Norwalk Warriors
Official Publication for the Norwalk Community School District
Page Eight
N/Warren Town and County News
Thursday, September 24, 2015
MINEART
Concluded from p. 1
The varsity football
Photo submitted.
Homecoming has come
and gone and it was a tre-
mendous week with a
strong show of support
and enthusiasm from the
entire student body. It was
also a successful week in
that the Warriors came out
victorious on Friday night
in exciting fashion defeat-
ing the Carlisle Wildcats
23-16.
Cross Country: The
Warrior Cross Country
teams participated last
week at the Husky Invita-
tional in Winterset. Results
were not available at dis-
tribution time for the WW.
Football: The Warriors
hosted county-rival
Carlisle on homecoming
night and concluded the
week of festivities with a
come from behind, dra-
matic 4th quarter victory
over the Wildcats, 23-16.
Junior Quarterback Brady
Brandsfield ran the ball in
from the 5 yard line to
break a 16-16 tie with 14
seconds left in the game
capping a 48 yard drive
with just over four min-
utes in regulation.
Norwalk scored on the
opening drive of the game
to take a 7-0 lead. Carlisle
would take the lead 8-7
with a touchdown in the
second quarter but Zach
Krieder would answer
with a pair of field goals
for the Warriors and a 13-
8 lead going into the half.
The 3rd quarter how-
ever, was completely
dominated by the Wildcats
as the Warriors ran only
team poses in front of the lineman's chute which was purchased through the Dave Mineart 12th Man Memorial Fund.
NHS Activities Director
By AI Lammers
five offensive plays in the Volleyball: The War-
quarter but a very resilient riors for the first time in a
Norwalk defense allowed very long time, and maybe
Carlisle only a single score the first time in program
setting up the dramatic 4th histor have jumped into
quarter with the Warriors the top 10 ranking at #10
trailing 16-13. Krieder in Class 4A. The Warriors
once again split the up- helped their ranking as
rights with six minutes to well as getting off to a
go in the fourth and a good start in Little
stingy Norwalk defense Hawkeye Conference play
held the Wildcats to a as they traveled to Grinnell
three and out on the next last week and came away
possession to turn the ball with a solid 3-0 victory
back over to the Warriors over the Tigers. The vic-
setting up Brandsfield tory improved their record
game winning run. to 12-3 on the year.
Norwalk outgained Additional Athletic/Ac-
Carlisle in total yards 276- tivity News: With the
210. Alan Moore had a ca- heightened awareness and
reer night leading the War- state legislative guidelines
rior defense with 10 total conceming concussions, the
tackles whileAJ Tabatabai NorwalkAthletic/Activities
added nine. Department 7-12, has estab-
Swimming: Congratu- lished a return to play pro-
lations to the Norwalk tocol that is followed after
swimmers that swim with any one of our athletes have
Lincoln High School for been diagnosed with a con-
helping defeat Ottumwa cussion. To view the proto-
last week 124-55. Top 3 fin- col click on the following
ishes by Sara Bennett, link:http://www.norwalk
Marnie Hoefler, and Grace warriors.org/library/files/
Crady all helped the Rails norwalkhs_bigtean _5041/
to the metro victory, files/DOC080114.pdf.
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Norwalk Swimmer
Grace Crady, a freshman at Norwalk, participates on
the Lincoln High School Girls Swim Team. Crady is a
varsity team member, swimming several different
events. She started the season competing inthe 50 Yard
Freestyle and the 100 Yard Freestyle, and has also re-
cently.been swimming the 500 Yard Freestyle. Crady
also participates on team relays. Her main goal for the
season is to kick more and have better streamlines,
thereby improving her races and times. She is look-
ing forward to becoming a stronger and better swim-
mer. At Norwalk, Crady is also involved in Band and
Show Choir. For more information about Lincoln High
School Swimming, v.isit the team website, www.
railswimming.com. Photo submitted.
YMCA Youth Basketball Leagues
Registrations are now being accepted for the South Suburban YMCA youth basketball leagues for all boys and
girls in lst-7th grade. The program emphasizes fun, skill development, learning through participation and equal
playing time.
All leagues will play 5-on-5 basketball: grades lst-2nd grade boys and girls, 3rd-4th grade boys and girls, 5th-
6th grade boys and girls, and 7th grade boys and girls. Games are Saturdays, beginning November 14. Registra-
tions are due by Sunday, Oct. 25. The fee for the lst-2nd grade league is $50 for YMCA members or $100 for non-
members. The fee for the 3rd-7th grade league is $60 for YMCA members or $120 for non-members.
Volunteer coaches are needed for youth sports programs. If you are interested in becoming a positive role
model, please contact the Youth Sports Director. For more information, contact the South Suburban YMCA, 401 E.
Army Post Road, 285-0444.
Student Union
Can Drive
Student Union Can
Drive will be Sunday, Sept.
27, Noon to 3 p.m. The
August Can Drive was a
great success, thanks to the
supportive citizens in
Norwalk! It is time for our
September Can Drive. You
may participate by drop-
ping cans in one of the
drop sites you will see
around town, watch for
them at your church and
local businesses; check the
Norwalk, Iowa, Norwalk,
IA Community Swap and
Norwalk High School
Facebook pages for loca-
tions as more are con-
firmed.
If you would like some-
one to pick up your dona-
tions on Sunday text your
address to 515-729-1923
and someone will come to
your home to pick up your
donations. Thanks for
helping the NSU work to-
ward serving your com-
munity.
4-H Creative
Arts Tour
The Creative Arts Tou is
to show unique pieces or
exhibits that 4-H'ers have
created while teaching them
about the 4-H program. It's
a great way to show our
community all the fun and
interesting things that 4-
H'ers are doing. These items
were judged and selected in
July during the Warren
County Fair. The tour will be
on display throughout War-
ren County from Labor Day
until Thanksgiving.
Anyone enrolled in 4-H
is allowed to compete for
this honor. 4-H is a youth
development organization
associated with the Iowa
State University. 4-H'ers
(4th-12th grade) participate
in monthly meet£ngs while
learning lifelong skills such
as communication, citizen-
ship, and leadership. Do you
know how to build a robot,
take a photo, or showcase
your passion? You can in 4-
H! To join 4-H or for addi-
tional information please
contact Andrea Palmer,
County Youth Coordinator,
at ampalmer@ iastate.edu or
at 961-6237.
2015 Tour Schedule in-
dudes Lakewood Elemen-
tary on September 28 and 29.
