6th Grade BB

Since Mr. Meier is unavailable today, there will be no 6th grade BB practice. Thanks.

This Week in Sports (December 12)

Here is this week's schedule:

• Tuesday, December 13
  
• 5th Grade BB Practice (3:15-4:30) Outdoor Courts
• 6th Grade BB Practice (3:00-4:30) Outdoor Courts
• JV BB Practice (3:00 - 4:30) Outdoor Courts
• Varsity BB Practice (3:00 - 4:30 ) Gym
• Wednesday, December 14
• 6th Grade BB Practice -- (3:00-4:30) Outdoor Courts
• JV BB Practice -- (3:00-4:30) Outdoor Courts
• Varsity BB Practice -- (3:15-4:30) Gym
• Thursday, December 15
• 5th Grade BB Practice -- (3:15-4:30) Outdoor Courts
• 6th Grade BB Practice -- (3:00-4:30) Outdoor Courts
• JV BB Practice -- (3:00-4:30) Outdoor Courts
• Varsity BB Practice -- (3:00-4:30) Gym

Have a great week!

Today in Athletics

The Panther Pride Invitational continues today with games at St. John's and in our gym.

• JV BB "Blue" @ St. John's vs. Zion JV -- 2:30 PM. The team will be dismissed at 1:35 to leave at 1:45.
• JV BB "White" @ St. Paul's vs. Abiding Savior, JV -- 6:30 PM (Players should arrive by 6:00 PM.
• Varsity BB @ St. Paul's vs. Trinity, Anaheim -- 8:00 PM (Players should arrive by 7:30 PM)

This Week in Sports (December 5)

Here is this week's schedule:

• Monday
• JV BB Practice
  
• Tuesday
• JV "Blue" BB vs. St. John's, Varsity @ 3:OO PM @ LHS. Lv. campus at 2:15; Dismiss at 2:05
• JV "White" BB vs. Salem, Varsity @ 7:30 PM @ LHS
• Varsity BB vs. Salem, JV @ 7:30 PM @ LHS
• JV and Varsity VB Practice
• 5th- 6th Grade VB Practice
• 5th - 6th Grade BB Practice
• Wednesday
• JV BB Practice
• Varsity VB Practice
• 6th Grade BB Practice
• Thursday
• JV "Blue", "White", and Varsity BB Games TBA
• JV and Varsity VB Practice
• 5th - 6th Grade VB Practice
• 5th - 6th Grade BB Practice
• Friday
• JV "Blue", "White", and Varsity BB Games TBA
• Saturday
• JV "Blue", "White", and Varsity BB Games TBA

The Panther Pride Invitational begins on Tuesday and continues through Saturday night with the championship game set to tip-off at 8:00. Come on out and support your Panthers! If you want to get involved in any way to ensure the success of the tourney, contact Mr. Maxwell @ dmaxwell@stpaulsorg.org or by phone at St. Paul's. (714.921.3188 ext. 264)

Panther Pride Invitational

The 2nd Annual Panther Pride Invitational Basketball Tournament for 7th and 8th grade boys will take place beginning on December 6 @ 3:00 PM, with the JV "Blue" team tipping off against St. John's, Varsity. The JV "White" team will tip at 7:30 vs. Salem, Varsity and the Varsity team will go against Salem, JV, at 7:30. All of the first round games are at Lutheran High School on Tuesday. Go to www.pantherinvite.blogspot.com for complete details.

This Week in Sports (November 28)

Here is this week's schedule:

• Tuesday: 5th, 6th JV "Blue", JV "White" Basketball @ Cts. 1-4; Varsity Basketball @ the gym; 5th-Varsity Volleyball @ the Field Courts -- All practices are 3-4:30 PM.
• Wednesday: All Basketball Teams are practicing; No Volleyball
• Thursday: See Tuesday

Have a great week! Be sure to check out the Panther Pride Invitational (www.pantherinvite.blogspot.com).

