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Boys Varsity Results thru 02/23/2009

2009-02-23T12:51:00.000-08:00

The SFA Panthers went undefeated in regular season conference play (in both the MIAA and BCL), won the MIAA tournament and are preparing for the BCL Tournament.

2008-09 Date	SFA Boys Varsity Opponent	Result	Overall	MIAA (A)	BCL
12/02	Friendship Coll. Acad.	W 87-63	1-0
12/06	Bishop McNamara (DC)	L 55-37	1-1
12/07	@ McDonogh	W 77-50	2-1	1-0
12/09	@ St. John’s Catholic Prep	W 68-64	3-1	2-0
12/11	Calvert Hall	W 66-61	4-1	3-0	1-0
12/14	John Carroll	W 62-44	5-1	4-0
12/16	Gilman	W 83-48	6-1
12/22	@ St. Maria Goretti	W 79-39	7-1		2-0
12/26	Miami Jackson (FL)	W 75-33	8-1
12/27	Everglades (FL)	W 58-43	9-1
12/28	Dillard (FL)	W 66-48	10-1
01/02	@ Mt. St. Joseph	W 49-40	11-1	5-0	3-0
01/03	Gonzaga	L 69-57	11-2
01/06	Archbishop Spalding	W 70-54	12-2	6-0	4-0
01/08	Poly	W 103-47	13-2
01/11	@ Towson Catholic	W 72-57	14-2	7-0	5-0
01/13	@ Cardinal Gibbons	W 57-53	15-2	8-0	6-0
01/14	Loyola	W 88-37	16-2	9-0	7-0
01/16	McDonogh	W 95-64	17-2	10-0
01/17	Lake Clifton @ Morgan State	L 63-54	17-3
01/20	Mount St. Joseph	W 83-76	18-3	11-0	8-0
01/23	@ John Carroll	W 68-49	19-3	12-0
01/25	St. Maria Goretti	W 96-38	20-3		9-0
01/29	@ Calvert Hall	W 90-84 3OT	21-3	13-0	10-0
02/01	@ Arch. Spalding	W 70-48	22-3	14-0	11-0
02/06	Towson Catholic	W 63-55	23-3	15-0	12-0
02/08	Cardinal Gibbons	W 66-48	24-3	16-0	13-0
02/10	@ Loyola	W 79-40	25-3	17-0	14-0
02/11	St. John’s Catholic Prep	W 75-63	26-3	18-0
02/17	Loyola @ Spalding MIAA Tourn.	W 51-43	27-3	19-0
02/22	Calvert Hall @ UMBC (MIAA champ.)	W 56-38	28-3	20-0
02/24	St. Maria Goretti @ Loyola College BCL Tourn.

GIRLS Varsity Results 2008-09

2009-02-23T12:48:00.000-08:00

After going undefeated in conference play, The Lady Panthers lost in the championship game to Seton Keough -- ending SFA's run of consecutive IAAM championships at six (2003 to 2008).

2008-09 Date	SFA Girls Varsity Opponent	Result	Overall	IAAM (A)
12/05	@ Towson Catholic	W 62-47	1-0	1-0
12/08	@ Arundel	W 56-45	2-0
12/10	@ IND	W 67-38	3-0	2-0
12/12	Mercy	W 54-40	4-0	3-0
12/13	@ Western	W 54-42	5-0
12/17	McDonogh	W 60-40	6-0	4-0
12/19	Blair Academy	W 69-30	7-0
12/22	Holy Cross @ Loyola College	W 53-45	8-0
12/29	Prep Charter School	W 71-34	9-0
12/30	The Hun School	L 55-49	9-1
01/05	@ Roland Park Country	W 53-27	10-1	5-0
01/07	Seton Keough	W 71-56	11-1	6-0
01/09	Towson Catholic	W 79-57	12-1	7-0
01/17	Ursuline Academy	W ???	13-1
01/21	Archbishop Spalding	W 80-59	14-1	8-0
01/23	@ Mercy	W 57-38	15-1	9-0
01/26	IND	W 78-24	16-1	10-0
01/29	@ McDonogh	W 61-42	17-1	11-0
01/31	@ Archbishop Spalding	W 61-55	18-1	12-0
02/02	Roland Park Country	W 62-53	19-1	13-0
02/04	@ Seton Keough	W 56-49	20-1	14-0
02/06	City College	W 82-42	21-1
02/11	IND IAAM Playoffs	W 83-23	22-1
02/13	Mercy IAAM Playoffs	W 59-38	23-1
02/15	Seton Keough IAAM Championship	L 58-38	23-2

Lady Panthers rout Roland Park 62-33

2009-02-23T09:12:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

On Monday, February 2^nd, the Panthers took on Roland Park here at home. In the opening quarter they raced to a lead of 22-9. Their smothering defense only allowed the Roland Park team three points in the second quarter and at the half it was the Panthers leading by 26.

