Hey Spartans..........
I hope this blog finds everyone enjoying the longgggggggggggggggggg weekend in honor of all our Presidents, from George to Barack!!!!!
As well, I hope all the GENTLEMEN out there anted up and made this Valentine's Day weekend a pleasant one for their significant other!! As well, I would like to say "Thank You" to the many Lakeview students who were so kind with their Valentine Grams sent to me!!
Our P.E. classes continue their units on Basketball and Weight Training (and Floor Hockey in 6th grade), with .......what appears to be............much fun being had by all. Our state mandated STEROID AWARENESS projects took place recently, with most students doing an outstanding job. This project included a video outlining the many hazards and problems that accompany the non-prescription use of steroids, a ten question quiz on the video, and finally a word search .
BOYS Varsity Basketball heads into their final week of the regular season!! Before I get to the Boys season, I would like to take this opportunity to CONGRATULATE THE GIRLS VARSITY on their efforts in 2010!!! Following their Consolation Championship in the Westmont Rotary Tournament, the Lady Spartans have reeled off 11 wins in 13 games, and head into their last two regular season games sitting in 2nd place behind Old Quarry!! Third place Jefferson comes into Lakeview on Thursday; February 18th in an attempt to move ahead of the Spartans!!!!!!! DON'T BACK DOWN!!!!!!
LET'S HAVE A GOOD CROWD OUT THIS WEEK TO CHEER THE LADIES ON TO VICTORY.....Wednesday; Feb. 17th >>>> LISLE AT LAKEVIEW >>>>Both games tipoff at 4:00 PM.
As far as Boys Varsity play goes, it has been a very frustrating season for everyone involved.......players, managers, and the coach. As a team, we stand 5-14 overall, while 2-11 in the conference. The hardest part of this season has been the inability to "finish" games that we controlled. FOUR LOSSES came by a total of 14 points. In all three losses, our Spartans were ahead at the end of the third quarter, only to ........basically........self-destruct at the end!!!!!
BUT.................the conference tournament starts everyone over equally, so with that I have the hope that we play at the level which has made us successful. Our current record (with 2 games left) should seed us 10th, meaning we will have a play-in game ON THE ROAD....Monday; February 22nd. A win on that date moves us into the second round on Tuesday; Feb. 23rd, with Third round games tipping off on Wednesday; Feb. 24th. All games start at 4:00 PM, UNLESS the hosting team has a Boys and Girls game, at which time, Girls at 4:00 PM, with the Boys immediately following. BOTH CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES WILL BE HOSTED BY JEFFERSON JR. HIGH SCHOOL (Janes Avenue....3 blocks NORTH of 75th St.) IN WOODRIDGE ON FRIDAY; FEBRUARY 26th. GIRLS TIPOFF AT 6:00 pm, WITH THE BOYS AT 7:30 PM.
On a final basketball note, I would like to first of all recognize the outstanding job done by ALL parties at the 2010 "Pack-The-Place" games. The list of helpers, workers, support personnel, and just plain GREAT FANS, YOUNG AND OLD is HUGE!! Highlights of the two days included a big win by the Girls over Butler, a loss (but great game) by the Boys, GREAT fan turnout by students from Prairieview, Ide, Lakeview, and our high schools, but................and I think I speak for all attendees...................Mrs. Schultz (Prairieview principal) ability to land her "Pie-In-The-Face" of Mr. Windsor......GOOD SHOT!! (Now that I think of it, our Boys played the best half of their season after watching Mrs. Schultz in action!!!!!!
Have a great week, and.....................................
GO SPARTANS.........................PLAY HARD!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