This Week in Sports (November 14)

Here is this week's schedule:

• Tuesday
• 7th and 8th Grade Basketball
• 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball
  
• Wednesday:
• 7th and 8th Grade Basketball
• 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball
  
• Thursday
• 7th and 8th Grade Basketball
• 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball

Reminders: Student-Athletes cannot practice if any of his/her paperwork or fees are missing. Also, student-athletes cannot begin the winter season if his/her Fall sport uniform is still out.

Have a great week!

Awards Assembly

The Fall Athletics Award's Assembly is on Thursday, November 10, at 2:00 PM in the gym. We will be recognizing all of the teams from the Fall and give special recognition to specific individuals from each team.

Congratulations to JV Football!

The JV Panther football team fell to Prince of Peace in the Division II Championship game on Thursday at St. Paul's. Congratulations to Coach Gugel and the JV Panthers on a great season.

Football Playoffs

The Varsity Football season came to an end on Tuesday night in the first round of the LOCAL playoffs. St. John's defeated the Panthers 26-0 @ Hart Park. Congratulations to Coach Meier and the Panthers for a great season.

The top seeded Junior Varsity Panthers defeated Hephatha @ St Paul's on Tuesday to advance to the finals for LOCAL Division II. The finals will take place on Thursday @ 3:30 at St. Paul's. Come out and support the Panthers in their quest for a championship.

This Week in Sports (October 31-Nov 4)

Here is this week's schedule (final week in Fall Athletics):

• Tuesday
• JV Basketball @ Abiding Savior
• Dismiss @ 2:20; Leave @ 2:30
• Varsity Basketball vs. Christ, CM @ Home (Gym)
• Varsity Football Playoffs @ St. John's @ 3:30 (Hart Park)
  
• Dismiss @ 2:35; Leave 2:45
  
• JV Football Playoffs vs. Hephatha @ 3:30 @ Home (Heim #1)
• Wednesday
• 5th Grade Basketball @ Home vs. Zion @ 3:30 (Ct. 1)
• 6th Grade Basketball @ Prince of Peace @ 3:30
• Dismiss @ 2:35; Leave 2:45
• 5th Grade "White" Football @ Home vs. Grace @ 3:30 (Heim #2)
• 6th Grade Football @ Home vs. Zion @ 3:30 (Heim #1)
• Thursday
• JV and Varsity Football Playoffs -- TB

The end of the season awards assembly will be on Thursday, November 10 @ 2:00 PM.

Have a great week!

Winter Athletic Info

Winter Athletic Information

General Information

• November 2 Winter Athletic Info Distributed to 5th-8th Grade
• November 7-8 2:50 – 3:30 Winter Athletic Sign-ups
  

Volleyball and Basketball (Girls and Boys 7th and 8th)

• November 15-17 3:15-4:30 Practices begin for 7th and 8th grade sports

Volleyball and Basketball (Girls and Boys 5th and 6th)

• November 29 3:15 – 4:30 Practices Begin
• December 2 Rosters Posted for 5th -6th Teams
  

Other Notes:

1. The Panther Athletic Program will provide a number of teams that will provide all student-athletes a “place” to play. Rosters will be posted once the final numbers are established.


2. 7th and 8th Grade student-athletes must submit Code of Ethics (if necessary), Medical Release/Transportation Form, and the Registration Fee ($35) are due prior to practice on November 15.


3. 5th and 6th Grade student-athletes must submit Code of Ethics (if necessary), Medical Release/Transportation Form, and the participation fee ($35) prior to November 29.

Lady Panthers Fall Short

As the buzzer sounded on Saturday afternoon, a three point shot rimmed out and the Lady Panthers had to settle for 4th place in the Abiding Savior Invitational Tournament in Lake Forest. St. John's defeats the St. Paul's 40-38. The season finale for the Lady Panthers will be on Tuesday, November 1 vs. Christ, Costa Mesa, in the St. Paul's gym.

Third Place Game on Saturday

The Varsity girls fell to Zion on Friday night at the Abiding Savior Tournament. They will take on St. John's in the 3rd place game on Saturday at 11:30 AM. The Junior Varsity lost to Hephatha in an earlier game and they make their exit from the tournament. We are proud of all of the girls and the hustle and determination that they continue to display.

