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 09/05/08   Girls Princeton Dual Pictures Posted
Thank you to Mr. Fischer for the great action shots he gets of the players!
 09/02/08   Time Change for WP Game 9/3/08
Boys JV @ 4:00 p.m., Girls JV @ 5:00, p.m. Boys Var. at 6:00 p.m. and Girls Var at 7:15 p.m.
 09/02/08   Directions to Thomas Worthington
Due to a football game at Ohio State this weekend, the following directions are suggested.
 08/28/08   Milford Inv. Times Posted
Times for the boys games this weekend are posted.
 08/24/08   Girls Subway Orders Due by Auguat 26
Orders for Subway sandwiches due to Ann Marie Tate by August 26. Sandwiches will be delivered to the girls prior to all home games. Sign up now.
 08/24/08   Boys Scores and Pictures Posted
Check WP Schedule for results and photo gallery for pictures at Napoleon
 08/21/08   Game Times for Girls Napoleon Inv. posted
Check WP Schedule under the WP dropdown menu for times and opponents
 08/18/08   Boys parents needed for Concession Stand
Parents needed for the boys soccer games on Thursday, August 21...
 08/18/08   Game times for Napoleon Boys posted
Game times and results posted on the game schedule located under the Water Polo drop down menu.
 08/16/08   Girls Spirit Wear
Order team spirit wear at Team Meeting on Tuesday, August 19
 08/16/08   Concession Workers needed
Workers needed for Girls soccer games August 20, 5:00 - 9:00
 08/12/08   Team Pictures - Girls and Boys
Team Pictures are August 14 at 4:00 pm.
 08/12/08   Girls Parent/Player Meeting - Click for more info
All parents and players are asked to attend a meeting immediately following their practice on Tuesday, August 19 at 4:30 p.m. More Info
 08/01/08   Spectator's Guide to Water Polo - Click here
Learn all about water polo. Check out this website!
 07/31/08   Team Meeting - Sunday, August 3, at 7:00 p.m.
Coaches Hellwig and Hartman invite all parents and players to a team meeting on August 3 at Sycamore High School.
 07/29/08   Water Polo Practice to start August 4
Coaches Hellwig and Hartman will hold the first WP practice at 10:00 a.m. at Blue Ash Rec Center.
 07/24/08   Water Polo Coach Nick Hellwig announces Assistant Coach hired.
Elizabeth Hartman has been announced as the assistant boys and girls water polo coach. She also attended the University of Dayton and played with Nick and his sister.
 07/17/08   New Water Polo Coach announced for boys and girls teams
Nick Hellwig, a social studies teacher at Sycamore, has taken on the head coaching position for both teams.
 07/08/08   Brian O'Rourke resigns as Water Polo Coach
Brian has accepted a postion at Northridge High School near Dayton. Letter to parents and water polo players posted here.
 06/26/08   Send Heath Tameris a "Good Luck" message
Heath's first event at Olympic Trials will be on Sunday, June 29. Click here for more info.
 06/22/08   Heath Tameris in Olympic Trials
Good luck to Heath as he swims in the Olympic Trials. Click here for more information on Heath's events.
 06/02/08   Jenna Tameris Announced as a Water Polo All-American
Jenna gains honors in the 2008 NISCA listing
 06/01/08   SCHOOL PHYSICALS
Dates for sports physicals announced
 05/25/08   Memorial Day, 2008
With this being Memorial Weekend, I am posting an email from a former swimmer who spent 9 1/2 years in the military, Andrew Matre.
 05/21/08   Sycamore Seniors Share College Plans
 05/18/08   Jenna Tameris qualifies for Jr. Water Polo Championships
Jenna heads to California Memorial Weekend
 05/17/08   Summer Water Polo at Milford
Registration form and game schedule for Water Polo Summer at Milford
 04/30/08   Dr. Carl published in "Swimming World"
Articles appear in the April and May issues
 04/29/08   Flying Fish Website
The Flying Fish has a new website. Click for further details
 04/25/08   Colin Signs with Cleveland State
Colin Hanner proves that hard work and dedication pays off. Pictures in the Photo Gallery
 04/10/08   Enquirer Announces Swimming All-Stars
Although Sycamore did not have anyone on the Enquirer First Team, we did have several of our swimmers achieve Honorable Mention honors
 03/16/08   GMC All Academic Awards
Twenty-seven swimmers and divers received academic recognition at Awards Night. Names listed below
 03/13/08   Winter Awards Night Pictures
Thanks again to Mr. Fischer for the winter awards night pictures. Check the Photo Gallery. A special thank you to Mr. Fischer for supplying all the pictures for this year. It has been great to have these posted on our website!
