Congratulations to all of the CYO Basketball Teams who participated at all levels of the tournament, City, Stars, Champs, and Gold brackets. it was a fun three week event that took place all over the city with City Championship games and some Stars Championships held at Valley Catholic. Special thank you to all of the Athletic Directors and their administrative helpers at each site for their wonderful work and contribution to the successful tournament games.
All of the CITY Championship games were filmed and will be made available on this BLOG site in the coming days.
Today we will begin with the 8th Grade Girls Championship game between St. Andrew Nativity (Portland) and St. Pius X (Cedar Mill) LINK: https://youtu.be/CqOos751q9I
It was a great game from beginning to end. Though St. Andrew lead most of the game, St. Pius X made a run in the fourth quarter but could not overpower the Nativity’s height or strength.
Home Team: St. Andrew Nativity (Portland)
Coaches: Maryam Lowe, Keymora Goldsby, De’corey Cooper
Players: Chloe Chau, Dylon Daley, Sarah Johnson, Emma Kupfer, Sophia Lontai, Cate McCullagh, Emma Philippi, Vivienne Schaaf, Jordan Van Allen, Hana Vitrano, Mackenzie Zabzek
Players: Lea Abrahamian, Kendall Davidson, Riley Davidson, Mae Hartinger, Kira Jeffcott, Scarlett Nicholson, Sierra Noack, Resa Ransdell, Emerson Umbdenstock
Mascot: Hawks
Set One:
St. Anthony 25 – St. Ignatius 20
St. Anthony 25 – St. Ignatius 23
Highlights:
Set one: St. Anthony came ready to play and led 8-3 with good serves and rally’s. The Gators were slower to get started. The Gators did get a spark in set one and got within striking range 13 – 18 before St. Anthony put it away 25 – 20.
Set two: St. Ignatius was on fire leading the Hawks 10 – 3 at the start of the second set. The two teams engaged in some wonderful rallys all the while the Gators continued to trudge ahead. Resa Ransdell stepped up to serve and began to bring the Hawks back, closing the gap as the Hawks came within two, 15 – 13. The Hawks tied the game 15 – 15 as the crowd went wild.
As the set edged toward a conclusion, the girls tied it 21 – 21 as the Hawks once again took control at 22 – 21. The Gators, not willing to give it up easy, battled back for a 23 – 23 tie. A serving error gave the Hawks the opportunity to win the game which they did 25 – 23.
It was a wonderful game giving the crowd some excellent volleyball action and something for both teams to be proud of.
Players: Ema Andrews, Brooklyn Duyck, Emery Duyck, Lily Fogarty, Charlotte Giannetti, Lucy Giannetti, Rose Hertel, Lyla Jacobs, Macey Kuiper, Lydia Ragan
Mascot: Fighting Dutch
Set 1 Valley Catholic 25 – Fighting Dutch 16
Set 2 Valley Catholic 25 – Fighting Dutch 21
Highlights: Set 2, Fighting Dutch battled their way back from a deficit and tied the score at 13 – 13. The game remained close until Valley Catholic #9 Allison Knight served three in a row to get the Valiants within 2 of a winning score. Valley Catholic closed it out in two sets. Great game, two great teams.
Coaches: Lindsey Hern, Deb Babkes, Susanne Raleigh
Players: Elizabeth Babkes, Ava Barclay, Cassiopeia Dicosmo, Ellingson Sutton, Catherine Gassert, Sophia Goettler, Ellisyn Hern, Brooky Kistler, Claire McCollister, Lena Roberti, Nora Semke
Mascot: Panthers
Set 1: St. Therese 25 – St. Pius X 19
Set 2: St. Pius X 25 – St. Therese 13
Set 3: St. Pius X 15 – St. Therese 5
Highlights:
Set 2, St. Pius X # 36, Sophia, brought St. Pius X back into the game serving 5 straight to go ahead 9-15. From that point, St. Pius X gained momentum and score winning the set 25 – 13
Set 3, St. Pius X had a series of precision serves resulting in several aces. Excellent rally skills on both teams today.
A terrific game between two very skilled teams. We look forward to watching then continue to develop skills and ability!
Specialty camps are back for the first time since COVID 19 at Camp Howard. Several staff members signed up to offer a specialty camp and first off this week is Bird House Camp. Eight youth ages 7 to 14 are learning some woodworking tips and tricks as they put their bird houses together. Nine year old, Cameron, said, “I thought this would be boring but it is a lot of fun! I am glad I am in this camp!” That was the general sentiment around the table as the enthusiastic youngsters learned how to hammer a nail through the grain in the wood without splitting it.
Stay tuned as the birdhouses take shape this week!
St. Joseph (Vancouver) 8th Grade girls beat the defending CYO Volleyball champions for the Spike Tournament Crown Saturday November 16th held at Valley Catholic High School. See video below.
St. PIus X, Four time defending champions for CYO Volleyball, took second place in the Spike Tournament to complete their 8th grade season. See video below.
Championship game between St. Joseph, Vancouver (Red) and St. PIus X, Cedar Mill, (Green).
Cathedral 7th Grade Girls won first place in the 2024 Volleyball Championships this week, presented by CYO and hosted by Valley Catholic High School. Second place was taken by St. Thomas More (Photo not available) Watch the entire game below.
CYO/Camp Howard 