Women’s basketball shuts out Fallston in overtime, Ripken celebrates 1000-point milestone
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
February 1, 2012
There were 36.7 seconds left in the game as JC went head to head with Fallston. The crowd sat anxiously on the edges of their seats watching JC’s last attempt to tie the game. Within seconds, the ball was thrown into the air and a three-point shot by senior Emily Soller tied the game, resulting... Read more »
Patriots pin Loyola in conference meet
Emily Clarke, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012
With the first two matches resulting in losses for JC, Wrestlepalooza on Jan. 4 wasn’t starting off the way anyone expected. The Patriots were behind the Loyola Dons 12-0 after senior Raphael Odouk, in the 220 pound weight class, and sophomore Andy Reininger, in the 285 pound weight class, were pinned.... Read more »
Women’s basketball team defeats IND in first conference game
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2011
There are only three seconds left until halftime. The pressure is on. The crowd is sitting on the edge of their seats and sophomore Maya Johnson has the ball. With all her strength, Johnson shoots the ball one-handed into the air at half court and hopes for the best. The ball sinks into the net... Read more »
Men’s varsity basketball dominates in first game of season
Imani Love, Sports Editor
November 22, 2011
Though the NBA is suffering from a lockout, it’s not preventing the high school men’s basketball teams from kicking off their seasons. This past Saturday, Nov. 19, the men’s varsity basketball team emerged victorious against St. Maria Goretti, 49-33. The game started off with sophomore Kamau Stokes’s... Read more »
Women’s volleyball claims third consecutive IAAM ‘B’ conference title
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
November 3, 2011
The women’s volleyball team needed one more point to win their third consecutive IAAM ‘B’ conference championship. The game progressed to the fifth and final match. After JC lost four straight points that could have won them the game, the team came together in a huddle to refocus. The score in... Read more »
JC emerges victorious in Homecoming football game against St. Mary’s
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
November 2, 2011
On Friday, Oct. 28, the JC student section jumped up and down on the bleachers as the football team entered into an overtime match with St. Mary’s. JC took the lead and the student section, holding their breath, waited for St. Marys’ possession to end. When St. Mary’s failed to score, the entire... Read more »
Men’s volleyball remains optimistic
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
October 21, 2011
The volleyball came hurling continually back and forth over the net. As sophomore Chris Collins sprinted to the ball, his heart pounding, the scoreboard appeared in his peripheral vision. Only one more point to go. If his team won this volley, they would have their first win under their belt. ... Read more »
Crusaders crush Patriots
Emily Clarke, Managing Editor
October 19, 2011
The lights were shining, the crowd was cheering, and St. Paul’s had already scored seven points. Junior Austin Markley had no time to worry about that, as the ball was flying through the air straight towards him. He could feel his stomach churning, but he knew it was now or never. Adrenaline pumping... Read more »
St. Paul’s defeats men’s varsity volleyball
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
October 5, 2011
Standing in a circle with arms locked behind one another’s shoulders, the varsity men’s volleyball team planned for the upcoming game against the St. Paul’s Crusaders. Senior Matt Zoltoski and sophomore Chris Collins took their places in front of the net. Match one had officially started. It was... Read more »
Women’s volleyball makes run for championship
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
September 30, 2011
Lying flat on their stomachs, the women’s varsity volleyball team smacks the floor of the gym – their hands pulsing up and down in a rush of noise. The strong sound ricochets off the walls of the gym followed by an immediate silence. Then comes the sound of their collective voice as they cry, “JC!” The... Read more »