GPCS Going to Augusta!
GPCS Varsity Girls Basketball Team is heading to Augusta! They are in the quarterfinals and will play Valley. The girls record is 13-4 and a ranking of 6th out of 15 teams in Western Class D. The MPA Basketball Tournament will begin next week. GPCS is playing on Monday, February 21 at 10:00am. This annual basketball tournament is held at the August Civic Center. Come and cheer! The Civic Center will charge admission.
The GPCS Varsity Boys Basketball Team finished their first year returning to Class D play. Their record was 4-14.
Alumni Spotted at Basketball Games...
One place where GPCS enjoys seeing alumni is at sporting events. Basketball season can bring out several of you checking out the team and cheering. These alumni were spotted this season. If you were missed, not my intention. Jared Bamford (class of 2006), Megan Waugh (class of 2008), Matthew Scribner (class of 2009), Nathan Strout (class of 2009), Alex Whalen (class of 2009) Bethany Green (class of 2009), Rebecca Vandette (class of 2010), Kendra Pearson (class of 2010), Mercedes Foss (class of 2010), Jacob Thibeault (class of 2008), Luke Theriault (class of 2009), Jennie Keenan (class of 2001), Alicia Ruiz (class of 2010)& David Hasbrouck (class of 2005).
Others spotted with past school ties are Mrs. Lois Willis, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Goodall, & Mr. Howard Doucette.
How Many Students are Alumni Kids?
About 10% percent of students at GPCS are alumni kids! We love having children from our graduates here at GPCS! Alumni with kids enrolled are; Chris Wilson (class of 1991), Steve Simpson (class of 1987), Tim Chick (class of 1988), James Jones (class of 1990), Jon Libby (class of 1985), Sara Ryder Labacz (class of 2000), Joseph DeRienzo (class of 2003), Philip Longanecker (class of 1991) & Kimberly Verrier Mann (class of 1990).
Alumni News:
* Jud Blake (class of 2006) had another daughter - Jordyn in January.
* Jeff Sparks (class of 2005) is engaged.
* Ralphy Conant (class of 2001) is engaged.
* Herb Blake (class of 1983) had another grandchild.
* Jamie Childs Purinton (class of 2005) is expecting her first baby.
* Amanda Sarver (class of 2005) is relocating to Victoria, Canada.
* Kelsey Yarboroough Castro (class of 2006) had a baby girl- Evanna in January.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
January Athletics- January Update 2011
Varsity Boys Basketball:
GPCS boys basketball team has faced major problems all
year. Yet they are doing their best to remain positive with a
very depleted squad. They played very well in attaining their
second win of the season against Pine Tree Academy. The
record at the end of January is 2-11.
Leading the Lions is senior Ben Hammond. He has scored an
average of 15.4 points per game while grabbing 14.4
rebounds per game. This month he has had amazing games
of 25 and 23 rebounds. Junior Ryan Murray has played his
heart out in each game. The recent return of junior Jordan
Peters (broken wrist) has given team a lift as they go into the
last two weeks of the season.
Varsity Girls Basketball
We had a very successful month. Our record for the month
was 8 wins and 2 losses.
Some of the highlights include two wins at North Haven, which
is the highlight of our season so far. We had a great trip and
enjoyed having the boys team there with us. In our game
against Seacoast, Suzanne Gonzalez had 20 points and 16
rebounds, which we won by 7 points, 43-36.
Our toughest test of the season came against Waynflete, a
Class C team. We were down by 1 point at halftime, and
ended up losing by 12, but it was our best played game of the
year. Against Calvary, Liz Garland had 28 points. In our last
game of the month, we traveled to Isleboro and were trailing
by 4 at half time. The team did not allow them to score in the
3rd quarter and we won by 15 points. We look forward to our
last 4 games and getting ready for play-offs!
Jr High Boys Basketball
The month of January for the Jr. High Boys was marked by
huge comebacks falling just short. The most memorable game
was against the South Portland Celtics. Trailing by fourteen
points with six minutes left in the game, the guys came
storming back and had a shot at the buzzer to win that
bounced off the rim.
Sam Gleysteen, David Frye and Joe Imler have all elevated
their level of play and have been great contributors to the
team. Finally, Ben Roach was awarded a Boys and Girls Club
Good Sportsmanship Award for his excellent attitude and play
all season long.
Jr High Girls Basketball:
We began our Jr. High Girls season in the Gorham Rec
league. There are three other teams in the league. We began
with two wins against Gorham and Windham. After a tough
loss to Windham, we bounced back with a win against
Gorham, finishing the month with a 3-1 record.