Abiding Savior Tournament

The girl's Junior Varisty and Varsity basketball teams are participating in the Abiding Savior Invitational. On Thursday, the JV team lost to Salem in the opening game of the tournament while the Varsity team advanced to the semi-finals with a win over host, Abiding Savior. The JV team will play Hephatha at 3:30 on Friday, October 28 (Student-Athletes will leave at 2:30 PM) and the Varsity will play the nightcap at 7:15 PM versus Zion. Go Lady Panthers!

Fall Athletics

     St. Paul’s Lutheran School believes and expects its student-athletes to emulate Jesus Christ in every thing they do, including how they compete.  Their sportsmanship and gamesmanship should flow from the principles of “Christmanship”.  The practical aspects of “Christmanship” are attained by competing in the image of Jesus Christ.  St. Paul’s believes that parents, coaches and the athletic director have the responsibility to develop this concept in the student-athlete.
The Fall Athletic Programs are winding down and we are in the process of preparing for playoffs and ending a very successful 2005 season.  Our Fall program has been made up of 140+ student-athletes who filled the rosters of nine teams (five football teams and four basketball teams).  As we prepare for the Winter season, we are anticipating record numbers of student-athletes participating in the Athletic program.  Eight basketball teams and five volleyball will be competing in the Lutheran Orange County Athletic League. (LOCAL)
     At the end of Matthew chapter 5 in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says, “Go ye therefore and be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect!”  Jesus does not say, “Go ye therefore and be mediocre.”  Now, while none of us will ever achieve perfection on this earth (and indeed we have a Savior who has redeemed us from our lack of perfection!), we are commanded by our Lord to pursue Excellence in Life!  We are to pursue excellence at home, in school, and yes, even on the court/field!  We are to dedicate ourselves to our Lord and all He has commanded us.  In athletics, this means to commit ourselves to the RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.
     As our student-athletes continue to represent Jesus, St. Paul’s, You, and themselves, we seek your support in three ways.  First, in prayer:  take time to lift up the student-athletes, coaches, referees and spectators in your daily prayers.  Second, we would love to have you attend one or more of the games and cheer on the Panthers.  Finally, consider making a financial gift to the Panther Athletic Program.  
All of game schedules are posted on the St. Paul’s website: http://www.stpaulsorg.org/sports.htm .  You can also find updates and stories at www.pantherathletics.blogspot.com.
In Christ,
Mr. Deryl Maxwell
Athletic Director

Cancellation

Varsity Football practice has been cancelled for this afternoon.

Today

Today there are three home games being played on campus:

5 "Blue" Football (Heim #2)

6 Football (Heim #1)

6 BB (Ct. 1)

In addition, the JV and Varsity Basketball teams are participating in the Abiding Savior Tournament. The JV will be leaving at 2:30 for a 3:30 game in Lake Forest. The Varsity will be playing at 7:15.

Thanks for your continued support.

Game Change

Due to my mistake, the JV Football team does have a game here today vs. St. John's. The game will be played on the school campus. Some information went out stating the Canal Field which was premature. The game will be played on Heim Field #1 and the 5th grade game will be played on Heim #2. I apologize for the mistake and for any inconvenience caused.

This Week in Sports (October 24-29)

This Week in Sports (Week of October 24, 2005)

• You will note some changes in the schedule (especially 6th grade) due to the 6th grade Pilgrim trip this week.
  

Monday

• JV Football vs. Salem @ Home (Heim Field) – 3:30 PM

Tuesday

• JV Basketball vs. Trinity @ Home (Court 1) – 3:30 PM
• Varsity Basketball vs. Zion @ Home (Gym) – 3:30 PM
• Varsity Football @ St. John’s – 3:30 PM – Dismiss: 2:35 PM -- Depart: 2:45 PM

Wednesday

• 5th Grade “White” Football vs. Salem @ Home (Heim Field) – 3:30 PM
• 5th Grade Basketball @ Abiding Savior, Lake Forest – 3:30 PM -- Dismiss: 2:20 PM -- Depart: 2:30 PM

