Track moves forward in sectionals
May 10, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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The Bartlett track team has been having a great season. Their five qualified runners participated in their first day of sectionals on May 7, and they have two more days of sectionals on May 18, and 20. The five qualifiers must make it into the top four in their event to qualify for the state competition. The... Read more »
Game, set, match!
May 10, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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The boys’ and girls’ tennis teams have had great seasons this year with seniors Kristen Groninger and Michella Douglas, and junior Jimmie Walker remaining undefeated all season. The girls participated in their district championship match on Thursday, May 6, and the team has multiple players... Read more »
Sports Brief: Softball player signs for cross-country
May 10, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Senior Jordan Saliba, a softball player for the Lady Panthers, signed with Freed-Hardeman University of Henderson, TN. However, contrary to her current athletic position, Saliba will not play softball for the Freed-Hardeman Lions. “Freed-Hardeman doesn’t have softball,” senior Carly... Read more »
Sports Brief: Soccer boys aim for the district win
May 10, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Although the boys’ soccer team has had a rough season with an overall 1-11 record, they are hoping to turn this around with a tradition that has continued for many years in the past. “Whoever wins the season always loses district,” junior Domenic Martini said. Relying on this slim chance,... Read more »
Cheerleaders hope to go far
April 26, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler
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With 18 anxious girls, and a full schedule ahead of them, head cheerleading coach Melissa Johnson and assistant coach Joy Bowser are happy to announce their plans for the 2010-2011 cheerleading squad. Although they are excited about getting involved with competitions again, they plan to take everything... Read more »
Sports Brief: Tennis has two undefeated
April 26, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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The Bartlett tennis team is having a winning streak this season, but only two players have perfect records thus far: senior Kristin Groninger and sophomore Jimmy Walker. “Kristin has been playing since she was, like, eight,” sophomore Anne Albert said. “She’s really good.” Groninger... Read more »
Sports Brief: Baseball goes for complete district streak
April 26, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Many people at Bartlett know that the baseball team is one of the best in the state: They have proceeded to state championships since 2006, and won the title in 2007. However, what some Panther fans may NOT know is that Bartlett has not lost a single game to any opponents in District 14-AAA since 2006.... Read more »
Softball prepares for district
April 12, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler
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Compared to last year, the softball girls feel that this season is so far, so good. With a 5-3-district record, the girls realize that they have a chance to reach their team goal. “Our team goal is to make it all the way to state because we know that we have the potential,” senior catcher... Read more »
Tennis plans to backhand season
April 12, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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In the first match of the season against the Craigmont Chiefs, the Panther tennis team mauled their enemies almost to the point of death. The girls won three of their four matches, and the guys won all three matches. With a team consisting of mostly underclassmen, this was no easy feat. “I think... Read more »
Sports Brief: Senior wrestler receives honor
April 12, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Senior wrestler receives honor Bartlett senior wrestler Cody Muller has been named to the Memphis Best of Preps All-Metro wrestling team. The process involved being nominated by wrestling coach Trey Hamilton, followed by a vote from all the public school wrestling coaches in Shelby County. “He... Read more »

