Congratulations to Alice and Shane for being Morton Middle School's Athletes of the Week!! Alice is a member of the girls cross country team and is having a great start to her first season. Her work ethic has strengthened an already strong girls' team. The team has placed high in several meets, and Alice has contributed by being in the top 10 for every race. She took 1st place at Lost Creek and has followed that up by placing 7th and 5th twice in very big races. Congratulations Alice, Keep working hard!! Shane is a member of the football team. He is an outstanding athlete and great teammate. Shane is an integral part of the football team on both sides of the ball. His hard work and dedication to not only the 7th grade team ,but to the entire Morton football program doesn't go unnoticed. Congratulations Shane, Keep working hard!!

The Aviators would like to give a huge shoutout to Coach Doring on his team earning Coach Doring's 200th victory last week vs Sidney. One incredible legacy. While 200 wins is an incredible milestone, Coach Doring’s impact goes far beyond the scoreboard. His care, dedication, and passion for the game have made a lasting difference in countless players’ lives. Coach Doring doesn’t just coach high school soccer—he invests in the future of the game. He gives his time to work with youth players and teams, helping young athletes develop their skills while creating a genuine love and passion for soccer. For Coach Doring, it has never simply been about wins and losses. It’s about building players, building teams, building character, and building a soccer community that will last well beyond the final whistle. 200 career wins is a remarkable achievement—but the legacy behind those 200 wins is what makes this milestone truly special. Congratulations, Coach Doring, on an incredible accomplishment and an even greater legacy! 200 WINS. ONE COACH. COUNTLESS LIVES IMPACTED. ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. FOR THE BADGE.

Congratulations to Charley Johnson and Jack Rosson for being Butler High School's Athletes of the Week!! Charley is the kind of athlete and teammate every coach hopes to have on their team. She consistently shows up to practice ready to work, takes feedback to heart, and is always looking for ways to improve her game. She is a dependable doubles partner who is always willing to step up and compete alongside a teammate, but she also isn’t afraid to challenge herself and take the court on her own in singles. One of the things that stands out most about Charley is the way she supports her teammates. When she isn’t playing her own match, you can almost always find her cheering on and encouraging someone else on our team. She genuinely wants to see everyone around her succeed, and that positive energy makes a difference. Congratulations Charley, Keep working hard!! Jack placed 6th this past week at the Northmont Invitational with a time of 16:25. Jack has been consistent all season and is primed for a great championship season and is working towards a return to the OHSAA State Championships. Congratulations Jack, Keep working hard!!

Our girls tennis team season came to a conclusion this past week at the OHSAA Sectional Championships. The girls battled all year and finished third overall in the MVL and represented the Aviators with pride at the OHSAA Sectional Championships. Our girls competed with confidence and determination. They challenged their opponents, supported their teammates, and represented the Aviators with Pride!! Way to go Ladies!! Congratulations on an awesome season!!

The Aviators have an exciting week ahead of us with it being Homecoming. We are celebrating our boy senior soccer players on Tuesday and our girl senior soccer players on Wednesday. The homecoming parade is Thursday, with the Homecoming football game on Friday and the dance on Saturday. Lets pack the stands and bring the energy! Come out to socialize, catch up with old friends, make some new memories, and most importantly, support our Aviators!! Our girls tennis team came to a conclusion this past week at the OHSAA Sectional Championships. The girls battled all year and finished third overall in the MVL and represented the Aviators with pride at the OHSAA Sectional Championships. Our girls competed with confidence and determination. They challenged their opponents, supported their teammates, and represented the Aviators with Pride!! Our boys and girls golf teams competed in the MVL championships last week. The boys finished the season tied for 1st place with Greenville and Troy. The girls team finished 2nd overall behind Greenville. Tonight our volleyball team is playing their Pink Out game. Great things are going on with our Aviators. We need your support in the stands!! We Are Aviators!!

