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Results from the JH CC Regional @ Allendale Posted by Coach JP:
Before I start, both Coach JP and HP are extremely proud of the seasons the JH Boys and Girls CC squads had this year. Its always a joy to coach such a great group of kids!
The JH CC teams went up against a tough Regional @ Allendale today, with both teams missing state qualifying spots, the boys placing 3rd by just 5 points.
The Bluford JH CC teams came away with 4 individual state qualifiers from the CC Regional at Allendale. Those 4 individuals were:
Lily Rains: 5th
Emma Hardy: 14th
Bryden Dalby: 2nd
Jacob Marlow: 3rd
The Girls season was full of PRs for all of them, and this is a team with a bright young core group to build around for the next several years. We had an awesome group of 8th Graders to lead, and we are excited to see them excel in High school!
While the boys season did not end how many wanted it to, I feel it would be a crime to define their season on one meet, so let me list some highlights of their season. This group of boys best running days are still ahead of them, as we look forward to them joining our High School squad.
Woodlawn Invite Team Champions(Knocked off Class L Salem)
Unofficial West Frankfort Invite Champions(the boys had 3 in the top 5 at this meet)
4th Place finish @ the Salem Invite, a huge Class L invite of 30+ teams!
Summersville Invite Champions
Jefferson County Boys Team and Individual Champion
3rd Place Finish @ Allendale Regional.
It was Truly a great year, and we could not be more proud!
Our JH CC team is in action tonight at Allendale in the Regional. Girls race starts at 4:30 boys race follows it. Best of luck to our runners today. Go get em Runnin Trojans!
Attention Families: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Green Bus (Marla's route) will be about an hour behind schedule this morning! We apologize for the inconvenience!
BUSD students and staff line the halls to wish the middle school Boys Baseball team good luck as they head to their second state game. The Trojans play at 1:00 today in Coulterville.
Any families taking your students to the JH baseball game tomorrow, please call the office to check them out. They will receive an excused absence and will be responsible for any work missed.
Go Trojans!
We are looking for scoreboard operators this year. We need someone to do JH Boys Basketball, HS Girls Basketball and HS Boys Basketball. We do pay each game. Anyone interested should contact Webber Athletic Director at 618-732-8242 ext 215
Please keep our fellow school community of Hamilton County in your thoughts and prayers as they suffered a tragic loss of one of their students. In a world of negativity, we need to stand together to support each other and our local schools. Trojan Nation is behind you!
For those of you planning your schedules for the week, the JH Boys Baseball team will play Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at 1PM.
They will automatically play Thursday, Oct. 5th as well, win or lose. There was an error on the SIJHSAA bracket. Here are the items for Thursday:
3rd Place game at 1PM
Championship game at 3PM
Breaking News: Our JR. TROJAN baseball team won their quarterfinal state game today 9-1. That means no matter what happens the rest of the way they will bring home STATE hardware. Great job guys! Bluford Nation is so proud of you! Next up for our guys is the semi-finals Oct 3 at 1:00. Go get em boys!
Bluford-Farrington Trojans advance to the state semi-finals with a 9-1 win! The boys will play Tuesday at 1PM! Keep it rolling boys!
Bluford-Farrington Trojans are on top 6-1 top of the 3rd!
Message for our fans going to JH State game tomorrow from SIJHSAA:
Just a few reminders for tomorrow. (These are SIJHSAA state rules that MUST be followed)
There are only allowed to be 25 people in the dugout during the state tournament.
No dogs or animals are allowed at the state tournament site.
No alcohol allowed on site and no coolers.
No enclosed trailers
No grills
No noise makers and signs have to be a legal sized sheet of paper.
Attention Bluford Families!
Tomorrow, Friday, September 29th, Orange Bus (Ms. Durenda's Route) will be dismissing early from school (approximately 2PM). We are short bus drivers and the only way to get your children home is to run an early route.
Please have someone at home to get your child on Friday at this earlier time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
If your child will be picked up from school that day rather than riding the bus, please contact the office.
Menu Change for 10/3
Italian Wrap
Goldfish Pretzels
Apple
Sunset Veggie Sip
Milk
By now we all know that our JH Boys BB team will play in the State Tournament Saturday at 9:30 in Coulterville. To celebrate this accomplishment we are hosting a pep rally in our JH Gym at 1:05 Friday. Come celebrate with us if you like.
Just so everyone knows, the JH CC meet at West Frankfort today has been cancelled.
Congratulations again to our JH Boys Regional championship and subsequent trip to the State Tournament. Here are some things our fans need to know from Greg Haile:
Congratulations on winning your respective baseball or softball regional. I wanted to remind you of a few things before your state quarterfinal games this Saturday, Sept. 30.
1. T-Shirt Online Stores will close tomorrow -Tuesday, September 26 - at midnight. This is the only way you can order before the tournament starts. Order online and pick up at the site. On Saturday, Sept. 30 the online stores will open again for one week taking mail orders only.
*Make sure your players and parents know the links to the online stores. They can be found on the homepage of the SIJHSAA Website. (www.sijhsaa.com)
2. Information Sheet for your respective tournament: These are posted on the homepage of the SIJHSAA Website. Make sure you and your coaches have read over the information.
3. Make contact with your state tournament host.
4. SIJHSAA By Law: Article IV / Section 9: The SIJHSAA forbids bringing animals (dogs, cats, etc.) to our contests.
5. SIJHSAA By Law: Article IV / Section 7: This deals with signs and noisemakers. (attached)
6. Pitch Counts - Baseball: If you have played any contests within 4 days of the tournament - please bring documentation on pitching eligibility.
7. Fans can't bring trailers, enclosed trailers, or grills on site. A full concession stand is located at each stete site.
Just like many school districts across Illinois and the United States, we are in need of bus drivers! We are starting to feel the affects of the bus driver shortage more than ever!
If you are interested in serving the school community in a BIG way, consider becoming a bus driver. We need passionate, dedicated individuals to serve this very important role.
Attached are specifics of the position, including pay and benefits, route information, and bus information.
We will train those without a current CDL and welcome those that already have a CDL to start subbing immediately. Contact Mr. Cross at the school for more information regarding training and what is required.
With a nice triump tonight in our BOYS JH REGIONAL BASEBALL game. We now advance to STATE and play Saturday Sept. 30, 9:30am at Coulterville vs the Red Bud- Chester winner.
Somproud of our guys. First State appearance since 2013. Best of luck Jr. TROJANS. Bluford Nation is with ya boys!