5th & 6th Grade Fall Season Teams Played At Halftime Of Wake Forest Women's Game On Wednesday!!!
The Stealers At Halftime On Wednesday!!!
The fall season 5th and 6th grade teams played at halftime of the Wake Forest Women's Game at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem on Wednesday, November 23rd.
The Demon Deacons took on Mercer.
GO STEALERS!!!
The Demon Deacons took on Mercer.
GO STEALERS!!!
Sarah Coon Commits To Lynchburg!!!
Sarah Coon Commits To Lynchburg.
Congratulations to Senior Sarah Coon (Stealers / 292 2009-11) for making her commitment to play basketball at Lynchburg College next season.
Sarah joins Stealers' Senior Teammate Sammi Goldsmith (2009-11) who also has committed to Lynchburg.
Three members from our Class of 2012 have committed to play basketball next season in college. Farrahn Wood (2005-2011) made her commitment to Appalachian State during the National Early Signing Period.
GO STEALERS!!!
Sarah joins Stealers' Senior Teammate Sammi Goldsmith (2009-11) who also has committed to Lynchburg.
Three members from our Class of 2012 have committed to play basketball next season in college. Farrahn Wood (2005-2011) made her commitment to Appalachian State during the National Early Signing Period.
GO STEALERS!!!
Thank You From MDA ... And Coach R:)!!! The Goal Was Achieved!!!
MDA and Coach R:) - Thank You!!!
Coach Robinson was placed in "Jail" for a Great Cause on Tuesday, November 15th in downtown Winsotn-Salem.
(Jail = The Winston-Salem Downtown Piedmont Club)
The donation goal of $3200.00 was achieved on Tuesday before the 2:00 deadline and The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Winston-Salem thanks you for "Bailing Out" Coach Robinson.
This allows for MDA to send four kids to summer camp in 2012!!!
You can still make donations, up to December 15th, by clicking HERE.
GO STEALERS!!!
(Jail = The Winston-Salem Downtown Piedmont Club)
The donation goal of $3200.00 was achieved on Tuesday before the 2:00 deadline and The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Winston-Salem thanks you for "Bailing Out" Coach Robinson.
This allows for MDA to send four kids to summer camp in 2012!!!
You can still make donations, up to December 15th, by clicking HERE.
GO STEALERS!!!
Sammi Goldsmith Commits To Lynchburg College!!!
Congratulations to Sammi Goldsmith from our 17-and-under "Anderson" Team on her commitment to play basketball at Lynchburg College.
Sammi played with the Stealers from 2009-2011.
Sammi will join her brother, Jay, who plays lacrosse at Lynchburg.
Way to go Sammi!!! The program is happy for and proud of you.
GO STEALERS!!!
Sammi played with the Stealers from 2009-2011.
Sammi will join her brother, Jay, who plays lacrosse at Lynchburg.
Way to go Sammi!!! The program is happy for and proud of you.
GO STEALERS!!!
"Lyons" Team Wins Mount Airy Tournament!!!
Congratulations to the "Lyons" Team on their second tournament championship this fall.
The "Lyons" team defeated Team Carolina in the title game in Mount Airy on Sunday.
Here are the results:
Lyons: Won Saturday Morning 50-30, then won Saturday Afternoon 58-42. The "Lyons" Team won Sunday Morning, and then again, by 14 in the championship.
Teachey: Lost 52-38 Saturday Morning. Lost 23-19 Saturday Afternoon. Lost 42-40 Saturday Night.
Eggers: No results reported yet.
Click HERE for the tournament web site.
GO STEALERS!!!
The "Lyons" team defeated Team Carolina in the title game in Mount Airy on Sunday.
Here are the results:
Lyons: Won Saturday Morning 50-30, then won Saturday Afternoon 58-42. The "Lyons" Team won Sunday Morning, and then again, by 14 in the championship.
Teachey: Lost 52-38 Saturday Morning. Lost 23-19 Saturday Afternoon. Lost 42-40 Saturday Night.
Eggers: No results reported yet.
Click HERE for the tournament web site.
GO STEALERS!!!
Results From Weekend Action At DII / DIII Showcase!!!
The Stealers had a solid showing on Saturday at the DII / DIII College Coaches Showcase in Winston-Salem.
Here are the weekend results:
"Anderson" Team: Went 4-0.
"Grant" Team: Went 4-0.
