BCB Girls Basketball

Home of the Mighty Red Barons! Bishops College Barons have a long tradition of athletic excellence. This year the Girls Senior Basketball team hopes to continue that long tradition. Students can use this page to keep up-to-date on the highlights of our season and players can keep track of statistics, practice times, games and tournament schedules, and training information.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Barons Off to Strong Start in U17

The Bishops Barons downed the Highlanders in their first game at the U17 NLBA Provincials on Friday April 24th. A. Gough led the offense with 20pts and 8stls. Rookie S. Ezekiel added 13pts and J. Nofle 11pts to lead the scoreboard. K. Swantee and R. Evans led the Barons Rebouding effort with 6 boards a piece. Excellent defense, solid game play and good hustle from all player led to the victory for the Bishops Barons.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Barons Flying High at 4A Provincials


The Barons once again proved their standing as the 3rd strongest team in the province. Completing the round robin 3-1 and losing a well fought crossover against the St. Kevin's Mavericks. Congratulations to Sarah Hansford for being award the Bishops College Individual Sportsmanship award.

Game 1 VS. Zaga A
In the the Barons best offensive performance of the year, the Barons scored 74pts against the Gonzaga vikings, yet 20pts short of the win. The Barons captured 30rbs but committed 24 turnovers to the fast-footed and sharp shooting hands of the Gonzaga Vikings. A. Gough led the offense with 29pts, 10rbs. A. Martret added 15pts, 6rbs, and 3 stls and L.Crocker chipped in 12pts, 7rbs in a great effort. As a team the Barons posted 33% from the line, 43% from 3 pt range and 71% from the foul line. Player of the game was awarded to A. Gough.

Game 2 VS. St. Bon's
In a crowd-pleasing nail biter, the Barons who trailed the Phoenix the entire game came through to edge out St. Bons' 86-84 in overtime play Friday morning. Scoring was led by A. Martret (27pts), A. gough (20pts), and S. Hansford (12pts). Each of the three added another 4rbs, while L.Crocker added another 4 and J. Noftle another 5. J. Noftle and A. Edmunds chipped in 3 steals a piece for a crucial tournament win. As a team the Barons shot 48% from the field, 50% from the 3pt line, and 59% from the free throw line. Played of the game was awared to A. Edmunds.

Game 3 VS. Roncalli
The Barons downed the Roncalli Cardinals 72-53 to move to a 2-1. The Barons grabbed 31 rebounds and 15 steals against the Cardinals and shot 36% from the field, 14% from the 3pt line and 65% from the line. A. Martret les the Barons with 21pts 10rbs, and 5 steals. A. Gough added 15pts with L. Crocker and S. Hansford each adding another 10pts for the win. Played of the game was awarded to A. Martret.

Game 4 VS. O'Donel
The Barons put forth a solid team effort to defeat the O'Donel Patriots 64-45 and earn a berth to the crossovers against the St. Kevin's Mavericks. L. Crocker led the charge with 17 pts, 4rbs. A. Gough added 13 pts and A. Martret added 10 pts. L. Sutton chipped in 5rbs and 4 blocks for the win. As a team the Barons shot 49% from the field, 29% from the 3pt line and 62% from the line. The Barons only racked up 19 rebounds and committed 21 turnovers. Player of the game was awarded to L. Crocker.

Crossover vs. St. Kevins
The Barons 3 game winning streak was broken by a 73-60 loss to the Mavericks. Poor rebounds (28) and high turnovers (20) cost the Barons the game versus a hot handed St. Kevin's team. A. Gough led the offense with 16pts, 6rbs, and 4 stls. L. Crocker added 14 pts, 5rbs and A. Martret 13pts, 5rbs. Barons shot 41% from the line, were 1 for 18 (5%) from the 3pt-line, and 45% from the line. Player of the game was awarded to J. Noftle.

Barons struggle to close city league

VS. Heart
The Barons failed to break a losing streak falling short to the Holy Heart Highlanders, final score 76-65. The Barons shot only 33% from the field, 8% from the 3pt line, but a solid 75% from the line. The Barons posted 43 rebounds but committed 17 turnovers handing the ball to a hot handed Heart team. L. Crocker led the offensive with 16pts, 9rbs and 3 stls. A. Gough added 13 pts while A. Martret added 11 pts, 5 rbs, and 5 stls. A. Edmunds and J. Noftle added 9 and 7 rbs respectively.

VS. St. Bon's
The Lady Barons dropped a 64-59 loss to the St. Bon's Phoenix, March 6th, 2009. Barons scoring was led by A. Martret with 23pts. Adding to the offensive strike was A. Gough with 19pts, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. A. Edmunds and J. Noftle both added 6 rebounds a piece to come short of the win. Poor team shooting contributed to the loss: 34% from the field, 0% from the 3pt line, and 48% from the line.

VS. Zaga A
Despite a solid offensive games, the Barons suffered an 87-64 loss against the Gonzaga Vikings in league play March 4th, 2009. The Barons team shooting rested at 39% from the field, 42% from the 3pt line and 52% from the free throw line. The Barons posted a meager 24 rebounds, losing the game under the boards. A Gough led the Barons' offense with 27pts, 6 rebounds. A. Martret added 20pts and L. Crocker added 8 pts, 6 rebounds.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Baron's Record Improves

Barons have improved their league record to 5-2 after 2 big wins against St. Bons and Booth. This also brings the Barons record for the year to 23-11.

