The Archbishop O'Hara High School girls basketball team lost to Lafayette County 47-41 after a big snow storm interfered with the completion of the Class 3 District 14 Championship for the date it was orginally scheduled. The Championship game had to be postponed to Saturday, February 23rd. The Fayette County Falcons (20-7) go into Sectional play against the Stockton Tigers (15-12).
Making the All-District First Team were Alexa Williams, Cydnee Reese, and Amanda Hull. Selected as Honorable Mention were Madison Clark and Maddie Champion.
In taking second place the Celtics had defeated Richmond 54-30 on February 20th to move into the Championship game with Lafayette County the winner of their game with Saint Paul Lutheran 50-36.
O'Hara's top three scoring athletes were Alexa Williams 17 points, Amanda Hull 13 points, and Cydnee Reese 8 points. Williams had five baskets that were three-pointers. The Celtics went ahead by seven points in the first quarter and led 25-17 by halftime.
The team began their District competition with an easy win 60-29 in their first round game with Lexington. The other three teams that won their first round games were Lafayette County, Saint Paul Lutheran, and Richmond.
The Lady Celtics' top scorer in this win was Amanda Hull with 17 points. The contest ended with a running clock. Richmond had been the winner of their game with Knob Noster 49-20.
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The boys team lost in the first round of their District to Saint Paul Lutheran 62-50.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
THREE O'HARA WRESTLERS MEDAL AT STATE
Three wrestlers from Archbishop O'Hara High School won medals in Class 1 State competition. Maverick Griffin took fifth place by decision, Eero Johnson took fifth place with a pin, and Stephen Conway lost his bid for fifth place on a decision and settled for a sixth place. Teamwise, the Celtics took 16th place among the fifty schools that scored points in the State Tournament.
Final WCC Standings in Girls Basketball
ARCHBISHOP O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
ARE WEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS.
The final standings are:
8-2 O'Hara
6-4 St. Pius
5-5 Clinton
4-6 Smith-Cotton
4-6 Center
3-7 Warrensburg
Archbishop O'Hara High School moves into District play
with a record of 16-5.
ARE WEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS.
The final standings are:
8-2 O'Hara
6-4 St. Pius
5-5 Clinton
4-6 Smith-Cotton
4-6 Center
3-7 Warrensburg
Archbishop O'Hara High School moves into District play
with a record of 16-5.
O'HARA WRESTLERS IN STATE QUARTERFINALS AND SEMIFINALS
On February 15th, three O'Hara wrestlers reached the State quarterfinals in Class 1 competition. After the completion of the semifinals, the O'Hara team was in 16th place.
QUARTERFINAL ROUND: Stephen Conway won a 6-4 decision and moved on to the semifinals, but Robert Martin dropped a close 11-10 decision and Maverick Griffin suffered a pin.
SEMIFINAL ROUND: In his semifinal match, Stephen Conway lost with a pin.
Thanks to the wrestlebacks, Maverick Griffin, Eero Johnson, and Stephen Conway were provided the opportunity to wrestle for fifth place on Saturday.
Although Maverick Griffin (152) lost by pin in the quarterfinals; he won by decision in second round wrestleback, won by pin in third round wrestleback, but then lost by pin in the fourth round wrestleback
Eero Johnson (285) won his second round wrestleback by pin, won in the third round wrestleback by decision, and lost fourth round wrestleback by pin.
Stephen Conway (182) had won his quarterfinal by decision and lost in the semifinals by pin; and lost in the fourth roundwrestleback by decision
Friday, February 15, 2013
O'Hara and Center Split in Basketball
On February 15th, the Archbishop O'Hara High School basketball teams hosted Center, and the Lady Celtics won a close 54-51 game but the boys' contest was a decisive 82-58 win for the visiting Yellowjackets.
The results of the two games had minimal effects on the West Central Conference standings inasmuch as the O'Hara girls and the Center boys had already won their Championships with their pevious games.
For six young ladies and one gentleman, it was "senior night." Madison Williams, Cyndee Reese, Lindsay Beachner, Maddie Champion, Madison Clark, Alexa Williams, and Kyle Baker played in their last home game for the Celtics.