 03/11/08   Swimming and Diving Awards Winners
Coach Carl, Coach Dowdall and Coach Phipps paid special recognition to member of their respective teams at the Winter Sports Award Night.
 03/04/08   Awards Night Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:00
 02/23/08   Day 2 at State
Prelims and Finals
 02/22/08   First Day at State
 02/19/08   VOTE FOR ERICA
Erica has been nominated as a LaRosa's MVP Athlete. Click here for more info
 02/17/08   Recap of Girls Districts
Girls finish 5th in Districts
 02/17/08   State Qualifiers
Sycamore qualifiers listed below. See entire list of qualifiers
 02/17/08   District Pictures - Girls
Thanks to Mr. Fischer for great pictures of our swimmers at the district meet. Pictures posted in the Photo Gallery.
 02/16/08   Boys District Recap
Boys Team does well at Districts.
 02/10/08   Pictures of Girls Sectionals Posted
Great pictures supplied by Mr. Fischer of the Sectionals.
 02/09/08   Girls Take 3rd in Sectionals
Sycamore scores 254 points in Mason Sectional
 02/09/08   Recap girls Sectionals and Qualifiers
Girls finishers and qualifying positions for Districts
 02/09/08   Boys' Qualifiers and Sect. recap
Sectional recap and district qualifiers
 02/08/08   Boys Fourth in Sectionals.
Sycamore scores 187.5 points
 02/04/08   GMC Results and Pictures
Results and Pictures are posted. Thanks, once again, to Mr. Fischer for the photos.
 02/01/08   Ohio Squirrels Water Polo
New website for Ohio Squirrels Water Polo
 01/26/08   Senior Night 08 Pictures
Thanks to Mr. Fischer for the great photos at Senior Night.
 01/22/08   Classic - Mason Prelims
Check out the pictures from Mason for the Classic. Thanks to Mr. Fischer for the great photos!
 01/21/08   GMC Meet Information
GMC Info - Updated meet information - Check dates
 01/14/08   Practice Schedule for Finals Weeks
Please encourage your child to attend practice
 01/01/08   Jr. High Championship Info
Check Jr. High News for info on Championships
 12/21/07   Mason Meet Information
Mason meet: Bus departs at 4:30. Warm-ups begin at 5:00. Meet starts at 6:00 with Diving as the first event.
 12/15/07   Milford Meet
Cancelled! See you on Monday. Dan
 12/10/07   Ben Parker to return home
Ben Parker due home from Korea this week.
 12/09/07   Jr. High Practice Schedule
Practice Schedule during Winter Break for the Jr. High Swim Team
 12/06/07   Worthington and Ned Reeb Itinerary
Information for meets to be held in Columbus Dec. 7th and 8th.
 11/29/07   No Practice for HS Swimmers on Dec. 1
Due to a Flying Fish swim meet on December 1, there will be no practice for any HS or Jr. High School swim or diving team.
 11/29/07   Masters Water Polo Team Players Needed
Information from Mike Jones on the Ohio Squirrels Water Polo Team.
 11/26/07   Jr. High Swim and Dive Team Photos
Pictures will be taken in the Jr. High gym on Friday, November 30, immediately after school.
 11/26/07   No Jr. High practice on Saturday, Dec. 1
Due to the Sycamore Flying Fish Invitational Swim Meet on December 1 & 2, practice will be canceled for swimming and diving.
 11/18/07   December Practice Schedule
Schedule for Varsity Practice
 11/16/07   2008 Water Polo Camp Info
Information on the Water Polo Camp to be held at Princeton University
 11/16/07   Water Polo Alumni Game
Only one week before the Water Polo Game - Nov. 23. Questions can be addressed to Mike Jones at ohiosquirrels@gmail.com
 11/15/07   Water Polo All Ohio Teams Announced
Boys and Girls All-Ohio Teams have been announced. Boys place 2 players and 3 girls make the list.
 11/15/07   November Practice Schedule
Schedule For Varsity Practice
 11/15/07   Update on Meet Schedule
Seton will replace Ursuline in the first meet of the year.
 11/13/07   Awards Night for Water Polo
Coach O'Rourke held the Awards Night for Water Polo. The players were awarded their letters and the special awards were announced. They are listed below.
 11/10/07   Final 2007 Girls Stats
Thanks to Mr. Kassoff for this awesome final presentation of the girls stats.
