Sunday, May 10, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS WIDGETS!

Hats off to the City Champs! The SVdP Widgets took the City Title Saturday in Lakewood in a 10-2 contest vs St. Mary's! Way to go!

You're the best Crusaders!

JVs TAKE 4TH PLACE IN TOURNEY

It was an exciting rematch with Notre Dame on Saturday at Brent Mayne. This one had it all, great pitching, big hits, stolen bases and big momentum shifts. But in the end, the Crusaders came up short, 11-10. But, what a game! What a season!

Sincere thanks to our parents, coaches and to the Catholic Schools Athletic League (CSAL). Your dedication to our school and to our children made another exciting season possible.
Our Crusaders appreciate you all!

Friday, May 8, 2009

JVs WRAP IT UP TOMORROW MORNING AT 10:00 AM

JVs end their season tomorrow with a rematch against Notre Dame 10:00 AM Saturday, 5/9 at Brent Mayne.
Please be at the field at 9:15 AM.

Go Crusaders!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

JVs STUMBLE AGAINST ST. BERNADETTE

The JV faced a tough 6-4 loss last night at Brent Mayne against St. Bernadette in Round 2 of the Division II Tournament. They move on to Round 3 Saturday, 5/9 10:00 AM at Brent Mayne.

Go Crusaders!

VARSITY FALLS TO STS. PETER AND PAUL

Sts. Peter and Paul jumped to an early lead and was able hold off the Crusaders in a 7-3 contest last night at St. Mary's. The loss eliminates the Crusaders from the Championship tournament.

Great effort Crusaders!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

JVs FACE ST. BERNADETTE TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM

The JVs return to storied Brent Mayne Fields this evening for a Round 2 matchup with St. Bernadette. St. Bernadette handed the JV Crusaders their only loss of the regular season. This promises to be a good one!

Game time is 6:00 PM. Please be at the field by 5:00 PM for warmup.

To get to Brent Mayne Fields, take Sante Fe (South) past Belleview to Union Avenue (West) for about a half mile. The field complex is on the right (North).

Go Crusaders!

VARSITY FALLS TO ST. ANNE IN ROUND ONE

Stranded base runners frustrated the Varsity in a tough contest yesterday at Brent Mayne.

The Varsity is still in the hunt for the Championship in the double elimination, playback tourney, but they'll need to run the table.

They face Sts. Peter & Paul in a ROUND 2 matchup tonight at St. Mary's Littleton at 6:00 PM. Please be at the field by 5:45 PM for warm up.


Go Crusaders!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

VARSITY PLAYOFF TONIGHT

ROUND ONE OF THE VARSITY CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS BEGINS TONIGHT AT
BRENT MAYNE 6:00 PM!

GO CRUSADERS!

Monday, May 4, 2009

PLAYOFF OVERVIEW

VARSITY:

ROUND 1- TUESDAY, 5/5 AT BRENT MAYNE FIELD 6:00 PM

A WIN MEANS ROUND 2- WEDNESDAY, 5/6 AT ST. MARY'S LITTLETON 4:30 PM
A LOSS MEANS ROUND 2- WEDNESDAY, 5/6 AT ST. MARY'S LITTLTON 6:30 PM


ROUND 3 THURSDAY, 5/7 ST MARY'S LITTLETON 4:30 PM OR 6:30 PM


ROUND 4 SATURDAY, 5/9 ST. MARY'S LITTLETON AT 10:00 AM OR 12:00 NOON.

TWO LOSSES MEANS THE END OF THE TRAIL.
NO FRIDAY GAMES- ELITCHES!!


JV

ROUND 1 -BYE

ROUND 2 - WEDNESDAY, 5/6 AT BRENT MAYNE 6:00 PM (PLEASE BE AT THE FIELD AT 5:00 PM)

A WIN MEANS DIV II CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SATURDAY, 5/9 AT BRENT MAYNE 12:00 NOON
A LOSS MEANS A GAME SATURDAY, 5/9 AT BRENT MAYNE 10:00 AM.

WIDGETS:

HAVE ADVANCED TO THE WIDGET CITY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
SATURDAY, 5/9 AT ST BERNADETTE 12:00 NOON.


GO CRUSADERS!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

JVs FINISH SEASON IN FIRST PLACE !

