Throwback Thursday

One of the biggest nights tomorrow, but we take a quick look back at last year.

These are the intro videos played to begin Awards Night, not many of you have seen them more than once, so enjoy.

Awards Nominations for 2013

Quick All-Star Sunday Results

Cynthia won the 3 point shootout over Jamie in the final round.

James/Cynthia take 2-Ball over Zerena and Jamie.

Thomas beats Moises in the final round of the schoolwide knockout.

Girls All-Star Game
The team of Cynthia, Victoria, Adrianna and Fiona defeated the team of Jamie, Rebecca, Lily and Kelly 30-24 in the Girls All-Star Game.

Larry Wong Coaches Game
Team of Justin Lee, John Wang, Brandon Lim, Nick Ly and Tommy Lin beat a team of Larry Wong, Leslie Truong, James Chiu, Zerena Shaw, Tomas Mendez, and Derek Kwong 42-40.

Points: Derek 4, Leslie 15, Zerena 3, Larry 4, Tomas 2, James 12, Justin 2, John 18, Nick 13, Brandon 4, Tommy 5

Girls Alumni Game
Team of Leslie Truong, Susan Yao, Precious Listana, Amanda Li and Gavrielle Thompson beat a team of Sophia Nguyen, Shari Wong, Serina Leung, Catharine Chiu and Pamela Azurin 43-22.

Points: Leslie 18, Susan 2, Precious 15, Amanda 6, Gavy 6, Sophia 13, Shari 5, Serina 2, Pamela 2

Girls All-Star Sunday Schedule

Sunday, May 26th, 2013 @ NDV

12:30 p.m. - Girls 3 Point Shootout

1:15 p.m. –  The Larry Wong Coaches Game

 2 p.m. – Tournament of Champions without Champions  (((BOYS AND GIRLS)))

3:15 p.m. – Coach/Player 2-Ball

4 p.m. – Schoolwide Knockout   (((BOYS AND GIRLS)))

4:15 p.m. – Girls Alumni Game

5 p.m. – Girls All-Star Game

3 Point Shootout

Kelly, Fiona, Jamie, Michaela, Cynthia, Melina

Coach/Player 2-Ball

Tommy – Veronica

Derek – Justina

Zerena – Ivanna

Leslie – Serra

Nick – Rebecca

James - Amy

Girls All-Star Game

All girls grades 6-8

See you there!!!

Championship Game Highlights

6th grade repeats and wins the championship

For the first time since 2010, a St. Mary's team has won back to back championships.

Sunday afternoon at St. Emydius, the 6th graders made it two straight titles in a 20-13 win over St. Thomas More.

Kaela, who was sidelined for three games during the regular season, led the way with a game high 15 points. The other team had no answer for the team's best player.

Strangely, it was a year ago when the girls won the championship and Kaela didn't score a single point.

But in this game, she wasn't going to be denied.

She got off pretty much any shot she wanted to the entire game and could've dropped 30 had she been really feeling it.

Up 14-10 heading into the 4th quarter, Michaela scored two of her four points on a nice runner to the basket. Kaela then extended the lead to eight with a lay-up, which took the wind out of the other team's sails.

Lily added a free throw in the 1st quarter to account for the other point.

Defensively, the girls played really well from top to bottom. Christine, Cecilia, Adrianna and Jacqueline all came up with some crucial steals while Becky and especially Lily cleared the glass.

Down low, nobody the other team could get a clean shot off with Lily roaming the paint. She plays like a poor woman's Britney Griner.

After going (5-3) in the regular season, the girls scored 20 points in both of their games en route to a repeat.

During the regular season, the 6th graders lost both games to St. Thomas More and were the slight underdog coming into the game.

But the bulk of the team didn't have the jitters that the other team looked to have because they have that championship game experience.

Even Lily said after the game she didn't have the nerves because she played in the exact same game a year ago.

Leading 18-13, Kaela finished her career in a St. Mary's uniform with a basket, never looking back, as in the two years she's played for the Saints, she's come away with a first place trophy.

PREVIOUS BACK TO BACK WINNERS: The only team to previously win a back to back championship in the St. Mary's Athletics era is the class of 2011, Marissa's team, which won the title in 2009 and 2010 when they were in 6th and 7th grade.

CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: The Great Gavin, Cynthia, Isabella, Sofia, Mrs. Mayfield, Vivianna, Karina, Marissa and Jonathan were among those in the St. Mary's crowd.

6th Grade Championship Today

Championship Sunday as the 6th grade goes for their second straight title.

Tipoff: 5 p.m.
Location: St. Emydius
Address: 255 Jules Ave