SCHOOL RECORD HOLDERS FOR O'HARA FOOTBALL

Members of this year's Archbishop O'Hara High School football team that hold the school records at the conclusion of the regular season (with post season games still to play) are as follows. _____ JAKE FORTIN: most completions for a single season 110 [2nd place: T. J. White with 92 in 2008], most yards gained via passing in a single season 2,067 yards [2nd place: T.J. White with 1,919 yards in 2008], most attempted passes in a single season 187 [2nd place tie: T.J.White in 2009 and Ryan McNamara in 1998 both with 181], most yards by passing per game in a single season 229.7 [2nd place: T.J. White 174.5 yards in 2008], best completion percentage in a single season 58.8% [2nd place: T.J. White with 58.2% in 2008],best career completion percentage 53.5% [2nd place T.J. White with 50.5%], and most career yards per game 144.6 yards [2nd place: T. J. White 124.0 yards]. _____ BRANDON DENNIS: most receptions in a season 59 [2nd place: D.J. Griffin 37 in the present season], most yards for a single season 1,135 yards [2nd place: Matt Morrison with 807 yards in 1998], most touchdowns in a single season 10 [ties Matt Morrison from 1998], most yards per game 126.1 [2nd place: Tokie Aromona 81.9 in 2006], most career receptions with 84 [2nd place: Joe Pepple with 68],most career total yards with 1,691 yards [2nd place: Joe Pepple with 1,259 yards] most career yards per game with 80.5 [2nd place: Tokie Aromona with 67.1], and most career touchdowns with 19 [2nd place: Tokie Aromona with 14]. _____ JULIAN GIDLEY: most career kickoffs with 177 [2nd place: Bryce Scovall with 170], most career yards in kickoffs 6,837 yards [2nd place: Kevin Furey with 6,067 yards],most career kickoffs within the 20 yard line with 86 which ties Kevin Furey], and most extra points per game for a single season with 4.6 [2nd place: Bryce Scovill with 3.7 in 2008]. _____ JORGE BELCHER: most defensive miscellaneous career points with 498 [2nd place: William Lanning with 465 points], and most career unassisted tackles with 108 [2nd place: Chuck Preston with 88]. _____ Two others that are among O'Hara's top ten in addition to these three players are D.J. Griffin (in pass receptions), Brett Coatney (in kick returns), and Julian Gidley (in kicked extra points).

O'Hara Cross Country District Results

In the Swope Park Starlight Theatre Course, the Archbishop O'Hara High School team came in 8th among 11 schools in Class 2 District 8. _____ Senior Blake Hudon qualified for State by taking 6th place in the boys competition while senior Claire Becker was 16th in the girls race. _____ They are the only two runners who will be lost via graduation for next year's squad. _____ Personal best times were run by five Celtics: Blake Hudon 17:30, Dakota Defreece 18.50, Corbett McKinney 19:46, Thaddeus Green 20:41, and Ronald Clark 23:13. _____ The top three schools were Saint Pius, Richmond, and Pembroke Hill. ______ O'Hara beat out Barstow, Summit Christian Academy, and Bishop LeBlond.

CELTICS ARE DISTRICT FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

Scoring 55 points while holding the Central Blue Eagles to 6, the Archbishop O'Hara High School Celtics won their Class 3 District on October 27. _____ The O'Hara team gave up a touchdown on the first kickoff of the game on an 89 yard return by Toiyonte Hunt but more than made up for it by scoring three times in the first quarter and four times in he second. ______ Their first six points came on a quarterback sneak by Jake Fortin following in the wake of two long pass completions, a 39 yarder from Jake Fortin to Brandon Dennis and a 33 yard gain to D.J. Griffin. ______ Ronnie Sailer scored O'Hara' next two touchdowns within the first quarter, the first one on an 11 yard run and the second on a pass reception from Jake Fortin for 30 yards. _____ Setting up O'Hara's first score in the second quarter, Peyton Franklin recovered a fumble on Central's 20 yard line, and Gabe Spencer brought the ball into the endzone on a running play. _____ A bit later, Brandon Dennis hauled in a pass from Jake Fortin for a 37 yard score. _____ O'Hara's next scoring was by Tanner Hull who brought the ball down to the one yard line on a 40 yard run and on the following play plunged across for the points. _____ Brett Coatney intercepted a pass to provide good field position for the Celtics, and D.J. Griffin scored a TD on a 22 yard pass. _____ At halftime, the score was 48-6 and the second half was played with a running clock. _____ The only scoring in the second half was a 6 yard run by Gabe Spencer on the last play of the third quarter. Julian Gidley connected on 7 out of 8 attempts for the extra points in the game.

CELTICS ARE DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS

The Archbishop O'Hara High School volleyball team beat Pembroke Hill on October 26 to capture the MSHSAA Class 3 District 13 Volleyball Championship! _____ The scores were 25-20 and 25-21. _____ The following Athletes were named to the All District First Team: Madison Clark (outside hitter), Amanda Hull (outside hitter), McKenzie Roberts (outside hitter), and Katie Tyler (setter). _____ Making the Second Team were Tricia Wankum (middle hitter) and Annie Mahlberg (libero). ______ Two players that received Honorable Mentions were Gabriella Rizzi and Peyton Podschwit. _____ _____ O'Hara went on to meet Saint Pius X on October 29 at 4:30 at Sectionals in Grain Valley, losing 25-21 and 25-21 in the first round. _______ None of this year's team members will be lost via graduation for next year's squad.

O'Hara Soccer Team Wins Its Sixth Game

On October 25, the Archbishop O'Hara High School soccer team won a West Central Conference shutout game 2-0 with Center. ______ Jeff West was the Celtic goalkeeper. _____ The two O'Hara goals were kicked by Kevin Henderson and Anthony Scassalletti. ____ O'Hara's overall record improved to 6-12 while Center went to 5-13.______ As O'Hara goes into District competition on November 1, they realize that eight of their losses were each by just one goal.

Celtics Play for District Championship in Volleyball

The Archbishop O'Hara High School volleyball team will play Pembroke Hill for the Class 3, District 13 District Campionship. ____ The Celtics won their semifinal game with Lincoln Prep 25-13 and 25-8 while Pembroke Hill won over Center 25-8 and 25-11 on October 25. ____ The O'Hara team beat Southwest 25-6 and 25-4 on October 24. ____ The other teams in the first round of District had the following results: Center defeated Cristo Rey 25-14 and 25-17 while Lincoln Prep was a winner with Central 25-13 and 25-21.

THREE CELTICS MAKE ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM IN VOLLEYBALL

Even without seniors on the Archbishop O'Hara High School volleyball team, three Celtics won First Team All West Central Conference Honors. _____ O'Hara took both outside hitters places and the lone setter selection. ______ Junior Madison Clark and sophomore McKenzie Roberts were the outside hitters and freshman Katie Tyler was the setter. ______ Saint Pius won the West Central Conference title and had four on the First Team. _____ Trisha Wamkum was selected to the Second Team All Conference. _____ Libero Annie Mahlberg and outside hitter Amanda Hull were Honorable Mention.