Latest Update on UA Athletics; Review and Upcoming Events

Here is an update on our athletic program:

UA TRACK AND FIELD Battles Mother Nature During Annual Season Opener

On Saturday, Coach Davis and the UA Track adn Field team traveled to Mandeville High School to participate in the Skipper Relays. Typically, runners in this meet have to battled very warm temperatures and the main concern is ensuring that the runners are taking in enough fluids in between races. However, on Saturday morning, the major concern was finding a dry spot around the track. With rain pooring down, UA TRACK AND FIELD had a wet start to the season… a season that could see UA TRACK AND FIELD become very competitive. Keep an eye on Kristen Miranda ‘10 who has continued to improve in javelin competition and her efforts and progress gives UA a legitimate shot at returning to the LHSAA State Championship. Click here to see a small sample of photos from the wet Skipper Relays.  UA TRACK AND FIELD can next be seen this Saturday in Baton Rouge as the team competes in the Catholic High Meet starting at 10:00am.

UA Golf Returns to the Course to Battle St. Martin’s

Last week, Coach Gardner and UA GOLF opened its 2009 season with a less than perfect performance. Coach Gardner admitted that the team was a little too nervous and wasn’t relaxed when they hit the greens. However, the second year Head Coach has stated that the team is now focused and prepared to deliver the performance that is expected of this up and coming young team. With senior Brooke Rafidi ‘09 making her season debut, expect to see UA GOLF perform very well against St. Martin’s. Join UA GOLF on Thursday at Chateau Country Club beginning at 3:00pm. UA GOLF — Taking A Swing At the Competition. (Okay, this is not their team theme, we simply believe it is funny to say).

UA TENNIS is Back and Returning to Its Old Form

After a slow, bumpy start to the season, UA TENNIS has rebounded and now the team is reminding its fans why UA TENNIS is the defending Regional Champions. Jasmine Roussell ‘09 and the dynamic duo of Tyler Castillo ‘10 and Sarah Meyer ‘10 will lead UA TENNIS against St. Martin’s on Wednesdat at 3:30pm at the UNO Tennis facility. Make plans to see our defending Regional Champs as they finish puttting the final touches on their game. Before you know, UA TENNIS will be making a move into the playoffs. Tennis matches are fun…. sit and relax while enjoying some great play.

UA SOFTBALL Begins Defense of District Title; Playoffs 2009 Within Sight

Over the weekend, UA SOFTBALL competed in the Hahnville Tournament in Luling, La. At the torunament, the team went 2 – 1 with wins over East St. John and Central Lafourche while dropping a game to Dominican High School. Sitting on a record of 11 – 6, Coach Garrison and ace pitcher Katie Ingles ‘11 will have their first district game of the season this Tuesday when the team competes against Xavier Prep. On Thursday, the team will travel to the Northshore to play against Northlake Christian. With close to ten games to play in the season, avoiding a majr second half collapse, UA SOFTBALL will finish the season well over the .500, hopefully district champions, and moving in the right direction at the start of Playoffs 2009. Also, mark your calendars and come see UA SOFTBALL play Ben Franklin on Saturday at Ben Franklin beginning at 11:00am.

UBALL Receives Post-Season Honors; McCarthy ‘10 Caps Off Superb Season

We would like to congratulate junior Liann McCarthy ‘10 and sophomore Schyler “Sky” Morton ‘10 for being named to the All-Metro team. Also, in his fourth year as Head Coach, Coach Fav ws named Top Coach within the Metro area after leading his team to the LHSAA Class 3A State Semi-Finals.

We also received word that all five members of UBALL’s starting lineup were given district honors at the district meeting. Congratulations to Liann McCarthy ‘10 for being named District Most Valuable Player. McCarthy ‘10 led the Lions in scoring this season and surpassed the 1,500pt mark for her high school career. Coach Fav was also named District Coach of the Year.

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