| BLAZER ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 21, January 10, 2017
UPPER SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS Basketball - The basketball team was busy over winter break when they played 5 games in just over 2 weeks. The varsity team holds a record of 6-7 and currently is on a 2 game winning streak. Coach Coreno captured his 250th career win over St. Vincent St. Mary in the team most recent victory, congratulations Coach! The team is playing well together and is preparing for the post season with their rigorous game schedule. The JV team had a successful winter break winning 4 out of the 5 games played against some tough competition. As the season progresses, the JV team has learned and continues to learn to play as a solid basketball team. Next Game: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 on Perry High School - JV at 6:00 p.m. & Varsity at 7:30 p.m. Swimming & Diving- The varsity swimming and diving team was hard at work over the holiday break when they put in several hours each day of practice in the pool and on the deck. The team competed at the Viking Invitational over winter break where they had a strong showing in several events. Varsity swimming and diving has also defeated Beaumont, Laurel, Shaker and Magnificat making them undefeated in dual meets. Jamie Doak '19 has already broken her own varsity diving record 3 times this season. Next Meet: Today, Tuesday, January 10 @ HB vs. Hawken at 5:00 p.m. EXTRAS - The Hathaway Brown Figure Skating Club will participate in the Ohio High School Team Figure Skating Competition on Saturday, February 11, 2017 and Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Thornton Park Ice Rink in Shaker Heights.
- CYRA invites you to the following open houses: January 14, February 25 at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at The Foundry (1831 Columbus Rd. Cleveland, OH 44113). Visit www.cyrarowing.org. The Foundry will also be at HB in the atrium showcasing their program on February 2, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
- Next mCORE heart screening opportunity is February 23, 2017 during the school day. Space is limited, so sign up now at www.mcoreathletes.com or for more information on mCORE & SCA please click here.
- Check out this article on Blazer Alumnae Vanessa Smith '13
- Check out this article on Blazer Alumnae Nia Marshall '13
IMPORTANT DATES - Varsity Basketball Senior Recognition - February 2, 2017 vs. Cornerstone Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m.
- First day of varsity/JV lacrosse & varsity softball - February 21, 2017
- OHSAA Spring Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting - March 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the dining hall
- First day of varsity track and field - March 6, 2017
- Upper School Winter Sports Awards - March 15, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ahuja Auditorium
The middle school basketball and swimming teams took a bit of an intermission over winter break but have been hard at work so far in 2017. In their most recent competition, the swim team came in 7th place out of 19 teams at the 7th & 8th Grade Invitational and their dual record still remains 4-1-1. The basketball team will play the majority of their games over the next few weeks. The girls have been eager to learn so far this season and are excited to test their skills in their upcoming games. Don't forget to stop in the Brown Bag to get the latest Blazer merchandise. Come out and support all of the HB Athletics Teams! Follow us on Twitter at @HBAthletics #WeAreHB Go Blazers! 
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