Green Ridge R-8 School District

Congratulations to our GR8 Students of the Month for December, Austin Warner and Kaelyn Weisenburger! Austin has been a driving force in our class. As a senior, he understands the role he plays as a leader and has used that to help be a good role model for his peers and underclassmen. He has taken the time to help fellow students and understand their content better. Austin has also helped work through our very robust classroom inventory. I am so glad that Austin decided to attend my class during his senior year. I am thankful we've had the opportunity to work together this year. Kaelyn is a great citizen student. She is a strong example of what it is to be a GR8 Tiger. She is a hard worker in and out of class. Kaelyn supports her classmates and strives to be knowledgeable in music and band. I am confident she is the same student in her core classes as well. Kaelyn was not only helpful in class to myself, but she went over and beyond helping several of her classmates to make great decisions. She has also been very helpful with attitudes in her classroom. Way to go Austin and Kaelyn! We are very proud of you!

Green Ridge parents and guardians: We are seeing numerous positive cases of Covid in our students and staff. Please monitor your student for symptoms. If they are showing symptoms keep them home. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Update to tonight’s basketball contests in Stover. Game start time for the Girls Varsity has been moved to 6:00 p.m. Boys Varsity will start at the completion of the Girls contest. Games will be played in the Dome. JV Boys has been cancelled.

**Senior Spotlight**

Tonight’s HS boys basketball game in Warsaw is cancelled. We are working with them to find a reschedule date that works. We will communicate as soon as we organize a new date. Please join us in supporting GRHS boys and girls games at Stover tomorrow night beginning at 5:30.

Kindergarten was having some fun in STEAM lab today building structures with different materials.

Green Ridge Junior High basketball will play Sacred Heart starting at 5:30 p.m. The schedule will be “A” girls, “A” boys, and a 10 minute running clock “B” game. Tomorrow night’s Varsity Games have been cancelled. Once a date for the rescheduled game has been made, we will update everyone. Good luck Tigers!

**Senior Spotlight**

The Green Ridge boys basketball team lost in the final round of the Stover tournament to Jamestown 52-45. The Tigers have been battling sickness, and was short handed in the loss. The Tigers played hard with two Tigers fouling out. Weston Crawford led the scoring with 15, and Igor Taushanzhi followed with 11. The Tigers are back in action on Friday against a talented Sacred Heart team, in Green Ridge.

Consolation Game for the Stover Tournament 🏀🏀🏀 Green Ridge: 36 Versailles: 53 The Lady Tigers fell to Versailles in a tough battle for 5th at the Stover Tournament. Maria Heuman was the leading scorer for Green Ridge with 17 points, Sophia Weis and MiKensey DeVorss chipped in 8 points a piece. The Lady Tigers will be back in action on Friday January 14th, vs. Sacred Heart @ Green Ridge.

Please see the attached document concerning recent Covid cases in the district. https://5il.co/1408e

GAMEDAY FOR GREEN RIDGE LADY TIGERS 🏀🏀🏀 5th Place Game for the Stover Tournament in the Dome @ 5:30pm vs. Versailles Lady Tigers. Let’s pack the stands tonight and good luck girls!

2nd Round of Stover Tournament Green Ridge: 44 Dixon: 37 The Lady Tigers were back in action tonight for the 2nd round of the Stover Tournament and with a win tonight will be advancing to play in the 5th place game on Friday, 5:30pm start in the Stover Dome vs. Versailles Lady. Sophia Weis led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 19 and Maria Heuman finished the game with 18. Green Ridge stretched their lead out to 14 during the 2nd quarter, but unfortunately turnovers and shot selection allowed Dixon to make a late run late in the second half. The Lady Tigers were able to weather the storm and make a few free throws at the end to secure the victory.

Athletic events for this evening (Monday, January 3rd): All games in Stover JH girls “A” starts at 5:30, followed by 10-12 minute running clock “B” game. JH boys “A” will tip off at the conclusion of the “B” girls game. Followed by 10-12 minute running clock “B” game. JV boys game vs. Stover at 8:45 p.m. in the old HS gym. Good luck Tigers!

First round contest for the Tiger boys went to the #4 ranked Eugene team 67-31. The tigers have been battling illness and played hard in the loss. Kam Hoos and Parker Stevens led the scoring. The Tigers will play next on Wednesday, January 5th at 6 p.m. vs. Stover.

1st Round of Stover Tournament (Girl’s) Green Ridge: 38 Jamestown: 56 Maria Heuman led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 20 and Katlynn Hiller was the second leading scorer with 8 points. Green Ridge erased a 13 point halftime deficit and got it within 4 in the 3rd quarter, but unfortunately turnovers allowed Jamestown to pull away and get the victory tonight. The Lady Tigers are back in action for the 2nd Round of the Stover Tournament on Tuesday January 4th @ 5:30pm. This game will be played in the old High School Gym.

Stover Basketball Tournament Brackets. Girls play tonight and 5:30. Boys play tomorrow at 5:30. Good luck tigers

It has been a busy week for the Green Ridge Grinch! Mrs. Dove's Buddy the Elf was missing and moved to a new location everyday. We had lots of fun searching for Buddy, and today the Grinch made and appearance! Merry Christmas Green Ridge!

Boys Basketball lost against a good Smithton team tonight 60-33. Logan Dove led the way with 8 points and Igor Taushanzhi scored 6. The Tigers are continuing to work on minimizing turnovers and shooting with confidence. There has been improvement each and every night. The Tigers are back in action against Eugene in the Stover Tournament on January 30th at 5:30 pm.

Green Ridge Lady Tigers Basketball Final Smithton: 33 Green Ridge: 34 The Lady Tigers pulled out a tight one vs. Smithton tonight. Sophia Weis hit the game winning 3 as time expired to give us the victory. Sophia Weis lead the Lady Tigers in scoring with 17 points and Maria Heuman chipped in with 12 point. The Lady Tigers are going to enjoy a few days off before they begin their prep for the Stover Tournament over the holiday break.