Get your purple on!Our PMS Volleyball tournaments begin this Saturday.
The 8th grade Scots are hosting the 8B tournament at Morrison gym in Piedmont, first match around 9:00am.
The 8th grade Highlanders play Monday at Stanley.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Volleyball Tournaments Saturday and Monday!
Get your purple on!Our PMS Volleyball tournaments begin this Saturday.
The 8th grade Scots are hosting the 8B tournament at Morrison gym in Piedmont, first match around 9:00am.
The 8th grade Highlanders play Monday at Stanley.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Tuesday Night Lights
Come out this Tuesday, October 23rd and see the 8th grade Scots and Highlanders teams play at Witter Football under the lights.
Monday, October 15, 2012
8th Grade Highlanders Volleyball Defeats WCI, Stays Undefeated
The Highlanders remained undefeated after a win against Walnut Creek
Intermediate on Thursday, Oct 9th. The Highlanders took the first game
25-22 behind excellent play, especially a nice serve run from Sabrina
Kim, but dropped the second game 25-16. The girls regrouped and came on
strong in the third game. Serving, passing were on the mark and the
Highlanders won the deciding game 15-9.
8th Grade Highlanders Football Defeats Stanley
The Highlander 8th grade flag football team avenged their only this loss
this season to Stanley. In Tuesday’s rematch the Highlanders shutout Stanley 14-0. The defense was led by Chris Conn who knocked down
many pass attempts and made many tackles. Other outstanding players on defense were Cade Becker and Will Jiang who made many stops
on defense, and Max Manalo-Leclair who pressured the Stanley quarterback all game.
The offensive line led by Christian Turner, Jacob Watson, and Max ML provided great pass protection as Nick Pacult completed passes of twenty yards to Andrew Meredith, a 15 yard touchdown pass to Quinn Porter, and a point conversion to Meredith. The second touchdown was a 25 yard touchdown pass from Pacult to Meredith. Later in the game Becker intercepted two passes that sealed the fate for Stanley. The Highlanders record is now 5-1-1.
The offensive line led by Christian Turner, Jacob Watson, and Max ML provided great pass protection as Nick Pacult completed passes of twenty yards to Andrew Meredith, a 15 yard touchdown pass to Quinn Porter, and a point conversion to Meredith. The second touchdown was a 25 yard touchdown pass from Pacult to Meredith. Later in the game Becker intercepted two passes that sealed the fate for Stanley. The Highlanders record is now 5-1-1.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
PMS 7th Grade Flag Football Pounds Lawrence
It took a PMS goof last Wednesday to unlock a PMS offensive floodgate
that dominated an extremely athletic Lawrence Middle School team in
Berkeley 19-2. On paper LMS was the superior squad: faster, bigger,
er, faster, and more talented. But - as many have said -
"that's why they play on grass." PMS held a cocky but ineffective LMS
offense to a 0-0 stalemate until late in the first half, aided by OK
defense but more-so by glaring LMS offensive miscues; dropped passes,
penalties galore, and muffed hand-offs. After pinning LMS to their own
one yard line, PMS took over on downs. It was very late in the first,
the boys had 99 miles to go, and instead of just running out the clock
with under-center quarterback keepers, they instead committed a
stupendous blunder - miss-firing a deep shotgun snap so
badly it barely stayed in the end zone - an instant 2 point Lawrence
safety! A safety being the most ignominious of football errors, PMS
then had to kick the ball to LMS who almost ran in for a TD if not for a
flag snagging dive by the kicker. Two plays later and it was half time
0-2 LMS. Whew!
A confident blob of Purple took the field on defense second half. Realizing the lack of respect LMS had shown by incessantly throwing the bomb first half, the PMS coach astutely adjusted by sagging the secondary deep. Presto! Interception and a fantastic run-back for a near pick six that was quickly converted two plays later. More stifling defense; this time with D-line personnel changes and line backer blitzes that had the LMS quarterback throwing it away sideline and flags dropping well behind the line of scrimmage. Back on offense - with the shot gun that's work great all year. Pow! Short passes and great sideline runs leading to another score. In the end, the PMS safety boondoggle looked like a match to can of gasoline. Way to go Purple!
A confident blob of Purple took the field on defense second half. Realizing the lack of respect LMS had shown by incessantly throwing the bomb first half, the PMS coach astutely adjusted by sagging the secondary deep. Presto! Interception and a fantastic run-back for a near pick six that was quickly converted two plays later. More stifling defense; this time with D-line personnel changes and line backer blitzes that had the LMS quarterback throwing it away sideline and flags dropping well behind the line of scrimmage. Back on offense - with the shot gun that's work great all year. Pow! Short passes and great sideline runs leading to another score. In the end, the PMS safety boondoggle looked like a match to can of gasoline. Way to go Purple!
Piedmont Defeats Orinda in 7th Grade Volleyball
The 7th grade Piedmont girls volleyball team won their match up when they faced Orinda Intermediate School on October 3rd. They won two straight games in the best of three format (25-12, 25-14).The first game was led by strong serves and 6 straight points from Ruby Perkins. The second game showed solid returns and defense from Casey Kama, Lian Call, Hayden Stone, Clarke Elliott, Hanna Pajt, Lindy Wakeling, Nicole Shoptaugh and excellent serves and several aces from Maggie Lucas and Nicole Shoptaugh.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
PMS Cross Country Team Hosts Meet at Lake Temescal
On
September 27, 2012, the PMS cross country team hosted its annual meet for the
East Bay League schools at Temescal Regional Park in North Oakland. Over 350
runners from 15 different schools participated in the meet. It was a picture
perfect day, not too warm and nicely chilly in the shade.
Piedmont
Middle School is still at the leading edge of technology, being the only school
in the league using chip timing to record race results. This technology makes
use of small plastic "chips" or bands worn on the runner shoe laces
and as they cross the finish line their time place is automatically recorded. This
means results are available virtually instantaneously with no manual entry
required.
Four
different races were held during the meet starting with the 6th grade Girls
race. Erin Hong did PMS super proud finishing first with a time of
7:43.5, a full 12 seconds faster than the 2nd place runner.
Josephine Gross Whittaker and Naomi Hollinger also finished amazingly with
respective times of 8:05.6 and 8:05.8.
The next
race was the 6th grade boys. Piedmont had 5 boys finish in the top 12 of this
race! They were lead by Lorand Cheng in a time of 7:25.6 for a 5th
place finish. Henry Cooper, Dylan
Thayer, Sam Von Herrmann, and Mitch Curtis rounded out the rest of the top 12
finishers, all coming in faster than 7:47.
The 3rd
race of the day was the 7 & 8th grade girls. Leading much of the race,
coming in 2nd place and setting a new PMS 8th grade girl’s
course record in 7:34.7 was Skyler Liu. The two other top 12 finishers from PMS
were Leah Kochendoerfer in 8th place and Minnie Cooper in 11th
place.
The 7
& 8th grade boys race was the largest group, having 132 participants. Blake
Gruendl was the top PMS finisher in this race, coming in 8th place
with a time of 6:50.5. He also set a new school course record for 8th
grade boys and broke the old record by almost 20 seconds. Daniel Jones and Nick Loduca were among the
top 20 finishers with times under 7:08.
Congrats
to all who gave it their all and raced. Much thanks to all the volunteers who
helped the race go smoothly.
For more
information about the team and to review complete results and pictures, go the
the team website at: www.pmscc.com
Cross Country September 24 at Golden Gate Fields Racetrack
On
September 24, 2012 the Piedmont Middle School cross country team participated
in the annual Golden Gate Fields (GGF) meet in Berkeley. About 400 students
from 13 different schools participated in this annual East Bay League meet
which was hosted by Albany Middle School.
It was a
beautiful if breezy day at Golden Gate. The infield was an ideal location to
have the first meet for the 6th graders and many of the upper grade
participants. The race route is flat and grassy the whole way round, meandering
between ponds with fountains.
Four
different races were held during the meet, starting with the 6th grade boys
race. PMS placed 3 boys in the top 10 finishers of this race. Henry Cooper
placed 6th, Dylan Thayer placed 9th, and Mitchell Curtis placed 10th.
Next went
the 6th grade girls. Our PMS girls are the defending League champions – wooo
hoot! Erin Hong represented the new girls accordingly, placing 3rd among the 6th
grade girls, and Zoe Rickard placed very well at 12th.
Next was
the 7th and 8th grade boys race, where Kyler Mortimer lead the 17 PMS runners
in this race, finishing 21st. Ellie Coleman and Ava Podell, represented 7th and
8th grade girls superbly in the last race, finishing 5th and 11th respectively.
The
trooper of the day was Mini Cooper, who despite a bit of spill, dusted herself
off and finished well. Kudos Mini!
For more
information about the team and to review complete results and pictures, go to
the team website at: www.pmscc.com
Sunday, September 30, 2012
PMS 7th Grade Football Dethrones Stanley Powerhouse
A steadily improving 7th grade PMS flag football squad shocked the
world Wednesday with a thrilling 12-7 win over perennial favorite
Stanley Middle School, handing the dreaded Wildcats an extremely rare
lost that sent shock waves throughout the league. Playing
in soggy Coach's Field conditions before a sellout crowd of 12, Stanley
scored first with their typically balanced run and throw offense. But
even while failing to score in the first half, PMS responded with
tenacious defense, putting pressure on the Stanley quarterback, stunting
the vaunted Stanley running game, and keeping the game close.
In the second half, PMS scored first behind the tremendous rushing of the quarterback and the half back , rushing which was aided by brutal blocking along the entire line of scrimmage. Late in the game, and still trailing by an extra point, came "The Play." PMS, with the ball near the 50, went for it on 4th down. During what can only be described as WW I trench warfare-like ferocity at the line, the PMS quarterback had what seemed like eternity to find an open receiver. Finally, a wide receiver broke free from the gritty Stanley secondary right down the middle of the field near the goal line. From the well protected pocket came a mighty quarterback heave , a perfect spiral, and a sterling catch in stride for the go ahead score. The flawlessly executed touchdown was greeted at first by silent disbelief, and then by joyous jubilation from the Piedmont Faithful. It was a great game and the boys showed genuine graciousness in victory. Three cheers for the boys, the coaches, and the parents who wake up early to get the kids to practice!
In the second half, PMS scored first behind the tremendous rushing of the quarterback and the half back , rushing which was aided by brutal blocking along the entire line of scrimmage. Late in the game, and still trailing by an extra point, came "The Play." PMS, with the ball near the 50, went for it on 4th down. During what can only be described as WW I trench warfare-like ferocity at the line, the PMS quarterback had what seemed like eternity to find an open receiver. Finally, a wide receiver broke free from the gritty Stanley secondary right down the middle of the field near the goal line. From the well protected pocket came a mighty quarterback heave , a perfect spiral, and a sterling catch in stride for the go ahead score. The flawlessly executed touchdown was greeted at first by silent disbelief, and then by joyous jubilation from the Piedmont Faithful. It was a great game and the boys showed genuine graciousness in victory. Three cheers for the boys, the coaches, and the parents who wake up early to get the kids to practice!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
8th Grade Flag Football - Highlanders vs Stanley
Coming off an intense overtime tie the day before, the 8th grade Highlanders had
a disappointing loss 14-12 against Stanley on Wednesday. A touchdown from Nick
Price to Nick Pacult gave the Highlanders their first touchdown in the 2nd quarter.
Then down 14-6 with 2 plays to go the Highlanders connected with Goyo
Prospero making it 14-12. The Highlanders were unable to complete the 2 point
conversion ending the game. Tough plays were made by Luke Eidam, Emmett Smith
& Lane Manola-LeClair.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
PMS Cross Country Schedule
Here is the PMS Cross Country schedule for 2012. Keep watching for results. For other Cross Country information, see the link to left of the site to the PMS Cross Country site.
