Scott Johnson Middle School Athletic Newsletter December 2017 Edition

Scott Johnson Middle School  McKinney, Texas  December 1st, 2017 

McKinney ISD Athletics Director of Athletics - Shawn Pratt Assistant Athletic Director - Jennifer Frazier Assistant Athletic Director - Laura Keahey

SJMS Administration Principal - Dr. Mitchell Curry Assistant Principal - Dave Warren Assistant Principal - Grace Harris

SJMS Athletics Girls Athletic Coordinator - Darla Sessom dessom@mckinneyisd.net Boys Athletic Coordinator - Robert Jackson rjackson@mckinneyisd.net

Volleyball Season Wrap Up 7th Volleyball District A Team Tourney 

The Lady Tigers Orange team played Prosper

Rogers at the District Tournament. They started

the first game with a big block by Adougo

Okpala, but struggled in serve receive and

dropped the first game. In the second game

they came roaring back and played outstanding

showing Tiger Pride. Okpala led the team in digs

& kills, while Cortney Thomas also had a kill.

Jeilyannis Rivera led the team in assists and Aris

Williams played great at the net. Ella Morrow,

Hailey Spencer and Paige Albertson played

great defense but the Lady Tigers lost the

second game 25-18.

Coach Barnett and Coach Holliday are proud of

how hard the girls worked this year.

 

 

8th Volleyball A Team District Tourney 

The Lady Tiger 8th grade Orange volleyball team played in their district tournament today, taking home 4th in the district. They started out the day against Prosper Reynolds which was a true battle to the finish. They started out sleepy in game one, digging themselves in a whole 4-17. Although they battled back, the gap was too big, and they lost game one 19-25. The ladies woke up in game two and got the win 25-22, forcing the match to a 3rd game. It was a hard back and forth fight, but the Lady Tigers refused to win and took the victory 29-27. The Lady Tigers faced the undefeated Prosper Rogers in game two of the tournament. Although they fought hard and had several great volleys, they were unable to defeat the #1 seated team and lost 6-25, 9-25. The Lady Tigers then took on Highland Park in another great battle for 3rd place. HP took game one, 22-25, but the Lady Tigers fought back with some great blocks in game two to get the win, 25-23. In the 3rd game of the match, the girls battled hard, but couldn’t pull out the win and fell, 19-25.

Some highlights from the tournament:

Avery Davis played AMAZING at the net! 4 hits, 2

kills, and ace and many assists.

Arrianna Fields: 9 hits, 8 kills, and 3 aces

Katelyn Indelicato: 15 hits, 2 kills, 3 aces

Ella Kenealey: 2 aces, 5 digs

Christa Louthan: 3 kills, 6 blocks

Chloe Mayhair: 3 aces, 3 hits, 1 kill

Shelby Sager: 3 kills, 4 blocks

McLaren Huckaba: 2 digs

Scott Johnson Middle School Athletic Newsletter December 2017 Edition

Football Season Wrap Up

Orange Team SJMS 6 Evans MS- 16 The Orange Tigers played their last game as 7th graders against the Evans Panthers. Joseph Bennett started off with a 73 yard run to put the Tigers in position to take their first lead of the season. Unfortunately, after a few miscues and penalties, the Tigers would be forced a turnover of downs. The Tigers defense was ready for the challenge to get the ball back to their offense by showing tremendous effort, heart, and team pursuit. The back and forth action would continue for an entire half, ending the score at 0-0. It wasn't until a big break by the Panthers late in the third quarter that gave the Panthers their first lead. The Tigers got down by two touchdowns, but continued to fight back as Joseph Bennett made a TD run that would bring the Tigers within a touchdown. The Tigers almost got the onside kick but failed to convert. In all, the Orange Tigers continued to get better each game this season, and Coach Sampson is very proud of their effort. Navy Team SJMS 6 Evans MS 19 The JMS Navy team came out ready to play against the Evans Panthers in the season finally. Offensively leaders were DeJaun Spears, who scored the first touchdown of the game on an impressive 80 yard run. Jayson Spears made a remarkable one handed catch, while Christopher Johnson-Love also has a long run in the game. Defensively, the Tigers were led by Jonah Satele, Christopher Johnson-Love, Isiah Bradford, Dejuan Spears, and David Ortez. Ortez led the tigers with great blocking all night and recovered a fumble that was caused by Matthew Doar. Alex Macias was the heart of the Navy defense along with Timothy Williams and Terrance Bazán who made some great plays. Although the Navy team played with incredible passion, they came up short in the end 19-6. Coach Jackson is extremely proud of his guys and how they handled adversity throughout the season.

