The Archbishop O'Hara High School Celtics soccer team reached the final four in State competion along with the Duchesne Pioneers, the Saint Pius Panthers, and the Springfield Catholic Irish in Missouri Class 1.
On May 31st, the Celtics lost in the semifinals 0-3 to the Pioneers while the Panthers beat the Irish 4-0.
In O'Hara's game, the two squads fought to a 0-0 halftime score. Five minutes into the second half, the Celtics gave up their first goal of the late afternoon and ten minutes later, another goal. The final goal was recorded with only three minutes remaining in the game.
The loss broke a thirteen game winning streak that began on April 16th. It was the first time O'Hara lost by more than two points during the season. It was the first time the Celtics failed to score a goal. It brought O'Hara's record to 18-4. The only other three teams that were able to win a game this year with the Celtics were Bishop Miege, Notre Dame de Sion, and Smith-Cotton. Ten of O'Hara's wins were shutouts.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Celtics in the MO/KAN Senior Track All Star Meet
Cardell Miller, Miles Ogletree, and Cydnee Reese from Archbishop O'Hara High School contributed to Missouri's win over Kansas in the MO/KAN Senior Track All Star Meet on May 29th.
Miles and Cardell were part of the winning 4x200 relay team.
Miles also took first place in the 200 meter dash.
Cydnee won the shot put event.
Miles and Cardell were part of the winning 4x200 relay team.
Miles also took first place in the 200 meter dash.
Cydnee won the shot put event.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Cydnee Reese is the State Champ in The Discus Field Event
The Missouri 3-A State Championship in the discus throw was won by Cydnee Reese from Archbishop O'Hara High School.
On her first toss, she recorded a distance of 151.10 to take first place. Her nearest opponents had distances of 138.9 and 138.3 in the event.
On her first toss, she recorded a distance of 151.10 to take first place. Her nearest opponents had distances of 138.9 and 138.3 in the event.
QUARTERFINALS IN SOCCER WON BY O'HARA 4-2
Ten minutes into the State Quarterfinal soccer game, Kenzie Champion scored for the Archbishop O'Hara High School and the Celtics went on to win over the Maryville Spoofhounds with a 4-2 decision.
Hayley White added O'Hara's second goal midway through the first half.
With less than fifteen minutes remaining in the half, Bridget Wages scored for the Celtics with the first of her two goals in the game to put O'Hara ahead 3-0.
Maryville got a goal just five minutes prior to halftime, but Bridget Wages tagged on her second goal of the day which was followed shortly by the Wolfhounds' final scoring in the game.
The second half was scoreless.
O'Hara goes on to play Duchesne (13-9) on May 31 at 3 PM for the State Semifinals at the Blue Springs South High School field . The State Championship game is scheduled for June 1 at 12 PM on the same field.
Hayley White added O'Hara's second goal midway through the first half.
With less than fifteen minutes remaining in the half, Bridget Wages scored for the Celtics with the first of her two goals in the game to put O'Hara ahead 3-0.
Maryville got a goal just five minutes prior to halftime, but Bridget Wages tagged on her second goal of the day which was followed shortly by the Wolfhounds' final scoring in the game.
The second half was scoreless.
O'Hara goes on to play Duchesne (13-9) on May 31 at 3 PM for the State Semifinals at the Blue Springs South High School field . The State Championship game is scheduled for June 1 at 12 PM on the same field.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Hailey Jordan is Valedictorian at O'Hara
The following was published in the Kansas City Star:
At just 16 years old, Hailey Jordan graduated from Archbishop O’Hara High School on Sunday. She was the valedictorian and the first minority student at the high school to graduate at the top of her class.
“I wanted to cut the barriers of race and all that and show other kids that they can do it,” Jordan told FOX 4 News.
She wants to inspire others because she said it was her own role model that led her to achieve greatness.
“It has to be my family and mostly my mom. She’s inspired me to do well to do my best all my life,” Jordan explained. “Through all the hard work she’s made many sacrifices for me. My achievements are as much as i can do to repay her right now.”
“It’s been a journey when she walked into O’Hara as a 12 year-old eighth grader,” said her mother Nancy Allen-Simmons. “I told her, ‘Yes, you will be on that wall and I’m going to help get you there.’”
Now, as one chapter closes, another one opens.
“Next I’m starting to fill out housing forms for Stanford University,” Jordan said.
Her mother joked that she doesn’t know how she’s going to handle the distance of the thousands of miles that will be between them.
“They’re probably going to have to check me into an institution somewhere, because I really am not sure how I’m going to be able to handle that,” Allen-Simmons said. Jordan was awarded a full four-year academic scholarship to Stanford.
Her dream is to become a medical doctor.
At just 16 years old, Hailey Jordan graduated from Archbishop O’Hara High School on Sunday. She was the valedictorian and the first minority student at the high school to graduate at the top of her class.