PMS Cross Country
| Date | Event |
| September 24th | Cross Country Meet at Golden Gate Fields Race Track in Albany @ 4:15 |
| September 27th | Home Meet at Lake Temescal Park in Oakland @ 4:15 p.m. |
| October 1st | Cross Country Meet at OIS in Orinda @ 4:15 |
| October 4th | Cross Country Meet at Martin Lurther King School in Berkeley @ 4:15 |
| October 11th | Cross Country Meet at Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito @ 4:15 |
| October 18th | Cross Country Meet at Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito @ 4:15 |
| October 22nd | Cross Country Meet at Rancho Laguna Park in Moraga @ 4:15 |
| October 25th | Cross Country Meet at Martin Lurther King School in Berkeley @ 4:15 |
| October 29th | Cross Country Meet at Lafayette Community Park in Lafayette @ 4:15 |
| November 5th | 6th Grade Championship Meet at Kennedy Grove Park in El Sobrante @ 4:00 |
| November 8th | 7/8th Grade Championship Meet at Kennedy Grove Park in El Sobrante @ 4:00 |
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
7th and 8th Grade Flag Football Schedules
8th Grade Highlanders Football
| Game/Event Name | Date | Start Time | Location |
| at Longfellow | 9/24/2012 | 4:00 PM | San Pablo Park |
| at Moraga | 9/25/2012 | 4:00 PM | Moraga |
| at Stanley | 9/26/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| at King | 9/27/2012 | 4:00 PM | King |
| at Stanley | 10/2/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| vs. Orinda | 10/3/2012 | 4:00 PM | Coaches Field |
| vs. Stanley | 10/9/2012 | 4:00 PM | Coaches Field |
| at Willard | 10/11/2012 | 4:00 PM | Willard |
| vs. Dorris Eaton | 10/15/2012 | 4:00 PM | Dorris Eaton |
| vs. Longfellow | 10/23/2012 | 7:30 PM | Witter Field |
8th Grade Scots Football
| Game/Event Name | Date | Start Time | Location |
| at Moraga | 9/17/2012 | 4:00 PM | Moraga |
| at Dorris Eaton | 9/18/2012 | 4:00 PM | Dorris Eaton |
| vs. Stanley | 9/24/2012 | 4:00 PM | Coaches Field |
| at Stanley | 9/26/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley Middle School |
| at Stanley | 10/9/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley Middle School |
| Game | 10/15/2012 | 4:00 PM | Orinda Intermediate School |
| at Willard | 10/17/2012 | 4:00 PM | Willard Middle School |
| Orinda | 10/22/2012 | 4:00 PM | Orinda Intermediate School |
| vs. Willard | 10/23/2012 | 6:00 PM | Witter Field |
7th Grade Highlanders Football
| Game/Event Name | Date | Start Time | Location |
| at Moraga | 9/17/2012 | 4:00 PM | Moraga |
| at Stanley | 9/20/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| at Moraga | 9/25/2012 | 4:00 PM | Moraga |
| vs. Stanley | 9/26/2012 | 4:00 PM | Coaches Field |
| at Orinda | 10/2/2012 | 4:00 PM | Orinda Intermediate School |
| at Longfellow | 10/3/2012 | 4:00 PM | San Pablo Park |
| at Stanley | 10/9/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| vs. Willard | 10/11/2012 | 4:00 PM | Coaches Field |
| at Moraga | 10/16/2012 | 4:00 PM | Moraga |
| @ Stanley | 10/17/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| vs. Willard | 10/18/2012 | 4:00 PM | willard |
| vs. Orinda | 10/22/2012 | 6:00 PM | Witter Field |
Friday, September 14, 2012
7th & 8th Grade Highlanders, Scots Volleyball Schedules
Come out and cheer on the 7th and 8th grade Highlanders and Scots volleyball teams! Home games are at Morrison Gym, usually at 4:00pm.
Highlanders 8th Grade
| Game/Event Name | Date | Time | Location |
| vs. Foothill | 9/18/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Martinez | 9/19/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. TBD | 9/24/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| at Willard | 9/27/2012 | 5:00 PM | Willard |
| vs. WCI | 10/9/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Stanley | 10/15/2012 | 5:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| at Foothill | 10/16/2012 | 5:00 PM | Foothill |
| vs. Dorris Eaton | 10/22/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| 8th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 10/29/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| 9th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 10/30/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| 10th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 11/1/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
| 11th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 11/2/2012 | 4:00 PM | Stanley |
Scots 8th Grade
| Game/Event Name | Date | Time | Location |
| at WCI | 9/20/2012 | 5:00 PM | WCI |
| at Longfellow | 9/26/2012 | 4:00 PM | Longfellow |
| at OIS | 10/3/2012 | 5:00 PM | OIS |
| vs. Longfellow | 10/10/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Willard | 10/11/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. MLK | 10/18/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Prospect Sierra | 10/23/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Dorris Eaton | 10/24/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. 8th Grade B Tournament | 10/27/2012 | 8:00 AM | Morrison Gym |
Highlanders 7th Grade
| Game/Event Name | Date | Start Time | Location |
| vs. Foothill | 9/18/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Martinez | 9/19/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| at WCI | 9/20/2012 | 4:00 PM | Walnut Creek |
| vs. TBD | 9/24/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| at Longfellow | 9/26/2012 | 5:00 PM | Longfellow |
| at Willard | 9/27/2012 | 4:00 PM | Willard |
| at OIS | 10/3/2012 | 5:00 PM | OIS |
| vs. Stanley | 10/4/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. WCI | 10/9/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Longfellow | 10/10/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Willard | 10/11/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| vs. Stanley | 10/15/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| at Foothill | 10/16/2012 | 4:00 PM | Foothill |
| vs. MLK | 10/18/2012 | 4:00 PM | Morrison Gym |
| 7th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 10/22/2012 | 4:00 PM | Foothill |
| 7th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 10/23/2012 | 4:00 PM | Foothill |
| 7th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 10/24/2012 | 4:00 PM | Foothill |
| 7th Grade Tournament (tentative) | 10/25/2012 | 4:00 PM | Foothill |
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Summertime
The summer has begun, and we'll be taking a break from sports coverage until the fall season begins.
Here is the PMS sports schedule --
Fall: Cross Country, Volleyball, Football
Winter: Basketball
Spring: Track & Field
If you are entering ninth grade and plan to play a fall sport, don't forget to turn in your medical form as soon as possible. More information about high school sports is available on the PHS website.
Stay active and have a fun summer!
Here is the PMS sports schedule --
Fall: Cross Country, Volleyball, Football
Winter: Basketball
Spring: Track & Field
If you are entering ninth grade and plan to play a fall sport, don't forget to turn in your medical form as soon as possible. More information about high school sports is available on the PHS website.
Stay active and have a fun summer!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Piedmont Hosts Track and Field Meet
BOYS
6th Grade
The 4x100m relay team anchored by Dane Gruendl, Nicholas Rachwald, and Julian Turner ran a 1:06.4. Gruendl (16’) Rachwald (17’), Turner (20’) and Toby Fischer (24’) all did well in the Shotput. Turner (16.50), Gruendl (16.44), Sam White (15.56) and Fischer (15.85) represented well in the 100m. Fischer also ran a nice 200m at 35.41. Mitchell Bloemker (1:08.54) and White (1:17.06) both ran the 400m. Bloemker (5:38) also ran a nice 1600m. Rachwald (11-7 ¾) and Turner (9-3 ½) also long jumped.
7th Grade
Joseph Chu, Daniel Jones, Hunter Stern, and Mitchell Bloemker (6th grader) ran 57.94 in the 4x100m relay. Chu (5:58, 3-10) and Jones (5:52, 3-10) both ran the 1600m and high jumped. Chu (14.72) and Stern (13.50) also ran well in the 100m. Stern also ran the 200 (30.13). Emmet Smith (1:07.62) ran the 400m.
8th Grade
Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, Gabriel Watson and Emmet Smith (7th Grader) ran 54.62 in the 4x100m relay. Harrison doubled in the 800m (2:43.43). Ellis ran the 400m (1:01.03). Watson also competed in the 200m (28.57) and high jump (4-0).
GIRLS
6th Grade
Minnie Cooper, Olivia Adams, Ko Narter, and Rose Eisenbach ran 1:07.71 in the 4x100m relay. Adams (16.72), Ava Biehn (15.44), and Eisenbach (16.16) competed well in the 100m. Biehn (1:16, 6:43) and Paige Avagliano (1:21.24, 6:58), and Sophia Lincoln (1:27.99, 7:30) ran the 400m and 1600m. Madeline Lincoln (7:37) and Minnie Cooper (6:27PR) also ran the 1600m.
7th Grade
Emma Nash (1:03.27) and Leah Kochendoefer (100.19) anchored the two 7th Grade girls 4x100m relay teams. Kochendoefer (15.63), Nash (16.09), Ava Podell (15.16), Monty Miller (16.25), Kayla Lim (16.28), and Claire Laymon (15.91) all ran the 100m. Podell (1:10) and Maxine Miller (1:12) ran the 400m. Maddy Murphy ran the 1600m in 5:55.
8th Grade
Maddie Copeland won the 1600m in 5:47. Emma Seevak won the 800m in 2:44. Maura Phillips won her heat in the 100m (14.44). Phillips (4-2) and Isabella Sassi (3-6) both participated in the high jump.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Albany Meet Track and Field Results
BOYS
6th Grade
Nicholas Rachwald, Sam White, Dane Gruendl, and Walter Teitelbaum ran a very strong 4x100m Relay to start the day. Gruendl (16.6), White (15.7), Julian Turner (16.0), and Toby Fischer (15.89) all ran impressive 100m races into the wind. White (1:17) and Mitchell Bloemker (1:09) both ran strong 400m races. Bloemker also blazed a 5:49 1600m to end his day.
7th Grade
Emmet Smith ran with the 8th grade 4x100m relay team and a great 200m time of 27.96. Hunter Stern had a nice double in the 100m (13.86) and 200m (30.31). Elijah Levy ran a nice 800m at 2:57.64.
8th Grade
Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, Gabriel Watson and Emmet Smith all ran the 4x100m relay to start the day. Zach Bloemker ran a strong race in the 1600m finishing in 6:21. Harrison doubled in the 800m (2:43.43). Ellis ran the 400m (1:00.72) and 200m (27.79) to finish a nice afternoon.
GIRLS
6th Grade
In the 400m, Minnie Cooper (1:19) and Dora Greenwall (1:30) both ran well. Greenwall (16.9), Olivia Adams (16.5), Ko Narter (17.1) and Alison Prendergast all represented Piedmont well in the 100m. Cooper ran a strong 1600m to open the season in 6:35.
7th Grade
Monty Miller (17.1) and Emma Nash (16.1) both ran well in the 100m.
8th Grade
Maddie Copeland won the 1600m in a personal best time of 5:43. Emma Seevak had a great day with a double in the 800m (2:42) and 1600m (6:23). Maura Phillips blazed the 100m in 14.9.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7th Grade Fifers vs. Prospect Sierra
Fifers 21, Prospect Sierra 33
It was a one-point game at the end of the first quarter as the Fifers took on Prospect Sierra, but the Fifers fell to an 8 point deficit by half-time, 15-7. Blake Gruendl, Luke Eidam, and Eoghan Shields combined for 10 of the Fifers second half points, but this wasn't enough to catch the fast-breaking Prospect Sierra team.
It was a one-point game at the end of the first quarter as the Fifers took on Prospect Sierra, but the Fifers fell to an 8 point deficit by half-time, 15-7. Blake Gruendl, Luke Eidam, and Eoghan Shields combined for 10 of the Fifers second half points, but this wasn't enough to catch the fast-breaking Prospect Sierra team.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
7th Grade Fifers Score Victory over Scots
Fifers 31, Scots 29
The Scots took control early against the Fifers, leading 25-16 at the end of the third quarter. The Fifers caught fire in the fourth, with Eoghan Shields, Bing Mitchell, Will McDonald, and Blake Gruendl leading the charge. With under 30 seconds left in the game, Jack McKeen hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 29. Overtime was scoreless until the final 25 seconds when Gruendl scored and won the game.
