On October 31, the Archbishop O'Hara High School football team won their first game in District play 27-21 in overtime with the Pembroke Hill Raiders.
After building up a 21 point lead from three first half touchdowns, the Raiders were kept scoreless the rest of the game.
An interception by Billy Humphrey set up the Raiders' first scoring, a 10 yard run by Charlie Mueller. Following an O'Hara punt, the Raiders scored again on Sean Reardon's 5 yard run and the Raider team led 14-0 going into the second quarter. The game's score went to 21-0 following a Celtic fumble leading up to a 9 yard TD by Charlie Mueller.
With less than two minutes left in the second quarter, Micheal Briggs connected with Zach Drake for a 39 yard touchdown The halftime score was 21-7.
The Raiders drove down to the Celtics' 20 yard line when Gerard Harker interceptd a pass and returned the ball 56 yards to set up O'Hara'second touchdown, a one yard plunge by Michael Briggs.
In the fourth quarter, O'Hara effectively moved the ball with both running plays and passing. A 18 yard run by Gerard Harker tied the game at 21-21.
With six seconds left in regulation time, Zach Drake lined up for a very long field goal attempt but it was not successful.
The Raiders had first possession in the overtime period but failed to make much yardage on three running plays and one incomplete pass play.
The Celtics made two first downs along with a 2 yard keeper by quarterback Michael Briggs for the margin of victory. Until he scored, O'Hara hadn't led during any time in the game.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
O'Hara Volleyball Win District Championship
The Archbishop O'Hara High School volleyball team, after falling behind by one game 21-25, came back to beat Pembroke Hill 25-17 and 25-13. to reign as District Champs.
They qualified for the Championship game in Class 3 District 13 by winning 25-11 and 25-9 over Cristo Rey.
Pembroke Hill won 25-20 and 25-20 defeating Center to meet the Celtics for the first place plaque.
They qualified for the Championship game in Class 3 District 13 by winning 25-11 and 25-9 over Cristo Rey.
Pembroke Hill won 25-20 and 25-20 defeating Center to meet the Celtics for the first place plaque.
Friday, October 25, 2013
O'Hara Wins Football Game With Warrensburg
O’Hara 47 Warrensburg 28
The O’Hara High School football team completed their regular season with a 47-28 victory over their West Central Conference opponent from Warrensburg on October 25.
The two teams went through a scoreless first quarter before the Celtics piled up 26 points by halftime.
The Tigers controlled the ball the entire first quarter, beginning on their 13 yard line and advancing to the O’Hara 5 yard line where they finally gave up the ball on downs. On the drive, the team twice was successful on fourth down plays.
When the Celtics went on offense, they marched from their 5 yard line in eleven plays to open the scoring. The big play in the drive was a 37 yard run by Michael Rowe, but the touchdown was a 24 yard run by Gerard Harker.
O’Hara got their second TD following a punt, scoring on a 33 yard pass play from Michael Briggs to Austin Evans.
The Tigers moved the ball toward the O’Hara goal fairly well until Gerard Harker intercepted and returned the ball 75 yards for O’Hara’s third score. Zack Drake’s extra point attempt was blocked, but the Celtics were up 20-0.
The Tigers finally got on the scoreboard with 23 seconds left to the half, scoring on a pass play from Ben McClung to Lane Batusic.
Even with the limited time left to the half, O’Hara scored once more. Two passes to Zach Drake resulted in O’Hara going up 26-7, the second play covering 56 yards!
Warrensburg scored first in the third quarter. Set up by an interception by Ryan Houk, the Tigers got a 3 yard TD run by quarterback Ben McClung. J.D. Culp added the extra point.
O’Hara answered with a touchdown on an 11 yard pass from Michael Briggs to Michael Rowe. Michael Briggs added two points on a two-point conversion.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Gerard Harker scored from two yards out for the Celtics.
The last three touchdowns were by Zach Nowlin on a 17 yard run for the Tigers, an 8 yard run by Larry Bosworth for the Celtics, and a 24 yard run by Zach Nowlin for the visitors. Zack Drake, as usual, accounted for O'Hara's extra point while Aaron Saundes caught a pass for Warrensburg's two-point conversion, but the Tigers were unsuccessul in their other extra point attempt.
Prior to the game, sixteen seniors from O'Hara were singled out for playing in the school's final home game of the season.
Four Celtic rushers had great averages per carry: Gerard Harker 8.7, Michael Rowe 8.2, Michael Briggs 5.2, and Larry Bosworth 5.0.
Briggs passed for 143 yards and holds the #3 place in career yards passing at O'Hara. Drake caught his 35th career pass for 9th place (just two completions behind head coach Jim DeMarea).
The O’Hara High School football team completed their regular season with a 47-28 victory over their West Central Conference opponent from Warrensburg on October 25.
