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| Sports February 2002, Volume 5, No. 5 |
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Eighth grade boy's basketball team wins conference
By Alicia N. and Karina D.
The eighth grade boys basketball team had a great season. Although they lost one game, they clinched the conference championship on February 6 in a game against Westfield.
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“Bobby Galichio, Jimmy Huff, Anthony Miserindino, Alex Celenza, Gio Catalano, Mike Krause and Mike Heppner were among some of the hardest working players on the team,” said Mr. Anderson. |
Mr. Anderson said, "that the game on the 22nd of January was our most exciting game." In the final seconds, Bobby G. scored the winning points with an over the head lay-up.
When asked which game had been the most difficult, Mr. Anderson replied that it was either the first game or the game on January 22.
Both times, Peacock played against Churchville, which has a very well coached, and talented team.
He also mentioned that the most improved players were Brandon C., Ian M., John S., Joe G., Jimmy Huff, and Justin P.
Mr. Anderson wanted to thank the sixth and seventh grade boy's coach, Mr. Poremba, for their hard fought season, winning season.
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Winter Olympics open today
A selective preview of cool events
By Samantha M.
Have you been wondering what to watch tonight, February 8, 2002? Make sure that the number one program on your list is the opening ceremonies of the XIX Winter Olympics on NBC.
The Olympic symbol, which represents the spirit of international cooperation and competition, is the five interlocking rings. The blue ring stands for Europe, red for America, yellow for Asia, black for Africa, and green for Australia.
There are fifteen different events in the Winter Olympics, enough to suit almost any sports fan. These include everything from bobsledding and luging to ice hockey and figure skating. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are also popular events.
One very unusual sport is Curling. Curling is a competition between two teams with four players each. It is played on ice. Two teams take turns pushing a 42 pound stone toward many different circles.
The object of the game in Curling is to push the stone closest to the middle of one of the circles. A point is scored when a team is closer to the center then the other team. The game consists of 10 "ends," which are similar to innings in baseball. Curling is particularly popular in Canada and the Upper Midwest.
I predict that this year's Olympics are probably going to be the best of them all. If you are prepared to watch something good then I'd watch the Olympics. Come and help cheer for our American team.
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A Run to Remember...
By Mike R.
Sports editor
Unfortunately, the Bears were out of the playoffs after their first game against Philadelphia on Saturday, January 19, 2002.
Nevertheless,the Bears had a great record of 13 wins and 3 losses for the regular season. On the right is a chart of all the Bears games compared to their opponents throughout the season.
Unfortunately, the Bears couldn't stop Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback, Donovan McNabb. McNabb passed for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns, and rushed for 37 yards and 1 TD against a Bears defense that hadn't allowed more than 2 TDs in any game this season.
It was definitely a bad game for the Bears. On the bright side, most of the players will hopefully be coming back next year.
In one controversial moment in the game, Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas was fined $35,000 for his illegal hit that knocked, quarterback, Jim Miller on the ground and separated his shoulder in the second quarter.
Even though there was no penalty called, the NFL's Director of Football Operations, Gene Washington said that Douglas violated a rule that prohibits a defender from contacting a quarterback until he becomes an active pursuer on a turnover.
Chart source:
http://www.chicagobears.com/games/statscenter.cfm?view=comparison
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