The Aviators were honored to welcome home alumna Kendra Herber, Class of 2003, back to the SAC! Kendra shared a powerful message with our student-athletes about overcoming adversity, staying dedicated, making sacrifices, working hard to achieve your goals, and most importantly, making problems into opportunities. Kendra is the #1-ranked para tennis player in the world, and we are incredibly proud to call her an Aviator! A special thank you to the Optimist Club for sponsoring this event and making it possible to have Kendra back at the SAC and share her inspiring journey with our student-athletes. Thank you, Kendra, for sharing your inspiring journey and reminding our student-athletes that with perseverance, dedication, and hard work, anything is possible. #Aviators #Alumni #Inspiration #OvercomingAdversity #HardWork #Dedication #WeAreAviators

🎾 Miami Valley League Tournament Recap! 🎾 Our girls are peaking at the right time! What a day of tough competition, big points, and incredible effort at the Miami Valley League Tournament! 🏆 Tournament Results: 1st Singles: Ava Petty — 🥈 2nd Place 2nd Singles: Emma Filc — 🥈 2nd Place 3rd Singles: 🥉 3rd Place 1st Doubles: Olivia Bonifas & Kennedy Gross — 6th Place 2nd Doubles: Laura Koewler & Sam Cornelius — 6th Place More importantly, the girls showed what this team is all about. They placed the ball with confidence during big points, executed their serves and returns, and competed point-for-point against some really tough competition. We couldn’t be prouder of the fight, focus, and resilience they showed today. 💪🎾 The postseason is here, and this team is ready! 🔥 #GirlsTennis #MiamiValleyLeague #Tennis #Postseason #Compete #ProudCoach #WeAreAviators

🍗⛳️ A BIG THANK YOU TO RAISING CANE’S! 🐔💛 Our Girls Golf Team was treated to dinner from Raising Cane’s before today’s match, and we are so grateful for their generosity and support of our athletes! Thank you for helping fuel our girls and showing your support for our team. We truly appreciate our community partners who go above and beyond for our student-athletes! 🏌️‍♀️❤️ Thank you, Raising Cane’s! #ThankYou #RaisingCanes #GirlsGolf #CommunitySupport #GoTeam #WeAreAviators

⛳️ THE ROAD TO STATE CONTINUES! 🏆 Congratulations to our Boys Golf Team on an outstanding performance at the Sectional Tournament! By placing in the Top 4, our boys have officially qualified for the District Tournament! 🎉 The hard work, focus, and determination are paying off. We’re proud of this team and excited to see what’s next! 🏌️‍♂️ Keep pushing, boys! The road to STATE continues! 💪⛳️ #RoadToState #BoysGolf #DistrictBound #GoTeam #WeAreAviators

🏆 BUTLER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 🏆 Our final inductee is an incredible Aviator athlete who made her mark in both basketball and volleyball — Erica Busch Miller! 🏀🏐👏 Erica competed in basketball for two years, earning two varsity letters, before making an unforgettable impact on the volleyball court. 🏐 Volleyball: Erica earned an impressive four varsity letters and established herself as one of the premier players in Butler volleyball history. Her accomplishments include: 🏆 1995 Team Captain & MVP 🏆 Set the single-season kill record 🏆 1st Team All-GMVC — 1993 & 1994 🏆 1st Team All-Area — 1993 & 1994 🏆 1st Team All-District — 1994 🏆 District Player of the Year 🏆 Senior All-Star Team Erica’s talent, leadership, competitiveness, and dedication helped establish a lasting legacy for Butler volleyball. She truly was a beast on the court and a tremendous representative of the Aviators! 💙🏐 As we wrap up our introductions of this year’s Hall of Fame class, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Erica into the Butler Athletics Hall of Fame! Congratulations, Erica Busch Miller! You Earned It!! 🏆👏💙 #ButlerAthletics #ButlerHallOfFame #GoAviators #ButlerProud #HallOfFame #AviatorPride #ButlerVolleyball #ButlerBasketball