The Scots took control early against the Fifers, leading 25-16 at the end of the third quarter. The Fifers caught fire in the fourth, with Eoghan Shields, Bing Mitchell, Will McDonald, and Blake Gruendl leading the charge. With under 30 seconds left in the game, Jack McKeen hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 29. Overtime was scoreless until the final 25 seconds when Gruendl scored and won the game.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
7th Grade Boys Highlanders vs. Longfellow
Piedmont 34, Longfellow 27
In an exciting game, the 7th grade Highlanders displayed their best teamwork this season. Goyo Prospero worked hard both offensively and defensively for his team high of 9 points. He also had three blocked shots and two steals. Spencer London showed great skill at the guard position and was rewarded with eight points. Greg Wick and Will Jiang spread the offensive power, scoring 6 and 4 points, respectively. Adam Low played great defense with 7 rebounds, 2 steals and a blocked shot. The Highlanders' quick passing and good ball control by Cade Becker and Nick Price put the game out of reach of the skilled Longfellow team.
In an exciting game, the 7th grade Highlanders displayed their best teamwork this season. Goyo Prospero worked hard both offensively and defensively for his team high of 9 points. He also had three blocked shots and two steals. Spencer London showed great skill at the guard position and was rewarded with eight points. Greg Wick and Will Jiang spread the offensive power, scoring 6 and 4 points, respectively. Adam Low played great defense with 7 rebounds, 2 steals and a blocked shot. The Highlanders' quick passing and good ball control by Cade Becker and Nick Price put the game out of reach of the skilled Longfellow team.
7th Grade Boys Fifers vs. Dorris-Eaton
Piedmont 27, Dorris-Eaton 47
Dorris-Eaton got off to a quick start with a bucket on the tip-off and controlled the first quarter finishing 7-2. In the second quarter, Doris Eaton utilized their quickness and height to score 13 fast break points in the first 4 minutes. Willy Matsuno scored for the Fifers on a free throw. The first half came to a close and Doris Eaton was winning 24-7. The second half started and Piedmont came out much stronger but Doris Eaton won the quarter 10-8 and led the game 34-15. When the fourth quarter started the game had already been decided but both teams kept playing hard. 25 points were scored in the fourth quarter with Piedmont having 12 and Doris Eaton getting 13. Dillon Heller scored 8 points in the second half on his way to another double digit scoring game. Matsuno added another bucket to his tally, while Luke Eidam, Eoghan Shields and Jack McKeen also contributed to the team's total.
Dorris-Eaton got off to a quick start with a bucket on the tip-off and controlled the first quarter finishing 7-2. In the second quarter, Doris Eaton utilized their quickness and height to score 13 fast break points in the first 4 minutes. Willy Matsuno scored for the Fifers on a free throw. The first half came to a close and Doris Eaton was winning 24-7. The second half started and Piedmont came out much stronger but Doris Eaton won the quarter 10-8 and led the game 34-15. When the fourth quarter started the game had already been decided but both teams kept playing hard. 25 points were scored in the fourth quarter with Piedmont having 12 and Doris Eaton getting 13. Dillon Heller scored 8 points in the second half on his way to another double digit scoring game. Matsuno added another bucket to his tally, while Luke Eidam, Eoghan Shields and Jack McKeen also contributed to the team's total.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
7th Grade Boys Fifers vs. St. Paul's
Piedmont 16, St. Paul’s 47
All good things must come to an end, and the Fifers’ winning ways were tested at their second home game against St. Paul’s. St Paul’s had a quick basket and Piedmont answered with a 2-pointer. St. Paul’s scored on a turnover, but Piedmont’s Dillon Heller answered by scoring on the next possession. The game was tied 4-4 half way through the first period, but St. Paul’s pulled away and didn’t look back. Piedmont battled St. Paul’s aggressive defense, trying to overcome a 32-6 halftime deficit. Piedmont’s offense doubled their points on the board in the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late. Final score, St. Paul’s 47, Piedmont 16.
All good things must come to an end, and the Fifers’ winning ways were tested at their second home game against St. Paul’s. St Paul’s had a quick basket and Piedmont answered with a 2-pointer. St. Paul’s scored on a turnover, but Piedmont’s Dillon Heller answered by scoring on the next possession. The game was tied 4-4 half way through the first period, but St. Paul’s pulled away and didn’t look back. Piedmont battled St. Paul’s aggressive defense, trying to overcome a 32-6 halftime deficit. Piedmont’s offense doubled their points on the board in the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late. Final score, St. Paul’s 47, Piedmont 16.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
7th Grade Boys Fifers vs. Martinez
Piedmont 36, Martinez 8
The Fifers continued their winning ways during their first home game, beating Martinez 36-8. Piedmont had a solid start, taking a 16-6 lead at the half. Piedmont came out strong in the second half with a 12-0 run in the first 5 minutes. The second half surge put the game away as Piedmont outscored Martinez by 20 in the second half.
The Fifers continued their winning ways during their first home game, beating Martinez 36-8. Piedmont had a solid start, taking a 16-6 lead at the half. Piedmont came out strong in the second half with a 12-0 run in the first 5 minutes. The second half surge put the game away as Piedmont outscored Martinez by 20 in the second half.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
7th Grade Boys Fifers vs. Orinda
Piedmont 48, Orinda 8
The Piedmont Fifers chalked up their first win of the season, defeating the Orinda Bulldogs, 48-8. The Fifers’ defense kept the Bulldogs scoreless, allowing Piedmont to take a 24-0 lead. Luke Eidam and Dillon Heller scored in the double digits, with Bing Mitchell following closely with 8 points. Blake Gruendl had three steals in the first ten minutes. Barak “Bo” Albert and Jeff Asa-Hauser also contributed to the team’s scoring.
The Piedmont Fifers chalked up their first win of the season, defeating the Orinda Bulldogs, 48-8. The Fifers’ defense kept the Bulldogs scoreless, allowing Piedmont to take a 24-0 lead. Luke Eidam and Dillon Heller scored in the double digits, with Bing Mitchell following closely with 8 points. Blake Gruendl had three steals in the first ten minutes. Barak “Bo” Albert and Jeff Asa-Hauser also contributed to the team’s scoring.
Monday, January 23, 2012
7th Grade Boys Highlanders vs. Stanley
Piedmont 26, Stanley 30
In a defensive battle, the Highlanders came back from an 11 point deficit in the fourth quarter against Stanley. Spencer London, Cade Becker and Nick Price kept up the backcourt pressure to close the gap to four points, but ran out of time to pull off the upset. London led the team with 12 points, and Adam Low added 7 points. Gregory Wick and Goyo Prospero pulled down 4 and 3 rebounds, respectively.
In a defensive battle, the Highlanders came back from an 11 point deficit in the fourth quarter against Stanley. Spencer London, Cade Becker and Nick Price kept up the backcourt pressure to close the gap to four points, but ran out of time to pull off the upset. London led the team with 12 points, and Adam Low added 7 points. Gregory Wick and Goyo Prospero pulled down 4 and 3 rebounds, respectively.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
7th Grade Girls Basketball Scots Finish Season with Win
Piedmont 22, Prospect Sierra 17
The Scots saved the best for last, finishing their season with a thrilling win over Prospect Sierra. The victory was a true team effort with Siobhan Mitchell, Kerry O’Connor, Maddie Wolfe, Gracie Petty and Claire Laymon providing aggressive, defense, and Margaret Meagher, Emily Rexrode and Nina Adarkar combining for 29 rebounds. Meagher led the offense with 10 points and Rexrode added 6 points. Gillian Peters and Avery Bouch each had a basket and played outstanding transition defense. Mitchell and Petty made clutch free throws in the fourth quarter to stop a Prospect Sierra run and insure the win.
Friday, January 20, 2012
8th Grade Girls Basketball Stanley Middle School Invitational Tournament
The Highlanders kept within 8 points of the Scorpions until the last quarter, when the gap widened and the Highlanders lost, 42−58. It was an exciting game; every Highlander had standout moments. Kelsey Fennell spearheaded the offense, putting up 22 points, and led the team in rebounds with 16. Malorie Han scored 6 points and made 3 steals; Caroline James, Tess Olcott and Cate Selna put up 4 points each.
Second round: Piedmont 20, Albany 9
The Highlanders played the Albany Cobras in their second round game on Thursday, January 19th. The team maintained a comfortable lead the entire game, winning 20 - 9. Kelsey Fennell and Cate Selna shared top scoring honors with six points each, with Tess Olcott contributing 4 points. Fennell dominated the boards with 11 rebounds, Caroline James and Caroline Welch had 5 each, and Malorie Han, Sydney Boxer, Selna, Olcott and Mika Lee also contributed to the rebounding effort.
Consolation game: Piedmont 36, Martinez 23
Down by one point at the half, Piedmont came from behind to take fifth place honors in their final game of the season. Sydney Boxer was on fire and ended the night with 10 points, including a 3-pointer. Cate Selna and Kelsey Fennell followed with six points each, and Hana Elabed had four points. Fennell kept things moving on both ends of the court with 10 rebounds and two steals; Selna pulled down six rebounds, and Caroline Welch, Elabed and Malorie Han had four apiece.
The team treated Coach Marikah Woodson to her first visit to Fenton's to celebrate a successful season.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
7th Grade Boys Basketball Scots Add Two Wins
Piedmont 39, Moraga 33
Piedmont 37, Albany 29
The Scots improved their record to 3-1 this week with wins over
Moraga 39-33 and Albany 37-29. The team played exceptional defense with 27
rebounds against Moraga and 60 boards against Albany. Highlights for the week
include Max Manalo-Leclair scoring 14 points against Moraga and 17 against
Albany, with 21 rebounds for the two games. Kyle Mortimer scored 11 points and
5 rebounds. Christian Turner with 13 rebounds, 8 steals, and 3 blocks. Sam
Williamson had 6 points and 8 boards. Lane Manalo-Leclair had 3 points and 11
rebounds. Other highlights include Blake Meyers, Justin Nicholas, and Aidan
Nabavi as point guards setting up the plays with 11 assists and 14 points
between them. Both offensively and defensively Chris Conn, Jake Mura, Jordan
Leon, Brandon Lew, Geoffrey Burge and Andrew DiGaetano all contributed to this
week’s wins.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
7th Grade Boys Basketball Fifers vs. Moraga
Piedmont 21, Moraga 21
The
Fifers found themselves trying to play catch-up after the Moraga Marauders took
an early lead. Piedmont faced a daunting 15 point deficit at the half, but came
back behind Luke Eidem’s scoring to bring the team within eight points in the
third. Unfortunately, Piedmont’s late game surge was not enough to defeat the
Marauders, who won the game 33-21.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
8th Grade Girls Highlanders vs. Albany
Piedmont 34, Albany 21
The Cobras stayed within striking distance with Piedmont leading by 5 points at the end of the first half, but the Highlanders pulled away in the end, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter for a decisive win. High scorer Caroline James led the offensive effort with 9 points. Tess Olcott widened the scoring gap with a late game three pointer for a total of 7 points, and Kelsey Fennell had 6. Caroline Welch led in rebounds, while Cate Selna and Mika Lee made key assists.
The Cobras stayed within striking distance with Piedmont leading by 5 points at the end of the first half, but the Highlanders pulled away in the end, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter for a decisive win. High scorer Caroline James led the offensive effort with 9 points. Tess Olcott widened the scoring gap with a late game three pointer for a total of 7 points, and Kelsey Fennell had 6. Caroline Welch led in rebounds, while Cate Selna and Mika Lee made key assists.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
7th Grade Girls Basketball Martinez Jr. High School Invitational Tournament
Monday, January 9, 2012
Piedmont 15, Albany 25
The Scots fell way behind in the first half and lost the game despite a second half run that pulled them within 5 points with less than 5 minutes to go. Margaret Meagher led the Scots with 7 points and 11 rebounds, Avery Bouch had 4 points and played strong defense along with Gracie Petty and Nina Adarkar who each scored a basket and combined for 4 rebounds.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Piedmont 11, Longfellow 15
After getting off to a slow start and trailing at the half by 11 points, the Scots dominated the second half before coming up short and losing 15-11. Margaret Meagher led the Scots with 10 rebounds and 3 assists and was awarded the game MVP trophy by tournament officials. Emily Rexrode had her most complete game of the year with 4 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Meagher and Rexrode combined with Gillian Peters, Siobhan Mitchell, and Claire Laymon on defense to completely shut down the Longfellow offense in the second half. Maddie Wolfe had 4 points and Kerry O’Connor added a basket.