"Hudson" Team: Went 3-1.
"Parrish" Team: Went 4-1.
"Guthrie" Team: Went 2-2.
"Lyons" Team: Went 3-1.
"LaPlant" Team: Went 3-1.
23-6 overall for the program.
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this event a great experience for everyone.
GO STEALERS!!!
Here are the weekend results:
"Anderson" Team: Went 4-0.
"Grant" Team: Went 4-0.
"Hudson" Team: Went 3-1.
"Parrish" Team: Went 4-1.
"Guthrie" Team: Went 2-2.
"Lyons" Team: Went 3-1.
"LaPlant" Team: Went 3-1.
23-6 overall for the program.
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this event a great experience for everyone.
GO STEALERS!!!
"Lyons" and "LaPlant" Teams Win Tournament Championships, "Eggers" Comes in Second Place in Greensboro!!!
3 Teams Play In Greensboro September 17-18!!!
Congratulations to the "Lyons" and "LaPlant" Teams on their championship victories Sunday in Greensboro.
The "Lyons" Team avenged an earlier one-point loss to the Carolina All-Stars in pool play to win the rematch 49-32 and claim the tournament title.
The "LaPlant" Team fought off the Greensboro Gaters to win their division championship as well.
The "Eggers" Team also played in Greensboro and came in second place losing the championship game by two, 43-41, and the "Grant" Team played in a one-day scrimmage in Thomasville over the weekend.
Here are the results from Greensboro & Thomasville:
6th Grade "Eggers": Won by double digits in their opener, then won by three in the second game. Defeated the Gaters 36-28 in the semi-finals, but lost in the championship game 43-41.
7th Grade "Lyons": Lost 42-41 in their opener, then won 49-32 in their second game. Won 43-21 to finish out Saturday. Won by double digits Sunday Morning. Won 47-44 Sunday Afternoon. The "Lyons" Team won by seventeen in the championship over the All-Stars.
8th Grade "LaPlant": Won their first game by double digits, and then won their second game by four. Defeated the Gaters in the championship game on Sunday.
"Grant" Travel Team: Went 1-1 in Thomasville in the one-day scrimmage.
GO STEALERS!!!
The "Lyons" Team avenged an earlier one-point loss to the Carolina All-Stars in pool play to win the rematch 49-32 and claim the tournament title.
The "LaPlant" Team fought off the Greensboro Gaters to win their division championship as well.
The "Eggers" Team also played in Greensboro and came in second place losing the championship game by two, 43-41, and the "Grant" Team played in a one-day scrimmage in Thomasville over the weekend.
Here are the results from Greensboro & Thomasville:
6th Grade "Eggers": Won by double digits in their opener, then won by three in the second game. Defeated the Gaters 36-28 in the semi-finals, but lost in the championship game 43-41.
7th Grade "Lyons": Lost 42-41 in their opener, then won 49-32 in their second game. Won 43-21 to finish out Saturday. Won by double digits Sunday Morning. Won 47-44 Sunday Afternoon. The "Lyons" Team won by seventeen in the championship over the All-Stars.
8th Grade "LaPlant": Won their first game by double digits, and then won their second game by four. Defeated the Gaters in the championship game on Sunday.
"Grant" Travel Team: Went 1-1 in Thomasville in the one-day scrimmage.
GO STEALERS!!!
5th Annual Golf Tournament A Big Success!!!
Our 5th Annual Golf Tournament was a big success.
31 Teams participated in the tournament and our raffle and tournament prize packet was a hit!
Thanks to tournament director Alvin Robinson, Michelle Johnston, Sandra McMullen and the countless number of volunteers who prepared diligently to make this tournament as wonderful as it is.
The Stealers Organization wants to thank all of the teams, and tournament sponsors for allowing us to donate a portion of the proceeds to our very own Jaquesha Stokes, who is battling cancer.
Again, thanks to everyone!!!
GO STEALERS!!!
31 Teams participated in the tournament and our raffle and tournament prize packet was a hit!
Thanks to tournament director Alvin Robinson, Michelle Johnston, Sandra McMullen and the countless number of volunteers who prepared diligently to make this tournament as wonderful as it is.
The Stealers Organization wants to thank all of the teams, and tournament sponsors for allowing us to donate a portion of the proceeds to our very own Jaquesha Stokes, who is battling cancer.
Again, thanks to everyone!!!
