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Monday, April 29, 2013
Playoff Picture
Before we dive into the girls playoff picture, here is the RAW video of the Boys Alumni Game from All-Star Sunday.
4th Grade
Win and they are in. They play a team with a (3-4) record this Saturday morning. If they lose, they will in all likelihood be out. So their playoffs begin this Saturday.
6th Grade
Clinched a playoff spot, and will likely play the team they play this Sunday. It would be good to get a psychological advantage by winning this final game of the season. Kaela's return is still unknown.
7th Grade
Clinched a playoff spot and all they can do is wait. Their playoff opponent can still be anybody at this point.
8th Grade
Clinched a playoff spot and all they can do is wait as well. They are going to either by the #1 or #2 seed.
Baseball Teams
Unfortunately, both teams have been eliminated from the playoffs.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
8th grade finishes regular season with a win
Cynthia scored 14 points as the 8th grade girls finished an impressive (7-1) season with a 27-2 romp Saturday afternoon.
Playing against a team they clobbered in the tournament, the girls didn't waste any time and put the game away early, leading 8-2 after one.
They continued to tack on, so much that they rested Cynthia in the final minutes of the 4th quarter.
For a team that hardly practices as a team, they will somehow finish the regular season in either the top spot or second spot in the division.
Not jumping too far ahead of ourselves, but barring a collapse, they will meet St. Thomas More in the championship.
The girls looked a lot better than they did Friday night and converted on more layups than they did the day before.
Ball movement in the half court set was probably the best its been the entire year.
One things the girls need to work on is their footwork. They hardly have strong pivots and a lot of them still do not jump. Having good footwork will be essential for their playoff run.
Playing against a team they clobbered in the tournament, the girls didn't waste any time and put the game away early, leading 8-2 after one.
They continued to tack on, so much that they rested Cynthia in the final minutes of the 4th quarter.
For a team that hardly practices as a team, they will somehow finish the regular season in either the top spot or second spot in the division.
Not jumping too far ahead of ourselves, but barring a collapse, they will meet St. Thomas More in the championship.
The girls looked a lot better than they did Friday night and converted on more layups than they did the day before.
Ball movement in the half court set was probably the best its been the entire year.
One things the girls need to work on is their footwork. They hardly have strong pivots and a lot of them still do not jump. Having good footwork will be essential for their playoff run.
Christine powers 6th grade to a big win
With Kaela out for the third consecutive game, it looks like the 6th grade has found someone to step up in her place.
Christine scored a career high 6 points and continued her string of games where she contributes on the offensive and defensive ends.
On a fast break in the second half, Christine was sent hard to the floor and a timeout had to be called in order for her to regroup and compose herself.
Then she stepped up to the free throw line to knock down both shots.
She also scored a breakaway layup and hit a shot right by the basket off of a nice Michaela pass.
It's those type of efforts the 6th grade needs as Kaela continues to recover from injury.
Michaela had 6 points and Lily added in 4 points.
Their record now sits at (4-3), good enough right now for second in the division. They have already clinched a playoff berth.
Christine scored a career high 6 points and continued her string of games where she contributes on the offensive and defensive ends.
On a fast break in the second half, Christine was sent hard to the floor and a timeout had to be called in order for her to regroup and compose herself.
Then she stepped up to the free throw line to knock down both shots.
She also scored a breakaway layup and hit a shot right by the basket off of a nice Michaela pass.
It's those type of efforts the 6th grade needs as Kaela continues to recover from injury.
Michaela had 6 points and Lily added in 4 points.
Their record now sits at (4-3), good enough right now for second in the division. They have already clinched a playoff berth.
7th grade wraps up their season
The 7th grade girls got a gift even before they took the court Friday night as it was announced their game Saturday would not be played due to the other team forfeiting.
Then they went out and played a basketball game and won 19-6.
Their record will stand at (6-2) to close out the regular season, good enough for a playoff berth.