In the girls' game, Center moved out in front 14-5 in the first quarter and were up 33-22 at halftime. Trailing all through the third quarter, the Celtics finally managed to tie the score at 42-42 to end the third period on a basket by Alexa Williams.
The O'Hara team took the lead for the first time at the start of the fourth quarter and led 50-43 halfway through the period. The Yellowjackets rallied to take a one point lead at 51-50 when Cyndee Reese scored the go-ahead basket and Alexa Williams tagged on two free throws.
The top O'Hara scorers in the game were Cydnee Reese with 17, Amanda Hull with 11, Alexa Williams with 10, and Maddie Champion with 9.
In the boys' game, Center moved out in front 18-11 in the first quarter and were up 40-25 at halftime. The Yellowjackets outpointed the Celtics by six more points in the third quarter, and coasted to a one-sided victory.
For the O'Hara team, Desmond McDaniel had 19 points and Nick Naudet had 11 points and they were the only Celtics to reach double figures. Kyle Baker and John Burton were each held to 8 points.
The results of the two games had minimal effects on the West Central Conference standings inasmuch as the O'Hara girls and the Center boys had already won their Championships with their pevious games.
For six young ladies and one gentleman, it was "senior night." Madison Williams, Cyndee Reese, Lindsay Beachner, Maddie Champion, Madison Clark, Alexa Williams, and Kyle Baker played in their last home game for the Celtics.
In the girls' game, Center moved out in front 14-5 in the first quarter and were up 33-22 at halftime. Trailing all through the third quarter, the Celtics finally managed to tie the score at 42-42 to end the third period on a basket by Alexa Williams.
The O'Hara team took the lead for the first time at the start of the fourth quarter and led 50-43 halfway through the period. The Yellowjackets rallied to take a one point lead at 51-50 when Cyndee Reese scored the go-ahead basket and Alexa Williams tagged on two free throws.
The top O'Hara scorers in the game were Cydnee Reese with 17, Amanda Hull with 11, Alexa Williams with 10, and Maddie Champion with 9.
In the boys' game, Center moved out in front 18-11 in the first quarter and were up 40-25 at halftime. The Yellowjackets outpointed the Celtics by six more points in the third quarter, and coasted to a one-sided victory.
For the O'Hara team, Desmond McDaniel had 19 points and Nick Naudet had 11 points and they were the only Celtics to reach double figures. Kyle Baker and John Burton were each held to 8 points.
Three O'Hara Wrestlers Survive First Round in State and Two Win Wrestlebacks
Although Archbishop O'Hara High School had ten wrestlers qualify from District to compete in the Missouri Class 1 State competition, three made it beyond the first round and two stayed in competition by way of wrestlebacks.
Of the fifty schools that scored first round points, O'Hara had enough to tie Holden and South Harrison for 11th place.
Maverick Griffin (152 lb) won with a pin in 27 seconds, Robert Martin (220 lb) won with a pin with nine seconds remaining in the first period, and Stephen Conway (182 lb) moved on due to an injury default.
Two Celtics went the distance but lost their decisions: Eero Johnson (285 lb) 6-4 and Gerard Harker (145 lb) 7-2. Two wrestlers lost on technical falls: Andres Garcia (106 lb) 17-2 and Sylvester Newman (138 lb) 16-0.
Only three from O'Hara were pinned in their first round matches: Spencer Mathews (160 lb) in 5:03, Nihkil Fenani (113 lb) in 1:36, and Ethan Ambrose (126 lb) in 0:33.
Eero Johnson won his wrestleback with a pin and Spencer Mathews took a "sudden victory" in his wrestleback to continue in competition.
Of the fifty schools that scored first round points, O'Hara had enough to tie Holden and South Harrison for 11th place.
Maverick Griffin (152 lb) won with a pin in 27 seconds, Robert Martin (220 lb) won with a pin with nine seconds remaining in the first period, and Stephen Conway (182 lb) moved on due to an injury default.
Two Celtics went the distance but lost their decisions: Eero Johnson (285 lb) 6-4 and Gerard Harker (145 lb) 7-2. Two wrestlers lost on technical falls: Andres Garcia (106 lb) 17-2 and Sylvester Newman (138 lb) 16-0.