GO STEALERS!!!
Green Team Wins 3rd Annual Summer Stealers Championship!!!
Green Team Wins Summer Stealers Title.
The #3 Seeded Green Team rallied twice from double digit deficits to knock off the #1 Seeded Purple Team 56-55 and win the 3rd Season of the Summer Stealers!
The Green Team went 1-10 during the regular season, while the Purple Team suffered only one loss during the season.
The Purple Team had a double digit lead in both halves. The Green Team rallied to take a two point lead with under four minutes left, and stretched their lead to five with under two minutes left.
The Purple Team cut the lead to three and had an opportunity to tie with twelve seconds left, but their three point try spun out. A put back cut the lead to one, but the clock ran out and the Green Team came away with the championship victory.
A great end to another great season of Summer Stealers!!!
GO SUMMER STEALERS!!!
The Green Team went 1-10 during the regular season, while the Purple Team suffered only one loss during the season.
The Purple Team had a double digit lead in both halves. The Green Team rallied to take a two point lead with under four minutes left, and stretched their lead to five with under two minutes left.
The Purple Team cut the lead to three and had an opportunity to tie with twelve seconds left, but their three point try spun out. A put back cut the lead to one, but the clock ran out and the Green Team came away with the championship victory.
A great end to another great season of Summer Stealers!!!
GO SUMMER STEALERS!!!
Two Former Stealers To Play In East / West All-Star Game On Monday, July 18th!!!
Milessa Calicott (2003-2010) and Megan Buckland (2005-2010) will play in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's East / West All-Star Game.
The game will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Monday, July 18th at 6:30.
Calicott has signed to play basketball at Wake Forest for next season, while Buckland has signed to play basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Both are members of our program's Hall-of-Fame.
Come out and support the two former Stealers in the last, official high school event.
The game will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Monday, July 18th at 6:30.
Calicott has signed to play basketball at Wake Forest for next season, while Buckland has signed to play basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Both are members of our program's Hall-of-Fame.
Come out and support the two former Stealers in the last, official high school event.
6th Grade "Lyons" Team Loses 33-31 In Bracket Play; Ends Run At Nationals.
6th Grade 'Lyons' Team.
The 6th Grade "Lyons" Team has finished play at the DII Nationals in Kingsport.
The "Lyons" Team lost 33-31 to Cy-Fair Thursday Night in an elimination game. The "Lyons" Team finished 3-3 in Kingsport.
Other Results:
The "Lyons" Team won 45-23 over the Indiana Team Elite to advance in bracket play at the DII Nationals.
The "Lyons" Team lost their bracket play opener 36-32 on Wednesday to the Boston Showstoppers. The "Lyons" team will be back in action on Thursday in Kingsport.
The "Lyons" Team lost 36-28 Tuesday Morning to the Maryland Sure Shots in their final pool play game. Despite the loss, the "Lyons" Team won their pool due to a head-to-head tie breaker.
The "Lyons" Team improved to 2-0 with a 32-29 win over the South Carolina Low Country Ballers. The "Lyons" Team led by ten late in the game, but a 9-0 run by the Ballers cut the lead to one with under 20 seconds left. The "Lyons" team managed to run the clock down and before being fouled. They made both free throws for the final margin.
The "Lyons" Team opened up Monday, July 4th with a 43-31 victory over the Minnesota Lady Monarchs.
The complete game schedule can be found by clicking HERE. (PDF file).
GO STEALERS!!
The "Lyons" Team lost 33-31 to Cy-Fair Thursday Night in an elimination game. The "Lyons" Team finished 3-3 in Kingsport.
Other Results:
The "Lyons" Team won 45-23 over the Indiana Team Elite to advance in bracket play at the DII Nationals.
The "Lyons" Team lost their bracket play opener 36-32 on Wednesday to the Boston Showstoppers. The "Lyons" team will be back in action on Thursday in Kingsport.
The "Lyons" Team lost 36-28 Tuesday Morning to the Maryland Sure Shots in their final pool play game. Despite the loss, the "Lyons" Team won their pool due to a head-to-head tie breaker.
The "Lyons" Team improved to 2-0 with a 32-29 win over the South Carolina Low Country Ballers. The "Lyons" Team led by ten late in the game, but a 9-0 run by the Ballers cut the lead to one with under 20 seconds left. The "Lyons" team managed to run the clock down and before being fouled. They made both free throws for the final margin.
