Wednesday, February 20, 2013
And other Golden Lions sports news from the past week.
The winter sports St. Pius X have concluded or entered the state playoffs while spring sports opened regular seasons last week. The girls' basketball team continues to be ranked No. 3 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution AAA poll while the boys' team moved into the top 10 at No. 10. Wrestling had two grapplers place in the state traditional meet. Soccer and tennis opened its regular seasons last week as baseball and lacrosse lift the lids on their regular seasons this week. Girls' basketball took its second region title in three years, knocking off Decatur 51-35 in the Region 6-AAA championship game. Jasmine Carter led the Golden Lions (25-3) with 24 points while Asia Durr added 13, including a 70-foot shot at the end of the first half. …
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
And other Golden Lions sports news from the last week.
As the calendar moves closer to February, the winter sports teams at St. Pius X are reaching the conclusions of the regular season while spring sports begin practice. The girls’ basketball team continues to sit in the No. 3 spot in the AJC AAA poll while Swimming and Diving climbed to No. 3 in the scoreatl.com A-AAAAA boys’ state poll and No. 4 in the girls’ rankings. Boys' basketball upped its record to 15-6 overall and 8-2 in Region 6-AAA play. St. Pius X knocked off Towers, 45-38 Tuesday. The Golden Lions followed with a 61-13 win over Cross Keys before stepping out of region play on Saturday. Excel Christian (20-1) defeated St. Pius X 64-62 at the buzzer in overtime. The cagers host Decatur Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. before travelling …
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Monday, January 14, 2013
The boys are ranked No. 8 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's AAA poll while the girls sit in the No. 3 spot.
With the end of the winter break and start of second semester last week, the St. Pius sports teams were back in action. Boys’ basketball entered the Atlanta Journal-Constitution AAA poll at No. 8 following three wins last week. The girls’ basketball team continues to sit in the No. 3 spot in the AJC AAA poll while swimming and diving climbed to No. 3 in the scoreatl.com A-AAAAA boys’ state poll and No. 4 in the girls’ rankings. Boys' basketball upped its record to 12-4 overall and 5-1 in Region 6-AAA play, giving the Golden Lions a half-game lead atop the region standings. St. Pius knocked off then-No. 10 Woodward in overtime 50-45 on Tuesday. Will Maguire led the way with 11 points as the Golden Lions held the War Eagles scoreless the …
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Monday, December 10, 2012
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As exams and the Christmas break approach, the St. Pius football team advanced to the Georgia High School Association AAA State Championship game with a semi-final win last Friday night. The basketball teams began region play last week, and swimming and diving opened its season. Wrestling hit the mats twice during the same stretch. The Golden Lion football team hosted North Hall in the semi-final round of the state playoffs. St. Pius (12-2) used two touchdowns each from Jack Spear and Ryan Braswell to earn a 31-6 win and a spot in the state championship game this Friday at the Georgia Dome. St. Pius will face Buford at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. This is the first time the Golden Lions have played for the title since they won the AA state …
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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Although winter sports are starting to kick into high gear at St. Pius, the Golden Lion football team continues to march on in the GHSA AAA state playoffs. The Golden Lions advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 2006 with a win last week. Both basketball teams opened the home schedules with wins, and wrestling hit the mats for the first time this season. St. Pius (11-2) defeated Washington County on Friday night 40-35. Jack Spear passed for two touchdowns, one each to Branden Mitchell and Nick Ruffin, and Ryan Braswell rushed for three scores. Mitchell also ran for 164 yards. Thomas O’Leary added two field goals of 43 and 45-yards. The Golden Lions forced three turnovers and held Washington County on downs inside the red…
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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While most were enjoying the Thanksgiving break, the football team at St. Pius hosted a second round Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AAA playoff game. The Golden Lions, ranked No. 7 in the AAA poll, advanced to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year and third time in four seasons. Boys' basketball and girls' basketball played in tournaments over the break. Football defeated Hart County, the No. 3 seed from Region 8-AAA, 31-15. The Golden Lions (10-2) were led by Branden Mitchell’s touchdown and 141 yards rushing. Ryan Braswell added two scores and Dalton Wilson found pay dirt once. Thomas O’Leary booted a 44-yard field goal as St. Pius marched on in the state playoffs. Matt Pearson led the defense with 13 tackles while …
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Monday, November 19, 2012
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With Thanksgiving approaching both basketball teams lifted the lid on their seasons, while football advanced in the state playoffs. Football continues to sit in the No. 7 spot in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution AAA poll. Girls' basketball opened the season ranked No. 8 in the AJC AAA poll. Football rushed to a 72-28 win over Dawson County in the first round of the AAA state playoffs. Ryan Braswell scored four touchdowns while rushing for 127 yards as three Golden Lions gained more than 100 yards on the ground. St. Pius (9-2) rushed for a school-record 525 yards in the win. Branden Mitchell ran for 104 yards and two scores while Nick Ruffin and Joey Connors rushed for a TD apiece. Jack Spear led all rushers with 148 yards. Ian Flinn …
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The Lady Golden Lions continue to soar, and the boys basketball team enters its regional tournament as a fifth-seed.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The regular season for the winter sports has concluded and most teams are entering region or state tournaments this week. The spring sport season has begun for two teams, with others beginning the regular season this week. Girls’ basketball moved one spot in both polls as it occupies the No. 4 spot in the latest Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) AAA poll and No. 2 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. The Golden Lion girls’ basketball team won both games last week to sweep the sub-region for the second year in a row with a 12-0 record for the first back-to-back undefeated region season in at least 20 years. Emma Ucinski led St. Pius (22-3) with 16 points in a 60-18 win over Grady last Tuesday. Asia Durr added nine points and …
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The girls' basketball team continues to sit at No. 3 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll, and the boys' team is posting big improvements from last season.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Three sports were in action last week as both varsity basketball squads swept region opponents while wrestling traveled to the area tournament. Swimming and diving was off last week. Girls’ basketball continues to sit in the No. 5 spot in the latest Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) AAA poll and No. 3 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. The Golden Lion girls’ basketball team defeated Riverwood on Tuesday to clinch the top spot in Sub-Region A of Region 5-AAA and a first-round bye in the region tournament. Emma Ucinski scored 15 points in the 37-27 win. Sydni Payne added eight points, and Anna O’Donnell grabbed six rebounds to lead the team. Friday night, St. Pius (20-3, 10-0 5-AAA) knocked off North Atlanta, 61-44. Asia …
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
As the winter regular season winds down, the girls' basketball team continues to sit in the No. 5 spot in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The winter regular season begins to wind down this week. Wrestling participates in the Area tournament while both basketball teams play the final home games of the regular season with one more week to play. Swimming and Diving has the week off before the state championships next weekend. Girls’ basketball continues to sit in the No. 5 spot in the latest Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) AAA poll and No. 3 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. The Golden Lion girls’ basketball team took all three games it played last week. Tuesday evening, St. Pius (18-3, 8-0 Region 5A-AAA) defeated Woodward, 46-33, behind Asia Durr and Sydni Payne who scored 11 points each. Emma Ucinski added 10 points in the win while Elizabeth Elliott …
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