Girls Grades 7-8

Diamondbacks, I would like to say that it has been a pleasure coaching this team. There were no expectaions except for me to teach you the fundamentals of basketball. You are not able to learn everything about this game overnight. I stress that you continue to work hard and prepare yourself mentally for next season. Although, my 8th graders are gone, I am looking forward to coaching the returning players Ashleigh, Maria, Alaina, Jewels, Samantha, Lisa and Nikki. Lisa Courtney you better be back on this team and if you decide not to play, you and I are going to have a serious problem! We collapsed mentally and lost a few games at the end but you girls finished the way we began- STRONG.
We ended the season tied for 3rd - Great accomplishment.
Here are the nicknames for my girls as I really got to know them:

Alaina "nobody's playing but me"Boerlin
Maria " I missed another layup" Boerlin
Alexandria "it's just a game" Womack
Ashleigh "can I get a drink of water" Talley
Breanna "it wont go in the basket" Pigford
Lisa "touch it and shoot it"Courtney
Nichole "quick draw" Demask
Kayla" stop! no one is shooting but me " Cuevas
Julia"my little drama queen" Corley
and finally...
SAMANTHA "LOOK EVERYONE, I'M ON THE FLOOR AGAIN" Capalbo

Parents, the Diamondbacks awards day as discussed:
When: 21 March @ 2PM
Where: Coach Womack's House

WHO: DIAMONDBACKS VS. LOGAN

WHEN: TUESDAY, FEB 23@ 7:30

WHERE: MICKLE GYM

This is our rescheduled game from last Thursday- Be ready to play Girls.
7:00-7:15 be in the gym for shoot around.

Diamondbacks, our game tonight against Logan will be rescheduled at later date. I apologize to Logan (Campbell), our referees, parents and my girls for the late cancellation. Our next game is Thursday, 6:15@ Kingsway HS South against Woodbury H. Stay focused girls and lets take our frustration out on our next opponent. Remember basketball is only a game but school is not- therefore, homework and study time is a crucial part of your success in school and on the court.
I will post any changes to our schedule as well as practice times.

Again, welcome back Kayla C.

Defense will win our next 4 ball games......

Girls, come ready to play Logan tomorrow. Be there @ 6:00 for shoot around and warm-up. We are happy to have Kayla C. back with us. I know she will be ready after a long rehab on her knee. Let's get a "W" Diamondbacks....

Pressure Defense..

Congrats to Logan and staff on an awesome game on Saturday. I must say this was one of the best games our teaam has played all year. We were down 13-2 at the half and composed ourselves to play the best 2nd half of basketball all year. Although we lost 21-19, we had a chance to tie or win the game which is always a good sign. Girls, you were simply awesome and it totally overshadowed that horrific 1st half of the game. The cheering support from the Diamondbacks parents was an excitement in itself. Now, lets keep that intensity and take the remaining games in order to finish the season on a high note. Great job Diamondbacks!!

Practice schedule is not out as of today. The make-up game against Clearview has been rescheduled: March 3rd, Clearview HS old gym @ 7:30

Finally, we have our offense back........

I would like to thank Coach Ross and team for a great game tonight. Diamondbacks, our defense was much better than on Sunday. We did not over play our man and we hit the boards with force. Alaina B. and Breanna P. played their best game to date while Maria B. led both ends of the court with hard-nosed defense and patient offense. Let's take this attitude into Sunday's game against Woodbury Heights. They may be our toughest opponent this season but we will continue to play our game and maintain focus. Good job to you all Diamondbacks.

Defense win ballgames and offense is a part of the solution.

The game ball was awarded to: Maria B.

Great job Maria!

I would like to say that I am really proud of our team and the mental toughness you all bring to every game. The first four games has been tough but we have prevailed in each. We will begin to step up our play on both ends of the court. Our defense needs to improve and we accomplish this by moving our feet, getting into the passing lane and blocking out. Diamondbacks, defense win ballgames which proved to be true on Sunday (great 4th qtr comeback) but we also need consistency on offense. Our next two games will be Pittman and Woodbury Heights- we will be focused.

DEFENSE!!!

Sunday's game ball was presented to the team.
Congrats to our pior recipients:
Game 1: Kayla C.
Game 2: Alex W.
Game 3: Nichole D.

Tues (1/19/2010) 6pm - 7:30pm at Mickle Gym
Mon (1/25/2010) 6pm - 7:30pm at Mickle Gym
Wed (1/27/2010) 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Mickle Gym
Sat (1/30/2010) 3:30pm - 4:45pm at Clark Gym

Go E.G. Diamondbacks!!

We will be having practice on Thursday from 6-7:30 at KMS.

Playoffs start Monday, we will be playing W.Dept. at Pitman Middle School.

Please call me if you can not make it.

Coach George