News
Sycamore's Eddie Clark Wins 400 Lax Game
Sycamore's Eddie Clark celebrated his 400th career girls lacrosse victory this past week .
(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)
Sycamore Athletic Press Release:
Coach Clark's coaching career is studded with impressive accomplishments: three state championships, six state championship appearances, 14 regional championships, and four conference titles. But what truly sets him apart is his ability to instill in his players the values of sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership.
As we celebrate this milestone, let's not just applaud the victories on the field but also recognize the lasting impact Coach Clark has had on generations of players. Here's to Coach Ed Clark and his 400 wins, and to the bright future ahead for Sycamore High School girls lacrosse under his guidance.
Congratulations Coach Clark
(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)
Career Record:
400-94-6
400 Victories in 500 Games = 80% win percentage
400 Victories in 25 Seasons (Did not coach high school in 1999 and 2020)
State Championships: 3
State Championship Appearances: 6
Regional Championships: 14
Greater Miami Conference Championships: All 4 Years
USA Lacrosse All-Americans: 49
NCAA Athletes: 34
Key Milestones:
1998: 7 Wins at Wicomico High School (Maryland)
1999: Coached at Ohio University
2000: First Year at Sycamore
2001: Upset of Upper Arlington marks biggest program win; First NCAA player Erin Fox walks on at Ohio University
2002: First USA Lacrosse All-Americans named Jenny Jablonski, Ashley Boehm
2003: Undefeated Regular Season; First Regional Championship
2005: 100 Career Wins; First class of NLI signees; Bailey Su ('04) wins NCAA Championship at Northwestern
2007: First State Championship; Top 25 Ranking Nationally
2008: State Runners-up
2009: State Champions; Top 25 Ranking Nationally
2013: 250 Career Wins; State Runners-up
2014: State Champions
2015: State Runners-up
2016: 300 Career Wins
2019: First GMC Championship
2021: 350 Career Wins
GMC Girls Bowling Participates in Area Competition
This past weekend GMC bowlers gathered as a "dream team" to test their kegeling skills against other local conferences. Even though this was a non-OHSAA or GMC event, it was a competition between leagues that provided an opportunity to build a network between athletes from different parts of Cincinnati.
Greater Miami Conference Girls Representatives
(Photo provided by Princeton AD, Joe Roberts
Eugene Harney Selected as LaRosa's MVP of the Week
|
EUGENE HARNEY - LAROSA'S MVP FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK NAME: Eugene Harney Sycamore High School has a two-sport all-star in senior Eugene Harney, who excels in both wrestling and football. In wrestling, Eugene is this year’s GMC Wrestler of the Year after winning the league championship in the 157 lb. weight class. He went 31-3 during the regular season with 17 pins. He then went on to win the sectional, district and Ohio state titles at 157 lbs. His state championship was his second straight state title. He also repeated as champion of the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association Classic this season. Eugene is coming off a remarkable junior season, when he went 40-5 with 22 pins and won the GMC wrestling championship and the Ohio state championship in the 150 lb. weight class. In previous years, he finished as district champion and third at state as a sophomore and fifth at state as a freshman. He is the second wrestling state champion in Sycamore history and the school’s first-ever four-time placer in the state tournament. He has more wrestling wins than anyone else in school history. Eugene was named the Enquirer’s Cincinnati Wrestler of the Year as a junior and was a finalist for the area’s Wrestler of the Year by the Cincinnati High School Sports Awards. In football, Eugene played both offense and defense. As a running back, he had more than 1,000 yards rushing his senior year, running for 1,251 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also had two TDs receiving and returned a kick-off for a TD. On defense, he had 75 tackles, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. He was named first-team all-GMC, first-team all-city (Enquirer), second-team all-Southwest Ohio and third-team all-Ohio. In his spare time, he enjoys shopping for clothes and shoes, listening to music and drawing. An academic all-GMC performer, he is active in community service. Eugene’s favorite athlete is Tank Davis, favorite entertainer is Lamar Jackson, favorite book is David and Goliath, favorite movie is Avengers Endgame and most-like-to-meet is Kanye West. He plans to wrestle at the next level but has not yet committed to a college. Coach's Quote - “Eugene is an exceptional athlete, but he is also a unique individual. He has always been overly competitive and hates to lose. However, he has grown to be a humble teammate who likes to help and support others.” – Jeremy Pletz, Varsity Wrestling Coach
|
GMC Mourns the Loss of Sycamore AD Mark Harden
Sycamore Athletic Director Mark Harden was killed in a multiple car accident on Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 75. A tremendous supporter of young people and an ardent advocate for all sports, his presence will be sorely missed by the entire Sycamore school community as well as the Greater Miami Conference. Mark was one of the senior most athletic directors in the GMC and as such, provided an invaluable historical perspective that will be difficult to replace. There was no question that Mark Harden was "all in" for his Sycamore Aviators and came to school with purpose everyday to make his programs better. From the deluge of condolences that poured in from all over Greater Cincinnati Mark Harden's sphere of influence is obvious . From his GMC colleagues, Mark's wit, sense of humor and straightforward candor will always have a place in our hearts.
(Mark Harden right)
Photo compliments of Mallory Bonbright, Sycamore Communications Director)
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation - Tuesday, March 19 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at West Chester Church of the Nazarene
Funeral Service - Wednesday, March 20 11:00 AM at West Chester Church of the Nazarene
No graveside service
DICK'S Sporting Goods Honors GMC Boys Basketball Standouts
DICK'S Sporting Goods appreciates the accomplishments found with Greater Miami Conference Boys Basketball during this past season. DSG is proud to honor the achievements of Sycamore's Raleigh Burgess as the conference "Player of the Year" and his coach Tim Austing, who was selected as the GMC "Coach of the Year".
Raleigh Burgess was selected as the "Player of the Year" in a vote of the GMC Head Coaches. Raleigh's senior year statistics were undeniable and certainly underscored his value, to the Aviators and made him a presence throughout the league. This is Raleigh Burgess' third time as an All-GMC selection, one time as a second teamer as a sophomore and then 2 times as a first team pick. During the 2023-24 season, Raleigh led his league champion Sycamore Aviators to a 13-4 conference record and a 19-7 overall slate. He was second in the league in scoring with a 15.3 ppg average, first in rebounds with 9.9 rpg, first in blocks with 3.2 pg and first in field goal percentage with 61.2%. Raleigh, a Purdue commit, certain displays all the necessary skills to compete in the BIG 10.
Raleigh Burgess - Sycamore Aviators GMC "Player of the Year"
(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)
In a vote of his GMC peers, Sycamore Head Coach Tim Austing, was selected as the conference "Coach of the Year". Coming at the end of a hard-fought GMC campaign with a 13-4 league record, the Aviators bested second place West, who ended 1 game out at 11-5, closely followed by Middletown, Hamilton and Princeton, all who finished 10-6. With four schools within 2 games of the champion, the GMC crown came right down to the last night of the season. Under Coach Austing's leadership, the Aviators withstood the challenge and brought home their second title in the past three years (shared one with Fairfield in 2022). This is Coach Tim Austing's second GMC "Coach of the Year" honor since coming to the Aviators. The consummate program builder and teacher of the game, from 2009 thru 2014 Coach Austing also built the Fairfield program into GMC contenders earning the Indians 2 GMC titles, as well as 2 "COY" recognitions during that stint.
Sycamore Head Coach Tim Austing GMC "Coach of the Year"
(Photos compliments of McDaniel Photography)