The JV Crusaders finished in sole possession of their division yesterday with a convincing 5-4 win over Notre Dame at Fishhack Field.

As usual, pitching, defense and heads up baserunning carried the day.

The JV Crusaders posted an 8 win and 1 loss record for their season.

Congratulations Crusaders!

VARSITY FINISHES UNDEFEATED !

The Varsity finished their season undefeated with a 16-1 win at St. John the Baptist. The play of the game featured a long drive by a Crusader Mom!

The Varsity finishes on top of their division at 7-0-1.

Great job Crusaders!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

WIDGETS ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

Coming off a convincing second round win Friday evening, the Widgets advanced to the championship bracket with a third round victory today at St. Bernadette.

The Crusaders bats were popping in a game featuring three consecutive Crusader home runs!

The City Championship Game will be held at St. Bernadette on Saturday, 5/2 at high noon.

Go Crusaders!

VARSITY GOES ON THE ROAD TO ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Varsity heads north to meet up with St. John the Baptist in Longmont at 3:00 PM today as they try to preserve their undefeated season.

Go Crusaders!

JVs TAKE ON NOTRE DAME AT CONGRESS PARK

JV's and Notre Dame match up for a 1st place showdown at Fishhack Field at Congress Park today 12:30 PM. Please be at the field at 11:30 AM.

Go Crusaders!

Friday, May 1, 2009

JVs HOME AT CONGRESS PARK TODAY VS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST AT 5:00 PM

The second to last game of the regular season begins today at 5:00 PM. Please be at the field by 4:00 PM if possible.

Is it really May already!

Thursday, April 30, 2009

VARSITY POSTS A SHUT OUT AT HOLY TRINITY

The Varsity combined rock solid pitching and thunderous bats to post a 16-0 shut out at Holy Trinity today.

Keep it up Crusaders!

JV PRACTICE 5:00 -7:00 PM TODAY AT CONGRESS PARK

Notre Dame comes calling on Saturday. Let's be ready!

VARSITY AWAY AT HOLY TRINITY TODAY

Varsity squares off with Holy Trinity today at 5:30 PM at Holy Trinity.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

WIDGETS EARN A FIRST ROUND TOURNEY BYE

In keeping with their winning record, the SVdP Widgets have earned a first round BYE in the Widget City Tournament. Well done gentlemen!

The Crusader Widgets will play in Round 2 of the Tourney at 6:15 PM on Friday 5/1 at Holy Trinity. They will face the winner of Round 1 (either Sts. Peter & Paul or Holy Trinity).

A win means a Saturday, 5/2 game at 11:45 AM. A loss means a Saturday, 5/2 game at 1:00 PM. Both of these Saturday games will be played at St. Bernadette.

Go Crusaders!

JV PRACTICE TOMORROW

JV Practice tomorrow, Thursday April 30th at Congress Park 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

VARSITY ON THE ROAD AT HOLY TRINITY TOMORROW

The Varsity takes to the road for a 5:30 PM game with Holy Trinity Thursday, April 30th.

Go Crusaders!

JVs COME FROM BEHIND TO OVERTAKE ST. THOMAS MOORE

The JV Crusaders don't quit when the going gets tough.

On the road, down 3 -1 in the bottom of the 4th they decided it was time to hit the after burners. The Crusaders, led by their underclassmen, hit and ran their way to a 6 to 3 victory at St. Thomas Moore today.

Great going Crusaders!

JV ON THE ROAD TODAY AT ST THOMAS MOORE

JVs head south to match up with St. Thomas Moore today at 5:30 PM. Please be at the field at 4:15 PM if possible.

Go Crusaders!

WIDGETS TAKE A PAIR IN WEEKEND ACTION AT ST. BERNADETTE

The Widgets continued their winning ways last Saturday sweeping another doubleheader (9-2) and (6-3) at St. Bernadettes. Sling-Shot Sam showed the long ball isn't just for upperclassmen, clobbering a home run in game one.

Great going Crusaders!