“I wanted to cut the barriers of race and all that and show other kids that they can do it,” Jordan told FOX 4 News.
She wants to inspire others because she said it was her own role model that led her to achieve greatness.
“It has to be my family and mostly my mom. She’s inspired me to do well to do my best all my life,” Jordan explained. “Through all the hard work she’s made many sacrifices for me. My achievements are as much as i can do to repay her right now.”
“It’s been a journey when she walked into O’Hara as a 12 year-old eighth grader,” said her mother Nancy Allen-Simmons. “I told her, ‘Yes, you will be on that wall and I’m going to help get you there.’”
Now, as one chapter closes, another one opens.
“Next I’m starting to fill out housing forms for Stanford University,” Jordan said.
Her mother joked that she doesn’t know how she’s going to handle the distance of the thousands of miles that will be between them.
“They’re probably going to have to check me into an institution somewhere, because I really am not sure how I’m going to be able to handle that,” Allen-Simmons said. Jordan was awarded a full four-year academic scholarship to Stanford.
Her dream is to become a medical doctor.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Celtic Soccer Team Win Sectional Game with Barstow 2-0
Ciru Franklin recorded yet another shutout as the Archbishop O'Hara High school soccer team won their Class 1 sectional game played at Paul Monteil Stadium.
Both of O'Hara's points were by Sydney White who opened the scoring with a goal halfway through the first half of play. She added her second one ten minutes into the second half.
Next round is vs Maryville on Saturday.
Both of O'Hara's points were by Sydney White who opened the scoring with a goal halfway through the first half of play. She added her second one ten minutes into the second half.
Next round is vs Maryville on Saturday.
Panthers top Celtics in Baseball Sectionals 3-1
After the Oak Grove Panthers scored three runs in the first inning, the Archbishop O'Hara Celtics could only answer with one run in the Class 4 baseball sectionals.
The lone O'Hara run was the result of Zack Drake singling, taking second on a passed ball, and scoring on Addison Schmidt's RBI double.
The remainder of the game was a pitchers' duel with neither team offering much offense.
The lone O'Hara run was the result of Zack Drake singling, taking second on a passed ball, and scoring on Addison Schmidt's RBI double.
The remainder of the game was a pitchers' duel with neither team offering much offense.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Celtics on the All West Central Conference Baseball Teams
Six players from Archbishop O'Hara High School were selected for the All West Central Conference Baseball teams.
Addison Schmitt and Hondo Pearcy were selected as pitchers and Eric Sullentrup as an infielder on the First Team.
On the Second Team Ben Janet and John Allard were outfielders and Zach Drake in the infield.
Addison Schmitt and Hondo Pearcy were selected as pitchers and Eric Sullentrup as an infielder on the First Team.
On the Second Team Ben Janet and John Allard were outfielders and Zach Drake in the infield.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Two From O'Hara to Compete at State in Track
With a time of 50.82, Ife Siffre from Archbishop O'Hara High School, came in second in the Class 3 Sectional 4 Track in the 400 meters dash to qualify for State competition. He was edged by a runner from Grain Valley who completed the race at 49.91.
Cydnee Reese's 127-08 discus heave netted third place to qualify her for the State title. The two athletes ahead of her had throws of 132-02 and 127-10.
In the competion held at Blue Springs High School, the boys track team was tied for 14th place out of 25 schools and the girls were 19th among 26 schools.
Cydnee Reese's 127-08 discus heave netted third place to qualify her for the State title. The two athletes ahead of her had throws of 132-02 and 127-10.
In the competion held at Blue Springs High School, the boys track team was tied for 14th place out of 25 schools and the girls were 19th among 26 schools.
Friday, May 17, 2013
At O'Hara's Baccalaureate
On May 17th, The Archbishop O'Hara High School seniors had their Baccalaureate Mass at Saint John Francis Regis Church with four members of the clegy present. Rev Richard Rocha presided and Rev Tom Holder was the homilist. Also concelebrating were Revs Robert Stewart and Adam Haake.
The class Salutatorian, Claire Banderas, gave an address on the Journey Over Four Years. Hailey Jordan was introduced as the class Valedictorian and will give her presentation at the graduating ceremony on Sunday.
The Tyler Jones Scholarship was awarded to Kaitlin Kimbrell and the recipient of the Saint La Salle Award was John Tyler.
Claire Banderas and Robbie Irick were announced as the Elks of the Year.
Special attention was given the the best senior projects and they were displayed at the reception after the ceremonies in the O'Hara school commons.
The class Salutatorian, Claire Banderas, gave an address on the Journey Over Four Years. Hailey Jordan was introduced as the class Valedictorian and will give her presentation at the graduating ceremony on Sunday.
The Tyler Jones Scholarship was awarded to Kaitlin Kimbrell and the recipient of the Saint La Salle Award was John Tyler.
Claire Banderas and Robbie Irick were announced as the Elks of the Year.
