Awesome Week in HN Sports!

Golf: This week was critical for the Holy Name golf team as we won all three

of our matches, putting us at a 7-3 record for the season. We won our
Home vs. Home match against Millbury High School at Clearview Country
Club on Monday, September 20th. On Tuesday, we beat our rival St.
Peter Marian at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club. Senior medalist Nick Smarra
came in with an outstanding 38 2-over par to secure our team with an
impressive overall score of 207. We then won Thursday against
Doherty-South at Greenhill Municipal Golf Course in Worcester. Senior
Katie Nelson medaled with a 2-over par 38.
(written by Senior Katie Nelson)

Field Hockey: The field hockey girls had a busy and successful week this week. This included three games one of which was their first away game. On Monday the Girls field hockey team played a tough game against Saint Bernard’s at home resulting in a 1-1 tie. On Wednesday the team played a rewarding game against Leicester at Holy Name. This was the teams’ first win with the final score of 4-1. On Friday the girls finally left the grounds of Holy Name and played South on their home field. The girls worked together and this allowed them to achieve a 4-1 victory.
(written by Senior Elizabeth Holland)

Boy’s Soccer: As they approach the halfway point of their season the boys soccer team
has been faced with much frustration. Playing with many injuries the
boys are fighting to hang onto their goal of making districts. Early
last week the boys opened up for the girls in a rough game against
Millbury. They lost 3-0 being shutout the entire game. Later in the
week they faced South and took another loss for their record. The final
score was 4-1 with holy name giving up many unnecessary goals. Hun Jun
scored the only goal off a direct kick for holy name. The boys current
record is 1-6 and they are continuing to work hard trying to turn this
season around as they are anxiously awaiting their biggest opponent of
the year, St. Johns.
(written by Junior Matt Curtis)

Girl’s Soccer: The girls started off their week with a night game at Millbury. Up until this point, they had been struggling to find a groove and play together. Even though they ended up falling 3-0 to Millbury, they played one of their best games yet. They carried their momentum into Wednesday’s game against rivals, St. Peter Marian. Bridget O’Sullivan had the first 2 goals, as Hannah Owen and Tay Boucher both contributed goals in their 4-1 victory. 30 seconds into the start of their game on Friday, Westboro scored off of a miscommunication on a corner kick. The girls were able to hold Westboro to that one goal for the rest of the game, but were not able to finish themselves. Multiple injuries plagued the team, as it was a rough game. The next morning the team was up bright and early running a car wash to contribute to their uniforms and a donation to the Susan B. Komen foundation. Thank you to all who came to support us. The girls hope to come out stronger than ever at Burncoat on Tuesday.

Football: Last Saturday Holy Name took on the Leominster Blue Devils at Assumption College. The Naps (2-1) edged out Leominster (1-2) in a 21 to 14 ballgame. The Naps jumped out to an early six nothing lead as they drove the ball seventy yards on their opening possession capped by a Quron Wright two yard run. Leominster responded with a touchdown of their own on their first possession and the extra point made it a 7-6 game. Holy Name used their running game to their advantage as they ended an eighty yard drive with another Wright TD from short yardage. The score at halftime was 14-7. Leominster again rebounded as they scored on their first possession in the second half. After a Blue Devil turnover, senior fullback Kevin Donohue put the Naps up again with a touchdown and the extra point added on by Victor Aguedelo. The Naps defense tightened and held on to its seven point lead to win the game. While running backs, Wright, Donohue, and Qevin Todd racked up over 300 yards rushing, it was the offensive and defensive lines that kept the Naps in it, led by Jugert Bango, Evan Charbonneau, Bassit Dennis, David Ginisi, and Nick Capuano. Holy Name will look to keep their momentum as they prepare for Nashoba next Friday night.
(written by Senior Nick Fritz)
Cross Country: This week the Holy Name Boy's and Girl's Cross Country team had a fairly good week. On Monday, 9/20, the team had a home meet against Abbey Kelly. Both the Boy's and the Girl's teams won which was very exciting since it was our first win of the season. Then on Thursday, 9/23, the team had an away meet against Doherty at Doherty High School. Sadly, both the Boy's and Girl's teams lost. However, this week we have another meet coming up again on Thursday, 9/30, against Abbey Kelly at their school! We're hoping for another victory! Go NAPS!
(written by Senior Ryan Moran)
*Thank you to everyone who contributed to this weeks blog. I am hoping to get team photos and full rosters posted this week. We had another great week in HN sports, congratulations to all of our athletes! You will find new photos of games, injuries, and activities that our athletes participated in this week. If anyone has any pictures and would like to see them posted, please send them to osullivanb1401@hotmail.com.
*Our golf team is currently playing without uniforms. There may be a bake sale this week to raise money for them to purchase them on their own. Hopefully they will make the districts and we’d like them well outfitted. Please support the bake sale and help them raise money!
Go Naps!
-Bridget

