"2013"

Our team is starting to gel.  The Freshmen have gotten pass the early season jitters.  We have a lot of people who are really playing well.  Some question, "Why my scoring average is 9 points per game, instead of the 17 that it was last year?"

I am a point guard who just wants to WIN!  It's my job to get the ball to whoever's open.  On any given night, any of us may have a big night at scoring.  That's the danger of the Lady Cavaliers this year.

It feels great to have a strong support at every position.  Let's keep it together Lady Cavs.  Le's work harder.  Our Time Is Coming!

FORWARD

IT'S BASKETBALL SEASON, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! 

I have been waiting since August for the season to begin.  I'm gonna to savor every moment of my final season.  Every touch of the ball, every drop of sweat. . . The smell of the court that I love, the squeak of my shoes . . . Ahhhhhh, I Love This Game.  I'm Ready to Play!

Let's Go Lady Cavs! FORWARD!

 

"Final Chapter" of AAU

This weekend will be our last AAU experience of our lives. It makes me sad. Im really gonna miss it. We travel to Greensboro NC to play in our last showcase. I'm thankful that I got to play at AAU level where I could compete with players from around the nation. This seven year experience has been amazing. I pass the torch on to my little sister Kierstin.

Last Year!

This will be my Final year as a student at Caroline High School.  I hope that I will leave my mark as one of the greatest basketball players that has ever played the game is the school's history.  I'm sort of nervous about it being my Senior year.  Mom always tell me to just start off strong every time I'm doing something new.  Then Dad always says from the next room, "yep!, that's right! I'm motivated to push through this year, and do my thing!    "LET'S GO LADY CAVS!"  :)

                                                      

Showtime - Round II

My Blue Star South teammates and I, really enjoyed our weekend at the Battle in the Boro Tournament.  We finished with a 3-2 record, but we played really well.  Here were my stats:

vs. Houston Hoops:  4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, with 6 turnovers

vs. Missouri Impact: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, with 3 turnovers and drew 1 charge

vs. Peak Performance: 6 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, with 4 turnovers

vs. USVB Generals: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, with 0 turnovers and drew 1 charge

vs.. Team Texas: 7 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 0 steals, with 4 turnovers

Total of all games:  46 points, 15 rebounds, 14 assists, 8 steals, with 17 turnovers and drew 2 charges

We are now preparing for USJN in Washington, DC this weekend!  :)

A Good Showing

Earlier tonight, my AAU team finished the "Real Deal in the Ville" tournament with a 2-2 record. We started off slow, but finished with a strong showing from all of our players. It was great to see so many coaches watching our games.
I will now turn my attention to the "Battle of the Boro" tournament.  Looking to have another good showing.

Here were my stats:
vs. Indiana Spiecy Gym: 8 points, 1 rebound, 2 steal, 2 turnovers
vs. NJ Sparks: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist, 1 turnover
vs. GA Hoopster: 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assist, 1 turnover
vs. Nashville Zoom: 6 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 4 turnovers

CRAZY!!!

Summer is really flying by. Almost everyday since school ended, I have been in the gym in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon. To add to this, I have been working hard on my summer AP classes. (AP Govt and English) I am reading Shakesphere's play, "Mid Summer's Night Dream", and "Crime and Punishment", by Fyodor Dostoevsky. My Govt. work is coming from the U.S. Constitution. Quite interesting. I have two assignments due the day after we get back from TN. I'm working hard to complete this before we leave. Well, early next week, we will be on our way to Tennessee to play in the Real Deal in the Ville tournament, (11-13), and Battle in the Boro Tournament, (13-16). WE ARE BLUE STAR SOUTH - Look for Us!

SENIOR!

I am officially a Senior NOW! :) 

Today was my last day of my Junior year.  I went to school today to take my last exam and give away all of my goodbye hugs.  It was sad, but being a senior should be exciting.

Over the summer, I will be putting in as much work on the court as possible to prepare myself for my last year playing in high school.  I'm expecting myself not only to get better at basketball, but I will also be hitting the library to read some books, do some studying and prepare for next years classes.   ope the summer doesn't fly by too fast.

