Basketball

The St. Francis boys played host to Portland Christian in the schools' only scheduled varsity meeting of the year on Tuesday night at the St. Stephen's Family Life Center.  After suffering a tough loss to Collegiate last Saturday in the semi-finals of the All "A" Regional Tournament, the Wyverns rebounded with a win.   St. Francis jumped out to a commanding lead before a competitive fourth quarter got the Eagles into striking distance, but the Wyverns proved too much in winning 62-50. Greg Hamilton '15 led the way with 21 points and six assists, while Len Adams '14 had a double-double, grabbing 13 rebounds to go along with 12 points. Jaylon Hall '17  continued his impressive play, scoring 15 points to go with seven rebounds.

The same night, the girls hit the road for a JV contest with Whitefield Academy.  While they fell short of the win, Coach Butcher's report was positive.  He noted that the girls "care about their play and are holding each other accountable. I am truly enjoying the watching the passion build with this group."  The final score was 30-18 with exchange student  Fatima Ceballos leading all scorers with seven points for the Wyverns.

On Thursday night, the boys played host to Bullitt Central.  Although the team fought hard, they ultimately came up short. Despite the score, the Wyverns showed toughness and resiliency, proving that they would not back down from any opponent.  Stevie Mack '17 had eight points and eight rebounds and Greg Hamilton added six points and eight rebounds to lead the Wyverns.

While the boys enjoyed the luxury of home, the girls were on the road for a JV contest against nearby Presentation.  Another tough contest for the Wyverns; Anna Finklestein led the way with four points.  

The boys and girls are preparing for a Saturday afternoon trip to Cloverport to face the Aces of Frederick Fraize.  The bus will depart from the Downtown Campus at 11:00 a.m. for 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Central) game times.  

Bowling

  The St. Francis boys' and girls' bowling teams are preparing to begin the 4th Region Bowling Tournament on Saturday.  Saturday will be the team portion of the tournament.  The girls will start around 9:30 a.m., followed by the boys. The team's top bowlers will enter into the individual tournament later in the week.  The girls will bowl individually on Wednesday, February 5th and the boys will bowl on Saturday, February 8th.  The girls will be sending Aliya March '16, Kinsey Emerson '16, Bethany Strickler '17 and Grace Riely '15 to the event.  On the boys' side, Sam Edwards-Kuhn '16, Forrest Wourms '16, Ryan Petiprin '17 and JD Lanier '16 will participate.  

Announcing "A Taste of St. Francis"!

The St. Francis Athletic Committee is pleased to announce the creation of a brand-new book that will bring together the whole SFS community in support of our athletic programs! This attractive collection of recipes, artwork, and poetry that celebrates all things St. Francis is titled, appropriately,"A Taste of St. Francis!" We are now soliciting contributions for "A Taste of St. Francis" from everyone in the SFS community which will be sold to raise funds to benefit athletic programs on both campuses in the coming years.  

We need YOU!  Please submit your family's favorite recipe, a drawing, or a poem to us for potential inclusion in the "Taste of St. Francis".  We want students, parents, alumni, teachers, and friends of St. Francis to be represented! 

Submissions requested by January 31, 2014.  Please send electronically to Cassandra Zimmerman.