 11/09/07   Jr. High Parents' Meeting
Meeting for the Jr. High parents on November 20 at 7:15 p.m.
 11/08/07   2nd Alumni Water Polo Game Info
Alumni Game scheduled for November 23 from noon till 3:00 p.m. at Sycamore
 11/06/07   PICTURE DAY FOR ALL AQUATIC TEAMS
Picture day will be on Thursday, November 15, at 5:30 p.m. This includes all teams - Varsity and Jr. Varsity swimmers and divers.
 10/29/07   Jr. High Swim Team Forms
All swimmers and divers must have their forms in by the first practice on Nov. 6......Click for more info
 10/27/07   Swim Team Meeting for Boys and Girls
Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 2:30 pm in Room 100. More Info
 10/27/07   Boys Team Photo
Check the Photos under News on drop down menu for the boys celebrating their win over Princeton at Regionals
 10/27/07   Girls take 4th in State
Girls lose to Thomas Worthington 13-9
 10/27/07   Girls Accept Trophy
Seniors Accept 4th place trophy posted in photo gallery
 10/26/07   Sycamore loses their first game at State
Game score was 15 - 8. Sycamore plays for 3rd or 4th place at 1:30 Saturday. The Team.....
 10/25/07   Awesome pictures of the boys and girls Regionals on the Enquirer website.
Check this website by Liz Dufour of the Enquirer. A nice explanation goes along with each picture. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=newsphoto1
 10/24/07   NEW GAME TIMES FOR STATE WP ON SATURDAY
Due to the ACT testing, the Saturday games have been adjusted.
 10/23/07   Girls Regional Games in Photo Gallery
Pictures from the Milford and Mason games posted. Thanks Mr. Fischer
 10/22/07   Sports Banquet for Water Polo Teams
Water Polo will have their team Sports Banquet on November 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons
 10/21/07   Girls Play Kilbourne on Friday, Oct. 26. Click here for more info
The girls first game at state will be at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, at Mason.
 10/21/07   Girls Schedule for week of Oct. 22
 10/20/07   Boys gain 2nd win - play at 4:10 p.m.
Sycamore wins over Princeton 11-8 to enter the 3rd round of play
 10/20/07   Boys eliminated by Milford
The boys were defeated by Milford 13-8 and were eliminated from the Regional meet.
 10/20/07   Girls win twice to take 2nd seed at State
Sycamore defeats Milford 11-6 then wins over Mason in overtime 9-8 to take 2nd seed South in next week's State Tournament
 10/19/07   Regional Results - Girls
Sycamore Girls play at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Girls lose to Mason in a hard fought battle.
 10/19/07   Regional Results - Boys
Sycamore boys win one and lose one. Will play at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday
 10/18/07   Transportation change to Mason on Friday for girls
Bus leaves at 4:30 p.m. from Sycamore and returns at 7:30.
 10/18/07   Girls Sports Shots #3
Write-up on games in October, plus information on Regionals starting Oct. 19
 10/16/07   Boys Schedule for week of October 25
 10/15/07   Boys and Girls Water Polo Celebration
 10/15/07   New Photos of the Girls in Action
There are now 30 new pictures posted on the Photo Gallery of the girl players.
 10/14/07   Girls Schedule for week of Oct. 15
 10/08/07   Practice schedule week of Oct. 8
 10/08/07   Justin Herbe serving in Iraq
Please send emails to Justin who is serving in Iraq. He would love to hear from everyone. His email is justin.herbe@us.army.mil
 10/05/07   Jr. High Swim Team Meeting
The Jr. High Swim and Diving team will have an informational meeting on Thursday, October 11 at 3:20 p.m. at the Jr. High School. All persons interested in swimming or diving should attend.
 10/05/07   Fall Sports Awards
The Fall Sports Awards will be Tuesday, November 6, in the main gym at the High School.
 10/02/07   Regional Information Posted
Game Schedule and brackets posted on Water Polo Schedule
 10/02/07   Girls Sports Shorts rev.
Sport shorts updated with pictures. Thanks to Mr. Fischer for the reports and pictures.
 10/01/07   Girls Schedule week of Oct. 1
Coach O'Rourke has sent out the following schedule for the games this week. Schedule attached.
 10/01/07   Thursday Practice Schedule
Thursday's schedule may be changed due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. Time will be confirmed by Coach O'Rourke
 10/01/07   Masters Water Polo Team
Mike Jones has formed a water polo team for post high school and college players
 09/30/07   New Record Banners
Check the Photo Gallery (under Sycamore News) to see the pictures of the new Record Banners. Thanks to Mr. Culin for the pictures.