USJN Big Apple Tournament in New Jersey

Shannon's Pass To Breezi

At the Big Apple Tournament this weekend, we won 2 of the 4 games we played.  We still have a few things to work on; such as getting our team to mesh.

Next. . . I hope we can get some scrimmages in to help us prepare for Tennessee in July.  I think that more time on the court in games situations will help us improve.  With three new players on the team this season, it's going to be important to recognize who can do what and fill our individual roles well.

Our team also had a great chance to meet Kyrie Irving.  He came to the tournament with my teammates' brother; Josh Hairston and Tyler Thornton.    Of course, we took a picture with this former Duke Blue Devil

USJN Big Apple

After multiple weeks of strong practices, the team is pumped for the big tournament this weekend in, Newark, NJ. We're looking forward to some pretty good competition up north. This tournament will also give our coaches an opportunity to see where we stand before th July Exposure Tournaments.

All Roads Leading to Steel City

  Here is our schedule for the weekend: 
Pool C
1.  Blue Star Maryland South
2.  SMAC PA Elite Unleashed
3.  Michigan Storm
4.  Mississauga Monarchs
5.  WV Lady Bluedevils 17's

Saturday
8:30 a.m. vs SMAC PA Elite Unleased    North Allegheny Senior High School
5:50 p.m vs WV Lady Bluedevils 17's      North Allegheny Intermediate School


Sunday
9:00 a.m. vs Mississauga Monarch           North Allegheny Intermediate School
4:40 p.m. vs Michigan Storm                   North Allegheny Carson

Preparing for Steel City Madness

Coach Ramon has increased our number of practices, as we prepare for Steel City Madness Tournament on April 21 and 22.  Everybody's working hard . . .serious conditioning . . . . lots of new plays.  I'm loving it!

This is my last season for AAU ball.  Most of us are about to be seniors.  Lets go out in style ladies.  Make'em remember our names!

ON a personal note, I would like to thank all of my friends, family, and coaches for continuing to visit my blog.  Feel free to leave comments about how I am doing with my basketball playing and reporting it on my blog.

Back to AAU!

It feels really good being out on the court with my AAU team again!  It was good playing against my teammates during high school ball, but I'm glad to see them wearing the same jersey as me again.  I can't wait until we finally get into our tournament play . . .  Here is our schedule!

April 21-22               Steel City Madness     Pittsburgh, PA
May 12                     U-Turn                         Richmond, VA
May 26-27                USJN-Big Apple          Newark, NJ
June 30                    U-Turn                         Richmond, VA
July 11-12                Real Deal in the Ville   Nashville, TN
July 13-16(Premier)Battle in the Boro         Franklin, TN
July 22-25 (Gold)     USJN-Nike Champ.    Washington, DC
July 30-31 (Gold)     USJN-Summer Final  Philadelphia, PA
September               D2/D3 Showcase      Winston Salem, NC
October                    USJN-Oktoberfest     Therofare, NJ

Reflect and Go Forward

Since the second semester began, classes have gotten tougher.  We got our interim yesterday and my grades were pretty good.  B - Algebra II, B - Spanish III, A - Physics, and A - EMT class.

Tonight my high school basketball team is invited to come to the County's Parks and Recreation Basketball Awards Program.  This is an honor that we have been asked to attend and come onto the stage to help give out awards to the young players and shake their hands.  It's going to be a great feeling when the youngsters walk by and look at us with that "Star Struck", look in their eyes.  We feel important to also be recognize for making it to the Regional Tournament for the 2nd year in a row.  

AAU starts soon and I can't wait.  The competition will be tougher than before.  This will be our last year so we're going to go out BIG!

Finishing Up a "Good" Season

How do you measure to see if you had a good season?  District Champion? Regional Finals? Competing at the State Tournament? 

I feel like we had a "Good" season.  We finished with a record of 15 - 13.  28 games, including regular season, scrimmages, tournaments, and post season.  This record may not sound too good to many people, but as a team, we really grew and improved on our skills and teamwork.  We had three people from our team to be recognized by other coaches in the District for District Honors.  Jazmen Moore (honorable mention), Rekeisha Heckstall (2nd Team), and I was blessed enough to receive 1st team honors. 