Jamie was the only girl on the team who had the somewhat hot hand Friday night, scoring a game high 13 points.
Defensively, the girls just swarmed the ball all game creating havoc for the other team. Unfortunately, it could not translate to as many points since the girls seemed a bit off on their lay-ups.
Fiona scored 2 points but she didn't have the rhythm of the last two games. Kelly and Victoria both added a bucket a piece.
With a free win Saturday, the girls will be going to the playoffs for the second straight year. Their opponent is unknown at this time as none of the other teams in the division have completed their regular season schedule.
Then they went out and played a basketball game and won 19-6.
Their record will stand at (6-2) to close out the regular season, good enough for a playoff berth.
Jamie was the only girl on the team who had the somewhat hot hand Friday night, scoring a game high 13 points.
Defensively, the girls just swarmed the ball all game creating havoc for the other team. Unfortunately, it could not translate to as many points since the girls seemed a bit off on their lay-ups.
Fiona scored 2 points but she didn't have the rhythm of the last two games. Kelly and Victoria both added a bucket a piece.
With a free win Saturday, the girls will be going to the playoffs for the second straight year. Their opponent is unknown at this time as none of the other teams in the division have completed their regular season schedule.
Friday, April 26, 2013
8th grade ekes out win
The 8th grade avoided an upset Friday night and pulled out a 13-11 game in which they probably didn't deserve to win.
Cynthia had a game high 8 points, but shot a donut from the free throw line going 0-for-8.
As a whole, the team played pretty solid defense, but offensively could not make a bucket to save their lives. Countless layups and putbacks were all off and that resulted in a close game that could've and should've been a little more lopsided.
It's a quick turnaround for the girls as they conclude their regular season Saturday afternoon.
At (6-1), they are a lock for the playoffs, and now are playing for the number one seed.
If they win their final game, and the other one loss team loses a game before the season's end, the 8th grade can lock up number one.
Cynthia had a game high 8 points, but shot a donut from the free throw line going 0-for-8.
As a whole, the team played pretty solid defense, but offensively could not make a bucket to save their lives. Countless layups and putbacks were all off and that resulted in a close game that could've and should've been a little more lopsided.
It's a quick turnaround for the girls as they conclude their regular season Saturday afternoon.
At (6-1), they are a lock for the playoffs, and now are playing for the number one seed.
If they win their final game, and the other one loss team loses a game before the season's end, the 8th grade can lock up number one.
4th graders dethrone first place team
The 4th grade girls are on the cusp of their first playoff berth after trouncing the previously undefeated number one team in their division Friday night 4-0.
Offense has been lacking in the last two 4th grade games but the girls find a way to get it done.
After squeaking out a 5-4 victory last week, they pitched a shutout.
Their defense has been very strong the last two games and even when their offense isn't clicking, the defense keeps them in the game.
Sofia hit a shot in the 2nd quarter as the girls got on the scoreboard first. Veronica then added a basket in the 3rd quarter and that was the scoring for the night.
The other team played strong defense but their offense really struggled, evident by their blanking.
A win over the best team in the division, at least record wise, shows that this division is up for grabs and anybody can easily roll off a few victories to take the title.
After going winless in their inaugural season, the 4th grade can punch their ticket to the post-season with a win next Saturday morning in Pacifica.
Lose, and they'll need to hope a few other teams do the same before they know their fate.
Offense has been lacking in the last two 4th grade games but the girls find a way to get it done.
After squeaking out a 5-4 victory last week, they pitched a shutout.
Their defense has been very strong the last two games and even when their offense isn't clicking, the defense keeps them in the game.
Sofia hit a shot in the 2nd quarter as the girls got on the scoreboard first. Veronica then added a basket in the 3rd quarter and that was the scoring for the night.
The other team played strong defense but their offense really struggled, evident by their blanking.
A win over the best team in the division, at least record wise, shows that this division is up for grabs and anybody can easily roll off a few victories to take the title.
