8th+Grade

8th Grade Coach Laurie Davidson ldavidso@psd202.org

Our team has an opportunity to attend a DePaul University basketball game on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. I will need a few parents to volunteer to attend and car pool kids to the game. Please email me at: ldavidson@psd202.org ASAP if you are interested in attending and helping out with transportation. If we do not get enough volunteers the event will not happen. See the attached form for details. The 8th grade boys’ basketball team would like to give a “shout out” to Ms. Condon for hooking us up with DePaul tickets last night. We enjoyed watching the Blue Demons defeat Cal Poly!


 * You rock Ms. Condon!!!**!

12/21/11 Tournament Congratulations to the 8th grade boys’ basketball team for a strong second place finish in the Paw-Pac Tournament. Our team held its own against the undefeated Falcons and put forth a tremendous amount of effort in doing so. However, in the end the Falcons prevailed 60-32. Kevin led the team in scoring with 21 points followed by Josh who added 8 points. The Huskies made 14 of 20 free throws and held their leading scorer to just 12 points. The team ended the season with an impressive 8-5 record.

This team should be applauded for their commitment, hard work, and relentless pursuit of success. They truly did an admirable job of representing Heritage Grove. Be sure to congratulate them today! The team would also like to thank those teachers who attended the game last night.
 * *Uniforms should be turned into Mr. Brand no later than January 13th 2012 **

12/21/11 Tournament HG vs Indian Trail

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys’ basketball team for their well-deserved victory last night in the Paw-Pac Tournament. The Huskies came ready to play and executed the game plan to perfection. Our defense shut down their top scorer, our post players dominated the boards and the team hit 24 of 28 free throws to secure the 48-31 victory. Josh G. was a force to be reckoned with knocking down 22 points for the team. Kevin K. added to the offensive attack contributing 14 points. The entire team should be proud of their superb effort!

Come out to support your Huskies as they take on the # 1 seed JFK who is undefeated. Our Huskies plan on adding one to their loss column tonight!

Let’s pack Indian Trail and show our Huskie Pride! Game time is 5:15pm

Tournament HG vs Aux Sable 12/19/11

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys’ basketball team for advancing to the semi-final game of the Paw-Pac tournament. Last night our Huskies took on the Bulldogs from Aux Sable. The game was tied 8 all after one quarter before the team’s full court press stymied the Bulldogs forcing numerous turnovers in which we capitalized on. After holding Aux Sable to just 5 points in the second quarter, our Huskies went on an offensive run scoring 16 points to take a comfortable 24-13 lead into halftime.

In the second half our defense held strong, we dominated the defensive boards, and hit 10 of 14 free throws to cruise to a 44-23 victory. Kevin K. led all scorers with 12 points followed by Alex P. with 10 points and Josh G. contributed 9 points for the Huskies. Also scoring for the team were: Josh H. with 7 points and both John F. and Sean K. added a bucket.

Come out to Indian Trail today and support your Huskies as they try and avenge their losses to Indian Trail. Game time is 5:30 p.m. and we need to pack the place with our fans!

12/15/11 HG vs Aux Sable

Last night the 8th grade boys’ basketball ended their regular season in fine fashion by sweeping Aux Sable. In game one the Huskies came out firing on all cylinders and quickly pounced on the Bulldogs scoring 32 points in the first half. Our dogs were on fire hitting a plethora of perimeter shots and dominating the defensive boards. Kevin K. lit them up for 23 points, followed by a strong offensive performance from Josh G. who added 13 points for the team. Three other players who chipped in 6 points were: Alex P., Josh H., and John Fl. Chris J. drained a three pointer and Sean K. scored a bucket. The final score was HG-59 and Aux Sable 21. The team finished third in the conference standings with a 6-4 record.

In game two the Huskies picked up where they left off outscoring their opponents in 3 of the 4 quarters. The offense looked sharp scoring a season high 27 points. John F. led all scorers with 8 points followed by Chris J. and Adam C. who both added 6 points. Michael M. knocked down a three pointer and Adrian S. hit a pair of free throws. The final score was HG-27 and Aux Sable-17.

Congratulations to both teams on a tremendous season. Your dedication and hard work has paid off.

Come out and support your Huskies Monday in the opening round of the Paw-Pac Tournament. The team plays a 5:30 p.m. game against Aux Sable.

