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It took 11 innings, but Lakota East advanced past Centerville in a 4-2 win Monday at Miamisburg High School. Meanwhile, Lakota West was eliminated from postseason play when it lost by the score of 2-1 Monday at West Carrollton.

Lakota East Lea Buckenmyer improved her record to 16-7 and also went 3-for-6 in East’s 4-2 win against Centerville in its Division I sectional final Monday. Photo taken at an earlier game this season by Tony Tribble.

With the win, the Thunderhawks (21-8) will play Lebanon (24-2) in a district final matchup Friday at 5 p.m. at Northmont High School.

With the loss, Lakota West finishes the season with a 20-7 overall record. The Firebirds finished the regular season with a 15-3 record within the Greater Miami Conference, which was good enough for second place.

Lakota East 4, Centerville 2

W–Buckenmyer (16-7, 9 Ks); L–Samborsky. Leaders: L–Buckenmyer 3-6; Sprockett 2-5; Callihan 2B, GW RBI; Messer 2-4, RBI; Fair 2-6, 2B, RBI; Manning 2-5, RBI. C–Scholle 2-6; Guancile 2-5; Wynn 2-5; Herlihy 2-4. Records: L 21-8, C 22-6.

BASEBALL

Lakota East, ranked No. 3 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches’ poll, will play in a sectional final against No. 6 Loveland (20-6) at 5 p.m. Thursday at Western Hills. Lakota West, which upset No. 5 Hamilton Friday, will now play No. 7 Harrison (18-8) at 5 p.m. Thursday at Kings High School.

TRACK

The Division I track district tournament will be held at Winton Woods High School Wednesday and Friday. Besides East and West, the tournament will also include Colerain, Elder, Fairfield, Hamilton, Harrison, La Salle, Mt. Healthy, Northwest, Oak Hills, Ross, Talawanda, Western Hills, Winton Woods, McAuley, Mother of Mercy, Seton and St. Ursula. The first four in each event at districts will qualify for the regional tournament next Wednesday, May 29 and next Friday, May 31 at Dayton Welcome Stadium.

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Lakota East’s Autumn Heath placed in both the 100 and 200 sprints at last year’s state meet in Columbus. In photo, taken by Tony Tribble, Heath is seen competing at last year’s regional meet at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. This past Saturday, Heath was named GMC runner of the year.

Tied 4-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Lakota East senior outfielder Tyler Schlensker hit a one-out RBI single to bring in senior designated hitter Brett Colburn for the game-winning run in a 5-4 win over Glen Este in a Division I sectional semifinal Saturday.

The hit was Schlensker’s only of the game, but it propelled Lakota East, ranked No. 3 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches’ poll, to the sectional final against No. 6 Loveland (20-6) at 5 p.m. Thursday at Western Hills.

Lakota East junior pitcher Kyle Lepper came into a tie game in the top of the seventh inning and didn’t allow a run.

W–Lepper (6-1); L–Moore (1-4). Leaders: L–Minniear 2B; Elam 2-4. G–Rieck 3-4; T. Burdick 2-3. Records: L 24-3, G 11-14.

Meanwhile, Lakota West (15-13) upset No. 5 Hamilton, by score of 5-3, in its sectional semifinal Friday. The Firebirds had lost to Hamilton (20-7) twice in the regular season. Lakota West will now play No. 7 Harrison (18-8) at 5 p.m. Thursday at Kings High School.

SOFTBALL

After advancing last week, Lakota West (20-6) will take on Springboro (18-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at West Carrollton and Lakota East (19-8) will now face Centerville (22-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at Miamisburg.

BOYS’ TRACK

Greater Miami Conference Championships at Mason High School

Senior Jordan Combs, who is committed to Miami, won the pole vault for Lakota East.

Team scores: 1. Mason 190, 2. Sycamore 93 3. Colerain 73, 4.Oak Hills 71, 5.Middletown 68.50, 6.Princeton 58.50, 7.Lakota West 49, 8.Lakota East 37, 9.Hamilton 18, 10.Fairfield 3

100M–Chanatry (Ma) 10.99; 200M–Cummings (Ma) 22.08; 400M–Konkoly (OH) 48.59; 800M–Valentine (Ma) 1:54.64; 1600M–Notton (Ma) 4:19.77; 3200M–Clark (Ma) 9:21.98; 110 hurdles–Maiden (Ma) 14.66; 300 hurdles–Mainden (Ma) 38.41; 4×100–Mason 42.65; 4×200–Mason 1:26.95; 4×400–Mason 3:19.84; 4×800–Mason 7:58.73; Shotput–Wiesman (Co) 56’8”; Discus–Sorrell (Mi) 153’04’; Long jump–Marshall (Mi) 23’.50”; High jump–Marshall (Mt) 6’4”; Pole vault–.Combs (LE) 12’6”.

