 sets of uniforms for home and away games. All players need to supply a glove, navy blue baseball socks, baseball spikes (black, white, gray or navy), and navy blue sleeves under the uniform jersey for cold weather games and practices. All baseball bats must be BBCOR, players may not use BESR bats anymore.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Jake Maruk (jmaruk7@gmail.com).
Varsity Girls Basketball (Feb. 1-5)
The Harding Academy Girls’ Basketball team had another two games on the schedule for this week. Harpeth Hall traveled over to Harding Academy for the teams’ second matchup of the season this past Thursday. Emerson Smith led the way for the Hawk’s offense, leading the team in scoring by attacking the defense and getting to the free throw line. She made a season high seven free throws over the course of the game. Kate Leschen contributed some quality minutes and brought energy off the bench, hustling on both ends of the floor. In the end, the Hawks lost a close one by a score of 18-13. The team will close out the week by hosting USN at 4:00 on Friday afternoon. Go Hawks!
Cheerleaders Get To Cheer
Yesterday, the cheerleaders were able to cheer at their first game of the year. They have been working hard the past 4 months to hopefully have the opportunity during Covid to cheer for the Hawks. During the Harpeth Hall game, several cheerleaders tried out new tumbling skills on the gym floor. The entire team was very enthusiastic and excited to be part of the game day experience. They look forward to cheering for the next four home games.
6th Grade Boys Basketball Defeats Oak Hill 47-13
The sixth grade team hosted Oak Hill on Wednesday, February 3 at the Robert's Gymnasium. The Hawks came out hot and led 16-6 after the first quarter. They had a balanced scoring attack once again. Camden Haren and Eli Russ led the team in scoring with 10 points each. Quinn Taylor and McKinley Bradshaw scored 9 points each. Chase Embry scored 7 points and distributed the ball efficiently throughout the game. Jackson Lucas scored 2 points and played a position that he had never played before. It was a great team win for the Hawks!
JV Girls Basketball Week 3
The third week of game action for the Junior Varsity Hawks brought back to back contests against Oak Hill and Harpeth Hall. The girls competed admirably in both games, notching their first victory of the season in the first of the two matches. Lauren Sullivan and Greer Bodzy each recorded eleven points across the two meetings this week and showed off their range on Thursday with successful three point attempts. Ruby Gunnels impressed with her tenacious defense and led the team in scoring against Harpeth Hall with a six point performance. Helen Rich added five points between the two games. Samantha Massad continued to shine defensively while adding two points in the victory on Wednesday.
Season Finale For Intramural Basketball Program
The boys basketball development team capped off a great season Monday night. Benjamin Eadie lead the team with 14 points and Carter Mohr chipped in 9 points. The entire team showed incredible sportsmanship and determination. The boys worked extremely hard this season on individually becoming better players and teammates.
2021 Spring Athletic Information
Parents and Athletes:
Please find information below for the Spring Athletic Season at Harding Academy. Questions on any aspects of the programs should be directed to the Head Coach of each sport. All of our sports in the spring are being offered to 6th-8th graders only.
Track and Field
Start date: Practices will begin on Monday, February 22.
Practice time: 3:30-5:00, M-F. Pickup will be in the depot at Harding at 5:10pm, though parents may pick up athletes at the track on Hwy 70 before the bus leaves at 5:00pm.
Uniform: Athletic gear and running shoes/spikes. Please be sure to dress appropriately the first several weeks of practice...sweatpants/running pants, long sleeve tops/sweatshirts, and beanie will most likely be necessary at least through spring break. Please wear practice gear to school as we will NOT be using changing spaces at Hwy 70 this year due to Covid protocols.
Also, individual water bottles are required for each athlete.
Covid Protocols: Assigned seating on buses (masks on while on bus at all times), masks required when not participating in on field drills, frequent disinfecting of track implements (batons, jump pits, discus and shot puts, etc.)
Parent Meeting: TBA
Girls Lacrosse
Start date: Practices will begin on Monday, February 22.
Practice Times: Tryouts will be held February 22 (at Kever) and February 23 (at Highway 70). The Varsity/JV team rosters will be posted on CompassNet at some point after the completion of tryouts. Practices will run from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. daily—and girls will be expected to be at practice promptly after school lets out. Pick-up is at the depot between 5:05-5:10 pm daily or up at Hwy 70 at 5:00pm when practice takes place there. We will alternate practice weeks at Hwy 70 and Kever with the boys team.
Equipment Requirements:Girls will be required to have face masks, sticks, cleats, and a fitted mouthguard in order to participate. Please make sure that they dress appropriately for the inconsistent weather this time of year—gloves (with sticky/grip on the fingers), hats and scarves are essential, as well as light rain gear. The girls will also need to bring running shoes to every practice.
Covid Protocols: Assigned seating on buses (masks on while on bus at all times), masks required when not participating in on field drills, frequent disinfecting of lacrosse balls. Please wear practice gear to school as we will NOT be using changing spaces at Hwy 70 this year due to Covid protocols.
