Penndel Junior Cats are National Champs

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Congratulations to the Penndel Junior Cats cheerleading squad for winning National Championships at Ocean City, Maryland and Virginia Beach, Virginia, this past winter.  Your family and coaches are very proud of you.

The squad includes Kylie Amarhanov, Emily Bayer, Delaney Brooks, Kendall Burroughs, Alyssa Cabeza, Miabella Courtney, Vanessa Delello, Ashley Drummond, Aviaanii Freeman, Madelyn Hansbury, Danalyn Harris, Miranda Horton, Sophie Huffert, Siera Jallah, Tiera Jallah, Ava Kelly, Hanna Kelly, Olivia Molle, Alivia Murphy, Aliyah Rudderow-Henry, Giovanna O’Sullivan, Hannah Stanton, Delaney Turchi, and Jordan Winchester. Coaches are Dawn Kilgariff and Amy Turchi.

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More than a team

DIAMOND DOGS

 

by Matt Snider

This past March, the Langhorne Athletic Association’s Diamond Dogs began their second game of the season with a pregame parade for Melissa Schweiker. It was a total surprise to her as one by one, all the members of the 10-and-under baseball team strolled onto the field wearing their newest uniform additions.

Melissa’s son, Jake Schweiker, was the last in line carrying flowers and a card. As he reached her, he said, “Mom, do you like my socks?”

Jake’s socks, as well as the other team members’, were pink in support of Melissa’s recent battle with cancer.

“It was a complete surprise to me,” said Melissa. “It was also extremely touching.”

This show of support was just one of the many acts of kindness the families of the Diamond Dogs have displayed in the preceding months, as they did everything they could to be there for the Schweiker family despite only knowing them for a short time. “I’ve only known some of these people for about two years now,” said Melissa. “The one thing that brought us together was a sport…baseball.”

Although baseball had brought them together, the families of the players went above and beyond in a time of need. “They were delivering meals, as well as cards, taking her son to baseball practices, just a ton of things,” said Marie Cipullo, Melissa’s mother. “They have gone beyond friendship and have truly been phenomenal.”

Melissa’s journey began in February when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I didn’t want to tell everyone right away. I wanted to at least wait until I spoke with the surgeon and knew what was going to happen.”

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Pennsbury captures cheerleading championship in D.C.

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The Varsity and Junior Varsity Pennsbury High School Cheerleading Squads have just concluded their seasons with first place wins in their respective divisions at the 2013 National Cheerleading Competition “Battle at the Capitol” in Washington, D.C. The Varsity squad had the distinguished honor as being acknowledged as the GRAND CHAMPION of the event, beating all of the attending high schools. In addition, Pennsbury was recognized with the “Best Fans” award for sportsmanship behaviors and attitudes.

The members of the Varsity squad are Kaitlin Angrove, Samantha Billings, Dion Carmichael, Courtney Casole, Olivia Cavalier, Nikki Dixon, Kate Hennigan, Hailey Ingraham, Alyssa Krisak, Jade Maloney, Abby Mauro, Stephanie McNamara, Jaeda Mcpherson, Allison Medrow, Sarah Metts, Hannah Millen, Marisa Natale, Brittanee Schaible, Carly Sinisgalli, Kelly Skinner, Samantha Vietti, Sara Vrancik, Maria Walker, Autumn Whitecraft, Mackenzie Woods, Amanda Yarson, and Alyssa Zajdel.

The members of the Junior Varsity squad are Olivia Bumgardner, Margaux Derricotte, Kayli Gallen, Jessica Ganz, Amanda Gaughan, Katrina Gaughan, Danielle Hanak, Sierra Jones, Veronika Kraus, Briahna McDuffie, Brandie Pastorek, Julia Poapst, Fabiola Riva-Sanchez, Liz Roberts, Celine Roger, Christina Romani, Rachel Rooney, Mary Sha, Breanna Steiner, Michaela Vommoro, Lacey Whitecraft, and Ashley Yesilsoy.

 

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PHOTO CAPS: 1. The Pennsbury High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad

2. The Pennsbury High School Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad

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Maple Point basketball team wins tourney

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The Maple Point Middle School eighth grade basketball team won the tournament championship against Armstrong Middle School on March 13th.