Only three from O'Hara were pinned in their first round matches: Spencer Mathews (160 lb) in 5:03, Nihkil Fenani (113 lb) in 1:36, and Ethan Ambrose (126 lb) in 0:33.
Eero Johnson won his wrestleback with a pin and Spencer Mathews took a "sudden victory" in his wrestleback to continue in competition.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
LADY CELTICS WIN BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TITLE
With O'Hara's 59-47 win over Smith-Cotton along with Warrensburg's 40-32 win over Saint Pius X, the Celtics 7-2 are guaranteed the the top place in the West Central Conference for the season.
The closest opponent is Saint Pius X with a Conference record of 5-4. Both teams have one game remaining in the Conference with the Celtics to face Center and the Warriors to meet Smith-Cotton.
The other four teams have the following records as the season draws toward a close: Smith-Cotton 4-4, Clinton 5-5, and Center 3-5 and Warrensburg 2-6
The closest opponent is Saint Pius X with a Conference record of 5-4. Both teams have one game remaining in the Conference with the Celtics to face Center and the Warriors to meet Smith-Cotton.
The other four teams have the following records as the season draws toward a close: Smith-Cotton 4-4, Clinton 5-5, and Center 3-5 and Warrensburg 2-6
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Both O'Hara Basketball Teams Top Smith-Cotton
On Mardi Gras evening, the Archbishop O'Hara High School varsity basketball teams both beat Smith-Cotton, the girls winning 36-28 and the boys victors at 59-47.
Off to a bad first quarter, the Lady Celtics fell behind 12-2 until Amanda Hull sank two free throws putting the Tigers ahead by eight points by the quarter's end.
The second quarter was another story as the Celtics held the visitors to only one basket while piling on 15 points to lead at the half by four points.
The Tigers could only muster three points in the third quarter as the Lady Celtics went ahead by ten 28-18.
Along the way, Alexa Williams hit three three-pointers for her 9 game points tying Amanda Hull for the Celtics top scoring recognition who got her 9 points inside the first three quarters.
In the boys game, O'Hara led virtually through the entire contest, although the Tigers with their height advantage kept pace until halftime when the two squads were separated by just two points 20-18.
A seven point spurt by the Celtics at the start of the third quarter put O'Hara on top for the remainder of the game, and they were leading 39-26 going into the fourth quarter.
Before O'Hara relaxed their defense within the final quarter, they were ahead 55-33, but the Tigers did manage to get within eleven points with just under two minutes of playing time left.
Two Celtics were in double figures: Kyle Baker with 16 and Desmond McDaniel with 14.
Off to a bad first quarter, the Lady Celtics fell behind 12-2 until Amanda Hull sank two free throws putting the Tigers ahead by eight points by the quarter's end.
The second quarter was another story as the Celtics held the visitors to only one basket while piling on 15 points to lead at the half by four points.
The Tigers could only muster three points in the third quarter as the Lady Celtics went ahead by ten 28-18.
Along the way, Alexa Williams hit three three-pointers for her 9 game points tying Amanda Hull for the Celtics top scoring recognition who got her 9 points inside the first three quarters.
In the boys game, O'Hara led virtually through the entire contest, although the Tigers with their height advantage kept pace until halftime when the two squads were separated by just two points 20-18.
A seven point spurt by the Celtics at the start of the third quarter put O'Hara on top for the remainder of the game, and they were leading 39-26 going into the fourth quarter.
Before O'Hara relaxed their defense within the final quarter, they were ahead 55-33, but the Tigers did manage to get within eleven points with just under two minutes of playing time left.
Two Celtics were in double figures: Kyle Baker with 16 and Desmond McDaniel with 14.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
O'HARA WRESTLERS WIN DISTRICT
Archbishop O'Hara High School had the top score of 173.5 points in the Class 1 District 3 Wrestling competition and qualified ten wrestlers to continue onto State. Of the fourteen schools involved, Lawson was second with 166 points followed by Lathrop with 163.
