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!

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.

 

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

8th Grade Girls Basketball Stanley Middle School Invitational Tournament

First round: Piedmont 42, Walnut Creek 58 
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.

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.

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.