Top Ranked Independence Sweeps Adena VB State Title Hopes

November 12, 2021 Mike Smith

Unbeaten and D-3 state top ranked Independence Blue Devils ended the (25-3) Adena Warriors volleyball state title hopes with a 25-22, 25-16, 26-24) sweep Friday at Wright State University’s Nutter Center.

(Photo: Adena’s Hannah Burns attack vs Independence- Litter Media/Mike Smith

The Warriors held a commanding 22-17 lead in the opening set, only to see the Blue Devils close on an 8-0 run for a 25-22 win, which might have been the turning point of the match.

Adena seemed rattled in Set #2, getting aced on serve five times and struggled to pass the ball in possession to get an attack going in a 25-16 loss, that never saw Independence trail.

The Warriors appeared to get their confidence back in set #3, taking their biggest lead at 18-10, but once again the Blue Devils battled back to take a lead of 22-20. Adena answered with a 3-0 run for a 23-22 lead, only to see Adena stave off one Independence match-point at 24-23, before eventually putting it away 26-24.

(Photo: Warriors Prepare Defense vs Independence- Litter Media/Mike Smith)

The Warriors were aced 8 times in the match, while Adena aced Independence 7 times. Neither team hit the ball that well, but the Blue Devils were a little better with a .202 percentage compared to Adena’s .136.

Senior Jenna Martin led the Adena offense with 7 kills, Ellie Harper 6, Makenna Lovely 5, Hannah Burns, while Sydney Foglesong, Makaela Lovely and Hannah Burns each had 4.

Hope Garrison had 18 assists, 4 aces and 11 digs. Camryn Carroll had 17 digs. Brenna McQuiniff added 8 digs.

Independence was led by Callie Prokopius with 11 kills and Hanna Wilson added 10. The Blue Devils had 46 kills compared to Adena’s 30.

Independence improves to (28-0) and faces unbeaten Liberty Benton Saturday for the Division 3 state title.

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Friday Tournament Scoreboard 11/12/21

November 12, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By Atomic Speedway

VOLLEYBALL
(Division 3 State Semis at Wright State University)
Liberty Benton 3, Christian Hills Academy 0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-21)
Independence 3, Adena 0 (25-22, 25-16, 26-24)

GIRLS SOCCER
(Division 1 State Championship)
Mount Notre Dame 4, Walsh Jesuit 1

(Division 2 State Championship)
Chagrin Falls 1, Cincinnati Wyoming 0

(Division 3 State Championship)
Waynesville 1, Ottawa Glandorf 0

FOOTBALL
(Division 3/Regional 11 Semis)
Western Brown 35, Jackson 28
Granville 15, London 14

(Division 4/ Region 15)
Bloom-Carroll 35, Heath 6
St. Clairsville 35, Byesville Meadowbrook 0

News

Book Talk With Survivor of Nazi & Communist Europe

November 12, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By Classic Brands

(Circleville) — Gerhard Maroscher will be sharing about his story of miraculous survival of WWII, becoming refugees, fleeing communism, starving after the war and coming to the USA to live the American dream.

(Photo: Author Gerhard Maroscher/ from Visit Pickaway County)

The book talk will be Monday, November 15th at 7pm in the Joy House Coffee – 202 N. Pickaway Street in Circleville.

Come at 6:30pm to grab a seat and a drink before the talk. You can read more about his book, “Why Can’t Someone Just Die Around Here” at
@themaroscherstory or https://www.themaroscherstory.com/

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Gabis Named Addiction Advocate of Year By ADAMH

November 12, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By McDonald’s, I’m Lovin’ It!

(Chillicothe) — The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board is honored to present Dr. John Gabis the ADAMH 2021 Advocate of the Year and the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) 2021 CARES Award. Both awards were presented to Dr. Gabis at the Adena Regional Medical Center Board Meeting today.

Dr. John Gabis was nominated for the ADAMH Addiction Advocate of the Year Award by Patricia C. Friel. Having served as the Ross County Coroner, and as an Adena Physician, Dr. Gabis has championed the fight against opiate drug overdose deaths in Ross County since 2012 and is a founding member of the Hope Partnership Project that was created in 2015. He has shown a strong commitment to promote awareness, services and hope to a hurting community which has resulted in successes in treatment, prevention, recovery, and resources. Dr. Gabis is a man of compassion and integrity as he leads the fight against substance abuse. He has shown unmatchable leadership in our community’s fight against substance use disorders.

Executive Director of the Paint Valley ADAMH Board, Penny Dehner, said “So many good things are happening in our communities and there is a steadfast commitment to quality treatment and recovery. It is important to celebrate and honor individuals doing extraordinary work. The Paint Valley ADAMH Board is so pleased to honor Dr. Gabis for making a difference in our Recovery Oriented System of Care by making sure our communities have the services that they need. Dr. Gabis received the Paint Valley ADAMH Board Addiction Advocate of the Year award in 2013, and his unwavering commitment to help individuals and families impacted with substance use disorder continues to lead the efforts to reduce overdose deaths in Ross County. While others have advocated, no one has sustained their level of commitment like Dr. Gabis and recognizing his continued efforts and nominating for the CARES award seemed like the right thing to do.”

Dr. Gabis was awarded the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) 2021 CARES Award. This award is presented to first responders, frontline workers, and community leaders who have gone above and beyond in helping individuals, families, and their communities deal with the adverse effects of Ohio’s opioid and addiction epidemic. As a result of their actions, lives have been saved; families have been helped; and communities have benefited from their commitment to serving those in need.

Cheri L. Walter, CEO of OACBHA stated, “Through offering the CARES Awards, we hope to showcase the tremendous efforts made by frontline workers and local leaders to support individuals, families, and communities impacted by addiction. Thanks to Dr. Gabis’ compassion and commitment to helping others, he is a Champion of Recovery that has helped save countless lives and helped connect numerous people to the help they need to fight their substance use disorder and move toward recovery.”