Thursday

• 5th Grade “Blue” Football vs. Grace @ Home (Heim Field #2) – 3:30 PM
• 6th Grade Football vs. St. John’s @ Home (Heim Field #1) – 3:30 PM
• JV Football vs. St. John’s @ Home (Canal Fields) – 3:30 PM
• 6th Grade Basketball vs. St. John’s @ Home (Court 1) – 3:30 PM
• JV Basketball vs. Trinity @ Home (Gym) – 3:30 PM --CANCELLED
• JV Basketball at Abiding Savior Tournament vs. Salem -- 3:30 (Lv. 2:30)
• Varsity Basketball at Abiding Savior Tournament vs. Abiding Savior -- 7:15 PM
  
• Varsity and JV Basketball @ Abiding Savior Tournament (10/27-10/29)

Friday

• Varsity Football vs. Christ, CM @ Home (Canal Field) – 3:30 PM
• JV Football @ Trinity – 3:30 PM -- Dismiss: 2:35 PM -- Depart: 2:45 PM
  

Reschedules

On Thursday, October 20, the rained out games from Tuesday will be played here at St. Paul's:

• Varsity Football vs. Abiding Savior @ Canal Field -- 3:30 PM
• JV Football vs. Prince of Peace @ Heim Field #1 -- 3:30 PM

We look forward to having you attend and support the Panthers!

Today's Schedule

Here is the schedule for today due to the weather:

• JV Basketball @ Salem No Change
• Varsity Basketball practice in the gym No Change
• JV Football vs. Prince of Peace Postponed
• Varsity Football vs. Abiding Savior Postponed
• 5th and 6th Grade Football Practice Cancelled
• 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Practice Cancelled

This Week in Sports (October 17-21)

Panther Athletics This Week (October 17-21)

• Tuesday, October 18
• JV Basketball @ Salem – 3:30 PM – Dismissal @ 2:35; Depart @ 2:45
• JV Football @ Home (Heim Field #1) vs. Prince of Peace – 3:30 PM
• Varsity Football @ Home (Canal Field) vs. Abiding Savior – 3:30 PM
• Wednesday, October 19
• 5^th Grade “White” Football @ Grace, HB – 3:30 PM – Dismissal @ 2:20; Depart @ 2:30
• 6th Grade Football @ Christ, CM – 3:30 PM – Dismissal @ 2:20; Depart @ 2:30 (Played at Parson’s Field. See website for map)
• 5^th Grade Basketball @ Salem -- 3:30 PM – Dismissal @ 2:35; Depart @ 2:45
• 6^th Grade Basketball @ Zion -- 3:30 PM – Dismissal @ 2:35; Depart @ 2:45

• Thursday, October 20
• 5^th Grade “Blue” Football @ Home (Heim Field #1) vs. Salem – 3:30 PM
• JV Basketball @ Home (Gym) vs. St. John’s – 3:30 PM
• Varsity Basketball @ St. John’s – 3:30 PM -- Dismissal @ 2:35; Depart @ 2:45
• Friday, October 21
• JV Football @ Salem – 3:30 PM -- Dismissal @ 2:35; Depart @ 2:45
• Varsity Football @ Home (Canal Field) vs. Zion – 3:30 PM

We hope to see you at a game this week! Your support is coveted. Be sure to check the blog. www.pantherathletics.blogspot.com

Have a great week!

6th Grade Football

Coach Lilland and the 6th Grade Panthers!

5th Grade "Blue"

Head Coach Frazier's and Assistant Coach Barrett's 5th Grade Panthers!

5th Grade "White"

Coach Senne's 5th Grade Panthers!

5-6 Football Tourney

On Friday and Saturday (October 14-15) ten teams participated in the revived 1st Annual Panther Football Tourney. Everyone had a blast as teams competed on the St. Paul's campus and on the Canal Field. Schools participating:

• St. Paul's
• 5th Grade "White"
• 5th Grade "Blue"
• 6th Grade
  
• Salem
• 5th Grade
• 6th Grade
  
• Trinity -- 5th/6th Combo
  
• Abiding Savior -- 5th/6th Combo
  
• Zion
• 5th Grade
• 6th Grade
• St. John's -- 6th Grade

Salem's 6th Grade team defeated Zion for the "championship" of the 6th grade bracket and Salem's 5th Grade team defeated St. Paul's 5th Grade "White" team to win the 5th grade bracket. Congratulations to all of the participants.