The two teams went through a scoreless first quarter before the Celtics piled up 26 points by halftime.
The Tigers controlled the ball the entire first quarter, beginning on their 13 yard line and advancing to the O’Hara 5 yard line where they finally gave up the ball on downs. On the drive, the team twice was successful on fourth down plays.
When the Celtics went on offense, they marched from their 5 yard line in eleven plays to open the scoring. The big play in the drive was a 37 yard run by Michael Rowe, but the touchdown was a 24 yard run by Gerard Harker.
O’Hara got their second TD following a punt, scoring on a 33 yard pass play from Michael Briggs to Austin Evans.
The Tigers moved the ball toward the O’Hara goal fairly well until Gerard Harker intercepted and returned the ball 75 yards for O’Hara’s third score. Zack Drake’s extra point attempt was blocked, but the Celtics were up 20-0.
The Tigers finally got on the scoreboard with 23 seconds left to the half, scoring on a pass play from Ben McClung to Lane Batusic.
Even with the limited time left to the half, O’Hara scored once more. Two passes to Zach Drake resulted in O’Hara going up 26-7, the second play covering 56 yards!
Warrensburg scored first in the third quarter. Set up by an interception by Ryan Houk, the Tigers got a 3 yard TD run by quarterback Ben McClung. J.D. Culp added the extra point.
O’Hara answered with a touchdown on an 11 yard pass from Michael Briggs to Michael Rowe. Michael Briggs added two points on a two-point conversion.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Gerard Harker scored from two yards out for the Celtics.
The last three touchdowns were by Zach Nowlin on a 17 yard run for the Tigers, an 8 yard run by Larry Bosworth for the Celtics, and a 24 yard run by Zach Nowlin for the visitors. Zack Drake, as usual, accounted for O'Hara's extra point while Aaron Saundes caught a pass for Warrensburg's two-point conversion, but the Tigers were unsuccessul in their other extra point attempt.
Prior to the game, sixteen seniors from O'Hara were singled out for playing in the school's final home game of the season.
Four Celtic rushers had great averages per carry: Gerard Harker 8.7, Michael Rowe 8.2, Michael Briggs 5.2, and Larry Bosworth 5.0.
Briggs passed for 143 yards and holds the #3 place in career yards passing at O'Hara. Drake caught his 35th career pass for 9th place (just two completions behind head coach Jim DeMarea).
Thursday, October 24, 2013
O'HARA HONORS FIVE AT SENIOR NIGHT IN VOLLEYBALL
Along with a West Central Conference victory with Smith-Cotton, the Archbishop O'Hara High School volleyball team honored five at Senior Night on October 23.
The winning scores were 25-16 and 25-18.
The five seniors given special recognition were McKenzie Roberts, Mariel Saunders, Amanda Hull, Allison Dalton, and Arielle Alaiwat.
The winning scores were 25-16 and 25-18.
The five seniors given special recognition were McKenzie Roberts, Mariel Saunders, Amanda Hull, Allison Dalton, and Arielle Alaiwat.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Overtime Football Loss by O'Hara to St Pius 20-21
This game was the HY-VEE game of the week!
Unable to convert on a two-point attempt, the Archbishop O’Hara High School Celtics football team lost in overtime to the Saint Pius X Warriors 20-21.
The Warriors built up a 14-0 halftime score on touchdowns by Kyle Deters on a 11 yard pass play from Marshall Mason and a 4 yard run by Gabe Akalugwu, both in the second quarter.
The Celtics cut that score in half in the third quarter with a 15 yard run by Larry Bosworth.
The Celtics had two long TD pass plays called back on holding penalties, but finally in the fourth quarter, scored the tying touchdown on a 16 yard run by Gerard Harker.
Daniel Hoambrcker missed on a field goal attempt with 9 seconds to go which could have won for Saint Pius during regulation time.
Nicholas Kelliher scored the Warriors’ overtime touchdown on a 2 yard run and Michael Briggs scored O’Hara’s TD on a 4 yard run.
O’Hara’s biggest gainer during the game was a 38 yard pass play from Michael Briggs to Zach Drake.
O'Hara had 301 total yards to Saint Pius' 252. Michael Briggs completed 13 passes for 137 yards.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Two Celtics Selected to All Conference Team in Tennis
Coach James Allen announced that two tennis players were named to the girls All West Central Conference Tennis Team. The two from Archbishop O'Hara High School are Eriana Blankenship and Ciru Franklin.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
O'Hara Volleyball Team is Seeded #1 in District.
Archbishop O'Hara High School is seeded Number One in their District in volleyball.
The rest of the seeding are Pembroke Hill (2), Center (3), Cristo Rey (4), Southwest (5), and Hogan Prep (6).