Piedmont 15, Albany 25
The Scots fell way behind in the first half and lost the game despite a second half run that pulled them within 5 points with less than 5 minutes to go. Margaret Meagher led the Scots with 7 points and 11 rebounds, Avery Bouch had 4 points and played strong defense along with Gracie Petty and Nina Adarkar who each scored a basket and combined for 4 rebounds.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Piedmont 11, Longfellow 15
After getting off to a slow start and trailing at the half by 11 points, the Scots dominated the second half before coming up short and losing 15-11. Margaret Meagher led the Scots with 10 rebounds and 3 assists and was awarded the game MVP trophy by tournament officials. Emily Rexrode had her most complete game of the year with 4 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Meagher and Rexrode combined with Gillian Peters, Siobhan Mitchell, and Claire Laymon on defense to completely shut down the Longfellow offense in the second half. Maddie Wolfe had 4 points and Kerry O’Connor added a basket.
7th Grade Boys Fifers vs. Willard
Piedmont 21, Willard 30
The Fifers squared-off against Willard in their second game of the season. The Phoenixes took an early lead, but scoring by Jack McKeen and Eoghan Shields brought the Fifers to within one point at the half. Dillon Heller and Bing Mitchell kept the Fifers in the game, and Jackson Beieler scored a memorable bucket against his former school team. The teams were well-matched, but the Fifers were ultimately defeated, 21-30.
The Fifers squared-off against Willard in their second game of the season. The Phoenixes took an early lead, but scoring by Jack McKeen and Eoghan Shields brought the Fifers to within one point at the half. Dillon Heller and Bing Mitchell kept the Fifers in the game, and Jackson Beieler scored a memorable bucket against his former school team. The teams were well-matched, but the Fifers were ultimately defeated, 21-30.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
8th Grade Girls Highlanders vs. Orinda
Piedmont 20, Orinda 32
The Highlanders played Orinda close for the first half with
a halftime score of Orinda 13, Piedmont 10. However, Orinda's full-court press
forced multiple turnovers that plagued the Highlanders throughout the game.
Kelsey Fennell, had 9 points, Caroline James had 4 points, and Hana Elabed,
Sydney Boxer, Caroline Welch and Cate Selna also contributed to the scoring
effort. The team never seemed to get in sync and just couldn't overcome the
sharp defense, aggressive rebounding and the quick court rhythm Orinda threw at
them.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
8th Grade Girls Scots vs. Longfellow
Piedmont 18, Longfellow 39
The Scots played Longfellow to an 8-8 draw in the first quarter, but fell behind in the face of their tough defense and ability to score baskets in transition. Ashley Gerrity led the Scots with 7 points, and Elie Docter, Megan Deutsche, Genna Williamson, Julia Kelly and Tina Sieben added to the Scots’ scoring. Maret Sotkiewicz and Nicole Bilorusky were tough on defense and came up with several steals.
The Scots played Longfellow to an 8-8 draw in the first quarter, but fell behind in the face of their tough defense and ability to score baskets in transition. Ashley Gerrity led the Scots with 7 points, and Elie Docter, Megan Deutsche, Genna Williamson, Julia Kelly and Tina Sieben added to the Scots’ scoring. Maret Sotkiewicz and Nicole Bilorusky were tough on defense and came up with several steals.
8th Grade Girls Beat Martinez
Piedmont 25, Martinez 2
Their tempo slowed by multiple foul calls in the first half, the Highlanders picked up the pace in the second to beat the Bullpups, 25-2. Leading scorer Kelsey Fennell had 12 points, while Mika Lee hit a three-pointer to score a total of 5, Caroline Welch scored 4, and Malorie Han and Caroline James scored 2 points apiece. Welch added 4 rebounds, while Sydney Boxer added 2 assists and 2 rebounds to Piedmont’s effort.
Their tempo slowed by multiple foul calls in the first half, the Highlanders picked up the pace in the second to beat the Bullpups, 25-2. Leading scorer Kelsey Fennell had 12 points, while Mika Lee hit a three-pointer to score a total of 5, Caroline Welch scored 4, and Malorie Han and Caroline James scored 2 points apiece. Welch added 4 rebounds, while Sydney Boxer added 2 assists and 2 rebounds to Piedmont’s effort.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
8th Grade Girls Defeat Bentley
Piedmont 24, Bentley 14
Taking an early lead, the Highlanders faced an energized Bentley Phoenix team to start the new year. Kelsey Fennell was the team’s high scorer with 10 points. Cate Selna and Fennell led the team with 8 and 7 rebounds, while Caroline James, Hana Elabed, Caroline Welch and Malorie Han contributed 5 rebounds each. Tess Olcott sparked the defense with 5 steals. Piedmont pulled away in the third quarter to beat Bentley, 24-14.
Taking an early lead, the Highlanders faced an energized Bentley Phoenix team to start the new year. Kelsey Fennell was the team’s high scorer with 10 points. Cate Selna and Fennell led the team with 8 and 7 rebounds, while Caroline James, Hana Elabed, Caroline Welch and Malorie Han contributed 5 rebounds each. Tess Olcott sparked the defense with 5 steals. Piedmont pulled away in the third quarter to beat Bentley, 24-14.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
8th Grade Girls Make a Late Run in Loss to Lincoln
Piedmont 18, Lincoln 25
The Highlanders struggled to find their rhythm against the Lions, with Tess Olcott scoring the team's only basket of the first half. Piedmont was down 2-17 at the half, but outscored the Lions in the second half 16-8, with top scorers Hana Elabed and Mika Lee unleashing their three-point shooting late in the game for 6 points apiece. Kelsey Fennell fought hard against Lincoln's collapsing defense to add 4 points.
The Highlanders struggled to find their rhythm against the Lions, with Tess Olcott scoring the team's only basket of the first half. Piedmont was down 2-17 at the half, but outscored the Lions in the second half 16-8, with top scorers Hana Elabed and Mika Lee unleashing their three-point shooting late in the game for 6 points apiece. Kelsey Fennell fought hard against Lincoln's collapsing defense to add 4 points.
7th Grade Girls Scots vs. Lincoln
Piedmont 8, Lincoln 48
The Scots had difficulty with the much taller Lincoln team and lost the game 48-8. Despite the final score, the Scots played hard throughout the game and had several good individual performances. Avery Bouch played aggressive defense and combined with Gracie Petty for 5 rebounds. Emily Rexrode scored 2 points and grabbed 6 rebounds and Margaret Meagher had 2 points and 6 rebounds as well. Siobhan Mitchell scored 2 points and added 1 rebound.
The Scots had difficulty with the much taller Lincoln team and lost the game 48-8. Despite the final score, the Scots played hard throughout the game and had several good individual performances. Avery Bouch played aggressive defense and combined with Gracie Petty for 5 rebounds. Emily Rexrode scored 2 points and grabbed 6 rebounds and Margaret Meagher had 2 points and 6 rebounds as well. Siobhan Mitchell scored 2 points and added 1 rebound.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
8th Grade Girls Score a Win over MLK
Piedmont 24, MLK 15
Coming off a defeat on Monday and a win on Tuesday, the 8th Grade Highlanders played their third game of the week against King Middle School of Berkeley. Piedmont was able to hold off a third quarter rally as the King players pulled within two points. Kelsey Fennell, who finished with 13 points, scored two buckets to put them back solidly in the lead. King faced a triple-threat on the boards: Caroline Welch had twelve rebounds, and Fennell and Malorie Han contributed ten apiece. Han finished with 4 points, Selna 3, Welch and Olcott added two each to round out the scoring. Guards Tess Olcott, Hana Elabed and Mika Lee kept the game moving with quick passing and fast breaks.
Coming off a defeat on Monday and a win on Tuesday, the 8th Grade Highlanders played their third game of the week against King Middle School of Berkeley. Piedmont was able to hold off a third quarter rally as the King players pulled within two points. Kelsey Fennell, who finished with 13 points, scored two buckets to put them back solidly in the lead. King faced a triple-threat on the boards: Caroline Welch had twelve rebounds, and Fennell and Malorie Han contributed ten apiece. Han finished with 4 points, Selna 3, Welch and Olcott added two each to round out the scoring. Guards Tess Olcott, Hana Elabed and Mika Lee kept the game moving with quick passing and fast breaks.
7th Grade Girls Scots vs. MLK
Piedmont 19, MLK 41
The Scots ran into a much faster team from Martin Luther King Middle School in Berkeley and lost 41-19 despite playing one of their better games of the year. Margaret Meagher was unstoppable on offense scoring 13 points and anchored the defense with 16 rebounds and 2 steals. Emily Rexrode added 2 points and 6 rebounds and Nina Adarkar had 2 points and seven steals. Maddie Wolfe had 2 points and Gillian Peters played strong defense with 5 steals.
The Scots ran into a much faster team from Martin Luther King Middle School in Berkeley and lost 41-19 despite playing one of their better games of the year. Margaret Meagher was unstoppable on offense scoring 13 points and anchored the defense with 16 rebounds and 2 steals. Emily Rexrode added 2 points and 6 rebounds and Nina Adarkar had 2 points and seven steals. Maddie Wolfe had 2 points and Gillian Peters played strong defense with 5 steals.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
7th Grade Girls Scots vs. Willard
Piedmont 16, Willard 32
After getting behind early to the Willard Phoenix, the Scots fought back in the second half and played the Phoenix fairly even before losing 32-16. Gracie Petty had another solid offensive game, scoring 9 points. Claire Laymon and Nina Adarkar each had a basket, and Adarkar led the defensive effort combining with Kerry O'Connor for 4 steals.
After getting behind early to the Willard Phoenix, the Scots fought back in the second half and played the Phoenix fairly even before losing 32-16. Gracie Petty had another solid offensive game, scoring 9 points. Claire Laymon and Nina Adarkar each had a basket, and Adarkar led the defensive effort combining with Kerry O'Connor for 4 steals.
Monday, December 12, 2011
8th Grade Girls Highlanders: Tough Loss to Titans
Piedmont 26, Hercules 44
The 8th grade girls Highlanders lost to the Hercules Titans, fighting hard but ultimately going down 44 − 26. Kelsey Fennell led the Highlanders with 10 points, Sydney Boxer put up 7, and Tess Olcott scored 5. Cate Selna, leading the defense, pulled down 12 rebounds.
The 8th grade girls Highlanders lost to the Hercules Titans, fighting hard but ultimately going down 44 − 26. Kelsey Fennell led the Highlanders with 10 points, Sydney Boxer put up 7, and Tess Olcott scored 5. Cate Selna, leading the defense, pulled down 12 rebounds.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
7th Grade Girls Scots Defeat Carquinez
Scots 32, Carquinez 15
Carquinez had no answer for Margaret Meagher who had a double-double with 18 points and 16 rebounds and led the Scots to a never-in-doubt 32-15 win. Nina Adarkar scored 4 points and played strong defense with 8 rebounds and 12 steals. Claire Laymon with 8 rebounds, Avery Bouch with 3 rebounds, and Kerry O’Connor with 2 points and 2 steals, also provided aggressive defense.
Carquinez had no answer for Margaret Meagher who had a double-double with 18 points and 16 rebounds and led the Scots to a never-in-doubt 32-15 win. Nina Adarkar scored 4 points and played strong defense with 8 rebounds and 12 steals. Claire Laymon with 8 rebounds, Avery Bouch with 3 rebounds, and Kerry O’Connor with 2 points and 2 steals, also provided aggressive defense.
8th Grade Girls Highlanders' Record: 3-1
Stanley 37, Highlanders 15
The 8th grade girls Highlanders were handed their first defeat by a strong Stanley Wildcats team, 37-15. Kelsey Fennell led with 6 points and 7 rebounds, and Caroline James added 4 points. Malorie Han was strong under the boards with 4 rebounds and solid defense.