After going winless in their inaugural season, the 4th grade can punch their ticket to the post-season with a win next Saturday morning in Pacifica.
Lose, and they'll need to hope a few other teams do the same before they know their fate.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
7th grade picks up win in second game of back-to-backs
A year ago, a game like Saturday would've been a grind it out type of struggle.
But this is 2013, as the 7th grade girls were able to overcome some cold shooting in the first half, and still win 24-6.
The bulk of the points were scored on the fast break, something the girls have improved drastically upon in a year's time.
Playing fast has been a point of emphasis for a team that is undersized and has trouble scoring points at times in the half court set.
Last year, when they had trouble shooting from the perimeter, it affected their entire game.
But Saturday, they played solid defense and scored in transition.
Fiona, who broke the seal on the basket with a 3 pointer early in the 1st quarter, has been fantastic looking down court for her teammates.
Both Kelly and Jamie were able to leak out in front of the pack and Fiona would just hit them in stride.
One great example of how you can contribute without lighting it up on the scoresheet was the play of Victoria Saturday afternoon.
She would grab rebounds and quickly make an outlet pass or dribble downcourt so she too could start the fast break.
It was still a single digit lead at 11-3 to start the 3rd quarter, but the girls put the game away on two quick plays.
Rebecca made a beautiful steal at half court and sped in for a lay-up and then Jamie finished on a 2-on-1 fast break for a quick four points.
Jamie then capped off the 7-0 3rd quarter run which put the game away with a 3 pointer and finished with a game high 9 points.
It was a very important two days for the 7th graders who were coming off two straight losses by a combined point differential of four.
Two relatively easy wins puts them at (4-2) and has them playing at their best.
However, a repeat to the playoffs is still not guaranteed as their division has several teams that currently have four victories.
They have another back-to-back next weekend, which could determine their post-season fate.
Kelly scored 6 points, while Fiona added in 5 points. Victoria's lone point came from the free throw line.
But this is 2013, as the 7th grade girls were able to overcome some cold shooting in the first half, and still win 24-6.
The bulk of the points were scored on the fast break, something the girls have improved drastically upon in a year's time.
Playing fast has been a point of emphasis for a team that is undersized and has trouble scoring points at times in the half court set.
Last year, when they had trouble shooting from the perimeter, it affected their entire game.
But Saturday, they played solid defense and scored in transition.
Fiona, who broke the seal on the basket with a 3 pointer early in the 1st quarter, has been fantastic looking down court for her teammates.
Both Kelly and Jamie were able to leak out in front of the pack and Fiona would just hit them in stride.
One great example of how you can contribute without lighting it up on the scoresheet was the play of Victoria Saturday afternoon.
She would grab rebounds and quickly make an outlet pass or dribble downcourt so she too could start the fast break.
It was still a single digit lead at 11-3 to start the 3rd quarter, but the girls put the game away on two quick plays.
Rebecca made a beautiful steal at half court and sped in for a lay-up and then Jamie finished on a 2-on-1 fast break for a quick four points.
Jamie then capped off the 7-0 3rd quarter run which put the game away with a 3 pointer and finished with a game high 9 points.
It was a very important two days for the 7th graders who were coming off two straight losses by a combined point differential of four.
Two relatively easy wins puts them at (4-2) and has them playing at their best.
However, a repeat to the playoffs is still not guaranteed as their division has several teams that currently have four victories.
They have another back-to-back next weekend, which could determine their post-season fate.
Kelly scored 6 points, while Fiona added in 5 points. Victoria's lone point came from the free throw line.
8th grade girls suffer first loss in OT
The little mistakes the 8th grade girls make finally caught up with them in a 38-32 overtime loss, their first of the regular season.
Despite holding a 10 point second half lead, they were unable to close out the game and were outplayed in the extra frame.
It was tied at 31-31 going into OT, but the 8th graders were outscored 7-1.
