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.

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