Monday, December 30, 2013

SJA vs Walsh Jesuit

The once again shorthanded Jaguars played valiantly, but lost in overtime to Walsh Jesuit, 59-54.

The scrappy and feisty Jags were led by Junior Brittany Morrison's 15 points, 4 steals, and 17 rebounds. Freshman point guard, Gia DiMassa , played with the poise of an upper classman as she scored 10 points(including three, 3-pointers), dished out 5 assists, and played an overall solid floor game against constant harrassment from the opponent.

Senior Nicole McManamon had 11points(including three, 3-pointers) and played solid defense, and Junior Hailey Grant had 10 points(including two, 3-pointers) and 5 steals. Senior Greta Burry had 6 points, 10 rebounds, and a very unselfish 8 assists.

SJA vs Avon

The Jaguars notched a nice win with a 65-52 victory over a very good Avon team.

Although the Jags continue to play shorthanded, the team received contributions from a variety of players.

Senior Greta Burry had a very balanced, unselfish effort as she had 11 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 assists, and played solid team defense. Junior Brittany Morrison was hampered by foul trouble but still contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Junior Hailey Grant had 12 points, including four, 3-point baskets. Hailey had three, 3-pointers in the first quarter that were instrumental in keeping the Jags in the game at that point. Freshman point guard Gia DiMassa registered a very solid performance with 11 points (including two, 3-point baskets), clutch free throws in the 4th quarter, 5  assists, and an overall solid floor game with the ball in her hands.

Senior Nicole McManamon had 8 points (including two, 3-point baskets) and continues to play hustling defense. Sophomore Natasha Martinez had 9 points and an overall good floor game.

Monday, December 16, 2013

SJA vs St. Vincent St. Mary

The Jaguars nearly upset the #1 ranked team in Northeast Ohio, but lost a heartbreaker to Saint Vincent-Saint Mary,
63-60.

 The Jaguars displayed tremendous fight and tenacity as they kept coming back and coming back against this powerhouse opponent.

It was a total team effort, as eventually 3 of the Jags would foul out during the team's spirited second half rally.

Individual statistical leaders were senior Nicole McManamon with 15 points, including five three-point baskets; junior, Brittany Morrison, with 18 points and 10 rebounds and senior, Greta Burry, with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore, Natasha Martinez also contributed significantly with 6 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals. 

Friday, December 13, 2013

SJA vs Cleveland Heights

The Jaguars defeated  the Cleveland Heights Tigers 60-46.

 The Jags played an aggressive game defensively, and were led by the hustling defense of senior Nicole McManamon who had 17 points, including four three-point field goals. 

Junior Brittany Morrison posted yet another double/double, with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Senior Greta Burry contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman point guard Gia DiMassa had 5 assists against intense defensive pressure.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

SJA vs Holy Name


The Jaguars defeated a very good Holy Name basketball team, 69-49.

The Jags were led by another double-double from junior Brittany Morrison who tallied 21 points and 18 rebounds. Sophomore Natasha Martinez had 17 points, including 5, 3-point field goals.

Senior Nicole McManamon had 11 points and Senior Greta Burry had 9 points and an impressive 11 rebounds.

Monday, December 2, 2013

SJA vs Canton Timken

The Jaguars defeated Canton Timken 69-38 at the Hoopfest showcase held at Walsh University.
 
 
It was the first win of the season for  the Jags.  The Jags were led by player of the game honoree, junior Brittany Morrison, who had 12 points and an impressive 16 rebounds. 


The Jags also received contributions from sophomore Natasha Martinez with 12 points and 4 assists; junior Hailey Grant with 11 points and 6 steals; and senior Greta Burry with 14 points.