12/13/11 HG vs Indian Trail

Last night the 8th grade boys’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Indian Trail. In game one, the team was behind 11-22 at the half, but scratched and clawed their way back into the game down 19-22 after three quarters. Our post players shut down their inside scoring and the team held the Wildcats scoreless in the third quarter. In the final quarter two free throws by Kevin K. tied the game 27-27 with less than a minute to go. With time running out and the score tied the Huskies turned over the ball a few times which led to the game winning shot by the Wildcats. The final score was HG-27 and Indian Trail 32. Alex P. and Kevin K. combined to score 19 points for the team. In game two our Huskies held their own tying the game 12 all at the half. Our offense sputtered in the third quarter, but the team rebounded in the last quarter and at one point it was 21-26 in favor of the Wildcats. Michael M. knocked down an NBA three pointer to help the dogs get back into the game. The game was close till the final few minutes with the Wildcats outscoring the team 30-20. John Fleming was the leading scorer for the team, contributing 8 points. Congratulations to both teams for displaying their Huskie pride. I am proud of your relentless pursuit of success.

12/12/11 HG vs Kennedy

Last night the 8th grade boys’ basketball teams dropped a pair of games to JFK. In game one it was a physical and high paced game with our Huskies battling to keep the game within reach. At the half the score was 21-16, Kennedy in the lead. In the second half our team rallied in the second and fourth quarter outscoring the Falcons 10 to 8 and 14 to 10 with the help of a season high 70% success rate at the free throw line. Kevin K. scored 15 and Josh G. contributed 8 points for the team. Despite a solid effort by the entire team we fell short, losing 45 to 33. The team is now 5-3 overall.

In game two the score was close at the half with our team down only three points. The Falcons came out strong in the second half and nearly ran away with the game leading 20 -7 at one point. But our Huskies refused to give up, out-hustling JFK and forcing numerous Falcon turnovers in the fourth quarter. Their hard work paid off as they scored 15 points in the final quarter and were closing in on the Falcon lead. Time ran out on our team, but not before an impressive comeback. The final score was JFK-26 and HG-22.

Both teams should be proud of their effort. Come out tonight and cheer on your team as they take on cross-town rival Indian Trail.

12/6/11
 * HG vs Ira Jones**

Congratulations to both 8th grade boys’ basketball teams for their victories over Ira Jones last night. In game one the Huskies bolted out of the gate scoring 10 points before the Eagles even got a bucket. Our team continued to hit big shots and led 29-20 at the half. The Eagles came back in the third quarter to make the game a barn burner. In the fourth quarter our Huskies hit 4 of 6 free throws and a 3-ball to secure a 45-37 victory. Kevin K. led all scorers with 20 points and Sean K. dominated the offensive boards scoring a season-high 14 points. The team is now 5-2 overall in conference play.

Game two was just as exciting as the first game with the Huskies winning a nail biter in overtime! The Huskies were behind at the half, but came storming back to take the lead 14-12 at the end of the third quarter. With time running out and the team down by two, Adam C. drove coast to coast and hit a shot to send the game into overtime! Key free throws by John F., Ethan M. and Adam C. sealed the 27-23 victory. The entire team should be proud of their effort!

12/5/11 **HG vs Timber Ridge** Last night the 8th grade boys’ basketball teams defeated Timber Ridge. In game one it was all Huskies, with Josh G. and Kevin K.leading the offense. Both players scored 18 points for the team. Our scrappy defense and solid rebounding held the Wolves at bay for the entire game. Other scorers for the team were Alex P. with 6 points and Jake B. added 4 points. The final score was HG-51 and Timber Ridge-15. The team is now 4-2 overall. In game two the team played its best game of the season with the team’s offense firing on all cylinders. Adam C. stole the show knocking down 17 points and was helped by John F. who chipped in 4 points. In addition to these scorers, there were six other Huskies who also scored in the game! The team’s defense dominated the boards and forced the Wolves to commit several turnovers in which we capitalized on. The final score was HG-36 and Timber Ridge-18. Congratulations to both teams for an outstanding performance!

