The 4th/5th graders lost in three sets Monday night in the final game of the CYO Preseason Tournament.
They did an incredible job in the second set and dominated, winning 25-16. However, the other team had several girls who ran off a slew of serves in the final set, handing them a 15-9 defeat in the last set.
This was the last game the 4th and 5th graders will play together because they are going their separate ways once the regular season starts.
Sara and Avalon will now be the elders of the 3rd/4th grade team, while the 5th graders, who will be playing in a 6th grade division, will have more experience than the four girls who are playing for the first time in 6th grade.
Both teams were pretty even for the most part, but the advantage on big servers went to the other team. Tied at 13-13, the other team rolled five straight points off serves, which put the girls behind in the first set. They eventually fell 25-19.
Justina served five straight over for points in the second set, which paced the 4th/5th graders to the second set victory.
But with the ability to tweak the lineups in the third set, the other team stacked their big servers together and it proved too much for the 4th/5th graders.
Nonetheless in year two, every girl on the team is more than capable of serving the ball over consistently. However, it's going to be a little tougher now for the 5th graders because they will be serving from the back line in a 6th grade division.
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Sunday Tournament Results
The 4th/5th graders lost their second round tournament game 25-7. They had to forfeit the first set because they only had five players present at game time.
They will conclude the tournament Monday night at 6 p.m.
They will conclude the tournament Monday night at 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
7th/8th grade soccer team drops opener
Soccer is one of those sports where you can control the tempo for most of the game and still end up on the losing end.
That's exactly what happened to the 7th/8th graders in their season opener Saturday at West Sunset.
Despite having possession of the ball for most of the game, the boys were on the short end of a 3-1 loss to start 2013.
Alan scored a goal less than a minute into the 3rd quarter and cut the lead in half to 2-1. But an overplay by the defense early in the fourth led to the third goal by the other team, which sealed the deal.
The other team scored two goals on St. Mary's mistakes late in the first half. Following a poor throw-in, the 7th/8th graders could not control the ball and move it upfield. The other team capitalized and deposited the first goal on a breakaway against Garrick, who started in goal.
Just a few minutes later, a poor goal kick, and the inability to move the ball out of their box resulted in goal number two.
#27 on the other team scored all three goals and recorded a hat trick.
The difference in the game was that all the big plays were made by the other team. St. Mary's only got two legitimate scoring chances even though for the better part of the game, the 7th/8th graders were on the attack.
Garrick didn't even touch a ball in the second half until a few minutes into the 4th quarter.
The defense for the most part was strong, but the few lapses ended up in the back of the St. Mary's net. Matthew and Ryan K. had strong games for the backfield.
Team chemistry is still a work in progress with four new players to the team. The players are still adjusting to playing with each other and learning to communicate.
And with the only a week or so of practice, the team is still trying to iron out the wrinkles.
It's going to be a challenging year, because for the first time in St. Mary's soccer history, a team will not be playing in the lowest division. Following their championship appearance last season, the 7th/8th graders were bumped up a division.
Soccer Notebook: Throw-ins continue to be a problem as several of the boys were called for violating the throw-in rules by either lifting their foot, spinning the ball, and even crossing the line...Raymond had a good scoring chance in the second half but unfortunately slipped on his way to get the ball...For a 7th/8th grade team in the second division, there were too many swing and misses...Karina and Vivianna showed their St. Mary's Athletics spirit and attended the game a night after they won the CYO volleyball tournament championship...Jamie and Brendan also made appearances.
That's exactly what happened to the 7th/8th graders in their season opener Saturday at West Sunset.
Despite having possession of the ball for most of the game, the boys were on the short end of a 3-1 loss to start 2013.
Alan scored a goal less than a minute into the 3rd quarter and cut the lead in half to 2-1. But an overplay by the defense early in the fourth led to the third goal by the other team, which sealed the deal.
The other team scored two goals on St. Mary's mistakes late in the first half. Following a poor throw-in, the 7th/8th graders could not control the ball and move it upfield. The other team capitalized and deposited the first goal on a breakaway against Garrick, who started in goal.
Just a few minutes later, a poor goal kick, and the inability to move the ball out of their box resulted in goal number two.
#27 on the other team scored all three goals and recorded a hat trick.
The difference in the game was that all the big plays were made by the other team. St. Mary's only got two legitimate scoring chances even though for the better part of the game, the 7th/8th graders were on the attack.
Garrick didn't even touch a ball in the second half until a few minutes into the 4th quarter.
The defense for the most part was strong, but the few lapses ended up in the back of the St. Mary's net. Matthew and Ryan K. had strong games for the backfield.
Team chemistry is still a work in progress with four new players to the team. The players are still adjusting to playing with each other and learning to communicate.
And with the only a week or so of practice, the team is still trying to iron out the wrinkles.
It's going to be a challenging year, because for the first time in St. Mary's soccer history, a team will not be playing in the lowest division. Following their championship appearance last season, the 7th/8th graders were bumped up a division.