Thank you Coach Marshall, and Coach Childs for all of your hard work and dedication to our team and season this year.

My final stats for the year.

FGM/FGA - 82/217
3PTM/3PTA - 37/113
OFF REB - 21
DEF REB - 71
ASST. - 47
STEALS -49
BLOCKS - 36
POINTS/AVERAGE - 357/17
(PLAYED 21 GAMES)
(STARTED IN 21 GAMES)

The Ups and Downs of the Game

Recently, I have had some good games and some bad games.  On Monday, February, 13th. I was recongnized for being the first female Junior at Caroline High School to reach the 1,000 points milestone.  I felt that this was my major accomplishment in my high school career. 

(here with Coach Tim Marshall (L), and Coach Salita Childs (R)

Unfortunately, the next day we played Courtland and I ended up leaving the game with an injury.  Eventhough we took 2 tough loses against the Cougars and Eastern View Cyclone, we still qualified to go play in the Regional Tounament :)

We will be traveling down to Tabb High School, today, Tuesday, February 21st, for our first round of regionals  I'm hoping Coach Marshall will put me in. . . I'm so ready to get back on the floor!  Wish us Luck!  Let's Go Lady Cavs! :)

                         Points   FG   3 pts.    FT    Reb.   Asst.    Steals Blocks


vs. Courtland       18      5        2          2      4         0          1         2
vs. Chancellor      18      1        2         10     5         3          1         6
vs. Courtland         8      2        1           1     3         2          1         0
vs. Eastern View   DNP

UPDATE

We've gone 3 - 2 in the last 5 games, and playing Courtland High School on Friday will complete the regular season.  I am hoping our team finish in top 4, so that we can automatically qualify for Regional.

Here are my stats from the last 5 games:
                          Points     FG    3 pts.     FT     Reb.     Asst.     Steals     Blocks
vs. Chancellor       28         6       2           10       5          1          5               2
vs. Easternview     13         1       2            5        2          1          1               1
vs. James Monroe 22         5       2            6        1          0          4               0
vs. King George    15         2       3            2        1          1          1               1
vs. Culpeper         21         1       6            1        3           7         3                1

Congratulations to our Caroline High School JV Girls Team for having the best regular season record.  They will play for the Championship next week against James Monroe or Easterview High School.

A Few Good Wins

Over the past few weeks, we have been back on track with a winning streak by defeating; King George, Culpeper, and Spotsylvania High Schools.  I am hoping we can get a win against Chancellor High School on Friday, January 27th at OUR HOUSE. 

This will be a payback game, and we will be ready.  Let's Go Lady Cavs!!!  Looking forward to keeping the wins alive, and ending the season on a better note.  :)

Stats:
         FG    3Pts    FT     Reb.     Asst.     Steals     Blocks     TP
KG-   5       2        8        4           3           3             0            24
Cul.-  4        0        3       10         3            2             1           11
Spot- 2        2        3        7          1            2             1           13

Down But Not Out!

The Battlefield District standings came out this weekend, and we are 6th in our district.  This is very disappointing.  The captains got together before practice on Monday and had a short meeting.  We discussed with the team the goals we had made and the accomplishments we have made and the ones we still need to reach.  Coach Mosby, (dad), pulled out the DVD of our last game and pointed out a few places we need to tighten up on.  WE Had A Great Practice.

Below are my cumulative stats of the first half of the the season:
FGM FGA 3-PTM 3-PTA FTM FTA OFF REB DEF REB Asst. TO Steals Blocks TP #Games
Shannon Mosby FG:52/131, 3Pts: 13/44, Ft: 50/65 Reb: 55, Asst: 32, Steals: 30, Blocks: 20,
Total Points: 193,  Total Games Played: 11, Average:  17.5

(the above does not include the Patrick Henry Scrimmage and Patrick Henry Tournament.

