Rough Rider All Sports Boosters

🏀 THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT. 🏀

More than 50 young athletes spent the week learning, competing, and having fun at the Rough Rider Boys Basketball Youth Camp. Led by Head Coach Curtis Black, his coaching staff, and members of the high school program, campers worked on their skills, built confidence, and got a glimpse of what it means to be part of Rough Rider Basketball.

It’s always exciting to see the next generation of Riders on the court. We can’t wait to watch their journeys unfold and see them continue through the Rough Rider program in the years ahead.

🏀🔥 CHAMPIONS IN JUNE. BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE. 🔥🏀

The Stanton Middle School girls basketball team brought home the championship at the Mount Union Shootout this week! 🏆

These young Lady Riders continue to embody the program’s values—Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together—while putting in the work this summer to prepare for the seasons ahead.

The future of Lady Rider Basketball is bright! ❤️🖤

CONGRATULATIONS, KYLE McQUEEN!

Roosevelt senior Kyle McQueen has officially signed to continue his academic and track & field career at Kent State University, where he will study Sport Management while competing for the Golden Flashes’ Division I program.

Kyle concludes an outstanding high school career as one of the top hurdlers in Ohio, earning:

• 2x Suburban League Champion – 110m Hurdles
• Suburban League Champion – 300m Hurdles
• OHSAA Division II Regional Champion – 110m Hurdles
• OHSAA Division II State Runner-Up – 110m Hurdles
• OHSAA Division II District Runner-Up – 110m Hurdles

Through years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, Kyle has represented Roosevelt and the Rough Rider track & field program with excellence. We are excited to see all he accomplishes at the next level and wish him continued success as he begins this new chapter at Kent State.

Congratulations, Kyle, and Go Flashes! 💛💙⚡️

🏊‍♂️💪 THE WORK CONTINUES 💪🏊‍♀️

The winter swim season may still be months away, but members of the Rough Rider Swim & Dive program are already putting in the work this summer.

After several historic seasons, this group isn’t content to simply look back on past success. They’re staying committed, building on that momentum, and preparing for what comes next.

It’s also been great to see incoming freshmen joining summer practices, getting to know their future teammates, and becoming part of the welcoming culture that makes Rough Rider athletics so special.

Every lap today is an investment in the season ahead.

🏈⛳ A GREAT DAY FOR ROUGH RIDER FOOTBALL! ⛳🏈

Saturday’s annual Rough Rider Football Golf Outing was a tremendous success, bringing together 92 golfers and countless supporters for a beautiful day on the course. Thanks to the generosity of the Rough Rider community, the outing raised more than $10,000 to help support team meals, clothing, and equipment throughout the season.

The Rough Rider All Sports Boosters would like to congratulate the football program and thank everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported the event. We also extend our appreciation to the many sponsors whose contributions helped make the outing possible. We’ll be recognizing those sponsors in the coming days.

A special thank you goes to Scott Hamilton and The Hammy for their incredible support. In addition to being the outing’s largest supporter, Scott spent hours at the event helping wherever he was needed. His commitment to Rough Rider Football and our community does not go unnoticed.

We would also like to thank LeeAngelo’s Kent for generously donating food for the outing while also participating as a golfer. Their continued support of Rough Rider athletics—including the donation of meals for many of our student-athlete events throughout the year—is greatly appreciated. Community partners like Lee Angelo’s help make opportunities like this possible.

Congratulations to our flight champions:

🏆 AM Flight Champions
Mark Snowberger, Tim Trowbridge, Rob Wise, and Mike Rankin

🏆 PM Flight Champions
Bryan Harvey, Troy Leavery, Shawn Bates, and Griffin Wise

What a great day to support our student-athletes and the future of Rough Rider Football.

🏈❤️🖤⛳

Love to see our Rough Rider athletic teams volunteering in our community

So much is happening in the world of field hockey in Kent, Ohio! 🏑

Our community just wrapped up the newly launched Saturday Stick Series program for incoming 6th-12th grade girls. The Roosevelt coaching staff was so proud to offer this free program to introduce new athletes and continue to grow the sport we love in a fun, supportive environment.

But ​Field Hockey this summer is just kicking-off! ​Registration is still open for the Kent Parks and Recreation summer camp. Starting the week of June 22nd campers will have the opportunity to work directly with Roosevelt coaches and high school volunteers on stick skills, game strategy, and fundamentals. ​Support Kent athletics and get your athlete registered today.

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🏖️ Coaches’ Summer Check-In 😎

Before practices, workouts, and game plans take over the calendar, our coaches are spending time with the people who matter most.

This week’s summer check-in features Coach Black and his family enjoying some well-earned time away in Florida. Safe travels and enjoy the break! ☀️🏀

Kent Roosevelt Boys Basketball

🏀 SUMMER WORK IS UNDERWAY 🏀

The Rough Rider Girls Basketball team has been busy this summer preparing for the upcoming season. From twice-weekly weight room sessions and summer league games to shootouts at Mount Union and the WTCBCA Summer Slam, the Lady Riders have been putting in the work.

Players are also taking part in the 10,000 Shot Challenge, helping with KYBA youth camps, and building team chemistry through player-led bonding activities throughout the summer.

Every workout, game, and rep is another step toward the season ahead. Looking forward to watching this group continue to grow.

🏀❤️ HEAD DOWN. EYES UP. ❤️🏀

The future of Lady Rider Basketball was on full display this week at the Lady Rider Youth Basketball Camp.

Girls in grades 3-8 spent the week developing their basketball skills, learning the fundamentals of the game, competing with teammates, and having fun alongside our high school coaches and players.

More than just basketball, campers embraced the core values of the Lady Rider program. They learned the meaning behind “Head Down, Eyes Up”—working through challenges, pushing themselves to improve, and overcoming obstacles. They also put “Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together” into action through team activities that emphasized effort, teamwork, and understanding the important role every player has in helping a team succeed.

A great week of learning, growth, and Lady Rider pride. The future is bright! 🏀