The 8th grade girls Highlanders were handed their first defeat by a strong Stanley Wildcats team, 37-15. Kelsey Fennell led with 6 points and 7 rebounds, and Caroline James added 4 points. Malorie Han was strong under the boards with 4 rebounds and solid defense.
Monday, November 28, 2011
8th Grade Girls Basketball Continues Winning Streak
Highlanders 33, Albany 14
The 8th grade Highlanders improved their record to 3-0 with a win over Albany, led by Caroline Welch with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Cate Selna added 6 points and 8 rebounds. Sydney Boxer, Caroline James and Tess Olcott all contributed baskets, rebounds and steals. Mika Lee scored a three-pointer near the end of the game, capping a well-balanced team effort.
The 8th grade Highlanders improved their record to 3-0 with a win over Albany, led by Caroline Welch with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Cate Selna added 6 points and 8 rebounds. Sydney Boxer, Caroline James and Tess Olcott all contributed baskets, rebounds and steals. Mika Lee scored a three-pointer near the end of the game, capping a well-balanced team effort.
7th Grade Girls Basketball Scots vs. Albany
Albany 17, Scots 14
After controlling the game through three quarters, the Scots faltered in the fourth quarter allowing Albany to come back and win, 17-14. Emily Rexrode led the Scots with 8 points, 7 rebounds, and strong defense. Gillian Peters and Gracie Petty each had 2 points. Peters and Siobhan Mitchell combined for 8 steals and controlled the defense along with Maddie Wolfe and Margaret Meagher who combined for 16 rebounds.
After controlling the game through three quarters, the Scots faltered in the fourth quarter allowing Albany to come back and win, 17-14. Emily Rexrode led the Scots with 8 points, 7 rebounds, and strong defense. Gillian Peters and Gracie Petty each had 2 points. Peters and Siobhan Mitchell combined for 8 steals and controlled the defense along with Maddie Wolfe and Margaret Meagher who combined for 16 rebounds.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
8th Grade Girls Basketball Opens Season with Two Wins
With many of the players returning from last year’s team, the 8th grade PMS girls expect to have a strong team this year. If their first game is any indication, they are picking up where they left off last year – winning! Their first game of this season was against Martinez Junior High, final score Piedmont 36 – Martinez 31. The teams were well matched but Piedmont was in the lead throughout the game once they got on the board. Martinez was the first to score but then Kelsey Fennell sunk her first basket of the night and the team was off. Piedmont’s players shared fairly evenly in the scoring, Fennell with 10 points, followed closely by Caroline James (9) and Malorie Han (8) and Sydney Boxer (7). Hana Elabed added a basket for 2. The third quarter was the highlight of the game with first Boxer and then James hitting back to back 3 pointers. Boxer added another three-pointer later in the quarter as well. The team worked the ball well, played strong defense and Fennell dominated on the boards with excellent rebounding although she quickly had to tone her game down drawing 3 fouls early on.
Continuing their winning ways, the girls beat Moraga 43 to 18. Highlights of this game included a shoot, tuck and roll slam into the back wall by James for two points in the second quarter. Caroline also continued her three point shooting; hitting one in the third quarter, she finished the game with 9 points, followed by Boxer who contributed 9 points. Point guards Mika Lee and Tess Olcott (2 points) were sharp with multiple steals each. Caroline Welch was on fire contributing excellent defense and rebounding including racking up 6 points for the team. Cate Selna (4 points) put her first two baskets on the boards for the season. Elabed just missed a three pointer and ended the night with four points. Fennell was high scorer (13 points), including a left handed drift away shot that was just beautiful to watch.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Sixth Grade Girls Volleyball Jamboree
Monday, October 24, 2011
8th Grade Girls Highlanders Volleyball Tournament
The 8th Grade Highlanders Volleyball team made an impressive showing in the post-season tournament hosted by Stanley Middle School in Lafayette. In the first match, played on Monday, October 24, Piedmont faced Doris Eaton and came up short in spite of excellent defensive plays by Lizzie Bjork and Mia Kate Hood, and a well-timed block by Eliza Lucas. The second match was a thriller against Foothill with Piedmont winning in 3 games: 19-25; 25-19 and 15-7. The game’s highlights included aces by Hood, Allie Frankel and Jackie Roland. Audrey Meyersieck and Sierra Singer provided solid passes and clutch defensive digs to set up a solid attack offense led by Makena Stone, Lucas and Roland.
The tournament continued on Tuesday with Piedmont playing top seeded Walnut Creek. The tightly contested first game ended on an impressive kill by Roland to finish the game at 26-24. Lucas, Hood, Bjork and Emilia Rivera provided the team with consistent serving throughout the game. Game two was controlled by the Highlanders from the outset. Back row passes and excellent digs by Meyersieck and Frankel set up great opportunities for Singer to provide juicy sets to Stone, Roland and Meyersieck. The Highlanders walked away with the game two victory 25-15.
On Wednesday, the Highlanders were defeated by Martinez in the fourth round of the tournament in a very close two game match, 25-23, 25-22. In the first game, coming from behind, Bjork served six strong in a row to bring the team back to 24-23, but alas the opposing team got the next point to win the first game. In the second game, Meyersieck gave the Highlanders a strong lead with six service points in a row. Steady defense and all around play by Roland, along with a couple of nice digs by Olive Werby, kept the game close. Julia Kelly, Lucas and Stone also contributed, with multiple kills each.
Monday, October 17, 2011
8th Grade Volleyball Victory in Berkeley
This past Tuesday the 8th Grade Girls Highlanders volleyball team took on Berkeley’s Longfellow Middle School. The girls scored a decisive
victory, winning the first game 25-10 and the second game 25-18.
Lizzie Bjork had some amazing digs, shutting down Longfellow's most
powerful server, and Makena Stone and Audrey Meyerseick each had 3
kills. Strong serving carried the day: Jackie Roland and Sierra
Singer each had 4 aces and Emilia Rivera closed out the match by
serving 8 straight points.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wet Weather and a Hornet's Nest
as reported by Coach Len Goldman
The weather made a dramatic change this week and the heat was replaced by cool temperatures and rain. I am very proud of the kids for showing up for both the meets and practices despite the wet conditions. I heard some of the other sports were canceled because of wet fields, but that didn't stop our cross country runners, it was nice to see the mud on their legs.
Our meet at Golden Gate Fields Race Track on October 3rd was the second largest meet in league history, behind ours. We had a squad of about 60 kids and despite the soggy turf, the flat course still proved fast. I have placings for our runners but no times yet. In the Boys 6th grade race, Michael Blake led the way with a 10th place finish and in 18th place was Walter Teitelbaum. Again space does not allow me to name all the kids who ran, but several coaches from other schools noticed the large contingent of PMS runners and their purple jerseys at the meet.
For the 6th grade girls, Minnie Cooper was our top finisher in 7th place, followed by Kate Gross-Whitaker in 13th. Natasha Long and Jacqueline Hollander ran well, and the coaching staff is noticing improvement in the running of many of the team members. For the 7/8th grade boys, Everett Ellis continued his fine season with a 5th place finish. Blake Gruendl was 14th and Kyle Mortimer had his best race so far finishing in 17th place. About 130 boys ran in this race. The final race of the day was 7/8th grade race and running in her first race of the season for the team was Maddie Copeland, 8th grader and a 4 year veteran of the team. She finished in 3rd place and pending official results set a new 8th grade girls school course record. PMS had 5 girls finish among the top 17 places, Ava Podell in 9th, Emmie Seevak in 10th, Katie St. Claire in 15th and Mia Arthur in 17th.
The October 6th meet at Prospect Sierra presented more than the usual challenges to the runners. A hornet's nest was disturbed during the 6th grade girls race and some girls got stung. Subsequent races had to run an altered course of an unknown distance to avoid the hornets, but some kids continued to be stung. In addition, the City of El Cerrito had a work crew and equipment on site that was a bit of an obstacle. Despite these obstacles our team competed well. Regarding the races themselves, in the 6th grade girls race PMS had three girls in the top 10. Minnie Cooper was 4th, Ava Biehn was 5th and Olivia Adams was 8th.
In the 6th grade boys race, an altered course was run from the usual, plus several of the lead boys ran past the finish chute and had to back track. Mitchell Bloemker finished 4th and his time of 7:05 will be considered a course record with an asterisk. Both Michael Blake and Quinn Willrich ran in their first race and finished 9th and 12th respectively.
The 7/8th grade girls race was perhaps the highlight race of the day for our team, with a 1-2 finish. Emma Seevak, 8th grade won the race in a time of 8:10, it was her first win in a cross country race and Ava Podell, 7th grade, was a very close 2nd place finisher about 7 seconds back. Leah Kochendorfer, 7th grade, also had a top 10 finish in 5th place. Rounding out our top 5 finishers were Monte Miller in 12th place and Megan Wilensky in 17th place.
The final race of the day, 7/8th grade boys featured Mingwei Samuel, 8th grade, running a very fine race and finishing in 3rd place. Our next runner was Josh Wood, 7th grade, who was the 11th place finisher. Nick Loduca had a solid race and was the 13th place finisher.
The weather made a dramatic change this week and the heat was replaced by cool temperatures and rain. I am very proud of the kids for showing up for both the meets and practices despite the wet conditions. I heard some of the other sports were canceled because of wet fields, but that didn't stop our cross country runners, it was nice to see the mud on their legs.
Our meet at Golden Gate Fields Race Track on October 3rd was the second largest meet in league history, behind ours. We had a squad of about 60 kids and despite the soggy turf, the flat course still proved fast. I have placings for our runners but no times yet. In the Boys 6th grade race, Michael Blake led the way with a 10th place finish and in 18th place was Walter Teitelbaum. Again space does not allow me to name all the kids who ran, but several coaches from other schools noticed the large contingent of PMS runners and their purple jerseys at the meet.
For the 6th grade girls, Minnie Cooper was our top finisher in 7th place, followed by Kate Gross-Whitaker in 13th. Natasha Long and Jacqueline Hollander ran well, and the coaching staff is noticing improvement in the running of many of the team members. For the 7/8th grade boys, Everett Ellis continued his fine season with a 5th place finish. Blake Gruendl was 14th and Kyle Mortimer had his best race so far finishing in 17th place. About 130 boys ran in this race. The final race of the day was 7/8th grade race and running in her first race of the season for the team was Maddie Copeland, 8th grader and a 4 year veteran of the team. She finished in 3rd place and pending official results set a new 8th grade girls school course record. PMS had 5 girls finish among the top 17 places, Ava Podell in 9th, Emmie Seevak in 10th, Katie St. Claire in 15th and Mia Arthur in 17th.
The October 6th meet at Prospect Sierra presented more than the usual challenges to the runners. A hornet's nest was disturbed during the 6th grade girls race and some girls got stung. Subsequent races had to run an altered course of an unknown distance to avoid the hornets, but some kids continued to be stung. In addition, the City of El Cerrito had a work crew and equipment on site that was a bit of an obstacle. Despite these obstacles our team competed well. Regarding the races themselves, in the 6th grade girls race PMS had three girls in the top 10. Minnie Cooper was 4th, Ava Biehn was 5th and Olivia Adams was 8th.
In the 6th grade boys race, an altered course was run from the usual, plus several of the lead boys ran past the finish chute and had to back track. Mitchell Bloemker finished 4th and his time of 7:05 will be considered a course record with an asterisk. Both Michael Blake and Quinn Willrich ran in their first race and finished 9th and 12th respectively.
The 7/8th grade girls race was perhaps the highlight race of the day for our team, with a 1-2 finish. Emma Seevak, 8th grade won the race in a time of 8:10, it was her first win in a cross country race and Ava Podell, 7th grade, was a very close 2nd place finisher about 7 seconds back. Leah Kochendorfer, 7th grade, also had a top 10 finish in 5th place. Rounding out our top 5 finishers were Monte Miller in 12th place and Megan Wilensky in 17th place.
