“The Scratch,” also known as 93.7, has been around since 2014 and has come a long way since then. Students have their own radio shows and get outside experience when learning the ropes of radio stations. This years radio shows are: Mosh Pit, Trap Shack, Throwback Thursday, and Nerdcast. “It’s a lot of work over the course of the year to build and improve the station, so this day is like a day to celebrate what we’ve accomplished,” said Nick Hodell a member of the Radio and TV two class. The students that contribute to the radio station will continue to work hard through the rest of the year and plan to not only improve their station next year but to make important new changes. “I think it’s the talent that has made the station more personable and we have added new members from all different social groups so this day really reflects on all of our accomplishments,” remarked Hodell.

During last year’s season, a JV player slid to third base.

The baseball team will play their first scrimmage held at Ruxer Fields this Thursday. Continuing their practices over spring break, they will have two more home games on Monday, March 26th and Tuesday, March 27th. On Monday, Junior Varsity will face Mt. Carmel at 5:30 p.m. at the JV fields and varsity will also play against Mt. Carmel at 5:30 p.m. at Ruxer Field. Tuesday, varsity plays Shakamak at 6 p.m., also at Ruxer Fields.

The girls softball team has a few upcoming games in the week ahead. Wednesday, March 21st, the team will play Floyd Central, at Floyd Central at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22nd, both varsity and junior varsity will play Apollo, at Apollo at 6 p.m. On Saturday, March 24 the girls will play at Jasper against Pike Central starting at 11:00 a.m.

Both boys and girl’s track will have an away meet over break on Thursday, March 29th at Tell City. The meet will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Although the weather isn’t up to spring expectations, come out to home games and meets to support our Wildcats as they take on the 2018 spring season.

Senior Lydia Shepherd performs the hip hop dance during half time at a basketball game. The hip hop routine was created to honor Frankie Ebenkamp, one of the Wildcats most loyal fans. Photo by Maggie Getzin.

On Saturday March 10, the Dance Team competed in the IHSDTA state competition and placed 5th in their varsity pom routine and 3rd in their hip hop routine. This year the team was composed of 4 seniors, 23 competition members, and was coached by Jill Wigand and Jordan Beach.

This year their hip hop routine was a tribute to Frankie Ebenkamp and revolved around school spirit. Dancers felt a great honor when performing this dance because it was not just a dance, it was a tribute to a great figure in Jasper spirit and sports. Senior, Hannah Welp states, “We aren’t a team, we’re a family and the dance inspired and motivated us because we wanted to honor someone who was such an asset to our community.” With their season coming to an end, the team walks away with their heads held high and with great determination to come back stronger next year. Tryouts for next year will begin on April 2nd.

Senior, Summer Herzog, and sophomore, Brooke Nottingham laughed together as Brooke escorted Summer onto the court during Thursday’s Senior Night.

With Sectionals creeping just around the corner, the Lady Wildcats ring in another win on Thursday’s (25th) Senior Night, against the Boonville Pioneers. Senior, Summer Herzog had a thrilling shot, shooting a three pointer with a couple seconds to go in the fourth quarter. This year was quite different than years in the past, with only one senior, Herzog, the team is rolling in the victories. On Thursday night’s game, students dressed in “Summer” clothes and held cut outs of Summer’s face to show their support.

In previous years, the team has had multiple seniors who’ve played together since their middle school years, however this year Summer reigns as the only senior.

“I thought being the only senior was going to be boring and I was a little nervous to be excluded,” Summer stated, “but I absolutely love it. We’re really tight and I don’t even notice that I’m the only senior.”

Summer has been playing basketball since she’s been in fourth grade, and loves the support from the basketball program and parents. The team has created a close bond and they always have fun on and off the court. Fellow teammate Reagan Egbert said, “Summer is always so enthusiastic and makes us laugh no matter the circumstances.”

“I love this team so much. We all have each other’s back on everything. We love joking around and we have lots of inside jokes like ‘muzzle’ and ‘hoodieSzn.’” Summer says she is so thankful for all the friendships she made and will miss it once the season comes to a close. The girls will face Evansville Harrison in the first round of Sectionals on Tuesday, January 30th.