The unspoken glory of off-campus sports
March 1, 2010 • Caitlin M. '10
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Ursuline is home to hundreds of athletes: basket-bears, soccer bears, swimming and diving bears, and even golfing bears. Each week Bear Faithful gives updates on our teams’ performances in their various games, matches, and tournaments. What often goes unnoticed is the hard work... Read more »
Ursuline softball team hits off its new season
March 1, 2010 • Courtney C. '10
Filed under Sports
As a new year rolls in, so does another softball season, and, of course, new coaches. Coach Kelly Archer has been coaching girls’ fastpitch softball for 10 years and is the 3rd softball coach at UA in the last four years. He has served as the league coordinator, skills camp coordinator/instructor,... Read more »
Rangerettes and Color Guard Successful at Competitions
February 23, 2010 • Molly K. '10
Filed under Sports
On February 13, the Jesuit Rangerettes received the Winners Circle Cup in the MA Dance and Auxiliary Competition held at Grapevine High School. This award qualifies the drill team for the national competition later this spring. This is the first time the team has qualified for nationals since 2004. The... Read more »
An exclusive look into the minds of three UA coaches
January 27, 2010 • Lee W. '10
Filed under Sports
Between the daily practices and weekend matchups, athletes find themselves spending a lot of time with their coaches. The job is no doubt difficult, perhaps especially dealing with the overbooked schedules of Ursuline girls, but ask most athletes, and they will have only positive... Read more »
Mr. Lupe Villalobos: ‘He’s our number one fan’
January 27, 2010 • Courtney C. '10
Filed under Sports
In spite of the chilling winds and bitter cold, one Ursuline fan sits in the bleachers, determined to cheer on the soccer team. Lupe, a member of Ursuline’s facilities department, shows his spirit for the Bears at almost every athletic event at home and away. “I like to see what kind of teams we... Read more »
Ursuline football fanatics defy gender stereotypes
January 27, 2010 • Mary M. '10
Filed under Sports
Picture the ultimate football fan. What do you see? Probably a twenty-something male, with a few days worth of stubble, painted head-to-toe in his team’s colors, hurling insults at the opposing team’s fans. Or maybe you see a middle-aged man, sitting on the couch, beer... Read more »
UA basketball team’s season begins
December 17, 2009
Filed under Sports
The Ursuline basketball team began its season at the beginning of November when they played scrimmages against Naaman Forest High School and Highland Park High School to warm up for their district season. Their district season officially started Dec. 15 when Bishop Dunne traveled... Read more »
Soccer: 20th straight state championship at stake
December 2, 2009 • Mary M.
Filed under Sports
Moments before their season opener against Bishop Lynch begins, the soccer team — 27 players, three managers, three coaches — gathers in a circle for the pre-game prayer. Holding hands, feet and arms crossed, heads bowed, they recite an Our Father, petition St. Theresa Little Flower, Our... Read more »
The volleyball team finds their stride as the season comes to a close
October 30, 2009 • Abby K.
Filed under Sports
In an exciting clean sweep, the volley-bears defeated Houston Christian’s Lady Mustangs in the first round of playoffs last Saturday. After a five hour bus ride, a relaxing lunch at Jason’s Deli, and multiple rounds of Catch Phrase, the team confidently took care of business. Though three of the... Read more »
UA athletics: 2009-2010 preview
October 13, 2009 • Caroline S.
Filed under Sports
Allison S. – Crew Crew is unique because you are not confined to a field or gym. People should join because it is ridiculously fun and how many people can come to school in the morning and say, “I was on a boat today.” Winning the Stotesbury Cup national championship last Spring is definitely... Read more »
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