Results This Week

Tuesday --
Varsity Football

• Win over Christ, CM -- 26-6

JV Football

• Win over Trinity -- 19-18

Varsity Basketball

• Win over Christ, CM -- 38-10

JV Basketball

• Win over Zion -- 40-23

Wednesday
5th Grade Basketball

• Win over Grace, HB -- 46-10

5th Grade "White" Football

• Win over St. John's -- 19-12

6th Grade Football

• Win over Red Hill -- 12-0 -- From the 6th grade coaches: Overall good defensive effort was highlighted by outstanding individual plays by Jacob and Colton. Offensively, Evan scored St. Paul's first TD on a 30 yard keeper, with the second score coming on a 15 yard TD pass from Porcella to Niklas.
  

Great Job, Panthers!

Panther Pride

Christian Sportsmanship is a key component to the Panther Athletic Program and yesterday I had the opportunity to share this message with the boys in the football program. I will have the same presentation with our girl's in the basketball program today. Here are some of the highlights:

• St. Paul’s will be the “class” of the league.
• When you step on the field, you represent self, all people of St. Paul’s (including that member who may have never stepped foot on campus), and, most importantly, Christ.
• Sportsmanship will be a top priority.
  • Examples of how this can be displayed:
    • Support the officials. Do not show disrespect. Tell them “Good Game” at the conclusion. Tell them “Good Call” when appropriate.
    • Hand the ball to the official. (Don’t just throw it down after a score. Chase down loose balls and return it to the official)
    • When a flag is pulled, hold it up and be recognized (or drop it and be recognized). Once recognized, pick it up and hand it back to the player.
    • Recognize good plays from our opponents. They are not our enemy. This is not a war!)
    • We support our teammates at all times, no matter the situation!
    • Show enthusiasm for the game and for the players on the field/court.
    • Play Hard! Play Fair! Nobody Gets Hurt! (Obviously in athletics injuries are going to occur. But they will not occur due to playing unfair.) No Cheap Shots!

Thanks for supporting our players and our program!

6th Grade Fights Hard in Loss

We spotted Salem two touchdowns with a kickoff return and a punt return. We didn't do anything in the first half offensively. But.... the second half was all St.Paul's. Our defense held Salem scoreless in the second half, with two interceptions by Nate; one for a safety. We scored twice in the third quarter, one being a touchdown pass to Nate, and Andrew ran for another. After our defense held on a goal line stance, we got the ball back with 45 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter. We advanced the ball to mid-field when time ran out. Final score: Salem 18 St. Paul's 14

JV Football Wins

Last week the JV Football team was led by solid defense to score a 14-0 win over St. John's.

This Week in Sports (October 10-15)

Tuesday, October 11

• Varsity Basketball @ Christ, Costa Mesa-- 3:30 PM-- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:20 for a 2:30 departure.
• JV Basketball vs. Zion @ Home (Gym) -- 3:30 PM
• Varsity Football @ Christ, Costa Mesa -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:20 for 2:30 departure.
• JV Football @ Home (Heim Field #1) vs. Trinity -- 3:30 PM

Wednesday, October 12

• 5th "White" Football @ St. John's -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:35 for 2:45 departure.
• 5th Grade Basketball @ Grace, Huntington Beach -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:20 for 2:30 departure.
• 6th Grade Basketball -- BYE
  

Thursday, October 13

• 5th "Blue" Football @ St. John's -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:35 for 2:45 departure.
• JV Basketball @ Prince of Peace -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:35 for 2:45 departure.
• Varsity Basketball @ Salem -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:35 for 2:45 departure.
• Varsity Football @ Salem -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes dismiss @ 2:35 for 2:45 departure.

Friday, October 14

• JV Football vs. Hephatha @ Home (Canal Field) -- 3:30 PM
• 5-6 Football Tourney Begins -- 3:30 PM

Saturday, October 15

• 5-6 Football Tourney continues (first game at 8:00 AM)

Have a "Panther Pride" week!

Games and Such...

