Mariners at State for First Time
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Congratulations to the Lady Mariners who qualified for the 2A state championship for the first time in school history! The ladies had a great season characterized by hard work, great coaching, and ever improving team work on the court. This year's teams was filled with new players, many of whom had never played the sport before now. With so many young athletes, the team looks forward to strong seasons in the next few years.
State Soccer Champs!
Mariners are 2-A state champs in soccer!
The girls soccer team went undefeated through both the season and the state playoffs, earning its first ever SCACS state soccer title.
The Mariners first swept through their conference with a balance of strong defense and an agressive scoring strategy. That same combination helped Lake Pointe overpower a tough Emmanuel team from Hartsville 5-1 in the semi-finals, and to clinch the championship 5-2 over a talented Hampton Park team from Greenville.
The state title required many components, of course. From the ingredients of a strong team and hard work, to unselfish play and encouraging coaching, everything came together through the season.
The accomplishment is the latest installment in a longer story. Two years ago, in LPA’s inaugural soccer season, the girls' team fought valiantly just to earn a win. Last year, the team was highly competitive, barely missing the playoffs when the tie-breaker didn’t go the team’s way.
This season, the Mariners left no doubt or discussion, achieving an undefeated season all the way to top match. Well done. Go Green!
Mariners in JV tourney
Basketball practices continue through next week to prepare the JV teams for their SCACS state tournament at Tabernacle Christian in Greenville, Sc. That tournament for players through tenth grade begins on Friday, Feb. 24.
Cross Country scores at State
The girls' Cross Country team combined for third place in the Fall 2016 SCACS state meet. The Mariner ladies were led by junior Haden McCarter, who finished in second place overall.
The boys' team also paced very well. Several runners scored personal best times in the Saturday competition. Congratulations runners!
Prize performance at XC state
The 2015 SCACS league state cross country meet enjoyed picture-perfect fall weather. The Mariner teams and individual runners took advantage of the crisp, sunny, and dry conditions to perform well against a field of strong runners from all over South Carolina. 
Many Mariners posted their personal-best times in the race, which meandered through the wooded trails of the SIM ministry campus near Carowinds in Fort Mill. When the dust settled after the two races, green and silver were the colors of success. The Lady Mariners captured first place, while their male teammates earned second place in the men's race. Adding the smiles, the individual first place awards were both earned by LPA student-athletes.
Coach Beth Donnelly gave credit to the hard work of the individual students and their hard work in training and exercises the past few months. She pointed out that the teams enjoyed really meaningful practices in the days leading up the state meet. Fruit follows growth, cultivating, and pruning!
Results overview
Lady Mariners: Team first place
- Haden McCarter 1st place
- Shauna Somerville 2nd place
- Emma Shearer 3rd place
- Peighton Quin 6th place
Mariner Men: Team second place
Individuals (top 4 finishers form the team time)
- Isaiah Mayhall 1st place
- Solomon Mayhall 9th place
- Ben Judd 12th place
- Tiernan Donnelly 18th place