Mountain View Christian Academy Tip-Off Tournament vs. Mountain View Christian Academy (VB)

The Warriors Varsity Boys traveled to Winchester, Virginia, for the Mountain View Christian Academy Tip-Off Tournament to take on the Mountain View team.

The Warriors started off strong, leading 20-13 after the first quarter and 28-22 at the half.

The second half saw a change of momentum as Mountain View took the lead 41-37 after three quarters, and finished going away. The final score was Mountain View 65, Warriors 49.

Christopher Leao led the Warriors with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Toby McGrath added 8 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists. Daniel Passarelli pitched in 7 points and 10 boards. Josiah Carstens added 7 points, 3 assists and a steal. John Koffman had 4 points, 4 boards, 7 assists, and 4 steals.

Great effort Warriors!

Adams County Christian Academy (VB)

The Warrior boys were up next to challenge the Adams County Christian Academy Rams. All twelve boys were looking sharp and ready to play.

And the boys’ first quarter made up for any lack of action in the girls’ first quarter J They moved the ball fast and took the lead within the first couple minutes of play. The boys kept up the intensity all the way until halftime, leaving the fans to cheer them on their way out to the locker room.

After halftime the Rams played some tight defense and caught up with the Warriors. It was a close game to the very end with the Warriors holding on and ending up on top 55-53.

Chris Leao led the team in scoring with 18. Other contributors to the scoreboard were John Koffman (8), Joel Kehr (8), Toby McGrath (6), Josiah Carstens (6), Daniel Passarelli (5), and Michael Owens (4). Toby hauled in 12 rebounds with Chris (9) and Daniel (5) also crashing the boards. Josiah led the team in assists with 6 for the night with John right behind him with 5.

Great game guys! Way to start the season.

Adams County Christian Academy (VG)

The girls were the first to start things up for the Warriors and with their matching hair and Warrior blue eyeliner they were more than ready to meet the opposing team, Adams County Christian Academy.

The first half action was lacking. In the first quarter, ACCA had six to the Warriors three points. Then at the half, with the girls still trailing, Coach Ortner pulled them together and explained some new plays to them.

With a combination of new plays and tough defense the girls took the lead in the third quarter and pulled down a win.

Everyone contributed greatly to this win. Gabrielle, Emily, and Abby led the team in rebounds. Priya, Emma, and Amanda led the team in steals. Ashley and Emma led the team in baskets for the night, Ashley with 11 points and Emma with 13. While Gabrielle and Abby hit some key shots, Katey and Priya also took to coach’s instructions and did not back away from shooting. The Warriors ended up on top finishing 28-24.

In the end it was a great win for the Warriors to begin their season.

HSPN Day 4 - 3 pt finals and Championship

Day Four: Three Point contest finals and the Championship game

After getting to bed after 1:00am the night before this morning the Warriors had breakfast and headed to the Vines Arena to cheer on their teammate Rebecca Reifsnider in the final round of the 3 point contest.  The girls cheered Rebecca on to victory as she sunk 9 threes in 1 minute.  Her opponent sank 6. 

 Rebecca was given a medal and a check for $50.  We are so proud of her.  It was a great way to start the day! 

 After the contest, the girls headed back to the hotel and had devotions and then went to lunch.  They headed back over to the Vines Arena for the final game of the tournament. 

 In the championship game the Warriors were facing the South Carolina Hurricanes.  The first quarter action was lacking.  The girls seemed to have a hard time running their plays and making aggressive defensive moves.

 Tentativeness dominated the entire first half.  The Warriors were the beneficiaries of the referees whistle the first quarter, but the second quarter brought a streak of 7 whistles on the Warriors. 

 When the girls headed into the locker room at half time they had 9 fouls and only 8 points.  The score at the half was 8 to 15.

 Apparently, Coach Barry knew just what the girls needed to hear...or just what he needed to say, because the Warriors they came out on the court in the second half were playing much better.

  They ran their plays and played aggressive defense.  By the beginning of the fourth quarter they were only down by 2 points.

 Foul trouble allowed the Warriors to pick up points with the clock stopped and with three minutes and forty seconds left, the score was tied at 31.

  At the end of the game, the Warriors won with the score 33 to 38!  The Warriors are the division 2a champions!!  Way to go girls!  We're so proud of all of you!!

  Rachel Joannides led in rebounds with 8.  Rebecca Reifsnider had 7 for the game.  Liz Catoe had 3 steals for the night and the Warriors as a team had 8 steals.  Rebecca Reifsnder had 3 blocks.

HSPN Semifinals

Day Three: Division Play Semi Finals vs. Easley

 The Warriors were seeded as the #2 seed in division 2a.  This is the same division the Warriors took third place in last year.  The semi-final round featured the Warriors taking on the Easley Guardians.  The Warriors understood the importance of winning this game.  A win meant a chance at the championship, a loss meant the chance for third place.  The Warriors came in ready to play despite the late 10:00 pm start time.  They took an early lead on the Guardians.

 The game was well within the reach of either team for the first half.  The Warriors took an emotional and physical blow in the second quarter with the injury of Rebecca Reifsnider.  She went down with what appeared to be a very serious ankle injury.  Coach Barry immediately came over and prayed for her and she was helped to the bench.  The game then went to halftime and the girls were called together for second half instructions.

 Some key baskets and tough defensive play pulled the Warriors forward in the third quarter.  Near the end of the third quarter, Rebecca signaled to Coach that she wanted to be put back into the game.  He tapped her up while Coach Quick inspired the girls with the confidence that was deep within them.  They went onto the floor and controlled the remainder of the game.

 Rebecca came back in and continued to dominate the rest of the game.  Rachel Joannides led the Warriors with 9 rebounds, Rebecca had 5 and Sarah Reifsnider and Charity Poole each had 4.  Liz Catoe had 3 assists and Charity Poole had 2.

 Ana Blickenstaff and Liz Catoe both had 2 steals for the night.  The Warriors won the game with a final score of 27 to 42.  The Warriors advanced onto the championship round of division 2a.  Way to Go Warriors!