Thursday's Results:

• Varsity Girl's Basketball lose a nailbiter at Zion 32-31 (OT).
• JV Girl's drop are hard fought game to Hephatha 16-35.
• 5th Grade "Blue" Football outlasts Grace, HB 13-12.

Wednesday's Results:

• 5th Grade "White" Football loses to Salem 0-24.
• 5th Grade BB wins over St. John's.
• 6th Grade BB wins over Salem.

Today:

• Varsity Football vs. St. John's @ Canal Field
• JV Football @ St. John's

Wild, Wacky, WINDY, Wednesdays!

Schedule Changes Due to the Wind:

• JV Basketball Practice Cancelled
• Varsity Basketball Practice Cancelled
• 6th Grade Basketball vs. Salem @ 2:30 in the gym
• 5th Grade Basketball vs. St. John's @ 3:30 (immediately following 6th Grade) in the gym

Also, happening today:

• 6th Grade Football vs. Salem at Heim Field -- 3:30 PM
• 5th Grade "White" Football @ Salem @ 3:30 -- Players Depart 2:45
• 5th Grade "Blue" Football Practice
• JV Football Practice Cancelled (Mr. Gugel is ill)
• Varsity Football Practice @ Canal Field

Have a great and safe Wednesday!

Panthers on Tuesday

Tuesday brought a flurry of action for the 7th and 8th grade student-athletes.

• Results
• Varsity Football: 19-14 over Zion
• JV Football: Postponed
• Varsity Basketball: 33-28 over St. John's
• JV Basketball: 14-42 loss to Abiding Savior

Go Panthers!

This Week in Sports (10/3/05)

Here are the games this week:

• Tuesday
• JV Basketball @ Home (Court 1) vs. Abiding Savior -- 3:30 PM
• Varsity Basketball @ Home (Gym) vs. St. John's -- 3:30 PM
• JV Footbal @ Home (Heim Field) vs. Salem -- 3:30 PM
• Varsity Football @ Zion, Anaheim -- Depart 2:45 -- 3:30 PM -- Student-Athletes Dismiss 2:35
• Wednesday
• 5th Basketball @ Home (Court 2) vs. St. John's -- 3:30 PM
  
• 6th Basketball @ Home (Court 1) vs. Salem -- 3:30 PM
• 5th "White" Football @ Salem, Orange -- 3:30 PM -- Depart 2:45 -- Student-Athletes Dismiss 2:35
• 6th Football @ Home (Heim Fields) vs. Salem -- 3:30 PM
• Thursday
• JV Basketball @ Home (Gym) vs. Hephatha -- 3:30 PM
• Varsity Basketball @ Zion, Anaheim -- 3:30 PM -- Depart 2:45 -- Student-Athletes Dismiss 2:35
• 5th "Blue" Football @ Grace, Huntington Beach -- 3:30 PM -- Depart 2:30 -- Student-Athletes Dismiss at 2:20
• Friday
• JV Football @ St. John's, Orange -- 3:30 PM -- Depart 2:45 -- Student-Athletes Dismiss 2:35
• Varsity Football @ Home vs. St. John's, Orange -- 3:30 PM

For complete practice and game schedules go to the link at the right, Panther Calendar Events.

Have a great week!

Lady Panthers Sprint to Trophy

The Lady Panthers
Front: Geena and Allison
Second: Vanessa and Danie
Third: Coach Hight, Jadai, Brandi, Kaitlyn, Kaylie, Liz

The Lady Panthers fast-breaked their way to a 56-24 win over St. Paul's, Garden Grove, to take 3rd place in the Salem Invitational. Jadai earns All Tourney honors. Congratulations, Lady Panthers!

Lady Panthers Fall in Round 2

The Lady Panthers fought hard but came up short against Zion on Friday night in the second round of the Salem Invitational. They will take on St. Paul's, Garden Grove in the 3rd place game on Saturday at 10:00 AM. The Lady Panthers would love to have your support.




Coach Hight provides direction during a time-out!

Varsity Basketball Wins in Round 1

The Varsity Girl's Basketball team won their first round game vs. Salem JV on Thursday night to set up tonight's game vs. Zion, Anaheim. The winner tonight goes to the championship game. Game time: 6:30 PM at Salem Lutheran. Go Lady Panthers!