The final race of the day, 7/8th grade boys featured Mingwei Samuel, 8th grade, running a very fine race and finishing in 3rd place. Our next runner was Josh Wood, 7th grade, who was the 11th place finisher. Nick Loduca had a solid race and was the 13th place finisher.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Cross Country Hosts Largest Meet to Date
as reported by Coach Len Goldman
On Monday, September 26th, PMS hosted the largest meet to date in league history with 407 runners! Thank you to the parents who came to cheer, drove, provided snacks and volunteered. Everything went well, no runners fell down, and we stayed pretty much on schedule, finishing the last race around 5:30 p.m. All the kids on the team ran well and time permits me to name just a few. Mitchell Bloemker, 6th grade, in his first cross country race, set a new school course record of 7:00.6 and finished in 2nd place. In the 7/8th grade boys race, Everett Ellis set a new school course record for 8th grade boys in a time of 7:09.3 and 4th place. 6th graders ran about a mile, 7/8th graders about 1.25 miles Just missing the school course record for 7th grade girls was Ava Podell in 8th place, 8:07.3, one second off the record. For the 6th grade girs race, we had several girls finish in the top 10, with Genevieve Raushenbush leading the way in 5th place.Over 60 PMS runners competed and I try to emphasize to the kids the important thing is trying your best and finishing. Every team member can take pride and satisfaction in their accomplishment and it is an important building block in enjoying running for the healthy activity that it is.
On Monday, September 26th, PMS hosted the largest meet to date in league history with 407 runners! Thank you to the parents who came to cheer, drove, provided snacks and volunteered. Everything went well, no runners fell down, and we stayed pretty much on schedule, finishing the last race around 5:30 p.m. All the kids on the team ran well and time permits me to name just a few. Mitchell Bloemker, 6th grade, in his first cross country race, set a new school course record of 7:00.6 and finished in 2nd place. In the 7/8th grade boys race, Everett Ellis set a new school course record for 8th grade boys in a time of 7:09.3 and 4th place. 6th graders ran about a mile, 7/8th graders about 1.25 miles Just missing the school course record for 7th grade girls was Ava Podell in 8th place, 8:07.3, one second off the record. For the 6th grade girs race, we had several girls finish in the top 10, with Genevieve Raushenbush leading the way in 5th place.Over 60 PMS runners competed and I try to emphasize to the kids the important thing is trying your best and finishing. Every team member can take pride and satisfaction in their accomplishment and it is an important building block in enjoying running for the healthy activity that it is.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Cross Country Prospect Sierra Meet
as reported by Coach Len Goldman
About 50 Piedmont kids ran in our first meet of the season at Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito. It was a hot day, the course is a bit hilly and has its own little quirks. The first race was the 6th grade boys race. Please note space does not allow me to mention every child who ran in the race. 13 Piedmont boys ran in this race including two who are in our 5th grade development program. Henry Cooper, a 5th grader was our first finisher in 11th place, followed by Walter Teitelbaum in 12th place. In fact the first 5 Piedmont runners finished together in places 11 through 15th place.
Next was the 6th grade girls race and we had 12 kids in this race. Leading the way was Minnie Cooper in 5th place, closely followed by Genevieve Raushenbush in 6th, and Kate Gross-Whitaker in 8th place. Our 7th & 8th grade boys competed next; due to an 8th grade field trip no 8th grade boys ran in this race. Blake Gruendl was the team's first finisher in 7th place and Joseph Chu finished in 14th place. A total of ten 7th grade boys ran in this race.
The final race was the 7/8th grade girls race with 8 girls competing. Finishing in 6th place was 8th grader Emma Seevak. Again, all the kids ran well, and I am sorry I can't mention everyone.
About 50 Piedmont kids ran in our first meet of the season at Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito. It was a hot day, the course is a bit hilly and has its own little quirks. The first race was the 6th grade boys race. Please note space does not allow me to mention every child who ran in the race. 13 Piedmont boys ran in this race including two who are in our 5th grade development program. Henry Cooper, a 5th grader was our first finisher in 11th place, followed by Walter Teitelbaum in 12th place. In fact the first 5 Piedmont runners finished together in places 11 through 15th place.
Next was the 6th grade girls race and we had 12 kids in this race. Leading the way was Minnie Cooper in 5th place, closely followed by Genevieve Raushenbush in 6th, and Kate Gross-Whitaker in 8th place. Our 7th & 8th grade boys competed next; due to an 8th grade field trip no 8th grade boys ran in this race. Blake Gruendl was the team's first finisher in 7th place and Joseph Chu finished in 14th place. A total of ten 7th grade boys ran in this race.
The final race was the 7/8th grade girls race with 8 girls competing. Finishing in 6th place was 8th grader Emma Seevak. Again, all the kids ran well, and I am sorry I can't mention everyone.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Fall Sports have begun!
Stay tuned for coverage of your favorite middle school athletes in Flag Football, Cross Country and Volleyball.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Track & Field Meet at Alhambra High School
Piedmont Track and Field competed at Alhambra High School on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011.
BOYS
6th Grade
Emmet Smith had another amazing day at the track running 1:04 in the 400m and running on the 7th grade 4x100m team and 8th grade 4x400m team. Nick Korotzer competed in the Long Jump (6-6) and Triple Jump (17-0).
7th Grade
The 4x100m team of Blair Whitted, Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, and Emmet Smith (6th Grade) finished 3rd (56.68). Ellis (1:04.8) and Zach Bloemker (1:12) both ran the 400m. Whitted (15.56) and Phillip Kim (15.46) ran the 100m. Alex Rickard (3:00) ran a nice 800m. Kim (3-10) and Bloemker (3-10) competed in the High Jump. Kim (9-4) and Justin Kumamoto (8-8) competed in the long jump. In the 1600m, Mingwei Samuel (6:32), Bloemker (6:37) and Alex Harrison (6:40) represented well.
8th Grade
Miles Von Herrmann ran a season best of 6:09 in the 1600m. Max Canty-Hilchey (2:34), Michael Kuroda (2:35), and Von Herrmann (2:50) ran well in the 800m. Xavier Prospero (12:71) and Liam Schindler (12.80) both ran strong 100m races. In the relays, Prospero, Canty-Hilchey, Schindler, and Joey Wilhelm ran 53.6 in the 4x100m. Prospero, Canty-Hilchey, Ellis (7th Grade), and Smith (6th Grade) ran a season best 4:21 in the 4x400m.
GIRLS
6th Grade
Nina Adarkar (17.25), Mimi Wilkenson (18.9) and Olivia Creighton (16.31) all ran very well in the 100m. Creighton doubled in the 200m (32.19).
7th Grade
Maura Phillips (15.22), Katie St. Claire (15.19) and Claire Reichle (15.46) all ran the 100m for Piedmont. St. Claire and Phillips both ran with the 8th grade girls in the 4x100m relay (59.9).
8th Grade
Sophia Mills ran a very strong 800m in 2:55. Remy Afong ran the 100m in 15.28. Mills (32.38) and Afong (31.14) both ran good 200m races. In the 8th grade 4x100m relay Mills, Afong, Phillips (7th Grade) and St. Claire (7th Grade) finished 5th (59.9).
BOYS
6th Grade
Emmet Smith had another amazing day at the track running 1:04 in the 400m and running on the 7th grade 4x100m team and 8th grade 4x400m team. Nick Korotzer competed in the Long Jump (6-6) and Triple Jump (17-0).
7th Grade
The 4x100m team of Blair Whitted, Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, and Emmet Smith (6th Grade) finished 3rd (56.68). Ellis (1:04.8) and Zach Bloemker (1:12) both ran the 400m. Whitted (15.56) and Phillip Kim (15.46) ran the 100m. Alex Rickard (3:00) ran a nice 800m. Kim (3-10) and Bloemker (3-10) competed in the High Jump. Kim (9-4) and Justin Kumamoto (8-8) competed in the long jump. In the 1600m, Mingwei Samuel (6:32), Bloemker (6:37) and Alex Harrison (6:40) represented well.
8th Grade
Miles Von Herrmann ran a season best of 6:09 in the 1600m. Max Canty-Hilchey (2:34), Michael Kuroda (2:35), and Von Herrmann (2:50) ran well in the 800m. Xavier Prospero (12:71) and Liam Schindler (12.80) both ran strong 100m races. In the relays, Prospero, Canty-Hilchey, Schindler, and Joey Wilhelm ran 53.6 in the 4x100m. Prospero, Canty-Hilchey, Ellis (7th Grade), and Smith (6th Grade) ran a season best 4:21 in the 4x400m.
GIRLS
6th Grade
Nina Adarkar (17.25), Mimi Wilkenson (18.9) and Olivia Creighton (16.31) all ran very well in the 100m. Creighton doubled in the 200m (32.19).
7th Grade
Maura Phillips (15.22), Katie St. Claire (15.19) and Claire Reichle (15.46) all ran the 100m for Piedmont. St. Claire and Phillips both ran with the 8th grade girls in the 4x100m relay (59.9).
8th Grade
Sophia Mills ran a very strong 800m in 2:55. Remy Afong ran the 100m in 15.28. Mills (32.38) and Afong (31.14) both ran good 200m races. In the 8th grade 4x100m relay Mills, Afong, Phillips (7th Grade) and St. Claire (7th Grade) finished 5th (59.9).
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Track & Field Meet at Albany Middle School
BOYS
6th Grade
Kyle Mortimer ran a strong 800m (3:01). Elijah Levy doubled in the 1600m (6:55) and Triple Jump (21-4). Emmet Smith (13.00) and Hunter Stern (14.12) both ran the 100m. Smith (27.71) doubled in the 200m.
7th Grade
Blair Whitted, Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, and Emmet Smith (6th Grade) finished 3rd in the 7th grade 4x100m relay (58.1). Ellis also finished first with a new personal best in the 400m (1:02.4). Justin Kumamoto (3-9) and Phillip Kim (3-11) competed in the High Jump. Kumamoto doubled in the Long Jump (9-11). Kim ran the 100m (14.3). Zach Bloemker ran the 800m (3:02). Mingwei Samuel (6:22), Alex Harrison (6:25), and Evan Hanke (6:55) ran well in the 1600m.
8th Grade
Liam Schindler had a nice day in the field events, long jump (14-2), high jump (4-10), and triple jump (30-9). Xavier Prospero (24.87) and Joey Wilhelm (26.39) both had great PRs in the 200m. Max Canty-Hilchey (2:32) and Michael Kuroda (2:35) both had PRs in the 800m. Canty-Hichey, Wilhelm, Prospero, and Schindler finished first (52.3) in the 4x100m relay. In the 4x400m relay Wilhelm, Canty-Hilchey, Prospero and Ellis (7th grade) won their race by half a lap and improved their time by 13 seconds.
GIRLS
6th Grade
In the 4x100m relay Monty Miller, Olivia Creighton, Emma Nash, and Eleanor Brown finished 4th (1:05.75). Miller (16.06), Brown (15.94), and Nash (16.59) and Gillian Peters (16.69) all ran the 100m.
7th Grade
Maura Phillips had a nice 100m run (14.72). Phillips and Katie St. Claire ran well with the 8th grade 4x100m relay team to finish 2nd (59.0).
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills rounded out the 2nd place 4x100m relay team (59.0). Afong (30.21) and Mills (31.00) both ran the 200m. Mills ran the 800m in 2:54.39. Afong ran the 100m in 14.44 and jumped 10-6 in the long jump.
6th Grade
Kyle Mortimer ran a strong 800m (3:01). Elijah Levy doubled in the 1600m (6:55) and Triple Jump (21-4). Emmet Smith (13.00) and Hunter Stern (14.12) both ran the 100m. Smith (27.71) doubled in the 200m.
7th Grade
Blair Whitted, Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, and Emmet Smith (6th Grade) finished 3rd in the 7th grade 4x100m relay (58.1). Ellis also finished first with a new personal best in the 400m (1:02.4). Justin Kumamoto (3-9) and Phillip Kim (3-11) competed in the High Jump. Kumamoto doubled in the Long Jump (9-11). Kim ran the 100m (14.3). Zach Bloemker ran the 800m (3:02). Mingwei Samuel (6:22), Alex Harrison (6:25), and Evan Hanke (6:55) ran well in the 1600m.