VARSITY WINS IN ONE HIT WONDER

Pitching was dominant in a convincing 12-1 win at Fishack field yesterday. Washington Park Will went the distance holding St. Thomas Moore to one hit while striking out 15 of 18 batters. Nice work Crusaders!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

VARSITY GAME 5:00 PM TODAY AT CONGRESS PARK

VARSITY GAME HOME vs St. Thomas Moore R/S FROM 4/7
5:00 – 6:30 PM Fishack Field at Congress Park 900 Josephine St. Denver CO

Monday, April 27, 2009

TODAY'S JV GAME VS NOTRE DAME CANCELLED

Denver Parks and Recreation has closed all fields today due to the snow. Our 5:00 PM JV game with Notre Dame is postponed until further notice.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

JVs COME FROM BEHIND TO BEST ALL SOULS

Down 6-2 with two innings to play, the JV Crusaders donned the rally caps to snatch an 8-7 victory from All Souls in an exciting contest Saturday at Fishack Field. Well done boys!

Varsity over St. Louis 16-2

Great pitching and big hits were the keys to 16-2 Varsity win over St. Louis on Saturday at Fishack Field.

Looking good Crusaders!

Friday, April 24, 2009

JVs WIN AT HOME OVER GOOD SHEPHERD

SVdP 10 Good Shepherd 1.

The Chicago Kid went the distance today striking out 7 of 16 batters, holding the talented Grizzlies to a single run.

Crusader bats were cracking too. The General got things rolling with a lead off home run, and your Crusaders managed nine more hits, two for extra bases by the same underclassman! Defense didn't disappoint, and as usual, the basepaths were on fire.

Get some dinner, and get some rest because we're back at it 10:00 AM tomorrow at Fishack Field at Congress Park. We square off against the sluggers from All Souls.

Please be at the field between 9:00 AM and 9:15 AM if possible.

Go Crusaders!

JVs vs GOOD SHEPHERD TODAY AT CONGRESS PARK!

The fun begins at 5:00 PM! Come out and cheer on the Crusaders!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

JVs FACE NEIGHBORHOOD RIVALS AT FISHACK FIELD

Get ready for one of our favorite games of the season!

The always exciting matchup between SVdP and Good Shepherd is happening tomorrow at Fishack Field at Congress Park Friday, April 24th at 5:00 PM!

Come out and cheer on the Crusaders!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

WIDGET MAKE IT A CLEAN SWEEP!

The Widgets swept a double header at St. Bernadette's today, allowing SVdP Baseball to go four for four for the day. Well done gentlemen!

JVs WIN ON THE ROAD AT ST. MARY'S

Our upperclassmen always rise to a challenge, but today our underclassmen ruled the day.

Excellence on the basepaths, run saving defense from underclassmen, timely hits and dominating pitching performances from resulted in an impressive 18-3 win.

Nicely done Crusaders!

VARSITY WINS ON THE ROAD vs ALL SOULS

The Varsity brought home a convincing win against previously undefeated All Souls 14-1.

Keep it up Crusaders!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22ND TRIFECTA

Three exciting games tomorrow!

Varsity is back on the road vs All Souls 5:00 PM at Brent Mayne Field in Englewood.

JV heads south to Littleton for a 5:30 PM game with St. Mary's

Widgets have 6:15 PM twilight doubleheader at St. Bernadette's

Go Crusaders!

VARSITY WINS AT FATIMA

SVdP Varsity wins 15-1 on the road at Fatima.
Way to go Crusaders!

VARSITY GAME TODAY AWAY AT FATIMA

Varsity goes on the road for a game with Our Lady of Fatima at 4:30 PM.

Friday, April 17, 2009

TONIGHT'S JV GAME CANCELLED

The City and County has closed all fields today due to weather.
So, our 5:00 PM game vs Sts. Peter & Paul has been cancelled.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

TONIGHT'S PRACTICES CANCELLED

Varsity and Widget Practices are cancelled tonight due to wet fields.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

JV PRACTICE TONIGHT AT 5:00 PM

JV practice tonight. Sts. Peter and Paul are coming to Fishack Field on Friday.
Get ready Crusaders!

TUESDAY VARSITY GAME RESULTS

SVdP Varsity over Notre Dame 16-3.
Shutout pitching through three innings and hot bats were key elements in an impressive win yesterday at Fishack Field. Way to go Crusaders!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

VARSITY GAME TONIGHT AT CONGRESS PARK 5:00 PM

Varsity plays Notre Dame tonight at Congress Park at 5:00 PM.
Come out and root on the Crusaders at Fishack field!

Go Crusaders!