🏆 BUTLER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 🏆 Our next inductee is Michael Lauber, a standout two-sport Aviator who excelled in both football and basketball! 🏈🏀 Michael played football all four years for the Aviators and two years of Butler Basketball. 🏀 Basketball: Michael earned two varsity letters and helped his team capture a league championship in 1988. 🏆 🏈 Football: Michael earned three varsity letters and was a 2-time All-GMVC selection. In 1988, Michael was named Team Captain and MVP of the Aviators, highlighting his leadership and impact on the football field. 💪🏆 Michael’s dedication, leadership, and accomplishments made him an important part of the Butler Athletics tradition. Congratulations, Michael Lauber! You Earned It!! 🏆👏💙 #ButlerAthletics #ButlerHallOfFame #GoAviators #ButlerProud #HallOfFame #AviatorPride #ButlerFootball #ButlerBasketball

🏆 BUTLER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 🏆 Our next inductee is Adam Kirkendall, who made his mark as a dominant force on the mound for Butler Baseball! ⚾👏 Adam’s junior and senior seasons were nothing short of remarkable. ⚾ Senior Year: Adam was named League MVP and earned: 🏆 1st Team GMVC 🏆 1st Team All-Area 🏆 1st Team All-State ⚾ Junior Year: Adam was again named League MVP, earning: 🏆 1st Team GMVC 🏆 1st Team All-Area 🏆 Honorable Mention All-State Adam’s ability, competitiveness, and consistency on the mound made him one of the standout players in Butler Baseball history. Congratulations, Adam Kirkendall! You Earned It!! 🏆⚾💙 #ButlerAthletics #ButlerHallOfFame #GoAviators #ButlerBaseball #ButlerProud #HallOfFame #AviatorPride

🏆 BUTLER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 🏆 Our next inductee is John Hauer, whose incredible contributions to Aviator Athletics span more than four decades! 👏💙 Mr. Hauer dedicated 39 years to teaching for the Aviators while also becoming a familiar and beloved voice at Butler athletic events. 🎙️ His contributions include: 40+ years announcing Butler wrestling 25 years announcing boys and girls basketball 10 years announcing Track & Field 40+ years serving as a ticket taker, scoreboard operator, and timer at football games But Mr. Hauer's impact extended far beyond Butler. Throughout the Miami Valley, he announced events for more than 16 years. His contributions to the OHSAA were equally impressive. Mr. Hauer announced numerous boys and girls basketball tournament games and spent an incredible 25 years announcing the OHSAA State Championship Final Four for girls volleyball. For generations of athletes, coaches, families, and fans, John Hauer has been a familiar voice and a dedicated supporter of high school athletics. His commitment, service, and passion for the Aviators have made a lasting impact on our athletic community. Congratulations, John Hauer! You Earned It!! 🏆👏💙 #ButlerAthletics #ButlerHallOfFame #GoAviators #ButlerProud #HallOfFame #AviatorPride #OHSAA

🏆 BUTLER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 🏆 Our next inductee is a true Butler multi-sport standout — Mike Brockert! 👏 Mike made his mark in Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track & Field, showcasing his dedication, toughness, and athletic excellence throughout his Butler career. 🏃‍♂️ Cross Country: Mike earned 1st Team MCC honors, finished 3rd at Sectionals, 15th at Regionals, and placed 45th at the OHSAA State Championships during his senior season. 🤼 Wrestling: Mike was a League Champion, Sectional Champion, and finished 3rd at Regionals, qualifying for the OHSAA State Championships. 🏃 Track & Field: Mike finished 2nd at the MCC Championships in the 3200M, 2nd at Sectionals in the 3200M, and 6th at Regionals in the 3200M. 🏅 Adding to an incredible athletic career, Mike was selected as the 1977 Dave Sabec Award recipient. Mike, your accomplishments and contributions to Butler Athletics have left a lasting legacy. Congratulations, Mike Brockert! You Earned It!! 🏆👏💙 #ButlerAthletics #ButlerHallOfFame #GoAviators #ButlerProud #HallOfFame #CrossCountry #Wrestling #TrackAndField