8th Grade
Liam Schindler had a nice day in the field events, long jump (14-2), high jump (4-10), and triple jump (30-9). Xavier Prospero (24.87) and Joey Wilhelm (26.39) both had great PRs in the 200m. Max Canty-Hilchey (2:32) and Michael Kuroda (2:35) both had PRs in the 800m. Canty-Hichey, Wilhelm, Prospero, and Schindler finished first (52.3) in the 4x100m relay. In the 4x400m relay Wilhelm, Canty-Hilchey, Prospero and Ellis (7th grade) won their race by half a lap and improved their time by 13 seconds.
GIRLS
6th Grade
In the 4x100m relay Monty Miller, Olivia Creighton, Emma Nash, and Eleanor Brown finished 4th (1:05.75). Miller (16.06), Brown (15.94), and Nash (16.59) and Gillian Peters (16.69) all ran the 100m.
7th Grade
Maura Phillips had a nice 100m run (14.72). Phillips and Katie St. Claire ran well with the 8th grade 4x100m relay team to finish 2nd (59.0).
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills rounded out the 2nd place 4x100m relay team (59.0). Afong (30.21) and Mills (31.00) both ran the 200m. Mills ran the 800m in 2:54.39. Afong ran the 100m in 14.44 and jumped 10-6 in the long jump.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Track and Field Meet at Benicia High School
BOYS
6th Grade
Kyle Mortimer ran 6:49 in the 1600m.
7th Grade
The 4X100m relay team of Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, Phillip Kim, and Zach Bloemker finished 2nd (1:03.5). Ellis (1:06.7) and Bloemker (1:14.74) doubled in the 400m. Ellis also helped win the 8th grade 4x400m relay. Bloemker (12-0), Phillip Kim (10-7), and Justin Kumamoto (10-0) all competed in the long jump. Harrison (6:43) ran the 1600m with Mingwei Samuel (6:47).
8th Grade
The 8th grade boys continued their strong performances in the relays placing first in the 4x100m (54.06) with Liam Schindler, Joey Wilhem, Xavier Prospero, and Max Canty-Hilchey. Canty-Hilchey (2:43) doubled in the 800m with Miles VonHerrmann (2:55). Prospero (27.05) and Wilhelm (27.80) both ran the 200m. In the final event of the day Prospero, Wilhelm, Canty-Hilchey, and Everett Ellis (7th Grade) dominated the 4x400m relay (4:35).
GIRLS
6th Grade
Monty Miller ran 15.80 for the 100m and jumped 8-6 in the long jump.
7th Grade
Katie St. Claire and Maddie Copeland ran with the 8th grade 4x100m relay team (1:03.5). Copeland doubled in the mile (6:10). Claire Reichle ran a strong 100m (15.00).
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills ran the 4x100m relay (1:03.5). Mills doubled in the 800m (2:59) and 200m (33.27), Afong ran the 100m (14.90) and 200m (22.27).
6th Grade
Kyle Mortimer ran 6:49 in the 1600m.
7th Grade
The 4X100m relay team of Alex Harrison, Everett Ellis, Phillip Kim, and Zach Bloemker finished 2nd (1:03.5). Ellis (1:06.7) and Bloemker (1:14.74) doubled in the 400m. Ellis also helped win the 8th grade 4x400m relay. Bloemker (12-0), Phillip Kim (10-7), and Justin Kumamoto (10-0) all competed in the long jump. Harrison (6:43) ran the 1600m with Mingwei Samuel (6:47).
8th Grade
The 8th grade boys continued their strong performances in the relays placing first in the 4x100m (54.06) with Liam Schindler, Joey Wilhem, Xavier Prospero, and Max Canty-Hilchey. Canty-Hilchey (2:43) doubled in the 800m with Miles VonHerrmann (2:55). Prospero (27.05) and Wilhelm (27.80) both ran the 200m. In the final event of the day Prospero, Wilhelm, Canty-Hilchey, and Everett Ellis (7th Grade) dominated the 4x400m relay (4:35).
GIRLS
6th Grade
Monty Miller ran 15.80 for the 100m and jumped 8-6 in the long jump.
7th Grade
Katie St. Claire and Maddie Copeland ran with the 8th grade 4x100m relay team (1:03.5). Copeland doubled in the mile (6:10). Claire Reichle ran a strong 100m (15.00).
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills ran the 4x100m relay (1:03.5). Mills doubled in the 800m (2:59) and 200m (33.27), Afong ran the 100m (14.90) and 200m (22.27).
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Piedmont Middle School Track and Field Results
Piedmont Middle School hosted a meet at Witter Field on Thursday, May 5th, 2011. The team competed against Orinda, Stanley, Longfellow, Willard, Martinez, Joaquin Moraga and Redwood Day School.
BOYS
6th Grade
In the 100m Hunter Stern (14.07) and Joseph Chu (15.65) both ran well. Chu also ran the mile (6:27). Stern (30.25) and Emmett Smith (29.04) ran strong 200m races. Smith also competed in the Long Jump (11-11) and Shot Put (30-6). Peter Wrensen ran the mile (6:25) and jumped 3-8 in the high jump. Nick Korotzer doubled in the Long Jump (7-6) and Shot Put (15-4).
7th Grade
Everett Ellis (1:06.23) Zach Bloemker (1:14.25), and Evan Hanke (1:20.63) represented Piedmont well in the 400m. Mingwei Samuel (2:52) and Alex Rickard both ran strong 800m races. Samuel (6:11), Bloemker (6:27), and Alex Harrison (6:30) ran the mile. Phillip Kim (11-8) and Justin Kumamoto (9-1) had great Long Jumps. Kim (4-0) and Kumamoto (3-6) also competed in the High Jump.
8th Grade
The 4x100m Relay Team of Joey Wilhelm, Liam Schindler, Max Canty-Hilchey, and Xavier Prospero easily won their heat in 52.75. Prospero (25.54, 15-10), Wilhelm (26.77, 14-3), and Schindler (27.12, 13-6) blazed their 200m races and Long Jumps. Miles Von Herrmann (6:11) ran a nice mile. Michael Kuroda (2:44) and Von Herrmann (2:51) both ran fast 800m races.
GIRLS
6th Grade
Emma Nash, Claire Laymon, Monty Miller, and Sabrina Kim finished 3rd in the 4X100m relay (1:03.6). Nash (16.59, 10-10), Laymon (16.9, 9-4), and Miller (16.59, 9-7) all competed in the 100m and Long Jump along with Katy Savage (15.38, 10-1), Nina Adarkar (16.78, 10-3), Franny Baronian (18.98, 6-5), Anya Edwards (15.56, 9-1), and Eleanor Brown (15.53, 11-2). Olivia
Creighton ran the 100m (15.56) and 200m (33.69). Kim (15.89) and Kayla Lim (16.13) also ran a nice 100m. Minnie Cooper (5th Grade) ran a great double of 800m (3:05) and Mile (6:45).
7th Grade
Maddie Copeland ran a fantastic mile of 6:01. Maura Phillips (13.09, 12-0), Maret Sotkiewicz (16.4, 8-8), and Sierra Singer (17.4, 10-1) completed a double of 100m and Long Jump. Perry Fishel (8-0) also completed the Long Jump.
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills were a part of the 2nd place finishing 4x100m Relay Team (59.49). Afong ran the 100m (15.06) and Mills ran the 800m (2:55).
BOYS
6th Grade
In the 100m Hunter Stern (14.07) and Joseph Chu (15.65) both ran well. Chu also ran the mile (6:27). Stern (30.25) and Emmett Smith (29.04) ran strong 200m races. Smith also competed in the Long Jump (11-11) and Shot Put (30-6). Peter Wrensen ran the mile (6:25) and jumped 3-8 in the high jump. Nick Korotzer doubled in the Long Jump (7-6) and Shot Put (15-4).
7th Grade
Everett Ellis (1:06.23) Zach Bloemker (1:14.25), and Evan Hanke (1:20.63) represented Piedmont well in the 400m. Mingwei Samuel (2:52) and Alex Rickard both ran strong 800m races. Samuel (6:11), Bloemker (6:27), and Alex Harrison (6:30) ran the mile. Phillip Kim (11-8) and Justin Kumamoto (9-1) had great Long Jumps. Kim (4-0) and Kumamoto (3-6) also competed in the High Jump.
8th Grade
The 4x100m Relay Team of Joey Wilhelm, Liam Schindler, Max Canty-Hilchey, and Xavier Prospero easily won their heat in 52.75. Prospero (25.54, 15-10), Wilhelm (26.77, 14-3), and Schindler (27.12, 13-6) blazed their 200m races and Long Jumps. Miles Von Herrmann (6:11) ran a nice mile. Michael Kuroda (2:44) and Von Herrmann (2:51) both ran fast 800m races.
GIRLS
6th Grade
Emma Nash, Claire Laymon, Monty Miller, and Sabrina Kim finished 3rd in the 4X100m relay (1:03.6). Nash (16.59, 10-10), Laymon (16.9, 9-4), and Miller (16.59, 9-7) all competed in the 100m and Long Jump along with Katy Savage (15.38, 10-1), Nina Adarkar (16.78, 10-3), Franny Baronian (18.98, 6-5), Anya Edwards (15.56, 9-1), and Eleanor Brown (15.53, 11-2). Olivia
Creighton ran the 100m (15.56) and 200m (33.69). Kim (15.89) and Kayla Lim (16.13) also ran a nice 100m. Minnie Cooper (5th Grade) ran a great double of 800m (3:05) and Mile (6:45).
7th Grade
Maddie Copeland ran a fantastic mile of 6:01. Maura Phillips (13.09, 12-0), Maret Sotkiewicz (16.4, 8-8), and Sierra Singer (17.4, 10-1) completed a double of 100m and Long Jump. Perry Fishel (8-0) also completed the Long Jump.
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills were a part of the 2nd place finishing 4x100m Relay Team (59.49). Afong ran the 100m (15.06) and Mills ran the 800m (2:55).
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Track & Field Meet at Albany
BOYS
6th Grade
Peter Wresen had a nice showing in the High Jump (3’10”). Elijah Levy ran a very strong 800m (3:10). Joseph Chu finished 2nd in the 400m (1:14). Hunter Stern (15.03) and Max Lee (16.57) ran impressive 100m races. Emmet Smith ran with the first place finishing 8th grade 4x100m team (53.3) and ran the 200m (28.3). Owen Barry ran with the first place finishing 7th grade 4x100m team (58.3).
7th Grade
The 4x100m team of Phillip Kim, Everett Ellis, Blair Whitted, and Owen Barry (6th Grade) finished in first place (58.3). Ellis doubled in the 400m (1:05.04). In the 800m, Alex Rickard (2:57) and Mingwei Samuel (2:52) both had strong season debuts.
8th Grade
The 4x100m team of Liam Schindler, Max Canty-Hilchey, Joey Wilhelm, and Emmet Smith (6th Grade) dominated the field (53.3). Schindler (27.47) and Wilhelm (28.1) both ran great 200m races. Miles Von Herrmann doubled in the 800m (2:51) and 1600m (6:17). Ryan Castle had a nice shot put of 34’.
GIRLS
6th Grade
The 4x100m relay team of Emma Nash, Eleanor Brown, Claire Laymon, and Sabrina Kim finished 4th in a very close race (1:03). Piedmont was well represented in the 100m and Long Jump by Nina Adarkar (17.47 and 8’6”), Olivia Creighton (15.61 and 8’4”), and Monty Miller (16.66 and 8’ 6”). Also long jumping, Laymon (8’5” ¼). Kim (16.0), Katy Savage (16.0), Nash (16.71), and Brown (16.7) also ran the 100m. Creighton (32.3) and Kim (32.9) doubled in the 200m.
7th Grade
Maura Phillips and Katie St. Clair joined the 8th Grade 4x100m relay team and finished first (1:00.25). St. Clair also did the long jump (9’4”), 400m (1:15). Phillips doubled in the 100m (15.31).
