MEEKER | Fall sports are about to kick off for Meeker High School. Remember that in order to participate, which includes practice, you must have a completed sports physical and all paperwork turned into the office..
GOLF
Begins: Cowboy golf is practicing at the golf course on Tuesdays at 5 p..m, however the official start date is July 30. All levels of experience are welcome.
FOOTBALL
Begins: July 31
Time: 6 p.m. for the first week and then two-a-days will begin on Aug. 7.
Coaches: Head Coach Andy Coryell, assistants Darby Finley, Matt Dupire, Matt Scott and Pete Doan.
Coach Coryell wants to remind every player that they will all need a physical by the first day in order to practice.
CHSAA has a very specific set of rules for football and the number of practices before players can wear pads, hit or even play in a game.
The Cowboy Kickoff Classic Golf Tournament and fundraiser is on Friday, Aug. 18.
SOFTBALL
Begins: Aug. 7
Time: Practices will be Monday through Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9-11 a.m.
Coaches: Head Coach Kendal Bergman with assistance from Kelsey Stroud, Erik Brown, Crandal Mergelman and Tom Knowles.
Coach Bergman wants everyone to take a look at the team store and get yourself some sweet Meeker apparel while helping support the softball team!
CROSS COUNTRY
Begins: Aug. 7
Time: 7 a.m. and again at 4 p.m.
Coaches: Head Coach Marty Casey with Terrence Casias assisting
Cross Country will have a home meet before school even begins on Aug. 19.
VOLLEYBALL
Begins: Aug 7
Time: 6-8 a.m. and then 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday during week one and 8-10 a.m. on Saturday. Cowboy volleyball will be going to a normal practice schedule next week from 4-7 p.m.
Coaches: Head Coach Greg Cravens with assistance from Kaylene Turner and Clea Steerman.
“Coach Turner and Coach Steerman are truly the heart of this program,” commented Cravens. “They teach so I look good.” Coach Michaela Jones will also be joining us this year.
Cowboy Volleyball currently has 48 kids signed up and the extra coach will be a great addition, said Cravens. “Jones was on the team when I started here and will be a great addition to the team. I look forward to working with her. We hope not to overwhelm her. Just our group texts back and forth this summer probably makes her think what the heck did she sign up for.”
Coach Cravens wants to emphasize to all players that all physicals and paperwork need to be into the office before that first practice.
By Tiffany Jehorek | Special to the Herald Times