Tasia Bristow led the scoring with 12 points and 5 boards followed by Breezy Hutchen with 10 to go along with 8 rebounds. Shatyra Hawkes had five assists and ten steals to lead the team in both of those departments. Once again the entire team got quality time which should infuse some confidence in those players who may be called upon in the playoffs.

Students	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Hutchen	10	8	2	4	4
Hawkes	8	3	5	10	0
Harmon	8	3	2	6	0
Bristow	12	5	3	3	0
McClurkin	8	1	4	2	0
Ngobeny	3	1	1	1	2
Bennett	6	2	1	3	0
Kassama	2	1	0	0	0
Evans	0	2	0	0	0
Tyson	0	3	0	0	0
Scott	0	1	0	0	0
Benn	3	6	0	1	0
Brown	2	0	0	0	0

Panthers pummel Spalding, 70-48

2009-02-23T09:06:00.000-08:00

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Leading by ten at the half, the Panthers came out in the third quarter and extended their lead by twenty seven. Whatever was said during halftime needs to be bottled and sold because it certainly made a difference in the Panthers play.

Terrell Vinson led the scoring with 24 points and 8 boards followed by Dante Holmes 18 and 5 boards and 5 steals. Wayne Sparrow scored 12 with 5 rebounds and 4 steals and Greg Lewis led the rebounding with 12 to go along with 8 points. The team had a total of 16 steals and wrecked havoc on the Spalding offense by getting so many fast-break points. A good job done by all.

Students	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Vinson	24	8	1	2	2
Williams	2	2	9	4	0
Lewis	8	12	0	1	1
Holmes	18	5	2	5	0
Sparrow	12	5	4	4	1
Goines	3	0	1	0	0
Rogers	2	0	0	1	0
Jones	0	2	0	0	0

Instant Classic: Panthers defeat Calvert Hall in Triple Overtime

2009-02-23T08:48:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 29^th, 2009

You knew it was going to be strange when Coach Myles, the JV Coach, got a tech while fussing at his team during a timeout, with his back to the refs! Frustrated with his players’ lack of intensity, he bounced the ball hard on the floor, and the little ref with the moustache called a tech!

That was only the beginning of things to come. (The JV did win a close game to remain undefeated.)

The Varsity played to a packed house with a loud student cheering section. There was lots of energy and spirit on both sides. The Panthers went out to an eight point lead in the first quarter with Dante Holmes leading the way with nine points. After that it was all tied up at each juncture.

The Cardinals rallied in the fourth quarter and were up by ten with less than three minutes to go. It looked like the Panthers were going down with their first loss in league play and a tie for the lead with Calvert Hall. But wait, the team rallied and came back and Dante Holmes hit a three pointer from the corner as the buzzer sounded….TIE GAME.

At the end of the first overtime, the Panthers had the ball and a chance to win but couldn’t make the shot so it was 71-71 at the end of the first extra period. By now fouls came into play as Greg Lewis had fouled out for us and several players had four. At the end of the second overtime we had a two point lead but the Cards calmly made two free throws so we were again tied at 78 each.

In the third overtime, Dante Holmes fouled out for us and Jonathan Graham for the Cards and then we took over the game. Terrell Vinson scored 17 of his game high 26 in the fourth quarter and three overtimes, hitting one clutch shot after the other. Dante Holmes had 21 points and Wayne Sparrow and R.J. Williams had 14 each and R.J. added 8 assists and 3 steals. Malick Kone had 13 points and 6 boards and three key three pointers.

This was a game for the ages and fans are naming it an “instant classic.” It was a game where you hated to see either team lose as they played to a standstill for so long. Congratulations to both teams on a great game. We are looking forward to a rematch in the playoffs.

Students	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Vinson	26	15	4	1	3
Williams	14	3	8	3	1
Lewis	2	0	0	0	0
Sparrow	14	1	3	2	0
Holmes	21	4	4	3	0
Kone	13	6	2	0	0
Rogers	0	0	1	0	1
Cheatam	0	1	0	0	0
Kousse	0	2	0	0	0

Lady Panthers wallop IND, 78-24

2009-02-23T08:31:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 26^th, 2009

On Monday, January 26^th, the Lady Panthers defeated IND 78-24. The halftime score was 37 – 6 with the Indians scoring only one point in the second quarter.

Everyone got to play and enjoy the moment. Breezy Hutchen and Shatyra Hawkes led the way with twelve points each, followed by Deanna Harmon, Raizel Benn and Tasia Bristow with nine apiece. Imani Kassama led the rebounders with 7 and Tanira McClurkin was the “queen thief” with seven swipes. The team as a whole had 37 steals!!!!!!!!!!!