Pictured is the team wearing their first place medals and holding the team trophy: front row, Jake Jones, Sean Kelly, Luke Diferdinando, Matt Tarity, Sean Stewart, Eric Rotteveel, Ford Bowman, Nick Edwards, and Sean Gilmore; back row, Zach Tredway, Andrew Note, Brian Saglimben, Hayden Rooney, Dylan McDonald, Corey McGarry, Mason Jones, Coach Skip Mason, and Team Managers, Patrick Gawro, Megan Campbell, and Emily Alexis.

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Second Annual Alumni Basketball event at MHS

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by Mimi Rowland

Jonah Moore has done it again! Morrisville’s Second Annual Alumni Basketball Event was a great success, with even more people in attendance this year than last.

The event was developed and organized by Jonah. His concept was to have the alumni of the Morrisville High School’s basketball program return to the school to reminisce and play ball together. “It’s a Morrisville cultural thing,” he says.

He wants to highlight the pride of the Bulldogs. “It’s a small town with big hearts.”

The proceeds from the event go towards Morrisville’s sports program, to be spent on whatever the program may need. Last year, between admission and raffle tickets, $750 was donated to the school. Jonah hopes to collect even more this year.

New to this year’s lineup was the women’s game. About 30 alumni from the classes of 1997 to 2012 came back to run the court for a good cause.

“We had a lot of word-of-mouth buzz,” said Jonah.

Amanda (Sutcliffe) Goodwin from the class of ’98 came out for the game even though she couldn’t play due to medical issues. “It’s fun to see old teammates,” she said.

She found out about the event on Facebook and then got in touch with Jonah. She played in college at Gwynnedd-Mercy and on a team at the Newtown Athletic Club, but hasn’t played in two years since she had her son. “It’s for a great cause,” she noted.

Also in attendance were current girls’ basketball coach Dave Howell, serving as coach for the women’s blue team, and former player Lisa Colon coaching for gold.

Athletic Director John Hubiak came out for the games as well. During his 25 years in the Morrisville School District, Hubiak was the basketball coach from 1998 to 2002. “It’s nice to see everyone back,” he said. “The younger players can see the people (whose names are) on the banner and put faces with the names,” such as 1000-Point Club member Bree Skitsko.

Some of the oldest players were Patience Danquah and Jasmine Frank who graduated in 1997, and younger 2012 graduates Katherine Brown and Shalay Johnson also came to play.

After the women’s game came the men’s event, with some players returning from last year and some new ones showing up for the first time.

John Smith, class of ’99, said that he heard about the game from friends on Facebook. “It’s my first time back for an event,” said Smith.

He still hangs out with people from Morrisville, even though college took him to Millersville University where he played football.

The sense of community was tangible throughout the night, and the players’ loyalty to their school was evident in their support of this outstanding event.

 

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PHOTO CAPS: 1. All the participants of the Alumni event posed for a picture between games.

2. Dave Howell (left) coached the women’s blue team.

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Banshees Red win USSSA March Madness NQ in Wilkes-Barre

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The Banshees Red fast pitch softball team won the United States Specialty Sports Association National Qualifier March Madness tournament held at the Wyoming Valley Sports Dome in Wilkes-Barre on March 3rd. 

The Banshees went a perfect 4-0, defeating the Southern Tier “Smoke” from Elmyra, NY 5-2 in the championship game (coming back from a 2-0 deficit). The Banshees are now 8-0 in National Qualifying tournaments, and 16-2 in tournament play overall. 

The Banshees Red are pictured (from left, first row) Casey Taylor, Brittany Hubler, Kate Clark, Shannon Stewart, and Kyleigh Dinnien; second row, Tori Hagendorf, Maddie Fisher, Tessa Prushan, Sierra Mosiniak, and Elayna Tsiouplis; coaches (back row) are Mike Stewart, Mike Mosiniak, Jim Taylor and Joe Dinnien. Missing from photo are Jess Carey, Coaches Jen Carey and Rich Clark. 

If you have the talent and drive to play fast pitch softball at a high level, contact Head Coach Jim Taylor to arrange a tryout at coach_jim_taylor@aol.com.

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Banshees win Winter Challenge in Palmyra

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The Banshees Red (U12) fastpitch travel softball team won the United States Specialty Sports Association Winter Challenge held in Palmyra, PA on December 1st, going perfect for the day. The Winter Challenge was held indoors at a facility just outside of Hershey. 

