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Athletics
Mercy Athletic News…If you would like to be added to our weekly E-NEWS for athletic updates please send Mr. Charlie Dougherty your contact information: cdougherty@mercyhsb.com _______________________________________________________
This week in Mercy Athletics... February 9 - 15th
Dear Mercy Student-Athletes and Parents, SPRING SPORT MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING! Mark your calendars!!! We will be holding our annual parents meeting for parents of all students who will be participating in Spring Sports. These meetings are mandatory and are necessary for all parents to get information from the administration and coaches while understanding their role in Mercy Athletics. In addition, this will be your opportunity to directly ask questions to the administration and coaching staff. Please make sure you plan to attend the event!! Details are below: When: Tuesday March 3rdTime: 6:30 - 7:30pmLocation: Great Hall Who: ALL parents of Spring Student-Ahtletes!
_______________________________________ SPRING/WINTER SPORT ATHLETE WORKSHOP!
The Positive Coaching Alliance will be holding a workshop for all of our Spring and Winter sport athletes on Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 1:10pm in the cafeteria. This is Mandatory!! All Spring/Winter sport athletes are expected to be there unless working on English writing sample and/or are at Kairos. Please make sure you plan to be there! When: Wednesday, Feb. 11thTime: 1:10pm during Collaboration Location: Cafeteria Who: All Winter/Spring sport athletes ______________________________ ____________ ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Each week, we honor one student-athlete who we believe shows the qualities of leadership, character, and commitment we look for as a Mercy High School Crusader! This athlete is honored both on our Athletics wall in Kohl mansion and in our weekly E-News, announced during weekly announcements, and given a certificate. For this week, the athletics department would like to honor:
Shannon O'Grady - Varsity Soccer From our coaching staff: "Shannon has been on the Varsity team for the last 3 seasons. She has always made every effort to attend all of the events, is coachable and willing to learn, gives 100 percent in games and practice, and maintains a positive competitive spirit. A great ambassasor for Mercy, she is a part of a multi-Mercy graduate family who is always quick support our team with driving, hosting a team event, and attending our games"
Congratulations Shannon! Thank you for all your hard work and efforts to be a great role model for Mercy athletics!
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BASKETBALL
RESULTS:
2/3 - Varsity game Crystal Springs Uplands
V: 59-27 (W)
2/5 - Varsity game vs. Harker
V: 51-29 (W)
NEXT WEEK: 2/9 - 2/15
2/10 - Games @ The Kings Academy
JV: 4:00PM
V: 5:30PM
(2:00 dismissal for both teams. Round-trip bus)
2/12 - Games @ College of San Mateo (HOME)
FR: vs. Notre Dame San Jose @ 4:30pm
JV: vs. Castilleja @ 6:00pm
V: vs. Priory @ 7:15pm
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SOCCER
2/3 - Varsity Match vs. Pinewood
V: 1-1 (TIE)
2/3 - JV match vs. Sacred Heart
JV: 2-1 (L)
NEXT WEEK: 2/9 - 2/15
2/10 - Varsity vs. Eastside Prep @ Skyline
V: 3:30pm (2:00pm dismissal)
2/12 - Varsity vs. Mercy SF @ Sklyine
V: 3:30pm (2:00 dismissal) - SENIOR GAME!
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SWIMMING
Tryouts continue! Please report to the pool from 3:00-5:00 on Mon-Thursday for tryouts! Don't forget your suit, goggles, and towel!
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SOFTBALL
Tryouts continue! Please report to Cuernavaca park in Burlingame from 3:30 - 5:30pm Monday - Friday.
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LACROSSE
Tryouts continue! Please report to Gellert Field in Daly City from 3:30 - 5:30pm on Monday - Friday. Please bring your stick and proper shoes!
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TRACK AND FIELD Tryouts continue! Please report to the Kohl Mansion fish pond on Monday @ 2:45. Please dress appropriately (Running shoes and shorts)
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GYMNASTICS
Tryouts continue! Please report to GymTowne in South San Francisco from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on Monday -Friday. Address is: 289 Oyster Point Boulevard
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CHEER
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED _____________________________________________
DANCE NO EVENTS SCHEDULED ________________________________________
GO CRUSADERS!
January 30, 2015 Dear Mercy Student-Athletes and Parents, SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS ON MONDAY 2/2 Tryouts for Spring Sports begin this coming Monday, Feb. 2nd! Please note the location and time where each sport will be holding tryouts and come prepared!!! Swimming: Mercy Pool from 3:00-5:00pm. Please make sure to bring suit and goggles
Lacrosse: Gellert Park in Daly City from 3:30-5:30pm. Please make sure to dress accordingly for practice and don't forget your goggles and lacrosse stick!
