Blitz Drive Raises More Than $30,000

Cowley coaches and staff members took to the streets for the school’s annual Blitz Drive Aug. 24 and raised more than $30,000 for Tiger Booster Club scholarships. The Blitz Drive also succeeded in gaining several new Tiger Booster Club members. “The people in Cowley County continue to make each Blitz Drive a success,” Tom Saia, Cowley athletic director, said. “Each year we surpass the goal we set. I think that is a tribute to our coaches’ success in the their programs.

The money we raise helps us to bring in some of the top athletes in the country. I can’t say thank you enough to the people in Cowley County.” The Tiger Booster Club has six levels of membership that range from $75 to $2,500. TBC members are admitted free to all Tiger sporting events. Anyone interested in becoming a Tiger Booster Club member can contact the Cowley athletic department at 441-5246.

TBC golf tourney a success
With 31 teams taking part in the 10th annual Tiger Booster Club Skins Golf Tournament Aug. 14 at the Arkansas City Country Club, the event was once again a huge success. Tom Saia, athletic director, was pleased with the amount of money that was raised for Tiger Booster Club scholarships. “We appreciate everybody that participated in the tournament, it just keeps getting better and better every year,” Saia said. “It’s a great way to kick off the year for athletics.” The four-man team of Todd Randall, Lance Lusk, Larry Rohr and Wayne Ramsey was the low net team at the tournament with an 18-under par 54. The team of Mark Phillips, Jeremy Mull, Ryan Baker and Jay Wickhof took home low gross honors with a 19-under 53.

After the tournament, a Nike golf bag donated by Sid Regnier and a trip to Pagosa Springs, Colo., donated by Bryce Roderick were auctioned off. Sheree Utash was awarded the golf bag with a top bid of $145, and Steve and Carol Hearne had the high bid of $400 for the week stay in Pagosa Springs. Rubbermaid and Great Western Dining donated prizes for the on-course contests.

Fall 2004