Adams County Christian Academy: Senior Night

For Senior Night, the Warriors hosted games against the Adams County Christian Academy Rams. The varisty girls kicked off the night's games for the Warriors. After Ashley Kelly, the varsity girl's only senior, was honored with flowers from her parents, the Warrior's senior night began. This game proved to be quite different from the last one the Warriors played. They came off the court with a win of blank to blank, just shy of the 50 points the girls wanted to score especially for Coach Ortner, who had just received his doctor's permission to start coaching again! The ladies played to win. By the end of the first quarter, the Warriors already had a good lead on the Rams. Going into the second quarter, however, the ladies slacked off, letting the Rams to close the gap on the scoreboard. The second half saw the ladies pick up their game back up, ending the game with a final score at 44-32. A special shout-out to Ashley Kelly, whose defense against one of the Ram's best players kept her to only 5 points, compared to her normal spot of being the highscorer for her team. The girls were so thankful for each of their coaches, and that they won their Senior Night game!

The varsity boys were next and headed right into their third game agaisn't Adams County Christian Academy for the season. They were all looking for a big win for the two seniors, Toby McGrath and Jason Kehr. The game started quite slow. Each team not scoring much and putting the score to 8-10 with ACCA in the lead at the end of the first quarter. But to start the second quarter, the guys snapped out of whatever was holding them back and played like how we have seen so often. After that the rest of the game was history, the Warriors dominating in every area of the game. Each player got a lot of playing time and ended the game with a win of 69 to 47.

Toby McGrath led the team with double-double of 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks. Following him was Daniel Passarelli with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. Right behind him was Joel Kehr with 12 points, 2 assists, 3 steals, and a board. Chris Leao scored 10 points along with 4 rebounds and a block. Josiah Carstens came next with 7 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a board. Jonathan Pefley had 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a block. Jason Kehr had 7 assists, 5 steals, and a block. Zach Nelson contributed 5 rebounds and a steal. Michael Pefley had a basket.

After the games, everyone gathered to watch the senior's video clips to to listen to the Coaches talk about each senior. After that, everyone gathered around the seniors to bless and pray over them before closing out the night. In the end, it was a very successful senior night, both teams coming away with a win. Congradulations to Toby, Jason, and Ashley for graduating high school this year. Great games Warriors!

Loudoun County Patriots (VB)

Known for being a very hard opponent and a team of great skill, the Loudoun County Patriots were the Warrior's next opponent. The game started well, the Warriors matching up with the Patriots players and playing excellent defense, holding the Patriots to only 25 to the Warriors 18 points at the end of the first quarter. Starting out the second quarter though, the Patriots came out with a new intensity that they didn't give up for the rest of the game. The Warriors did well, working hard on defense and setting up good shots on offense, but they couldn't catch up to the Patriots score. The final score was 86-57.

Daniel Passarelli led the team with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Joel Kehr followed him with 12 points, 2 assists, a steal and a block. Toby McGrath had 7 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. Jonathan Pefley had 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Chris Leao also scored 6 points along with 4 rebounds and a steal and block. Jason Kehr had 5 points with a rebound and an assist. Josiah Carstens had 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 7 assists.

New Life Christian School (MSB)

 The middle school boys were pumped and ready to take on the New Life Christian School Rams. When the boys played the Rams last season, the Rams had pressed the boys, resulting in numerous turnovers and a big win by the Rams. Having improved drastically since then, the boys were hoping for a win. Not surprisenly, the Rams started right into the full court press they had played the year before. This time, though, the Warriors were prepared and broke the press instantly. The teams seemed pretty even at first, both teams scoring easily and playing great defense. But starting in the second quarter the Warriors stepped it up a notch and took the games into their hands. With the lead of 23-13 at half, the Warriors didn't let anything go, going after every loose ball and grabbing numerous rebounds. The boys played an excellent game, allowing each player to play. They took the game with the final score of 43-35. After the game, one of the New Life parents came up to Coach Phil and commented not only on how much the boys had improved in just a years time, but on how much they enjoy playing the Warriors because of the shining Godly character portrayed by each player, coach, and fan. What a testimony to what the Warriors stand for! Excellent game boys!

Noah Passarelli led the team with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, and an assist and block. Right behind him was Al Pedroza with double-double of 12 points, 18 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Daniel Messinger also had a double-double of 10 points, 12 rebounds, 7 steals, 4 assists, and a block. Zach Althoff scored 5 points along with 3 boards and a steal. Benjamin Passarelli had 1 point with 7 assists and 3 steals. Will Gammell had a basket with a steal and rebound.

Senior Spotlight: Jason Kehr

Q. How long have you been playing for the Warriors?
This is my third season

Q. How did you get interested in basketball?
Everyone said I had the height for it

Q. How long have you been homeschooled?
My whole life

Q. What's your favorite thing about being homeschooled?
Being with my family

Q. What do you like to do in your free time?
Other sports, video games, and vacation

Q. Where's your favorite place to eat out?
Chick-fil-A

Q. What's your favorite movie?
Napoleon Dynamite

Q. What are your plans after highschool graduation?
FCC or another institution of higher learning

Q. What's your favorite musical artist/group?
Yellowcard, Silverstein, Skillet, and Lecrae

Q. What game are you most looking forward to this season with the Warriors?
The end of the season tournament

Q. What's your favorite memory on the Warriors?
Fellowship with the team on and off the court

Q. What's your favorite scripture verse?
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Senior Spotlight: Ashley Kelly

Q. How long have you been playing on the Warriors?
Four years

Q. How did you get interested in basketball?
I actaully played middle school with my nextdoor neighbor Ashley. In fact, my second year of basketball in  middle school, I was on Coach O's team. However, I did not start playing again until I came to the Warriors. The reason I started playing basketball on the Warriors is because I was carpooling with Krista and Emily (two girls who used to play on the Warriors), and they pursuaded me to come to basketball.

Q. How long have you been homeschooled?
Well this is an interesting question, I have been homeschooled kind of my whole life. However, I have been doing classes at FCC since I was 14. Therefore, I guess I was officially both public schooled and homeschooled during high school.

Q. What's your favorite thing about being homeschooled?
My favorite aspect of being homeschooled is being able to take so many classes at FCC in high school

Q. What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy playing soccer and basketball. Sometimes, I also enjoy doing the Insanity workout. Also, I love hanging out with my friends, playing indoor soccer, going out to lunch with my mother, and hanging out with my family. I love cooking desserts and such for other people.

Q. What's your favorite place to eat out?
My favortie place depends on who I am going with and whether it's fast food or sit down. If fast food, I love Subway and California Tortilla. If sit down, I like Mountain Gate.

Q. What's your favorite movie?
I am not sure what my favorite movie is, but I really like To Save a Life, Soul Surfer, and Fireproof.

Q. What are your plans after high school graduation?
As of now, I am not sure what college I am going to attend. However, I am looking at Hood or Liberty. Also, if I attend Hood, I may play at the Hood soccer team. Also, I want to transfer onto a graduate school for physical therapy after I complete my bachelor's degree.

Q. Who's your favorite musical artist/group?
I don't really have a favorite, but I do like the song "Blessings" by Laura Story.

Q. What game are you most looking forward to this season with the Warriors?
I am most looking forward to the games agaisn't Adams County because I have a friend on that team. Also, I am looking forward to the end of the season tournament.

Q. What's your favorite memory on the Warriors?
I am not sure what my favortie memory is on the Warriors because there have been so many. I have enjoyed the friendships I have made. I have also enjoyed the younger girls on our team this year as well!

Q. What's your favorite scripture verse?
Philippians 4:8