New Photos of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard


I am sure my excitement comes through on these photos and videos, especially with the passing of each week and the completion of more and more parts of the building!  I really like everything about the building and expect that the kids will love it too because after all, it is for them to enjoy!

Drone Video March 20, 2018 Mary’s Lodge


Don’t miss this update of the construction of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard!

CYO 8th Grade Boys Basketball Championships


March 11, 2018

CYO City Basketball Championships

Home Team: St. Joseph (Vancouver)

Coach(s): Luke George, Scott George

Player first names: Joseph, Nicholas, Brandon, Noah, Jacob, Owen, Aiden, Jacob

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Visiting Team: Christ the King (Milwaukie)

Coaches: Mike Peterson, TR Riehl

Players: Akhil, Jonathan, Cade, Riley, Tyler, Forrest, Brandon, Tyler, Thienan, Jacob

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Scores:

Q1:

Q2: 26 – 17 St. Joseph

Q3: 34 – 25 St. Joseph

Q4: 42 – 30 St. Joseph

Game Highlights:

  • Joseph jumped out to an early lead leading by double score
  • Christ the King dug a hole in the first half and ended up 26 – 17
  • Christ the King worked to dig out of the hole early in the second half and answered St. Joseph shot for shot.
  • By the end of the third quarter, it was a 9 point deficit.
  • With just under 5 minutes, Christ the King came within 4 before two shots at the charity line gave St. Josephs another 2 point cushion.
  • With 1 minute left in the game, St. Joseph by 8 points and shooting free throws…Score, Miss now by 9
  • After a few more charity shots during the end of game foul the leader, St. Joseph ended up on top.

FINAL: St. Joseph 42 – 30

CYO 8th Grade Girls City Championships St. Francis vs St. Clare…


March 11, 2018

CYO City Basketball Championships

Home Team: St. Francis, Sherwood (White)

Coach(s): Mary Beth Bowman, Eric Pitt, Leroy Wagner

Player first names: Sophia, Darynne, Keeley, Victoria, Leanna, Gisela, Carmela

 

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Visiting Team: St. Clare (Red)

Coaches: Barbara Harkins, Bethany Macneur

Players: Maura, Megan, Eliza, Michelle, Lauren, Alexa, Sophie, Fiona, Gillian, Gia, Charlotte, Makena

 

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Scores:

Q1: 14 – 7 St. Francis Sherwood

Q2: 26 – 13 St. Francis Sherwood

Q3: 39 – 24 St. Francis Sherwood

Q4: 44-42 St. Francis Sherwood

 

Game Highlights:

  • Francis came out to the early lead and kept St. Clare at bay though out the first quarter.
  • Francis widened the lead in the second quarter with a 13-point margin going into the half.
  • Sophia put in 4 points at the end of the half to widen the gap for St. Francis.
  • Clare moved the ball to their end often but could not get the shots to fall.
  • Francis continued to put on the pressure but with 3 minutes left in the third, St. Clare ignited and desperately attempted to catch up some ground.
  • Lauren #14 for the St. Clare Dragons fouled out with 2:20 left in the game.
  • Left unchecked, St. Francis took advantage of their opportunities
  • Clare at the other end could not get the ball to drop in the bucket! Rebound St. Francis!
  • With five seconds in the 3rd quarter, #20, Charlotte put in two for the Dragons and drew a foul
  • With 2:43 left in the game, St. Clare mounted another comeback getting within 7 points. Now the game will get really interesting!
  • With 1:40 left in the game, #23 and #44 Gigi played keep away on the St. Francis end of the court until the Dragons forced a foul.
  • At 1:05 the Dragons scored coming within 6 points!
  • At 10.9 seconds, the Dragons come within 2 and #44 goes to the line to shoot 1 and 1 for St. Francis. She misses, St. Francis gets the ball.
  • At 7.9 St. Francis goes to the charity line again to shoot two. Score…Score
  • One shot left Dragons # 4 drives to the hoop and scores for 2!
  • An amazing game that brought the entire crowd to their feet!

FINAL: 44 – 42 St. Francis Sherwood

CYO 8th Grade Girls Spike Volleyball Championship St. Joseph vs Cathedral


November 18, 2017 • 8th Grade Girls Spike Championships

Home Team: St. Joseph’s (Vancouver, WA) (Red)

Coaches: Bart Hansen, Casey Moltrum, Eileen Stemple

Players: Alyssa, Caroline, Alexandra, Sydney, Alana, Tyra, Lauren, Renee, Bridget

 Visiting Team: Cathedral (Navy)

Coach(s): Megan Aguon, Fergie Bush

Player first names:Maisie, Nathalie, Chloe, Harper, Elliott, Alli, Madeleine, Avery, Lily, Maggie

Scores:

Set 1: St. Joseph 25 Cathedral 10

Set 2: St. Joseph 25  Cathedral 15

Set 3:

Game Highlights: The level of play at 8th grade is incredibly good with the teams showing off some incredible developed skills and talent.  The power, finesse and technique of each individual girl comes together to form a wonderful team effort.  The rally’s at this level are exceptionally fun to watch.  We will see several of these girls on high school teams next year.

FINAL: St. Joseph, Vancouver in two.

Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Champions, 8th Grade Girls, St. Joseph, Vancouver, WA

2017 8th Girls VB 1st Place St. Joseph

Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 8th grade girls 2nd place Cathedral

2017 8th Girls VB 2nd Place Cathedral

7th Grade CYO Spike Championship All Saints vs St. Joseph’s


November 18, 2017 • 7th Grade Girls Spike Championships

Home Team: All Saints (Green)

Coach(s): Jody Just, Colleen Obryant

Player first names: Olivia, Ava, Logan, Shannon, Sarah, Molly, Alycia

Visiting Team: St. Joseph (Vancouver)(Red)

Coaches: Shari Eggleston, Becki Garrow, Ed Garrow

Players: Valerie, Drew, Jocelyn, Claire, Lauren, Natalie, Sophia, Kaitlyn, Ella, Emi, Harum

Scores:

Set 1: 25 – 21 All Saints

Set 2: 25 – 14 All Saints

Game Highlights: An intense set between two powerhouse teams.  The first coming to a close saw All Saints with 21 and St. Joseph with 19 as #30 was injured at the net with a foot/ankle twist? The momentum shifted to All Saints as they closed the first set 25- 21.

The second set opened with a 6-0 blitz before coach Garrow called a timeout to re-group.  After 8 unanswered points, St. Joseph surged back into the game with 6 points of their own.  St. Joseph’s stalled at 14 points as All Saints racked up the balance for the win.

FINAL: All Saints in 2

BELOW: CYO Spike Volleyball Champions 2017 All Saints

2017 7th Girls VB 1st Place All Saints

Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 2nd place – St. Joseph’s (Vancouver, WA)

2017 7th Girls VB 2nd Place St. Joseph

“Holy War” 6th Grade CYO Championship Volleyball Features Holy Family & Holy Trinity!


November 18, 2017 • 6th Grade Girls Spike Championships

Home Team: Holy Family (Red)

Coach(s): Allie Koleno, Katy Prewitt, Jeannie Swift, Leasa Wiebke

Player first names: Alejandra, Brooklyn, Kaitlin, Madison, Poppy, Kathleen, Haylina, Delainy

Visiting Team: Holy Trinity (Red)

Coaches: Lina Kwee-Nguyen & Anh Khoa Nguyen

Players: Alicia, Mikayla, Kendra, Leia, Adrienne, Ericka, Lauren, Mackenzie

Scores:

Set 1: 25 – 23 Holy Family

Set 2: 25-16 Holy Trinity

Set 3:15-11 Holy Family

Game Highlights:

Set 1 tied 20 to 20 after 20 minutes of play, Holy Family won it by 2 in a very close contest.  Holy Trinity came back and won the second game in a thriller that put the match into a third set.  Both teams were warmed up when Holy Family came out with a 5point blitz.  Holy Trinity answered, tied the score 5-5 until Holy Family called a timeout at 6-5 HT. Holy Family’s Hallina, led another blitz with 6 unanswered points bringing the score to 12-8, Holy Family.  Though Holy Trinity fought tirelessly, they could not overcome Holy Family today in a third set that ended 15 – 11.  Great volleyball!

FINAL: Holy Family 2 out of 3

BELOW: Holy Family 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championship Team

2017 6th Girls VB 1st Place Holy Family

BELOW: Holy Trinity 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 2nd Place

2017 6th Girls VB 2nd Place Holy Trinity

St. Clare vs Portland Christian for 5th Grade Girls CYO Volleyball Title…


November 18, 2017 – 5th Grade Girls Spike Volleyball Championships

Home Team: St. Clare (Navy)

Coach(s): Katherine Emerson, Tammy Olliver, Molly Schick

Player first names: Shannon, Charlotte, Sydney, Kate, Adeline, Francesca, Sofia, Mia, Anna, Riley, Rami, Gabriella

Visiting Team:  Portland Christian (Purple)

Coaches: Tara Crearer, Lisa Singleterry, Kimberly Unger

Players: Alyssa, Alison, Adrianne, Meredith, Paige, Addison, Emma, Melody, Isabelle

Scores:

Set 1: 25- 23 St. Clare

Set 2: 25 – 20 Portland Christian

Set 3: 15 – 9 St. Clare

Game Highlights:  These two teams came out of regular season play with a very close scoring game with St. Clare having the edge.  Both teams showed remarkable skills in all aspects of the games given their grade level.  They are well down the path of some great volleyball.

FINAL: St. Clare 2 out of 3

 

BELOW: St. Clare 5th Grade CYO Volleyball Spike Champions 20172017 5th Girls VB 1st Place St. Clare

BELOW: Portland Christian 5th Grade CYO Volleyball Spike Championships 2nd Place 2017

2017 5th Girls VB 2nd Place Portland Christian

 

CYO Third Grade Volleyballers Duke it Out! Valley Catholic vs St. Agatha


November 18, 2017 CYO Volleyball Championship Finals

Third Grade Grade Girls Spike Championships

Valley Catholic (Royal Blue)

Coach: Angie Arellano (H), Lisa Marie Hunt

Adriana, Hannah, Isabella, Cameron, Jaya, Grace, Elizabeth & Tessa

St. Agatha (Red

Coaches: Pualine Irwin Kylie Salbeck, Jill Solazzo

Sydney, Charlotte, Samantha, Reena, Ella, Isla, Sofie, Addison, Ellen, Alexandra

Set 1: VC 25 – St. Agatha 20

Set 2: VC 25 – St. Agatha 14

Game Highlights:  Some great rally’s for 3rd grade volleyball! Generally it is a serve fest with most balls over the net wins… but this was a treat!  Great job to both teams!

Below: Valley Catholic Third Grade Girls First Place CYO Spike Championship3 Girls Valley Catholic 1st

Below: St. Agatha Third Grade Girls Second Place CYO Spike Championship3 Girls St. Agatha 2nd

Corcl Memories From Camp Howard!


This is what the “little kids” got to do at Camp Howard for one of their many activities this summer.  It was all captured by “Drone Campers” under the direction of Drone Pilot, Mark Lee also known as the Director of CYO Swimming and Track & Field!  Great job, Mark! #cyocamphoward, #sistersblog