MDP 2011 Girls JV Basketball Team

2012-01-23T12:52:00.000-08:00

JV Girls Play at Villanova University

On Tuesday, January 17th the MDP JV Girls Basketball Team played at halftime of the Villanova Women's Basketball game versus Penn. The girls were able to get to see a great game and enjoy all the sites and sounds and events surrounding a College Basketball game.

The team got to play for 7 minutes on the floor of the Pavilion at Villanova University and they all made the most of their playing time. Wild D. Cat, the VU mascot also got into the action on the court and got a kick out of getting some playing time with the girls and sat in for many pictures.

Thanks to Coach Michelle for arranging the opportunity for the team to experience playing on a University court, watch the talent of the Women's Basketball team, and get to take home some memories that will last a lifetime.

A Big "THANK YOU" to the Villanova Women's Basketball Team for allowing the MDP Girls to have such an "awesome experience"!!

Posted by Coach "M"

Pictures by Sue W, Cathy McN, Pam R, and Robert McK.

2012-01-23T10:10:00.000-08:00

"Nothing Matches" Practice

On January 13th, the MDP girls decided to once again show off their personality by having a "Nothing Matches" practice. Every girl did their best to have shorts, shirts and socks be as mis-matched as possible.

It made for a very colorful practice.

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2012-01-01T18:24:00.000-08:00

Helen Wilson Memorial
Christmas Tournanment

The MDP JV Panthers Tournament Team for the Helen Wilson Memorial Christmas Tournament was a mix of members of the BLUE and WHITE teams.

There were 14 members representing MDP for the JV Christmas Tournament.

The Tournament team members are shown left to right in the back row: Kelly M, Juliana M, Maddie H, Tori, and Karli.

The center row: Katelyn, Kelly B, Angel, Julianna K, and Lauren.

The front row: Molly, Maggie, Jaime and Gina.

Game Tee Shirts:

WarmUps:

Team Introductions:

Game Action:

Team Meeting:

Lauren Competing in Foul Shot Contest:

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Pictures by Sue W.

2012-01-01T18:23:00.002-08:00

JV Panthers Blue Team

The MDP JV Panthers BLUE Team has twelve very talented girls that they have been showcasing their skills in five games already this season.

The Blue team's members are shown left to right from top to bottom: Julia, Megan, Angel, Karli, Rachel, Kelly M, Lauren, Molly, Katelyn, Tori, Maggie, and Jaime.

Game Action Pictures:

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Pictures by Sue W.

2012-01-01T18:23:00.000-08:00

JV Panthers White Team

The MDP JV Panthers WHITE Team has twelve very talented girls that are ready to show off their skills and talents they are perfecting in practice.

The White team's members are shown left to right in the back row: Maddie H, Grace, Kelly B, Juliana M, Hope, Maura, and Coach Harvey

In the front row are: Lexi, Kalie, Maddie R, Gina, Julianna K, and Hannah

Pregame Prayer:

Tipoff:

Foul Shot:

Game Action Shots:

Posted by Coach "M"

Pictures by Sue W.

2012-01-01T18:22:00.000-08:00

Christmas Pizza Party

On December 16th, the JV Panthers celebrated the start of the Holiday Season with a Christmas Pizza Party.

After a very productive practice with both the BLUE and WHITE teams, the girls worked up an appetite, then feasted on pizza and cake to top off the evening.

The girls all showed off their individuality and personality by sporting their holiday colors and festive hats and shirts. This was the last practice for the combined teams before the break for the Christmas Holiday.

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St. Norbert's Coaching Clinic and Scrimmage

2011-11-29T08:43:00.001-08:00

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The JV Panthers Tournament Team visited St. Norbert's School in Paoli on Monday evening for a Coaching Clinic and Scrimmage.

Coach Bill M and Coach Michelle set up various scenarios for both offense and defense and ran the girls through a variety of plays, while providing feedback and instruction for the girls.

This coaching clinic provided the teams with a really good opportunity to practice plays used in games while giving them exposure to other teams in the league.

The teams then scrimmaged for about 15 minutes while the coaching staff provided immediate feedback and instruction throughout the game.

MDP would like to "Thank" St. Norbert's and their coaching staff for letting us visit their school and allow the girls another excellent opportunity to enhance their basketball skills.

Posted by Coach “M”

Photos by Sue W.

St. Monica's Basketball Tournament

2011-11-26T19:24:00.001-08:00

Monday, November 28, 2011

The JV Panthers Tournament Team played in the Christopher M. Jones Jr. Basketball Tournament at St. Monica's School in Berwyn, PA over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The tournament team consisted of girls from both the BLUE and the WHITE teams, and the team members for this tournament were Lauren, Tori, Juliana M, Jaime, Maddie, Kelly B, Maggie, Angel, Katelyn, Gina, and Julianna K.

In the first round on Friday, the team played against the St. Monica's JV Team, but the game ended in a loss for MDP by a very close score of 27 to 21.

The off-season rust was apparent at the start of the first game of the season...but in true "Panther Style", the girls shook off the sluggishness and ended the game strong, playing together as a team, despite the loss.

On Saturday, in the Consolation Game, MDP battled against St. Teresa of Avila and came away with a win. From the start of the game, the team was hot, and with one game under their belt, they played a very solid and competitive game. Offense was provided mostly by Juliana M, Lauren, Maddie and Tori, with some very impressive assist passes from Gina, Katelyn, and Kelly B, and Lauren.

Rebounding in Game 2 was much improved from the first game, with Gina, Jaime, Kelly B, Maddie, Lauren and Tori all helping out under the boards for both offensive and defensive rebounds.

Our defensive standouts in this game with St. Teresa were Julianna K, Tori, Maggie, Jaime and Juliana M, Gina, Katelyn and Kelly B, and several others hustling to the ball on every play.

"Thank you" to all the parents and family members that supported the team over the holiday weekend and we look forward to a great season for both the BLUE and WHITE teams.

A special thanks to our "Official Team Photographer", Sue W for taking so many great pictures!

Posted by Coach “M”

Photos by Sue W.