Even with the loss, the girls had their highest output of the season scoring 32 points. They also gave up the most points they have all season as well.
Part of that reason was their inability to take care of the ball.
The team needs more players to have confidence when the balls is in their hands. Right now, Cynthia is the only steady option.
And with the other team putting the Stephen Curry treatment on Cynthia, the 8th grade girls turned the ball over at will, mainly on inbounds plays.
Every team seems to have the same problem of having trouble inbounding the ball.
Yes, the person passing should make better passes, but a lot of times people do not get open.
The game was lost mainly on the lack of basketball instincts and the poor fundamentals that the 8th grade desperately needs to improve upon if they want to beat the team they played today.
This was a likely championship preview.
Stats are currently unavailable because their coach has yet to send in the numbers, but we hope to have them by the end of 2013.
Tiffany coached this game by herself.
Despite holding a 10 point second half lead, they were unable to close out the game and were outplayed in the extra frame.
It was tied at 31-31 going into OT, but the 8th graders were outscored 7-1.
Even with the loss, the girls had their highest output of the season scoring 32 points. They also gave up the most points they have all season as well.
Part of that reason was their inability to take care of the ball.
The team needs more players to have confidence when the balls is in their hands. Right now, Cynthia is the only steady option.
And with the other team putting the Stephen Curry treatment on Cynthia, the 8th grade girls turned the ball over at will, mainly on inbounds plays.
Every team seems to have the same problem of having trouble inbounding the ball.
Yes, the person passing should make better passes, but a lot of times people do not get open.
The game was lost mainly on the lack of basketball instincts and the poor fundamentals that the 8th grade desperately needs to improve upon if they want to beat the team they played today.
This was a likely championship preview.
Stats are currently unavailable because their coach has yet to send in the numbers, but we hope to have them by the end of 2013.
Tiffany coached this game by herself.
7th/8th grade baseball improves, but still shut out
The two 7th/8th grade baseball coaches, Dion and Mr. Mayfield were happy with their team's performance despite a 10-0 loss in the penultimate game of 2013.
"You know what, we lost, but I am very proud of how they kept their head in the game," Dion said.
Justin started for the seventh time this season.
The team has one more game left, which will be played in two weeks.
"You know what, we lost, but I am very proud of how they kept their head in the game," Dion said.
Justin started for the seventh time this season.
The team has one more game left, which will be played in two weeks.
Offense wakes up too late for the 6th grade girls
The brand new 6th grade team lost their second straight game Saturday morning 14-10, evening their regular season record at (3-3).
Kaela sat out for the second straight game with an injury, as her teammates fought for win number four.
Five girls scored points for the 6th graders, but each player scored only two points.
The best player out on the court was Christine, who really made it a point to be around the ball every time she had the opportunity.
She worked hard and created some offense for herself and got to the free throw line twice, where she split the attempts on both occasions.
That type of knack for the ball was lacking for the better part of the game from her teammates.
It was only a 6-4 deficit at halftime, and the 6th grade hung around throughout the contest. But a scoreless 3rd quarter did them no favors as they waited until the final two minutes of the game for two field goals by Becky and Lily.
Michaela sat out the 4th quarter with a bloody nose, and there were basically no true ball handlers on the court for the final six minutes.
Adrianna stepped up but she hadn't had point guard duties since 2011.
WIth their record even at (3-3), they are still in the playoff chase, but they really need a win without Kaela to boost their confidence.
A little energy from Christine towards the end of the game could be just what they need.
They'll have to carry that over to the final two games of the year.
Adrianna and Michaela both had two points in the team's second consecutive loss.
Kaela sat out for the second straight game with an injury, as her teammates fought for win number four.
Five girls scored points for the 6th graders, but each player scored only two points.
The best player out on the court was Christine, who really made it a point to be around the ball every time she had the opportunity.
