HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The Timothy Christian Girls Basketball Program wishes everyone a Happy New Year. We hope you enjoy the New Year ahead!

The Agony of Defeat

The Webster's dictionary defines agony as an intense pain of the mind or body. Well, it may not have been intense, but it was painful on the mind as the Lady Trojans came up just short 43-42 in it's loss to St. Edward in the Championship game. If you were there to watch the game, play in the game or coach in the game, you understanding why it was so painful. TC had a 10 point lead in the second half and roughly an 8 point lead with 3:00 minutes to go. What transpired from there was tough to swallow. St. Ed's picked up their intensity and were able to force several turnovers which translated into points for them. Even as the time wound down, TC still had a two point lead with 1:05 left. Unable to convert some timely free throws, St. Ed's hit a huge three to go up by one. The last minute saw a few free throw made by St. Ed's and a couple of missed opportunities for the Lady Trojans. Jessica Dirkse hit a three at the buzzer, but with a four point deficit, it was kind of anti-climatic.

Timothy was led in scoring by All Tournament selection, Cassidy Block. She poured in 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Tessa Bosman had another double double on the night with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Jessica Dirkse knocked down three three's, to finish with 9 points and Stephanie Kuiper had 5 points while Shelly Ditchfield contributed 3 points.

The tournament saw a lot of good things for the Lady Trojans even with a stinging defeat in the finals. The overall good team play was encouraging to see and the ability to raise their level of play is something to build on going forward. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Lady Trojans over the Holiday Break. Your support was greatly appreciated.

Recap of Games:
Timothy Christian 59 Mt. Assisi 36 (first round)
Timothy Christian 44 Wheaton Academy 37 (quarterfinals)
Timothy Christian 39 Chicago Christian 36 (semi-finals)
Timothy Christian 42 St. Edward 43 (finals)

Timothy advances to Championship Game

The Lady Trojans beat Chicago Christian this evening to advance to the Championship Game tomorrow night at 8:00. Timothy will battle St. Edward's in the final of the Lisle Christmas Classic. Make plans now to come out to Lisle and support the Lady Trojans as they try to bring home the championship!!

Schedule for the Next Few Days.....

Tuesday: 9-10 - shoot-a-round
3:30 - game vs. Mt Assisi at Lisle Tourney
Wednesday: 9-10 shoot-a-round
TBA - game vs. TBA at Lisle Tourney
Thursday: 9-10 - shoot-a-round
- game at Lisle Tourney
Friday: Game - at Lisle Tourney

Schedule for the Week of Dec. 19-26

Monday: 10:00-12:00
Tuesday: 8:30-10:00am
Wednesday: 8:30-10:00am
Thursday: JV Game - 9:00am at Glenbard South
Friday: 0ff
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Monday (26th): 12:00-2:00pm

Take note of both Monday's times. The 19th we are going from 10:00-12:00 instead of 8:30-10:00 and on the 26th, we are going from 12-2 instead of 8:30-10:00.

IC outplays TC

Immaculate Conception was the victor last night. IC played a good game and Timothy was unable to get anything going offensively. The Lady Trojans will look to learn from last night's game as they prepare for the Bulldogs of Riverside-Brookfield.

Jessica Dirkse found her shooting stroke as she poured in 11 points on the evening. Cassidy Block had 6 points, 8 rebounds and Shelly Ditchfield, Stephanie Kuiper and Tessa Bosman each contributed 2 points.

Next game is at Riverside-Brookfield on Thursday at 7:00pm.

Schedule for the Week of Dec. 12-17

Monday: 3:45-5:40 (devo's)
Tuesday: Game - Away vs. Immaculate Conception
Wednesday: 3:10-4:45
Thursday: Game - Away vs. Riverside Brookfield
Friday: 2:00-4:00
Saturday: 8-11 Clinic
Lunch at TGIF's
3:00 - Trinity Game