Sport: Boys Tennis
Age: 5th Grade
Date: 7/30/16

Wayne County Update

Tennis vs. Equinunk

Starlight faced Equinunk in a Wayne County Match on Saturday. Jake K. played 1st singles, Zach P. played 2nd singles, Ben M. played 3rd singles, Reece S. and Jared B. played first doubles, and Shai A. and Sawyer W. played 2nd doubles. Jake K. had a fantastic match! He came back from match point and 3 games down to win 7-5 on a tiebreak and the overall match 9-8. Zach P. played well and showed great signs of improvement but unfortunately came up against a stronger opponent and lost 8-1. Ben M. produced a solid performance throughout and managed to win 8-4. Reece and Jared put on a battling performance with many exciting moments, but sadly fell to an 8-4 defeat. The team of Shai and Sawyer produced the second fight back of the afternoon, coming back from 3 games to capture the match 9-8 after winning the tiebreak 7-5. Overall, the entire team showed great maturity and demonstrated their improved skills and techniques when called upon during their matches.The team as a whole showed great sportsmanship during and after the matches were complete. Final Score 3-2!

“Music makes everything better. There’s nothing quite like a guitar at a campfire, or even just playing your ukulele as you walk around the fields.”

-Stuart, Music Specialist

Sport: Boys Baseball
Age: 4th Grade
Date: 7/22/16

Wayne County Update

4th Grade Invitational Baseball

The 4th grade boys had a good showing in their baseball invitational on Friday. Finn M., Casey B., and Lucas L. had great games on the mound for the boys in blue and white. Ben S. did a phenomenal job behind the plate. Additionally, Ashton K. had a good offensive day. In the first game, Zach S. was hit by a pitch that started an offensive onslaught by Starlight. The boys came back from a 2-0 hole in the final at bat of the first game to win 6-2 against Indian Head. In the next game, they beat a second Indian Head squad 5-2, before losing in the final 2-0. Great job junior boys

Sport: Boys Tennis
Age: 10th/11th Grade
Date: 7/29/16

Wayne County Update

Tennis vs. Camp Wayne

The 10th/11th grade boys tennis team took on Camp Wayne for Boys in the Wayne County finals on Friday. Playing the decisive match, doubles #2 was victorious with a score of 8-6. Zach C. and Spencer W. did a great job, finishing the match with a forehead winner. Starlight’s other two wins were in singles #2 and doubles #3. Great job boys, now go and rush that lake!

Sport: Boys Basketball
Age: 4th Grade
Date: 7/28/16

Wayne County Update

Basketball vs. Westmont

The boys took a commanding lead in the first quarter, going up 17-0 to start the game. Leading the way was Finn M. with 10 points. Casey B. also contributed 9 points as well. In truth, points were not the reason these boys won the game. Starlight’s defensive intensity was on point and their ball movement on fast breaks was a key to their success. Colby H. and Ben S. had great hustle plays at the end of the game. Great overall team effort. Their headed to the championship round! Final Score 29-9.

Sport: Girls Lacrosse
Age: 8th/9th Grade
Date: 7/26/16

Wayne County Update

Lacrosse vs. Camp Wayne

Starlight fought for a semifinal victory on Tuesday over Camp Wayne, behind goals from 5 different Starlighters. Amanda S. led the scoring effort with 5 goals, Chelsea S. tallied 3, Daryn C. had 2, and Sabrina W. and Olivia S. contributed with a goal a piece. Goalkeeper Marlie K. racked up 7 saves in the victory. Starlight opened up with a 5-0 lead, but Wayne cut the lead to 7-5 by halftime. It was touch and go until the end, but thanks to a strong defensive effort and great midfield transition play, Starlight held onto the lead to advance to the finals! Final Score 12-9.

“I would say never take the easy option when things get hard.”

-Shanice, Music Production

Sport: Boys Tennis
Age: 7th Grade
Date: 7/20/16

Wayne County Update

Tennis vs. Westmont

Jaden Y. played 3rd singles for Starlight and played some excellent tennis to win 8-1, which included some terrific half-volley returns! Doubles 1 featuring Julian A. and Sam L. showed some great chemistry to pull out the victory 8-3. The decisive match was all up to Dan W. and Aidan K. The pair showed solid skills on the way to another 8-3 win. Final Score 3-2.