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Always in the Stands, UA CHEER Keeps Focus on Exciting Volleyball Season

Keeping the Crowd Entertained Game after Game

On Tuesday evening, the Ursuline Academy Volleyball program began its 2010 season with its home opener against Northlake Christian High School. The team cruised to a 3 – 0 match victory to open the season on the same evening the team unveiled its 2009 State Champions banner. We would like to thank the cheerleaders for their presence at today’s game and each of the team’s upcoming games. Check back next time for pictures of our dance team The Lionettes.

Below are some action shots from today’s game.

With Exodus of Last Year’s Senior Class, New Starting Lineup Getting Noticed

Barre '14 is Quickly Establishing Herself As a Major Threat within High School Volleyball

Congratulations to Coach Juan and the Ursuline Academy Volleyball program for another strong showing during the 2010 pre-season. Last week, the team traveled to McGehee to participate in a three team scrimmage. This week, the team invited two teams to its home court to participate in the last of the scrimmage games prior to the Chalmette Jamboree. With the season opener quickly approaching, Coach Juan and our Lions are attempting to put all the pieces together and to map out a strategy that will return the team to Kenner, La in November for the rare opportunity to DEFEND a state championship.

The pictures listed below were from the 4:00 pm and 6:00pm games. Thee are pictures from the varsity game and from the junior varsity game therefore be sure to congratulate both teams for a strong effort. In the 4:00pm, our Lions faced-off against a one time district rival Sacred Heart bringing back memories of the old days when the two teams would keep you on the edge of your seat and leaving you with an anxiety attack. In the 6:00pm game, our Lions faced off against Central Catholic High School.

When it was all said and done, Ursuline Academy fans walked off of the court feeling pretty good about the progress of this year’s team. With a strong fan base, and a strong desire to repeat, expect to see UA standing tall at the big dance! 

New Coach, New Plays, Same Desire to Win It All

Dixon '11 Returns for Her Fifth and Final Season

The 2010 – 11 Ursuline Academy basketball team will begin play in November under the leadership of first year Head Coach Lanie Griffin. With many stars from last year’s season, including Deamer ‘14, Eymard ‘12, Morton ‘11, and Dixon ‘11, returning to the team and the additional of new talent, UBALL is excited to start teh season. However, before the season can start, the team will hold an informational meeting on Monday, August 23 for all RETURNING players. This is not a meeting for athletes who are considering participating this season. A meeting for prospective players will be held at a later date.  At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to speak with Coach Griffin as she outlines the goals and policies of the upcoming 2010 – 11 season.

The meeting will be held during the evening time, therefore, each player is asked to contribute to the meeting by bringing with them a dish for a pot-luck dinner. Coach Griffin will give details to each player at a later date.

• Date – Monday, August 23
• Time – 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Ursuline Cafeteria

As always, we look forward to UBALL having another successful season. The road to state begins soon … get on board now!

All questions regarding this meeting should be sent to Coach Lanie Griffin at lgriffin@ursulineneworleans.org

Ursu-online staff

Team Looking to Build on Recent Success

Coach Gardner and his army of swimmers will once again battle the local areas best swimmers as the start of the 2010 swim season quickly approaches.

In his fourth season as Head Coach of the Ursuline Academy High School Division wim Team, Coach Gardner has directed his squad through three successful seasons. In his first season, the team finished as District Runner-Up only to return the following season and capture the District Championship. Last season, UA fought to the end of the season in an attempt to retain its title prior to losing the championship to Cabrini High School. These two schools have battled back and forth over the past few years and have created a very healthy, fun rivalry which will continue into the 2010 season.

Ursuline Swimming will return a number of its stars from last season including four-time State Champion Katie Stahel ‘12 and the 2009 M0st Improved Swimmer Renee Bonnaffons ‘13.

On behalf of the entire Ursuline Academy family, good luck to Coach Gardner and Ursuline Swimming.

Ursu-online staff 

Coach Juan and Ursuline Volleyball Have Friendly Pre-Season Workout with McGehee and Mount Carmel

The defending Division III State Champs Are Putting Pieces Together for a Possible Repeat

On Friday afternoon, the defending Division III State Champions participated in itsfirst competitive match of the season. What made today’s game worth attending was that for the first time ever, when someone says “The defending state champions” they could be speaking of our Ursuline Academy Volleyball team. Last year’s history making event was special and will forever be treasured, however, that elusive trophy is now securely housed in the MBO Athletic Center. When Ursuline Volleyball walks through the MBO and passes the trophy case, they are no longer looking at the trophy that is there, but instead, are looking to put a second trophy side by side with the most special award our athletic department has in its possession.