 09/27/07   Pictures from Sr. Night
Check Photo Gallery for pictures from Sr. Night. Thanks to Mr. Fischer for the pictures.
 09/20/07   Boys Sport Shorts - Click Here
Write up of the boys games continue - thanks to Mrs. Lamar
 09/20/07   New Record Boards in the Natatorium
New Record Boards for the girls and boys teams. It is a totally new concept in record boards Come check them out. More info.
 09/20/07   Homecoming Parade - Girls Update - Click for more Info
The girls could still use another truck if one is available. Decorating the trucks will take place on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Mondro's.
 09/20/07   Senior Night Update
Players to be honored: Anne, Kenzie, Michaela, Hillary, Hannah, Ian Matt and Mike. More details on Sr. Night.
 09/17/07   Laura Tufts named National Merit Semi-finalist
Laura Tufts should be added to the list of National Merit Semi-finalists. That brings the number of swimmers on this list to three. A very impressive showing for one sport!
 09/17/07   Girls WP Parents needed to work concessions
Girls Water Polo Parents are scheduled to work the soccer gane concessions on Thursday, September 20. Contact Karen Mondo at all6talk@fuse.net. Click for details.
 09/16/07   Congratulations to Erica and Jason Kao - National Merit Semi-finalists
Erica and Jason are 2 of Sycamore's 31 students named to the Semi-finalist list.
 09/14/07   Parents' Meeting for Boys and Girls Swimming Announced
Coach Dan Carl will have a meeting for the parents of the boys and girls swim team on October 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons. At least one parent from each swimmer is asked to attend the meeting.
 09/13/07   Boys travel to Thomas Worthington
This weekend is the boys opportunity to play in the Ohio Cup. Bus leaves at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15. Game schedule depends on the win-loss record.
 09/13/07   Girls Ohio Cup Tournament Players Selected
Sycamore placed one player on the Tournament Team voted on by the Head Coaches and referees at the games. Players are listed in order of votes received. Click on title for listing.
 09/12/07   One truck needed for Homecoming Parade
One truck has been donated. The girls still need one more truck. Click here for more information.
 09/12/07   JV Tournament at Upper Arlington
Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m. Game schedule - Click here
 09/11/07   No Morning practice, Wednesday, September 12
Coach O'Rourke has canceled practice for Wednesday morning.
 09/11/07   Two spots left for tomorrow's games
We still need two clots for our first home game. - Boys JV shot clock and Girls Varsity scorekeeping. Please contact Mike Keefe at mkeefe@cinci.rr.com
 09/10/07   Boys Water Polo Pictures
Check the following web site for some really great pictures of the Boys Water Polo games at Mason: imagesbyyvonne.com
 09/09/07   Boys Sports Shorts
Write up of the Boys Tournaments to date. Thanks to Mrs. Lamar for the terrific game descriptions!
 09/09/07   First Home Game September 12
Workers needed for the Milford Games. Email Mike Keede to Volunteer: mkeefe@cinci.rr.com
 09/09/07   Boys Volunteer Schedule - 9/16
Information on morning practice, bagels, games, etc.
 09/08/07   Sycamore Alumni WP Game
Water Polo Game will be held November 12 from 12 - 3:00 p.m. at the Sycamore Pool. Something new for this year! Click here for more details
 09/08/07   Volunteers Needed
Please check the WP Volunteer schedule on the home page. Please let Mike Keefe know what positions you are willing to help out with. A training session will be held for table workers.
 09/03/07   Girls Schedule for Week of Sept 4 - 9
Note Schedule Change for Girls JV Game at Mason
 09/03/07   TIMES FOR THE JV GAMES AT MASON CHANGED
The game times on September 5 for the JV teams will be Boys at 4:00 p.m.and Girls at 5:00 p.m.
 09/02/07   Swim Schedule Posted
The swim schedule for 2007 has been posted. Several meets are still tentative.
 08/29/07   Girls and Boys WP Party
Information on the WP Party at Merk's - Coaches, Parents and the boys and girls team are invited.
 08/27/07   Boys Team Information
Check information from Mrs. Oberly regarding pasta parties, breakfast, Sr. night and many other details.
 08/26/07   Girls Pasta Parties Scheduled
All pasta parties will be held immediately following practice on dates assigned
 08/24/07   Napoleon Boys Game Schedule Revised.
