March 8, 2012:

Brian Sullivan, a former UAHS basketball player and a current freshman at Miami University, became the first Miami player since Josh Hausfeld in 2003 to be named to the MAC All-Freshman Team. He was one of the most lethal 3-point shooters in the country this season, ranking first in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage at one point.

According to the latest NCAA statistics, Sullivan ranked 47th in made 3-pointers per game and eighth in 3-point field goal percentage.

He knocked down 79 triples this season, which ranked second on Miami's single-season charts, while his 44.9 shooting percentage from long range ranked eighth. Sullivan drained eight treys at Vanderbilt on Jan. 2, which tied for third on Miami's single-game list and were the most by a MAC player this season and the most by a freshman in Miami history. He nailed six triples at Western Michigan on Jan. 28, which tied for 10th on Miami's single-game list.

From the Sunday, February 26, 2012 Dispatch:

Not only did Upper Arlington’s girls swim team earn its eighth straight Division I state championship yesterday, but it answered a personal challenge along the way.

With the title clinched and one event remaining, the foursome of Gracie Long, Lauren Comer, Jenny Smith and Gabby Veri broke a 12-year-old state record in the 400-yard freestyle. Their time of 3 minutes, 24.24 seconds beat the mark of 3:25.69 set by Toledo Notre Dame Academy in 2000.

That year, most of the girls on the UA relay team were not yet in grade school.

“We’ve been going after that one for a few years now,” coach Dan Peterkoski said. “We’ve had some really good athletes on that relay that didn’t do it. Those four ladies just pounded it.”

Ironically, the path to another state team title began on the strength of a second-place finish. Upper Arlington’s 200 medley relay team took second in the opening event, and freshman Long’s tie for third and senior Jessica Miller’s eighth-place finish in the 200 freestyle pushed the Golden Bears to the top of the standings with 63.5 points.

From there, the final outcome was never in doubt, as Upper Arlington had three state champions, three runners-up and one third-place finisher, and compiled 300.5 points.

Read the entire article here.

The Upper Arlington Golden Bears Youth Football Camp will focus on football fundamentals, skill development and fun! Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a UA mini football (included in registration fees). The UAHS football coaches, along with current and former Golden Bear players will run the camp.

This camp is open to students entering grades 2 -8 for the 2012 -2013 school year and will be held on June 11 - 13 from 8:30 - 11:30 am at the Marv Moorehead Stadium.

Registrations received before May 10 are $80; after May 10, the registration is $90.

Print the information and registration form here.

Questions? Please email Michael Schaefer, Boys Athletic Director / Assistant Varsity Football Coach, or call him at 487-5212.

The National Federation of State High School Coaches Association selected Dan Peterkoski to receive the 2011 Mideast Sectional Coach of the Year Award for Girls Swimming and Diving.

The Mideast section includes the states of Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

Congratulations Dan!

The 2011-2012 wrestling team, Head Coach Matt Stout, UA Schools Business Services Manager Chris Potts, Boys Athletic Director Michael Schaefer, Principal Kip Greenhill, UA wrestling alums, and the UA Wrestling Boosters welcomed their guest of honor Mr. Tom Saunders on December 5 at the Golden Bear Invitational Tournament and followed that with the official dedication and naming of the Tom Saunders Wrestling Room.

Thanks to the generous support of donors anchored by Mr. Saunders, a two-time state qualifier and Upper Arlington's first state champion in 1964, Upper Arlington now enjoys a beautifully renovated room.

See more photos at UAWrestling.org

Former UAHS wrestling coach Lee Spitzer was inducted into The Ohio Capital Conference's Hall of Fame at the Fall Executive Meeting on Monday, November 7 at The Medallion Club in Westerville, Ohio. The Conference inducted the first members in the Spring of 1997 and there are currently 32 individuals who are enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

"We are pleased to recognize the accomplishments and contributions that these individuals have added to their institutions and the rich legacy of our Conference," said Dave Cecutti, Commissioner of the Ohio Capital Conference.

Enshrines were selected through a nomination process by the member schools and final selections were made by the Hall of Fame Committee made up of Athletic Directors and the Conference Commissioner.

Lee Spitzer was the Head Wresting Coach at Upper Arlington High School for 27 years (1980-2006) and remains the winningest wrestling coach in the schools history with 238 wins. Spitzer has coached three (3) individual state champion wrestlers and six runner-ups. His teams have won six Ohio Capital Conference Championships, three Central District Titles and in 23 State Tournament appearances. His Golden Bear teams have finished no less than six times in the Top Ten. In 1986 Spitzer was honored as the Ohio High School Division I Wrestling Coach of the Year. In 1992 he was inducted into the Ohio Wrestling Hall of Fame.

About the Ohio Capital Conference:

The Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) was established in 1966 with five member schools joining the league. After 44 years of existence, the OCC currently has 32 member schools that compete in four divisions and sponsor 25 interscholastic sports. The Ohio Capital Conference is one of the largest high school conferences in the country.

The Golden Bears girls water polo team captured its second consecutive state title on Saturday, October 22 in Mason, with a 15-10 win over Thomas Worthington, winning the program's 12th state title overall.

UAHS defeated Napoleon 13-11 Friday, October 21, to advance to the finals. Head coach Dan Peterkoski said this year's team, which finished 27-1, had to learn how to be successful.

Read the UA News article about the Girls' Water Polo Team!

Read the article in UA This Week

Photo courtesy of UA This Week