Lakota West Baseball/Softball Golf Outing

A press release from Todd Hummer at Lakota West:

The Lakota West baseball and softball programs are holding the 3rd annual golf outing at the Beckett Ridge Country Club on Sunday, October 7th.

It has been announced that Reds favorite Jeff Brantley will be the event's guest speaker. Brantley pitched in the Major League's from 1988-2001 for the Giants, Reds, Cardinals, Phillies, and Rangers and was an All-Star in 1990 as a Giant. He was also named the National League's Rolaids Relief Award Winner in 1996 as a Red. Since retiring from baseball, Brantley has worked for ESPN and now is part of the outstanding Play-by-Play team for the Reds.

You may have heard Brantley on WLW or seen him on Fox Sports-Ohio.Brantley has ties with the Lakota West baseball program as Firebird coach Bill Dreisbach was a bullpen catcher for the Reds in the mid 90's.Dreisbach is thrilled that his old friend will be speaking at the event.

"Jeff is a very generous person to take the time out of his very busy schedule to make this happen," Dreisbach said. "He has made a huge sacrifice to be here and after a long season announcing and we really appreciate it. This speaks volumes for the type of person Jeff is."

Anyone is welcome to golf in the outing, the cost is $400/foursome. If only interested in dinner and hearing Mr. Brantley speak, tickets can be purchesed for $15.00 per person. Email Questions to bill.dreisbach@lakotaonline.com

Indian Hill wins Division II golf sectional

The rain wasn't making things easy for golfers at Sharon Woods Thursday. But after a two-hour rain delay, Indian Hill was able to win the Division II boys' golf sectional.

The Braves (324) advanced to the district tournament Oct. 4 at Weatherwax. Senior Michael Burke led the Braves with a par 78.

"We thought if we shot 320 it would be a good number," Indian Hill coach Bob Larbes said.

"Going into today you just want to get out (and advance). It's very nice to win it. The point is to advance. The scores were very high compared to years in the past. I think the kids were really able to focus (and) shut out... the weather."

Highlands girls' soccer still No. 1

Despite a loss last week for the first time since Sept. 2006, the Highlands girls' soccer team remained No. 1 in this week's state coaches' poll.

The Bluebirds (10 first-place votes) are 11-1-3 at the start of the week. Newport Central Catholic (13-1-1) is third and had five first-place votes.

Notre Dame (8-3-4) is sixth.

• Ryle and Covington Catholic qualified for the state boys' golf tournament by finishing first and second in the Eighth Region tournament Monday at Boone Links. Highlands won the Ninth region at AJ Jolly.

Lakota West Football Alumni In The News

Got this release today from Todd Hummer of Lakota West who handles the sports PR at the school:

West Grads On The National Scene!

Several Lakota West alumni are making names for themselves on the college football scene this year.

Mike Lovell (class of '02)
College of Mt. Saint Joe's
5'10" 185, Senior
Running Back
Lovell has been the Mt. Saint Joe's offense in recent years. So much so that the senior's picture is on the cover of the media guide. Through three games this season, Lovell has rushed for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. Lovell already holds several Lions records such as rushing yards in a season (1,318) and career (3,755). He also has scored more touchdowns than anyone in school history.

Steve Rehring (class of '03)
Ohio State University
6'8", Junior
Tackle
The redshirt junior has started at offensive tackle every game this season and started nine games his sophomore year. After gaining playing time as a true freshman, Rehring was given a medical redshirt his second year due to injury.

Steve Huff (class of '04)
Murray State
6'5", 311, Sophomore
Offensive Line
Huff has started all 4 games at right tackle for Murray State. His younger brother Dustin (class of '07) is a redshirt freshman quarterback for the Racers.

John Connor (class of '04)
University of Kentucky
5'11" 228, Sophomore
Fullback
Connor has gained national exposure over the last couple of weeks highlighted by a go ahead touchdown reception over rival Louisville two weeks ago. Primarily a blocker, the hard working fullback has scored 3 touchdowns in 4 games.

Dane Romero (class of '04)
Wofford College
6'1" 210, Junior
Running Back
Romero ran a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass in a 42-31 defeat of national power Appalachian State on Saturday. It was Romero's firstt game of the season after missing the first three due to injury. Romero ran for 335 yards and had 90 yards receiving last year as a sophomore.

Tadd Dombart (class of '07)
Butler University
5'10" 180, Freshman
Defensive Back
Dombart has played in all 4 Butler Bulldog games and leads the team with
3 interceptions. He even returned one 42 yards for a touchdown. The freshman also returns punts gaining 122 yards on 8 returns.

Robby Schloemer (class of '07)
Georgetown College
6'6", 210, Freshman
Punter
Schloemer has punted 5 times for the Tigers averaging 41.8 yards/kick.