By PAUL CIFONELLI When just looking at the box score, Chris Heintz's line read two hits in five at bats with two runs scored and three RBI. That included a three-run homer and a rally-starting double. However, it was his glove work that had his manager's attention at the end of the game. With the Red Wings leading 7-3 in the eighth inning with runners on first and second with … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Heintz’s heroics in field save Wings victory
Camille Wright brings veteran leadership to Bishop Kearney
By PAUL CIFONELLI Bishop Kearney junior Camille Wright was a key contributor to a Lady Kings squad which won their third consecutive sectional title. In her fifth varsity season, the 5-foot-7 guard averaged 9.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.7 steals and 0.6 blocks. Wright made 51 percent of her field goal attempts, 36 percent of her threes and 91 percent of her free … [Read more...] about Camille Wright brings veteran leadership to Bishop Kearney
Kaia Goode orchestrated the Kearney GBB offense
By PAUL CIFONELLI Bishop Kearney sophomore Kaia Goode ran point for a Lady Kings squad which won their third consecutive sectional title. The 5-foot-2 guard averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 4.5 steals and played all 23 games. Goode shot 51 percent from the field, 41 percent on long-distance shots and 86 percent on free throws. The 5-foot-2 guard led Section … [Read more...] about Kaia Goode orchestrated the Kearney GBB offense
Marianna Freeman’s return from injury fueled Bishop Kearney
By PAUL CIFONELLI Bishop Kearney junior Marianna Freeman returned from injury to ignite the Lady Kings to their third consecutive Section V Class AA title. The 5-foot-5 guard averaged 14.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.3 steals in 13 games. Bishop Kearney went 11-2 in those contests, including an 11-game win streak to end the season. The junior guard shot 55 percent … [Read more...] about Marianna Freeman’s return from injury fueled Bishop Kearney
Bishop Kearney’s Norris provided double-double production
By PAUL CIFONELLI Bishop Kearney junior Taylor Norris averaged a double-double as the Lady Kings won their third consecutive sectional title. Norris collected 14.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.9 steals and 0.8 blocks in her second varsity campaign. The 5-foot-10 forward finished top 10 in Section V in rebounding (296 total) and top 35 in scoring (337). Norris … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney’s Norris provided double-double production