January 29, 2015 Thursday Practice at Middle School 1:30 update

Rain, rain, go away.....
1:30 pm update:   Practice will be at Middle School!
We will be done at 4:30.


Practice is on - rain or shine.

January 28, 2015 Wednesday Goodwill Games February 27th, Friday

Our Mililani Boys and Girls basketball teams have been invited to play at Kilauea District Gym on Friday, February 27th by host Kaimuki Middle School.   There will be one other middle school there to play.   Kaimuki has been hosting these games as a reward for the hard work that their teams put in over the season.  We view much the same!

Field Trip Forms will be sent out soon.  There is a $7.00 cost to pay for the bus transportation.
The bus will leave Mililani Middle at 8:00 am.  The girls are scheduled to play at 9 and 11 am.
Parents are welcomed to watch in the stands.  Many of the Kaimuki Middle students are brought down to watch the games too.  This is a Friday school day for all except Blue Track students.

Coach Justo and I will be starting to teach the Middle School Summer School PE classes on February 10th.  Coach Qina will be running practices when we are not able to make it.

Just a reminder, this Saturday should be our toughest games against Moanalua.  Please have the girls at Mililani High School gym by 7:30 am.  7th grade girls will be playing at 8:00 am.

As usual, practices Thursday and Friday at Park and Ride.

Grade Checks will be going out tomorrow as well.

See you all soon....

January 24, 2015 Saturday

Hi all,

We won both the games today at Nanakuli.  The games were difficult having to play on such a smaller court.  Some of the girls had a difficult time adjusting to the dimensions.  Overall, the play was sloppy and uncontrolled.  

Apparently the Waianae girls team was unable to play today.  We were scheduled to play them for the first game.  As a result, it was more like a full game, with 4 quarters.   

Thanks to all who came out to support the girls.

This coming week's schedule:

Monday, Thursday, Friday Practice at Park and Ride Courts, regular times.

Saturday 8:00 am game at Mililani High School.  No bus, please have the girls at the Gym before 7:30 am.   Since we are the first game, we should have a good warm up.

January 19, 2015 Monday Senior Night Tuesday!

All players are invited to come to tomorrow's Senior Night game for the girls varsity team.
They will be admitted free if they wear their team tshirt.  They'll have a list at the door.   Don't wear your uniform!

JV game starts at 5:30, Varsity game around 7.   We have former players who are seniors.  The JV game will give the girls an idea of what to expect, but honestly, both our JV team right now and Waipahu's JV are not too strong.  The varsity team brought up most of the talented Freshman and Sophomores, and some of the girls who play JV basketball also play JV soccer so they won't be there.

FYI:  Senior night going on down at the Stadium for Girls Varsity Soccer.

JANUARY 18, 2015 Sunday

Two good wins yesterday!  Thanks for all of you who came out to watch.

7th Grade team:  Missed opportunities almost cost us the game!
Too many easy shots that we didn't convert.  3 for 25 (12%) shooting!

On the positive - we got 25 quality shots!  And we really limited their offense to a few shots with some decent defense.

Very similar to 8th grade team against Wahiawa, where they shot 4-18 within 4 feet of the basket.

Speaking of 8th grade, after that woeful shooting against Wahiawa, the 8th grade shot an amazing  10 for 13 (76%).   However - they also committed 17 turnovers!  Poor passing/receiving.

Defensively - looking better.   We allowed several drives to the basket that can not be allowed.

This week's schedule:

Monday practice 8 - 10 am  at the park and ride.

Thursday Practice to start in my room at 245 to watch film and then we'll go to the Park and ride courts.

Friday Practice at Park and Ride.

Saturday:  Games at Nanakuli High School.  Bus leaves middle school at 8am.  First game is at 9am, Second at about 9:45 am.   Not sure who we are playing, could be both games against Nanakuli, both against Waianae, or 1 game against each.   I already know that Kayla is out of town that day, so we may have to move players around.

January 16, 2015 Friday 1:45 update

1:45 Update
Practice is on at the Park & Ride Courts.  
Should it rain between now and then, we will have practice at the Middle School.
Thanks


11:00 am Post:

Raining here at this time,  Check back here at around 1:30 for a final call regarding practice today.

We did talk with players about being at Leilehua High School by 9:30 am tomorrow.  And those who possibly needed a ride were offered rides by others.

I also let them know about next Saturday's games at Nanakulu High School.  Bus leaves at 8 am.
1st girls game at 9am.

So....check back later for the update.

January 14, 2015 Wednesday

Hi all,

Game this Saturday is at Leilehua High School with the 7th grade girls scheduled for 10:15 against Aliamanu. 

There is no bus for this game.  Some of the players may need a ride to the game, we'll figure that out during practice tomorrow/Friday.  

Please be at Leilehua by 9:30. 

We also will be playing on Saturday, January 24th at Nanakuli High School.  The 7th grade team and 8th grade team will be playing separate games against either Nanakuli or Waianae Intermediate teams.  First game is set for 9am, bus will leave MMS at 8am.  The bus is being paid by Nanakuli/Waianae teams - I think they have a grant for their athletic programs.

January 9, 2014 Friday

Hi All,

For tomorrow's game, let's meet at the parking lot outside of McDonald's at 10:30 am.   Some of the players need a ride to the game.   Game is scheduled for 12:00.  Should be over by 12:45.

Lunch after is an option for those who want to go somewhere, we can figure that out for those who want to go after the game.  There was some discussion about the trying to go on the hike but I'm gonna need to get home after lunch.

Practice Schedule next week:
Monday:  NO PRACTICE (gotta watch the game!)
Tuesday:  Practice
Thursday: Practice
Friday: Practice

January 6, 2014 Tuesday

Just a Reminder:  Red, Blue, & Yellow track students return to school Tomorrow - Wednesday!!!

Here's the format for Saturday's game at Kilauea District Gym:

16 minute halves, clock stops for time outs and 2 shot fouls.  Last 2 minutes of game, clock stops with referee whistle.

3 Timeouts per game

Bonus 1 and 1 after 7th team foul of half, 2 free throws on 10th foul.

Overtime:  2 minute stop time, Double overtime - 1st to score

Mercy rule:  If team leads by 20 points or more, Zone defense only inside 3 point line. 

So much better game format than ours!!!!

January 4, 2014 Sunday Night

Hi all,

No practice until Thursday, January 8th!   Hope the girls enjoy their last few days of break!

We do have a game at Kilauea District Park on Saturday, January 10th, game set for 12:00 noon, please be there by 11:15.  As soon as I get the game rules for the league, I'll pass them on to you.

We will be playing Stevenson Middle School and this will be their first game of their season.

We will set up rides for players who do not have rides during practices Thursday and Friday.

Hope you had a good time at the Wahine game!  Hopefully the girls were able to see how hard and physical the women play.

Happy New Year!