FALL LEAGUE INFORMATION NEEDED ASAP

If you are playing in the MYAS Fall league I need the following information from you. If you can not make it to open gym, please email me the following information.

Name

Address

Birthday

Phone Number

Email Address

I need signatures from the following people:

Kellie McCullough, Katie Miedtke, LaBrisha Michael, Kelly Wuollet, Danica Chalmers,Colleen McCullough, Courtney Aydt, Katie Fertittlia, Aubry Colbert, Jordan Trebesch, Colleen Seba, Julia Sowada, Heidi Hartmann, and Leah Westling.

Please stop by open gym tonight (Wednesday, September 3, 2008) after 7 pm to sign your sheet. If you can not make it. Please call me ASAP.

My email address is joeywaters51@yahoo.com

Wednesday, September 3, 20008 IMPORTANT NOTICE

Anyone who is signed up for the MYAS or the Breakdown league must stop by open gym between 7 pm and 8 pm. I need player's addresses and signatures. If you are not able to show up on Wednesday between 7pm and 8pm, please contact Coach Waters ASAP 952-454-8043. Thank you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE (Fall league)

Players please make sure to stop by Open gym on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in order to sign your release forms. Open gym will be from 6-8pm. If you are unable to make it, please contact Coach Waters ASAP.

Just a reminder that a few people have not paid for fall league yet. Please contact Coach Waters, or bring your payment to open gym on Wednesday.

Coach Waters 952-454-8043 joeywaters51@yahoo.com

Fall League Fees Due ASAP

The deadline to pay league fees was Wednesday, August 20, 2008. If you have not paid your league fees, or have not contacted Coach Waters by Friday, August 22, 2008 you will not be allowed to play in the fall leagues. Coach Waters has to turn everything in by next week in order for Osseo to participate. Please call Coach Waters at 952-454-8043 or email joeywaters51@yahoo.com.

Last chance to sign up for Velocity Sports

Anyone interested in the Velocity Sports fall training please contact Coach Waters by Friday, August 22, 2008.

Osseo Basketball Preseason Training includes:

*Improving speed and quickness up and down the court. *Increase agility and ability to change directions. *Gain strength to go strong to the basket. *Increase explosiveness and vertical jump. *Reduce injury by developing flexibility, stability and strength.

Velocity has given us a great price at $299 for 2 months of training. The athletes will meet two times a week, each session is 90 minutes long.

**Payment plans are available***

Change to Fall League Fees---Due Wed. August 20

Parents and Players,

Please note that after last night there are some changes in the fall league. We ended up getting 30 girls for the MYAS (Gopher State League) and 40 girls for the Breakdown league.

Due to the number increase, everyone who is participating in the MYAS (Gopher State) league owes $43.00. Please make checks out to MYAS.

If you are participating in the Breakdown League everyone owes $49.50. Please make checks out to MN Sports Preview.

If you already submitted a check for a different amount, I am sorry but please send the difference with your athlete to open gym on Wednesday. If you are not sure what difference you owe, please feel free to contact me. If Wednesday is not possible, please call me and we can make other arrangements.

I am sorry about the change, but after last nights board meeting we had about 10-12 kids sign up.

If you have any questions please contact Coach Waters at 952-454-8043 or by email at joeywaters51@yahoo.com.

Open Gym

No open gym on Monday, August 25, 2008 and Monday, September 1, 2008.

Payment for Fall Leagues

Please contact Coach Waters by Wednesday, August 20, 2008 to make payments for the Fall activities. Coach Waters will be at the Board meeting tonight at 6pm and then open gym until 8 pm. Parents and Players may bring the money to open gym on Monday or Wednesday. Please contact me first before writing a check. Thank you. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.

DEADLINE for Fall Activities....... (Breakdown League, MYAS League, and Velocity Sports)

In order to make sure the Osseo Girls Basketball team secures a spot for the above activities, please contact Coach Waters no later than Wednesday, August 13, 2008 if you are interested.