  Navy Team SJMS 16 HP 28 The 8th grade Tiger Navy Team was in action for their district game against Highland park on Tuesday night. The Tigers fell behind early, however, came roaring back in the second half to cut it to a one possession game. In the end, the Tigers fell just short of their competition. On offense, Jaden Smith and Cameron Harris led the charge. Smith scored on a 72 yard touchdown run, breaking multiple tackles along the way. Harris outran his competition for a 35 yard touchdown run. Smith and KD Johnson led the Tigers defense with several huge hits. The coaches could not be more proud of the players for their dedication and effort this season.  Orange Team SJMS 8 HP 0 The 8th grade Tiger Orange team played in their last district game against Highland Park Tuesday night. The Tigers managed to fight through adversity, coming out on top in the end. On offense, Max Celli showed up strong in the pass game, coming down with multiple catches. Jorge Torres and Sean Madkins produced for the Tigers run game. On defense, Camden Fields dominated his competition, making highlights all night. In. the 4th quarter, David Saucedo scored the game winning touchdown on a 48 yard punt return. The coaches are proud of each player this season.   

 

 

 

 

Scott Johnson Middle School Athletic Newsletter December 2017 Edition

JMS 7th Girls  

Athletes of the Week 11 Jordan Fontenot 

 

JMS 7th Girls  

Athletes of the Week 12 Kenzie Jenson 

 

JMS 8th Girls  

Athlete of the Week 11 Jessica Gayton 

 

JMS 8th Girls  

Athlete of the Week 12 Emilie O’Brien 

 

 

JMS 7th Boys  Athlete of the Week 11 Chinedu Emmanuel Odo 

 

JMS 7th Boys  Athlete of the Week 12 Christopher Johnson Love 

 

JMS 8th Boys  Athlete of the Week 11 

Zach Cordero & Gavin Daniel 

 

 JMS 8th Boys  

Athlete of the Week 12 Justin Morris 

 

 

Scott Johnson Middle School Athletic Newsletter December 2017 Edition

JMS Basketball Coaching Staff 7th Girls - Coach Holliday & Coach 

Goodman 8th Girls - Coach Lazaroff & Coach 

Maher 7th Boys - Coach Ford & Coach Canty 

8th Boys - Coach Sampson & Coach Hammock 

 

 

 

 

 

All grade levels played at the MISD preview Wednesday 

evening. Each coach expressed pride in the effort & 

sportsmanship their teams 

exhibited! 

 

Upcoming Basketball Events-  B & C Invitational Tournament 

Weekend - December 2, 2017 7th Girls B Team Tournament  

@ Cockrill - 1st game time is 8:00am 

8th Girls B Team Tournament  @ Faubion - 1st game time is 

8:00am 7th Boys B Team Tournament  

@ Evans - 1st game time is  8:00am 

8th Boys B Team Tournament  @ Johnson - 1st game time is 

8:00am 7th & 8th Grade Girls C Team @ Prosper Reynolds. Game times 

10:00/ 2:00 7th & 8th Grade Boys C Team 

@ Dowell. Game times are 10:00/2:00 

 Collin County Hoopfest 

Invitational A Tournament - December 8 & 9, 2017 

7th Girls A Team Tournament @ Frisco Clark Middle School 

8th Girls A Team Tournament @ Frisco Clark Middle School 

7th Boys A Team Tournament @ Frisco Roach Middle School 

8th Boys A Team Tournament @ Johnson Middle School