The "Lyons" Team opened up Monday, July 4th with a 43-31 victory over the Minnesota Lady Monarchs.
The complete game schedule can be found by clicking HERE. (PDF file).
GO STEALERS!!
Jump ball to begin "Lyons" Nationals (Above). Taking On The Low Country Ballers (Above). Battling the Sure Shots On Tuesday (Above.)
"LaPlant" & "Lyons" Teams Finish As Runner-Ups In Hickory!!!
Valerie Beale To Play At Emory & Henry Next Season!!!
Valerie Beale Commits To Emory & Henry!!!
Valerie Beale, a member of the "Grant" Team in 2010, has made a commitment to play basketball at Emory & Henry College next season.
Beale becomes the seventh member of our 2011 Class to commit to play basketball in college next season. She joins: Lauren Penley (Pfeiffer University), Autumn Cole (University of Tampa), Felicia Gibson (Pfeiffer University), Megan Buckland (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Millesa Calicott (Wake Forest University) and Kelli Bonner (Wingate University).
Way to go Valerie, the program is happy for, and proud of, you!
GO STEALERS!!!
Beale becomes the seventh member of our 2011 Class to commit to play basketball in college next season. She joins: Lauren Penley (Pfeiffer University), Autumn Cole (University of Tampa), Felicia Gibson (Pfeiffer University), Megan Buckland (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Millesa Calicott (Wake Forest University) and Kelli Bonner (Wingate University).
Way to go Valerie, the program is happy for, and proud of, you!
GO STEALERS!!!
3rd Grade Team Finishes In 2nd Place In High Point!!!
The 3rd Grade Team finished in second place in High Point over the weekend!!!
The team went 2-1 to claim the runner-up spot.
GO STEALERS!!!
The team went 2-1 to claim the runner-up spot.
GO STEALERS!!!
'Parrish' Teams Wins In West Virginia!!!
"Parrish" and "Grant" Teams Win West Virginia Tournament!!!
'Grant' Team Wins West Virginia Tournament!!!
Congratulations to the 7 Month "Parrish" and "Grant" Team on their championship victories in Charleston, West Virginia!!! The results are posted below for each of our six teams:
"Grant" Team: Won their opener; then won their second game. The "Grant" Team won Sunday Morning to advance to the championship game which they won by eighteen.
"Anderson" Team: Won their first game; won their second game. Also, won their third game on Saturday. The "Anderson" Team lost on Sunday.
"Hudson" Team: Lost by 4 in their first game; lost Saturday Afternoon, but won Saturday Evening.
"Parrish" Team: Lost their opener; won Saturday Evening. The "Parrish" Team won on Sunday. The "Parrish" Team won the tournament title Sunday Afternoon.
"Lyons" Team: Lost their first game by 6. Won their next two games on Saturday. Lost at the buzzer by two on Sunday.
"Hutchens" Team: Lost Saturday Afternoon by nine.
GO STEALERS!!!
"Grant" Team: Won their opener; then won their second game. The "Grant" Team won Sunday Morning to advance to the championship game which they won by eighteen.
"Anderson" Team: Won their first game; won their second game. Also, won their third game on Saturday. The "Anderson" Team lost on Sunday.
"Hudson" Team: Lost by 4 in their first game; lost Saturday Afternoon, but won Saturday Evening.
"Parrish" Team: Lost their opener; won Saturday Evening. The "Parrish" Team won on Sunday. The "Parrish" Team won the tournament title Sunday Afternoon.
"Lyons" Team: Lost their first game by 6. Won their next two games on Saturday. Lost at the buzzer by two on Sunday.
"Hutchens" Team: Lost Saturday Afternoon by nine.
GO STEALERS!!!
Deep South Classic Tournament Results; "Grant" Team Finishes In 3rd Place!!!
Megan Buckland Had 5 Points In The FILA All-Star Game!!!
Seven teams closed out play in the Deep South Classic held in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Areas.
Our 7 Month "Anderson", "Hudson", "Grant", "Parrish", and "Lyons" Teams played along with our 2016 "LaPlant" Team and our 3 Month "Hutchens" Team.
On Saturday Evening Former Stealer Megan Buckland (2005-10) played in the fourth annual FILA High School All-American Game held at Carmichael Auditorium on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Megan had five points in her team's 107-90 win.
