The OFA boys basketball season finished with an overall record of 4-14. Going 4-4 in their last 8 games, they defeated a division opponent, SCC, for the first time in 2 seasons. Working with a new coaching staff, the boys progressed well during the season. Every opponent that was played for a second time was either a win or a closer game. We are looking forward to next year, where expectations will be high for the program.
Owego Free Academy | Archive | February, 2013
Varsity Boy’s Basketball Season Recap
Posted on 21 February 2013 by abuchsbaum.
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OFA Boys Tennis Pre-Season Meeting
Posted on 20 February 2013 by snyders.
All players signed up for Varsity or Modified Boys Tennis should report to the OFA LGI on Thursday evening, February 28th, for our Pre-Season Meeting. The meeting will run from 6:00 PM until approximately 7:00 PM. Please bring a parent or guardian with you. Topics covered will include some general, school related information (presented by our Athletic Director Andy Buchsbaum), and specific tennis season related information (presented by Varsity Coach Scott Snyder).
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Section IV, Class A Girls BB Tournament Preview
Posted on 20 February 2013 by snyders.
The Section IV, Class A tourney kicks off on Friday evening in Vestal, with a match-up between 12-4 Owego and 9-9 Vestal. This game is semifinal match-up, with the winner advancing to the Broome County Arena on March 1st. There are only three schools that qualified for the sectional tournament this season, after Section IV adopted new rules specifying that you had to win at least 40% of your regular season games to qualify. Maine-Endwell, 12-3 & currently #19 in the NYS Rankings for Class A, will await the winner of Friday’s semifinal contest.
Whichever team advances out of Section IV this season will receive a bye into the NYS Quarterfinals, and will play the winner of Section 1 & Section 9 from down state.
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In the STAC Semifinal, Horseheads Too Much For Lady Indians
Posted on 20 February 2013 by snyders.
In the Southern Tier Athletic Conference Semifinal play off game, Horseheads defeated our Owego Lady Indians on Wednesday evening in Reppert Gymnasium. Horseheads, 17-2 on the season and ranked #21 in NYS’s Class AA state rankings, got off to a quick start and was able to withstand all efforts by Owego to scratch back into the game. The loss ends the Indians 8-game win streak, and turns the focus now to the Section IV, Class A Tournament that kicks off on Friday, 2/22.
Horseheads jumped out to a 21-12 lead after one period behind 10 points from sophomore center Amanda Schiefen, and unbelievably athletic team defense. After handling the quick start by Horseheads, Owego bounced back in the second quarter to chip the lead down to 5 points with 3 minutes remaining before halftime. But, it was short lived as Horseheads finished the half on a 8-0 run, including two banked in 3’s, to boost the lead to 13 mid way through. Turnovers doomed the Indians all night, as the team finished with 34 overall, 13 over their season average.
Some individuals really stepped up and played very well for the Lady Indians on Wednesday in the loss. Caitlin Watson had 4 points and 3 rebounds off of the bench, Shannon Hilliker had 6 points & 5 rebounds, and Emily Merrill collected 4 rebounds, had 3 blocks, and was the leading scorer with 11 points for Owego. Next up for Owego is a Section IV, Class A Semifinal game against Vestal next Friday evening. The winner of that contest advances to play #1 seed Maine-Endwell on Friday, 3/1, in the Broome County Arena.
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In the STAC Semifinal, Horseheads Too Much For Lady Indians
Posted on 14 February 2013 by snyders.
In the Southern Tier Athletic Conference Semifinal play off game, Horseheads defeated our Owego Lady Indians on Wednesday evening in Reppert Gymnasium. Horseheads, 17-2 on the season and ranked #21 in NYS’s Class AA state rankings, got off to a quick start and was able to withstand all efforts by Owego to scratch back into the game. The loss ends the Indians 8-game win streak, and turns the focus now to the Section IV, Class A Tournament that kicks off on Friday, 2/22.
Horseheads jumped out to a 21-12 lead after one period behind 10 points from sophomore center Amanda Schiefen, and unbelievably athletic team defense. After handling the quick start by Horseheads, Owego bounced back in the second quarter to chip the lead down to 5 points with 3 minutes remaining before halftime. But, it was short lived as Horseheads finished the half on a 8-0 run, including two banked in 3’s, to boost the lead to 13 mid way through. Turnovers doomed the Indians all night, as the team finished with 34 overall, 13 over their season average.
Some individuals really stepped up and played very well for the Lady Indians on Wednesday in the loss. Caitlin Watson had 4 points and 3 rebounds off of the bench, Shannon Hilliker had 6 points & 5 rebounds, and Emily Merrill collected 4 rebounds, had 3 blocks, and was the leading scorer with 11 points for Owego. Next up for Owego is a Section IV, Class A Semifinal game against Vestal next Friday evening. The winner of that contest advances to play #1 seed Maine-Endwell on Friday, 3/1, in the Broome County Arena.
