MITTY AND SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL-RESPECTING YOUR OPPONENTS & CARING
Last Saturday, Mitty hosted Sacred Heart Cathedral in a soccer match, which was also our Senior Day. Mitty had 3 seniors who had injuries that have either caused them to miss the entire season or recently had their season cut short.
Our coach asked Coach Matthew Nuttall if the 3 Mitty seniors could start at the center circle for the opening kick. SHC graciously allowed this and kicked the ball out of bounds, enabling the 3 to be on the field one last time and receive an ovation as they left the field.
On behalf of the AMHS Women's soccer team and their families, we would like to thank the SHC Women's soccer team for their class and sportsmanship.
Submitted by,
Will Scharrenberg,
Director of Athletics,
Archbishop Mitty High School
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OCEANA/HILLSDALE-GIRLS BASKETBALL--CARING AND RESPECT FOR YOUR OPPONENTS!
I just wanted to let you know about the compassion and genuine caring illustrated by the Hillsdale Girls Varsity on Friday night. Friday night Hillsdale and our school had a game. The game was important for both teams as our record was the same. The game was being played well by both teams but it wasn’t the game that I was impressed with as well as the aftermath executed by the Hillsdale girls squad and coach. Two of my players had some intense injuries during the second half. One was wheeled out into the foyer in a wheelchair and the other one was helped out by parents and placed in a chair so that the boys game could continue.
My VPG called 911 and we were awaiting the paramedics arrival. Two of Hillsdale Varsity came out and asked me what had happened to both girls. In the heat of the game, they really weren’t aware of the intensity of the injuries. I told them and one started to cry. I told her it was not her fault, that this was basketball. Before I knew it, the entire squad of Hillsdale’s Varsity were there with us and their coach, asking about the girls, crying, and being genuinely concerned about the health of my two players. This truly is what sportsmanship is about. We are to be competitive during the game but we should be amicable before and after. My girls were talking with their girls, it was such a pleasure to see. I just wanted you to know that even at the height of competition at the end it wasn’t who beat who but the caring of the girls injured and the compassion shown by Hillsdale. When I see things like this, then I know that messages are being sent in a positive manner and honoring the game comes out. Kudos to the Hillsdale squad and coach and thank you for caring about my Varsity girls.
SUBMITTED BY: Lucy Corgas, Oceana Girls Athletic Director
"Lucy,
I heard through the "grapevine" that both girls are OK and my girls were extremely relieved. My athletes are wonderful girls and they were truly affected when they heard that the paramedics arrived and that neither one of the Oceana girls had recovered yet from their injuries. Thank you for the kind words and good luck the rest of the season.
Dan Hibson, Hillsdale Varsity Girls Coach"
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SOBRATO AND PROPSECT--CARING, RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT FOR YOUR OPPONENTS
GIRLS SOCCER
During a JV Soccer match between Sobrato and Prospect, a Prospect player was hurt. Play stopped and their coach went out to attend to her. After a minute, she got to her feet, but was really limping to come off the field. No one from her team was immediately able to come help her. Cassandra Valenzuela and Kaley Lefore (both Sobrato players) got up and went to her and they each put one of the girl's arms over their shoulders and helped her off the field. I was so proud of them! That is what good sportsmanship is all about! You play hard, but if someone is injured, you help them - even if they were your opponent seconds ago, you come to the aid of someone who needs help, no matter who they are.
Submitted by: Sue Scigliano - Sobrato Women's JV Coach |
MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN AND SKYLINE--GIRLS BASKETBALL
On New Years Eve, the Mustangs of Monte Vista Christian hosted the Skyline girls JV and Varsity girls basketball teams. The Skylines girls had been in Watsonville for four days, competing against Watsonville and Pajaro Valley with their last contest of their trip scheduled only two weeks before against the Mustangs before heading home to celebrate New Years Eve with their families. What was extraordinary about the event was not the victories by Skyline over the Monte Vista Christian JV and Varsity girls teams, but the camraderie on and off the court. The Skyline and Monte Vista players fought hard on the court, but were more than good guests and good hosts. The Skyline Team policed their own bench area, leaving none of the usual discarded water bottles, athletic tape scraps etc. that is found after any basketball contest. When visiting the snack shack they were the nicest, most polite group of young ladies the parents in the snack shack have ever encountered. It was not surprising to encounter this behavior because of the encouragement and support for this attitude by their coach. In addition, all the wonderful parents and families of the Skyline players were just the same. Every encounter with the parents of Monte Vista Christian and the families and fans of Skyline was positive and encouraging. Monte Vista Christian provided some healthy complimentary snacks for both teams and families and the Skyline rooters went out of their way to thank MVC for the hospitality. Regardless of the Varsity being trounced by the Skyline talented team, both teams gathered together after the game to pray together.