Monday, April 13, 2009

JV PRACTICE TONIGHT 5:00 PM CONGRESS PARK

Practice tonight at 5:00 PM at Congress Park, game prep for Friday.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

WIDGET PRACTICE TONIGHT AT CRESTMOORE

Widgets will practice tonight at Crestmoore from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

No Varsity Practice Tonight

There will be no Varsity practice tonight, in observance of Holy Thursday.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

JV's WIN ON THE ROAD IN BROOMFIELD

JV's win at Nativity 6-1.

It was a good day at the plate! Six runs on eight hits, with one tater, and a three bagger.

But, it was an even better day on the hill. Our starter pitched two and a half innings of no hit ball, striking out seven of the first ten batters faced. Good stuff!

We'll pick it up again at practice next Monday. Until then,
wishing everyone a Blessed and Happy Easter!

WIDGETS WIN AT ST BERNADETTE

The 4th grade Widgets continue their winning ways in a close 5-4 contest at St. Bernadette.

Monday, April 6, 2009

JV GAME AWAY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH

JV goes on the road for a 5:00 PM game in Broomfield vs Nativity.
Please be at the field by 4:15 PM if possible for warm up.

900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield, CO, 80020 (click calendar listing below for map)

Go Crusaders!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

JV AND VARSITY CLINIC TODAY

Put down that video game and come on out and join us at the SVdP Gym from noon to 3:00 PM for a skills clinic!

We'll be working on hitting and pitching skills.

WIDGET GAMES CANCELLED TODAY

Not a blizzard, but enough snow and cold in Lakewood to cancel today's games. Check with your coach for rescheduling information.

Friday, April 3, 2009

JV GAME 2 RESULTS

JV'S fall to St. Bernadette in a tough contest 9-8.

SATURDAY WIDGET GAMES ON STANDBY

Widgets have not yet officially cancelled. Widgets are on standby in the event that the storm does not materialize. Stay tuned.

JV AND VARSITY SATURDAY GAMES CANCELLED

CSAL has cancelled all Saturday games in anticipation of the forecasted snowstorm.

There will be an optional indoor clinic held tomorrow at the SVdP gym from 12 noon to 3:00 PM for JV and Varsity Players.

If you don't have plans it might be a good idea to come out and take advantage of the practice time.

JV HOME GAME TODAY 5:00 PM AT CONGRESS PARK

The JV's will try to sneak in a game ahead of the forecasted blizzard vs St. Bernadette at 5:00 PM at Congress Park. Please be at the field by 4:00 PM for infield practice.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

VARSITY OPENER RESULTS

THE CRUSADERS VARSITY AND ST. BERNADETTE KNOTTED IN AN EXCITING 4 - 4 TIE.

THIS SATURDAY'S GAMES

Weather permitting, both VARSITY AND JV will play at Congress Park on Saturday, April 4th.

VARSITY will play the early game at 10:00AM vs Good Shepherd. SVdP will be the AWAY team even though we are playing at our home field.

JV will play the noon game vs St. John the Baptist.

The latest forecast calls for snow, so we may be rescheduling. Stay tuned.

JV GAME FRIDAY APRIL 3RD 5:00 PM

JV plays St. Bernadette tomorrow 5:00 PM. Please be at the field one hour prior to the game for infield practice.

VARSITY GAME TODAY

Varsity vs St.Bernadette home today 5:30 PM at Congress Park.
Go Crusaders!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

JV Practice Cancelled

The gym wasn't available so had we planned to brave the cold for practice. However, thunder snow is a different story. Even tough guys don't play ball in that stuff.

Stay tuned for updates regarding our Friday and Saturday games.

SATURDAY APRIL 4TH JV FIELD CHANGE

Please note, this Saturday's April 4th 10:00 AM JV game vs Good Shepherd will be played home at Congress Park not City Park 4.

Monday, March 30, 2009

JV PRACTICE CANCELLED

Practice is cancelled tonight due to the snow. We'll pick it up again Wednesday weather permitting.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

JV'S WIN HOME OPENER!

With impressive pitching performances and heads up baserunning, the JV Crusaders won their home opener against Holy Trinity 5-4 at Fishack field at Congress Park.

Well done Crusaders!

Friday, March 20, 2009

JV HOME OPENER SATURDAY MORNING

JV opens their regular season with Holy Trinity at Congress Park Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 AM.