The press release is attached below.
Here are the results for our teams so far:
"Anderson" Team: Lost Friday Evening 47-31, then lost on Saturday in their only game that day. The "Anderson" Team won Sunday Morning and again Sunday Evening to finish at 2-2.
"Parrish" Team: Lost Friday Morning, but bounced back with a win on Saturday Afternoon at Duke. The "Parrish" Team won Sunday Morning.
"Grant" Team: Won Friday Morning over Spotsylvania, and won Friday Evening 60-47 over Dayton Metro. Lost 58-47 Saturday Afternoon at the Dean Dome. The "Grant" Team finished in third place, winning 42-35 over the Carolina All-Stars on Sunday.
"Lyons" Team: Lost to CNC Select Friday Morning and Friday Evening. The "Lyons" Team then dropped their next two games.
"Hudson" Team: Rallied from a double digit deficit to take a late lead but lost in the closing seconds Friday Afternoon. Won Saturday Morning, but lost Saturday Afternoon.
"Hutchens" Team: Lost by nine Friday Morning, and by twelve Friday Evening. Lost Saturday Afternoon. The "Hutchens" Team closed the event with a six point win over the New Jersey Elite on Sunday.
"LaPlant" Team: Lost to the 76ers Friday Morning and then lost Friday Night. Lost by two Saturday Afternoon, and then lost Sunday Morning.
Note: There were some tornados that came through the Raleigh Area on Saturday. The games at N.C. State were halted for about an hour or so, and fortunate for all of us, everyone is ok.
GO STEALERS!!!
Our 7 Month "Anderson", "Hudson", "Grant", "Parrish", and "Lyons" Teams played along with our 2016 "LaPlant" Team and our 3 Month "Hutchens" Team.
On Saturday Evening Former Stealer Megan Buckland (2005-10) played in the fourth annual FILA High School All-American Game held at Carmichael Auditorium on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Megan had five points in her team's 107-90 win.
The press release is attached below.
Here are the results for our teams so far:
"Anderson" Team: Lost Friday Evening 47-31, then lost on Saturday in their only game that day. The "Anderson" Team won Sunday Morning and again Sunday Evening to finish at 2-2.
"Parrish" Team: Lost Friday Morning, but bounced back with a win on Saturday Afternoon at Duke. The "Parrish" Team won Sunday Morning.
"Grant" Team: Won Friday Morning over Spotsylvania, and won Friday Evening 60-47 over Dayton Metro. Lost 58-47 Saturday Afternoon at the Dean Dome. The "Grant" Team finished in third place, winning 42-35 over the Carolina All-Stars on Sunday.
"Lyons" Team: Lost to CNC Select Friday Morning and Friday Evening. The "Lyons" Team then dropped their next two games.
"Hudson" Team: Rallied from a double digit deficit to take a late lead but lost in the closing seconds Friday Afternoon. Won Saturday Morning, but lost Saturday Afternoon.
"Hutchens" Team: Lost by nine Friday Morning, and by twelve Friday Evening. Lost Saturday Afternoon. The "Hutchens" Team closed the event with a six point win over the New Jersey Elite on Sunday.
"LaPlant" Team: Lost to the 76ers Friday Morning and then lost Friday Night. Lost by two Saturday Afternoon, and then lost Sunday Morning.
Note: There were some tornados that came through the Raleigh Area on Saturday. The games at N.C. State were halted for about an hour or so, and fortunate for all of us, everyone is ok.
GO STEALERS!!!
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5th Grade "Penley" Team Wins "Think Pink" Tournament!!!
5th Grade 'Penley' Team Wins 'Think Pink'!!!
Congratulations to the 5th Grade "Penley" Team on their 3-0 run and championship victory in the "Think Pink" Tournament held in Winston-Salem
The 5th Grade "Penley" Team won their opener at the "Think Pink" Tournament in Winston-salem Saturday Morning by a 30-10 margin. The "Penley" Team then won 40-10 in their next game, followed by a 39-11 win in the championship.
GO STEALERS!!!
The 5th Grade "Penley" Team won their opener at the "Think Pink" Tournament in Winston-salem Saturday Morning by a 30-10 margin. The "Penley" Team then won 40-10 in their next game, followed by a 39-11 win in the championship.
GO STEALERS!!!
2016 'LaPlant' Team Comes In 1st In Greensboro!!!