She worked hard and created some offense for herself and got to the free throw line twice, where she split the attempts on both occasions.
That type of knack for the ball was lacking for the better part of the game from her teammates.
It was only a 6-4 deficit at halftime, and the 6th grade hung around throughout the contest. But a scoreless 3rd quarter did them no favors as they waited until the final two minutes of the game for two field goals by Becky and Lily.
Michaela sat out the 4th quarter with a bloody nose, and there were basically no true ball handlers on the court for the final six minutes.
Adrianna stepped up but she hadn't had point guard duties since 2011.
WIth their record even at (3-3), they are still in the playoff chase, but they really need a win without Kaela to boost their confidence.
A little energy from Christine towards the end of the game could be just what they need.
They'll have to carry that over to the final two games of the year.
Adrianna and Michaela both had two points in the team's second consecutive loss.
6th grade baseball forfeits again
For the second straight week, the 6th grade boys only had seven players at first pitch and had to forfeit.
It was another disappointing and wasteful day at the field for the ones who are committed to show up and play.
The team can't get any traction because it has had poor attendance at practice and games.
This is a team that was (3-5) last season and made the playoffs.
But for whatever reason, several players from last season are not on the team, and some of the new ones aren't consistently there.
They play Sunday in their sixth game of the year, so we hope at least.
It was another disappointing and wasteful day at the field for the ones who are committed to show up and play.
The team can't get any traction because it has had poor attendance at practice and games.
This is a team that was (3-5) last season and made the playoffs.
But for whatever reason, several players from last season are not on the team, and some of the new ones aren't consistently there.
They play Sunday in their sixth game of the year, so we hope at least.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Saturday Recap
The 6th grade lost their second straight game and are now at .500 with a 14-10 loss. They played without Kaela as their record sits at (3-3).
7th grade made it back to back wins in a 24-6 rout. They are now (4-2).
The 6th grade baseball team forfeited yet again with only 7 players at game time.
8th grade girls are undefeated no more, falling 38-32 in overtime. They're now (5-1).
And 7th/8th grade baseball was shut out 10-0.
7th grade made it back to back wins in a 24-6 rout. They are now (4-2).
The 6th grade baseball team forfeited yet again with only 7 players at game time.
8th grade girls are undefeated no more, falling 38-32 in overtime. They're now (5-1).
And 7th/8th grade baseball was shut out 10-0.
7th grade picks up much needed win
After losing by two points in their previous two outings, the 7th grade girls bounced back with a 23-8 win Friday night, against the school which beat them in the championship last season.
St. Cecilia, who returned only a handful of players from the title game last year was far from the team that won first last spring.
So the 7th grade girls took advantage and came away with a solid 15 point victory.
Fiona got the scoring started with a nice 3 pointer in the 1st quarter and Kelly added a career high 10 points.
She even hit a lay-up right at the buzzer to cap off the win.
The rhythm of this game was very poor since the other team had trouble really getting into a flow on offense. There were a lot of jump balls, tie-ups and offensive violations, which slowed the momentum of the game down.
With a lead for most of the game, the 7th graders also weren't getting the benefit of foul calls, and a mix-up at the scorer's table also caused a change in substitution pattern.
But all that meant nothing as the girls left with what they came for, a much needed win to put them back above .500 on the season.
At (3-2), they are fighting for their playoff lives, and will need every single win they can collect to make it back to the post-season.
It's a quick turnaround as the girls will play once again Saturday afternoon.
Jamie scored 3 points, while Ivanna and Victoria both chipped in with a bucket each.
St. Cecilia, who returned only a handful of players from the title game last year was far from the team that won first last spring.
So the 7th grade girls took advantage and came away with a solid 15 point victory.
Fiona got the scoring started with a nice 3 pointer in the 1st quarter and Kelly added a career high 10 points.
She even hit a lay-up right at the buzzer to cap off the win.
