One of my favorite Camp Howard activities is the campfire. Campers and camp staff alike enjoy performing for the crowd. The spectators are always encouraging and it is fun to see what the kids come up with. We all enjoy the repeat after me songs along with the skits they contrive. Campfires are always unique and crowd pleasers.
My personal favorite act Tuesday night was “9 Sealions”
Second place…
Finally, a short photo montage from the first few days of Camp Howard Session 1
2026 CYO 7th Grade Boys City Championship at Valley Catholic School
Sister Krista’s Blog Video Link to Game video: https://youtu.be/3tH_kA6Xa_g
Home Team: St. Joseph (Vancouver)
Coaches: Tyrone Miller, Elizabeth Kuzma, David Kuzma
Players: Christian, Logan, Grant, Reid, Bennett, Tyvin, Jack, Taft
Mascot: Cardinals
Visiting Team: St. Anthony (Tigard)
Coaches: Josh Paloma, Kevin Sailor, Sophia Sailor, David Schoppe
Players: Porter, Henry, Andrew, Nick, Vinny, Andrew, Harrison, Gavin, Rowe, Evan, Kason, Brolin, Colin, Jackson
Mascot: Hawks
Game Highlights:
Quarter 1: 12 – 15 St. Anthony
Quarter 2: 18 – 22 St. Anthony
Quarter 3: 34 – 30 St. Joseph (Vancouver)
Quarter 4: 38 – 51 – St. Anthony FINAL
St. Anthony came out to an early lead and lead by 10 at various points of the first and second half. St. Joseph began to make a comeback in the second half and lead several times. The score was tied toward the end of the game when St. Anthony put on the steam and finished the game 51 – 38. A great game to watch and enjoy – two great programs.
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).
St. Pius X 7&8 Grade boys win the first CYO Championship Playoff game since CYO reintroduced boys volleyball after a 28 year absence.
Below: All Saints School wins second place in the CYO Championships for volleyball November 16th at Valley Catholic School.
Watch the entire volleyball game here:
2024 CYO 5th Grade Boys City Championship at Valley Catholic School
Home Team: Franciscan Montessori Earth School
Coaches: Adrian Esteban, Alex Esteban
Players: Daniel, Diego, Ethan, Herbie, Jackson, Koji, Lyons, Nebie
Mascot: Saints
Visiting Team: St. Clare
Coaches: Kevin Myers, Matt Williams
Players: Ahren, Bennett, Canyon, Emmett, Liam, Oliver, Sam, Santiago, Silas, Tim
Mascot: The Dragons
Game Highlights:
A slow paced, balanced game, tied with 1:50 left in the third quarter thanks to 3 steals by the Saints, Lyons and shooting by Ethan. The Saints took the lead after a 6-point deficit near the end of the third quarter.
HISTORY: This was the first time Franciscan Montessori Earth School has won the City Championship level, the highest level of the CYO Basketball Tournament.
Quarter 1: Franciscan Montessori Earth School 6 – St. Clare 9
Quarter 2: Franciscan Montessori Earth School 16 – St. Clare 15
Quarter 3: Franciscan Montessori Earth School 29 – St. Clare 25
Quarter 4: Franciscan Montessori Earth School 44 – St. Clare 34
2024 CYO 5th Grade Girls City Championship at Valley Catholic School
Home Team: St. Pius X
Coaches: Karie Conner, Katherine Wight, Mariah Johnson, Michael Liu
Players: Audrey, Charlotte, Eleanor, Gabrielle, Genesis, Ivy, Jeter, Layla, Natalia
Mascot: Panthers
Visiting Team: St. Anthony
Coaches: Ashley Bouchard, Charlie Keller
Players: Allie, Amara, Brielle, Caroline, Emerson, Holly, Kendall, Lea, Paige, Resa, Riley, Sloane, Zoe
Mascot: The Hawkes
Game Highlights:
St. Pius X came out to an early lead outscoring St. Anthony by 15 in the first quarter. Layla’s height and athleticism enabled the Panthers to keep control of the ball.
In the second quarter, the Panthers again came out scoring, rebounding, and controlling the ball. With 2 minutes left in the quarter, the Hawkes began scoring and added 7 points to the tally.
Caitlin Clark, the inspirational, NCAA record breaking scorer is influencing the play in girls’ basketball and it is evident from the bleachers!
In the third quarter, the Hawkes outscored the Panthers and slightly reduced the deficit to 22 points behind the skillful shooting and ball handling of St. Anthony’s Riley and Sloane.
Both teams had some great young players who are developing very good skills. As they continue to grow and mature, we will see these teams again and who knows what it might look like next year! So far, my favorite game of the tournament.