VS. St Bon's
The Lady Barons downed St. Bon's 59-43 in a sound defensive game. A. Gough and A. Martret less the offense with 15pts a piece, while L. Crocker added 11pts and 10rbs the win. S. Hansford and R. Evans added 10 and 9rbs respectively and J. Noftle 5 stls for the win. The Barons took down 42 rebounds for the win, shooting 50% from the line and only 31 from the field.

VS. Booth
The Barons edged out the Booth Braves 63-61 in yet another too close for comfort game. A. Martret led the charge with 21pts and 5stls. A. Gough added 19pts, 9rbs, and 3blks. J. Noftle chipped in 10pts, 8rbs for the win. L. Crocker added another 8rbs and 3 stls for in the winning effort. The Barons ripped down 35 rebounds and shot a solid 49% from the field and 54% from the line.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Barons show true colours at ELITE 8


The 5th ranked Lady Barons defeated the 3rd and 4th seeded Booth Braves and Holy Herat Highlanders to advance to the semi-final game against the Gonzaga Vikings. The girls dropped a loss to the Vikings but prove to fans and skeptics that Bishops are the 3rd ranked team in the province. Congratulations to A. Gough who was awareded one of 8 tournament allstars.

VS. HEART
The Mighty Red Barons took our the 4 seed 56-54 in the Elite 8 opening game for the Barons. A.Gough took charge with 24pts, 18rbs, and 4 stls. A.Martret added 14pts while J.Noftle added 7 pts, 6rbs for the win. S. Hansford added another 7 rbs of the Barons 45 team rebounds. Player of the game was presented to A. Gough.

VS. BOOTH
The highlight of the Barons tourney was a 83-76 win over the 3rd seed Booth Braves. The Barons Shot 49% from the field, 29% from the 3-pt and 79% from the line. The Barons once again dominated the boards with 43 rebounds. A. Gough led the Barons offense with 39pts and 11rbs. A. Martret added 19pts and L.Crocker chipped in another 13pts and 9rbs. Player of the game was presented to L.Crocker.

VS. GONZAGA
In their poorest showing of the season, the tired out Barons couldn't buy a basket against the 1st seed Gonzaga Vikings. A. Gough and A. Martret both posted 10pts while R. Evans added another 6pts in a losing effort against the sharp shooting vikings. The Barons shot 19% from the Field, 16% from the 3-pt and 59% from the line. Even if the Barons had shot their year averages (39, 29, 61) the Final Score would have left the Barons at a 76-60 loss to the Vikings. However, the Barons only posted 17 rebounds well short of their game average of 34 and 5 steals less than their season average of 11. Player of the game was presented to A.Martret.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Tournament Dates

(will be updated regularly)

April 24-26: U17
March 20-21: 4A Provincials
February 13-14: Elite 8
February 5-8: Mount Pearl Huskies Classic
January 16-17: BBI Invitational
December 10-15: Booth Invitational
November 28-29: Gonzaga Invitational
November 7-8: Heart Invitational

Elite 8

The 5th ranked Barons will open the Elite 8 against the #4th ranked Holy Heart Highlanders. Game time is 5pm Friday at the new Newfoundland Sport Centre. Best of luck to our girls this weekend!

In League Play..

VS. BOOTH
The Barons just couldn't get the edge over the sharp shooters of the Booth Braves on Monday and dropped a 71-56 loss to the 3rd ranked team. Offensive scoring was led by L.Crocker with a 27pts game and 9bs. A.Gough added 8pts/8rbs and S.Hansford added 7pts. A. Edmunds added 8rbs but the Barons still fell short despite 40 team rbs. The Lady Barons shot 355 from the field and 60% from the line.

VS. ZAGA B
The Mighty Barons came through in overtime action at the Zaga Gym on Wednesday. A. Gough tore up the scoreboard with 41pts, 7rbs, and 4stls. L. Crocker added 14pts/10rbs while R.Evans added 9 pts. A. Edmunds added 7rbs and 4 blocks to lead the Barons defensive game and the team to a 75-72 win over the Vikings.

Dig for Gold at the Huskies Classic


This past weekend the Bishops Barons Sr. Girls Basketball Team captured gold at the Mount Pearl Senior High Classic.

VS. MOUNT PEARL
The Lady Barons defeat the Huskies 59-34 in the tournament opener. A. Martret led the scoring with 17pts with L.Crocker and A. Gough adding 12 and 9pts respectively. A. Edmunds and R. Evans added 6 and 5 rebounds respectively for the win. Team rebounding (31rbs) led to victory despite shooting 26% from the field and 60% from the line.

VS. GANDER
Bishops trounced Gander 65-35. A. Martret led the attack with 22pts, J. Noftle added 9pts and 4stls, while R. Evans added 8pts for the win. L. Mackenzie and L.Sutton each added 6rbs to seal the Barons success. Luckily for the Lady Barons 37 team rebounds outweighed the 30 team turnovers. The girls shot 32% from the field and 45% from the line.

