Hello Spartan Fans,
Was last week wild, or what??
First of all, our P.E. classes are cruisin' along with basketball, weight training, and floor hockey (6th grade only). Although we are not keeping standings in our classes, the basketball games have been very competitive. It seems like everyone does enjoy this unit, while at the same time are showing improvement in their individual skills!!!! KEEP IT UP!!
In the area of extra-curriculars, the varsity basketball teams went 5-1 for the week! Coach Little's squad won 2 out of 3, including a great victory on Wednesday at the Girls' "Pack-The-Place" vs. Burr Ridge . Coach Little's squads defeated Burr Ridge and Westview Hills, and also had the pleasure of attending the Downers South - Benet Freshmen game on Thursday. Several former Lakeview players competed for their respective schools, and from what I understand did an outstanding job!!
Our boys posted wins vs. Eisenhower, Burr Ridge, and Westview Hills. As of this writing, the boys varsity squad has an overall record of 9-4, and are 7-0 in the conference. Our early season tournaments have definitely prepared us for the conference season.
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all the individuals that worked on the two "Pack-The-Place" games last week. Mr. Little has taken an idea. and made it into one of the great school activities of the year!! The individual list of "helpers" is monumental, so a general "THANKS" goes out to them. At the top of the list is obviously Dr. Tiede who, without his support, this activity would have never begun!! Miss Casey has always done a great job each year with her cheerleaders, and to that, this year is no exception!!
Immediately prior to the start of the boys game, the District 66 athletic department recognized the Lakeview Boys Jr. Varsity basketball teams who have registered conference championships (coached by Mr. Dave Dvorak) during the last five years. The 2008 squad finished with a record of 8-1, while the 2003 team finished undefeated at 15-0. Members from the 2003 squad in attendance were Joey Johnson, Ryan Pjescich, Peter Li, Malcolm Herron, Mike Mascitti, Mike Cahill, Seth Carson, and Alex Gorniak. Teammates Matt Frett and Ricardo Lee were unable to attend the game, but were recognized. Herron, Cahill, Carson, and Gorniak are all currently starters for the Downers South Mustangs varsity, and carry a record of 17-4 into this week's action.
During the coming week, the Boys varsity will continue conference play with games Monday (Feb. 9) AT WESTMONT, Tuesday (Feb.10) HOME vs. GOWER, and Friday (Feb. 13) AT JEFFERSON! As of this writing, Jefferson and Lakeview are both undefeated in the conference. It will be "HIGH NOON" in Woodridge on Friday vs. Jefferson, with the game tipping off at 4 PM! Hope many of the "Pack-The-Place" fans can travel to our games this week!!!!!
As a final item, the question of the week is......."What former U.S. president (and World War II general) has his name hanging in one of the Lakeview gyms"??????...................Be the 1st person to e-mail me (tdodd@ccsd66.org) the correct answer, and win a "Lunch-With-The Coach".
The winner of last week's contest was Kevin R., an 8th grader at Lakeview, and a member of the football and basketball teams. ......Kevin correctly answered, "Old Quarry" to the question,..."Which team did Lakeview defeat in their first conference game"? .......Way to go Kevin!!!!!!
Have a great week! ................, and don't forget ..................the Cardinals' pitchers report to Spring Training on Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO SPARTANS!!!!!!!........................PLAY HARD!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
