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•1940-JACK NICKLAUS IS BORN
•1967-PURDUE WINS THEIR LAST ROSE BOWL.
•1985-THE CHICAGO BEARS “SHUFFLE” THEIR
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The Brownsburg Boy’s
Basketball Team managed to
stay afloat amid the recent
holiday season. But after a pair
of losses this past weekend,
their ship has begun to show
signs of sinking.
Brownsburg then began the new
Millenium at home with one of
the most exciting games played
there in years. Brownsburg
defeated the Harrison Raiders
54-51. Donald James connected with what proved to be
the game winning field goal
with just over 10 seconds to
play. Kaile Thomas sealed the
deal as he stole the inbound
pass and connected with one
out of two free throws.
On Friday, January 12, the
Bulldogs headed to South
Eastern to the Royals. The
WAY TO A SUPER BOWL XX VICTORY.
•1988- NOTRE DAME DEFEATS VIRGINIA TO WIN
THE NATIONAL TITLE
“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”- Babe Ruth
Bulldogs held tough throughout
the game. However, in a hard
fought battle, the Dogs fell, 7068.The Reeves and James
assault combined for 41 points.
Juniors Brian Smith and Mitch
Young along with freshman Nate
Hangie have provided the height
and experience inside, necessary
for a successful season.
The following night,
Brownsburg entertained
Lafayette Jefferson. Jefferson
(who coming into the game
ranked 20th in the state) flexed
their size and strength throughout the game, beating the Dogs
61-52. Brownsburg was lead by
Reeves with 16, and James with
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The Big Dog: Jared Reeves fires a jumper.
The Bulldogs JV team is
looking strong, as they have only
suffered one loss this year, and
are now 9-1. Freshman Sammy
Dotlich has become the floor
general for the Dogs, dishing out
assists night in and night out.
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The Brownsburg Boy’s Wrestling team is
leaving the competition with their faces in the
mat of late. Brownsburg has compiled a 21-3
record, including a win in the Brownsburg
Invitational. Brownsburg also placed third in
the Hendricks County Tournament behind wins
from Steve Thompson, John Mills, and Garret
Simpson. Finally, the Bulldogs also took third
in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference Championship. Matt Freije and Corey Hizer turned in
Strong performances.
Lately the Bulldogs have faired well in
individaul meets, sometimes winning in heroic
fashion. They did just that on January 17, when
they met the Frankfort Hotdogs. The meet came
down to the last match in which Josh Roseman
was forced to score a pin on his heavyweight
counterpart to secure the victory.
After the victory, the heavy weight superstar
commented,“I feel that our team will win the
post season and will do well at sectionals.”
Brownsburg will travel to the Hamilton
Southeastern Invitational before is preparing to
enter sectional play January 27.
Rebound that basketball: Bulldogs fight for a rebound
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*Photos by Melissa Allen
Get off me: Senior Adam Sangle attempts to excape.
1-2-3: Junior Josh Roseman scores a pin.
*Info compiled by Robbie Kendall
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Moving Ahead:Susan Collins passes her Crawfordsville
competitor.
Boys
The Boy’s swim and dive team is also
producing a top-notch season. Thus far they
have compiled a record of 8-2. Leading the
way has been Matt Perkins in the 100-meter
backstroke. The Bulldogs put up a strong
showing at the conference championships
and hope to score well at sectionals.
He’s off: Chris Patten jumps into the water.
*Info compiled by Robbie Kendall
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END OF AN ERA
Robbie Kendall
Sports Editor
Girls
The Brownsburg Girl’s swim and dive team is
having a fantastic 2000-2001 season.
Currently, their record is eleven wins and two
losses. They have been led by strong
performances from Alyssa Watkins in the 100meter breaststroke and the 100-meter fly.
Watkins captured the Hoosier Crossroads
Conference championship in both events. She
also has set a school record in the 100 breast.
Also putting in strong performances off the
diving board are Kristin Jones and Lauren
Whitmore.
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The Brownsburg Girls basketball team is enjoying a great 20002001 campaign. The Lady Dogs
have compiled 13 wins and only 3
losses (one of which was to Ben
Davis who was the highest rated
girls team in the entire country).
The Girls have compiled victories
over the likes of Avon, Plainfield,
Noblesville, and Mccutcheon. Also
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Leading the way: Point-guard Amanda Davidson
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among their 13 wins, is an upset
over then undefeated and number
two-ranked Center Grove.
