Graceketball

Portledge varsity basketball season is over. After winning the IPPSAL (Independent Private and Parochial Schools Athletic League... hmmm.) championship the Panthers lost to Hackley in the semi finals of the NYSAISAA class C Tournament. (That's the New York State Association of Independent Schools Athletic Association... yeah...). GraceAnne had a good year and a fun time. Scored about 150 pts which is pretty good for a freshman. I think they ended up 18-3. More importantly she got to play with Tamara Simpson and see how she handles her business. She was sad when it ended, mom and dad were too because it seemed like she was just starting to play her best basketball. Basketball never stops. Game tonight in the NYCity Housing League at Williamsburg Brooklyn Community Center with her Lions teammates. Grace enrolled in an after school weight training program at Portledge. See if she can get all diesel. Portledge Overall: 18-3 | Conference: 10-1 GraceAnne Woods 2013-14 game sta...

GO PANTHERS! CONGRATULATIONS LADY PANTHERS! The Portledge Girls Varsity Basketball team are the 2014 IPPSAL Champions! Congratulations to Tamara Simpson on scoring her 2,000th point! Grace played very well in the championship game with a bunch of blocks and very intimidating defensive pressure.

Playoffs begin tomorrow, Tues. 2/11. Portledge went 8-1 in league play this season. They play in the IPPSAL, Independent, Private and Parochial School Athletic League. I'm guessing they are the #1 seed and the tournament is played on their home court at Portledge. Should be fun. Tamara and Morgan have both been playing well and Grace isn't far behind. The final will be played on Wed 2/12. All the games got pushed together because of school closings due to snow and it looks like there will be another storm on Thursday. They aren't taking any chances. Grace is also playing in the New York City Housing Authority Citywide Basketball Tournament. She is on an 18u and a 15u team. The games are at the Williamsburg Community Center in Brooklyn so, not too far and very easy to get to. Played very well yesterday in her first two games. Fun, relaxed atmosphere. The girls were all laughing and smiling, having a good time. It will be good for Grace to get two practices a week in...