Go Crusaders!

EARLY WIDGETS AWAY GAME SATURDAY MORNING

The Widgets are on the road this Saturday, March 21st at Holy Trinity for a double header.

Game 1: 8:00 AM vs Holy Trinity.

Game 2: 9:15 AM vs St. Peter and Paul (Green).

Grab a cup of coffee and come out to watch the fun!

OPTIONAL JV PRACTICE TONIGHT

JV will have an optional practice tonight Friday, March 20th from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM at Congress Park.

Monday, March 16, 2009

MONDAY PRACTICE

Since we are having pictures taken, we will extend practice until 7:00 PM to get some extra work in. However, if you need to leave at 6:30 PM it is not a problem at all.

Don't forget to wear black pants and red sox for your photo!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

YEARBOOK PHOTOS

WE WILL HAVE OUR YEARBOOK PHOTOS TAKEN AT PRACTICE THIS WEEK.

MONDAY 3/16 5:00 PM JV AT CONGRESS PARK

TUESDAY 3/17 5:00 PM VARSITY AT CONGRESS PARK
6:00 PM WIDGETS AT CRESTMOOR PARK

PLEASE WEAR BLACK GAME PANTS AND RED SOX. IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED YOUR JERSEY YET, YOU WILL HAVE IT BEFORE THE PHOTO IS TAKEN

Saturday, March 14, 2009

WIDGET OPENING DAY!

WIDGET OPENING DAY DOUBLE HEADER AT ST. BERNADETTE
1100 Upham Street, Lakewood

GAME 1 - 11:45 AM vs St. Louis 3-2

GAME 2- 2:15 PM vs Good Shepherd 10-0

Come out and get some sun!

Go Crusaders!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

WIDGET BASEBALL PRACTICE CANCELLED

City and County has closed fields for today due to snow. No Widget Practice.

VARSITY PRACTICE CANCELLED

Denver Parks has already closed the field for today. We will not be having practice today. I will have an announcement made at school also. I will see you on Thursday at 4:30!

Coach Tom

Saturday, March 7, 2009

JV FIRST PRACTICE MONDAY, MARCH 9TH

First practice for JV Baseball is Monday at 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Congress Park, 8th and Josephine.

Dress for the weather, you can count on it getting chilly in the late afternoon. And please, don't forget to bring a water bottle!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

ACADEMIC /CONDUCT REQUIREMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Student must maintain a class average of 77% or above in all classes (C- or better).

A student will be considered ineligible if he/she has a class average of 76% or less (D+ or below) in two subjects for one week or any subject for two consecutive weeks. The ineligibility week runs from Monday through Sunday.

Student must demonstrate exemplary behavior throughout the week to represent the school in all school-sponsored sports or extra-curricular activities.
A student will be considered ineligible if he/she earns three marks/detentions in one week.

Student must attend school on all practice and game days.
If a student is absent due to illness for more than half of the school day, he/she will be ineligible for games or practices on that school day.

For the entire policy, please consult FASTDIRECT.COM

Study hard. Remember, Crusaders are STUDENT athletes.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

BASEBALL SKILLS CLINIC II

This Saturday, March 7th there will be a baseball skills clinic in the SVdP gym.

Junior Varsity: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

4th Grade Widgets: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Come out and tune up. Outdoor practices start next week!

Friday, February 27, 2009

BASEBALL SKILLS CLINIC

There will be a baseball skills clinic on Saturday, February 28th in the SVdP Gym from 10:00 to 1:00 PM.

JV and Varsity 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Hitting

4th Grade Widgets: 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM - Pitching Mechanics

Come out and tune up. Opening day is just around the corner!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

PRACTICE SCHEDULES

JV PRACTICE:
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 5:00 TO 7:00 PM BEGINNING MARCH 9TH AT CONGRESS PARK (Josephine at East 8th Ave.)

VARSITY PRACTICE:
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 5:00 TO 7:00 PM BEGINNING MARCH 10TH AT CONGRESS PARK (Josephine at East 8th Ave.)


WIDGET 4TH GRADE:
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 4:00 TO 5:30 PM BEGINNING MARCH 10 AT CRESTMOOR PARK (4 Blocks west of East Alameda and South Monaco)

Game schedules will be available the second week of March.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the full season calendar.