Xavier Sports

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!
While they will still volunteer at times for Xavier High School, because they both bleed Xavier Blue, Kathy and Mike Bates have retired from their long-time roles. "We now will be able to watch the sunset, and have dinner before Xavier games. It’s time to say goodbye to our home away from home," said Kathy.

The AD for the past 29 years, Kathy “officially” retired Aug. 13 in 2021, ending a teaching, coaching and administrative career that started 45 years ago at the high school in Appleton, WI. Her husband, Mike, has also retired from his role after nearly 50 years, mostly as a volunteer for Xavier Athletics; he coached for 28 years at the high school, as well as donated countless hours over many years promoting Xavier Athletics on social media.

“We will truly miss the day-to-day interaction with the student-athletes, coaches, administrators, staff, Xavier families, the Xavier Booster Club as well as game officials, conference commissioners, other ADs across the state, media, and the WIAA personnel,” said Kathy. “It has been a pleasure to work with so many great people for so many years.

“It’s been a special ride at a special place. Now is the time for the next generation to step up, and move into a great opportunity at a great school,” Kathy offered. “It’s time for Luke Herriges, the new Xavier athletic director, to take the reins. He is someone with the passion, energy, leadership and the commitment to continue the successes of the athletic program, and he will embrace our coaches, athletes, and the Xavier family.

“We wish for continued and improved success for the students, families, staff, colleagues and the entire Xavier community. Without a doubt, Xavier is a very unique place. We have so many great memories, and Xavier will always remain in our hearts,” added Kathy. Both are 1971 grads of XHS.

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The storm that passed through the area earlier today didn't tip the goal post in the north end zone on the football game field at Xavier. The goal post was unbolted and then "tipped" by workers who could then install the new, orange flags at the top of each upright.

CROSS COUNTRY: The practice for the Xavier coed Cross Country team, for all runners, will be from 3:00 to 5:00 each day, Monday Aug. 16 thru Friday Aug. 20, not a 4:00 start.

THANKS to the individuals who each spent a few hours on each of several days during the past week, including one day to volunteer during an ugly humid, 100-degree heat index day, to get the facility ready for 2021 home Football games.

MISSING HURDLES:
To the person(s) who “borrowed” a hurdle from Xavier High School for your summer workouts, please return it as soon as possible to SHED A near the track at the school.

STATS, STANDINGS, CONFERENCE INFO and much, much more may be found via the WisSports web site, for football and other sports. Bookmark this link:
https://www.wissports.net

SPORTS SCHEDULES for Xavier High School athletic teams are available online. Bookmark the link with this post to find the Hawks' sports schedules & calendar online. It is the quickest way to get the correct, current schedules for Xavier. GO HAWKS!!

https://bayconference.org/public/genie/169/school/1482/

SIGN UP - BE NOTIFIED --- of any schedule change:
Be sure that you always have the current, correct schedule for Xavier Sports teams. Schedules of Xavier High School athletics are subject to change because of the weather, covid-19 or other factors. And, ANYONE may sign up... parents, students, grandparents, friends, news media, etc. Read more:
http://www.XavierHawksSports.com/sign-up-be-notified.html

KATHY BATES ATHLETIC FUND:
Please consider supporting the Kathy Bates Athletic Fund via the link with this post.

Bates, a 1971 Xavier grad, will retire from Xavier High School in August 2021... ending a teaching, coaching and administrative career at the school that began 45 years ago. As a tribute to her dedicated service, the Xavier Catholic Schools Foundation has established a spend-down fund in her name: the "Kathy Bates Athletic Fund" with the primary purpose to provide support to the Xavier Athletic Department. Read more:
http://XavierHawksSports.com/kathy-bates-athletic-fund.html

WIAA Basketball assignments, boys & girls, for 2022 are released:
** BOYS D3 for Xavier:https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Results/Basketball_Boys/2022/d3%20bracket.pdf

** GIRLS D3 for Xavier: (link updated)https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Results/Basketball_Girls/2022/d3%20g%20bracket.pdf

** ALL Divisions:
https://www.wiaawi.org

CAMP FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM -- The 15th event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 on the football field at Xavier High School.

* MORE INFO, 2021 EVENT:
http://www.XavierHawksSports.com/camp-for-kids-with-autism.html
The camp is held on Rocky Bleier Field on the Knights of Columbus Sports Complex, which is located directly "behind" Xavier High School at 1600 W. Prospect Ave. in Appleton, WI. The event is conducted by the coaches and players of the Xavier High Football program, in conjunction with the Autism Society of the Fox Valley (ASFV) plus the Xavier Booster Club.

* XAVIER HAWKS FOOTBALL ON FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/Xavier-Hawks-Football-108367928210080/
Updates and the registration form regarding the camp will eventually be available via a NEW page called Xavier Hawks Football on Facebook.

XAVIER HAWKS FOOTBALL:
A new page on Facebook will now be the place to find lots of info regarding Xavier Football. Our retirement plans will include travel, relaxing, watching the sun set, and, yes, still watching the Hawks.
https://www.facebook.com/Xavier-Hawks-Football-108367928210080