Brownsburg also captured the
Girls Hendricks County Tournament Title. Led by
the teams leading scorer Julie Shields and veteran
point guard Amanda Davidson, the Bulldogs
easily left other county rivals in the dust. This
marked this years senior class’ sixth county
championship in a row, dating back to their
seventh grade season.
Brownsburg has been more than just a twoplayer team this year though. Seniors Lauren
Bedrick and Alyssa Huffman have prvided stron
leadership. Also juniors Ceslie Stringfellow and
Lorie Lanham have continued to improve as the
season has progressed.
Brownsburg will returning home on the 27th to
host their final three games of the season.
Its up, its good: Ceslie Stringfellow practices her
Brownsburg will take on Franklin, Lebanon, and
North Central. Then on February 13, Brownsburg
will begin sectional play, and hope to
capturetheir second sectional title in as many
years.
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*Info compiled by Robbie Kendall
SPORTS EDITORIAL
Three years ago, Steve Brunes, the boy’s basketball
coach and mentor for over a decade, tendered his
resignation, ending his very prestigious reign of
excellence, which included seven sectional and five
regional titles. What no one knew at the time, was that
he would be taking the power and prestige of
Brownsburg Basketball along with him. For since the
day Brunes departed, Bulldog Basketball has not been
the same.
But that’s not the way things originally appeared. For
quickly after Brunes left, then athletics director Don
Bauchert replaced Brunes with Jimmie Howell, who was
heading the Muncie South Rebels at the time. Howell’s
reputation preceded him, as he had compiled over 270
wins coaching both girls and boys basketball for over two
decades. Yes, things looked good for Bulldogs’ fans, as
many expected the dominance of the past decade to
continue for years to come.
However, Jimmie Howell and his Bulldogs have not
always stuck to the script. For at times, Brownsburg has
seemed more like a team trying to hang on to dynasties
past, than a team marking its own. This is not to say the
Bulldogs haven’t been somewhat successful, as they
have compiled back-to-back winning seasons under
Coach Howell, and despite a loosing record of five and
six should get another this year. But the fact remains;
they are not living up to the reputation set by teams of
old.
No season has been more disappointing than this
year. Coming into the season, hopes were high. And
they should have been. After all, the Bulldogs did
return seniors Donald James, Tim Fortune, and Ryan
Hornstein. Plus the Bulldogs had one of the state’s
brightest stars in Jared Reeves. And between juniors
Scott Garrard and Daniel Veza, the defensive end looked
secure. Yes, everything appeared to be coming up roses
for the Bulldogs and their fans, as a sectional title
appeared to be well within reach.
But this year’s hopes and dreams have quickly faded
to feelings of worry and wonder. The Bulldogs caught a
bad break before the season even began, when starting
point guard Scott Garrard suffered a broken fibula in a
sectional football game against Franklin. Since the
injury, he has been forced to have surgery, and has
missed the vast majority of the season. “With Garrard
we’re 6-0 right now,” said Coach Howell after the Avon
loss.
While junior guard Kaile Thomas has attempted
valiantly to fill Garrard’s shoes, he has come up a few
assists short. Brownsburg desperately misses not just
Garrard’s scrappy defense, but also his floor leadership
at the point.
But Garrard’s absence hasn’t been the only thing to
go wrong for the Dogs this season. Brownsburg’s
turnover ratio is not among the states best. This was
seen against Avon, when Brownsburg turned the ball
over 14 times. Also, Brownsburg desperately lacks
height. Other than center Tim Fortune at 6’6,
Brownsburg lacks the size to consistently compete
against major high school programs, night in and night
out. But to paraphrase a line from the late Dr. Seuss,
the most likely reason of all, their hearts have been two
sizes too small. Once again, we need look no further
than the battle against arch rival Avon for the evidence.
On several occasions Brownsburg defenders could be
seen doing little more than watching, as Scott Strahm
touched nothing but nylon from beyond the three point
arch, and big man Kyle Smith muscled his way to 23
points in the paint.
The fact is there isn’t one definite reason or person to
blame for Brownsburg’s lack of success. Anyone and
everyone at one time or another could be blamed. But
Bulldogs fans are beginning to become a little weary of
losses to the likes of Cascade and Logansport. This was
noted at the end of Avon’s 71-60 victory, when chants of
“We want Brunes!” could be heard coming from the
student section.
But be patient Bulldog fans. Help is just around the
corner. For next year, I’ll be making a comeback!