Of the ten O'Hara wrestlers that qualified to go on to the next level, Maverick Griffin took first at 152 lbs on a pin and Eero Johnson came in second place at 245 lbs.
Five Celtics ended the day's competition with wins for third places. They were Ethan Ambrose (pin), Sylvester Newman (pin), Stephen Conway (pin), Spencer Mathews (5-2 decision), and Gerard Harker (6-4 decision).
The final three that qualified to continue with fourth places were Robert Martin, Nikhil Fenani, and Andres Garcia.
Of the ten O'Hara wrestlers that qualified to go on to the next level, Maverick Griffin took first at 152 lbs on a pin and Eero Johnson came in second place at 245 lbs.
Five Celtics ended the day's competition with wins for third places. They were Ethan Ambrose (pin), Sylvester Newman (pin), Stephen Conway (pin), Spencer Mathews (5-2 decision), and Gerard Harker (6-4 decision).
The final three that qualified to continue with fourth places were Robert Martin, Nikhil Fenani, and Andres Garcia.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Lady Celtics 41 Warrensburg 38
The Archbishop O'Hara High School girls varsity basketball team registered another West Central Conference win by winning a close 41-38 game with the Warrensburg Tigers on February 8th. The Lady Celtics have a 6-2 Conference record with games with Center and Smith-Cotton yet to play. Their closest Conference rival is Saint Pius X at 5-3 who also have two games remaining in Conference play.
Alexa Williams provided the Celtics with an outstanding outside shooting show, hitting on five three-pointers of her 18 games points. It made up for the Celtics making only 4 successful free throws in 13 attempts while the Tigers were were 10 for 13.
Following the girls game, the O'Hara boys won by eleven points 56-45.
Alexa Williams provided the Celtics with an outstanding outside shooting show, hitting on five three-pointers of her 18 games points. It made up for the Celtics making only 4 successful free throws in 13 attempts while the Tigers were were 10 for 13.
Following the girls game, the O'Hara boys won by eleven points 56-45.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Lady Celtics Still Ranked Among Top Five
In the Star's Basketball Rankings for girls small class category, the O'Hara Celtics slipped from second to third trading slots with Tonganoxie as of February 6th. The other three teams (Bonner Springs, Lawson, and DeSoto) remained first, fourth, and fifth.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
SIGNING DAY INVOLVES THREE FROM O'HARA
On February7th, three Archbishop O'Hara High School seniors were included in the lists for College Signing Day. Eero Johnson signed for Benedictine College. He was an offensive lineman for the Celtic football team. The other two athletes signed as soccer players: Sydney White to attend William Jewell and Bridget Wages to Emporia State.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
O'Hara and Saint Pius Split in Basketball
On February 5th, the Archbishop O'Hara basketball teams hosted the Saint Pius X Warriors with the Celtics winning he girls game handily 47-24 and the Warriors outlasting the O'Hara boys 67-61.
Alexa Williams nailed three three-pointers in the first quarter of the girls contest to help the Celtics to a 13-8 lead. By halftime O'Hara moved further ahead 24-15.
The Warriors couldn't cope with O'Hara's third quarter full court press and did not score a single point during the quarter while the Celtics tallied for 13.
Seven different players for the Lady Celtics scored points as Coach Haggerty utilized her entire bench. The top two scorers were Amanda Hull with 15 and Alexa Williams with 12.
In the boys competition, Brian Kaufman broke a 9-9 tie with a three-pointer in the first quarter to give Saint Pius their first lead in the game.
The O'Hara team found the Warriors too tall to handle through most of the second and third quarters, and at one time the Warriors led the Celtics by 16 points when the score reached 43-29.
However, not only did the Warriors squander their large lead, a successful free throw by Zach Drake with 1:47 on the clock broke a 58-58 tie and O'Hara actually led by a point.
A basket by Brian Kaufman followed by a three-pointer by Nick Morgan added five points to the Saint Pius cause, and the Celtics were unable to catch up with so little time left in the game.
O'Hara was led in their scoring by Kyle Baker with 22 points, Desmond McDaniel with 18 points, and Isaac Uche with 10 points.