Coach of the Year: Hank Ray (Sycamore)

Field Athlete of the Year: Jalin Marshall (Middletown)

Runner of the Year: Billy Chanatry (Mason)

GIRLS TRACK

Greater Miami Conference Championships at Mason High School

Junior Autumn Heath won the 100 and 200 meter runs for Lakota East. She was also named GMC runner of the year.

Team scores: 1. Mason 183, 2.Sycamore 149, 3.Lakota East 95, 4. Princeton 72, 5. Colerain 53, 6.Lakota West 30, 7.Middletown 26, 8. Fairfield 21, 9.Oak Hills 19, 10.Hamilton 14

100M–Heath (LE) 12.22; 200M–Heath (LE) 24.74; 400M–Knue (Ma) 58.49; 800M–Rhodenbaugh (Sy) 2:16.50; 1600M–Wood (Ma) 5:02.23; 3200M–Wood (Ma) 10:39; 100 hurdles–Horning (Ma) 14.90; 300 hurdles–Horning (Ma) 45.25; 4×100–Sycamore 49.26; 4×200–Sycamore 1:44.06; 4×400–Sycamore 3:54.74; 4×800–Mason 9:28.35; Shotput–Brown (Ma) 37’10.50”; Discus–Sherrer (Co) 115’10”; Long jump–Mbah (LE) 17’9”; High jump–Horning (Ma) 5’2”; Pole vault–Nelson (Ma) 10’6”.

Runner of the Year: Autumn Heath (Lakota East)

Field Event Performer of the Year: Ashley Brown (Mason)

Coach of the Year: Liz Gonda (Sycamore)

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Sophomore Haley Johnson broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple in the third inning, propelling Lakota West to a 6-1 win at home against Miamisburg Wednesday in its Division I sectional matchup.

Lakota East Lea Buckenmyer improved her record to 14-7 and also went 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs in East’s 11-4 win at Piqua in its Division I sectional matchup Wednesday. Photo taken at an earlier games this season by Tony Tribble.

Johnson came around to score on junior Madison Bridges base hit, and that was all the run support sophomore Madeline Kurtz would need. Kurtz pitched a complete game, with nine strikeouts, to move to 9-1.

Lakota West (20-6) advances to take on Springboro (18-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at West Carrollton.

W–Kurtz (9-1, 9 Ks); L–Wright. Leaders: L–Johnson 3B; Bridges 2-2; Brown 2B; Walterbusch 2B. M–Adams 2-3. Records: L 20-6, M 11-12.

Meanwhile, Lakota East led by a strong offensive showing from sophomore Payton Callihan, senior Lea Buckenmyer and junior Taylor Fair scored 11 runs in its 11-4 win at Piqua Wednesday in its Division I sectional matchup.

The trio combined to go 9-for-12 at the plate, hit four doubles and drive nine runs.

Lakota East (19-8) will now face Centerville (22-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at Miamisburg.

W–Buckenmyer (14-7); L–Dotson. Leaders: L–Callihan 4-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI; Buckenmyer 3-3, 2B, 3 RBI; Fair 2-4, 2B, 4 RBI; Dendler 2-3; Manning 2B. Records: L 19-8, P 20-5.

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The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 school year for the Lakota Athletic Participation Fee Fund, which was created to assist student athletes in the Lakota school district with sports fees.

After the Lakota Board of Education made cuts prior to the 2011-2012 school year, athletic fees ballooned to $350 per sport for junior high athletes and to $550 per sport for high school students. Athletic fees for the 2010-2011 school year were $200 for junior high students and $300 for high school students.

The fall deadlines to apply are June 21 for grades 7-8 and Aug. 15 for grades 9-12. The winter sports deadline is Sept. 23 and the spring sports deadline is Jan. 24, for all grades. A limited number of scholarships are available. Only one scholarship per student will be awarded in any given school year.

The Lakota Athletic Participation Fee Fund was established by private donations to assist families, who display a need, by covering half of the participation fee assessed to students participating in sports within Lakota Schools.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of residents from West Chester and Liberty towships. Applications can be obtained online at www.wclfoundation.com/LakotaAthleticParticipationFeeFund.asp. Please submit completed forms to The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty, 5641 Union Centre Drive, West Chester 45069.

For more information call the Community Foundation office at 513-874-5450.

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Cincinnati Bearcats ‪head coach Tommy Tuberville looks to blow the whistle during Cincinnati first scrimmage of the spring at Nippert Stadium in March. Tuberville will be the Chamber’s luncheon speaker on Tuesday. Photo taken by Joseph Fuqua II.