Special attention was given the the best senior projects and they were displayed at the reception after the ceremonies in the O'Hara school commons.
Seven Celtics on All District Soccer Team
On the CLASS 1 DISTRICT 13 ALL DISTRICT SOCCER TEAM, seven players from Archbishop O'Hara High School were named.
They were Sydney White, Bridget Wages, Hayley White, Maddie Champion, Mary Pat Brage, Lindsay Beachner, and Lucia Crosetti.
Summit Christian Academy had five named to the All District team, Oak Grave had three, and Saint Mary's had three.
They were Sydney White, Bridget Wages, Hayley White, Maddie Champion, Mary Pat Brage, Lindsay Beachner, and Lucia Crosetti.
Summit Christian Academy had five named to the All District team, Oak Grave had three, and Saint Mary's had three.
Four from O'Hara on All-District Baseball Team
The MSHSAA DISTRICT BASEBALL 2013 ALL DISTRICT TEAM CLASS 4 – DISTRICT 14 was announced with two pitchers, an outfielder, and a shortstop included from Archbishop O'Hara High School.
The pitchers were Austin Pearcy and Addison Schmidt. Ben Janet was named to the outfield. Eric Sullentrip was the shortstop.
Pembroke Hill had three named to the All-District Team, Grandview and Center each had two, and one was included from Cristo Rey.
The pitchers were Austin Pearcy and Addison Schmidt. Ben Janet was named to the outfield. Eric Sullentrip was the shortstop.
Pembroke Hill had three named to the All-District Team, Grandview and Center each had two, and one was included from Cristo Rey.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
O'HARA BASEBALL AND SOCCER TEAMS GO TO SECTIONALS
The Archbishop O'Hara High School baseball and soccer teams won their District games and move on to Sectionals.
In baseball Class 4 District 14, the Celtics defeated the Grandview Bulldogs 7-0 with Addison Schmidt earning the shutout in the initial round. In the third inning, O'Hara got the first run of the day on an infield error, a failed pick-off play at first base, and a passed ball. Schmidt helped his own cause in the fourth inning with an RBI single. He also pitched his way out of a bases loaded situation later in the game.
The District Championship game was much closer with the O'Hara squad sqeaking ahead of top seeded Pembroke Hill 4-3. Pembroke Hill had had an easy time in their semifinal game with Center winning 9-0.
The baseball team (12-8) meets Oak Grove (19-7) on May 21 at 4:30 at Webb Park in Oak Grove.
In Class 1 District 13 soccer, the Celtic team moved into their Championship game with a one-sided 10-0 win with Saint Mary's.
For the District Championship itself, O'Hara outscored Summit Christian 8-1. Sydney White led in the scoring with 4 goals followed by Bridget Wages with 2, and single goals by Hayley White and Kenzie Champion. O'Hara's record stands at 16-3.
The soccer team (16-3) will face Barstow (12-7-1) from District 14 on May 21 at 5:30 at Paul Monteil Stadium.
In baseball Class 4 District 14, the Celtics defeated the Grandview Bulldogs 7-0 with Addison Schmidt earning the shutout in the initial round. In the third inning, O'Hara got the first run of the day on an infield error, a failed pick-off play at first base, and a passed ball. Schmidt helped his own cause in the fourth inning with an RBI single. He also pitched his way out of a bases loaded situation later in the game.
The District Championship game was much closer with the O'Hara squad sqeaking ahead of top seeded Pembroke Hill 4-3. Pembroke Hill had had an easy time in their semifinal game with Center winning 9-0.
The baseball team (12-8) meets Oak Grove (19-7) on May 21 at 4:30 at Webb Park in Oak Grove.
In Class 1 District 13 soccer, the Celtic team moved into their Championship game with a one-sided 10-0 win with Saint Mary's.
For the District Championship itself, O'Hara outscored Summit Christian 8-1. Sydney White led in the scoring with 4 goals followed by Bridget Wages with 2, and single goals by Hayley White and Kenzie Champion. O'Hara's record stands at 16-3.
The soccer team (16-3) will face Barstow (12-7-1) from District 14 on May 21 at 5:30 at Paul Monteil Stadium.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
O'Hara Soccer Team Wins Two Games With Shutouts
The Archbishop O'Hara High School soccer team won 4-0 in their game with Pleasant Hill on May 1st. Three of the Celtics' goals were by Sydney White and Kenzie Champion kicked the other one.
Then the next day, senior night for the Celtics, Sydney White scored three more goals in a 3-0 shutout with Clinton. O'Hara brought their record to 11-3.
Thus goalkeeper Ciru Franklin was credited with two more shutouts. Seven of O'Hara's total victories were by shutouts.
Then the next day, senior night for the Celtics, Sydney White scored three more goals in a 3-0 shutout with Clinton. O'Hara brought their record to 11-3.
Thus goalkeeper Ciru Franklin was credited with two more shutouts. Seven of O'Hara's total victories were by shutouts.
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