This years team members include: Abby Morabito, Ashley
Imler, Jessica Smith, Marissa Lane, Ashley Dawson, Paige
Bouchard, Clarissa Jones (child of James Jones), Bethany Ruiz, Alanna
Haslem, Kaileigh Marston, Erin Turner, Natalie Smith, Grace
MacDougall, Emily Ingraham.
K-1 Basketball:
Kindergarten and first grade boys and girls are playing in a
league with Holy Cross, St Brigid and Cathedral.
The six week league consists of a one hour session each week. The
session is divided into two halves; a skill practice and a game.
Team members include Emma and Hannah Rogers, Nathan
Hatch, Isaac Shaw, Caulin Patterson, Sonny Elder, Olivia Mann (child of Kimberly Verrier Mann)and Ronan Anderson.
Elementary boys and girls in grades 2 & 3 have had a great time this
year playing basketball in a league with Holy Cross, Cathedral and
St. Brigids. While few in numbers, they are mighty in determination.
The kids have practiced basic basketball skills under the leadership
of their volunteer coaches, Jonathan Libby, Skye & Danny Patterson
and Doug Elder. They are showing great sportsmanship and are
already talking about playing next year! Team members include:
Owen Sanborn, Ben Hatch, Christian Patterson, Emily Libby (child of Jon Libby), Olivia Elder, Owen Mann (child of Kimberly Verrier Mann).
GPCS boys basketball team has faced major problems all
year. Yet they are doing their best to remain positive with a
very depleted squad. They played very well in attaining their
second win of the season against Pine Tree Academy. The
record at the end of January is 2-11.
Leading the Lions is senior Ben Hammond. He has scored an
average of 15.4 points per game while grabbing 14.4
rebounds per game. This month he has had amazing games
of 25 and 23 rebounds. Junior Ryan Murray has played his
heart out in each game. The recent return of junior Jordan
Peters (broken wrist) has given team a lift as they go into the
last two weeks of the season.
Varsity Girls Basketball
We had a very successful month. Our record for the month
was 8 wins and 2 losses.
Some of the highlights include two wins at North Haven, which
is the highlight of our season so far. We had a great trip and
enjoyed having the boys team there with us. In our game
against Seacoast, Suzanne Gonzalez had 20 points and 16
rebounds, which we won by 7 points, 43-36.
Our toughest test of the season came against Waynflete, a
Class C team. We were down by 1 point at halftime, and
ended up losing by 12, but it was our best played game of the
year. Against Calvary, Liz Garland had 28 points. In our last
game of the month, we traveled to Isleboro and were trailing
by 4 at half time. The team did not allow them to score in the
3rd quarter and we won by 15 points. We look forward to our
last 4 games and getting ready for play-offs!
Jr High Boys Basketball
The month of January for the Jr. High Boys was marked by
huge comebacks falling just short. The most memorable game
was against the South Portland Celtics. Trailing by fourteen
points with six minutes left in the game, the guys came
storming back and had a shot at the buzzer to win that
bounced off the rim.
Sam Gleysteen, David Frye and Joe Imler have all elevated
their level of play and have been great contributors to the
team. Finally, Ben Roach was awarded a Boys and Girls Club
Good Sportsmanship Award for his excellent attitude and play
all season long.
Jr High Girls Basketball:
We began our Jr. High Girls season in the Gorham Rec
league. There are three other teams in the league. We began
with two wins against Gorham and Windham. After a tough
loss to Windham, we bounced back with a win against
Gorham, finishing the month with a 3-1 record.
This years team members include: Abby Morabito, Ashley
Imler, Jessica Smith, Marissa Lane, Ashley Dawson, Paige
Bouchard, Clarissa Jones (child of James Jones), Bethany Ruiz, Alanna
Haslem, Kaileigh Marston, Erin Turner, Natalie Smith, Grace
MacDougall, Emily Ingraham.
K-1 Basketball:
Kindergarten and first grade boys and girls are playing in a
league with Holy Cross, St Brigid and Cathedral.
The six week league consists of a one hour session each week. The
session is divided into two halves; a skill practice and a game.
Team members include Emma and Hannah Rogers, Nathan
Hatch, Isaac Shaw, Caulin Patterson, Sonny Elder, Olivia Mann (child of Kimberly Verrier Mann)and Ronan Anderson.
Elementary boys and girls in grades 2 & 3 have had a great time this
year playing basketball in a league with Holy Cross, Cathedral and
St. Brigids. While few in numbers, they are mighty in determination.
The kids have practiced basic basketball skills under the leadership
of their volunteer coaches, Jonathan Libby, Skye & Danny Patterson
and Doug Elder. They are showing great sportsmanship and are
already talking about playing next year! Team members include:
Owen Sanborn, Ben Hatch, Christian Patterson, Emily Libby (child of Jon Libby), Olivia Elder, Owen Mann (child of Kimberly Verrier Mann).
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