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05/23/2024
Happy Graduation Day
We say one final goodbye to our four senior soccer players from the Class of 2024. Your impact on our program will never be forgotten. We wish you nothing but the very best as you go out and make your mark in this world. Enjoy your commencement this evening.
Congratulations!
2024 Soccer Graduates
Caleb Gardner
Nate James
Carter Knupp
Michael Tsilimos
Nate James Signs with Baldwin Wallace
Earlier this afternoon, Warren Harding Raiders' senior soccer player Nate James made it official by signing his Celebratory Letter of Intent to continue his cross county and track & field careers with Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio.
The Summa Cum Laude student-athlete has set numerous school records on the course and on the track and competed at the OHSAA Division I Regional Cross Country Meet in the fall. Later this week, he will compete at the OHSAA Division I Regional Track & Field Meet in the 800 meters. He will leave Warren Harding as the most decorated distance runner in the school's history.
On the pitch, Nate was a four year letter winner for the Raiders and earned All-Trumbull County honors. He also served as team captain for two seasons.
Congratulations Nate! We wish you the best! We are all so proud of you.
04/29/2024
Three Senior Players Honored for Academic Achievement
Warren Harding High School hosted its annual Honors Luncheon on Sunday afternoon, at Trumbull Country Club, for the Class of 2024. The Luncheon recognize those seniors who will be graduating as Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude Graduates on May 23rd at Packard Music Hall.
We are proud to announce that three players from the Warren Harding Raiders Boys' Soccer Team earned this prestigious recognition. They include:
Summa Cum Laude Graduates
Caleb Gardner
Nathan James
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Carter Knupp
In addition, we would like to recognize two seniors from the Warren Harding Raiders Girls' Soccer Team for earning Summa Cum Laude honors, including Mia Jones and Renn Rohrer.
Congratulations to all ten of the students who were honored and to our three players in particular. We are extremely proud of you.
We wish you all the best.
Go Raiders!
04/28/2024
Three Senior Soccer Standouts Receive Academic Scholarships
Three senior members of the Warren Harding Raiders Boys’ Soccer team were honored by the Warren City Schools Foundation at their 32nd Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday.
From left to right:
Michael Tsilimos
The Jay Lacy Memorial Scholarship
Carter Knupp
The Donald Lee Nelson Scholarship
The Cole-Williams Scholarship
Nathan James
The Warren City School District Administrators Scholarship
The Emil “Butch”Perunko Scholarship
Congratulations to these three fine young men on being honored with these prestigious scholarship awards and to all of the award recipients on Saturday.
Go Raiders!
04/25/2024
Caleb Gardner Makes College Commitment
Warren Harding Raiders’ senior Caleb Gardner recently announced his commitment to attend college and play soccer for the Lake Erie College Storm in Painesville, Ohio. The First Team All District and All American Conference standout set a single season school record for goals in a season (28) in 2023 and also added four assists.
Caleb, the son of Adam and Lisa Gardner, plans to study Sports Management/Administration when he gets to Painesville in the fall.
Congratulations Caleb! Your Raiders Soccer Family wishes you all the best. We are extremely proud of you.
Go Raiders!
Thank You…It’s Been a Blast!
After the 2017 Warren Harding Raiders boys’ soccer season, I approached Head Coach Tilden Tatebe about promoting the soccer program, via social media, by putting together a page. The 2018 campaign was my oldest son’s junior season and the participation numbers were beginning to shrink in the program. Other Harding programs, football and basketball in particular, receive the bulk of the support and publicity in the community. Parents and children in the Warren City Schools needed to become aware that there was another sport in the fall, other than football, where they could compete and be a part of a team. After getting Coach Tilden’s blessing, this page was born. Little did I know it would become a labor of love for six years and ignite a fire for writing that I did not know I had.
Unfortunately, with my youngest son completing his senior season in October, and his graduation in May, the time has come to “retire” the page. With one son graduating from college and one from high school in May, I will not be able to commit myself to attending every pre-season friendly and regular season match in the future, which is required to give this page the dedication and attention it deserves. I will keep the page active so the parents and kids can look back and relive their memories if they so choose. However, there will be no further posts or updates provided from this point forward.