If you have questions about any of the above mentioned activities, please feel free to contact Coach Waters at (952)454-8043 or by email at joeywaters51@yahoo.com

Introducing the New Head Girls Basketball Coach..... Joey Waters

My name is Joey Waters and I grew up in Duluth, MN. I graduated from Denfeld Senior High School. I went to college at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), where I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Education and Minor in Coaching. I also played basketball and softball at MSUM. In 2006, I again graduated with a degree in Paralegal from Minnesota School of Business in Plymouth.

Basketball has been a big part of my life. Besides playing basketball for over 20 years, I have been coaching basketball for 15 years. Last season I was blessed enough to be an assistant coach for the two time State Champions of St. Paul Central.

I am very excited to join the Orioles of Osseo Senior High. If you have not met me yet, you will soon learn that I am very energetic and passionate about the game of basketball. I am aware of the rich traditions here at Osseo and I plan to continue those traditions.

Please feel free to introduce yourself when you see me. Lets all work as a team to make the 2008-09 season a fun and successful one.

Fall Basketball 2008

As the Osseo girls basketball team prepares for the 2008-09 season, the OHS coaching staff would like to offer the following programs. (Please note that none of these programs are required for participation on the OHS Basketball team)

1. Open Gym (Starts Monday, August 4, 2008 -November 12, 2008) MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS from 6 pm- 8pm (Please request schedule from Coach Waters)

2. Velocity Sports Strength Training Program

3. MYAS Fall Basketball League

4. Breakdown Fall League at Bloomington Kennedy

Please contact Coach Joey Waters for details

joeywaters51@yahoo.com or (952) 454-8043

NEXT BOOSTER CLUB MEETING.....

The next Booster Club Meeting will be Monday, August 18, 2008 at 6pm in the Forum Room at Osseo Senior High School.

Recap of year end achievements.

A summary of the year end team and individual accomplishments
Osseo Varsity - Section 5AAAA Champions (24-6), NWSC runner up (16-2) Section 5AAAA academic champions.
Congratulations to the Osseo 5th grade traveling team for MYAS state championship.
Northwest Suburban All conference - Danielle Mangen, Chiamaka Okonkwo, Jennie Sunnarborg and Kendra Ware
NWSC Honorable Mention - Marny Ferarra, Brianna Olson, and Kylie Gottsman
Channel 12 all area team - Jennie Sunnarborg, Danielle Mangen
Channel 12 all area team Honorable mention- Kendra Ware
Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association all state - Jennie Sunnarborg
Academic All State- Amy Hildebrand, Marny Ferarra, Brianna Olson
Associated Press all state honorable mention - Jennie Sunnarborg
Osseo Senior High Athena award winner - Brianna Olson
2008 Captains - Marny Ferarra, Brianna Olson, Jennie Sunnarborg
Captain for 2008-2009 season- Chiamaka Okonkwo

BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

The next Booster Club meeting is Monday, April 7th at 6:00 pm (Osseo Senior High School Forum). Hope to see everyone there! It's volunteer's that make this program successful.

Chaska 50 Osseo 44

The first 5 minutes of the second half proved to be the difference in the opening round of the State tournament Wednesday afternoon. Chaska quickly erased the Orioles 3 point halftime lead and jumped out to a 29-22 lead. Osseo attempted to claw its way back to victory, but the uncharacteristic turnovers and missed free throws caught up with the Orioles. When you combine 19 T.O.s with 32% field goal shooting, and 37% free throw shooting, you will have little chance of getting through a state tournament game against a very good Chaska team.
Although the Orioles were dissapointed in their state tourney outcome, you can not erase an outstanding 24-6 season that included an unforgettable run to the tourney.
The Orioles would like to extend their great appreciation to all the Oriole nation that attended the game at the Target Center Wednesday. Win or lose, a chance to play in that environment in front of the whole Oriole family will be an experience these young ladies will never forget.

