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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Volleyball Playoff Schedules
Volleyball schedules released just moments ago.
7th/8th grade plays Thursday, 5 p.m. @ St. Emydius against SAIC. If they win their playoff game, the championship will be played Monday, November 11th at 6:15 p.m.
The 5th/6th grade plays Saturday, 11 a.m. @ St. Stephen. Their championship game if they win will be a little over 24 hours later, Sunday, November 10th at 2:30 p.m.
7th/8th grade plays Thursday, 5 p.m. @ St. Emydius against SAIC. If they win their playoff game, the championship will be played Monday, November 11th at 6:15 p.m.
The 5th/6th grade plays Saturday, 11 a.m. @ St. Stephen. Their championship game if they win will be a little over 24 hours later, Sunday, November 10th at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
7th/8th grade soccer team shutout in finale
In a rematch of last year's championship game, the 7th/8th graders were shutout 2-0 in their final game of the season.
Their troubles all year have been putting the ball in the net, combining for only five goals the entire season.
Averaging less than a goal a game will not win you many games. It won them one.
Defensively, they had a handful of breakdowns in every game, but never yielded more than three goals, and their worse loss all season was a 3-0 shutout.
Again Saturday at West Sunset, the forwards just didn't click and the 7th/8th grade (1-7) was shutout for the fourth time. Half of their games they didn't register a goal.
It wasn't for a lack of effort in games, as all the boys did as much as they could. But without good fundamentals of soccer, it's hard to compete in division two.
They can take some consolation in the fact that they were in every game and did beat one of the top teams in the division.
But they will also look back at a lost opportunity because a goal or two here, or a breakdown or two less, they could've done something no St. Mary's soccer team has done before.
Sadly, this could be the last soccer team at the school for a while. With only a handful of 7th graders on the team, and no other team besides this one, soccer could be going on hiatus.
Two players will be selected to the CYO Achievement Game with the announcement coming in this week's highlights.
Alan finished the year with three goals, while Jackie and Thomas scored the only other two.
Their troubles all year have been putting the ball in the net, combining for only five goals the entire season.
Averaging less than a goal a game will not win you many games. It won them one.
Defensively, they had a handful of breakdowns in every game, but never yielded more than three goals, and their worse loss all season was a 3-0 shutout.
Again Saturday at West Sunset, the forwards just didn't click and the 7th/8th grade (1-7) was shutout for the fourth time. Half of their games they didn't register a goal.
It wasn't for a lack of effort in games, as all the boys did as much as they could. But without good fundamentals of soccer, it's hard to compete in division two.
They can take some consolation in the fact that they were in every game and did beat one of the top teams in the division.
But they will also look back at a lost opportunity because a goal or two here, or a breakdown or two less, they could've done something no St. Mary's soccer team has done before.
Sadly, this could be the last soccer team at the school for a while. With only a handful of 7th graders on the team, and no other team besides this one, soccer could be going on hiatus.
Two players will be selected to the CYO Achievement Game with the announcement coming in this week's highlights.
Alan finished the year with three goals, while Jackie and Thomas scored the only other two.
Victoria saves the 7th/8th graders
Shellshocked. Stunned. Baffled.
Just a few words that summed up the first few minutes of the 7th/8th grade girls final volleyball game of the regular season.
This team, built to contend for a championship, found themselves in a 10-0 hole to start the first set, against a team that entered the game with just two wins.
Yes, they played without Edwena, but consider the fact that Edwena isn't on the court all the time. If the girls show even half the signs they did Saturday, it will be one and done.
After scoring a few points, they once again self destructed. Vivianna, Fiona, Ivy and even Victoria faulted on serves.
Down 24-17, the 7th/8th graders were a point away from losing the first set. It would've been an epic fail considering they were completely out of sort and sleepwalked their way through the start of the game.
They forced a sideout to make it 24-18 and then Victoria pulled a rabbit out of her hat, serving eight straight balls over for points, rallying the girls to an undeserving, but yet remarkable 26-24 first set win.
The second set was a little easier as they won 25-10.
Victoria set an unofficial St. Mary's record by serving 15 straight balls over for points as she put the girls out to a 7-0 lead in set two.