Quarter 1: St. Pius X 21 – St. Anthony 6
Quarter 2: St. Pius X 37 – St. Anthony 13
Quarter 3: St. Pius X 51 – St. Anthony 29
Quarter 4: St. Pius X 66 – St. Anthony 38
2023 CYO 6th Grade Boys City Championship at Valley Catholic School
Home Team: St. Andrew Nativity School
Coaches Clay Alexander
Players: Andre, Daniel Arthur, Caeden, Justin, Deandre, Shamar, Ramon, Keenan, Israel
Mascot:
Visiting Team: St. Pius X
Coaches: Clayton Lindsay (H), Andrew Ruginis (AS)
Players: Zachary, Parker, Carter, Luca, Jack, Charlie, Lucas
Mascot: Panthers
Game Highlights:
First half – The two teams stayed evenly matched throughout the first half with the score staying within 1 to 4 points of each other.
Second Half – St. Pius X garnered a considerable lead which St. Andrew Nativity worked hard to close, getting within 5 in the fourth quarter. In the end, St. Pius X by 6 in a great game by both teams.
Quarter 1: St. Pius X 10 – St. Andrew Nativity School 6
Quarter 2: St. Pius X 20 – St. Andrew Nativity School 16
Quarter 3: St. Pius X 36 – St. Andrew Nativity 24
Quarter 4: St. Pius X 50 – St. Andrew Nativity School 43
2023 CYO 6th Grade Girls City Championship at Valley Catholic School
Home Team: St. Anthony
Coaches Charlie Keller, Aubrey Turley
Players: Madeline, Josie, Bridget, Brenna, Kayla, Leighton, Presley, Allison
Mascot: The Hawks
Visiting Team: St. Ignatius
Coaches: Andy Hryclw, Zach Puent, Adam Kelly
Players: Asha, Jade, Ella, Emma, Lucia, Margaret, Maddie, Amelia
Mascot: The Gators
Game Highlights:
First half, Two feisty, great shooting teams very well matched creating a lot of excitement. Neither team was afraid to shoot three pointers and they sunk them like pros.
In the second half, St. Anthony overpowered St. Ignatius, widening the gap and St. Ignatius could not make it up. It was a great game with a lot of intensity.
Quarter 1: St. Ignatius 6 – St. Anthony5
Quarter 2: St. Anthony 12 – St. Ignatius 10
Quarter 3: St. Anthony 19 – St. Ignatius 11
Quarter 4: St. Anthony 35 – St. Ignatius 22
2023 CYO 5th Grade Boys City Championship at Valley Catholic School
Home Team: St. Pius X
Coaches: J.D. Youngblood Larson (H), Christopher McCollister (AS)
Players: Christopher, Griffin, Easton, Max, Jace, Micah, Nicholas, Jake, Alexander, Jay, Avery
Mascot: Panthers
Visiting Team: St. Clare
Coaches: Steven Lodzinski (H), Michael Humm,(AS) Luke Leahy, (AS)
Players: Oscar, Desmond, River, Keagan, Ritwik, Amos, David, Maddox, Sam, Elliot
Mascot: The Dragons
Game Highlights:
A high scoring game with both teams sinking 3 pointers toward the end of the first half with the score vacillating until St. Pius X drilled the last basket of the half to go ahead by 3. Amos for St. Clare hit three, three-pointers.
St. Clare broke open in the third quarter behind some three-point shooting including another by Amos to close out the period. St. Clare added 17 points to St. Pius X’s 6.
Both teams performed well in the fourth quarter but St. Clare outscored St. Pius X by one point with thirteen for the quarter. The game was fun to watch and kept the fans on the edge of their seats!
Quarter 1: St. Clare 17 – St. Pius X 15
Quarter 2: St. Pius X 40 – St. Clare 37
Quarter 3: St. Clare 54 – St. Pius X 46
Quarter 4: St. Clare 67 – St. Pius X 58
November 18, 2018 – Fifth Grade Girls Spike Championships Portland, OR
ABOVE: Home Team: St.Agatha (Red), Coach: DanaMcElligott, Danielle Ruhnke, Players: Mia,Maya, Ava, Amara, Serafina, Ally, Lucy, Amelia, Payton
BELOW: Visiting Team: Christ the King (Blue), Coach: ValerieHunter, Kristi Maulding, Players: Ava,Addiso, Elizabeth, Sophia, Brooklyn, Abby, Londyn, Kya
Scores:
Set 1: 25 – 20 St Agatha
Set 2: 25 – 19 Christ the King
Set 3: 15 – 13 Christ the King
Game Highlights:
FINAL: Christ the KIng
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