Tough Week, but Encouraging Support from My Sting Family

This past week, we struggled as a team to win in the district.  I feel the relationship between the team as a WHOLE and the coaches need to become more "as one" and the performance on the floor will follow. . . . .  All we need is a little pep talk :)

On Wednesday, we played the Chancellor Chargers. 
My stats:   FG: 3, 3PT: 1, FT: 1, Reb: 4, Blk: 0, Asst.: 4, Total Points:  10
Our defense was really good that game but they just came out on top.  We got them next time!

My old AAU Coaches; Wendy Jilson, Steve Tkac, and former teammate Allison Tkac, came out to support me which really helped lift my spirit on my brother "Brooklyn's" Bday. (R.I.P.)  Even Coach Wendy's son Ayden came out with his fan signs to cheer for me and my team.  It was so good to see them.  That made my day. 

Patrick Henry Tournament

Here are my stats from the Patrick Henry Tournament.   This will be updated through out the week.

vs.  Powhatan
Pts: 20, FG: 4, 3Pts: 4, FT: 0, Reb: 3, Steal: 1, Blocks: 3, Asst.: 0

vs. Atlee

Pts: 15, FG: 6, 3Pts: 0, FT: 3, Reb: 4, Steal: 4, Blocks: 1, Asst.: 1
vs. Louisa
Pts: 12, FG: 2, 3Pts: 2, FT: 0, Reb: 3, Steal: 1, Blocks: 0, Asst.: 1

Let's Go Lady Cavs! :)

I just finished watching some of  my film from our past games this year and a little bit of college basketball, (Baylor vs UConn, taped), and now I can't think of anything but our tournament tomorrow at Patrick Henry High School.  I want us to do well but also learn something from playing against other competition from other districts. 

I'm so hyped right now, I can't even sit down.  My parents are laughing at me because I keep screaming and running; saying, "Let's Get It Ladies!", and "We Got Heart", and Let's Go!"  I can't wait for tomorrow.  WE READY! :)  Stats will be posted ASAP

Patrick Henry "Patriot Holiday Tournament"

Attention Coach and Friends,
    Just a reminder, Caroline High School  will be participating the Patrick Henry Holiday Tournament.  Games begin on December 28th and ends on December 30th.  If you are in the area, drop by and see how we are doing. (:  

This should be a great tournament!  All teams listed below are having a good season.

Day 1: Wednesday, December 28, 2011

2:00 p.m. Game 1 Patrick Henry vs Louisa
3:30 p.m. Game 2 Chancellor vs Matoaca
5:00 p.m. Game 3 Caroline vs Powhatan
7:00 p.m. Game 4 Atlee vs Tucker

Day 2: Thursday, December 29, 2011
2:00 p.m. Game 5 game 1 loser vs game 2 loser
3:30 p.m. Game 6 game 3 loser vs game 4 loser
5:00 p.m. Game 7 game 1 winner vs game 2 winner
7:00 p.m. Game 8 game 3 winner vs game 4 winner

Day 3: Friday, December 30, 2011
2:00 p.m. Game 9 game 5 loser vs game 6 loser (7th place)
3:30 p.m. Game 10 game 5 winner vs game 6 winner (5th place)
5:00 p.m. Game 11 game 7 loser vs game 8 loser (3rd place)
7:00 p.m. Game 12 game 7 winner vs game 8 winner (1st place)

Splitting The Week

We are now in the toughest part of our season, as we play against teams in our league.   We finished this week with a win and a lost.  Playing against Essex for the second time, allowed us to get some of our bench players an opportunity to play lots of minutes.  (50-22).  Then James Monroe High came in with the hunger and zest to win, and we were unable to match them.  (49 - 71).  Our younger players are continuing to get better and we are looking forward to playing Jayem again.

Stats:  (Essex)
FG: 3; 3Pts: 1; FT: 3; Reb: 2; Asst.: 1; Steals: 4; Blocks: 1

Stats:  (James Monroe)
FG: 6; 3Pts: 2; FT: 4; Reb: 6; Asst.: 3; Steals: 0; Blocks: 2

My old teammate Emily Ashcraft, (Bridgewater College - Player) dropped by to cheer us on against Jayem.  Thanks Em!  We miss you :(

What a Busy Week!!!