Agenda for the 2010 Spirit Club

Holy Name vs. Leominster, Saturday, September 25th, at Assumption College at 1:00 p.m.
-  Decided to order Pizza from “Big Y” and drinks to be provided to the team and coaches upon arrival back at Holy Name.
Holy Name vs. St. Peter Marion, Saturday, October 16th, at Holy Name at 1:00 p.m. 
– This is our Homecoming and there will be a Dance that night at Holy Name.
Holy Name vs. Doherty High School, Saturday, October 30th,  at Holy Name at 1:00 p.m.  - 
**MOVIE NIGHT – Fright night to celebrate Halloween!   We will be showing scary movies outside on the football field.  Bring your beach chairs and blankets.  Snacks will be sold.  $2.00 Donation would be appreciated.  Tell as many of your friends as you can from school.   In case of rain we will move it into the auditorium.
**BONFIRE PEP RALLY -   The Tuesday night  before The Annual Thanksgiving Game with Wachuestt.   This will be held at the Holy Name upper parking lot.  Come show your Holy Name school spirit by supporting your team in a Pep Rally.  Music and food will be provided.  (Contingent  upon approval)
**There will be a meeting on Wednesday, October 13th, at 6:00 p.m., at Holy Name.
**There will be a meeting on Wednesday, November 17th, at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Name. 
**The Spirit Club will be looking into selling stickers, magnets, blankets and winter knit hats with the HN Logos on them. 
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions. 
HERE WE GO – GO NAPS!!
Christine Mahoney

EMAIL: CMahoney@sevenhills.org

This Week in HN Sports

-The fall sports teams participated in a community service day on Sunday, September 19th. The football team and Girls Soccer team brought their hard work and determination from the playing field to the picking field as they harvested beans at the Grafton Community Barn in Grafton Mass. The Community Barn supplies fresh fruits and vegetables to the Worcester County Food Bank. The teams worked hard while enjoying some time with their teammates. Please check out the pictures of the day on the website. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Fritz and Nicholas Fritz who are regular volunteers at the Farm for putting the day together. We hope to do more volunteering in the future.


-Please visit the Girls Soccer Team next week at Savers Bank in Worcester Street in Grafton next Saturday morning for a car wash. The girls are raising money for their team equipment, including concussion headbands, as well as making a contribution to fight breast cancer.


Field Hockey: A 2-2 tie against Notre Dame and a 3-1 loss against Wachusett brings their record to 2-0-1. They play St. Bernard’s home this Tuesday, Leicester home on Wednesday and at South on Friday.

Cross Country: The boys lost to St. John’s on Tuesday and the girl’s lost to Notre Dame on Wednesday. Their next meet is tomorrow against Abbey Kelly and they are looking forward to a win.

Boy’s Soccer: They lost on Monday to Abbey Kelly, 3-1. The lone goal was scored by Robert Foley. Wednesday versus St. Bernard’s the boy’s soccer team came away with their first win! It was a 1-0 victory and the winning goal came from John Soltys. Friday, the boys suffered a 3-1 loss to Doherty. They had chances but unfortunately were unable to capitalize on them. The goal was scored by Michael Hoye. This brings their overall record to 1-4 The boys would like everyone to know that they are keeping the faith and we should too. They start this week with a game in Millbury Monday night at 5:15pm. The boys play first under the lights followed by the Girls game at 7:00.

Girl’s Soccer: On Monday, the girl’s soccer team lost their first game at Northbridge, 4-1. The only goal for Holy Name was scored by Ana Bowden. At their first home game on Wednesday against Burncoat, came another victory. The score was 3-1. Two goals were scored by Ana Bowden and the other was by Taylor-Victoria Boucher. The girls play under the lights in Millbury Monday night at 7:00, following the Boys team.

Football: The boys stepped it up this week and got their first win. They played South on Thursday night and the final score was 42-7. They hope to carry their momentum into next weeks game against Leominster. That is a home game that will be played at Assumption at 1:00.

Golf: The golf team is currently 4-3 with wins against Sutton, Burncoat, Doherty and Grafton. They have lost to St. John’s , Wachusett and St. Bernard’s (by 1 stroke). They have three more matches this week including tomorrow against Millbury at Clearview Country Club at 3:15pm, Tuesday away versus St. Peter Marian at 330pm, and Thursday away versus Doherty-South at 3:15pm.

Go Naps!
~Bridget

And We're Off...

Field Hockey: Their season opener, which was this past Wednesday, was a bit of a nail biter. Holy Name had many opportunities to score against Gardner but had trouble finding the back of the net. In the end, Gardner pulled away with a 1-0 win. Kayla Quinn was awarded with the hustle sticker at the end of the game. The girls have two home games next week, both starting at 3:30pm! Notre Dame and Doherty better watch out!




Cross Country: Their first meet is this Tuesday against St. John’s.



Boy’s Soccer: In the opening week of the fall sports season, the boy’s soccer team had two games. They played SPM on Tuesday and Whitinsville Christian on Thursday. In the game against SPM there were multiple injuries, including Steven Lammi’s 4 broken bones in his face. The only goal scored by Holy Name in their 2-1 loss was by Hun Jun. The boys had another tough game on Thursday losing 4-1. Hun Jun once again had their only goal.. But the boy’s hopes are still high for the rest of the season.



Girl’s Soccer: The girl’s soccer team opened against St. Bernard’s on Tuesday. St. Bernard’s jumped ahead 1-0 with just a few seconds left in the first half. The second half was a different story though. Just 5 minutes in, Erica Soucy scored to tie it up off of a throw in from the left side Not shortly after that, Hannah Owen put the Naps ahead by finishing Bridget O’Sullivan’s corner kick with her head. The game ended in a victory for the girl’s soccer team, 2-0. Their next game is tomorrow night against Northbridge, at Northbridge High School at 7:00pm.



Football: The Holy Name football team had a tough start to the season on Saturday, losing 40-0 to rivals, St. John’s. After starting the game off with an interception by Seamus O’Sullivan, and a drive that lead them not far from the end zone, but after that the team was also plagued with many injuries, from dislocations, to broken bones, to concussions. We hope that the boys will all be back and ready to go when they face South High on Thursday night at Foley Stadium.