The Banshees defeated Central Pennsylvania teams the PA Ball Hawks, PA Gators, and the Dauphin Dynamite en route to a showdown in the “de facto” championship game later in the day vs. the Spring-Ford Sting. Both teams were a perfect 3-0 heading into the game. After several scoreless innings, the Banshees Red took a 1-0 lead and never relinquished it. The Banshees defeated the Sting 5-1 and in doing so, qualified for the USSSA World Series (A) to be held in Florida next summer.

Pictured are the Banshees and their coaches celebrating their win, (first row) Elayna Tsiouplis, Katelyn Clark, Casey Taylor, Brittany Hubler, and Kyleigh Dinnien. Standing are Shannon Stewart, Madison Fisher, Tessa Prushan, Sierra Mosiniak, and Tori Hagendorf.  Coaches (left to right) Mike Mosiniak, Jim Taylor, and Mike Stewart. (Not pictured due to injury, Jess Carey, and coaches Joe Dinnien and Jen Carey).

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Bob Corrigan/ Morgan Mysza Memorial Indoor Soccer Tournament raises over $9000

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The Central Bucks East High School girls’ soccer team raised over $9,000 at the Bob Corrigan/Morgan Mysza Memorial Indoor Soccer Tournament on Saturday, January 19th and Sunday, January 20th. The tournament was held at Central Bucks East High School Gym and featured teams from all over the region. 

Of the monies raised, $1,250 will be donated to The National Brain Tumor Foundation, $3,500 will fund scholarships for the four graduating seniors, and $5,000 will support the CB East Girls Soccer team and its efforts to promote girls soccer throughout the community.

The event honors two special people to the CB East Soccer Program; Bob Corrigan, a Central Bucks School District teacher, founder of the CB East girls soccer program, as well as an active supporter of youth soccer; and Morgan Mysza, a CB East student athlete who developed an inoperable brain tumor and passed away in 2011.

In Morgan’s memory, a $1250 donation was made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation.

In addition, the tournament helped fund college scholarships for four Central Bucks East senior girls soccer players. This year’s recipients were Jess Haug, Taylor Myzsa, Ali Walker and Amy Chimera. 

Finally, the tournament helps provide funds to help the Central Bucks East High School Girls Soccer program to promote youth soccer to 250 area girls.

PHOTO CAP: Central Bucks High School East seniors, from left, Taylor Myzsa, Jess Haug, Ali Walker and Amy Chimera were recipients of college scholarships awarded from proceeds of the Bob Corrigan/Morgan Myzsa Soccer Tournament held in January at CB East.

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BCTA beginning new season

The Bucks County Tennis Association’s county-wide public-park outdoor season is swinging into action including:

  • Tennis Coach Workshop – Saturday, April 13th, 9:30am-12:30pm, New Hope-Solebury Middle/High School. The annual clinic for working with youths 10 and under will be followed by a new clinic, 12:30–3:00pm, for working with youths over 11 and adults. Cost: $35 for 10-and-under clinic, $20 for 11-and-over clinic, and $45 for both events. Lunch and materials included. Preregistration by March 28th required.
  • Learn, Practice & Play outdoor programs begin week of April 15th -  affordable fun and fitness for family and friends of all ages and abilities.  Other BCTA programs: Jr. Team Tennis, High School/Middle School training, youth camps, and adults leagues. 

Details and registration on www.buckscountytennis.usta.com.

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Morgan Davis signs letter of intent with Colgate

Morgan Davis Morgan Davis, of Washington Crossing, PA, made a verbal commitment to Colgate University last year and made it official last month with a swoop of the pen. 

Morgan is a senior at the Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY. She attended the Pennington School and was a member of the Varsity Soccer team. She then transferred to The Millbrook School where she was Captain of the Varsity Soccer team coached by Gordon Mackenzie and was selected for the WWNEPSAA All-Star team all three years. She is a member of the YMS Fury Soccer team coached by John Grieves and John Antolino.

Morgan juggles a long list of responsibilities including being a tri-varsity athlete, a school prefect, dorm leader, and an honors student. Morgan chose Colgate for their academic reputation and desire to compete on the soccer field at the collegiate level and is very excited to be part of the Colgate Class of 2017.

Pictured with Morgan are Gordon Mackenzie (left), her high school soccer coach, and Drew Casertano, Headmaster of Millbrook School.

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