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| Sports December 2003, Volume 7, No. 2 |
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By Emily W. sports editor
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| Eighth grade basketball players Jackie O., Claire Z. and Megan S. move down court during a home game against Springwood. | |
Despite their less than outstanding start, Coach Anderson knew the team would improve.
"We had two tough games we should have won against Churchville and Wood Dale," explained Mr. Anderson. "Those close games are tough to lose."
Center Claire Z. exclaimed, "We were very excited and wanted to beat the teams we lost to earlier, so badly."
Some of the players identified keys to winning more games earlier this season. Claire believed that the team should have worked harder at their offense and lay-ups.
Guard Julia N. said, "The team needed to keep control of the ball and not let the other team get it."
Claire, Julia, and teammate Blaise M. agreed that Mr. Anderson was a great coach.
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“I loved stealing the ball during games. It was great seeing the other team’s reaction.” |
Julia added, "Mr. Anderson is very cool. He's really positive and made practice fun."
The team members have enjoyed their basketball experience.
Blaise said, "I loved stealing the ball during games. It was great seeing the other team's reaction."
Claire loved when they finally won a game against Springwood.
"This was a very enjoyable team to coach. I'm looking forward to seeing these girls improve in their learning, success, and enjoyment in the sport of basketball," Mr. Anderson said.
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Sixth and seventh grade girls enjoy the experience
By Tricia H. Assistant finishing editor
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| Sixth and seventh grade coach, Mr. Poremba, gives the team pointers during a timeout against Springwood. | |
The sixth and seventh grade basketball team was pumped, and ready to go all the way to the top. They tried very hard, despite ending the season with a 3-9 record.
"The team did very well this season. They learned fast and worked hard," Coach Poremba said.
"The most difficult game of the season was the game against Westfield, but we looked at every game as a challenge," he added.
When asked who the most talented and the hardest working players were, Coach Poremba named the following (in alphabetical order): Michella C., Jacqueline C., Stephanie D., Kara F., Danielle F., Tess F., Tricia H., Katie N., Judi P., Elizabeth R., Jackie R., Sylvia S., Callie S., and Natalie W. (the entire team).
"I hate to mention just one," he added.
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“Their effort and their athleticism are definitely their strong points,” Mr. Poremba said. |
"I really hope they are having as much fun as I am," he concluded.
The players had a lot to say too.
"The coach is pretty good, he knows a lot about basketball," Katie Nummer, seventh grade, (center) said.
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“The games have been adrenaline rushing and heart pumping,” commented seventh grader Michelle M. |
"One of my best moments as a member of the team was when Emily G. hit Mr. Poremba in the head with the ball," Katie stated while laughing. "Mr. Poremba is just hilarious."
As you may have noticed, the team received new uniforms this year.
"We wanted new uniforms for some time, and Mr. Andersen was able to get them for us," Coach Poremba commented.
"I think that the new uniforms are really cool. Being a sixth grader, it's great that we get a chance to get brand new uniforms," Tess Frawley commented.
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“The new uniforms are nice, but the shorts were a problem,” Callie S., seventh grade, commented. |
"The new uniforms are ok, but when you washed them, the numbers started to come off," Katie N. added.
Overall, the team was pleased with their season and their new gear.
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Out with the old, in with the new!
By Brittany O.
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| Eighth grade cheerleaders, Lindsey M. and Nicole M. model the new cheerleading uniforms. | |
The coaches wanted us to look like a team, but we didn't. We were tired of being made fun of and were embarrassed to see the other schools with the nice uniforms while the ones we were wearing were ten years old.
The sixth and seventh graders cheerleaders got the news that we're finally getting new uniforms. We are all so happy and can't wait until they come.
Many members of the seventh grade cheerleading squad had thoughts about the new uniforms.
"I feel relieved that we're getting new uniforms and that we don't have to wear the old ones. I like the idea of looking the same as the eighth graders." said Crystal M.
Brianne F. said, "They're better than the old ones. We will finally look like a team."
Rachelle R. commented "I am excited that were getting new uniforms. Now we'll look better."
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Brianne F. said, “They’re better than the old ones. We will finally look like a team.” |
These new uniforms are a great thing for our squad. They will give us more confidence and show our Charger pride.
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Sixth grader shoots and scores for the Hornets
A profile of forward Jennifer L.
By Colleen B.
Peacock has many athletic students, and one of the most popular sports here is soccer.
Many of them were on the Itasca Hornets soccer team last fall.
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Jennifer has been playing soccer since she was four and enjoys it very much. |
She decided to join the team because she thought it looked like a very fun activity to participate in.
The Hornets had two practices every week. They began with different drills, like passing, shooting or running.
Afterwards, the players stretched out and then they split the team in two and played a scrimmage. Jennifer liked practices but enjoyed the games even more.
Jennifer plays in many games every season. Before a game, the team started out by exercising. Then they did some shooting drills.
They started the game after drills.
At the end of the game the players were rewarded with treats.
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The Hornets had a pizza party to finish off a great year. |
At the end of the year the players get trophies. Jennifer owns twelve trophies from every season she has played in.
The Hornets had a pizza party to finish off a great year.
The Hornets played their last game on November 1, 2003 in Roselle. They lost one game this season, tied one game, and won the rest of their games.
Jennifer loves to play soccer and hopes to continue to play in the future.
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Bears play hard and look to the future
By Geo N.
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| Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Rex Grossman at Bears training camp in July 2003. | |
Perhaps as a sign of good things to come, the Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday, 13 to 10.
In that game, the Bears started their rookie Rex Grossman as quarterback. It was Grossman's first regular season game in the NFL. He threw for 157 yards and completing 13 of 30 passes without scoring a touchdown.
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Then Tillman ripped the ball out of Moss’s hands for the interception. |
The Bears really stopped the Vikings when rookie Charles Tillman ripped the ball out of the hands of Randy Moss, when he was trying to catch a touchdown pass.
Randy Moss was in the air and had the ball in his hands. Tillman had jumped into the air too. Then Tillman ripped the ball out of Moss's hands for the interception. He saved the game for the Bears.
Even though the Bears' playoff hopes are ruined, they will have next season to play their young rising stars and hopefully make the playoffs.
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Lake Park Marching Band marches into victory
By Samantha H.
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| The Lake Park Lancer Marching Band percussion line performs at the Bands of America Preliminaries in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 13, 2003. | |
Shannon H., a drum major of the marching band, is my sister so I got the inside scoop on how marching band works.
She said, "The most rewarding things about marching band are the friendships that are formed and the sense of accomplishment that you get from excelling and succeeding."
She also said "Mr. Snoeck is an amazing band director and person. He is the best at what he does, and we band members are honored to be his students. He pushes us to be the best, and has become one of the most important people in my life."
Shannon then added, "Although it involves a lot of work, Peacock students should join marching band because it is a great feeling to be one of the best!"
I know a lot of people who think they won't join the marching band when they get to Lake Park. That is exactly what my sister thought, but she joined and there is nothing else she would rather do.
The Lancers are the Illinois state champions, and they made it to the semi-finals in the national Bands of America contest this year.
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