Coach Juan and his team has a tall order ahead of them. They must find a way to fill the void left by the departure of one of the Academy’s most athletic senior classes. With many of last year’s superstars now enrolled in colleges across the state, Ursuline Volleyball will need a number of last year’s players to step up and take a leadership role on the team. The good news for Ursuline fans is that this year’s team looks very explosive and talented. With Marci Holstein ‘11, Jeanette Rimmer ‘12, Courtney Deidrich ‘12, Lauren Barre ‘14, Rachel Rabalais ‘13 and more, the odds of Ursuline Academy returning to Kenner, La in November appear to be very good. All the team wants is the chance to defend its title .. after watching the team during its first tri-scrimmage, we are confident our Lions will get the opportunity to stand face to face with the state’s best and defend its title.

Good Luck, Ursuline Volleyball!

Ursu-online staff

Hello to all of our athletes!

This is a quick reminder that before you can become a member of one of our many excellent teams, you must submit all of the necessary paperwork. You can find the needed forms on the STUDENT LIFE section of our web site (click the High School tab on the main page and you will see the student life link).

Remember, you can not participate in ANY aspect of the team (practices, meetings, etc) without first submitting your forms to either your Head Coach or to Athletic Director Coach Bonnaffee.

Ursu-online staff

Coach Davis and CC Ready to Run in 2010

Coach Davis and members of CC cheer on their team during a race at City Park

Coach Davis and the returning members of the UA Cross Country team invite all atudents to participate in the upcoming 2010 Cross Country season. Any interested student should attend the informational meeting to learn about the requirements for the 2010 team. Cross Country is a great way to make friends, stay in shape, and help represent Ursuline Academy throughout the state of Louisiana.

Details:

Date: Wednesday, August 11th

Time: 3:00pm in the MBO Athletic Center

Requirements : All paperwork (required by the LHSAA) must be submitted to Coach Davis either at the meeting or prior to August 13th. An athlete CAN NOT participate with the team in ANY practies without the proper completed paperwork. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.

Athletes should come to the meeting PREPARED TO PRACTICE becaue the first run of the season will occur at the conlusion of the meeting.

All questions about the meeting should be forwarded to Coach Karen Davis at kdavis@ursulineneworleans.org

Hope to see you at the meeting!

Ursu-online staff

Treadaway ‘12, Rabalais ‘13, and Hight ‘14 Lead Local Team to National Top Five Finish

The Trio Show Off Their Newest Piece of Hardware

On behalf of the entire Ursuline Academy family, we would like to congratulate Sarah Treadaway ‘12, Rachel Rabalais ‘13, and Meta Hight ‘14 for their recent success at the NSA World Series in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The trio is a small sample of the talent that will be on this year’s Ursuline Academy softball team. These three stars played for the PAC 16U team during the summer and will bring the experience and knowledge back to State St. to help ensure a successful season for Ursuline Academy softball.

Once again, congratulations to Sarah, Rachel, and Meta for a job well done and for representing Ursuline Academy.

Ursu-online staff 

Team Looks to Defend Its State Title; Come Watch the Team on State St.

2010 Should Be Another Exciting Season

2009 was without a doubt the most exciting year in the history of our athletic department. In November, the fans and students of Ursuline Academy erupted in jubilation when our varsity volleyball team defeated Notre Dame High School 3 – 1 to capture the academy’s first State Championship.

It is now time to get your spike on and come enjoy the excitement withUA Volleyball as they begin the fun, yet challenging task, of defending its state title. This is a tough challenge but a challenge that our team happily accepts. With Deidrich ‘12, Holstein ‘12,  Hollins ‘11 and more joining with the 2009 Most Improved Player Jeanette Rimmer ‘12, the upcoming season will be great.

First chance to see UA Volleyball:

• August 13th – McGehee Tri-Scrimmage (TBA)

First chance to see UA Volleyball on State St:

• August 20th – Ursuline Tri-Scrimmage (TBA)

Season Jamboree

• August 26th – Chalmette Jamboree (TBA)

First Regular Season Game:

• August 31st v. Northlake Christian at 4:00pm (JV/V) on State St.

See you there!

Ursu-online staff