The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance will have its annual business expo from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Skatetown USA, Union Center Pavillion Dr., in West Chester.

The event, which is free to attend, is expected to include 80 business exhibitors and more than 1,000 attendees.

The 2013 Regional Business Expo is being presented by Butler Tech and West Chester Hospital with premier luncheon sponsor, Cincinnati Marriott North. The media sponsor is The Enquirer and the creative consultant is Five Visual Communication & Design.

Prior to the expo, The Chamber will have its monthly luncheon at the same location from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tommy Tuberville, the new head football coach at the University of Cincinnati, will be the event’s speaker.

The cost to attend the luncheon is $40 at the door for both members and guests.

At Your Service Catering & Event Planning, Butler Tech Culinary Arts Dept., Casa Bianca, Champps Americana Restaurant, Cincinnati Marriott North, G&J Pepsi-Cola of Hamilton, Goodcents, Great Oaks Culinary Dept., IKEA, Jag’s Steak & Seafood, J Gumbo’s, Las Copas, Luigi’s Old World Market, Qdoba, Servatii Pastry Shop, The Cone, The Fresh Market and Troy’s Cafe & Catering will be providing the food at the luncheon.

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Lakota East and Lakota West baseball teams wrapped up the regular season with rivalry games against one another last week. East defeated West in both games, 5-3 and 3-2, last Wednesday and this past Saturday.

Lakota East’s Autumn Heath wins the girls’ 100 meter dash at the Mason Invitational, Saturday, May 11, 2013. Heath also won the 200 meters. Photo taken by Tony Tribble.

Both teams will begin postseason play this week. East will host the winner of Tuesday’s Sycamore at Glen Este matchup on Thursday at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, West will host Mt. Healthy Tuesday at 5 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Before Lakota West opens postseason play Wednesday it will play at Mason Monday and at Sycamore Tuesday, both games are scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Currently, West (17-6, 13-3) is in second place in the GMC standings behind Oak Hills (22-3, 16-1) and ahead of Mason (18-6, 13-4).

Lakota East (18-8, 11-6) is currently in fourth place in the GMC.

In postseason play, West will host the winner of Tuesday’s Xenia at Miamisburg matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m., while East will play the winner of Tuesday’s Fairmont at Piqua matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m.

TENNIS

Neither Lakota East or Lakota West won a singles or doubles championship at this past week’s GMC Tournament. Mason swept No. 1 through No. 3 singles, while a Lakota athlete lost in the third place match for each singles division against a Princeton athlete.

Those third place matches include Princeton’s Matt Arroyo defeating Lakota West senior Nick Lang at No. 1 singles; Princeton senior Jacob Bent defeating Lakota East sophomore Boris Menniger at No. 2 singles; and Princeton senior Brian Hazen defeating Lakota West sophomore Hunter Cross at No. 3 singles.

Lakota East No. 2 doubles team of junior Nick Stuckert and freshman Kirill Smolyansky did win its third-place match against Fairfield’s Adam Zinader and Alexander Keith.

TRACK

Lakota East finished eighth out of the boys and fifth out of the girls (each out of 13 teams) at this weekend’s Mason Invitational. Lakota East junior Autumn Heath won the 100 and 200 meters, posting times of 12.50 and 25.18, respectively.

The GMC Track and Field Meet will begin at Atrium Stadium at Mason High School Wednesday. Field events, which include boys’ discuss and long jump, as well as girls’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, will begin at 4 p.m. Running prelims will begin at 5:30 p.m. On Friday, field events, which will include boys’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, as well as girls’ discus and long jump will begin at 4 p.m. and the running finals will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. The rain date is Saturday.

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Lakota East second baseman Kylie Dempsey makes a play in a game against Oak Hills April 26, 2013. Her team will begin postseason play Wednesday. Photo taken by Tony Tribble.

The spring sports season is almost over.

The Lakota East and Lakota West baseball teams recently found out where they will be starting in the postseason. Lakota East (20-3, 14-2 in the Greater Miami Conference) is scheduled to host the winner of Tuesday’s Sycamore at Glen Este matchup on Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, Lakota West (13-11, 8-8) will host Mt. Healthy Tuesday at 5 p.m. The winner advances to play at Hamilton Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m.

In softball, both Lakota West (16-6, 12-3) and Lakota East (17-8, 10-6) will have a bye in the postseason. West will host the winner of Tuesday’s Xenia at Miamisburg matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m., while East will play the winner of Tuesday’s Fairmont at Piqua matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m.

This week, the GMC Tennis Tournament will take place Thursday and Saturday at Mason High School. Play begins at 9 a.m. on both days. In the case of rain Thursday, the tournament will be rescheduled to Friday. If rain occurs Friday, the matches will be moved indoors to Mercy Fairfield.