Competition begins on October 28 and the District Championship on October 30.
The rest of the seeding are Pembroke Hill (2), Center (3), Cristo Rey (4), Southwest (5), and Hogan Prep (6).
Competition begins on October 28 and the District Championship on October 30.
Davis and Hyde Make All District Team in Softball
Infielders Emily Davis and Abby Hyde were selected from Archbishop O'Hara High School to the Second Team All District in softball.
Friday, October 11, 2013
O'Hara 10 Center 35
On October 11 the Center Yellowjackets and the O’Hara Celtics met to see which undefeated team in the West Central Conference would remain in first place.
The Celtics came up with one touchdown and a field goal while the Yellowjackets scored five touchdowns to win by a score of 35-10.
Scoring in every quarter, Center had TD’s by Gage King on a 5 yard run, Tony Caldwell on a 2 yarder, an 11 yard run by Tony Caldwell, a 4 yard run by Aaron Johnson, and long 57 yard breakaway by Rtez Dowdy.
The Celtics got a 30 yard field goal just before the half by Zack Drake and a fourth quarter 12 yard scoring run by Larry Bosworth.
In the first quarter, the Yellowjackets controlled the ball throughout while building up their first 13 points. Brandon Jones snuffed out an O'Hara drive with an interception to end the quarter.
Another drive in the second period was halted by an interception by Cameron Blanks. O'Hara'a field goal however was set up in a drive wherein Michael Rowe caught an 11 yard pass followed by a 29 yard pass play from Michael Briggs to Gerard Harker.
The only seven points scored in the third quarter was the long 57 yard run.
Both teams got fourth quarter touchdowns. Center scored in a nine play drive in spite of two holding penalties along the way. O'Hara got their only TD following a long 49 yard pass play involving Michael Briggs and Brett Kies.
With two more games to be played by each of the WCC teams, undefeated Center is in first place. Tied for second place are O'Hara, Smith-Cotton, and Saint Pius X who all have 2-1 records. Warrensburg and Clinton have yet to win a game.
O'Hara'a five leading scorers so far are Zach Drake 50, Brock Hughes 44, Gerard Harker 30, Michael Briggs 28, and Austn Evans 24. Michael Rowe and Larry Boswell have two touchdowns apiece.
Michael Briggs completed ten passes to seven different receivers for 171 yards. This placed him in 7th place for O'Hara passers for a single season. His career total is now 2,029 yards putting him in third place behind T.J. White and Jake Fortin.
Zach Drake is tied for 14th place in catches for a single season with his 21st catch in this game. His 42 total extra point conversions has him in tenth place for career kicks.
The Celtics came up with one touchdown and a field goal while the Yellowjackets scored five touchdowns to win by a score of 35-10.
Scoring in every quarter, Center had TD’s by Gage King on a 5 yard run, Tony Caldwell on a 2 yarder, an 11 yard run by Tony Caldwell, a 4 yard run by Aaron Johnson, and long 57 yard breakaway by Rtez Dowdy.
The Celtics got a 30 yard field goal just before the half by Zack Drake and a fourth quarter 12 yard scoring run by Larry Bosworth.
In the first quarter, the Yellowjackets controlled the ball throughout while building up their first 13 points. Brandon Jones snuffed out an O'Hara drive with an interception to end the quarter.
Another drive in the second period was halted by an interception by Cameron Blanks. O'Hara'a field goal however was set up in a drive wherein Michael Rowe caught an 11 yard pass followed by a 29 yard pass play from Michael Briggs to Gerard Harker.
The only seven points scored in the third quarter was the long 57 yard run.
Both teams got fourth quarter touchdowns. Center scored in a nine play drive in spite of two holding penalties along the way. O'Hara got their only TD following a long 49 yard pass play involving Michael Briggs and Brett Kies.
With two more games to be played by each of the WCC teams, undefeated Center is in first place. Tied for second place are O'Hara, Smith-Cotton, and Saint Pius X who all have 2-1 records. Warrensburg and Clinton have yet to win a game.
O'Hara'a five leading scorers so far are Zach Drake 50, Brock Hughes 44, Gerard Harker 30, Michael Briggs 28, and Austn Evans 24. Michael Rowe and Larry Boswell have two touchdowns apiece.
Michael Briggs completed ten passes to seven different receivers for 171 yards. This placed him in 7th place for O'Hara passers for a single season. His career total is now 2,029 yards putting him in third place behind T.J. White and Jake Fortin.