State Tournament Time!!!! Osseo vs. Chaska - Noon Wednesday - Target Center

Osseo Orioles 62 Centennial Cougars 56
If you attended the first game January 21 between Osseo and Centennial, you likely left the gym with the thought of this being the year of the Cougars. The Osseo Orioles had other thoughts as 18 young ladies were in the gym the next morning working to prove that although a serious statement was made that evening, they would make their statement in March. Thursday evening Osseo never trailed in defeating the previously undefeated and USA today #7 nationally ranked Centennial. Outstanding teamwork and determination proved to be the difference in this one, as Osseo will be making a return trip to the state tournament. Centennial certainly is an outstanding basketball team, and deserves all the accolades they have received, but this evening belonged to another great team. Osseo will now focus thier attention on winning a state title. This years tournament field looks outstanding. Osseo will be playing Wednesday at the Target Center with time and opponent to be decided on Sunday morning.

Here is the Star Tribune account of the game- http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/16369981.html

Orioles gain section final!

Osseo defeated Champlin Park 72-60 in a very competitive section semi-finals Saturday night. The Orioles fought off foul trouble, some injuries, and a determined rebel team to earn a right to play in its second straight section final game. Danielle Mangen got the hot hand, and the rest of the team found her. Mangen finished with 26 points, including 7 - 3 pointers for the night. Osseo will play #1 ranked Centennial in the section final Thursday night at Anoka at 8PM. Lets see alot of Orange!!!

All NWSC Section Semifinal

There will be some familiar teams playing for the birth to the state tournament out of Section 5AAAA. A strong effort Wednesday night for the Orioles vs. Irondale puts them in the section semifinals Saturday night at 8 PM vs. Champlin Park at Anoka HS. The Orioles scored the first 10 points in the second half to pull away from the Knights. 17 players saw game action Wednesday night to help push Osseo into the semifinals.
In the other semifinal at 6PM, Maple Grove will square off vs. Centennial. Should make for some great high school basketball Saturday night. See you there!!

Section Seedings

Osseo recieved the #2 seed for the Section 5AAAA playoffs. Osseo will play host to Irondale Wednesday night at 7PM. Other section seeds: 1-Centennial, 3-Champlin Park, 4- Maple Grove, 5- Roseville, 6 - Mounds View, 8 -Park Center. See you Wednesday night!!

Senior night highlights!

Thursday night was all about celebrating the career accomplishments of Seniors Kendra Ware, Jennie Sunnarborg, Brianna Olson, Amy Hildebrand, Marny Ferarra, Shannon Riggle, and Jamie Pilgrim. Included in the night-
Osseo's underclassmen had excellent tributes for our 5 senior players and 2 senior managers prior to the game. A general theme in all- outstanding teammates, hard workers, and great friends.
Senior Brianna Olson played the pregame anthem with her flute.
All 5 seniors started the game and contributed in a decisive 68-35 win over a surging Andover team.
All active players saw Varsity game action Thursday night.
A special thanks to the booster club volunteers for putting on a nice social following the game.
Osseo finishes the regular season with a 16-2 NWSC record, and 21-5 overall record.
Osseo will host a first round section game next Wednesday at 7 pm vs. an opponent to be determined Saturday. SEE YOU THERE!!!

Senior Night!!

Thursday nights game vs. Andover will be the last regular season home game for 5 Osseo seniors - Marny Ferarra, Amy Hildebrand, Brianna Olson, Jennie Sunnarborg, and Kendra Ware. There will be a short ceremony right before tip off, and a social following the game to celebrate 5 outstanding student athletes. See you there!!

CONCESSION HELP NEEDED!

The concession schedule has been updated to reflect the four last scheduled games. Please see the Booster Club page for a copy of this schedule.

Also, we are still looking for volunteers for SECTION GAMES. If you can help, please contact Debbie Sunnarborg. Thanks!!

Centennial 71-Osseo 57

The #1 ranked Cougars scored the final 9 points to pull away and clinch the NWSC title Friday night at Osseo. The second meeting of the top two teams in the conference proved to be much more competitive than the first meeting, but the Orioles still came up on the short end. The Orioles got excellent contributions from several players Friday night which included season high scoring outputs from Kendra Ware and Brianna Olson. Additional coverage, pictures, and a highlight video can be found at gprep.net. Varsity record currently stands at 19-5, and 14-2 in the NWSC. Osseo will look to bounce back Tuesday evening vs. Blaine.