All games will be held indoors. Click here for the new game schedule for the Napoleon tournament.
 08/23/07   Girls bus schedule for UA
The girls are to be at school at 3:45 p.m. to load the bus for Upper Arlington. Departure time will be promptly at 4:00. Go Aves!
 08/23/07   Girls Hotel for Napoleon Tournament
The girls will be staying at the Wauseon Best Western for the Napoleon Tournament August 31. Reservations have been made. Click here for more info
 08/22/07   Room Fee for Girls UA Tourn.
Please see that Kim Kassoff has the room fee check by Thursday, Auguat 23.
 08/22/07   Hotel in Upper Arlington
Hotel for the girls is the Holiday Express, 1221 East Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43229. Phone 618-885-4955
 08/22/07   Girls WP - Big/Little Sisters
Dates for exchange gifts for Big/Little Sisters - Click Here
 08/22/07   Girls WP - Bagel and Fruit Schedule
Below is the schedule for the girls to bring bagels and fruit to practice.
 08/21/07   Girls WP Breakfast Tuesday, August 21
Breakfast hosted by Kenzie immediately following practice
 08/17/07   Pat Carroll joins Water Polo as Assistant WP Coach
Bio and picture posted under WP drop down menu - click on coaches
 08/08/07   Water Polo Parents Meeting-August 21
Boys and Girls Parents' Meeting in Commons 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
 08/07/07   WP Practice August 7-10
Practice for WP on Tuesday-Friday, August 7 - 10 will be held at Sycamore HS from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
 08/03/07   Practice Schedule Posted for Water Polo
Click on Upcoming practices on sidebar for full schedule.
 08/03/07   Tentative WP Meet Schedule Posted
Click on Meet Schedule in WP dropdown menu forTentative Meet Schedule
 08/02/07   Brian O'Rourke Bio
Click on Water Polo dropdown menu and click on Water Polo Coach for Brian's info and picture.
 08/01/07   Water Polo to begin August 6 at BARC
The first meeting of the boys and girls water polo teams will be held on August 6, 9:00-10:30, at Blue Ash Recreation Center. Click for more details
 07/25/07   Water Polo Practice to begin
Players need forms before entering the water
 07/24/07   Water Polo Coach Announced
Brian O'Rourke has been named water polo coach for both the boys and girls team.
 07/18/07   Alumni Water Polo
Two Sycamore graduates, Mike Jones and Ken Huber, are trying to get an alumni group together for WP tournaments.
 05/25/07   Sycamore Swimmers to attend college
Each year we list those students who have participated in aquatic sports with the colleges they will attend, as well as their major and any honors they have received. Check out this years' listing.
 02/24/07   Results of Saturday's Prelims and Finals at the State Meet
Each year, the Sycamore team seems to have a "magic" number. This year, Number 11 seems to be the magic number. We have qualified at #11 or finished #11 in many of the events the past two days.
 02/24/07   Final Scores of the State Meet
Girls finish in 13th place with 52 points and the Boys finish in 46th place with 10 points.
 02/23/07   Results of State Meet Prelims and Finals- First Day
Sycamore qualifies boys and girls swimmers to Finals. Recap of Friday's events.
 02/18/07   Girls District Pictures
Pictures of Girls Districts posted in Photo Gallery. Thanks, Mr. Kassoff
 02/16/07   Boys GMC Pictures
Thanks to Mrs. Hanner for pictures of the Boys GMC 12th Championship Meet. Pictures in Photo Gallery.
 02/12/07   GMC Pictures
Thanks to Mr. Kassoff for the GMC Pictures. Go to Sycamore News, Photo Gallery to see pictures.
 02/10/07   Boys Sectional Results
Full results of the Boys Sectional at Mason
 02/03/07   GIRLS CAPTURE 18TH GMC TITLE IN A ROW
Sycamore girls walk away with their 18th League Championship in a row. Since joining the GMC in 1989, Sycamore girls have dominated the League Swimming and Diving Championships.
 02/02/07   BOYS CAPTURE 12TH GMC TITLE IN A ROW
Boys win with depth at the GMC with 265 points to Milford's 201.
 

 
 
 


 

Upcoming Meets  
Wed, 09/10
Mason Dual
Wed, 09/10
Mason Dual
Fri, 09/12
Upper Arlington Inv.
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Mon, 09/08  (Water Polo - Girls)
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Mon, 09/08  (Water Polo - Boys)
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Tue, 09/09  (Water Polo - Girls)
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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