This week we are starting a new segment at the BCACS Blog: the BCACS Basketball Roundup. This feature is brought to us by St. Philip Catholic Central High School senior Abbie Lahr.
By: Abbie Lahr, Class of 2019
St. Philip Catholic Central Varsity Boys
Boys high school basketball started a week early this season due to the Breslin Center not being available for the traditional boys’ championship weekend. St. Philip Varsity Boys have been hot so far, with a 4-0 record in their first two weeks. They’ve seen the big hoopers come alive, which the statistics prove.
Below are the averages for the first four games this season.
| Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey, JC | 11.7 | 6.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Finnila, Hunter | 1.7 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Gausselin, Conor | 22.7 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Kersten, Nolan | 6.5 | 6.7 | 0.0 | .33 | 1.3 |
| Landstra, Brodie | 2.0 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Redmond, Seth | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Reinke, Ryan | 8.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Schaub, Spencer | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Thang, Joe | 5.5 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
St. Philip Catholic Central Varsity Girls
The St. Philip Varsity Girls are 0-2 on the season after battling Quincy and Hillsdale Academy. The team is having a slower start but is expected to catch fire soon.
Below are the averages for the first two games this season.
| Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deol, Harleen | 4.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Fancher, Baily | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Hibbard, Irene | 6.0 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kersten, Alex | 4.0 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Lahr, Abbie | 11.0 | 7.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Mullis, Elsa | 3.0 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.5 |
| Pessetti, Alex | 1.0 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 5.5 |
| Sheets, Chelsea | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
St. Philip Catholic Central Junior Varsity Boys
The St. Philip junior varsity boys are 2-2 on the season, after falling short against North Adams by only two points. The boys are beginning to look better as the season continues as those in leadership roles come alive. Below are the point totals for the top players so far this season.
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Adam, Chris | 49 |
| Huo, Yuchang | 21 |
| Strenge, Gus | 16 |
| Schulz, Davey | 6 |
St. Philip Catholic Central Junior Varsity Girls
The St. Philip junior varsity girls have gone 1-1 on the season, winning an intense game against Hillsdale Academy by only a few points in overtime. The girls are improving as time goes on and are starting to form an unbreakable bond. There seems to be a great future with this young team. Below are the averages for the first two games this season.
| Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campos, Therese | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Hibbard, Eve | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Hines, Elaina | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Myers, Rachel | 5.0 | 12.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 6.0 |
| Pontoni, Ari | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Pontoni, Gigi | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Snyder, Alexis | 1.0 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Tial, Vum | 2.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
St. Joseph Middle School Boys
The St. Joseph Middle School boys have only three games left in their season. Their record stands at 9-2 after beating Athens earlier this week. They’re doing an amazing job, which was spotlighted in the BCACS Blog earlier this week. Below are the point totals for the top players so far this season.
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Jones-Hockett, Dante | 85 |
| Crocker, Ben | 63 |
| Myers, Colt | 36 |
The St. Joseph Middle School girls will begin playing after Christmas Break.
Be on the lookout for more basketball updates, as we help you keep track of your favorite BCACS athletes.
Abbie Lahr is a senior at St. Philip Catholic Central High School. You can contact her at 19alahr@bcacs.org.