The rhythm of this game was very poor since the other team had trouble really getting into a flow on offense. There were a lot of jump balls, tie-ups and offensive violations, which slowed the momentum of the game down.
With a lead for most of the game, the 7th graders also weren't getting the benefit of foul calls, and a mix-up at the scorer's table also caused a change in substitution pattern.
But all that meant nothing as the girls left with what they came for, a much needed win to put them back above .500 on the season.
At (3-2), they are fighting for their playoff lives, and will need every single win they can collect to make it back to the post-season.
It's a quick turnaround as the girls will play once again Saturday afternoon.
Jamie scored 3 points, while Ivanna and Victoria both chipped in with a bucket each.
Veronica carries team back to .500
With Justina sitting out the second half thanks to a jammed finger, someone needed to step up to keep the 4th grade girls' playoff hopes alive. Next girl up, Veronica.
Veronica hit the game-winning shot in the 4th quarter and gave the girls a 5-4 victory in a very low scoring defensive struggle.
The girls jumped out to a 3-0 lead by halftime, but gave up four points in the 3rd quarter which put them behind by one.
And in the end, the ball bounced on their side as they were able to make one key basket, while the other team could not capitalize on their opportunities.
At (3-3), they are still alive and well in the playoff chase with two games remaining.
Veronica hit the game-winning shot in the 4th quarter and gave the girls a 5-4 victory in a very low scoring defensive struggle.
The girls jumped out to a 3-0 lead by halftime, but gave up four points in the 3rd quarter which put them behind by one.
And in the end, the ball bounced on their side as they were able to make one key basket, while the other team could not capitalize on their opportunities.
At (3-3), they are still alive and well in the playoff chase with two games remaining.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Friday night recap
Both St. Mary's girls teams got much needed victories Friday night.
The 4th grade girls rode Veronica's five points for a 5-4 final, their lowest scoring output of the season.
As for the 7th graders, they snapped out of their two game funk in a 23-8 win.
Full recaps to come later tonight.
The 4th grade girls rode Veronica's five points for a 5-4 final, their lowest scoring output of the season.
As for the 7th graders, they snapped out of their two game funk in a 23-8 win.
Full recaps to come later tonight.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
This is pretty cool
One thing so great about the game of hockey is their fans.
Especially in the playoffs, fans in Canada will sing the entire National Anthem after the singer who is performing starts it off.
Last night, Americans did the same in Boston, and in honor of the tragic events of Monday, the crowd at the Bruins game gave an incredible goosebump rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
Take a look.
Especially in the playoffs, fans in Canada will sing the entire National Anthem after the singer who is performing starts it off.
Last night, Americans did the same in Boston, and in honor of the tragic events of Monday, the crowd at the Bruins game gave an incredible goosebump rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
Take a look.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
6th graders take brief lead, but lack of d costly
After an hour of play, the 6th grade baseball team was leading 8-7. And they only played one full inning.
The other team jumped out to a 7-0 lead, and then the 6th grade answered right back with an 8 run outburst, the first time they've hit the 8 run mercy limit in an inning.
Unfortunately, the defense did Allen no favors as they had a lot of trouble catching the ball the entire game.
The final score was 18-8 as the 6th graders dropped their fourth game of the year.
Adam did make a nice catch on a pop fly in the third.
The team has two games this weekend, one Saturday and one Sunday.
The other team jumped out to a 7-0 lead, and then the 6th grade answered right back with an 8 run outburst, the first time they've hit the 8 run mercy limit in an inning.
Unfortunately, the defense did Allen no favors as they had a lot of trouble catching the ball the entire game.
The final score was 18-8 as the 6th graders dropped their fourth game of the year.
Adam did make a nice catch on a pop fly in the third.
The team has two games this weekend, one Saturday and one Sunday.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Cynthia takes Survivor in her final year
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In her final year at St. Mary's, Cynthia beat Fiona in the final thanks to a unanimous jury vote.