VS. O'DONEL
The Barons downed the O'Donel Patriots 72-61 in game play on Saturday to seal a berth in the Crossover Sunday morning. A. Gough led the scoreboard with 33pts followed by A Martret with 17pts and J. Noftle with 8pts. L. Crocker hits the boards with 10rbs and A.Edmunds added another 6rbs for the win. Barons hit 42% from the field, 60% from the 3-pt and 48% from the line.

VS. ZAGA B
In nailbiting action, the Lady Barons edged out the Zaga B vikings 52-49 to move on to the championship game. The Barons after losing their captain late in the 1st half kept spirits high to fight over the advancing Vikings. A. Gough led the offense with 14pts, A. Martret added 10pts and L. Crocker 9pts. R. Evans hit the boards for 10rbs and J.Noftle added 7 rbs for the win. The Barons were lucky to advance shooting only 27% from the field, 20% from the 3pt and 61% from the line. The Barons put up 34 team rebounds to just get by to the final game.

VS. O'DONEL
The Barons once again met the O'Donel Patriots in the Championship game. The Barons captured the gold with a 57-45 win over the Patriots. A. Gough led the Barons scoring with 18pts, L. Crocker added 13pts and S. Hansford added 10pts and 10rbs. L. Sutton added 7rbs in a gold medal effort. The Barons improved shooting to 40% from the field, 43% from the 3-pt and 67% from the line. The Barons locked up the win with 41 team rebounds.

Congratulations to L. Crocker for being awarded Tournament MVP and to Vic Mackenzie for our team's most spirited player.

League News

ZAGA B
The City League got underway for the Lady Baron at home Jan 19th with a 4pt win over the Zaga B Vikings. The Barons sharp foul shooting and attack on the boards cinched a 63-59 win. Captain A. Martret led the Barons with 18pts. L. Crocker added 13pts and 9rbs and J. Noftle chipped in 8pts for the win. Barons shooting from the field was weak at 30%, 3-pt shooting weak at 17%. Luckily at the line the Barons shot 18 for 24 (75%) and came up strong with 32 boards and 16 steals.

ZAGA A
Barons dropped one to Zaga A 91-56 after a closely-played first half. Gonzaga powered ahead in the last 3rd quarter leaving the Barons in their dust. A. Gough led the Barons with 14pts and 4 stls while A. Martet netted 12pts, L. Crocker chipped in 8pts 5 rbs in a losing effort. The Barons came up weak on the boards with only 18 team rbs, shooting 36% from the field and 59% from the line.

HEART
The Barons downed the 4th ranked Holy Heart Highlanders bringing the 5th ranked Barons to a 3-1 record against Heart. A. Martret led the offense with 27pts, A. Gough added 24pts, J. Noftle 10pts and L.Crocker 9rbs to seal the win. Barons shooting led to the 87-75 win: Barons shot 48% from the field, although only 44% from the line and 20% from the 3-pt.

Monday, January 19, 2009

BBI 2009

This years Bishops Barons Invitational was a great success on the court and as a fundraiser for the Sr. Girls Basketball team. We would like to extend congratulations to our new Champions the St. Kevin's Mavericks who defeated the two-time defending champions the Gonzaga Vikings 62-56 in exciting gameplay on Sunday Jan 18th, 2009. We would also like to thank all team participating this year for a great tournament.

Bishops vs Roncali

In the Barons tourney opener, Bishops defeated the Roncali Cardinals 47-33. The Barons offense was led by #7 L. Crocker with 10pts, 6 rbs. A. Martret added 9 points, A.Gough and S. Hansford each added another 7 pts for the win.

Bishops vs. Heart

In a crowd pleasing performance the Bishops Barons edged out Holy Heart 78-76 to cinch 1st place in their division heading into the Quarter Final. A. Gough led the attack with 26pts and 8 rbs. A. Martret added 20pts. S. Hansford added 10pts 11 rbs and L. Crocker 8pts 10rbs for the win. Bishops racked up 41 rebounds to seal the Barons success.

Bishops vs. Westenders

In a fast paced game vs the Grade 8 all-star Club team, the Bishops Barons dominated the Westenders 87-73, despite a 34pt lead going into the 4th quarter. A. Martret was on fire with 37pts and 9 steals. A. Gough added 16pts, while J. Noftle chipped in 8pts and 5 steals for the win. Bishops shot 58% from the field and 75% from the free throw line to advance to the semi-final against St. Kevins.

Bishops vs. St. Kevins

The Lady Barons came up flat against the sharp shooting Mavericks. The Barons fought hard against the triumphant St. Kevin's team but fell short to a 80-58 loss. L. Crocker led the fight with 16pts, while A. Gough added 13pts. S. Hansford added 9 pts and 8rbs in a good losing effort.

Monday, January 05, 2009

Barons ranked 6th in Province

The First set of Elite rankings have placed the Sr. Girls Bishops Barons in the 6th position for the Elite 8 - Hall of Fame Cup Tournament coming up in Feb.