Next week, the GMC Track and Field Meet will begin at Atrium Stadium at Mason High School Wednesday. Field events, which include boys’ discuss and long jump, as well as girls’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, will begin at 4 p.m. Running prelims will begin at 5:30 p.m. On Friday, May 17, field events, which will include boys’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, as well as girls’ discus and long jump will begin at 4 p.m. and the running finals will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. The rain date is Saturday, May 18.

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PHOTOS FROM ZACK COZART AND HOMER BAILEY SIGNING SESSION IN 2012

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey will visit the Sports Gallery in West Chester Township from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

In 2012, Bailey went on to set career records in earned run average (3.68), games started (33), innings pitched (208) and strikeouts (168).

Bailey also appeared to get stronger at the end of the season, tossing a no-hitter in late September against the Pittsburgh Pirates and then breaking a Reds postseason record with 10 strikeouts in his start against the San Francisco Giants in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

“We are very happy to have Homer. He is the last Reds pitcher to throw a no-hitter, so we are expecting a good crowd to get that signature,” Sports Gallery co-owner Mark Fugate said.

The cost to have an item signed by Bailey is $25 (one autograph per ticket). Bailey will also be signing autographs with a “No Hit” inscription for an additional $10.

Fellow starting pitcher Mat Latos and catcher Ryan Hanigan will host a signing session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. Tickets (one autograph per ticket) are $30 for Latos and $25 for Hanigan. Brandon Phillips has also agreed to participate in a signing event at the West Chester shop from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8.

Prior to signing events or on the day of the event, the Sports Gallery will also have baseballs, bats, photos, cards, helmets and other Reds collectibles available for purchase.

Furthermore, items can also be dropped off or mailed in to be signed.

For information about mail order items or to buy tickets, which are limited, call 513-759-4256 or visit www.asportsgallery.com

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Shannon Russell reports:

Lakota West graduate Korey Ward has been selected to participate in the 2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championships. He will compete in the regional May 16-18 at Ohio State. Photo provided.

The low five teams and the low individual not on those teams from each regional will advance to the finals. The finals will take place May 28-June 2, at The Capital City Club, Crabapple Course in Atlanta.

The Lakota West grad and All-Atlantic 10 selection recently finished fourth in the A-10 Championship in Coral Springs, Fla. He posted three Top Five finishes in 10 tournaments this year and recorded a 71.8 scoring average.

Ward’s NCAA berth marks the third straight year and 10th time in 13 years that the Xavier men’s golf program has sent an individual or team to an NCAA regional. It’s also the third straight year and fifth time in seven years that a Musketeers men’s individual golfer has qualified for the NCAA Championships.

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Cincinnati Bearcats ‪head coach Tommy Tuberville looks to blow the whistle during Cincinnati first scrimmage of the spring at Nippert Stadium in March. Photo taken by Joseph Fuqua II.

Tommy Tuberville, the new head football coach at the University of Cincinnati, will headline this May’s West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance luncheon, which precedes the annual business expo at Skatetown USA, Union Center Pavillion Dr., in West Chester May 14.

During the luncheon, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuberville will talk about leadership and what people can expect from him and the UC football program.

Tuberville, a 17-year head coaching veteran was named the 41st head football coach at UC in December. Tuberville served as the head football coach at Texas Tech for the past three seasons, leading the Red Raiders to a 20-17 record and a pair of bowl appearances.

Overall, in 17 seasons as a head coach, Tuberville has a 130-77 career record with head coaching stops at Auburn and Ole Miss. In 2004, after leading Auburn to a 13-0 record and a Southeastern Conference Championship, he was named AFCA, Associated Press, Paul “Bear” Bryant, FCA, SEC and Walter Camp Coach of the Year awards.

The cost to attend the luncheon is $32 for chamber members who RSVP by May 10 and $40 at the door for both members and guests.

At Your Service Catering & Event Planning, Butler Tech Culinary Arts Dept., Casa Bianca, Champps Americana Restaurant, Cincinnati Marriott North, G&J Pepsi-Cola of Hamilton, Goodcents, Great Oaks Culinary Dept., IKEA, Jag’s Steak & Seafood, J Gumbo’s, Las Copas, Luigi’s Old World Market, Qdoba, Servatii Pastry Shop, The Cone, The Fresh Market and Troy’s Cafe & Catering will be providing the food at the luncheon.

The business expo will follow the luncheon and will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is expected to include 80 business exhibitors and more than 1,000 attendees. It is free to attend.

The 2013 Regional Business Expo is being presented by Butler Tech and West Chester Hospital with premier luncheon sponsor, Cincinnati Marriott North. The media sponsor is The Enquirer and the creative consultant is Five Visual Communication & Design.

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