Minutes before the verdict was announced, Fiona chose Cynthia over Isabella to sit with her in the final two. Since she didn't know how to decide between the two 8th graders, she flipped a coin and Cynthia advanced.
Fiona earned that right after a grueling endurance competition which saw Fiona stay in push up form without touching the ground for close to 12 minutes.
Raymond was the last boy standing, but he was voted out by all three girls in the final four.
Cynthia back to form in latest 8th grade win
The Cynthia everyone is used to seeing on the basketball court finally showed up Saturday afternoon in Pacifica.
She had a season high 14 points, 10 coming in the 3rd quarter, as she carried the 8th grade to their fifth straight victory to start the season, 21-11.
After struggling for the better part of the season, she put the team on her shoulders in the final seven minutes of the game and put the game away for good.
Cynthia played aggressive and with confidence, something she had been sorely lacking for the first half of the season. When she can put it together, she's one of the most talented St. Mary's girls' on the court.
The first half was incredibly sluggish by both sides, with constant jump balls and sloppy passes on both ends.
Many of the 8th graders still have not been able to remove the glue from the bottom of their shoes, as they are still stuck to the ground when they take shots.
One thing these girls are good at is being gritty as other teams do not want to play against them. The 8th graders fight for the ball from top to bottom, and a lot of times, it's their toughness that gives them an advantage in games.
Melina, Wendy and Amy all had a bucket each, while Julia accounted for one point on a free throw.
She had a season high 14 points, 10 coming in the 3rd quarter, as she carried the 8th grade to their fifth straight victory to start the season, 21-11.
After struggling for the better part of the season, she put the team on her shoulders in the final seven minutes of the game and put the game away for good.
Cynthia played aggressive and with confidence, something she had been sorely lacking for the first half of the season. When she can put it together, she's one of the most talented St. Mary's girls' on the court.
The first half was incredibly sluggish by both sides, with constant jump balls and sloppy passes on both ends.
Many of the 8th graders still have not been able to remove the glue from the bottom of their shoes, as they are still stuck to the ground when they take shots.
One thing these girls are good at is being gritty as other teams do not want to play against them. The 8th graders fight for the ball from top to bottom, and a lot of times, it's their toughness that gives them an advantage in games.
Melina, Wendy and Amy all had a bucket each, while Julia accounted for one point on a free throw.
Shots not falling for the 4th grade girls
They're getting the shots, but right now, they're not getting the results they want.
The 4th grade girls got tons of looks the entire game but were unable to cash in on their opportunities. Lay-ups where they don't drive all the way to the basket, point blank looks missed, and in the end, their third loss of the regular season.
Their performance Saturday was solid, as they got to the right spots on the court to set themselves up to shoot, but they couldn't finish it off by hitting the shots.
Sofia and Veronica both had 4 points and Justina was held to only 2 points to comprise of the girls' 10.
Defensively, they weren't the best, giving up a lot of easy shots down low, and barely generating any pressure up top.
In their 2-3 zone, the two girls up top need to pressure the ball a little more viciously to create some havoc.
The other team played very comfortable all game long and even though they weren't the most masterful on the court, they made enough shots to put the 4th grade below .500.
The 4th grade girls got tons of looks the entire game but were unable to cash in on their opportunities. Lay-ups where they don't drive all the way to the basket, point blank looks missed, and in the end, their third loss of the regular season.
Their performance Saturday was solid, as they got to the right spots on the court to set themselves up to shoot, but they couldn't finish it off by hitting the shots.
Sofia and Veronica both had 4 points and Justina was held to only 2 points to comprise of the girls' 10.
Defensively, they weren't the best, giving up a lot of easy shots down low, and barely generating any pressure up top.
In their 2-3 zone, the two girls up top need to pressure the ball a little more viciously to create some havoc.
The other team played very comfortable all game long and even though they weren't the most masterful on the court, they made enough shots to put the 4th grade below .500.