Track and Field: Meet by the Kohl Mansion fishpond @ 2:45pm. Don't forget running shoes!
Softball: Cuernavaca Park in Burlingame from 3:30-5:30pm
Gymnastics: GymTowne in South San Francisco from 3:30-5:30
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Each week, we will be honoring one student-athlete who we believe shows the qualities of leadership, character, and commitment we look for as a Mercy High School Crusader! This athlete will be honored both on our Athletics wall in Kohl mansion and in our weekly E-News, announced during weekly announcements, and given a certificate. For this week, the athletics department would like to honor:
Ally Crowley - Varsity Basketball
From our coaching staff:
"Ally recently moved from JV to Varsity this week due to her hard work, dedication, positive attitude, and great leadership. She's fitting in very well and connected for 4 points and 3 rebounds in her first Varsity game againt Priory on Thursday!"
Congratulations Ally! Thank you for all your hard work and efforts to be a great role model for Mercy athletics!
There will be a Boosters Club Meeting on Wednesday, January 4th at 6PM in room 109. Please join us! Everyone is welcome to attend.
RESULTS: BASKETBALL 1/26 - Frosh game vs. Carlmont High School FR: 17-38 (L) 1/27 - Frosh game vs. Notre Dame San Jose FR: 13-41 (L) 1/27 - Varsity game vs. Harker V: 62-25 (W) 1/29 - Frosh game vs. Nueva Upper School FR: 24-23 (W)
1/29 - Varsity game vs. Priory @ CSM
V: 64-21 (W)
NEXT WEEK: 2/2 - 2/8
2/3 - Varsity game @ Crystal Springs Uplands V: 5:00pm(see coach for arrival time)
2/5 - Varsity game vs. Harker @ College of San Mateo
V: 5:00pm (see coach for arrival time)
SOCCER 1/27 - Varsity match vs. Mercy SF V: 5-0 (W)
1/27 - JV Match vs. TKA vs. Skyline College
JV: 1-1 (Tie)
1/29 - Varsity Match vs. CSUS
V: 1-8 (L)
1/29 - JV Match vs. Menlo School
JV: 0-1 (L)
NEXT WEEK: 2/2 - 2/8
2/3 - Varsity Match vs. Pinewood @ Skyline
V: 2:45pm (1:15 dismissal)
2/3 - JV Soccer match vs. Sacred Heart @ Skyline
JV: 4:15pm
January 23, 2015
SPRING SPORTS PRE-SEASON ATHLETE MEETINGS: Mark your calendars! We will be holding pre-season athlete meetings for all spring sports on Wednesday, Jan. 28th @ 1:15pm during collaboration. Please see meeting locations below. These meetings are for prospective athletes looking to participate in a sport this spring. If you have any interest in coming out for Softball, Lacrosse, Swimming, Track & Field, or Gymnastics, please make sure to be there! This is your opportunity to meet the coaches, get information, and ask questions before coming out for any team. Please note the following meeting locations:
Swimming - Meet in the bleachers by the pool
Lacrosse - Dance Studio
Track and Field - Weight Room
Softball - Cafeteria
Gymnastics - Kohl Mansion reception room _______________________________________
Tryouts for Spring Sports begin on Monday, Feb. 2nd! Please note the location and time where each sport will be holding tryouts! Swimming: Mercy Pool from 3:00-5:00pm. Please make sure to bring suit and goggles
Lacrosse: Gellert Park in Daly City from 3:30-5:30pm. Please make sure to dress accordingly for practice and don't forget your goggles and lacrosse stick!
Track and Field: Meet by the Kohl Mansion fishpond @ 2:45pm. Don't forget running shoes!
Softball: 2:45 - 4:30 @ Mercy Tennis courts
Gymnastics: TBA @ Pre-season athlete meeting _______________________________________
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Each week, we will be honoring one student-athlete who we believe shows the qualities of leadership, character, and commitment we look for as a Mercy High School Crusader! This athlete will be honored both on our Athletics wall in Kohl mansion and in our weekly E-News, announced during weekly announcements, and given a certificate. For this week, the athletics department would like to honor:
Arielle Gutierrez - Varsity Soccer From our coaching staff: "Arielle volunteered and played on JV last 3 seasons as the full time goalie and shares the position this year on Varsity. She always maintains a great team spirit, gives her best every practice and game, and manages her time to attend all dates. She maintains a great attitude in wins and losses, is open and coachable. A pleasure to have in our program and a great future Mercy Burlingame Ambassador!"