6th Grade Teams Post Big Wins

Led by a balanced scoring attack, the Lady Panthers 6th grade team scored a 17-2 win over St. John's on the St. Paul's basketball courts. Congrats, Lady Panthers! At the same time, the 6th Grade Flag Football Team put up 20 points against Hephatha to score a 20-0 win. The Panthers were led by two interceptions (Nate and Kyle), three touchdowns (Andrew, Nate, and Kyle) and great passing (Evan). Way to go, Panthers!

Today In Sports

• 5th Grade Basketball @ Holy Cross, Cypress -- Student-Athletes are dismissed at 2:25 for a 2:30 departure.
• 6th Grade Basketball @ Home vs. St. John's -- Court 1
• 6th Grade Football @ Hephatha, Anaheim Hills -- Student-Athletes are dismissed at 2:40 for a 2:45 departure.
• Varsity Basketball -- No Practice
• JV Basketball -- No Practice -- Astro Camp
• Varsity Football -- Practice at Canal Fields
• JV Football -- Practice at Canal Fields

The Varsity Basketball team opens play in the Salem Invitational Thursday night at 6:30 PM. They take on the Salem JV team. The tournament continues through Saturday morning. Watch the blog for details.

JV Football Opens At 1-0-1

"We drew it up in the dirt", commented Head Coach, Bob Gugel, in regards to the game winning touchdown (with the clock running out) that put the JV Panthers over the top for a 26-20 win at Hephatha, Anaheim Hills on Friday, September 23. The JVs then posted another exciting game at Prince of Peace, Anaheim, yesterday. The Panthers entered the 4th quarter, trailing 20-0. They rallied to tie the game and just missed winning on the "last shot". Go Panthers!

Varsity Football Posts First Win

The Panther Varsity Football team posted their first win of the season by beating Abiding Savior, Lake Forest, 34-0 at Canal Field. Led by Coach Les Meier (the tall guy), the Panthers are now 1-1 and will next be travelling to Zion, Anaheim, on October 4. Go Panthers!

This Week in Sports (Changes)

Listed below are some changes/additions to the schedule this week. For complete details, be sure to visit the "Panther Calendar Events" link on the right.

• Tuesday:
  
• JV BB game has been postponed. No practice. 7th Grade prepares for Astro Camp
  
• Varsity BB Practice (Game has been cancelled)

• Wednesday:
  
• 5th Grade "White" FB Practice (Game has been postponed)

• Thursday:
  
• Round 1 of the Salem Invitational Basketball Tournament (Girls)
• St. Paul's vs. Salem "B" -- 4:30 PM

• Friday:
  
• Salem Invitational continues. St. Paul's plays at 4:00 PM (if loss in 1st round) or at 6:30 PM (if win in 1st round)

• Saturday:
  
• Salem Invitational continues.

Watch the blog for details so that you can come out and support the Lady Panthers as well as all of the Panther teams.

6th Grade Basketball Wins Zion Championship

The 6th Grade Girl's Basketball team defeated Zion by a score of 33-20 to win the Zion Invitational Tournament Championship. The team earned their spot in championship game by defeating Abiding Savior and Salem. Congratulations to Coach Fink and the 6th Grade Lady Panthers!

5th Grade Basketball

On Wednesday, Sept. 21 the 5 grade girls basketball team won their opening game against Red Hill. The score was 35-15. The girls played a great game, and all but one player scored.


Mikaela drives against Red Hill.

Today in Sports

All of our teams have played hard and well throughout this week and today we cap off the week with two games:

JV Football @ Hephatha – Student-Athletes should be dismissed at 2:40 for 2:45 departure. 3:30 game time!

Varsity Football vs. Salem – On the Canal Field @ 3:30 PM!

In addition the 5^th and 6^th grade girl’s basketball teams are participating in the Zion Tournament which begins today and continues through tomorrow afternoon.

5^th grade @ 3:30 – Student-Athletes should be dismissed at 2:40 for 2:45 departure.

