Thursday, February 21, 2013

Jaguars beat Normandy

The Jaguars defeated Normandy 76-48 in a second round state playoff game.

 The Jags blew the game open with a dominating 33-6 third quarter.

The Jags were led by the determined play of Junior Greta Burry who had 18 points and 6 rebounds and Senior Daija Jones with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. Junior Nicole McManamon added 9 points and Sophomore Brittany Morrison had 13 points and 5 rebounds. Senior Sarah Schwind registered 6 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Senior Paige Heneghan added positive energy off the bench with 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals.

The Jags improved their record to 22-2.
Jaguars beat Lincoln West

The Jaguars defeated Lincoln West 78-36 in the first round of the state playoffs.

The Jaguars were led by the free and easy play of sophomore Hailey Grant who registered 12 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Senior Layla Leon provided stellar point guard play and had 11 points and 6 assists. Sophomore Brittany Morrison aggressively posted 12 points , while senior Gab Avellone had 10 points, including three 3-pointers.

The Jaguars now advance to play Normandy high school. The Jags overall record improves to 21-2 on the season.
 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Jaguars beat Magnificat


The visiting Jaguars defeated #6 ranked Magnificat 49-43, in front of a standing room only and roaring crowd. The Jaguars were able to maintain their poise in a very dynamic and energized atmosphere. The Jaguars were led by senior Katie Battaglia with 13 points, Junior Greta Burry with 10 points, and Junior Nicole Macmanamon with 11 points. 

Macmanamon provided a huge spark for the Jaguars by hitting three, 3-point shots in the critical 3rd quarter. Down the stretch in the 4th quarter the Jaguars once again
demonstrated their poise when Seniors Ann Conroy, Daija Jones, and Katie Battaglia all made pressure free throws. Senior Sarah Schwind once again had a hustling floor game for the Jags. It was a night to remember for the tough and gritty Saint Joseph Academy basketball team.

Congratulations to the team! The team finished its regular season with a record of 20-2, the best in school history. 

The team now focuses its energy on the team's second season- the state playoffs. Saint Joseph Academy basketball has never been to regional play in its long history. The team will continue to strive to rewrite basketball history at Saint Joseph Academy.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Jaguars beat Lake Ridge Academy

In front of a sellout crowd, the visiting Jaguars defeated state ranked Lake Ridge Academy, 46-37.

The Jaguars displayed a very strong and gritty "team" defensive effort, that saw the Jags take numerous charges, win loose balls, and control the defensive boards.
In particular, Senior Sarah Schwind turned in a special defensive effort on the opposing team's key player. Junior Greta Burry scored 20 points.

 The Jags are now 19-2.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Jaguars beat Beaumont


The Jaguars defeated Beaumont 79-30. 

Senior Katie Battaglia jump started the team with 3 first 
quarter 3 pointers and the Jags never looked back. Junior 
Greta Burry had 11 points, Junior Brittany Morrison had 10 
points, and freshman Natasha Martinez also added 10 points. 
Senior Paige Heneghan and Junior Caroline Becker 
had a hustling floor game for the Jags. The Jags improved to 18-2.
 

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Jaguars beat Brush

On an emotional senior night, the Jaguars defeated Brush, 69-41. 

The seven seniors:  Paige Heneghan, Gab Avellone, Layla Leon, Sarah Schwind, Ann Conroy, Katie Battaglia, and Daija Jones all finished their home court, high school careers with a spirited performance. These seniors have led
the Jaguars to the best record in the school's history. 


On this night in particular, the Jags were led by the high speed attacking of Senior point guard Layla Leon and the sharpshooting of Senior Katie Battaglia who had 19 points, including five 3 point shots. The Jags improved to 17-2.

These are a special group of seniors. They will be missed.