Scoring 53 points, the Archbishop O'Hara boys cross country team won the Class 2 District 7 Title on November 2nd. Stockton was second at 54 points and Lamar was third with 58 points. Eight squads were represented.
None of the Celtic runners were among the top five, but running as a team, they took the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th places.
Danny Meyers, J.D. Meyers, Matthew Gordon, and C. J. Naudet were among the top ten across the finish line.
The team could't have accomplished the First Place finish without the important fifth runner. By coming in 20th, Corbett McKinney persevered in that role.
The O'Hara girls led by Jennifer Gustin in 9th place and Anna Gutteridge in 13th place took third place as a team, just one point shy of second place. Stockton won with a score of 20 while O'Hara had 56 and Holden had 55.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
O'Hara Volleyball Team Almost Reached Final Four
It was so close, but the Archbishop O'Hara High School volleyball team was barely beaten by Saint Pius X on November 2nd in contests determining the State Sectionals.
O'Hara won 25-21 in the first game but dropped the second 25-27, and just missed out in the deciding game 23-25!
The Celtics had an easier time with Savannah prior to the game with Saint Pius, winning 25-22 and 25-17.
Saint Pius meanwhile had survived Grain Valley in three games 25-17, 21-25, and 25-23.
O'Hara won 25-21 in the first game but dropped the second 25-27, and just missed out in the deciding game 23-25!
The Celtics had an easier time with Savannah prior to the game with Saint Pius, winning 25-22 and 25-17.
Saint Pius meanwhile had survived Grain Valley in three games 25-17, 21-25, and 25-23.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Some Football Stats Following O'Hara's Game With Pembroke Hill
After winning at Pembroke Hill and anticipating the November 6th game with Oak Grove, the Celtics added numbers to their season and career records.
Since 1988, O'Hara and Oak Grove met eleven times with O'Hara winning seven times.
In the game against the Raiders, O'Hara had 336 total yards to Pembroke Hill's 216 yards. 172 of the Celtics' yards were on 13 completed passes in 22 attempts by Michael Briggs. The Raiders had no passing yards in their three attempts.
Zach Drake caught six of O'Hara's passes for 96 yards. For the season, he has 35 receptions placing him tied for third with Aaron Stubblefield and Matt Morrison. His career total is 41 which places him in 8th place. Drake is also now in 7th place for extra point kicks in a season (31) and 7th place in career extra points (41).
Maverick Griffin had three quarterback sacks in the game and Robert Martin had one.
Since 1988, O'Hara and Oak Grove met eleven times with O'Hara winning seven times.
In the game against the Raiders, O'Hara had 336 total yards to Pembroke Hill's 216 yards. 172 of the Celtics' yards were on 13 completed passes in 22 attempts by Michael Briggs. The Raiders had no passing yards in their three attempts.
Zach Drake caught six of O'Hara's passes for 96 yards. For the season, he has 35 receptions placing him tied for third with Aaron Stubblefield and Matt Morrison. His career total is 41 which places him in 8th place. Drake is also now in 7th place for extra point kicks in a season (31) and 7th place in career extra points (41).
Maverick Griffin had three quarterback sacks in the game and Robert Martin had one.
Seven Celtics Cited for Volleyball Honors
Archbishop O'Hara High School has seven volleyball players singled out for Conference and State honors.
McKenzie Roberts, Katie Tyler, and Amanda Hull were named to the All West Central Conference Team and the All District First Team.
Mariel Saunders was also selected for the All Conference team and the Second Team All District.
All four are nominees for the All Regional Team along with Allison Dalton.
Grace Pepple made the All District First Team and Allison Dalton reached the All District Second Team.
Peyton Podschwit was an Honorable Mention for the All District squad.
McKenzie Roberts, Katie Tyler, and Amanda Hull were named to the All West Central Conference Team and the All District First Team.
Mariel Saunders was also selected for the All Conference team and the Second Team All District.
All four are nominees for the All Regional Team along with Allison Dalton.
Grace Pepple made the All District First Team and Allison Dalton reached the All District Second Team.
Peyton Podschwit was an Honorable Mention for the All District squad.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
OVERTIME DISTRICT WIN GOES TO O'HARA 27-21
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.
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.
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).
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