Irish Cup Victory Closes Out Regular Season
The Storm triumphed over St. Teresa’s Academy during STA’s senior night Saturday, Feb. 24.
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After beating St. Teresa’s Academy 50-42, seniors Meghan Frerking and Amaya Adams hold the Irish Cup while laughing and posing for a picture Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Senior Afton Fennewald looks to pass the ball to one of her teammates in the pre-game warm up before the basketball game that ended in a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Lanie Jones'
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Senior Ellie Chaffee laughs with others in the student section before the game begins against St. Teresa’s Academy that ended in a 50-42 victory Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Lanie Jones'
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Junior Thaissa Laux laughs with her teammates at halftime of the basketball game which ended in a 50-42 win over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Senior Ella Anstoetter screams as the basketball team defends their basket against St. Teresa’s Academy in a 50-42 win Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Senior Scream Team Leaders Mandy Mayer and Aidan McEnerney scream and dance to celebrate a score in the 50-42 win over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Senior Gabby Lord cheers and smiles on the sideline after scoring in the second half in a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Walking over to the St. Teresa’s Academy student section, whose them was “Chicken Pox,” senior Scream Team Leaders Mandy Mayer and Aidan McEnerney wear their everlast robes and inflatable boxing gloves to fit the theme “The Final Showdown” during halftime of the basketball game that ended in a 50-42 victory over STA Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Senior Meghan Frerking runs while dribbling down the court in an attempt to beat her defenders on offense in a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Looking to pass to her teammates, senior Meghan Frerking runs a play after recieving a jump ball in the first half against St. Teresa’s Academy in a game that ended in a 50-42 victory over STA Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Lanie Jones'
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Freshman Jane Oltjen poses and smiles toward the student section as she is held in the air by her teammates in a cheer stunt during a timeout in the basketball game that ended in a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Sophomore Kamryn Rogers looks to shoot the basketball as St. Teresa’s Academy senior Hailey Coleman jumps to block Rogers’ shot in a game that ended in a 50-42 victory over STA Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Sophomore Kamryn Rogers looks to pass the ball down the court after getting a defensive rebound while being guarded by St. Teresa’s Academy junior Lily Farkas in a 50-42 victory over STA Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige RItter'
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Senior Loulya Alabed laughs and claps after watching senior basketball co-captain Sarah Totta block a shot in a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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After beating St. Teresa’s Academy 50-42, senior and Co-Captain Mariah Lynn holds the Irish Cup above her head and yells in victory Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige RItter'
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Senior Meghan Frerking looks to pass the ball across the court while running a play on offense and being guarded by St. Teresa’s Academy junior Emily Baldwin during a game against STA that ended in a 50-42 win Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige RItter'
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As senior Amaya Adams dribbles up the court, she looks for to pass to her teammates in the first half of the game against St. Teresa’s Academy that ended in a 50-42 victory over STA Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Lanie Jones'
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Sophomore Caroline Knopke takes a picture of seniors Jameson Tobin, Catherine Wilkerson and Haley Ulowetz after the 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Senior Lauren ismert gets on the back of senior Scream Team Leader AIdan McEnerney at halftime of the basketball game that ended in a 50-42 win over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Sophomore Rachel McRae smiles and waves with her pom pom after finishing a cheer during the second half of the basketball game, which ended in a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Seniors Sydney Crawford and Ella Anstoetter yell from the sidelines as the Storm finishes the first half with a lead in a game that ended with a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Meg Schwartz'
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Senior scream team leader Aidan McEnerney questions the ref’s call from the sidelines in a game that ended in a 50-42 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Meg Schwartz'
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Senior Ella Anstoetter screams from the sidelines in her “boxing” themed bandages during the St. Teresa’s Academy basketball game that ended in a 50-42 win over STA Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Meg Schwartz'
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Senior Meghan Frerking dribbles down the court during the St. Teresa’s Academy game that ended in a 50-42 victory Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Meg Schwartz'
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Senior Amaya Adams dribbles towards the basket in the first half of the St. Teresa’s Academy basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24 that ended in a 50-42 victory.
