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CYO 3000 Meter Record Breaker

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CYO Meet of Champions 2018 @ Jesuit High School May 19, 2018

It was a perfect morning, overcast, cool but not cold! Sixty-nine runners, boys, girls, cubs and cadets prepped to see how they could make the most of their training, endurance and mental readiness for 7.5 trips around the track.  It was impressive from every direction!

The first race of the day featured Ana Peters, from St. Anthony, a cub who had shown she had something special as a roadrunner in 2016 & 2017.  She holds records in the 1500 and 800 meter setting records at the Roadrunner (3rd and 4th grade) regional meets.  Today she sliced 15 seconds off the old record set in 2014 by Mia Middleton from Holy Trinity, and set a new record 10:37.08 as she breezed over the finish line 17 seconds ahead of her closest competition.  Second place was only 2 seconds off the old record! Juliana “Ana” Peters will be a young lady to watch for sure!

Kate Peters, (yes older sister), won the Cadet Girls 3000 meter with a time of 10:32.05.  She was up against a record set by Makenna Schumacher, St. Thomas More, in 2015 (10:10.46).  Kate outdistanced her competition by 24 seconds!

In Cub Boys, Leo Cook won a close one with a time of 10:27.51 for Our Lady of the Lake.  He had the second best performance in regular season meets and improved his best 2018 performance by 17 seconds and out paced Zane Moore (St. Thomas More) who came into the contest with the best performance but could not shave as much time off his personal best to outdo Cook.

John Schuler (West Hills Christian) and Jeffery Rogers (St Anthony) battled it out in regular season with times of 9:56.43 and 9:57.17 respectively.  Schuler slashed an amazing 31 seconds from his season best to finish with a 9:25.23 very close to the Logan Phillips (St. Anthony) record 9:18.43 set in 2013.

Below: Ana Peters, Leo Cook, Kate Peters, John Schuler

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The “Javelin Throwers” CYO Meet of Champions

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All levels of “Turbo Javelin” competitors have thrown the same device for nearly 20 years.  At the Cadet level of the Javelin, a new product known as the “Finn Flyer” was introduced in 2018.  It is longer, more slender and closer in style to the high school javelin though it is shorter and does not have the sharp point.  New records for this event were established this year for cadets.  The old turbo javelin records will be retained in the archives of the CYO.

Madeline Fey (St. Pius X) holds the Cadet Girls Turbo Javelin record at 136’3″ & Joe Nizich (St. John the Apostle) holds the Cadet boys Turbo Javelin record at 194′ 8″.

Roadrunner Girls: Madilynn Andrews (Christ the King) 86′ 9.50″ RECORD BREAKER The old record was 78′ 9″ set by Lena Childress (Madeleine).

Roadrunner Boys: Vicente Harrison II (Cathedral School) 100′ 3″

Cub Girls: Hayden Williams-Downing (Our Lady of the Lake) 101′ 9.25″

Cub Boys: Jack Benninger (St. John the Apostle) 109′ 9″

Cadet Girls: Elliott Bush (Cathedral School) 110′ 2.5″ RECORD ESTABLISHED 2018 NEW FINN FLYER

Cadet Boys: Jakob Braunstein (Our Lady of Lourdes) 156′ 3.50″ RECORD ESTABLISHED 2018 NEW FINN FLYER .

Below: Madilynn Andrews, Vincente Harrison II, Hayden Williams-Downing, Jack Benninger, Elliott Bush, Jakob Braunstein.

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End of Season CYO Dance at Oaks Park

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The CYO dances over the course of a year are extremely popular activities and good learning opportunities for youth on how to dress and behave in a social setting with other middle school youth.  It is also an opportunity for youth whose regular contact might be through competition to come together and become friends in a more social setting.  The May CYO dance is always outdoors where we welcome next year’s 7th graders and say goodbye to the current 8th graders.  This dance will number in the range of 800 to 1000 middle schoolers.  It is one of the most enjoyable dances of the year and this year in particular as the kids could not have been a better group of youngsters!  Special thanks to St. Matthew and Holy Redeemer for acting as the parent chaperones!  Maryann & Brian Stewart and the dance team!

We enjoyed watching the pizza crew try to keep up with the dancers!

5.8.2018 Hand Washing at Mary’s Lodge

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The hand washing station in front of Mary’s Lodge enables 250 kids to wash up quickly before each meal.  This station will include water, troughs, lights & drainage. Hand washing greatly reduces the bugs making it a priority in the new lodge.

It’s all in the Handoff!

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The third week of Track and Field meets were held at La Salle College Prep, Valley Catholic, Seton Catholic and Hillsboro.  I went to Seton to have a glimpse of their first season of hosting track and field for CYO and it was spectacular.  I focused on the 4 x 400 meter relay handoffs which I think you will enjoy! April 28, 2018

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It’s Coming Together!

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The new “Mary’s Lodge” at Camp Howard will be a major game changer for the camp.  It is inspiring to walk inside the building and imagine the kids enjoying the facility at meal time and other event times.  The high ceilings, light, air flow and ambience will make for a much more enjoyable experience.  – Our camp signups are at an all time high! (May 1, 2018)

Below: Larry is prepping for a concrete pour at the entrance to the building.

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Below: Hand washing stations are being installed!

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Below: Sheetrock finished and working on the mud!

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Below: The sheetrock made a huge difference in defining the space!

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Below: Ah…the kitchen…

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Below: Another view of the hand washing stations as they begin construction.

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Below: An exterior view of the entrance to Mary’s Lodge

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2018 Seminary Tea

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The Seminary Tea, an annual opportunity for many area Catholics to come together and meet and visit with Archbishop Sample, Archbishop Vlazny, Bishop Peter Smith, several Priests of the Archdiocese, members of Religious Communities, in a formal setting complete with tea and dainties, all while raising money to support the efforts of Priest education!

My friend, Archbishop Alexander Sample, welcomed everyone in attendance and took a few moments to meet and greet everyone in the room.  It was a very nice day!

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Below: Archbishop Alexander Sample addresses attendees at the Seminary Tea at the Portland Golf Course April 25, 2018

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Below: Yours truly, pouring tea & coffee!

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Two new friends, Noreen Gatto Christianson and her sister, Barbara Gatto Gustafson!  We had a wonderful visit connecting dots!

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New Photos of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard

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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!

CYO 8th Grade Boys Basketball Championships

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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…

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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