SAINTS WINTER SPORTS – report Jan. 22, 2008
by Mark Kempf, Athletic Director

High School Women's Basketball:

We continue to build and grow and get wins for both of our high school basketball teams. The girls had a barn burner of a game last Thursdays against Ventura County Christian High School. The game was a back and forth affair, with 11 different lead changes throughout the game. Hannah Rhodes had 12 points and Lindsey Luebbert had 13 points with three (3) point baskets. Ventura County had their leader Ashley Hinton lead their attack with 20 points and 12 rebounds.

The nail biter came down to the last six seconds of the ball game. Hillcrest needed to score and score quickly. Lindsay Luebbert bringing the ball up the floor finds Hannah Rhodes open. Hannah begins her drive to the basket and is fouled before the shot. We are in the bonus, so Hannah will be shooting a (one-an-one) with six seconds left in the game. She needs to hit the front end to tie, the second to win. Hannah hits both to win the game by one. Final score Hillcrest 28, Ventura 27. Hannah “Clutch” Rhodes helps Hillcrest go to a 3-11 overall record and 3-5 Omega League record. Ventura’s League record drops to 4-3. Our girls continue to fight for a possible wild card birth into the playoffs. KEEP IT UP SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillcrest Christian High School – Saints

#5 Hannah Rhodes Junior

#10 Lindsay Luebbert Junior

#11 Jane Park Sophomore

#12 Elyse Menger Senior

#14 Kyli Keslar Sophomore

#15 Ellie Rossi Junior

#20 Chloe Lee Freshman

#22 Lindsey Kelleher Sophomore

#23 Megan Ameche Senior – Injured – out for the season

#24 Christine Lim Sophomore

Head Coach – Chuck Brown

Middle School Basketball:

Our 7&8 grade boy’s basketball team got their first win this past Friday against Cornerstone Christian School. Lead by Cody Cordell, Matthew Holloway and Connor Ahern, our team played great defense and pounded both boards. The final score 29-20 showed the fruits of their labor.

Hillcrest Christian 7&8 Grade Boys Team

Connor Ahern 8th

Michael Alexander 8th

Cody Cordell 7th

Matthew Holloway 8th

Seth Kendall 8th

Peter Kim 8th

Jake Knapp 8th

Head Coach – Darren Yui

5&6 Grade Boys Basketball:

Our 5&6 grade boys battle hard against Cornerstone Christian School, but came up short losing 29-15. The team continues to gel and develop their team chemistry under the direction of Coach Tom Rettinger and Assistant Coach Tony Vieira. It should be exciting to see the tallest team in the TVCAL find their groove. When they do, watch out league the big boys are coming!!!! Go Saints!!!!!

Hillcrest Christian 5&6 Boys Team

Austin Caccavo 5th

Justin Moore 6th

Sammy Rettinger 5th

Teddy Rettinger 6th

Dante Shane 5th

Alex Smith 5th

Lucas Vieira 5th

Mitchell Williams 5th

Head Coach – Tom Rettinger

Assistant Coach – Tony Vieira

5&6 Grade Girls Basketball:

The 5&6 grade girls battled and out muscled Cornerstone Christian School. The girls showed great hustle and toughness to start their TVCAL league schedule winning 26-14. Under the leadership of Head Coach Derek Barksdale and Assistant Coach Heidi Ross, we look forward to a very exciting season!! Go Saints!!!

Hillcrest Christian 5&6 Girls Team

Jennifer Bitterly 6th

R’Mani Gamble 5th

Megan Holloway 6th

MacKenna Kelleher 6th

Arianna Macaluso 6th

Morgan Ross 6th

Nikkie Werner 6th

Head Coach – Derek Barksdale

Assistant Coach – Heidi Ross

For we are Saints born, we are Saints bred.

We’ll be Saints till the day we’re dead.