Students	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals
Hutchen	12	5	0	4
Hawkes	12	1	7	6
Harmon	9	1	1	5
Bristow	9	0	4	5
McClurkin	4	2	5	7
Benn	9	6	1	3
Ngobeny	2	3	0	0
Bennett	4	2	1	3
Kassama	1	7	1	0
Abiya	2	1	0	3
Evans	5	5	0	0
Tyson	0	5	0	1
Parker	4	1	0	0

Panther Varsity demolishes Goretti, 96-38

2009-02-23T08:23:00.000-08:00

Sunday, January 25^th, 2009

The Varsity was on cruise control on Sunday, January 25 as they put on a performance as good as I’ve seen all year. Outscoring Goretti 22-2 in the first quarter, they used ball hawking defense and a great start by big man Greg Lewis to pull ahead. By halftime it was 54-12 and the rout was on.

Terrell Vinson led all scoring with 22 points and 6 rebounds, followed by Dante Holmes 17 and 9 boards, Wayne Sparrow with 16 and Malick Kone with 15. Everyone got to play and contribute which made it nice for the non-starters.

Student	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Vinson	22	6	3	0	1
Williams	0	2	3	2	0
Lewis	15	2	1	1	1
Holmes	17	9	4	3	0
Sparrow	16	4	4	1	0
Kone	15	6	6	1	0
Goines	3	2	5	1	0
Rogers	2	4	0	1	1
Kousse	3	6	2	0	1
Corbin	3	0	0	1	0

JV destroys Goretti, 93-39

2009-02-23T08:17:00.000-08:00

Sunday, January 25^th, 2009

Everyone was in the scoring column on January 25^th as the Panthers hosted Goretti. Halftime score of 42-16 tells it all.

All the starters were in double figures with Dominique Spencer and Anthony Miller leading the way with 14 apiece. Josh Forney and Shakir Brown each scored 10 and Ed Amos and Chaz Spence had 9. Aramis Wesson was all over the boards with 10 coming off the bench and Shakir Brown led the team in assists with six. Anthony Miller added five steals. It was great to see the second team come in and play as well as the starters.

Student	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Amos	9	2	1	2	1
Forney	10	5	0	0	0
S. Brown	10	4	5	2	0
Spencer	14	5	1	3	0
Miller	14	1	1	5	0
C. Brown	5	0	5	2	0
Solomon	8	3	0	1	0
Collins	6	2	0	1	0
Williams	3	4	1	1	0
Wesson	5	10	3	2	1
Spence	9	1	2	2	0

Panthers outscore John Carroll, 68-49

2009-02-23T08:12:00.000-08:00

Friday, January 23^rd, 2009

The Panthers came ready to play last Friday night as they took on John Carroll in a nearly empty gym. Early in the year this looked like a prime matchup but right from the first quarter’s 17-5 score, it was not a difficult game.

Terrell Vinson led the scoring with 23 points and 12 rebounds for another double-double. Wayne Sparrow was right behind him with 21 points including 5 three pointers. Dante Holmes only scored two points but had five rebounds and six assists for another solid performance. Greg Lewis had eight points and four blocked shots.

Students	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Vinson	23	12	5	1	0
Williams	0	1	2	0	0
Lewis	8	2	1	0	4
Holmes	2	5	6	0	0
Sparrow	21	3	3	0	0
Kone	7	1	1	0	1
Goines	0	0	0	1	0
Rogers	4	2	0	0	1
Kousse	0	3	1	0	0

JV Boys throttle John Carroll

2009-02-23T08:06:00.000-08:00

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

On Friday, January 23^rd, the JV defeated John Carroll 76-47. A breakout third quarter gave them a 20 point lead and they went from there.

Led by Ed Amos’ 13 points and Dominique Spencer’s 13 points and 9 rebounds, it was a team effort. Josh Forney added 10 points and 7 boards and Aramis Wesson chipped in with 8 points.

Shakir Brown had a stellar performance with 12 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 blocked shot.

Student	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Amos	13	2	2	4	0
Solomon	4	1	1	2	2
S. Brown	12	5	5	2	1
Forney	10	7	2	0	3
Miller	0	0	1	1	0
Spencer	13	9	4	1	1
Collins	7	3	0	1	1
Williams	4	3	1	2	0
Wesson	8	2	0	0	1
C. Brown	2	1	4	0	0
Spence	3	1	1	0	0

LADY PANTHERS START OFF SLOW BUT FINISH FAST TO DEFEAT SPALDING (Jan. 21st)

2009-01-29T08:14:00.000-08:00

SFA Girls vs. Archbishop Spalding (Home)
Wed. January 21^st, 2009

In the first half the Lady Panthers looked like they were playing in slow motion….but when they came out in the third quarter, Coach Shelton must have put the “peddle to the meddle” because they were a different team…..one that we are very familiar with as fans.