On behalf of Coach Tatebe and the players, thank you for your support of the program and this page. I received many thanks and compliments on the page over the years so I am glad everyone enjoyed it, even if some match summaries were less than complimentary. I hope to see some of you at a Mollenkopf Stadium match in the future.
To the youth of Warren, soccer is a beautiful game that can take you to places beyond Warren. Don’t be fooled into thinking that football is the only sport that can take you places after high school.
As always, Go Raiders!
Sincerely,
Chris Knupp
01/04/2024
Support Warren Harding Swimming
Come out and support the Warren Harding Swim and Dive Boosters on January 12, 2024 as they host a Night at Races at Ciminero’s Banquet Center in Niles. The festivities begin at 6:00 PM.
Many of our players are members of the WGH Swim and Dive Team so help support them.
Go Raiders!
12/25/2023
From the Warren Harding Raiders Boys’ Soccer Family to yours…Merry Christmas!
11/26/2023
Assistance Needed for Raider Player
During the Warren Harding Raiders’ victory over the Ursuline Fighting Irish on October 3, the insulin pump of Harding’s junior defender Mason Bitner, who battles diabetes, was taken out of the Raiders’ dressing room. Unfortunately, insurance will not pay for a replacement until 2026. The lack of a pump has led to struggles for Mason to keep his sugar levels under control. His overall health is at risk.
A Go Fund Me account has been set up to assist the Bitner’s in helping secure a new pump for Mason. If you can, please find it in your heart to assist them.
Replace Mason Bitner’s Insulin Pump, organized by Kenneth Whitfield Hi, my name is Ken Whitfield and I’m asking for your help today for a young man… Kenneth Whitfield needs your support for Replace Mason Bitner’s Insulin Pump
11/23/2023
From the Warren Harding Raiders Boys’ Soccer Program…Happy Thanksgiving!
11/15/2023
Raiders Honored at District Banquet
The Youngstown District Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association held its 2023 Awards Banquet at the Maronite Center in Youngstown on Tuesday evening. As announced earlier this month, several members of the Warren Harding Raiders Boys’ Soccer were honored for their play during the 2023 season.
Those honored, from left to right in the photo include:
Darrik Hall (Junior)
Trumbull County Large School Honorable Mention
Caleb Gardner (Senior)
All Academic District Team
DIvision I All-District First Team
Carter Knupp (Senior)
All Academic District Team
DIvision I All-District First Team
Nathan James (Senior)
All Academic District Team
Trumbull County Large School First Team
Sebastian O’Brien (Junior)
DIvision I All-District First Team
Michael Tsilimos (Senior)
DIvision I All-District First Team
Mason Bitner (Junior)
Trumbull County Large School First Team
Congratulations fellas!
Go Raiders!
11/14/2023
2023 Season Officially Concludes with Banquet
The Warren Harding Soccer Boosters held their annual awards banquet on Monday, November 13th, at DiLucia’s Banquet Center, to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of the Warren Harding soccer teams. The banquet officially closed the book on the 2023 season.
During the festivities, Head Coach Tilden Tatebe announced the year-ending award winners. Congratulations to the following:
Offensive Player of the Year
Caleb Gardner (Senior)
Defensive Player of the Year
Mason Bitner (Junior)
Raider of the Year
Nathan James (Senior)
Senior Player of the Year
Carter Knupp
Junior Player of the Year
Sebastian O’Brien
Sophomore Player of the Year
Garrett Wonders
Freshman Player of the Year
Ari Flowers
JV Raider of the Year
Sean Reese (Freshman)
Warren Harding Soccer Boosters Senior Scholarship Award Winners
Nathan James
Carter Knupp
Four Year Letter Winners
Caleb Gardner (Senior)
Nathan James (Senior)
Carter Knupp (Senior)
Michael Tsilmos (Senior)
Three Year Letter Winners
Mason Bitner (Junior)
Darrik Hall (Junior)
Sebastian O’Brien (Junior)
Two Year Letter Winners
Levi Flowers (Junior)
Everett Miranda (Junior)
Kenyan Patterson (Junior)
Zander Thornton (Sophomore)
Garrett Wonders (Sophomore)
Jonathan Wonders (Sophomore)
First Year Letter Winner
Ari Flowers (Freshman)
Go Raiders!