12/1/11 **HG vs Aux Sable** Congratulations to both 8th grade teams for their sweep of Aux Sable last night. In game one, the Panthers pounced on our Huskies early on until Kevin K. bombed a half court shot at the end of the first quarter to swing the momentum in our favor. After battling back to lead at half-time, the team kept their composure and executed their press which caused numerous Panther turnovers. Consistent rebounding by our big guys held the Panthers at bay. This helped keep the team in the lead the rest of the way. Kevin K. led all scoring with 20 points followed by Josh G. who added 8 points. The final score was HG 37 and Aux Sable 32. The Huskies are now 3-2 overall.

In game two the Huskies also defeated the Panthers with a score of 20-10. Rene O., Anwar A., and Jake B. all hit 3 pointers to help pace the team’s offense. Solid defense by the team and execution of plays under our hoop were the keys to the victory! Both teams played well and should be proud of their effort.


 * __Reminder:__** Today’s practice will promptly end at 4:30p.m. Be sure to have transportation arrangements made.

11/30/11 **HG vs Indian Trail** Last night the 8th grade basketball team took on a tough Indian Trail team. Game one was a see-saw affair with the Huskies battling till the very end before falling short. The Huskies led 17-14 at the half and 24-22 at the end of the third quarter. In the final seconds of the game our Huskies had a chance to take the lead, but could not convert the free throws. The Wildcats then sealed the victory with a fast break layup. Leading scorer was Josh G. who scored 10 points, followed by Kevin K. who added 8 points. Despite a solid team effort our Huskies were defeated 32-29. The “A” team is now 2-2 overall. In game two the Huskies fiercely battled, but did not end up with the victory. Despite leading at the half, the team could not keep the momentum late into the game. In the end the Huskies fell short losing 34-22. Scoring for the dogs were: Adam C., John F., Jake B., and Chris J..

Congratulations to both teams for a tremendous effort last night!

11/28/11 Last Tuesday the 8th grade boys’ basketball team defeated Drauden Point outscoring the Panthers 37-29. Our Huskies came from behind early on to lead 19-14 at the half. Sharp shooting from Josh G. and Alex P. helped the team take the lead and never relinquish it. Solid defense was the key to victory. Our team held the Panthers to just 2 points in the second quarter! Scoring for the team were Josh G. 15 points, Alex P. 12 points, and Justin C. and Kevin K. both chipped in 6 points. The Huskies are now 2-1 on the season. In game two, it was a dog fight with the Huskies losing the battle 20-16. The team played well and should be proud of their effort. Scoring for the Huskies were: Jake B. 4 points, Chris J. 4 points, J. 4 points and both DeAndre R. and Adam C. scored a bucket.

Come out and support your team tomorrow when they take on Indian Trail.

11/18/11 Last night the 8th grade boys’ basketball teams took on a tough Kennedy team. In game one, our Huskies battled fiercely out-hustling and rebounding the Falcons in the first half. The team only trailed by a point at the half. In the second half the game remained close before the Falcons eventually pulled away with the help of offensive put-backs in the paint and sharp outside shooting. The final score was HG-34 and Kennedy-52. Kevin K.led the offense with 13 points, followed by Justin C. who chipped in 11. The Huskies are now 1-1 on the season. In game two our team put forth a tremendous effort, but fell short losing, 25-36. Kevin J. led the team in scoring with 11 points, followed by John F.’s 9 points. In addition to scoring, Fleming also dominated the boards snatching up a ton of offensive and defensive rebounds.

Congratulations to both teams for their hard work and impressive start to the season.

11/16/11 Last night the 8th grade boys’ basketball opened the season against Ira Jones. The Huskies slow start and the Eagles sharp shooting helped the Eagles pull out in front early. At the half the Eagles led 15-12. But in the second half our defense held the Eagles to only 2 points in the third quarter while our offense outscored them in both the third and fourth quarters. Kevin K. scored 17, Josh G. scored 11, and Alex P.chipped in 4 for the team. The final score was HG-32 and Ira Jones -24. Game two was a well-fought battle between both teams. The Huskies came from behind with the help of DeAndre R.'s perimeter shooting and John Fleming’s tough inside post scoring. Both scored 9 points for the team. After three quarters the game was close with the Eagles leading by a point 20-19. The final quarter had the Eagles winning the offensive battle. The final score was HG 22 and Ira Jones 26. Congratulations to both teams on a great start! Come out and support your 8th grade team tomorrow when they take on Kennedy.