Fall 2018 Seasons in Review
Cross Country
Hard work paid off with large steps in personal growth throughout the cross country season. Coaches Stephanie and Shawn Lewin helped propel their young team to better running times with expanding practice locations to include Nanny's Mountain. Running regularly on hills taught students to run various inclines efficiently and achieve better times on hilly race course. Both high school and middle school races were scheduled, and the team performed well in both situations. All of the runners achieved their personal best times in the last two meets.
As the exclamation of the season, the team participated in a fun run in York. During this race, student runner Shawn Lewin placed top in his age bracket (pictured right).
Boys' Soccer
For the second season in a row, the boys' soccer squad accomplished a winning season, which qualified the Mariners to host the first round of the play-offs. Painfully, as with last year, the boys fought hard for a tie and then lost in the final minutes.
To play against larger population league schools is quite a challenge. The LPA athletes rose to that challenge and have much to celebrate. Especially considering that the Mariner soccer team only had two seniors this season, there is much to suggest that next fall will witness even better team play and success. Go boys! Go Green!
Girls' Volleyball
For the past several years, the quality of team play has ratcheted up and up on the volleyball court. This was evident in the team's performance against the larger schools the ladies often play. A strong league record qualified the volleyball athletes directly to the elite state tournament in Spartanburg, where the Mariners earned a strong seed. After a strong start, the team was eliminated from the tournament by a coastal region school.
If trophies were all that was considered, the early exit might bathe the season in disappointment, but the team's accomplishments were so many, that there is much to celebrate! These include defeating the York High School JV team in a scrimmage and coming with a whisker of defeating York Prep in the team's last away game. As with soccer, the team having only one senior player promises a strong year next fall, as all the players mature in their abilities.
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.
Fall Sports' Practice Begin
Fall season team practices begin the week of July 31. Fall options include men's soccer (for young men in grades 7-12), ladies' volleyball (for young ladies in grades 6-12), and cross country (for young men and women in grades 6-12. Practices are coed; men and ladies race separately). The schedule for the first week of practice is listed below. Schedules for the remainder of the season will be available prior to the first day of school.
· Men's Soccer: Tuesday, August 1; Thursday, August 3; and Friday, August 4. All practices will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at New Centre Park in Clover. All athletes will be required to wear shin guards and soccer boots/cleats. Please bring plenty of water.
Men's soccer practice for Mon, July 31 has been cancelled due to scheduling emergency.
· Ladies' Volleyball: Monday, July 31; Tuesday, August 1; Thursday, August 3; Friday, August 4. All practices will be held at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly from 3:30-5:30. All athletes will be required to wear knee pads. Please bring plenty of water.
· Cross Country: (Updated) Monday, July 31, 4:00-5:15 p.m. at LPA; Tuesday, August 1, 7-8 p.m. at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church; and Thursday, August 3, 7-8 p.m. at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church. Wear good running shoes and bring plenty of water.
Required paperwork: The laws of South Carolina and insurance regulations require us to have the following paperwork before any student may step onto the field, court, or course. No exceptions - please don't ask our coaches to do something illegal by allowing your student to participate without all the required forms.
· Physical form. This form must be dated on or after July 1, 2017, and will be effective for the entire 2017-2018 school year. Your doctor may have a standard form in his/her office, or you may use the form attached to this email. If you are unable to procure an appointment with your doctor, most Minute Clinics will perform sports physicals, and many offer back-to-school specials.
· Concussion training. This form must be read and completed by each individual student athlete AND a parent; we are not able to accept "family forms" for sibling athletes.
· Release form. Each individual student will need a parent-signed release form; again, no family forms. More joy!
Commitment forms and athletic fees will be due no later than Tuesday, August 8. More information about these will be available at the first practice.
VB comes up just short
A two-and-a-half hour trip south was filled with expectation and anticipation. The Lady Mariners had a rematch with the talented and very well coached Oconee Christian team that eliminated Lake Pointe in the play-offs last year. Bethany Luke was on crutches for the match, injured during a practice earlier in the week. Without her anchor at the net, Lake Pointe players had to rise to the occasion.
With lengthy volleys on almost every point, the Mariners and Warriors rang scores in the 20's on every game. With a 2-1 advantage, Oconee pulled out game three and ended the season for The Green, but what promise for next year!
VB advances to region play-offs
Sparked by talented seniors, a winning season in the competitive 2-A upstate region has propelled the Lady Mariners into the play-offs.
The team travels to Oconnee Friday for round of post-season play. The trip is a repeat of last year, when the Mariners also advanced to face the Warriors. Last year, Oconee Christian edged out Lake Pointe. This year, the Mariners hope to turn the tables. Go Green!
VB Spotlight shines on seniors
The Lady Mariner volleyball team closed out its season with a home match and a special program for its five seniors. Several 12th graders have played for Coach Luke for five years, and one even preceded her. Well done, seniors. Your spirit and leadership leave a gap for younger players to fill.
A win-some week for volleyball
The women's varsity team enjoyed a week at home, with some great play and mixed results.
The Mariners hosted Greenville's Hampton Park Tuesday. The match was well-played by both teams, but in the end, the Panthers emerged victoriously. LPA's second year at the higher 2-A level is bringing the players some tough competition, and the Mariners have really been rising to the occasion.
Thursday, LPA hosted Fort Mill's Walnut Grove. The Mariners were able to bounce back from Tuesday's loss to wrestle this match away from the spirited Warrior squad. The win puts Lake Pointe at 2-1 on the season in the conference.
Varsity volleyball is Won-and-Oh
The Volleyball season kicked off with a big win on the road, as the Lady Mariners were able to outlast the very talented and experienced Lions team of Grace Christian in Columbia.
LPA lost the first game, but came back to win three straight against the stiffest of competition. The comeback attitude is encouraging to see, showing the Mariners still have the mettle they displayed in some dramatic come-from-behind matches last season.
Mariners 2nd in pre-season tourney
The Lady Mariners haven't yet started their season, but they've already established a positive record.The varsity volleyball team traveled to Spartanburg for a weekend pre-season tournament that involved six talented teams. After an intense mini-match round robin format Friday night, the single elimination tournament Saturday saw LPA not too anxious to leave. The Mariners earned their way to the finals, capturing second place over all. Go Green!