Congratulations Arielle! Thank you for all your hard work and efforts to be a great role model for Mercy athletics!
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Water Polo Takes First Win of the Season Over Hillsdale posted 9/11/14
The varsity water polo team competed against the Hillsdale Knights on Tuesday, September 9th in their first game of the season. The Crusaders had a well fought battle and took the win with a score of 11-9 over Hillsdale. Junior, Madison Gomes had 7 of the 11 goals scored for Mercy. Senior, Jordan Greene had one goal and performed great defensivley. Other goals were scored by Senior, Nina Moutoux and Senior, Norma Courey.
We can't wait to see what the water polo team has in store this season.
GO CRUSADERS! ________________________________________________________
Volleyball defeated by Notre Dame Belmont posted 9/11/14 September 9, 2014 The Volleyball teams of Mercy Burlingame and Notre Dame Belmont faced each other on Tuesday, September 9th at the Junipero Serra High School Gymnasium. The gym was packed with spectators and excitement.
The Tigers defeated the Crusaders at all three levels (F/JV/V). They were well fought battles, but in the end the Tigers took the win.
It was a great start to our fall season! Read more about the Varsity game in the SM Daily Journal - Click Here.
GO CRUSADERS! ________________________________________________________
Mercy Athletics off to a Great Start... posted 9/11/14 September 5, 2014: Mercy Varsity Golf defeats Notre Dame Belmont: Mercy 282 and NDB 297!
Varsity Volleyball sweeps Castilleja: Varsity goes all five games and wins in overtime and Freshman Volleyball wins in two games (JV did not play.)
The Cross Country team took first overall competing against NDB and Westmoor High School with a score of 37. Westmoor trailed behind with a score of 38 and NDB with a score of 52 (low score wins).
GO CRUSADERS!
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Miller Hit's One Out Of The Park! posted 5/9/14  Join us in congratulating Mercy High School Senior, Sabrina Miller, who has signed her letter of intent to play Softball for Notre Dame de Namur University. Sabrina accepted the offer to play at NDNU knowing the education she will receive as well as the opportunity to play the sport she loves, would give her the full college experience.
As the Captain of the Varsity Softball team at Mercy, Sabrina has mentored her team full of first time players. Her passion for sharing her knowledge and skill has helped to develop the team under Coach Scott Luciano. "Sabrina was asked to take on a leadership role for her team, due to her overall softball experience and her 'Work hard, Play hard' attitude! She was appointed team captain and took a true lead by example approach, as she leads the WBAL Foothill League in home runs, slugging percentage and runs batted in. Our season is not over yet, so I know there is even more in the tank and Brie will help the Crusaders achieve much more before we're done! Her talents will be missed at Mercy and I wish her well as she heads to NDNU to help strengthen the Argonauts softball program! Good Luck Brie!" - Coach Luciano
Sabrina's love for and ability to play the game enabled her to play "A" ball travel softball since the age of 11. For the past 5 years, Sabrina has been the starting Center Fielder for tow of the top organizations in Northern California. The San Jose Sharks and the San Jose Sting. Coach Rianda, NDNU, recruited Sabrina as his shortstop, or third baseman back in August of 2012. Since that time, Coach Rianda has also considered Sabrina to be his Cather, only time will tell...
Please come out to watch Sabrina play for the Argonauts next Fall! ________________________________________________________ Connolly to Play Volleyball at Regis College posted 5/9/14
 Senior Nicole Connolly has been recruited to play volleyball for Regis College. Regis College is part of the New England Collegiate Conference, a NCAA Division 3 school. Nicole has been playing volleyball since the fourth grade. As a Crusader, she has been part of the volleyball program for four year. She was named MVP in her freshman and senior years. Her Junior year she was named West Bay Athletic League Second Team All League and her senior year she was named West Bay Athletic League First Team All League. She has played for the 650 Extreme volleyball club since the 6th grade and has grown strength as a player by participating year round. Join me in congratulating her and wishing her luck as a Lion next year! ________________________________________________________ Former Athlete in Action... posted 4/11/14 MARKA BALLARD '13 
Ballard's Walk Off Caps Four Run Comeback In Final Inning of Split with ESU. _________________________________________________________________________ Track Athletes Break School Records posted 3/25/14 Mercy Track athletes competed at the De Anza College Invitational over the weekend and two athletes broke school records: Senior, Cassidy Carter broke her own school recrod for Pole Vault by hitting the mark of 10'0". Freshman, Emily Naughton broke the Frosh/Soph school recrod in the 200M relay with a time of 27.57. Form more detailed results from the meet CLICK HERE. _________________________________________________________________________ Varsity Basketball Defeated by Notre Dame Belmont in Division IV CCS Quarter Finals. posted 3/3/14
The varsity basketball team was defeated in a tough game against the Notre Dame Belmont Tigers on Saturday, March 1st. It was a great game against the tri-school rivals, but the Tigers had strong outside shooting which won them the game. This was the first time in two years that the Crusaders made an appearnce in the CCS Playoffs. We hope to see them out there again next season.
