Equestrian team places eighth, fails to proceed to Nationals
Megan Foard, Multimedia Editor
March 12, 2012
The 2011-2012 equestrian season has officially ended after the team placed eighth out of a total of 32 teams in Zone 3, which includes teams ranging from Pennsylvania to South Carolina. Zones were held on Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26 at Garrison Forest School. Zone 3 grew to a large amount of... Read more »
Men’s, women’s basketball teams honored at Maryland General Assembly
Imani Love, Sports Editor
March 8, 2012
Once again, the men’s and women’s varsity basketball teams will be in the spotlight. Both teams will be honored before the State House of Delegates and the State Senate on March 12 for winning the conference championships this past month. It was the second consecutive championship for the men and... Read more »
Halftime with Ranni: winter sports recap
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
March 2, 2012
The longest sports season of the year is coming to a close, and while some teams have achieved first-place glory, others managed to get by with unusual team dynamics. Multiple students were honored as stand-outs on their team by the athletic department at the second quarter honors assembly. Overall,... Read more »
Men’s basketball claims second consecutive MIAA ‘A’ Conference title
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 24, 2012
Returning to the MIAA ‘A’ Conference championship game, the men’s varsity basketball team was looking for a second consecutive title, this year against Mount St. Joseph. JC duked it out against St. Joesph, who won the conference in the regular season, and emerged victorious, 44-41. This is the... Read more »
Women’s basketball takes IAAM conference title, first time in 28 years
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
February 23, 2012
With 2.6 seconds left in the IAAM B Conference championship game, St. Mary’s player Stephanie Lazo stepped up to take her foul shot. This was the shot that would make or break JC’s two point lead, 40-38. With the fans screaming along with the pep band, she took the shot and missed. Freshmen... Read more »
Women’s basketball wins IAAM Conference title
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
February 22, 2012
The women’s basketball team won the IAAM B Conference championship on Feb. 18, 2012. They beat St. Mary’s 42-38, with freshman Ashley Hunter scoring the last two points in the last 1.7 seconds of the game. The top scorers from JC were seniors Emily Soller with 15 points, Miranda Ripken with eight... Read more »
Six riders place in regionals, qualify for zones
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
February 22, 2012
While most sporting events only last a few hours, the equestrian team spends an entire weekend working hard with their team. Last week the equestrian team competed in their Regional competition to determine who would qualify for Zones. Senior Heather Scampton won her fences class, junior Erika D’Anna... Read more »
Men’s basketball win semi-final round, proceed to second consecutive championship
Imani Love, Sports Editor
February 18, 2012
Playing in a gym with a large crowd packed into the stands, the men’s basketball team took advantage of their home court, winning a close battle against St. Frances, 52-47. This win was the last step JC took to make it to the MIAA ‘A’ Conference championship game. During the first quarter, the... Read more »
Men’s basketball dominates out-of-state opponent
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 17, 2012
Taking a break from conference play, the men’s basketball team played De Smet, a Jesuit high school from St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 12. Ranked thirteenth in their state, the De Smet basketball team traveled to JC over the weekend to challenge Maryland’s ninth-ranked men’s team. JC emerged victorious,... Read more »
Women’s basketball dominates Bryn Mawr on senior night
Grace Kim, Online Chief
February 15, 2012
Despite its original postponement, the senior night game for the women’s varsity basketball team against The Bryn Mawr School still promoted energy. JC crushed Bryn Mawr with a final score of 56-33. JC created a quick lead when seniors Maria Edwards and Emily Soller both scored early on, bringing the... Read more »
