Category Archives: Winter Sports

This section contains upcoming news and information for Creekside High School winter sports

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Creekside Knights Basketball put on showcase at MidKnight Madness

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As winter sports season quickly approaches in the high school world, a spotlight is on the reigning state runner up, Creekside Knights basketball team.
Coming off a very strong year, the Knights fell just short of the school’s very first state title in basketball.  However, a motivated Knights team, coached by William Mayer, looks to continue their winning ways.  The road will be tough though, after losing 8 seniors to graduation including star point guard, Jay Plummer. Going into this season, the Knights are a young team with only 2 seniors on the squad. With the new look Knights, there is still plenty of Division 1 talent on the team. Perhaps the most talented prospect, Junior Michael Phillips, has asserted his role as a leader on the team. Michael is being recruited by the University of North Florida along with several other schools. With this type of talent on the team, they have a good chance to have another superb season.
This team will have to play harder than ever before to stay as one of the elite basketball teams in the state.  But with the grit and determination, anything is possible. When Coach Mayer was asked what his expectations were for the season, he said, “I think by February we could be a pretty good team… but due to the team being so young, we’re going go through some growing pains at certain points in the year”.  This is normal for a team trying to rebuild. But with Coach Mayer at the helm, the ream team will be ready to reach their goals, which are no different than previous years. Mayer asserts that he “wants to play in the District Championship Game which could give us a chance to win a championship.” The Knights look to continue playing entertaining, hard fought basketball games this season and with the coaching and dedication exemplified by the team, there’s nothing that’s going to get in their way!
In addition to the Boys Basketball team, the Lady Knights are coming into the season with many returning players and high hopes for their squad. Led by Senior Anna Rose Epting and Sophomore Taylor Gardner, the team looks to be on their way to a great season with much experience and numerous leadership figures. A team with confidence like this looks to take on the challenges this season after a disappointing performance last year.  The Lady Knights went 10-17 in 2017-2018 after having a 20-win season and a trip to the FHSAA playoffs the year before.
“I think we have the talent to win districts and that’s what our main goal is,” said Taylor Gardner about her aspirations for the team. The Lady Knights will be ready to take on any and all challenges and the will to win will get them a long way. The Lady Knight should put on a show offensively as they have a very good core group shooting around the perimeter as well as their uncanny ability take the ball to the bucket. This will prove to be very difficult for teams to stop and result in more in the win column!
This season is going to be very entertaining for both girls and boys basketball teams and they each have the potential to perform at very high, competitive levels. The teams will be showcased at Midknight Madness tonight starting at 5:30pm.  In this exciting opportunity, both teams will have intrasquad scrimmages along with performances from cheer and dance as well as food, fun and games!  Come on out to support your Knights Basketball teams!
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Creekside’s Dickman finishes 3rd at state wrestling tournament

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Brandon Dickman not only finished third for the second consecutive year at the Class 2A state wrestling championships, the Creekside senior also beat the same wrestler in the third-place match.

Dickman and Bartram Trail junior Nick Vugman both took home third-place medals at the 2A championships Saturday in Kissimmee.

Dickman, a four-time state qualifier, pinned Jermaine Teague of Cypress Lake in 3:59 in the third-place match of the 182-pound weight class. Teague had sent Dickman into wrestlebacks with a 4-3 decision.

Last year Dickman won in overtime with a sudden victory over Teague to claim third place in the 170-pound class.

Source: St. Johns County Roundup: Creekside’s Dickman, Bartram’s Vugman finish 3rd at state wrestling

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Girls soccer power rankings | First Coast Varsity

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Creekside (3-1-2, 4A)

This week: The Knights have a new look, but they’re getting the same winning results. The biggest highlight came Wednesday, when last year’s Class 4A state finalists played a wild 2-2 draw with county rival Bartram Trail. Sophomore Delaney Tauzel netted one goal and veteran defender Lauren Hollis struck the other, a 40-yard free kick to the top corner. Creekside then traveled down the state for meetings against state powers Merritt Island and Bishop Moore over the weekend, losing 2-0 to Merritt Island and tying Bishop Moore 0-0. They’ll travel to Nease Tuesday for their last game before the Thanksgiving break.

Source: Girls soccer power rankings: National champion Spartans on top | First Coast Varsity

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Boys soccer power rankings | First Coast Varsity

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Creekside (2-0-0, 4A).

This week: Two games at Jacksonville private school powers, two wins. This Knights team looks really good, and they showed off their skills Wednesday in an outstanding 5-0 win at Class 2A state semifinalist Bishop Kenny. The multi-talented Zane Bubb enjoyed a sensational game – he scored two goals, set up two others and cleared two shots off the line. Bubb combined especially well with River Guthrie, who netted a hat trick, while junior central defender Jeffrey Huynh played well beyond his years in anticipating trouble, snuffing it out and making the right decisions with the ball. Creekside next plays Tuesday against always-formidable Volusia County school Spruce Creek.

Source: Boys soccer power rankings: State champion Fleming Island opens atop list | First Coast Varsity

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Senior Shelby Weiss provides senior leadership versus rival Bartram Trail

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Her heart pounded as she made her way to the field. This was her senior year and a game against district rival Bartram Trail.   She was ready to lay it all out on the field!  Shelby Weiss played in the eccentric match this past Wednesday.  She described the overall feeling of excitement as the fans cheered and players were pumped for the game. Along with the rest of the school, Shelby knew this was going to be a close one. Both teams have had early winning streaks this season and it all seemed to come down to this to determine bragging rights along Longleaf Pine Parkway. With just 3 minutes to spare, Creekside was holding on to a 2-1 lead when, all the sudden, Bartram scored a goal.  The game ended as a tie.  Whether Creekside won or not, this was definitely an exhilarating match.  

To the players going up against Bartram next year, Shelby says, “Uphold the legend. Just remember the game is all about having fun and representing Creekside! GO KNIGHTS!”

The Knights and Bears could meet once again this year in the district tournament come January. 

Article contributed by student journalist. Yara Oliveira

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High school girls soccer preview | St. Augustine Record

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Creekside: After last year’s march to the Class 4A title game, expectations are high again at Creekside. This year, the Knights appear likely to lean on their defense. Lauren Hollis and Hailey Surrency (Florida Southern) are seasoned starters in the back line and Maddie Behan an agile shot-stopper in the net, showing off her skills in last year’s state title game with St. Thomas Aquinas. And they’ve still got enough creativity in midfield, notably from sophomore playmaker Delaney Tauzel, to contend in a brutally tough District 4-4A.

 

Source: High school girls soccer preview: 5 to watch | St. Augustine Record