During the week of December 12 - December 16, we played 3 games and came away with 2 wins. 

Monday, we played against King Williams for the 2nd time.  Here were my stats:
Points: 17, FG: 5, 3 pters: 1, Reb: 5, FT: 4/4, Asst: 3,  Blk: 1

Tuesday, we played against last years District Champion, Courtland High.  Here were my stats:
Points: 20, FG: 7, 3 pters: 1, Reb: 1, FT: 3/4, Asst: 2,  Blk: 1

Friday, had a tough game against our rivals, Spotsylvania High.  Here were my stats:
Points: 11, FG: 1, 3 pters: 0, Reb: 3, FT: 9/12, Asst: 3,  Blk: 2

Next week we have 2 games before the Christmas Break.  Monday against Essex and Tuesday against James Monroe.

Go Lady Cavs!

Week of Play - Dec. 5-9

On Mon, December 5, we defeated Lancaster, (a non-district team).  The score was 53-48.  I was kinda disappointed because we did not play to our full potential . . . too many mistakes.  I was sick that day and felt like I did not play as well as I should have.  My stats were: 

Pts:  25; FG: 9/15; 3Pt: 0/3; FT: 7/11; Reb. 5; Asst.: 3; Steals: 6; Blocks: 3

Yesterday, 12/8, we defeated Essex, (another non-district game).  Score was 52-24.  Everyone got plenty of playing time.  We succeeded at all of the goals that we set before game time.  Everybody contributed in some way.  Lots of team hustle.  My stats were:

Pts: 16; FG: 5/12; 3Pt: 1/1; FT: 3/5; Reb. 5; Asst.: 2; Steals: 2; Blocks: 1

Next Week we play 3 games.  I will be playing against some of my AAU teammates when we take on Courtland (Tuesday), and Spotsylvania (Friday). 

Lets go Lady Cavs!!!

"Cavaliers Rock the Cavaliers"

Last night our Caroline Lady Cavs defeated the King William Lady Cavs 68 - 33.  Coach Marshall and Coach Childs were proud of us.  We got good work from everyone and had four players in double figures.  (Tasha Johnson - 13 points, Jazmen Moore - 14 points, Nakia Robinson - 12 points, and I had 22 points)

I am proud of our freshmen and sophomores.  Now I know for sure that those long practices are paying off.

Yeah, Let's Go Lady Cavs!!

Here are my stats from last night:  FG's - 3/6; 3 pointers - 4/4; Rebs - 5; Asst. - 5; Steals - 3; Block - 1; points: 22

In memory of my friend, David "Brooklyn" "Little Bill" Jones,:  "I told you that I would hit my first 3 pointer of the season from your spot on the court.  I know you saw that". . . . . still missing you :(

Days Before the Start of the Season

12/1/11

We are down to a couple days left before our season opener against King Williams High School.  I am ready to play.  I am always ready to get in a good run.  It has been several years since we played them, so we need to bring our "A" game.

Today's practice was good and intense.  Our young players are continuing to grow. 

We had a nice write up in the newspaper today.  Check us out below.  Scores will be posted on the schedule to the right.

Scrimmage - "Not Too Bad"

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

We had our first scrimmage against Patrick Henry of Ashland, Virginia., and we did not do too bad.  The final score was 49 - 69.  I know the final does not show it, but we played with intensity and heart.  Coach Marshall was somewhat pleased with our performance.  We will play again on December 2.  See times and location on the right side panel. 

My stats for the game is listed below:

FGM/FGA,    3-PTM/Att.,     Off Reb.,     Def Reb.,     Assit/TO ration,     Steals,   
      3/8              3/7                   4                  2                  1/3                  1               

FT Made/FT Att.

     5/6



I also had 3 blocked shots.

I WISH TODAY WAS TOMORROW!!!!!!!

I am sooooooooo ready to ball!  Our first scrimmage of the season is tomorrow.  We will play against Patrick Henry High School at our place.

I can't wait to see my team's level of play.  We have been working very hard

LET'S GO!!