After a scolding in between sets, the 7th/8th grade (6-2) looked more focused and played with a sense of urgency. They cutdown on their faults, served solidly and started setting up the bump, set and spike.
They'll need to do that and more come playoff time, because any of the four teams that are in the post-season can win the championship. There are no easy games the rest of the way.
For the better part of the first set, the girls looked uninterested, lethargic, and content with just trading bumps. They weren't aggressive, didn't set up spikes and were overall disoriented.
It didn't help they dug themselves that early hole. And with the 0 looming large on the scoreboard, the girls were tight and reverted back to playing bump ball.
But all that is now in the past. It's two games to win it all, one loss ends it all.
By far this is the best lowest division in the six years of St. Mary's volleyball. Realistically, the four teams in this division that are in the playoffs could compete in at least the next two highest divisions.
Going forward, they can ill afford any performance that resembled the early stages of the first set.
Just a few words that summed up the first few minutes of the 7th/8th grade girls final volleyball game of the regular season.
This team, built to contend for a championship, found themselves in a 10-0 hole to start the first set, against a team that entered the game with just two wins.
Yes, they played without Edwena, but consider the fact that Edwena isn't on the court all the time. If the girls show even half the signs they did Saturday, it will be one and done.
After scoring a few points, they once again self destructed. Vivianna, Fiona, Ivy and even Victoria faulted on serves.
Down 24-17, the 7th/8th graders were a point away from losing the first set. It would've been an epic fail considering they were completely out of sort and sleepwalked their way through the start of the game.
They forced a sideout to make it 24-18 and then Victoria pulled a rabbit out of her hat, serving eight straight balls over for points, rallying the girls to an undeserving, but yet remarkable 26-24 first set win.
The second set was a little easier as they won 25-10.
Victoria set an unofficial St. Mary's record by serving 15 straight balls over for points as she put the girls out to a 7-0 lead in set two.
After a scolding in between sets, the 7th/8th grade (6-2) looked more focused and played with a sense of urgency. They cutdown on their faults, served solidly and started setting up the bump, set and spike.
They'll need to do that and more come playoff time, because any of the four teams that are in the post-season can win the championship. There are no easy games the rest of the way.
For the better part of the first set, the girls looked uninterested, lethargic, and content with just trading bumps. They weren't aggressive, didn't set up spikes and were overall disoriented.
It didn't help they dug themselves that early hole. And with the 0 looming large on the scoreboard, the girls were tight and reverted back to playing bump ball.
But all that is now in the past. It's two games to win it all, one loss ends it all.
By far this is the best lowest division in the six years of St. Mary's volleyball. Realistically, the four teams in this division that are in the playoffs could compete in at least the next two highest divisions.
Going forward, they can ill afford any performance that resembled the early stages of the first set.
3rd/4th grade so close in final game
The 3rd/4th grade girls were so close in their final game of the year but fell 25-21, 26-24 to wrap up their season.
Both sets were close and the girls even had a 20-18 lead in the second set. But the other team caught a few breaks with the ball clipping the net. On those balls, the 3rd/4th graders had no chance and a point of two was the difference in the contest.
From the serve line, Avalon and Catharine were the most consistent, scoring several points for the girls.
Natalie had a rough first set serving but rallied the girls in the second set with some strong serves. Sara and Rebecca also got a few balls over.
And with that, the rookie campaign for the 3rd/4th grade girls comes to a conclusion.
Both sets were close and the girls even had a 20-18 lead in the second set. But the other team caught a few breaks with the ball clipping the net. On those balls, the 3rd/4th graders had no chance and a point of two was the difference in the contest.
From the serve line, Avalon and Catharine were the most consistent, scoring several points for the girls.
Natalie had a rough first set serving but rallied the girls in the second set with some strong serves. Sara and Rebecca also got a few balls over.
And with that, the rookie campaign for the 3rd/4th grade girls comes to a conclusion.
5th/6th grade clinch playoff spot
With a St. Peter win over St. Philip Saturday morning, the 5th/6th grade girls clinched the final playoff spot in their division.
