Winter Weather and Island Basketball Don’t Mix

Put in Bay School SportsPursuant to a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, Put-in-Bay Panther Basketball for Saturday, 18 January 2020, is cancelled.  Coach Shuffenecker said, “The weather has not been kind this season, but we look forward to our next home game on Monday at 1pm versus Monclova Christian Academy.”

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Hancock, Seneca, Sandusky, Lucas, Ottawa, Wood and
  Wyandot counties.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to move into the area this
  evening. The heaviest snow will fall tonight before becoming
  mixed with and changing over to freezing rain and sleet Saturday
  morning. The freezing rain and sleet should only last one to
  three hours before the it transitions to all rain as
  temperatures warm to near 40 degrees Saturday afternoon.

Put-in-Bay Basketball Cancels January 11th Home Games

Great Lakes Islands Basketball Tournament

Panthers on fast break to the basket

Due to potential inclement weather and visiting team travel distance, Saturday, 11 January 2020, games are canceled.  The Panthers will return to action Saturday, January 18th, versus the Woodward Polar Bears.

Put-in-Bay basketball did play Thursday night at Monclova Christian Academy. The Thunder swept the Panthers in friendly competition.  The girls battled tough, albeit a bit rusty as it was their first game after a long holiday break.  The final score was 22-32.  Cecilia Glauser led the team with 8 points.  The boy’s team went into competition against a very strong Thunder team.  The boys were defeated 20-53.  Doug Steidl led the team with 12 points.  The girl’s current record is 5-2 and the boy’s record is 1-7.  Both teams look to match their effort with better execution to get back into the winning column.

 

 

Great Lakes Trophy Arrives

The Great Lakes Islands Basketball trophy the Lady Panthers won in the competition held in December 2019 has arrived on South Bass Island.  Put-in-Bay School will proudly display it in the trophy case in the hallway leading to the gymnasium.  It will serve as a symbol of the team’s hard work and as a reminder to pursue goals with dedication.  Thanks to Mackinac Island School for mailing the trophy!  Photos by Shuffenecker

Register Early for Browns Backers Draft Day 5K & Kids Fun Run

Draft Day 5K

Saturday, April 25, 2020

The 6th Annual Draft Day 5k will take place on the historic island of Put-in-Bay, Ohio, on Saturday 25 April 2020.  Every participant will receive an Official Draft Day 5k Jersey, Draft Day 5k reusable tote bag, free lunch, drink discounts, tickets into a raffle for Cleveland Browns autographed footballs, framed and signed pictures and more!  This event will benefit the Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers charities.

NEW THIS YEAR:

DO A VIRTUAL 5K RACE TO BENEFIT THE LEIBB!

REGISTER AND RECEIVE A RACE DAY SHIRT, CUSTOM BAG AND CUSTOM BIB!

Virtual Race Information:

A Virtual 5K (or any other virtual race) is a race that you choose to complete where ever and whenever you would like. You can walk, run, or use a treadmill. The beauty of a virtual race is that you can run the race at your pace at your convenience.

*    It is not required to report your time.  If reporting your virtual race time, you must contact us within two days after the actual race.  You will not be eligible for any awards and your time will not be listed with the other participants.

**  You do not attend the actual race.  If you would wish attend the race after registering, notify the race day registration table that you were signed up of a virtual race.

Register Here by April 8th to receive this year’s race shirt!

Browns Backers 5k

2019 Race Start

PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Mr. Ed’s Bar & Grille

300 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Opens at 9:00 am

RACE LOCATION

DeRivera Park  (in front of the Fish Bowl/Mossbacks)

371 Catawba Avenue    Put-in-Bay, Ohio  43456

RACE START TIMES

10:10  Kids Fun Run

10:20 am  5k Run/Walk  (subject to change)

 

LAKE ERIE ISLANDS BROWNS BACKERS SUPPORT CHARITIES!

Your support of this race is greatly appreciated as proceeds from the race will go directly to the Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers for their 2019 – 2020 charities.  This year the LEIBB donated money to local, regional and national foundations and charities including the: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Discretionary Fund, Ottawa County “Kids for Christmas” which will put food on the table and a present under the tree for local area families in need, “Red Nose Day” to end child poverty, Lake Erie Islands Nature Camp, Put-in-Bay Arts Council, Cleveland Browns Foundation, and five Put-in-Bay High School scholarships.  The scholarships included the Gustav Heineman Scholarship, Ricky Dysert Scholarship, Jer-Bear Scholarship, Jeff Verhoff Scholarship, and two $1500 scholarship from the Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers.  The LEIBB is a non-profit organization established in 2001.