Osseo 64 Coon Rapids 36

Osseo Varsity played a solid 36 minutes vs. the Cardinals to pick up its 8th straight win Tuesday evening. The Orioles improve their NWSC record to 14-1, and overall record to 19-4. Osseo will celebrate parents night Friday vs. the undefeated Centennial Cougars.

Osseo escapes for 7th win in a row.

Danielle Mangen found her shooting stroke at the right time Saturday for the Orioles. 2 clutch 3's by Mangen, and 2 late free throws by sophomore Jessica Fife iced a 51-47 Saturday afternoon contest with Duluth East. Mangen hit for 14 of her team leading 16 points in the second half. It was cold outside, and equally cold inside as the Orioles had a difficult time finding their shooting rythm all day - shooting a dismal 30% from the field, and 50% from the line. Another recap of the game can be found on KJA's site : http://gbbrecruit.blogspot.com/search/label/out%20about%200708%20hs
Osseo 61 - Park Center 44
In a similar game to Saturday, the game on Friday night was a tale of 2 halves. Local rival Park Center came out blazing hot to start the game scoring 29 first half points. In the second half the Oriole defense, and some solid offensive post play from Kylie Gottsman pushed the Orioles to a 13-1 NWSC record. Solid perimeter defense from Marny Ferarra, Brianna Olson, and Kendra Ware stiffled the Pirates top offensive threats in the second half- holding the Pirates to 15 points. The Orioles continue conference play @ Coon Rapids Tuesday evening.

Osseo 59- Elk River 49

The Osseo Orioles Varsity beat Elk River Wednesday evening in a very physical contest to avoid a program sweep at the hands of the elks. The other 4 Osseo teams struggled early in the evening, primarily scoring vs. the Elks zone defenses. The Orioles varsity completed a season sweep of a good Elk River team behind some excellent perimeter defense and a career high in scoring from Chiamaka Okonkwo - 17 pts, and a career high in rebounds for Jennie Sunnarborg- 17 boards.
Orioles improve overall record to 16-4, and NWSC record to 12-1.
Play continues Friday evening with a Varsity double header with the Boys team at Osseo. Varsity girls tip off at 6PM.

Next Booster Club Meeting will be April 7th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at OSH

The next Booster Club Meeting is scheduled for April 7th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at OSH. Mark your calanders and plan on attending. Volunteers is what makes this a top class organization!

Banquet is March 17th, 2008

The banquet is scheduled for Monday, March 17th at St. Vincent DePaul Church. Social gathering starts at 6:00 PM and dinner will start at 6:30. Cost is $20.00 per person, free for players. Please send your RSVP along with your money to Brian, Rachel or Brianna Olson by Monday, March 3rd.

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the Slideshow/DVD, include $10.00 along with a note indicating you want a DVD when returning your banquet money and RSVP.

More information will be posted on the Booster Club page soon.

Parent Night is February 15th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

Mark your calanders! Parent's Night is February 15th at 6:30 PM. More information on this will be posted soon on the Booster Club page. Check it out soon.

EIGHT REMAINING SPOTS TO FILL FOR CONCESSION

Feb. 15th 7-9 p.m. One spot open
Feb. 26th 5:15-8:30 p.m. All four spots open
March 6th 6:15-8:30 p.m. (gave starts at 7:00 p.m.) Three spots open

Please contact Debbie Sunnarborg if you can help out at any of these games.

YOUTH NIGHT - Orioles 53 Maple Grove 38

Osseo Orioles varsity celebrated with its youth players, with its second season victory over the neighbors. In typical Osseo fashion, several players contributed solid nights for the Orioles. You can check the box score under the statistics section. Osseo improved its season record to 14-4, and continues to hold onto second place in the NWSC with a 10-1 record. Conference play resumes Friday night at Anoka.

