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2013 Student Questions - Round 2

Question:  Does brushing your teeth help your health?

Answer:  Sure!  I would also definitely recommend flossing, as research has shown that it can prevent plaque from entering the bloodstream through damaged gums.  Brush & floss daily!


Question:  Is it ok to eat candy and then run?

Answer:  This is actually an interesting question.  While I never promote eating candy, if you're going to have sweets, it's best to have them right before or after exercise.  This is because when we exercise we become more insulin sensitive.  This simply means that our body can use the sugar better for fuel, rather than storing it as fat.



Question:  How can I improve my acceleration?

Answer:  There are many great techniques for improving acceleration.  One we will be doing in PE soon is called "Get Up & Sprint."  To start the drill, lay down on your stomach.  When somebody gives you a signal (whistle, word, music, etc.), get up as soon as possible and sprint for about 10 yards.

2012 Middle School Boys Basketball Results

Thanks to all the middle school boys who played basketball this year.  It was a pleasure to coach you, and a lot of fun!  Remember, it's not all about winning.  It's about improving little by little, progressing in your ability, and becoming a better person through it all.  Coach John Wooden yet again, said it best:

"When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur.  When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have a big improvement in conditioning.  Not tomorrow, not the next day, but eventually a big gain is made.  Don't look for the big quick improvement.  Seek small improvements one day at a time.  That's the only way it happens - and when it happens, it lasts."

While wins and points are far from all that matters in the game of basketball, here are those statistics for those that are interested.

2012 Middle School Boys Basketball Results

 A-Team Record:  8-2

Syracuse            24

Auburn              26

Scoring:  McWilliams 1, Bayliss 2, Roberts 7, Heitkamp 6, Zastera 8

Syracuse            33

JCC                    23

Scoring:  Cary 3, Roberts 14, Heitkamp 8, Zastera 4, Zoller 2, Brinkman 2

Syracuse             56

Ashland              21

Scoring:  Cary 1, Roberts 19, Ryan 4, Heitkamp 13, Zastera 6, Kuhr 4, Brinkman 6, Clayton 3

Syracuse            33

Plattview            29

Scoring:  Cary 2, McWilliams 2, Roberts 12, Ryan 1, Heitkamp 6, Zastera 2, Kuhr 4, Brinkman 2, Clayton 2

Syracuse            39

Conestoga          13

Scoring:  Cary 2, McWilliams 4, Bayliss 2, Roberts 6, Ryan 3, Heitkamp 11, Zastera 6, Zoller 2, Kuhr 2, Clayton 2

Syracuse                        40

Raymond Central          13

Scoring:  McWilliams 2, Bayliss 4, Roberts 11, Ryan 5, Zastera 2, Zoller 2, Brinkman 10, Clayton 4

Syracuse            49

Palmyra            35

Scoring:  Cary 4, McWilliams 1, Bayliss 2, Roberts 19, Heitkamp 13, Zastera 6, Zoller 2, Clayton 2

Syracuse                        31

Lincoln Christian          30

Scoring:  Cary 2, McWilliams 2, Roberts 18, Heitkamp 5, Kuhr 2, Brinkman 2

Syracuse            27

Falls City           34

Scoring:  Cary 3, McWilliams 2, Roberts 2, Ryan 3, Heitkamp 7, Brinkman 6, Clayton 4

Syracuse            42

Auburn              29

Scoring:  Cary 3, McWilliams 3, Roberts 7, Heitkamp 12, Zastera 2, Zoller 4, Kuhr 2, Brinkman 7, Clayton 2

B-Team Record:  5-1                        C-Team Record: 3-1

Syracuse B            26

Auburn B              11

Scoring:  Jensen 5, Hemje 5, Zoller 4, Buller 4, Goering 2, Frederick 2, Ryan 2, Pester 2

Syracuse C            17

Auburn C               8

Scoring:  Wilkinson 6, Hallstrom 4, Bridgmon 3, Lindsey 2, Teten 2

Syracuse B            26

JCC B                    13

Scoring:  Buller 5, Frederick 4, Jensen 4, Lyon 3, Pope 2, Pester 2, Stofer 2, Hemje 2, Kendall 2

Syracuse B            41

Ashland B             12

Scoring:  Buller 9, Frederick 9, Ryan 7, Hemje 6, Stofer 3, Pope 3, Pester 2, Lyon 2

Syracuse C            25

Ashland C              4

Scoring:  Mueller 12, Hallstrom 6, Lindsey 6, Wilkinson 2

Syracuse B            29

Plattview B           11

Scoring:  Frederick 6, Goering 5, Jensen 4, Buller 4, Lyon 3, Ryan 2, Stofer 2, Kendall 2, Zoller 1

Syracuse C            7

Plattview C            5

Scoring:  Hallstrom 3, Lindsey 2, Mueller 1, Bridgmon 1

Syracuse B            44

Conestoga B          13

Scoring:  Goering 8, Frederick 7, Jensen 6, Stofer 6, Kendall 5, Buller 4, Hallstrom 3, Pester 2, Pope 2, Wilkinson 1

Syracuse B                        16

Lincoln Christian B           28

Scoring:  Pope 6, Jensen 3, Lyon 3, Hemje 2, Kendall 2

Syracuse C                        12

Lincoln Christian C           16

Scoring:  Mueller 8, Kruse 2, Hallstrom 2

2013 Middle School Girls Basketball Schedule

Upcoming Important Dates and Times

Practices:
January 10,  3:45-5:30
January 11,  3:45-5:30
January 14,  3:45-5:30
January 15,  7:00-7:45 AM
January 16,  7:00-7:45 AM
January 17,  3:45-5:30
January 18,  7:00-7:45 AM
January 21,  3:45-5:30
January 22,  3:45-5:30
January 23,  7:00-7:45 AM
January 24,  3:45-5:30
January 25,  3:45-5:30
January 29,  7:00-7:45 AM
January 30,  3:45-5:15

Current Game Schedule
January 28 vs Louisville @Syracuse High School - 4:30
January 31 vs Elmwood-Murdock @Syracuse High School - 4:30
February 5 @ Murray, Conestoga - 4:30
February 11 @ JCC - 4:30
February 14 @ Plattview - 4:30
February 23 - Syracuse Tourney (A-team only) - TBA
February 26 vs Auburn @ Syracuse High School - 4:30
TBA - vs Lincoln Christian


* Please let Coach Recker know if you will be missing any games or practices due to other planned events.  Thank you.

Student Questions 2013 - 1st Round

The “PE Question Box” is back in action for 2013.  Students who have questions regarding health and fitness are encouraged to write out their questions and drop them in the Question Box.  If they are appropriate, Mr. Recker will answer them on the blog.  Below are the first three questions of the new year.

Question:  How do apples help you?

Answer:  Apples contain an important nutrient called “quercetin.”  Quercetin is a flavanoid that is especially helpful to the body’s respiratory system.  There is also exciting research showing that it can protect the nervous system and lower inflammation in the body.

Question:  Is bubble gum or any gum bad for you?

Answer:  The answer depends on what kind of gum and the reason you chew it. If you chew gum because you are addicted to sweets, and it makes you want to eat more sugary foods, then it’s not so good for you. If you chew it once in awhile to clear up bad breath or stop you from eating junk food, then that’s not such a bad thing.  I would keep the gum chewing to a “once in awhile” activity.

Question:  What is one way I can focus on my homework better?

Answer:  There are many answers to this question, but one suggestion I would give is to find a quiet place free of distractions like television.  Find that quiet place and just focus on the work to be done.