Falcon’s weekly update

Varsity Boys Basketball:  
O’Neal vs Northwood Temple Academy FINAL 20-84, L 

The Falcons were back on the road after coming off a week long Thanksgiving to face off against Northwood Temple Academy.  The Falcons came out with a slow start in the first half and were looking to get back in their groove as the game progressed. In the second half, the Falcons began to see some success in making shots and showed more aggression. Northwood Temple played a solid game, hitting early shots and playing good defense.  Freshman Jacob Lindsey led the Falcons in scoring with 9 points, while Joseph Lucas added 4 points. Other contributors to the scoring were Max Pashley (3 points), Jack Manning (2 points), and Harrison Buchan (2 points). The Falcons left the game with their heads held high and will gear up to face Westchester Country Day on Friday. 

All-School Cheer: 

The All-School Cheer team had a great week! The team is improving their stunts and performed yesterday at the middle school boys basketball game. A special shout out to the VARSITY SPIRIT ALL STAR Cheerleader, Kennedy Yates, who earned that title at camp last summer and was able to cheer in the Disney Thanksgiving Parade in Orlando over the holiday! She represented O'Neal as an outstanding cheerleader and did amazing! Check out the team next week at the Varsity basketball games for Silent Night on Wednesday, December 11th.   

Varsity Swimming 

The Falcon swim team had the week off from competition, so they were able to put in some great training this week. The team is working hard and putting in the time required to reach their goals. The next competition will be next Thursday 12/12/24 against Village Christian and St. Thomas More Academy.   

Varsity Girls Basketball:  

O’Neal vs Northwood Temple FINAL: 61-17, W 
The Lady Falcons traveled to Northwood Temple on Monday to take on Northwood’s Lady Eagles. The Falcons came away with a big win from keeping control of each aspect of the game. Amongst the leaders was Jamaya Hooker with a season-high of 19 points and 5 steals. Judah Sibley added to the success with 21 points and 6 steals. Each game the team is connecting more on the court. The upward trajectory for this group is steep as they have only been a unit for a few weeks and are already seeing huge improvements in connection on and off the court. The Falcons will be at home next Tuesday 12/10 against Father Capodanno and Wednesday 12/11 at 5:00 for the Silent Night Game. 

contributed, photos by Wendy Hodges.

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