Orioles bounce back - take 4 out of 5 from the Rebels

Osseo proved to be a team that will put setbacks behind them as they responded to a tough night at Centennial with a nice 63-43 Varsity victory over the 11-5 Champlin Park Rebels. The tone for the evening was set by the younger programs with the 9th grade A getting the early victory 46-36. The Sophomores overcame some poor first half execution and rolled to a 15 point win with a great second half. The Junior Varsity squad proved that the score will take care of itself if you continue to compete. Champlin jumped out 18-2 early, and led 18-8 at half. The Orioles had an awfull first half shooting the basketball, but remained their composure. 6 Minutes into the second half the game was tied at 20, and the Orioles willed it out from there 38-34 to avenge one of their 2 losses on the year.
Varsity record improves to 12-4, and 8-1 in the NWSC. The program heads to Andover Friday evening. See you there!

Centennial Takes it to the Orioles

Riding a 4 game win streak since the New Year started, the Osseo Orioles Varsity was excited for the challenge that the states top ranked Centennial Cougars would bring last Friday night. The outcome certainly wasnt what the Orioles were hoping for. Centennial finished the last 14 minutes with a 41-7 run to solidify themselves as the top team in the NWSC and section 5AAAA with a 83-40 win. Osseo could not overcome a miserable night shooting (19%), and the extremely efficient transition game of the 9th ranked team in the country. Down 11 points at half time after a 7-40 first half of shooting, the Orioles found themselves still in the game. The Orioles cut the lead to single digits 42-33 in the first 4 minutes of the second half. Then Centennial dialed up their defense and running game, and the Orioles responded poorly to start the incredible run. Osseo stands at 11-4 overall, and 7-1 in the NWSC. Centennial improved to 16-0.
Osseo will return home Tuesday evening to face the Champlin Park rebels.
Additional coverage of the Centennial contest can be found at http://gbbrecruit.blogspot.com/search/label/Osseo, and http://www.gprep.net/

Holiday Tourney Recap

The Osseo Orioles Varsity came away 1-2 in the Dicks Sporting Goods holiday tourney at Hopkins. Osseo opened with a 61-49 win over Cretin Derham Hall. The girls did an excellent job of taking advantage of their inside game. Jennie Sunnarborg led the way with 16 pts. and 9 rebounds. Amy Hildebrand had 6 assist in the game.
In the Semifinals, the Orioles were defeated by the 5th ranked Hopkins Royals. Early foul trouble, and sloppy passing haunted Osseo. Kylie Gottsman continued her improved play with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks.
In the 3rd place game vs. the 4th ranked Eastview Lightning the Orioles came up 6 points short. Eastview point guard Britnye McSparron was lights out scoring 41 of the teams 66 points. The Orioles had 4 players reach double figures in scoring - Chiamaka Okonkwo had 12 pts. and 12 boards, Sunnarborg 11, and Amy Hildebrand and Brianna Olson put in 10 each.
The tournament outcome may not have been what the Orioles were looking for, but the tournament was an excellent learning experience for the Orioles as they certainly held ground against arguably the best competition in the state of Minnesota. Jennie Sunnarborg was named to the all-tournament team.Conference season resumes at home Friday vs. Anoka.

Sophomores Finish Runnerups!
Congratulations to the Osseo sophomore team as they continued excellent early season play by finishing runnerups in the Hopkins Holiday Tournament. They lost a tough championship game to a Mpls. South team that borrowed a few players from their Varsity for the game. Nice work sophs!

Sophomore Season Update

The sophomore team is off to a nice start to the season, opening 5 – 1 (3 – 0 in conference). The team had hard fought wins against Buffalo, Southwest, Champlin Park, Maple Grove and Elk River. The sophomores have used an improving and gritty defense to shut the opponents down and balanced scoring, as evident by having 4 different girls lead the scoring in each of the 6 games. The team is looking forward to challenge of continuing to improve and the tough games that loom in the Hopkins Holiday tournament.
Coach Ruska

Ugly but effective

Osseo 61- Maple Grove 50
A game filled with fouls and poor shooting by both teams, Osseo escapes with a nice win over the Crimson. To give you an idea on the type of game it was, Osseo hit its first FG with 4 minutes to go in the first half. Osseo shot 2-27 in the first half- much attributed to some good Maple Grove defense, yet only trailed by 2. The shooting did improve some in the second half when Osseo outscored Maple Grove 41-28. Junior guard Danielle Mangen hit 5 3 pointers in route to 18 points, and Senior Jennie Sunnarborg went for 15 points and 13 rebounds. Osseo improves season record to 5-1, and conference record to 2-0.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!!