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Laurel Neira signs with East Stroudsberg
Posted on 12 February 2013 by abuchsbaum.
Owego Free Academy’s Laurel Neira has signed a letter of commitment to play soccer for Division II East Stroudsburg University.
The OFA senior has been a starting defender on the varsity soccer team since her freshman year. She has been a member of two sectional title-winning teams, and one STAC championship team, as well as being part of four division titles. Neira has been named all-conference three times, and all-division twice.
Laurel Neira is the daughter of Diane Neira and Lou Neira (pictured above).
East Stroudsburg University’s women’s soccer team went 10-5-5 last fall, with an 8-3-3 conference record. Common opponents of the Warriors include: Mansfield, Mercyhurst, Kutztown, IUP (Indiana, Pa.), Gannon and Shippensburg.
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Owego Lady Hoopsters Clinch Second Straight Division Title
Posted on 08 February 2013 by snyders.
The Owego Lady Indians Girls Basketball team wrapped up their regular season Thursday evening with their eighth straight victory. They defeated division foe SV by a score of 49-35. The victory gives the ladies their 12th win and clinches the STAC Central Division Title, and moves the Indians on to the STAC League Play-Offs next week. Despite a dreadful first half of shooting by Owego (7-32 from the floor), they did a great job on the defensive end and held a 18-15 halftime advantage. In the third quarter, Emily Merrill led the Owego charge with 6 points and 8 rebounds that quarter as the Indians increased the lead to double digits heading into the fourth. Jill Silvanic followed Merrill’s lead by erupting for 8 of her 11 points early in the fourth quarter, as Owego cruised home to the finish line. Other solid individual contributions came from Olivia Bishop (6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals), Rachel Merrill (15 points, 3 blocks), Caitlin Watson (5 points, 3 rebounds), and Ciarra Bodnar (3 assists). Owego will now play STAC powerhouse Horseheads on Wednesday, 2/13, at home on the OFA Campus at 7:00 PM.
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OFA Girls Basketball Senior Night A Success
Posted on 07 February 2013 by snyders.
On Wednesday evening, 2/6, in Alan C. Reppert Gymnasium on the OFA Campus, the Lady Indians celebrated Senior Night. Senior Recognition honored their seven fantastic seniors: Shannon Hilliker, Kira Thalacker, Sam Slavetskas, Ciarra Bodnar, Kayla Houle, Chelsea Murphy, and Olivia Bishop. After the ceremony, Owego defeated a sharp shooting Chenango Forks team by the score of 55-37. The first period was back and forth, as Chenango Forks hit two quick 3-pointers and jumped out to an early 6-3 lead. But baskets by seniors Kayla Houle and Kira Thalacker helped cut the gap to only one heading into the second quarter. The second and third quarters were dominated by Owego, outscoring the Blue Devils 33-15 over those 16 minutes. Led by Rachel Merrill’s 13 points & 11 rebounds over just those two quarters, the Indians led by as much as 24 points, before finishing the game with the 17 point margin. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for the team, as they improve to 11-4 on the season.
Great individual achievements include 10 rebounds from Jill Silvanic, 12 points & 3 assists from Olivia Bishop, 7 points & 4 steals from Ciarra Bodnar, 7 points & 4 rebounds from Kira Thalacker, 5 rebounds & 3 assists from Emily Merrill, 6 points & 3 rebounds from Caitlin Watson, 6 rebounds from Shannon Hilliker, 2 assists from Chelsea Murphy, and 2 points from Kayla Houle.
The Lady Indians play SV on 2/7, with a chance to officially clinch the STAC Central Division with a victory.
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Owego Lady Indians Win Sixth Straight
Posted on 03 February 2013 by snyders.
On Friday evening, February 1st, the Owego Lady Indians won their sixth straight game, and are undefeated during the 2013 portion of the season. Led by Rachel Merrill and Emily Merrill’s 12 points apiece, Owego jumped out to a large lead early on and cruised home to a 56-27 victory. The win leaves the Indians 10-4 overall, and 7-2 in the league, currently one game ahead of Seton Catholic in the STAC Central Division. Eleven Lady Indians scored in the game, and great individual achievements were abundant. Rachel Merrill finished with 14 rebounds, Emily Merrill finished with 12 rebounds and 6 steals, Shannon Hilliker & Kira Thalacker each collected 4 rebounds, Ciarra Bodnar led the team with 3 assists, Olivia Bishop had 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, Caitlin Watson grabbed 4 rebounds and had 2 assists, and Jill Silvanic continued her hot shooting from the free throw line going 5-5. Next up for the Lady Indians is a clash with Chenango Forks on Wednesday at home. It will be Senior Night, and we will be honoring our fantastic seven seniors!!! Game time is 7:15, with senior festivities kicking off around 6:45.
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