Alexa Williams nailed three three-pointers in the first quarter of the girls contest to help the Celtics to a 13-8 lead. By halftime O'Hara moved further ahead 24-15.
The Warriors couldn't cope with O'Hara's third quarter full court press and did not score a single point during the quarter while the Celtics tallied for 13.
Seven different players for the Lady Celtics scored points as Coach Haggerty utilized her entire bench. The top two scorers were Amanda Hull with 15 and Alexa Williams with 12.
In the boys competition, Brian Kaufman broke a 9-9 tie with a three-pointer in the first quarter to give Saint Pius their first lead in the game.
The O'Hara team found the Warriors too tall to handle through most of the second and third quarters, and at one time the Warriors led the Celtics by 16 points when the score reached 43-29.
However, not only did the Warriors squander their large lead, a successful free throw by Zach Drake with 1:47 on the clock broke a 58-58 tie and O'Hara actually led by a point.
A basket by Brian Kaufman followed by a three-pointer by Nick Morgan added five points to the Saint Pius cause, and the Celtics were unable to catch up with so little time left in the game.
O'Hara was led in their scoring by Kyle Baker with 22 points, Desmond McDaniel with 18 points, and Isaac Uche with 10 points.
FIVE O'HARA WRESTLERS MAKE ALL-CONFERENCE
Stephen Conway and Andres Garcia were named to the All West Central Conference Wrestling First Team. Eric Gossman, Maverick Griffin, and Peyton Franklin won Second Team Honors. With a 4-1 Conference record, the Celtics were second in the WCC.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
O'Hara and Clinton Split in Basketball
On February 1st, the Archbishop O'Hara High School basketball teams traveled to Clinton where the boys team won 61-54 and the Lady Celtics were upset 53-50.
Fifteen of Kyle Baker's 21 game points in the O'Hara win were three-point shots. Desmond McDaniel also reached double figures with 12 points.
In the first half the Celtics were only ahead by one point 18-17 but stretched the lead to four points before entering the final quarter.
The O'Hara boys team are tied with Saint Pius X for second place in the West Central Conference with 4-2 records while Center is in first place at 5-0.
The O'Hara girls team is tied for first place with Saint Pius X with 4-2 records and Clinton is in third place with a 3-2 record.
Fifteen of Kyle Baker's 21 game points in the O'Hara win were three-point shots. Desmond McDaniel also reached double figures with 12 points.
In the first half the Celtics were only ahead by one point 18-17 but stretched the lead to four points before entering the final quarter.
The O'Hara boys team are tied with Saint Pius X for second place in the West Central Conference with 4-2 records while Center is in first place at 5-0.
The O'Hara girls team is tied for first place with Saint Pius X with 4-2 records and Clinton is in third place with a 3-2 record.
Friday, February 1, 2013
MARK WOO WINS MR OHARA CONTEST
Winning the talent category in the Mr. O'Hara Contest at Archbishop O'Hara High School on January 31st, Mark Woo was name Mr. O'Hara for 2013. Among the other students competing, Brion Pitts won in the swimwear category, Connor Lynch won in the formal wear category, and Myles Ogltree won in the costume category.
Lady Celtics Move Up to Second in Rankings
On February 1st, the Archbishop O'Hara High School basketball team was second in the KC Star's Rankings in the Small Class Girls category.
Bonner Springs was ranked #1 with an 11-2 record while the Celtics have a 13-4 overall record and are in first place in the West Central Conference with 4-1.
Tonganoxie (9-4), Lawson (14-6), and DeSoto (9-6) are third, fourth, and fifth in the rankings.
The teams behind the Celtics in their Conference are Saint Pius X (4-2), Clinton (2-2), Sedalia (2-2), Center (1-4), and Warrensburg (0-2).
Bonner Springs was ranked #1 with an 11-2 record while the Celtics have a 13-4 overall record and are in first place in the West Central Conference with 4-1.
Tonganoxie (9-4), Lawson (14-6), and DeSoto (9-6) are third, fourth, and fifth in the rankings.
The teams behind the Celtics in their Conference are Saint Pius X (4-2), Clinton (2-2), Sedalia (2-2), Center (1-4), and Warrensburg (0-2).
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