Congrats on a great season Crusaders!
_________________________________________________________________________ Varsity Basketball Advances to Division IV CCS PLAYOFFS - 8th seed posted 2/23/14 Earlier this afternoon the girls varsity basketball team was seeded 8th out of 16 teams in the Division IV CCS Playoffs. This seed allows a first round bye for the Crusaders with a home game on Thursday, February 27th at 7:00pm. The game will take place at College of San Mateo opponent tbd. For more information regarding the Div. IV bracket click here. Come support the team! GO CRUSADERS! _________________________________________________________________________
Santa Clara University to Honor the Jersey of Liz Bruno '82 - February 8, 2014 
Liz Bruno is a graduate of Mercy Burlingame '78, and Santa Clara University will be honoring her for her outstanding athletic achievements while playing basketball for the Broncos. Liz remains the all time re-bounder in SCU Basketball History for both women and men.
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 SCU will honor her by retiring her jersey number "42" during half time of the 2:00pm women's game against the University of San Diego. If you are interested in attending please email Mary Lund, mlund@mercyhsb.com, by Monday, January 13.
Mercy Burlingame's varsity basketball team will be attending the game to support the Mercy Alumna before their Senior Game on the same day. GO CRUSADERS! _________________________________________________________ Meghan Moyer headed to Cross Country State Championship posted 11/26/13  The Mercy girls’ cross country team took the eigth-place finish with one runner, Meghan Moyer, headed to state after the Central Coast Section cross country championships on November 16, 2013.
Sophomore, Meghan Moyer, took seventh place overall running the 2.9 mile race in 19 minutes. During the WBAL season she took the 5th place overall. The State Championsip will take place at Woodward Park, Fresno on Saturday, November 30th. The Division IV race begins at 12:50pm. _______________________________________________________________
Mercy will Host First Annual Alumnae Basketball and Soccer Games posted 11/12/13 Mercy Burlingame's first annual Alumnae Basketball Game will be played on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the College of San Mateo Gym*. The game time is set for 6:30pm. Mercy's first annual Alumnae Soccer Game will be played on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Franklin Field in Burlingame*. The game time is set for 12:00pm.If you are interested in participating in either of these games please RSVP to Daniella Matteucci at dmatteucci@mercyhsb.com no later than October 25, 2013. Please be sure to RSVP with your t-shirt size. We are also looking into hosting an alumnae Softball game this spring, stay tuned.We hope to see some of you out there!
