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February 10, 2017


WCAC Wrestling Championship

The wrestling team traveled to Good Counsel for the WCAC Championship. While only bringing six wrestlers to compete in the loaded field, O'Connell wrestling finished in 8th place.


Chris St. George (pictured bottom right at 126 lbs.) finished with a silver medal after facing a returning All-American from DeMatha. St. George maintains a firm position as the #4 126 lb. wrestler in VISAA. He looks to repeat as a National Prep qualifier and is striving to become the first All-American for O'Connell since 2009.


Brian Sweet (pictured top right at 152 lbs.) also had a strong consolation final match. He pinned his opponent from Paul VI, who has been ranked as high as #5 in VISAA. Sweet earned a bronze medal and is currently ranked #8 in VISAA. 

 

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Swim & Dive News

O'Connell Swim & Dive raced their hearts out this past weekend at the WMPSSDL Championships hosted by St. Alban's School. Girls swim placed 8th out of 19 and the boys placed 11th out of 20. A special congratulations to Maddie Donohoe, who was named to the WMPSSDL All-League Team!

 

Read more about the 2016-2017 Swim & Dive team in Coach Tommy Orndorff's blog, The Week That Was.

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Coach Wootten Tallies 400th Win

Congratulations to Coach Joe Wootten who recorded his 400th win as a high school varsity head basketball coach on Friday night vs. Archbishop Carroll. 

 

"That's quite the milestone, especially in this league," said Coach Tommy Orndorff, assistant athletic director. "We are extremely proud of Joe and where he has taken the basketball program. I've had a front row seat these past 18 years, and it's been a fun ride, watching the program take off and continue to grow.  It's a tremendous tribute to Joe and all that he has put into it.  He's earned all the accolades bestowed upon him. Here's to the next 400!" 

Boys Lacrosse Interest Meeting - Monday, Feb. 13

Current and newly interested athletes and their parents are invited to attend a boy's lacrosse interest meeting Monday Feb. 13 at 5:30 pm in the school library. This is a great opportunity to hear Coach Giblin's expectations for the Spring season, learn try-out info, and ask any questions you may have. Questions? Contact the coach at: boyslacrosse@bishopoconnell.org.

Alumni Making Headlines

Claire Crutchfield '13 was selected to represent volleyball in "Villanova's- The 24". Athletes who are selected to The 24 embody what it means to be a Wildcat- those who compete with a relentless spirit that reflects the best of the Nova Nation. Click here to read about Claire! 

When Anthony Olivette '12 transferred to Marymount University, he soon discovered his new school was missing his passion of ice hockey. Through relentless efforts, Anthony created a club ice hockey team! The team now has 14 players, two of which are O'Connell Alums! Check out more on the Saint's...

Jason Clark '08, a former Georgetown star, has made a significant basketball career playing pro in Europe overseas. This season he is playing with Port of Antwerp in Belgium, averaging 20 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game. Read more about Jason's European journey. 

Upcoming Games

Feb 10, 2017
7:00 PM
Elizabeth Seton High School
 
7:30 PM
Bishop O'Connell High School
 
Feb 11, 2017
5:00 PM
Wakefield High School
 
5:00 PM
Wakefield High School
 
5:00 PM
Wakefield High School
 
5:00 PM
Wakefield High School
 
Feb 13, 2017
6:00 PM
Laurel Gardens Ice House
 

BISHOP O'CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL

6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22213 • (703) 237-1400

 

www.bishopoconnell.org