A special thank you to all the girls and family that helped out with last Saturdays fundraiser at the high school. Impressive organization and teamwork throughout the day made for a very successful tournament.
Osseo Hoopsters Booster Club

Osseo Gets first Conference Win

Despite an off shooting night (32%) the Orioles may have played their best game Tuesday night with a victory over Champlin Park 72-52. A summary of the game can be seen on former Osseo coach Kevin Anderson's website -http://gbbrecruit.blogspot.com/search/label/Osseo It was a good way to start the conference season as Champlin will certainly be heard from this year. Osseo will be at Maple Grove friday night 7 PM.

Junior Varsity Season Summary

The Osseo Junior Varsity finished their non conference season schedule with a 4-0 record. The Orioles notched victories over Rogers, Buffalo, Minnetonka and Minneapolis Southwest. After a slow start, the team defeated Rogers 25-20, outscoring the Royals 15 to 4 in the second half. The team led all the way in a second game victory over Buffalo70 to 35. The team’s first road victory came at Minnetonka, where they pulled away in the second half to preserve a 39 to 29 victory. Last Friday evening, the JV started strong and kept the pressure on in defeating Minneapolis Southwest 45 to 27. All 9 players have shown great improvement in defensive skills since the start of the season. Leading scorer thus far is junior Stephanie Pilgrim. Junior guard Rachel Wiinanen has provided scoring and leadership on the floor. Kaela Crouch, Kristina Ewing and Kyanna Jones have taken turns running the team at the point guard position. Sophomore post player Deanna Fischer has shown steady improvement, leading the team in rebounding, while Emily Larson and Jessica Murto have also provided an inside threat. Finally, junior guard Amanda Barfknacht has provided a spark coming off the bench. The team would also like to thank the parents for their positive support so far this season. The Osseo Junior Varsity is looking forward to continued success in the tough Northwest Suburban Conference, starting with an important road game at Champlin Park on Tuesday, December 11th.

Week 1 Varsity Summary

The week started a little rough for the Orioles with an opening night home loss to the Royals from Rogers. Poor shooting, and turnovers did in the Orioles vs. a very good Rogers team. Senior Jennie Sunnarborg paced Osseo with 15 points and 7 boards.

Osseo rebounded from the opening night loss with consecutive victories over Buffalo and Minnetonka. Osseo was strong out of the blocks vs. Buffalo jumping out to a 39-12 lead early. Buffalo showed everyone in attendence why the game is never over until the horn sounds. With 6 minutes to go in a foul filled game the Bison had cut the lead to 50-46. The orioles got tough on the defensive end to close out the Bison 65-50. Junior Danielle Mangen led the Orioles with 21 points, including 4 3 pointers. Senior Marny Ferrara played the entire second half for the Orioles and also chipped in 13 points.

Friday night Osseo got a 48-40 victory over Minnetonka. Osseo was down 5 at half, but held Tonka to 14 second half points to get the win. Sunnarborg had a very good all around game for the Orioles, and Kendra Ware was a huge factor down the stretch with 4 defensive rebounds in the last 2 minutes.

The Orioles next play the 22nd rated Minneapolis Southwest Lakers Friday night 7PM at Southwest.

Osseo Hoopsters Booster Club

The next booster club meeting will be held at the Osseo Sr High at 7:00 P.M. on January 7, 2008. Mark your calanders! The basketball program depends on volunteers to make this a top class organization. Hope to see you there!

SECTION CHAMPIONS!!!

Osseo 68 Wayzata 58
The Orioles played with a refuse to lose attitude Friday night and earned a trip to the state tournament. Wayzata made several hard runs, but the Orioles seemed to always have someone step up and answer. The kids have picked the right time to be playing their best basketball. State tournament play begins Wednesday at 4 PM vs. Minneapolis South in either Williams arena or The Pavillion. SEE YOU THERE!!!