St. Anthony's Friars vs. St. Domenic Bayhawks (Senior Night)

Friday Night was the scene of one of the most intense basketball games so far for the Boys Varsity Basketball Team. The Friars dominated the St. Domenic Bayhawks with a final score of 80 – 45 after leading throughout the entire game. The game started off immediately with determination by Senior Forward, James McKenna (#32) and Senior Captain, Marko Peraica (#33). With the score 9-3, Guard, Steven Pandales (#5) helped to widen the lead to 11-3 with 5 minutes remaining. Guards Andre Walker (#11) and Durelle Napier (#12) also provided support by propelling the Friars to a score of 22-10 by the end of the 1st quarter. The 2nd Quarter also showed the same general trend, with Marko making all of his foul shots, the Friars led the Bayhawks by a score of 38-21 by the end of the quarter.

The 3rd Quarter finished with a score of 60-33 with the Friars continuing to lead. By the 4th Quarter, the Friars continued to lead with two notable points in the quarter. One was a fantastic breakaway and layup by Junior Forward Daniel Pierro (#15) and the second was an incredible 3-point shot made by Senior Forward James McKenna (#32) as a St. Domenic player was shoving him out of the court. Both got the crowd going and further increased the lead to 70-34. The game was finished off by a tough effort by Guards Durelle Napier (#12), Nigel Carter (#35), Terrence McKeever (#1), and Steven Pandales (#5) with a series of great layups and fouls shots. Other notable players on the team included Kris Teape (#13) and James Hurt (#44). The game ended with a score of 80 - 45 and a clearly excited team of Friars.

After the game, I asked Coach Jim Fenton, his opinion on the night’s performance and what he looks for from the team in the future. He stated that, “I’m happy with the effort! We played some intense basketball which is a reflection from what the team has shown in practices.” In regards to my second question he stated, “We need to try and elevate the intensity and be prepared for tough opponents in the games to come.” These words show how dedicated the team is to succeeding this season and explains their outstanding results thus far! We can only hope for continued success for the Boys Varsity Basketball Team in future games and in the playoffs!

Reported by: Ryan Sheppard '12

Friar Pep Rally

The St. Anthony’s Winter Pep Rally was wonderful. Once again St. Anthony's did a great job organizing the Pep Rally. The whole St Anthony’s student body was there to cheer on the winter teams and have fun. The Emcee, Cheerleaders, Kickline, and Step Team were all fantastic, but the Freshmen Basketball team was not to great considering the fact that they lost 10 to 0 to the teachers. I do not think that they were too happy about that. The sophomores, juniors, and seniors had fun chanting, “Stand Up Freshmen” and throwing whatever they could find at the freshmen on the floor. I was sitting on the floor and next to me there were three sophomores and through the whole Pep Rally they were complaining about how they should be on the bleacher. It was pretty funny to listen to them talk about how much there butt hurt. Anyway the 2011 Winter Pep Rally was great. I had fun and I am sure that everyone else had fun too. The Pep Rally got everyone psyched for the Hawaiian Night Varsity Basketball Game which the Friars Won 55 to 44 against Kellenberg. Go Friars!

Reported by: Joseph Catalano '14

Hawaiian Night

On Friday St.Anthony's held its Winter Pep Rally, and its theme was Hawaii. At 7:30, the Varsity Boys Basketball Team was playing Kellenberg at home. Similar to pajama night,the half time show was conducted by both some of the male students in conjunction with the cheerleaders.
At the end of the half the score was 22 all, and the Friars were playing strong. Going into the fourth quarter we were winning 29-27. Then with 6 minutes remaining we drew a couple of fouls which pushed our lead to 36-32. Then due to a steal by Kellenberg they had a 2 v 1 against the Friars Dan Pierrot, in which he somehow rejected the lay up and put the Friars back onto offense in which #32 knocked down a dagger 3 pointer. In the game #32 has been consistently knocking down 3's. He had over 12 points on the day, all of which came from 3 pointers. #33, Marko Peraica also had an excellent finish with more than 8 points with under 6 minutes left in the game.
The Friars ended up knocking off the Kellenberg Firebirds 55 to 44.