The JV and Varsity Boys Basketball teams opened their season at Blue mountain last evening and came home with mixed results. The JV boys won the preliminary game 50-37. The team played very well together and worked very hard at both ends of the court. The back court play of Kyle Huntington and Andy Eaton the front court combination of Travis Streeter and Marshall Ivey proved to be too much for the Bucks to handle.
The Varsity Boys lost a very tough contest 48-47. BMU's Charlie Jobin netted 25 points and was instrumental in the Buck's comeback success. The RA boys worked hard and held an eight point lead at halftime but ran into trouble handling the press during the third quarter. The Boys experienced difficulty at the charity stripe throughout the game as they only tallied 9 free throw points for the game. Billy Ross lead the scoring with 13 points. Zach Klunder (8), Cody Thurston (7), Will Tifft(6), Tyler Farnham (3), Shane Kilduff (3), Dylan Pelletier (3), Aaron Hibbard (3), and Daniel Gray (1) also contributed to the cause. Cody, Zach, Will, and Shane also worked hard on the boards. Cody also registered 3 blocked shots.The next game for the Boys is on Thursday, December 11th vs. Lake Region. The JV boys play at Whitcomb on December 10th.
The Rivendell Raptors Varsity Teams consisting of Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Golf, Snowboarding and Skiing, and Cross Country are offered to students. Contact Mr. Thatcher with questions or for additional information. Please check back frequently. Schedules are subject to change. Return times are approximate and are dependent upon length of games, weather conditions, etc.
Rivendell's Philosophy on Athletics
Competitive athletics play an integral part in the educational programs at Rivendell. The challenges associated with competition create learning experiences for all athletes. A player’s drive, determination, confidence, mental toughness, and emotional control are tested daily. The educational value of athletics lies in how the athlete copes with these challenges. High quality leadership is a must. Coaches stress commitment, dedication, and hard work and work closely with the players as they face these obstacles. With good leadership, athletes will learn self-discipline and self-motivation, and develop good sportsmanship in both winning and losing. It is our hope that athletes are taught a formula that can be applied to real-life situations: They learn to plan, prepare, perform, evaluate, and try again. Our teams play to win, but winning is only a by-product of hard work, good teamwork, respect, and good sportsmanship, which are our focus.
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