Sports
Versailles May 7 track meet cancelled
Due to rain the Versailles varsity boys and girls track meet scheduled for Wednesday, May 7 at Eldon has been cancelled. It has not been rescheduled.
Dornan, Gerant, Merriott and Allen
win conference in middle school track
Eighth-grader Mitchell Dornan finished first in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.39 seconds at the Thursday, May 1 Tri-County Conference at Blair Oaks.
In the 200-meter dash, Dornan finished second with a time of 25.37.
Maurice Moyer took second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.45. Moyer also finished second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 58.64, and second in the triple long jump with a distance of 37 feet, 5 inches.
Versailles finished the 2 X 100 -meter relay first with a time of 1:44.7. Versailles finished the 4 X 100-meter relay sixth with a time of 57.01.
Versailles eighth grade boys placed fifth overall in the conference.
Seventh Grade Boys
Colin Lepley finished the 200-meter dash second with a time of 27.58. Lepley finished fourth in the triple jump with a distance of 30’ 7”.
Brandon May finished the 800-meter run second with a time of 2:35.
Versailles finished third in the 400-meter relay with a time of 58.13, and third in the 1600-meter relay with a time of 4:51.
Jack Lott finished fourth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 21.42.
Allen Niermeyer finished fifth in the high jump with a distance of 4’4”.
Ausin Edwards finished fifth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:07.
Versailles seventh grade boys placed fourth overall in the conference.
Eighth Grade Girls
Megan Gerant placed first in the high jump with a distance of 4’7”.
Chelsea Merriott placed first in the shot put with a toss of 30’11, and third in the discuss with a distance of 58’15.5”. Merriott also finished fifth in the 75-meter hurdles with a time of 15.82 and sixth in the triple jump with a distance of 25’11”.
Jessica Webb finished third in the high jump with a distance of 4’6”.
Versailles finished second in the 4 X 200-meter relay with a time of 200.4, and second in the 400-meter relay with a time of 57.86.
Jennifer Kruse placed third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 30.5 and finished fourth in the long jump with a distance of 13’ 7.5”.
Lea Humphry placed sixth in the shot put with a throw of 23’11”.
Versailles eighth grade girls finished third overall in the conference.
Seventh Grade Girls
Elizabeth Allen placed first in the long jump with a leap of 13’4”. Allen also placed fourth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 32.9, and fifth in the 75-meter hurdles with a time of 15.4.
Madisen Sherman finished third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1.11.98, and tied for third in the high jump with a distance of 3’10” with Akrista Greer.
Greer finished fourth in the long jump with a distance of 12’3”.
Taylor Sidebottom finished fourth in the discus with a toss of 56’6”.
Versailles seventh grade girls finished fifth overall in the conference.
Varsity baseball Score: Monday, May 5
Versailles: 5, Cole Camp: 6
Glynn advances to state golf tourney
In his second year on the varsity golf team, Tyler Glynn successfully advanced to the state golf tournament at Deer Lake Golf Course in Springfield Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13.
Glynn posted a state-qualifying score of 86 strokes during the district tournament Thursday, May 1 at Redfield Golf Course in Eugene. The top 10 golfers advanced to the state tournament.
Glynn came just short of the mark last season.
“For him to come back this year and make it is great and it will enable him to build on for next year,” Coach Kent Chamberlain said. “Congratulations to Tyler Glynn.”
Glynn shot a birdie on the fourth hole and nine pars in the tournament. He shot a 40 on the front nine and 46 strokes on the back nine.
Adam Nachbar, who qualified for the state tournament last season, fell just short with 91 strokes this season. The qualifying mark this season was 88 strokes.
Nachbar started the tournament with eight strokes on the par-five opening hole. He finished the front nine with 48 strokes.
“Nachbar had one of his worst nine-hole scores and started to come back. He still had a chance late in the round. He kept his composure and stayed with it. That says a lot about the young man,” Chamberlain said.
Nachbar came back strong in the back nine with 43 strokes. He shot a birdie on hole 11 and birdied the par-three hole 15. Nachbar also had five pars.
Drew Daniels finished with 96 strokes in his first district competition, with a birdie on the first hole. Justin Dean completed the course in 97 strokes with two pars and Kyle Nolawski finished his season with 106 strokes and two pars.
Chamberlain said the team will continue to work on their game into the summer in an effort to improve for next season. With four of the five varsity members returning next season, Chamberlain is looking forward to what’s in store.
Versailles shot a 370 overall for fifth in the district tournament. Belle won the tournament with 323 strokes. Eugene finished second with 351 strokes.
Chamberlain said the course was tougher this season than last year due to the wind. The state-qualifying score for last season was an 84.
Athletic club to honor kids, coaches, sponsors May 10
The Morgan County Athletic Club will recognize participants, coaches and sponsors during a ceremony at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10 in the Lucille Bishop Cafeteria in Versailles. Light refreshments will be provided.
Families should return their equipment and may also pick up pictures from the football season at the event. Morgan County Community Leaders Educating About Resistance will provide speakers for the event and footballs for children. There will also be a DVD of highlights shown and orders will be taken for a fee of $5.
The event is open to the public. For more information, contact club president Christy Whittle at 573-378-7628.
Athletic club to honor football players May 10
The Morgan County Athletic Club will recognize participants and coaches during a ceremony at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 10 in the Lucille Bishop Cafeteria in Versailles. Light refreshments will be provided.
Families may also pick up pictures from the football season at the event. Morgan County Community Leaders Educating About Resistance will provide speakers for the event and footballs for children. There will also be a DVD of highlights available.
The event is open to the public. For more information, contact club president Christy Whittle at 573-378-7628.
Spring turkey season runs through May 11
Regular spring turkey hunting season opens Monday, April 21 and ends Sunday, May 11. Shooting hours begin 1/2 hour before sunrise, ending at 1 p.m., central daylight-saving time.
Hunters must possess a Resident or Nonresident Spring Turkey Hunting Permit or a Youth Deer and Turkey Hunting Permit.
Hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1967, must be hunter education certified to purchase a Resident or Nonresident Spring Turkey Hunting Permit.
Two male turkeys or turkeys with visible beard may be taken during the season.
Only one turkey may be taken Monday, April 21, through Sunday, April 27. If a hunter does not take a turkey the first week, two may be taken the second or third weeks, but not on the same day.
Sign up for summer baseball in Versailles now
Baseball signup for boys ages five to 16 is now underway at Versailles City Hall. The fee is $25.
The start date is Thursday, May 29 with starting times to be announced later depending on the number of teams.
Little League teams will be chosen Friday, May 16 at Versailles City Hall.
The opening date for T-ball will be 6 p.m. Monday, June 2 and 7 p.m. for coaches pitch.
A free cap and shirt will be provided by the park board for all participants and coaches.
For more information call Versailles City Hall during regular business hours at 573-378-4634 and Larry Marshall after hours at 573-378-6138.
VHS winter/spring sports banquet to be May 20
Athletes and coaches alike will be recognized at the annual Versailles High School winter/spring sports banquet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 in the high school commons.