Parent Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 25 @ 6:30pm
Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/rfn-sujo-qqr
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Anthony Petrucciani (petrucciania@hardingacademy.org ).
Boys Lacrosse
Start date: Practices will begin on Monday, February 22.
Practice Times: Practices will run from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. daily—and boys will be expected to be at practice promptly at dismissal. Pick-up is at the depot between 5:05-5:10 pm daily, or up at Hwy. 70 at 5:00m when practice takes place there. We will alternate practice weeks at Hwy. 70 and Kever with the girls lacrosse team.
Players should bring sweatpants/sweatshirts, or other acceptable cold weather gear, until it warms up. Players should also have both cleats and running shoes daily in case of bad weather and indoor practice.
Parent meeting: TBA
Equipment Requirements: Harding provides a helmet, but all other equipment is the responsibility of the player: shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, cup, mouthpiece (would be smart to keep extras in gym bag), cleats, lacrosse stick- *if your son plans on buying a new stick, please get a mesh pocket.
Covid Protocols: Assigned seating on buses (masks on while on bus at all times), masks required when not participating in on field drills, frequent disinfecting of lacrosse balls. Please wear practice gear to school as we will NOT be using changing spaces at Hwy 70 this year due to Covid protocols.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Head Coach Gene Flathmann (gflathmann@comcast.net).
Baseball
Start date: Practices will begin on Monday, February 22.
Baseball will practice at the HWY 70 baseball field from 3:30pm-5:00pm daily. You may pick up your son at HWY 70 at 5:00 pm or back in the depot at 5:15pm, whichever is more convenient for you.
Equipment: Harding will issue baseball hats and 2 sets of uniforms for home and away games. All players need to supply a glove, navy blue baseball socks, baseball spikes (black, white, gray or navy), and navy blue sleeves under the uniform jersey for cold weather games and practices. All baseball bats must be BBCOR, players may not use BESR bats anymore.
The early part of the season is cold and breezy at the baseball field. Please come prepared with long sleeves and sweatshirts for practice.
Covid Protocols: Assigned seating on buses (masks on while on bus at all times), masks required when not participating in on field drills, frequent disinfecting of baseballs and bats, spreading athletes out in the dugout areas.
Parent Meeting: TBA
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Jake Maruk (jmaruk7@gmail.com).
Varsity Girls Basketball (Feb. 1-5)
The Harding Academy Girls’ Basketball team had another two games on the schedule for this week. Harpeth Hall traveled over to Harding Academy for the teams’ second matchup of the season this past Thursday. Emerson Smith led the way for the Hawk’s offense, leading the team in scoring by attacking the defense and getting to the free throw line. She made a season high seven free throws over the course of the game. Kate Leschen contributed some quality minutes and brought energy off the bench, hustling on both ends of the floor. In the end, the Hawks lost a close one by a score of 18-13. The team will close out the week by hosting USN at 4:00 on Friday afternoon. Go Hawks!
Cheerleaders Get To Cheer
Yesterday, the cheerleaders were able to cheer at their first game of the year. They have been working hard the past 4 months to hopefully have the opportunity during Covid to cheer for the Hawks. During the Harpeth Hall game, several cheerleaders tried out new tumbling skills on the gym floor. The entire team was very enthusiastic and excited to be part of the game day experience. They look forward to cheering for the next four home games.
6th Grade Boys Basketball Defeats Oak Hill 47-13
The sixth grade team hosted Oak Hill on Wednesday, February 3 at the Robert's Gymnasium. The Hawks came out hot and led 16-6 after the first quarter. They had a balanced scoring attack once again. Camden Haren and Eli Russ led the team in scoring with 10 points each. Quinn Taylor and McKinley Bradshaw scored 9 points each. Chase Embry scored 7 points and distributed the ball efficiently throughout the game. Jackson Lucas scored 2 points and played a position that he had never played before. It was a great team win for the Hawks!
JV Girls Basketball Week 3
The third week of game action for the Junior Varsity Hawks brought back to back contests against Oak Hill and Harpeth Hall. The girls competed admirably in both games, notching their first victory of the season in the first of the two matches. Lauren Sullivan and Greer Bodzy each recorded eleven points across the two meetings this week and showed off their range on Thursday with successful three point attempts. Ruby Gunnels impressed with her tenacious defense and led the team in scoring against Harpeth Hall with a six point performance. Helen Rich added five points between the two games. Samantha Massad continued to shine defensively while adding two points in the victory on Wednesday.
Season Finale For Intramural Basketball Program
The boys basketball development team capped off a great season Monday night. Benjamin Eadie lead the team with 14 points and Carter Mohr chipped in 9 points. The entire team showed incredible sportsmanship and determination. The boys worked extremely hard this season on individually becoming better players and teammates.
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