Respect for each other and for the game. What a great way to spend the afternoon of New Years Eve--watching the future leaders of our respective communities!! This is what high school sports should always be about! |
ANCHORPOINT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL--TWO GREAT STORIES SHOWING THE CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY SPIRIT IS REFLECTED IN THE ACTIONS OF OUR COACHES AND OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES-PINEWOOD AND TRINITY (CALVARY) CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOLS.
As you may have heard, Anchorpoint Christian School had a break-in at our storage shed several weeks ago. We lost a lot of football gear and equipment along with various other items (field striper, lawn mowers, generator, etc). Through it all, the coaches and kids kept a positive outlook , even spending their first practice without equipment praying for the folks who stole their stuff.
But the story I want to share with the CCS family is not about Anchorpoint but one of our opponents, Pinewood. Last week we received a card that read as follows:
Dear Coach Adams,
Enclosed is a check to be used for your Anchorpoint football team. We, the Pinewood football team, held a car wash in your name to help raise money. The entire team was impressed by your team’s attitude during our game. We are excited to take on your team again next year. We hope the money can put a small dent in the loss of your equipment.
We can be competitors on the field but friends off it. On a personal level, I as a player have learned a lot from the two games I have played against your team and have taken many lessons from them.
Good luck next year, Matt Dawes #5, Pinewood School
The check was for $700.00. Young Matt Dawes, the Pinewood coaching staff and the entire team gave our kids such a lift. That another group of teenagers would dedicate a day to helping them recover some of what they lost had a tremendous impact on them.
Along with our personal thank you that we will extend to Pinewood, I think it would be appropriate to have what they did made public on the CCS website.
Steve White, Principal, Anchorpoint Christian High School
SENIOR NIGHT WITH TRINITY (formerly Calvary) CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL 8-MAN FOOTBALL:
As with many schools, our last home game is celebrated as “Senior’s Night”. Halftime is dedicated to honoring all of our senior players. Each is called out to midfield along with their parents. The players are given a plaque and the player’s mother is given a long-stem rose.
This season, our Senior Night game was against Calvary Christian (now Trinity). As you may recall, K.C. Adams and Matt Blandin really started the 8 man football division 3 years ago. Even though Matt has moved on, KC thought it would be appropriate to make Senior Night special for the visiting senior players as well. We ordered plaques and roses for each senior on Calvary’s team. During the halftime ceremonies, we invited the Calvary fans and families to join us on our side of the field. We honored all the seniors from both schools in one large ceremony. I could tell by the players and their parents’ reactions that they were very moved by this act of respect and inclusion.
This was a very special year for our team on the field as they went through their schedule undefeated. But, without question, the two stories that I have just shared with you are my personal highlights of the season.
Submitted by: Steve White, Principal, Anchorpoint Christian High School
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Congratulations to the NORTH SALINAS FIELD HOCKEY PROGRAM!
For the Second
Year in a row, North Salinas was voted by the MTAL to receive the "Elgie
Bellizio Sportsmanship Award." This "TRRFCC" group of young ladies are
coached by Stanley Marple & Brandee Fickas. Every day they put into
practice the six pillars of character--Trustworthiness, Respect,
Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. It is an honor to be
voted by your peers as a class act! Way to go Vikings,
Jean Kinn Ashen, CMAA,
North Salinas High School,
Administrative Intern/Athletic Administrator
the Elgie Bellizio Sportsmanship Award is a Tri County Athletic League (TCAL) award program given seasonally to and outstanding team by the TCAL.
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Good sportsmanship by Mary Donahue, Los Altos Field Hockey Coach
I want to inform you of the good sportsmanship shown by Ms Donahue at the JV field hockey game with St. Ignatius last Thursday that I reffed. Briefly, Los Altos took a shot outside the striking circle which went
into the goal. The ref closest to the play signaled a goal for Los Altos.
Almost simultaneously Ms Donahue told me she did not think it was a goal since it appeared that no one from Los Altos had touched the ball within the striking circle, as required in field hockey. I talked to the other ref, and we took away the Los Altos goal and gave St IgnatiusI the ball.