PHOTO | Meg Schwartz'
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Sophomore Kamyrn Rogers prepares to score against defender, St. Teresa’s Academy senior Hailey Coleman Saturday, Feb. 24 in a 50-42 victory.
PHOTO | Meg Schwartz'
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Senior Scream Team Leader Mandy Mayer watches from the sidelines, shocked, as the ref makes questionable call in the St. Teresa’s Academy basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24 that ended in a 50-42 victory.
PHOTO | Meg Schwartz'
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After beating St. Teresa’s Academy 50-42, seniors Afton Fennewald, Maddie Young, Mariah Lynn, Meghan Frerking, Amaya Adams and Sarah Totta pose for a picture with the Irish Cup Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Before the basketball team won 50-42 against St.Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24, dressed in the theme “The Final Showdown” senior Loulya Alabed stands up to get ready to cheer on the team.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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During the first half of the 51-42 basketball game against St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24, senior Amaya Adams dribbles down the court past against junior STA defender Lily Farkas.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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After defeating St. Teresa’s Academy 50-42, the basketball team poses for a picture with the Irish Cup, which they have won for the second year in a row, Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Lanie Jones'
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Senior Co-Captain Sarah Totta dribbles down the court with her back to St. Teresa’s Academy sophomore defender Grace Kauten in a 50-42 victory over STA Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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The student section poses for a picture with wrapped hands and boxing robes, following the theme “The Final Showdown” during halftime of the basketball game which ended in a 50-42 win over St. Teresa’s Academy Saturday, Feb. 24.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
Cheers and chants coming from both student sections battle to fill the gym and gain the other spectators’ attention. Front and back handspring challenges from both the cheerleaders and St. Teresa’s Academy’s pep leaders during timeouts lifted the crowd’s noise even higher. Alongside several turnovers and steals amongst both teams in the first half, the scoring seemed to alternate almost simultaneously in a high-intensity rivalry game Saturday, Feb. 24. In the second half of the game, the Storm slowly pulled away from the Stars ending the game with a final score of 50-42.
“The game went phenomenally. Beating any team twice during the regular season is amazing, especially STA,” Head Varsity Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Kate Pilgreen said. “I think it was a great start for our postseason District games.”
The game was originally scheduled to be played at STA Feb. 22. but due to weather conditions was postponed to Feb. 24. This gave the team extra time to mentally and physically prepare for the away rivalry game, according to senior guard Amaya Adams.
“I think we were prepared to win coming into the game,” Adams said. “We really stepped up in our practices which helped us play together and ultimately win.”
The student section was filled with wrapped hands and Everlast boxing gear as the theme for the game was “The Final Showdown.” Scream team leaders and members led the high-energy chants for the game.
“Even though [our] crowd was small, I was really proud of the girls that were there,” senior Scream Team Leader Aidan McEnerney said. “There were good vibes even though it was a rivalry game.”
This game was the last STA game of the season for the six seniors on the team as well as the last regular season game. This game was played for the Irish Cup, a trophy and tradition that has been played between the two schools for over a decade. The Storm defeated the Stars for the second year in a row. The team chemistry is at an all-time high now, according to senior co-captain and varsity guard Sarah Totta.
“I don’t think the Irish Cup will go anywhere for a long time,” Totta said. “I believe the team will hold their own against STA next year for sure.”
Districts start Tuesday, Feb. 27 with the first round against the East High School Bears at Center High School at 5:30 p.m. Two other games are a possibility of being played to win Districts, one against Lincoln Preparatory Academy and the other winner of the District Semi-final. These games are based on a win each round; a one-and-done tournament. This rivalry win against STA was a positive start towards their District run, according to Totta.
“Our team is very confident heading into districts because of the success we have had ending our regular season,” Totta said. “We are looking forward to playing Lincoln Prep again and hopefully advancing through Districts with a title.”