For more information call club secretary Kelly Mohn at 419-341-2976.

 

Panthers Win Trophies in Great Lakes Tournament

Great Lakes Islands Basketball Tournament

Championship and “The Rock” Trophies

WPIB radio covered the Put-in-Bay Panthers Basketball Team in a live television broadcast on Saturday, 7 December 2019.  The girls team Great Lakes Islands Basketball Tournamentwon the championship and the boys harvested the Mackinac vs. Put-in-Bay Rock.  Coach Shuffenecker provides the following write-up:

Great Lakes BasketballPut-in-Bay Panthers had a very successful Great Lakes Islands Tournament! The girls repeated as the champions with three thrilling games.  The Panther Girls started the tournament versus Beaver Island and had a tough back-and-forth game.  With less than a minute to go the Panthers found themselves down three; during a timeout coach Schuffenecker drew up a play for senior Hannah Lentz and she nailed a three pointer to tie the game.  After a change of possession, Kate Byrnes got a loose ball and raced down and hit a buzzer-beating shot to secure

Great Lakes Islands Basketball Tournament

Panthers on fast break to the basket

the victory. It was the boys’ turn against Beaver Island next.  Beaver Island proved too powerful for the Panthers and the boys were defeated.  The girls then took on the Washington Island Bucks from Wisconsin.  The girls took the lead early and did not look back.  They finished the day 2-0 and in control of their destiny.  The boys played the Bucks next and fell in defeat, despite some hot shooting from the three-point line.  The boys were 0-2 and still had the rivalry game versus Mackinac Island.   Later that night the teams enjoyed an evening of games together.

The Panthers woke up Saturday with just one game each.  Both teams would play their rival, Mackinac Island.  The Rock Trophies were on the line.  The trophies were created by the late Voice of the Panthers, Patrick Myers.  Both teams wanted to maintain the trophies.   The girls also had the tournament championship to play for.

Great Lakes Islands Basketball TournamentThe boys would play first.  Earlier in the day the Islanders won the boys tournament with an undefeated record.  Although not being able to win the championship, the boys were determined to finish strong in the final contest.  Jacob king led the Panthers to an early lead.  He scored all 19 first-half points and the Panthers led at the break, 19-16.  The Panthers held a comfortable lead throughout the second half.  The pesky Lakers of Mackinac never gave up, but when the clock hit zero the Panther boys were victorious and “The Rock” stays on South Bass Island.   Put-in-bay Panthers had a very successful Great Lakes Islands Tournament! The girls repeated as the champions with three thrilling games. The Panther Girls started the tournament versus Beaver Island and had a tough back-and-forth game. With less than a minute to go the Panthers found themselves down three; during a timeout coach Schuffenecker drew up a play for senior Hannah Lentz and she nailed a three pointer to tie the game. After a change of possession, Kate Byrnes got a loose ball and raced down and hit a buzzer-beating shot to secure the victory. It was the boys' turn against Beaver Island next. Beaver Island proved too powerful for the Panthers and the boys were defeated. The girls then took on the Washington Island Bucks from Wisconsin. The girls took the lead early and did not look back. They finished the day 2-0 and in control of their destiny. The boys played the Bucks next and fell in defeat, despite some hot shooting from the three-point line. The boys were 0-2 and still had the rivalry game versus Mackinac Island. Later that night the teams enjoyed an evening of games together. The Panthers woke up Saturday with just one game each. Both teams would play their rival, Mackinac Island. The Rock Trophies were on the line. The trophies were created by the late Voice of the Panthers, Patrick Myers. Both teams wanted to maintain the trophies. The girls also had the tournament championship to play for. The boys would play first. Earlier in the day the Islanders won the boys tournament with an undefeated record. Although not being able to win the championship, the boys were determined to finish strong in the final contest. Jacob king led the Panthers to an early lead. He scored all 19 first-half points and the Panthers led at the break, 19-16. The Panthers held a comfortable lead throughout the second half. The pesky Lakers of Mackinac never gave up, but when the clock hit zero the Panther boys were victorious and "The Rock" stays on South Bass Island. The final game of the tournament was set up for all the marbles. The girls knew if they won, the championship would be Put-in-Bay's. Panthers led by two at the break, 6-4, and after a back-and-forth game the panthers found themselves down three again with a timeout and less than ten seconds to go. The Panthers leaned on Hannah Lentz once more, and Coach Schuffenecker drew up a play at her spot. Hannah performed in the clutch and nailed a three-point shot to force overtime at 20-20. In OT, with five seconds to go, Elena Schroeder, from the deck of the boat, nailed the game-winning, rock winning, and tournament-winning shot. The girls finished 3-0 and back-to-back Great Lakes Islands Tournament Champions. What a set of games and a great finish to the four-school competition! For next year, Put-in-Bay has extended an invitation to our Great Lakes foes to continue the series. The Put-in-Bay School basketball program thanks Mackinac Island for being great hosts. The Panthers return to action tomorrow for a boys game at Genoa. The beat goes on!