Three 1st Place, Two 2nd Place Finishes In Greensboro!!!
'Lyons' Team Wins Greensboro Tournament!!!
Tournament results from our 3rd-7th grade teams for March 19-20 in Greensboro can be found below as they are reported:
3rd Grade "Robinson: Lost their opener 23-4, then won 18-16 in overtime in game #2. Won 13-7 in their third game on Saturday. Won 13-5 on Sunday to advance to the championship game. In the final, the "Robinson" team lost to finish in second place.
5th Grade "Eggers": Lost their opener 37-13, won their second game 26-22. In their final game on Saturday, the "Eggers" Team lost 42-22. Won 16-13 on Sunday to advance to the championship game. Lost to the "Penley" team in the Bronze Bracket final.
5th Grade "Penley": Lost their opener by seven then won their Saturday Afternoon Game 20-19. Lost by five Saturday Evening, then defeated the "Eggers" Team in the finals.
6th Grade "Kozlowski": Lost their opener 26-21, and, then, their second game 30-28 on Saturday. Lost to the "Lyons" Team on Sunday, and then lost by three, 28-25, to close the tournament.
6th Grade "Lyons": Lost their opener 32-29, then dropped their second game 35-31. The "Lyons' Team defeated the "Kozlowski" Team on Sunday, then defeated the Gaters 37-26 on Sunday to advance to the championship game. The "Lyons" Team then defeated the Carolina All-Stars 40-22 to win the championship.
7th Grade "Simmons": Lost both games on Saturday and then lost on Sunday.
7th Grade "LaPlant": Won their opener 40-14 and won their second game 48-34. Won by double digits on Sunday to advance to the championship game. The "LaPlant" Team won the title 34-31 in overtime.
GO STEALERS!!!!
3rd Grade "Robinson: Lost their opener 23-4, then won 18-16 in overtime in game #2. Won 13-7 in their third game on Saturday. Won 13-5 on Sunday to advance to the championship game. In the final, the "Robinson" team lost to finish in second place.
5th Grade "Eggers": Lost their opener 37-13, won their second game 26-22. In their final game on Saturday, the "Eggers" Team lost 42-22. Won 16-13 on Sunday to advance to the championship game. Lost to the "Penley" team in the Bronze Bracket final.
5th Grade "Penley": Lost their opener by seven then won their Saturday Afternoon Game 20-19. Lost by five Saturday Evening, then defeated the "Eggers" Team in the finals.
6th Grade "Kozlowski": Lost their opener 26-21, and, then, their second game 30-28 on Saturday. Lost to the "Lyons" Team on Sunday, and then lost by three, 28-25, to close the tournament.
6th Grade "Lyons": Lost their opener 32-29, then dropped their second game 35-31. The "Lyons' Team defeated the "Kozlowski" Team on Sunday, then defeated the Gaters 37-26 on Sunday to advance to the championship game. The "Lyons" Team then defeated the Carolina All-Stars 40-22 to win the championship.
7th Grade "Simmons": Lost both games on Saturday and then lost on Sunday.
7th Grade "LaPlant": Won their opener 40-14 and won their second game 48-34. Won by double digits on Sunday to advance to the championship game. The "LaPlant" Team won the title 34-31 in overtime.
GO STEALERS!!!!
"Lyons" Team Wins High Point Tournament!!!
High Point Tournament News!!!
Here are the results from High Point as we open up the Season:
6th Grade "Lyons" went 4-0. The "Lyons" Team won their first game by 14 and then rallied from down 18 to win their second game by two. The "Lyons" Team won 34-14 in their third game. The "Lyons" won 48-32 in the championship game.
The "Eggers" Team went 1-2, losing 16-8 to the Gaters in the opener, then defeated the Lightning 30-7 in their second game. The "Eggers" Team lost 34-19 in the third game.
The "Penley" Team went 1-2, winning 36-18 in their opener, but losing their two afternoon games.
The "Kozlowski" Team finished 1-2, losing their opener on Saturday, then winning by seven Saturday Afternoon; the "Kozlowski" Team lost Saturday Evening.
The 4th/5th Grade "Eggers" Team and 6th Grade "Lyons" Team played in the Love and Basketball Tournament while the 5th Grade "Penley" and 6th Grade "Kozlowski" Team played in the Hoops for Kate Tournament.
GO STEALERS!!!
