October 14, 2023

Good Morning,

The 2023 Weekly Athletic Schedule (10-16 to 10-21) is attached.

This week marks more postseason competition for some teams (Cross Country), while others will be finishing their regular seasons and making a push toward the playoffs (Cheer/Football, Field Hockey, Girls and Boys Soccer).  Monday evening marks the final “Senior Night” event of the fall season (Boys and Girls Soccer at Husson University).  It is a very important, pressure-packed, and EXCITING time of year for our athletic programs.  Please go out and support your classmates whenever you can!

This is also a very important stretch in the classroom.   There are just two more weeks of school until the first quarter ends.  Your academic success must be your priority.  Buckle down and finish the quarter with a strong commitment to getting your work in on time and done in a quality manner.  Communicate with your teachers.  Schedule time with them before and after school as needed.  Don’t wait until the last minute to make arrangements.  Take care of your responsibility in the classroom as your top priority!

Like always, the climate is changing at this time of year.  The evenings are a bit colder at this time of the year.  Please plan accordingly during practices and games, especially in the evening.  Bring, and wear, appropriate clothing to stay warm during your activities.  Despite cooler temperatures, your bodies still need to be replenished.  Please continue to hydrate appropriately, eat right, and enough, and to get as much sleep as you can.  Between your academic, athletic, and social responsibilities, you need to take care of your bodies to be successful.

We wish all the teams (Girls and Boys Cross Country, Girls and Boys JV Soccer, Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer) in action today the best of luck!  Let’s have a great week in school and on the fields and courses!

GO CRUSADERS!

Coach O

Dan O’Connell–Athletic Director (doconnell@johnbapst.org)