Soccer Notebook: Throw-ins continue to be a problem as several of the boys were called for violating the throw-in rules by either lifting their foot, spinning the ball, and even crossing the line...Raymond had a good scoring chance in the second half but unfortunately slipped on his way to get the ball...For a 7th/8th grade team in the second division, there were too many swing and misses...Karina and Vivianna showed their St. Mary's Athletics spirit and attended the game a night after they won the CYO volleyball tournament championship...Jamie and Brendan also made appearances.
Friday, September 6, 2013
7th/8th grade girls win volleyball tournament championship
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| 7th/8th grade girls take first place in the CYO tournament |
It's the program's first CYO tournament championship in any sport.
For the third straight game, Fiona was strong on her serves in the first set and got the girls some distance. Edwena continued her strong play and had several kills throughout the match.
The second set was a lot closer and went to tie-breaker points with the St. Mary's girls eventually prevailing.
In three games so far, the girls have yet to lose one set.
If the tournament is a sign of things to come, it's going to be a very exciting and perhaps historic season.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Throwback Thursday
To celebrate the start of the soccer season, we take you back to the year 2009. You are looking at the 4th/5th grade soccer team. The 5th graders in this picture are now freshmen in high school, and the 4th graders are now in 8th grade.
Edwena, Raymond, Ryan, Jason and Garrick.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Volleyball Tournament Night #2: 7th/8th grade advances to finals, 4th/5th grade begins
The 7th/8th grade girls will play for the tournament championship Friday night after a 25-10, 25-16 victory Wednesday night.
With all seven players in action, the girls actually trailed 1-0. But after they tied it at one, they never looked back and ran away with the first set.
For the second straight day, Fiona served ten straight balls over the night to stake the 7th/8th graders out to a 11-1 lead.
Karina, Edwena, Ivy and Fiona all at one point or another were successful in spiking the ball.
The other team was definitely an upgrade over the team they played Tuesday night, and were able to rally together several long exchanges.
With two wins, the girls will go for gold and play for the first place title.
They are the first St. Mary's volleyball team to have ever made it to a CYO Tournament Final.
4th/5th graders make their debut
In round one action, the 4th/5th grade girls made their tournament debuts and fell 25-18, 25-11.
All six girls were able to serve the ball over the net consistently, which is a great sign of things to come.
They were up against a pretty good team who according to some folks in the crowd won a championship last season. At one point, they had a chance to tie 10-10 in the first set, but unfortunately couldn't get the tying point and fell behind soon after.
It was a very good effort up against a pretty strong team.
Their next game is at CYO Serramonte this Sunday at 6 p.m.
With all seven players in action, the girls actually trailed 1-0. But after they tied it at one, they never looked back and ran away with the first set.
For the second straight day, Fiona served ten straight balls over the night to stake the 7th/8th graders out to a 11-1 lead.
Karina, Edwena, Ivy and Fiona all at one point or another were successful in spiking the ball.
The other team was definitely an upgrade over the team they played Tuesday night, and were able to rally together several long exchanges.
With two wins, the girls will go for gold and play for the first place title.
They are the first St. Mary's volleyball team to have ever made it to a CYO Tournament Final.
4th/5th graders make their debut
In round one action, the 4th/5th grade girls made their tournament debuts and fell 25-18, 25-11.
All six girls were able to serve the ball over the net consistently, which is a great sign of things to come.
They were up against a pretty good team who according to some folks in the crowd won a championship last season. At one point, they had a chance to tie 10-10 in the first set, but unfortunately couldn't get the tying point and fell behind soon after.
It was a very good effort up against a pretty strong team.
Their next game is at CYO Serramonte this Sunday at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
7th/8th graders dominate in round 1
The 7th/8th grade girls began the St. Mary's Athletics season Tuesday night with a dominant 25-8, 25-5, 15-7 three set victory.
Because the game went by so fast, both teams agreed to play a third set to give the other team some more game experience.
This marked the sixth year of St. Mary's volleyball sicne it took a hiatus in the 2000s and the team they played was made up of girls who are on the volleyball court for the first time. So this time, it was a relatively experienced St. Mary's team playing against newbies.
Coming off a championship last season, Victoria, Fiona, Ivy and Edwena are seasoned veterans and are trying to set up a bump, set, spike whenever possible. Victoria has been learning the setter position and Edwena has been throwing down some vicious spikes.
Fiona served ten straight over the net in the second set. The girls will play again Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m.
Vivianna, Karina and Britney are the 7th graders playing up with the 8th grade, since only four girls in the 8th grade class decided to play this year.
Because the game went by so fast, both teams agreed to play a third set to give the other team some more game experience.
This marked the sixth year of St. Mary's volleyball sicne it took a hiatus in the 2000s and the team they played was made up of girls who are on the volleyball court for the first time. So this time, it was a relatively experienced St. Mary's team playing against newbies.
Coming off a championship last season, Victoria, Fiona, Ivy and Edwena are seasoned veterans and are trying to set up a bump, set, spike whenever possible. Victoria has been learning the setter position and Edwena has been throwing down some vicious spikes.
Fiona served ten straight over the net in the second set. The girls will play again Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m.
Vivianna, Karina and Britney are the 7th graders playing up with the 8th grade, since only four girls in the 8th grade class decided to play this year.
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