Zach Drake is tied for 14th place in catches for a single season with his 21st catch in this game. His 42 total extra point conversions has him in tenth place for career kicks.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
O'Hara Alumnus Excels
When the Missouri Western Griffins, ranked sixth in NAIA, won their football game with Central Oklahoma 63-30, Raphael Spencer, former O'Hara running back, gained 221 yards.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
OHara 43 Sedalia Smith-Cotton 36
CELTICS OUTLAST SMITH-COTTON IN SEDALIA 43-36
On October 4th, the Celtics from Archbishop O’Hara High School won a see-saw football game with Smith-Cotton 43-36.
Gerard Harker had three touchdowns to lead the Celtic attack. Michael Briggs threw for three touchdowns and a total of 233 yards while completing twelve passes on nineteen attempts.
In the first quarter, Maverick Griffin halted a drive by the Tigers with an interception deep in O’Hara territory and gave the Celtics the ball on the 27 yard line. The Celtics marched down to the end zone in ten plays. Gerard Harker ran the ball in from six yards away. It was the only scoring in the first period.
Smith-Cotton evened the score with a 2 yard run by Dakota Brown at the beginning of the second quarter.
Following three O’Hara incompletions and a punt, the Tigers went ahead on a 58 yard run from scrimmage by Chance McMullin.
This was answered by the Celtics with a passing TD from Michael Briggs to Gerard Harker covering 11 yards, and Michael Briggs scored a two-point conversion for a 15-14 O’Hara lead.
A long time consuming drive by the Tigers resulted in a 9 yard touchdown by Chance McMullen and with 22 seconds remaining to the half, it appeared that the home team would have a 22-15 advantage.
However Austin Evans made great use of the limited time with an impressive 52 yard kickoff return followed by a 34 yard pass reception from Michael Briggs to tie up the game at the half 22-22.
O’Hara had first possession in the third quarter, and plugged away for a touchdown to retake the lead. Gerard Harker scored from the one yard line.
Back again came the Tigers, scoring on a 5 yard run by Chance Mcmullin to tie the contest at 29-29.
Before the third quarter ended, Micheal Rowe broke loose for a 47 yard run followed by a 14 yard touchdown by Larry Bosworth.
A 57 yard touchdown run by Jacob Weeks tied the game once more at 36-36 in the fourth quarter.
The final touchdown of the game was a 25 yard pass to Austin Evans.
The Tigers made one more effort to get back in the game but was intercepted by Michael Rowe on the one yard line.
On October 4th, the Celtics from Archbishop O’Hara High School won a see-saw football game with Smith-Cotton 43-36.
Gerard Harker had three touchdowns to lead the Celtic attack. Michael Briggs threw for three touchdowns and a total of 233 yards while completing twelve passes on nineteen attempts.
In the first quarter, Maverick Griffin halted a drive by the Tigers with an interception deep in O’Hara territory and gave the Celtics the ball on the 27 yard line. The Celtics marched down to the end zone in ten plays. Gerard Harker ran the ball in from six yards away. It was the only scoring in the first period.
Smith-Cotton evened the score with a 2 yard run by Dakota Brown at the beginning of the second quarter.
Following three O’Hara incompletions and a punt, the Tigers went ahead on a 58 yard run from scrimmage by Chance McMullin.
This was answered by the Celtics with a passing TD from Michael Briggs to Gerard Harker covering 11 yards, and Michael Briggs scored a two-point conversion for a 15-14 O’Hara lead.
A long time consuming drive by the Tigers resulted in a 9 yard touchdown by Chance McMullen and with 22 seconds remaining to the half, it appeared that the home team would have a 22-15 advantage.
However Austin Evans made great use of the limited time with an impressive 52 yard kickoff return followed by a 34 yard pass reception from Michael Briggs to tie up the game at the half 22-22.
O’Hara had first possession in the third quarter, and plugged away for a touchdown to retake the lead. Gerard Harker scored from the one yard line.
Back again came the Tigers, scoring on a 5 yard run by Chance Mcmullin to tie the contest at 29-29.
Before the third quarter ended, Micheal Rowe broke loose for a 47 yard run followed by a 14 yard touchdown by Larry Bosworth.
A 57 yard touchdown run by Jacob Weeks tied the game once more at 36-36 in the fourth quarter.
The final touchdown of the game was a 25 yard pass to Austin Evans.
The Tigers made one more effort to get back in the game but was intercepted by Michael Rowe on the one yard line.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Celtic Soccer Team Wins Conference Game 5-1
On October 1st, the Archbishop O'Hara High School soccer team won their West Central Conference game with the Center Yellowjackets by a score of 5-1.
Goals were scored by Noah Latendresse, Nick Barrera, Ivan Saenz, Samuel Allen, and Michael Drake for the Celtics.
Center's lone goal was by Jay Stephenson.
Goals were scored by Noah Latendresse, Nick Barrera, Ivan Saenz, Samuel Allen, and Michael Drake for the Celtics.
Center's lone goal was by Jay Stephenson.
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