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