Basketball
St. John the Evangelist School has many great sports teams. These programs have been put into action by teachers, staff and parents at our school who realize that the well being of our students does not stop at text book education, but continues on with education of health and fitness. We at St. John the Evangelist School encourage all students to be involved with an after school activity, such as basketball. No student is ever turned away from participating on the team. Every student who tries out for the team is able to play, as long as they have the ability to try their best and display a positive and encouraging attitude.
Date: December 12, 2011
ST. JOHN’S BOYS’ JV’S WIN HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
The St. John the Evangelist’s Boys’ JV basketball team won the 24th Annual Sts. Peter and Paul Holiday Tournament, nipping Mount Carmel in the finale, 21-20. Will Gersky sank two free throws with 40 seconds remaining to lead the Eagles, who trailed 20-17 with a minute and a half remaining. Gersky was the star of the tournament pouring in 23 points in the Eagles 30-21 semifinal victory over St. Mary's on Saturday, December 10th, 2011, while dominating the boards. In Sunday's championship game, Gersky led the Eagles with nine points, but the combinded defensive pressure of mike Meier, Kevin Brown, and Ryan Dezzutti helped St. John the Evangelist School keep Mt. Carmel's Willie Gugliemo in check after he had scored the game's first six points. Callahan Healey dished out four assists and handed Mount Carmel's full-court press in the final. Tyler Sullivan added six points in the Eagles' championship game victory and was named to the all-tournament team along with Gerski and Jack Phalon, who threw in five points in the last two games.
Published in the 2011 St. John the Evangelist School Evangelizer:
Congratulations to the St. John Eagles Girls JV Basketball Team for qualifying for the 2011 State Tournament! The Girl’s JV team took 1st place in the Waterbury Parochial League. A special thank you to St. John the Evangelist parishioners and school board members who supported and worked so hard to aid in the addition of the gymnasium to the school. The girl’s basketball team would never have been possible if it weren’t for your hard work and determination to advance the school. You helped provide these young women with a sense of pride and accomplishment in the teamwork of basketball. Special thank you to Tom Cieslewski and the volunteer coaches, Head Coach Tony Teixiera and Assistant Coaches Joanne Eanniello and Joe Coppola.
This very special group of girls includes: Mary Collette 6th grade, Alexandra Eanniello 6th grade, Allie Gilland 6th grade, Jessica Shepack 6th grade, Jasmyne Palumbo 6th grade, Allison Riback 6th grade, Brandy Shukaitis 6th grade, Madison Burns 5th grade, Phoebe Coppola 5th grade, Maya Coppola 5th grade, Anna Armatruda 5th grade, Samantha Dassatti 5th grade, Monica Fenwick 5th grade, Karisa Shukaitis 5th grade, Caitlin Kinsella 5th grade and Grace Frohock 5th grade. God Bless you for providing the Girls JV Team with the strength and resources to succeed!