6th graders hang in without Kaela, but drop game
The post-Kaela era tipped off Saturday for the 6th grade girls.
They hung around but unfortunately weren't able to pull through, and lost 18-8.
They are now (3-2) on the season.
Luckily, there are only five teams in their division and the playoffs are still very much in reach for this all of a sudden new team.
They hung around but unfortunately weren't able to pull through, and lost 18-8.
They are now (3-2) on the season.
Luckily, there are only five teams in their division and the playoffs are still very much in reach for this all of a sudden new team.
Baseball teams forfeit
It's tough enough for St. Mary's baseball teams to compete on the field, but both baseball teams left themselves absolutely no chance of winning at all Saturday morning.
First, the 6th graders had only seven players at first pitch and forfeited for the second straight game.
And then two hours later, the 7th/8th grade, on a team with 12 players, had only five players on the field for the game.
The game was probably going to be rescheduled because the field was double booked. But since the 7th/8th graders didn't have enough players for the game, they were dealt a forfeit.
Ryan, Jackie, Justin, Brian, Jason were the five who showed.
Everybody has schedules, everybody knows there is a game, parents should know that there is a game.
But at the end of the day, this probably marked the lowest point we've experienced in our short history of baseball.
First, the 6th graders had only seven players at first pitch and forfeited for the second straight game.
And then two hours later, the 7th/8th grade, on a team with 12 players, had only five players on the field for the game.
The game was probably going to be rescheduled because the field was double booked. But since the 7th/8th graders didn't have enough players for the game, they were dealt a forfeit.
Ryan, Jackie, Justin, Brian, Jason were the five who showed.
Everybody has schedules, everybody knows there is a game, parents should know that there is a game.
But at the end of the day, this probably marked the lowest point we've experienced in our short history of baseball.
Saturday Recap: Cynthia Wins Survivor
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| Cynthia wins Survivor in her final year |
She got unanimous votes in the final against Fiona to capture the coveted title of Survivor Winner in her final year at St. Mary's.
The baseball teams were disappointing and frustrating to say the least with both teams not having enough players at game time. For the first time in history, both teams forfeited on the same day, a black eye for the program.
The 4th graders could not make enough shots on an afternoon where the ball wasn't on their side, as they lost 13-10, dropping their regular season record to below .500 at (2-3).
The Kaela-less 6th graders were also on the losing side by a score of 18-8. Their record now sits at (3-2).
More to come later.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Survivors Ready
Who will join this illustrious list of Survivor winners at tomorrow's picnic?
- Know how to catch an egg
- Eat crackers well
- Know your St. Mary's Athletics Trivia
- Know your Bryan trivia
- Get your whip cream ready
- Know how to catch an egg
- Eat crackers well
- Know your St. Mary's Athletics Trivia
- Know your Bryan trivia
- Get your whip cream ready
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| Michael - 2012 Survivor Winner |
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| Mark - 2011 Survivor Winner |
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| Brandon - 2010 Survivor Winner |
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| Sophia - Original Survivor Winner (2009) |
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
First game back from the break
The 7th/8th grade baseball team officially kicked off the stretch run for 2013. Unfortunately, they were on the losing end of a 13-3 game Wednesday evening.
They are still winless on the season.
But look to your left...a new poll.
They are still winless on the season.
But look to your left...a new poll.
Highlights and Survivor
Highlights will return early next week.
And yes, we will Survivor at the picnic this Saturday.
And yes, we will Survivor at the picnic this Saturday.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Jeremy Lin Video on 60 Minutes
How many of you noobs asked..."Hey, how come this segment isn't 60 minutes?"
I missed it, and I am sure most of you did...So gather around the families and check it out:
I missed it, and I am sure most of you did...So gather around the families and check it out:
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Jeremy Lin on 60 Minutes
Be sure to tune in to 60 Minutes on CBS tonight featuring former Warrior Jeremy Lin.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
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