6th Grade "Lyons" went 4-0. The "Lyons" Team won their first game by 14 and then rallied from down 18 to win their second game by two. The "Lyons" Team won 34-14 in their third game. The "Lyons" won 48-32 in the championship game.
The "Eggers" Team went 1-2, losing 16-8 to the Gaters in the opener, then defeated the Lightning 30-7 in their second game. The "Eggers" Team lost 34-19 in the third game.
The "Penley" Team went 1-2, winning 36-18 in their opener, but losing their two afternoon games.
The "Kozlowski" Team finished 1-2, losing their opener on Saturday, then winning by seven Saturday Afternoon; the "Kozlowski" Team lost Saturday Evening.
The 4th/5th Grade "Eggers" Team and 6th Grade "Lyons" Team played in the Love and Basketball Tournament while the 5th Grade "Penley" and 6th Grade "Kozlowski" Team played in the Hoops for Kate Tournament.
GO STEALERS!!!
When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it. - Bernard Bailey
Stealers Weekly News
The NCAA's National Letter of Intent Signing Week for high school seniors began on Wednesday, November 10th.
Four members of our program will sign their NLOI's during the allowed period: Kelli Bonner (2003-2010), who will sign to play basketball at Wingate University, Megan Buckland (2005-2010), who will sign to play basketball at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Lauren Penley (2003-2010), who will sign to play basketball at Pfeiffer University, and Millesa Calicott (2003-2010), who will sign to play basketball at Wake Forest University.
The signing period runs until November 17th.
Kelli Bonner, who turned down multiple DII offers to play next year for USA Basketball Coach Barbara Nelson at Wingate, will sign this week.
Megan Buckland, who is ranked by two national scouting services as a top sixty-five player in the country (click here for All-Star Girls Report ranking and click here for Hoopgurlz ranking), signed her NLOI on Wednesday, November 10th. Click here for UNC's Press Release.
Lauren Penley will join her sister Jennifer Penley, who plays basketball at the Naval Academy, to be the first Stealer Siblings to play basketball in college. Lauren signed on Monday, November 15th.
Millesa Calicott, who had offers from several other DI Programs, will also signed on Monday, November 15th to play basketball at her childhood favorite, Wake Forest, next year.
All four players were members of the 292 Program as well.
The entire program is happy for and proud of the four of you!!!
The next signing period for seniors runs from April 13 - May 18.
Come back during November 10-17 to see pictures from the girls signing their NLOI's.
GO STEALERS!!!
Four members of our program will sign their NLOI's during the allowed period: Kelli Bonner (2003-2010), who will sign to play basketball at Wingate University, Megan Buckland (2005-2010), who will sign to play basketball at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Lauren Penley (2003-2010), who will sign to play basketball at Pfeiffer University, and Millesa Calicott (2003-2010), who will sign to play basketball at Wake Forest University.
The signing period runs until November 17th.
Kelli Bonner, who turned down multiple DII offers to play next year for USA Basketball Coach Barbara Nelson at Wingate, will sign this week.
Megan Buckland, who is ranked by two national scouting services as a top sixty-five player in the country (click here for All-Star Girls Report ranking and click here for Hoopgurlz ranking), signed her NLOI on Wednesday, November 10th. Click here for UNC's Press Release.
Lauren Penley will join her sister Jennifer Penley, who plays basketball at the Naval Academy, to be the first Stealer Siblings to play basketball in college. Lauren signed on Monday, November 15th.
Millesa Calicott, who had offers from several other DI Programs, will also signed on Monday, November 15th to play basketball at her childhood favorite, Wake Forest, next year.
All four players were members of the 292 Program as well.
The entire program is happy for and proud of the four of you!!!
The next signing period for seniors runs from April 13 - May 18.
Come back during November 10-17 to see pictures from the girls signing their NLOI's.
GO STEALERS!!!
Stealers Weekly News - November 1-7, 2010.
Kristi Ingram Takes A Shot In 2006!!!
Former Stealer Kristi Ingram (2004-2006) won the state 4A Golf Championship at Pinehurst #1 on Tuesday, November 2nd!!!
Kristi played on two teams that qualified for the DI Nationals in our program. Kristi then left to pursue a career in golf, but still comes back to participate in our golf fund raising tournaments in the summer.
Kristi shot a final round 71 to win the title, for a two-day total of 144. Kristi won by two strokes.