Their opponent has yet to be determined, but will either be St. Peter or St. Finn Barr.
Their opponent has yet to be determined, but will either be St. Peter or St. Finn Barr.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Incredible! 5th/6th grade girls on playoff doorstep with fantastic win
***Update - 5th/6th grade girls clinch playoff spot
The 5th/6th grade girls were perhaps a foot away from a tragic season.
In a must win game and their playoff lives at stake, they were down 14-13 on serve receive against the other team's best server. That same server had previously served six straight balls over for points in the first set. She tossed the ball in the air and hit it over hand, and the ball just hit into the top of the netting and the girls still had hope.
Their best player Friday night Justina stepped to the line and served one over to give the girls a one point lead at 15-14. Her next serve went over, and when the other team hit it into the net, one of the most exciting St. Mary's volleyball games concluded with an incredible season saving 26-28, 25-21, 16-14 win.
If St. Peter can beat St. Philip Saturday morning, the 5th/6th grade girls (3-5) will head to the playoffs. But if St. Philip's wins, their season likely comes to an end.
In a season where every loss has come in three sets, the girls almost wrote the perfect ending to a story that nobody wanted to read.
Down 11-5 in the third, the girls had to make up six points in order to even make a wish at 11-11. Annie brought them close and rallied four points trimming the lead to 11-10 before faulting with a chance to tie.
The teams traded points until Justina ultimately won the game.
They were in a similar situation midway through the second set as they trailed 17-12. after breaking serve, Samantha was on serve and she gave the girls a brief 18-17 lead.
By far the girls played their most complete game of the season and were rewarded with their most satisfying win to date. Isabella and Annie were both pretty solid on their serve receive, but nothing compared to Justina who had the volleyball game of her life.
She was everywhere on the court and broke several serves throughout the course of the match. Her serves were also strong and really helped the girls seize momentum in the last two sets. It seemed like the entire team knew that when Justina was serving, the girls were going to pick up a point.
Should the girls reach the post-season, it's very likely their opponent will be the same team they beat Friday night.
At so many points in the game, the girls could've folded, but they didn't. They were able to stay focused and battled on every point. The girls wanted it and were finally able to get over the hump.
And if given the chance, they'll need to do it again.
The 5th/6th grade girls were perhaps a foot away from a tragic season.
In a must win game and their playoff lives at stake, they were down 14-13 on serve receive against the other team's best server. That same server had previously served six straight balls over for points in the first set. She tossed the ball in the air and hit it over hand, and the ball just hit into the top of the netting and the girls still had hope.
Their best player Friday night Justina stepped to the line and served one over to give the girls a one point lead at 15-14. Her next serve went over, and when the other team hit it into the net, one of the most exciting St. Mary's volleyball games concluded with an incredible season saving 26-28, 25-21, 16-14 win.
If St. Peter can beat St. Philip Saturday morning, the 5th/6th grade girls (3-5) will head to the playoffs. But if St. Philip's wins, their season likely comes to an end.
In a season where every loss has come in three sets, the girls almost wrote the perfect ending to a story that nobody wanted to read.
Down 11-5 in the third, the girls had to make up six points in order to even make a wish at 11-11. Annie brought them close and rallied four points trimming the lead to 11-10 before faulting with a chance to tie.
The teams traded points until Justina ultimately won the game.
They were in a similar situation midway through the second set as they trailed 17-12. after breaking serve, Samantha was on serve and she gave the girls a brief 18-17 lead.
By far the girls played their most complete game of the season and were rewarded with their most satisfying win to date. Isabella and Annie were both pretty solid on their serve receive, but nothing compared to Justina who had the volleyball game of her life.
She was everywhere on the court and broke several serves throughout the course of the match. Her serves were also strong and really helped the girls seize momentum in the last two sets. It seemed like the entire team knew that when Justina was serving, the girls were going to pick up a point.
Should the girls reach the post-season, it's very likely their opponent will be the same team they beat Friday night.
At so many points in the game, the girls could've folded, but they didn't. They were able to stay focused and battled on every point. The girls wanted it and were finally able to get over the hump.
And if given the chance, they'll need to do it again.
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