The Panthers were down two at the end of the first quarter and up by only one at the half. They ended up winning going away 80-59. Spalding played very well in the first half and took away the fast break opportunities and forced the Panthers to play a half court offense. In the third quarter they were forcing turnovers and using their run and gun offense.

Briana Hutchins led the way with 24 points and 16 boards, followed by Shatyra Hawkes who had 18 points, 8 assists and 7 steals. Deanna Harmon chipped in with 12 points and Tasia Bristow had 11 with 8 assists. Once the girls got going, there was no stopping them but for at least one half it was looking like a possible upset in the making.

The Panthers play at Mercy today and then host IND on Monday.

SFA Girls	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Hutchins	24	16	1	0	3
Hawkes	18	4	8	7	0
Harmon	12	6	2	4	1
Bristow	11	3	8	1	0
McClurkin	7	4	4	2	0
Benn	2	0	0	0	0
Ngobeny	6	4	1	0	0

PANTHERS OUTLAST MSJ IN DOUBLE OVERTIME 83-76 (Jan. 20th)

2009-01-29T08:12:00.000-08:00

SFA Boys Varsity vs. MSJ (Home)
Tuesday, January 20^th, 2009

The Panthers and the Gaels put on a fitting climax to the Inauguration Day celebration by going into double overtime to decide the victor. The Panthers came out on top probably because two of the Gaels best players fouled out in the first overtime.

The game was close right from the beginning like two heavyweights going at it, each one taking the others’ best shot. MSJ went ahead in the fourth quarter and the Panthers had to play catch up to tie the game. Terrell Vinson had another double-double with 34 points and 10 rebounds but the unsung hero was Dante Holmes, who scored 20 points, twelve of them in the final quarter and the two overtimes. He also sank to clutch free throws to tie the game with 2 ticks on the clock left. Greg Lewis had a strong game also with 12 points and 8 boards. Wayne Sparrow had 13 points and 5 assists. It was a great match-up between two very good teams and the Panthers needed a win after losing to Lake on Saturday. Next up is John Carroll this evening at John Carroll.

SFA Varsity	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Vinson	34	10	2	0	2
Williams	2	3	5	2	0
Lewis	12	8	0	1	2
Sparrow	13	4	5	0	0
Holmes	20	5	3	1	0
Rogers	0	1	0	0	1
Goines	2	1	1	0	1

JV DEFEATS MT. ST. JOE BY TEN (Jan. 20th)

2009-01-29T08:10:00.000-08:00

SFA Boys JV vs. MSJ (Home)
Tuesday, January 20^th, 2009

The Panthers struggled with Mt. St. Joe Tuesday evening before pulling away in the second half. Ed Amos had a big game scoring 22 points with 4 rebounds. He slashed to the basket with his quickness and was consistent the entire game. Shakir Brown scored 16 points with three rebounds and Dominique Spencer had 14 points and 8 boards.

The team misses Karrel Goines, who moved to Varsity and need to have another guard step up and take charge. Who will it be? To keep their unbeaten streak alive, someone will have to do it.

JV Boys	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Amos	22	4	3	2	0
Forney	6	2	1	0	0
Brown, S.	16	3	2	3	0
Solomon	0	5	0	0	0
Miller	2	3	0	1	0
Williams	3	2	0	0	0
Collins	0	1	0	0	0
Spencer	14	8	1	1	2

LAKE CLIFTON DEFEATS #1 PANTHERS (Jan. 17th)

2009-01-29T08:08:00.000-08:00

SFA Boys Varsity vs. Lake Clifton (@ Morgan State University)
Friday, January 17^th, 2009

It was the game everyone was waiting for….number one versus number two……city versus catholic….the battle for first place. The Morgan field house was packed and the teams were ready to play.

The Panthers came out sizzling and Wayne Sparrow was scorching scoring fourteen of the teams’ sixteen first quarter points and the Panthers were on top 16-8. The second quarter was more of the same and the Panthers took a 27-19 lead to the locker room. What happened next, no one knows, but Lake took the lead 40-36 going into the final period. Terrell Vinson and Wayne Sparrow kept the Panthers in the game but it was not enough as Lake won the game 63-54 and moved into the number one position in the Baltimore Sun Poll.

Wayne Sparrow finished with 28 points and 7 boards and was named the MVP of the Panthers. Terrell Vinson had another double-double with 16 points and 10 boards. Malik Kone added 6 points and 6 rebounds and R.J. Williams had 9 assists.

It could be that the Panthers thought they had the game won at halftime but they learned a valuable lesson….you have to play all four quarters to win the game.

Varsity Boys	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals
Vinson	16	10	2	0
Williams	2	3	9	0
Holmes	0	2	0	2
Sparrow	28	7	0	1
Lewis	0	3	1	0
Kone	6	6	0	0
Rogers	2	2	0	1
Goines	0	1	1	0