*Franklin Field: Quesada Way, Burlingame, CA 94010
*College of San Mateo: 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402
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Congratulations to the Crusader's Cross Country Teams: posted 11/12/13 The JV Cross Country team finished in first place at the WBAL finals on Friday, November 8th. They have won the league for the second consecutive year and set a JV team record at the Crystal Spring Cross Country Course in Belmont. The Varsity team took a thrid place finish in the WBAL finals and have advanced to the CCS Cross Country meet. The meet will take place on Saturday, November 16 at Crystal Springs Cross Country Course in Belmont. They will race at 12:20pm. GO CRUSADERS!! _______________________________________________ Varsity Volleyball clinches Co-Champion Title for WBAL Skyline Division posted 11/12/13 The Varsity Volleyball team finished the season with a league record of 10-2. They worked hard and finished the season strong as Co-Champions for the West Bay Athletic League Skyline Division. This is the second consecutive year that Mercy has finished at the top. Congratulations Crusaders! _______________________________________________ Varsity Tennis Participates in the Notre Dame Belmont Tournament posted 10/4/13 The Notre Dame varsity tennis team hosted a tournament on September 28, 2013 at the College of San Mateo. Participating in the tournament were Notre Dame Belmont, Presentation, Mercy SF, and Mercy Burlingame. Each player played a total of two matches. The tournament gave the players an opportunity to compete against schools that they would not normally play. “The tournament was a great way to get competition outside of the league and the venue was also perfect,” Presentation Coach Ellen Fowler said. “The tournament was an amazing way for the girls to play a lot of matches before the season starts to get practice,” Mercy Burlingame Coach Janice O’Brien said. “We got to play different schools we usually do not play, and it was a good experience to meet new people, practice, and bond as a team and as a community,” Sahara Sorkin, a singles player for Presentation, said. The matches were competitive, and the games played were exhausting for some players, but the players brought optimism to the court. “It was a tough match. We all had to be up there early in the morning, and had to play out two matches. Even though we had some people playing sick and everyone was exhausted, we were still able to win with a clean sweep,” NDB singles player Riley McGlinchey said. “It was fun, but difficult because I kept on losing to NDB and Presentation. I am still a freshman though, so I am still hopeful on improving since this is only my second tournament so far, and I have improved a lot since then. My favorite part of the tournament was the feeling of scoring a point,” Lena Colter, a doubles player from Mercy SF, said. “It was a really fun game even through I lost. I got some good points though. My opponents were better than me and were really competitive, but that made me want to try harder and become better,” Mercy Burlingame doubles player Alexa Oropeza said. Overall, the tournament gave the athletes across the bay an opportunity to get better chance improve and was a success. “It was a very successful tournament, and we learned a lot, bonded and had a great experience,” Notre Dame doubles player Bridget Moriarty said. “I am so appreciative of Notre Dame hosting the tournament for more than forty girls since I know that it takes a lot of work. The tournament was also a great way for parents to see their kids play if they cannot during the week and are only free on the weekends,” Ellen Fowler said. _______________________________________________________
JV Volleyball takes second in the NDB Serve it Up Tournament posted 9/24/13
The Junior Varsity Volleyball team competed in the NDB Serve it up Tournament over the weekend. They faced top teams in the area including Sacred Heart Prep, Notre Dame Belmont and Woodside High School. The Crusaders finished second overall for the second year in a row. Notre Dame Belmont inched out the win in the third set of the championship game. Please see below for scores.
Mercy B vs Sacred Heart Prep: 2-1 (W) Mercy B vs Woodside: 2-0 (W) Mercy B vs Notre Dame B: 1-2 (L) _______________________________________________________
The Crusader Cross Country Team Victorious over Mercy SF in the Mercy vs Mercy Meet posted 9/19/13
The Cross Country team defeated Mercy SF in the annual Mercy vs Mercy Meet for the 8th year in a row. The Crusaders won with a score of 15-50 (lowest score wins). Sophomore, Meghan Moyer, took first place and Mercy Burlingame finished in the top five spots overall.
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FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL TAKES SECOND IN THE SILVER BRACKET AT SMHS TOURNAMENT posted 9/15/13 Congratulations to the Crusader Freshman Volleyball team for taking the second place standing in the silver bracket at the SMHS Bearcat Tournament. The Crusaders were defeated in the finals by the Menlo-Atherton Frosh team. Please see below for scores: Tournament Results: 3-2 Mercy vs Mills: 0-2 (L); 21-25, 20-25 Mercy vs South City: 2-1 (W); 25-20, 22-25, 15-10 Mercy vs Aragon: 2-0 (W); 25-15, 26-24 Mercy vs Mercy SF: 2-0 (W); 25-17, 25-21 Mercy vs M-A: 0-2 (L); 24-26, 16-25
Overall Record: 3-4-0 ________________________________________________________
posted 8/8/13 MERCY SOFTBALL PLAYERS MAKE HEADLINES... SAN BRUNO STORM 16U TEAM ASA "B" WESTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Kesaia Langi - As one of the youngest players on the team, Kesaia was one of the San Bruno Storm super utility players as stated by coach Chris Jordan. She played 2B and all of the OF positions. Wherever she was asked to play, she played and she played with confidence. When they needed a runner or start a rally, she'd find any way to get on base, even if that's getting hit with the ball. "I have had the honor of coaching Kesaia since she was 11 years-old and she continues to amaze as to her understanding of the game. Even as a bench player, there was never a time that she wasn't ready to go. Kesaia was a huge part of this winning season. This is a great player, student and young lady that you have at your school and you should be proud. As her coach, I'm truly proud to have had her a part of such an amazing team. I look forward to her participation and commitment in years to come." - Christopher Jordan _________________________________________ GO CRUSADERS!
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