🏆 BUTLER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 🏆 This Friday night, we celebrate the newest members of the Butler Athletics Hall of Fame! The ceremony will conclude with the introduction of our newest inductees in front of the home crowd at 6:39 PM during pregame. ⚽ Welcome, Inductee Coach Jerry Beck! ⚽ Coach Beck made Butler soccer history when he started the Butler Soccer program, with its inaugural season in 1976. In 1985, Coach Beck led his team to a league championship and a District Championship, earning a spot among the Top 8 teams in the state. That same year, he was named Miami Valley Coach of the Year. Coach Beck, your impact on Butler soccer and the athletes you coached will always be part of our history. Congratulations, Coach Beck! You earned it! 🏆⚽💙 #ButlerAthletics #ButlerHallOfFame #GoAviators #ButlerSoccer #HallOfFame #CoachJerryBeck

Congratulations to Kareena Vandervort and Tyler Aucoin for being Butler High School's Athletes of the Week. Kareena Vandervort who is a track star for the Aviators decided to try something new this fall by running cross country. She has been on fire finishing as our top racer in the last two races. She competed in her second cross country meet 2 weekends ago taking 6th place overall a the Piqua Night Race with a 19:12 and this past weekend at the Troy Twilight Invite she finished 6th out of 185 runners. Congratulations Karenna, Keep working hard!! Tyler Aucoin is a Junior-Striker, 29 goals in 11 games. Broke the single season scoring record after only ten games. Leads the area in goals scored. Tyler brings it every game, scoring at least one goal against every opponent we have faced. He works hard in the classroom and on the training ground. He is a great example to the younger players and a fantastic leader. Congratulations Tyler, Keep working hard!!

This Saturday is the 3rd annual Sarah and Kayla Memorial Walk/Run 5K. The run kicks off at the Rec Center at 9:00am. This Memorial funds scholarships that are awarded to a male and female athlete in remembrance of Sarah and Kayla who were tragically taken from us. If you have not registered, please do so and show your support. Go to www.sarahandkayla.org

We still have a lot of regular season left but boys golf moves into post season competition this Thursday in the OHSAA Sectional Championships. Our girls tennis team competes in the MVL Championships this Thursday as well. Last week the Varsity Volleyball team defeated Tipp City in 3 sets to move to 1st place in the MVL. They are back on the courts today vs West Carrollton. Boys Soccer is battling it out with Tipp and Troy. We currently have a loss to Troy, where Tipp and Troy tied. Girls soccer we are battling it out with Tipp and Troy as well where we took a loss to Troy but Tipp beat Troy. Both Boys and Girls Soccer will clash with Tipp in October. Our boys and girls cross country teams are on the road this week. Last Saturday the girls finished 4th overall at the Troy Twilight Invite. Standings can be found at mvlathletics.com. Boys golf currently is the leader with the MVL championships coming up Monday. Girls Golf is battling it out with Greenville and Troy for an MVL Title. Girls tennis is currently tied for 2nd place with Troy chasing the league leader, Tipp. Football is home this Friday against Greenville. Currently the Aviators are sitting in 3rd with a huge matchup coming with Troy on Oct. 2nd. Let's pack the stands this week and support our Aviators and the 2026 Class for the Athletic Hall of Fame. Complete schedules and results can be found at www.vandaliabutlerathletics.com

Congratulations to our Boys Golf Team - Bringing home a championship trophy shooting a 310 at the Wildcat Invitational. Bennett, Tim and Isaac finish tied for 6th place with a 77, rounding out the top four was Max with a 79 and finishing just behind with 80 was Zane. Way to go men, Keep Working Hard!!

Congratulations to Lexi Hayes on qualifying for the OHSAA District Championships on Tuesday Oct. 6th at Heatherwoode. Lexi punches her District Ticket in a playoff breaking the tie on the second hole. Way to go Lexi!! Good Luck!! The team had a strong showing today placing 7th overall.