Way to go Kristi!!! The program is happy for and proud of you!!!
Kristi played on two teams that qualified for the DI Nationals in our program. Kristi then left to pursue a career in golf, but still comes back to participate in our golf fund raising tournaments in the summer.
Kristi shot a final round 71 to win the title, for a two-day total of 144. Kristi won by two strokes.
Way to go Kristi!!! The program is happy for and proud of you!!!
Stealers Weekly News - October 9-17, 2010
292 Participants At The Dean Dome.
A number of 292 Participants took part in "Late Night with Roy" at UNC-Chapel Hill on October 15th.
In addition to the visit to UNC, 292 Participants visited three other colleges over the weekend: Virginia Tech, Mars Hill and UNC-Asheville.
In addition to the visit to UNC, 292 Participants visited three other colleges over the weekend: Virginia Tech, Mars Hill and UNC-Asheville.
Stealers Weekly News - August 29 - September 11, 2010.
Last Session of Initial Group of Grade-Based Skills.
The first annual "Stealers Day" was held on Saturday, September 11th. Each team participated in intra-sqaud scrimmage for two hours. Fall season parent meetings were held, future ACC Players Megan Buckland and Millesa Calicott signed autographs on their copies of The Steal Curtain and Athletic Republic held a thirty minute workout.
292 made its' first college visit for the year, as four participants visited Elon on September 11th.
The final grade-based skills session for the initial class of the program participated in their final workout in August. The session was held, by request, outdoors in Randolph County.
Coach Robinson announced his new position as an NAIA assistant college coach to the program. Coach Robinson will be an assistant for the Women's Basketball Program at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Coach Robinson's primary duties will be film breakdown and advance scouting for the Southeastern Program, while making four trips to Florida before November; after that, Coach Robinson will help with film breakdown from North Carolina. Coach Robinson can and will keep his same role with the Stealers' Program as NAIA Rules allow for that.
292 made its' first college visit for the year, as four participants visited Elon on September 11th.
The final grade-based skills session for the initial class of the program participated in their final workout in August. The session was held, by request, outdoors in Randolph County.
Coach Robinson announced his new position as an NAIA assistant college coach to the program. Coach Robinson will be an assistant for the Women's Basketball Program at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Coach Robinson's primary duties will be film breakdown and advance scouting for the Southeastern Program, while making four trips to Florida before November; after that, Coach Robinson will help with film breakdown from North Carolina. Coach Robinson can and will keep his same role with the Stealers' Program as NAIA Rules allow for that.
Stealers Weekly News - August 22-28, 2010
Jennifer Penley In San Diego, California.
On our old web site, there was a page dedicated to "Stealers Daily News".
By popular demand, that page will be brought back soon, however it will be titled "Stealers Weekly News".
In the meantime, here is some news and notes:
Former Stealer Player and Coach Jennifer Penley (2003-2008) recently returned from San Diego, California where she spent time on a Naval Aircraft Carrier. Jennifer is entering her second year at the Naval Academy where she plays basketball.
Also, Megan Buckland (2005-Current), who officially finishes her career with the Stealers on October 3rd, became the second Stealers' Player to finish in the Top 60 of the National Rankings of players by Hoopgurlz (Click the link to view).
Megan hasn't played in the 2010 Season with our program due to an ACL injury sustained in March. Megan's final national ranking was 54.
Megan joins former Stealers' Player and current Stealers' Coach and Skills Instructor Katheryn Lyons who finished in the Top 60 in 2007, shortly after Hoopgurlz began ranking players.
By popular demand, that page will be brought back soon, however it will be titled "Stealers Weekly News".
In the meantime, here is some news and notes:
Former Stealer Player and Coach Jennifer Penley (2003-2008) recently returned from San Diego, California where she spent time on a Naval Aircraft Carrier. Jennifer is entering her second year at the Naval Academy where she plays basketball.
Also, Megan Buckland (2005-Current), who officially finishes her career with the Stealers on October 3rd, became the second Stealers' Player to finish in the Top 60 of the National Rankings of players by Hoopgurlz (Click the link to view).
Megan hasn't played in the 2010 Season with our program due to an ACL injury sustained in March. Megan's final national ranking was 54.
Megan joins former Stealers' Player and current Stealers' Coach and Skills Instructor Katheryn Lyons who finished in the Top 60 in 2007, shortly after Hoopgurlz began ranking players.