The final game of the tournament was set up for all the marbles.  The girls knew if they won, the championship would be Put-in-Bay’s.  Panthers led by two at the break, 6-4,  and after a back-and-forth game the panthers found themselves down three again with a timeout and less than ten seconds to go.  The Panthers leaned on Hannah Lentz once more,  and Coach Great Lakes Islands Basketball TournamentSchuffenecker drew up a play at her spot.  Hannah performed in the clutch and nailed a three-point shot to force overtime at 20-20.  In OT, with five seconds to go, Elena Schroeder, from the deck of the boat, nailed the game-winning, rock winning, and tournament-winning shot.   The girls finished 3-0 and back-to-back Great Lakes Islands Tournament Champions.   What a set of games and a great finish to the four-school competition!

For next year, Put-in-Bay has extended an invitation to our Great Lakes foes to continue the series.   The Put-in-Bay School basketball program thanks Mackinac Island for being great hosts.

The Panthers return to action tomorrow for a boys game at Genoa.  The beat goes on!

Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers Draft Day 5K & Kids Fun Run

Draft Day 5K

Saturday, April 25, 2020

The 6th Annual Draft Day 5k will take place on the historic island of Put-in-Bay, Ohio.  Whether you like to run or walk, make plans to enter one of the races and then celebrate the NFL draft with us!

Every participant will receive an Official Draft Day 5k Jersey, Draft Day 5k reusable tote bag, free lunch, drink discounts, tickets into a raffle for Cleveland Browns autographed footballs, framed and signed pictures and more!  This event will benefit the Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers charities.

NEW THIS YEAR !

WE OFFER AN OPTION TO DO A VIRTUAL 5K RACE TO BENEFIT THE LEIBB!

REGISTER AND RECEIVE A RACE DAY SHIRT, CUSTOM BAG AND CUSTOM BIB!

Virtual Race Information:

A Virtual 5K (or any other virtual race) is a race that you choose to complete where ever and whenever you would like. You can walk, run, or use a treadmill. The beauty of a virtual race is that you can run the race at your pace at your convenience.

*    It is not required to report your time.  If reporting your virtual race time, you must contact us within two days after the actual race.  You will not be eligible for any awards and your time will not be listed with the other participants.

**  You do not attend the actual race.  If you would wish attend the race after registering, notify the race day registration table that you were signed up of a virtual race.

Register Here by April 8th to receive this year’s race shirt!

Browns Backers 5k

2019 Race Start

PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Mr. Ed’s Bar & Grille

300 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Opens at 9:00 am

RACE LOCATION

DeRivera Park  (in front of the Fish Bowl/Mossbacks)

371 Catawba Avenue    Put-in-Bay, Ohio  43456

RACE START TIMES

10:10  Kids Fun Run

10:20 am  5k Run/Walk  (subject to change)

 

LAKE ERIE ISLANDS BROWNS BACKERS SUPPORT CHARITIES!

Your support of this race is greatly appreciated as proceeds from the race will go directly to the Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers for their 2019 – 2020 charities.  This year the LEIBB donated money to local, regional and national foundations and charities including the: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Discretionary Fund, Ottawa County “Kids for Christmas” which will put food on the table and a present under the tree for local area families in need, “Red Nose Day” to end child poverty, Lake Erie Islands Nature Camp, Put-in-Bay Arts Council, Cleveland Browns Foundation, and five Put-in-Bay High School scholarships.  The scholarships included the Gustav Heineman Scholarship, Ricky Dysert Scholarship, Jer-Bear Scholarship, Jeff Verhoff Scholarship, and two $1500 scholarship from the Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers.  The LEIBB is a non-profit organization established in 2001.

For more information call club secretary Kelly Mohn at 419-341-2976.