Very few coaches would have been willing to lose a goal. Such good sportsmanship deserves recognition.
Submitted by: Roger Wedel, Field Hockey ref
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HILLSDALE AND OCEANA--GIRLS TENNIS!
Just wanted to let you know what a pleasant experience I encountered with Hillsdale tennis match yesterday, Oct. 27th, at Oceana.
First of all, the wind conditions were pretty intense but both teams took it in stride even though I am sure they were cold and wind blown. As you know, windy conditions and tennis are not the best of friends. However, the issue was that my coach had car problems and was stuck. This was a special day for our seniors and things did not start out well with the coach not being present. I have had the pleasure of knowing Jackie Nachtigall for over 5 years and could not have asked for a better school to play under the circumstance. I explained to Jackie what had happened and she stepped up to the plate and was very gracious about it. We went on with our plan honoring our Seniors last match and Hillsdale was very respectful while I made my presentation. Hillsdale didn’t have any Seniors this year but we had nine. After the presentation, we went on with our usual intro of the players from both sides.
During the match, the girls from both sides handled themselves in a gracious fashion even with the wind conditions. As I walked the courts, I noticed great play from both sides and good sportsmanship from both sides acknowledging the opponents and great shots. It was so nice to see and hear. After all, sportsmanship makes winners in my eyes not the score.
My coach finally appeared at about 4:15 and the games were in full swing and in control with the help of Jackie and both teams. There were no problems other than the wind chilling them to their bones.
I wanted you to know that Jackie showed leadership and helped me to make it a nice day for my Seniors and also to make sure the matches begun on time.
This truly was about the game. Thought you would like to know.
Lucy Corgas, Girls AD Oceana
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BVAL Hosts Honor the Game Conference
On September 22, Coaches, AD's Principals and Students gathered at Oak Grove High School for the 8th annual BVAL Honor the Game Conference. After an opening keynote address by Ron Nocetti of the CIF Office, a very informative session featuring a medical doctor talking about performance enhancing substances, a well received session featuring a key official talking about the role of officials and a panel of these and others answering students and coaches questions were all followed by a discussion of the students grouped into sport specific groups from all BVAL member schools. A lively and productive time. Kudo's to the Administrators of the BVAL for continuing to be committed to providing positive athletic experiences for their student-athletes. Here is one coach who was new the conference's take on his experience:
Good Evening, Coach Collins (Lincoln High School Football Coach and Athletic Director):
This is Manny Rodriguez. I wanted to say thank you for the opportunity of attending the sports conference. The feedback from the Referee, Doctor, CCS Commissioner, other coaches, and peers was very beneficial. I actually applied the "flush method" today because I was having a slightly dim day, and turns out it works! I know you could have chosen anyone else from water polo and I, again, want to thank you for choosing me among 15 others to go represent my sport and our school. Manny Rodriguez-Ruiz Go Lions!!!
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Westmont and Del Mar - Fairness and Citizenship
Del Mar came to your school (Westmont) today to play our field hockey game. We were surprised to see your football team in the stands, cheering on the JV girls. Our varsity girls went over and sat right in front of your football guys and though for a second they booed, they then got up and moved so that the girls were surrounded and started cheering for Westmont. For the whole rest of the game, our girls sat among your boys and each cheered for their teams, laughing with the other. It was SO NICE to see the two schools mix without incident and both have good sportsmanship! Please pass along my thanks to the football coaches for having a well-behaved team. I was impressed they supported their girls and were so nice to ours. We could use more of this kind of spirit not only within but among our schools!!!
Again thank you! Stacey Chase,
Field Hockey Coach,
Del Mar High School
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Overfelt / Tennyson Football - Caring and Respect
Hello my name is Heidi Luna and I was at the Tennyson/Overfelt Football game on Friday Sept 18th. Tennyson is in the North Coast Section. I would like to start out by saying both teams displayed great sportsmanship, and I would like to point out one player in particular #33, Israel Castillo-McGraw, for Overfelt. He always seem to give 100 percent and always helped Tennyson players get up after most plays. My son was the ball boy for Tennyson and the announcer (Overfelt Athletic Director Mark Delgado) announced his name and that made his day! He also announced the next game and time for Tennyson which I have never heard the home team announce the other teams next game and I was impressed. I was on the sidelines this is how I noticed #33 and heard the announcing. Please pass this on to the Overfelt administration. It is always nice to hear something good and it seem we don't hear enough good these days.
Thank You,
Heidi Luna |
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