6^th Grade @ 4:45 – Student-Athletes will leave sometime after school dismisses.

Come out and cheer for your Panthers!

Panther Athletics Kicks Off Season With Sweep!

Travis kicks off to St. John's as the 5th grade "White" team helps to "Kick Off" the Fall Season for Panther Athletics. The Panthers recorded a sweep as all of the teams in action posted wins. Watch for details about all of the games in the next few days. Go Panthers!

Today's Schedule--September 20, 2005

Due to the weather, the following schedule is in effect for today's practices:

5th Grade Football: Yes, meet in Mr. Senne's room
6th Grade Football: Yes, meet in Mr. Lebrecht's room
JV Football: CANCELLED
Varsity Football: CANCELLED

5th Grade Basketball: CANCELLED
6th Grade Basketball: CANCELLED
JV Basketball: Moved to the Gym
Varsity Basketball: Gym

Let me know if you have any questions.

5th Grade Football Posted

Mr. Senne has posted the rosters for the two 5th grade teams. The 5th Grade "White" team will be coached by Mr. Senne and the "Blue" team will be coached by Mr. Frazier. The schedules for these two teams are posted on the St. Paul's website.

SCHEDULES POSTED

At this time, all of the schedules for 5th through 8th grade sports have been posted. Please click on the link above or click on "Panther Calendar Events" in the sidebar of this page to view schedules. Pay attention to the month listed near the top. Next to this title is an arrow that can take you to the next month. Also, in nearly every calendar spot you will see a yellow arrow. Click on this arrow to see all of the events for that day. They will appear in the sidebar. All of the teams have been formed at this point except for 5th grade football. Those teams will be posted early next week. Those teams will be designated as 5 "White" or 5 "Blue". Please contact me if you have any questions.

Girl's 5-6 Basketball

All girl's in grades five and six are invited to join the Lady Panther Basketball program. Practice begins on Wednesday, August 31. I visited the 5th and 6th grade classes today to share information. See you on the courts!

Great Start!

I want to congratulate all of those student-athletes who have participated in our "Summer Workouts" these past couple of weeks. All of our teams are off to a great start and I know that we are going to have a great Fall season.

A couple of reminders:

• All Forms and Fees must be submitted by Friday in order for student-athletes to participate. We are sorting through all of the paperwork this weekend and some of you will be recieving some documents back to initial or sign. Please do so and return ASAP.
  
• The Athletic Handbooks are complete and they will be sent home this week.
• Girl's 5-6 Basketball begins on Wednesday after school. Practice ends at 4:30. The girls will be recieving information in their classrooms Monday or Tuesday.
• All boys must have mouthguards in order to particiapte!
• 7-8 Football will begin practicing on the Canal Field on September 6.
• Watch for information about a "Rock Walk". We need to pick up rocks on the Canal Field to make it safe for our teams.
• All teams should be finalized by the end of the week (September 2)

I want to thank two dads who stepped up to take the 6th grade football team; Mr. Brister and Mr. Lilland.

Continue to check back to this site for information regarding Panther Athletics.

Practice Schedules

We had a great first day of practice on August 19. Over 100 kids participated in football and basketball practices. Game schedules are still being reviewed and confirmed. A tentative practice schedule will be distributed on August 24. Final schedules should be ready on September 1. Keep checking for details.

Summer Practice Schedule Announced

The Panther Athletic Program will hold "Preseason" summer practices in August. The following is a complete schedule for all of the Fall teams:

Dates: August 19, 24, and 26
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Teams: 5th - 8th Grade Boy's Flag Football
7th - 8th Grade Girl's Basketball
Locations: 7th and 8th Grade Football -- "Heim Fields" (School Campus)
5th and 6th Grade Football -- "Heim Fields" (School Campus)
7th and 8th Grade Basketball -- Gym (On the church campus)

Student-Athletes should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practice in order to be ready to start on time. Registration for Fall Athletics will begin on August 19 at 7:15 AM. Further details will be mailed during the first week of August. 5th and 6th grade girl's basketball will begin on August 31.

Under Construction!

Welcome to the Panther Athletic Blog! Check back in August for complete updates and links to Sports' information at St. Paul's.