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills with St. Clair and Phillips finished first in the 4x100m (1:00.25). Mills also ran the 800m (3:03) and 200m (33.37). Afong ran the 100m (15.73) and 200m (32.91).
6th Grade
Peter Wresen had a nice showing in the High Jump (3’10”). Elijah Levy ran a very strong 800m (3:10). Joseph Chu finished 2nd in the 400m (1:14). Hunter Stern (15.03) and Max Lee (16.57) ran impressive 100m races. Emmet Smith ran with the first place finishing 8th grade 4x100m team (53.3) and ran the 200m (28.3). Owen Barry ran with the first place finishing 7th grade 4x100m team (58.3).
7th Grade
The 4x100m team of Phillip Kim, Everett Ellis, Blair Whitted, and Owen Barry (6th Grade) finished in first place (58.3). Ellis doubled in the 400m (1:05.04). In the 800m, Alex Rickard (2:57) and Mingwei Samuel (2:52) both had strong season debuts.
8th Grade
The 4x100m team of Liam Schindler, Max Canty-Hilchey, Joey Wilhelm, and Emmet Smith (6th Grade) dominated the field (53.3). Schindler (27.47) and Wilhelm (28.1) both ran great 200m races. Miles Von Herrmann doubled in the 800m (2:51) and 1600m (6:17). Ryan Castle had a nice shot put of 34’.
GIRLS
6th Grade
The 4x100m relay team of Emma Nash, Eleanor Brown, Claire Laymon, and Sabrina Kim finished 4th in a very close race (1:03). Piedmont was well represented in the 100m and Long Jump by Nina Adarkar (17.47 and 8’6”), Olivia Creighton (15.61 and 8’4”), and Monty Miller (16.66 and 8’ 6”). Also long jumping, Laymon (8’5” ¼). Kim (16.0), Katy Savage (16.0), Nash (16.71), and Brown (16.7) also ran the 100m. Creighton (32.3) and Kim (32.9) doubled in the 200m.
7th Grade
Maura Phillips and Katie St. Clair joined the 8th Grade 4x100m relay team and finished first (1:00.25). St. Clair also did the long jump (9’4”), 400m (1:15). Phillips doubled in the 100m (15.31).
8th Grade
Remy Afong and Sophia Mills with St. Clair and Phillips finished first in the 4x100m (1:00.25). Mills also ran the 800m (3:03) and 200m (33.37). Afong ran the 100m (15.73) and 200m (32.91).
Saturday, March 12, 2011
7th Grade Scots Take Third Place in Tournament
7th Grade 'B' Boys TournamentPiedmont Scots 24 - Orinda Bull Dogs 19
The Scots went head-to-head against the Orinda Bulldogs in their tournament opener, ending in a one-point difference after three quarters. The Bulldogs ultimately fell to the Scots, 24 – 19. Connor Addiego had 6 steals and Miles Kim grabbed 5 rebounds. Will Gustke put forth a stellar effort, scoring 6 points, getting 2 steals and hauling down 2 rebounds.
Stanley Wildcats 44 - Piedmont Scots 17
The Scots faced the top-seeded Stanley Wildcats in their second game of the tournament, losing 44-17. Piedmont exhibited a great team effort led by point guard Nicholas Wiesbrock, with support from Devan Joseph on both ends of the court. Miles Kim and Douglas Wu hit the boards and Mingwei Samuel hit nothing-but-net on a pair of free throws.
Piedmont Scots 46 - Moraga Marauders 35
Piedmont faced the Moraga Marauders in their next match-up, with the Scots chalking up a victory, 46 - 35. David Monical scored a season high 18 points and got 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists. Douglas Wu, Connor Addiego and Miles Kim contributed 6 points each. Drew Collins collected 5 rebounds.
Third Place Game - Piedmont Scots 42 - Orinda Bulldogs 20
For their fourth game of the day, the Scots once again went up against the Orinda Bulldogs in the battle for Third Place. Displaying excellent teamwork, the Scots dominated in their last game of the season, beating the Bulldogs 42 - 20. After a long day of basketball, the team raised their trophies high and savored their Third Place finish.
8th Grade Scots-Fifers take Second Place in Tournament
8th Grade B Boys Basketball League Tournament
To end their season, the 8th grade Piedmont Scots and Piedmont Fifers combined forces to take 2nd place in the 8th Grade B Boys Basketball League Tournament that took place in Piedmont on March 12, 2011.
Game 1
Dorris Eaton (34) vs. Piedmont (37)
Piedmont held a small lead throughout the game and fought off a late Dorris Eaton comeback to get into the winner’s bracket. The well-balanced offense was led by Tosh Meyers with 10 points (including three 3-pointers) and 2 assists, Luke Smith with 5 points and 3 assists, Liam Schindler with 8 points, and Ryan Castle with 6 points. With a combined 15 rebounds, Schindler and Castle controlled the boards and led Piedmont's defensive effort that included aggressive play from Paul Kim, Max Bocheff, Ben Krohn, Chris Rexrode, Franklin Johnson, and Adrian Rufo.
Game 2
Joaquin Moraga (38) vs. Piedmont (40)
After falling behind by 10 points in the first quarter and trailing by 6 points at the half, Piedmont rode a 17-point third quarter and a suffocating backcourt press to build a commanding 40-28 lead over Joaquin Moraga Middle School with a little more than a minute to go in the game. Piedmont then barely held on as Joaquin Moraga scored 10 points in the last minute including a buzzer-beating three-pointer. Luke Smith, in his highest scoring game of the season, led the way with 16 points, including 7 in the decisive third quarter. Paul Kim scored 7 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Liam Schindler had 8 points with 8 rebounds, and Tosh Meyers, with 8 rebounds and 3 steals, anchored a strong defense that included Ryan Castle with 8 rebounds, Louis Kharsa with 4 rebounds, Franklin Johnson with 5 rebounds, and Chris Rexrode providing tough coverage against the taller Joaquin Moraga team.
Championship Game
Stanley (64) vs. Piedmont (29)
Piedmont played hard against Stanley Middle School, but came up short as Stanley won the game and the tournament decisively. Piedmont stayed close in the first quarter, but couldn't recover from Stanley's 28-point second quarter that gave them control of the game for good. Tosh Meyers, with 8 points and 3 assists, and Liam Schindler with 8 points, led Piedmont's offensive attack. Ben Krohn had 3 points and seemed to be everywhere on defense, grabbing 4 rebounds and blocking 2 shots. Ryan Castle with 8 rebounds, Max Bocheff with a rebound and a steal, and Adrian Rufo, added to the defensive effort with energetic play.
7th Grade Fifers in Tournament Nailbiter
Moraga 35 - Fifers 29
The Fifers played well but ultimately fell to a strong Moraga team. The first half saw several lead changes, with scoring by Jackson Parker, rebounding by Gus Gilbert, and defense and passing by Nate Levinson. Moraga hit several long outside shots in the second to pull away.
Orinda 35 - Fifers 34
The Fifers ended their season with a thrilling game against Orinda. The Fifers jumped out to a 15-10 first quarter lead on 7 points by Nate Levinson. Orinda held the Fifers scoreless in the second quarter, and took a 21-15 halftime lead. Fifers’ coach Marikah Woodson went to a box-and-one defense in the second half, and Jake Baccetti and Nate Levinson shut down Orinda’s high scorer; however, Orinda still led by 8 going into the 4th quarter. Strong defense and rebounding by the Fifers, and clutch shots by Carson Strout, Jackson Parker and Gus Gilbert, put the highlanders down by one with 30 seconds to play. Levinson stole an Orinda pass to give the Fifers possession, a mad scramble ensued, and the Fifers had one last layup attempt that missed as the buzzer sounded. It was a great way to end a fun season, in which all of the Fifers improved their skills and came together as a team.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
8th Grade Scots-Fifers vs. Stanley
A combined Scots-Fifers team stayed close to Stanley Middle School in the first half, but lost momentum in the second half. The Piedmont team had strong efforts from Liam Schindler with 12 points and 9 rebounds, Tosh Meyers with 11 points and 2 assists, Chris Rexrode with 4 points and 2 rebounds, and Luke Smith with 3 assists. Ben Krohn, with 4 steals, Louis Kharsa, Paul Kim, Max Bocheff and Ryan Castle also provided offensive and defensive support. Final score: Piedmont 30 - Stanley 54.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
7th Grade Fifers vs. Scots
The Fifers avenged an early-season defeat to the Scots with strong play on offense and defense, beating the Scots 29 - 19. The Fifers played well in the first half, with balanced scoring by Gus Gilbert, Nate Levinson, Jackson Parker, Jake Baccetti, Mason Willrich and Darion Guan. They opened up the lead in the second half with stifling defense, led by Parker, Gilbert and Levinson, which led to several fast break layups by Parker.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
8th Grade Piedmont Scots vs. Orinda
Short-handed and out-sized, the Scots fell behind early to the Orinda Intermediate School team and were never able to mount a comeback. Luke Smith, with 9 points and 3 assists, led the offensive effort that included Ben Krohn with 8 points and Paul Kim with 5 points. Kim, with 6 rebounds and 3 steals, Max Bocheff with 4 rebounds, Franklin Johnson with 3 rebounds and 2 steals, and Chris Rexrode played tough, aggressive defense throughout the game. Final score: Piedmont 22 - Orinda 42.
Monday, March 7, 2011
7th Grade Boys Highlanders vs. Edna Brewer
Facing a much taller Edna Brewer team, Piedmont played tough and led 26 - 24 early in the third quarter. The Highlanders were aggressive on defense and under the boards, but ultimately lost the game 53 - 38. Scoring was well-distributed among Jordan Torio, Gordon Faust, Kalen Davison, Aki Ohtaka, Jimmy Roach, Danny Young and Kyle Bilorusky.
Another Victory for the 7th Grade Highlanders
The Highlanders dominated the Orinda Bulldogs with excellent pressure defense and teamwork. Scoring leaders for Piedmont were Jordan Torio with 16 points, Jimmy Roach with 12, Dylan Porter with 10 and Gordon Faust with 11. Roach had a double-double with 12 rebounds to go with his 12 points. Other scorers were Kalen Davison, Aki Ohtaka and Danny Young. Final score: Highlanders 61 - Orinda 34.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
8th Grade Highlanders vs. Martinez
Martinez jumped out to an early lead with accurate outside shooting and tough defense, and the Highlanders could not recover, losing 28 to 59. Graham Low and Joey Moyer lead the team with 7 points each, and Jackson Roberts had 6 points. On defense Nathaniel Lowhurst and Xavier Prospero each had two blocks, and Lowhurst also pulled down five rebounds.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
8th Grade Fifers and Scots Rematch Comes Down to Final Minutes
In their closest, most exciting game of the season, the Scots jumped out to a commanding lead only to have the Fifers fight back from a double-digit deficit to tie the game in the last two minutes. Down 38-24 with nine minutes left, the Fifers outscored the Scots 18-4 to tie the game 42-42 before Ben Krohn scored two quick baskets to seal the Scots’ victory. Krohn ended up with 14 points and six rebounds for the Scots, Paul Kim had 10 points, and Max Bocheff scored 4 points. Liam Schindler led the Scots’ defense with sixteen rebounds, Chris Rexrode had three rebounds and Luke Smith had seven steals. The player of the game was the Fifers’ Tosh Meyers who scored 23 points (including four 3-pointers) and grabbed twelve rebounds. The Fifers’ Adrien Rufo scored 7 points and Ryan Castle, who had 8 points and 13 rebounds, led the Fifers’ very tough defense that included strong play by Max Atchison, Harrison Bouch and J.P. Halverson. Final score: Scots 48 - Fifers 42.
7th Grade Boys Highlanders Defeat Willard
Early buckets by Dylan Porter kept the Highlanders in the game, but they still found themselves trailing by three at the half. The Highlanders caught fire in the second half with hot outside shooting by Jordan Torio with 19 points and Kyle Bilorusky with 9. Piedmont dominated the boards with strong rebounding and inside scoring by Jimmy Roach with 11 points and Aki Ohtaka with 12. Piedmont came out with a solid victory over Willard, 57 - 40.
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