Fall sports arrive at Libby High
The Western News
Logger Nation – fall sports is just around the corner.
With mid-August now approaching, the time has arrived to begin workouts in preparation for the coming season. Libby High School released various types of information on each team and important dates for athletes and parents.
Fall sports at LHS include football, volleyball, soccer, cross country and golf. Following is information on each team.
Football
Football begins Friday, Aug. 15 with practice times set for 8-10 a.m., 2:30-3:45 p.m. (kicking game) and 7-9 p.m. The varsity opens its season on Aug. 30 at home against Timberlake. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., at Logger Stadium.
The junior varsity plays at home at 4:30 p.m., against Columbia Falls on Sept. 2. The freshmen open Aug. 30 at 4 p.m., vs. Timberlake.
For those with questions, call head coach Neil Fuller at 293-4772.
Cross Country
Practice begins Monday, Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. All seventh- through 12th-graders interesting in running cross country this year are asked to meet at Libby High School in the front lobby at the first practice.
Athletes should come dressed to run, with their own water bottle.
The cross country parent meeting with coach Rod Tempel is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., in the high school lobby.
Tempel is running a seventh- and eighth-grade program in conjunction with the high school program.
The Libby Invitational this season is scheduled for Sept. 5 at J. Neils Memorial Park. To volunteer, call Dolly Crum at 293-8802, ext. 227.
For those with questions, call Tempel at 29l-3381.
Golf
Practice for those interested in playing golf begins on Monday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m., at the Cabinet View Country Club’s clubhouse. Practice begins with a parent meeting. Golfers need to bring their clubs and completed physical to play that evening.
The first meet is scheduled for Aug. 28 at Ronan.
For those with questions, call coach Dann Rohrer at 293-8244.
Girls Soccer
Tryouts for the fall girls soccer team will be Aug. 18-20 at Plummer Field in Libby.
There will be two practices per day: 8-10 a.m., and 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Selection will be made after the Wednesday, Aug. 20 practice. Athletes should bring soccer shoes, running shorts, shin guards, water and completed sports physical.
The parents meeting for girls soccer will be Tuesday Aug. 19 at 6 p.m., at Plummer Field.
For those with questions, call coach Matt Warner 293-1917.
The first game is Aug. 30 vs. Polson in Troy.
Boys Soccer
Boys soccer practice begins Aug. 18. The boys will practice at J. Neils Memorial Park at 8-10 a.m., and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Athletes should bring soccer shoes, running shorts, shin guards, water and completed physical.
For those with questions, call coach Charlie Webster at 293-5785.
A player/parents meeting will be Aug.19 at 8 p.m., at J Neils Memorial Park after practice.
The first varsity game is Aug. 30 vs. Polson in Troy. The first JV game is Aug. 29 vs. Stillwater Christian at Troy.
Volleyball
Volleyball practice begins Aug. 18 with two practices on that Monday and the following day. Sophomores, juniors and seniors will practice from 9-11 a.m., and 4-6 p.m. Freshmen will practice from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and 6-8 p.m.
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, practice will be 9-11:30 a.m., for grades 10-12 and 1-3:30 p.m., for ninth-graders.
For those with questions, call coach Cindy Ostrem-Johnston at 293-3360 or 293-1720.
The season opens with a “starter” varsity tournament in Whitefish on Aug. 30.
Physicals
Physicals are required before the first day of practice. Montana High School Association physical forms are available at local doctors’ offices.
The Community Health Center is hosting a day for physicals in Libby High School’s Ralph Tate Gymnasium on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The cost is $15.
For those who did not obtains forms ahead of time, parents will need to accompany their athlete to the Wednesday physical.
A form covering the school discipline policy, insurance coverage, parental permission, and injury awareness also needs to be signed by parents. Those forms will need to be completed, signed and returned to the coach on the first day of practice.
Training Tips
Libby High School offers the following advice:
“It is very warm for fall sports to start, please hydrate well before, during and after practice. Plain water is the drink of choice.
“Popular sports drinks can have too much sugar in them. Learn to read labels if you use a sport drink to re-hydrate. Fuel your athlete’s body with healthy foods, especially during this time as they will need to supply energy, repair tired muscles, etc., for maximal performance.
Parent Meetings
Each sport is required to schedule a parent meeting for their athletes. The administration encourages parents to attend. Many questions are answered and the expectations of the coach for athletes are covered.
Volunteers
Several volunteer positions need to be filled to help make fall sports run smoothly, the school announced.
Volleyball needs an announcer and scorekeeper for home games. Sub-varsity football will be in need of people to run the down markers along the sideline. Soccer will need someone to run the clock.
Contact the school to volunteer.