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Golf team gets back into the swing of things

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By Coach Heggins

The Patterson golf team prepares to tee off at the first competition of the season (Photo: Coach Heggins)

The Golf team kicked off their season successfully on Thursday August 29th on the Ruggles Golf Course. Students Justin Auffarth and C.J. Conley represented Patterson High with high regard for the game. Coach Jon Bradley is passionate about the game and his passion is rubbing off on the team players and also on one player’s mom. Patterson is the only city school with a golf team and we are moving forward representing our school with PATTERSON PRIDE!

Justin Auffarth (Photo: Coach Heggins)

Girls softball team plays double-header against Carver

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Sherkirra Bacote runs to first base after a successful hit (Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

By Tamika  Addison

Patterson’s girls softball  team  played a double-header against Carver  and on Friday, April 19 , 2013. Patterson lost the first game by a score of 17-5 but won the second game by forfeit.

Some of the players from Patterson who made important plays on offense  included Renee Ober, Malerie Bracey and Tuesday McIntyre. Sherkirra Bacote did a beautiful job as catcher, catching the ball with an out behind the plate–an extraordinary play. Renee Ober, Patterson’s pitcher, struck the other team out on many occasions.

During the second game, a player from Carver’s team was ejected from the game for throwing a bat, leaving his team without enough players. As a result of this incident, Carver was forced to forfeit the game, granting an automatic victory to Patterson.

The softball team practices daily outside–some days use the pitching machine, some days scrimmaging against each other. The team practices skills and drills daily. The players got involved in softball for a variety of reasons, including exercise, teamwork, camaraderie and just to learn the game.

(Photos: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

Clippers Baseball Team Falls to City in Season Opener

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(Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

By Tamika Addison

The Patterson baseball team lost their first game of the season against Baltimore City College after school at Patterson on Friday March 29, 2013. The score was 13-5, City. Tical Montgomery and Sha’Quel Ramsey both scored during the game, while Jorge Ynfante led the defense from the pitcher’s mound. According to Coach Gagne, Patterson made too many mistakes on defense and did not score enough runs on offence.

During training and practice, the baseball players spend most of their time on basic fundamentals: catching, throwing, pitching, and hitting. Many of their players have never played in an organized baseball game before. They only had 3 weeks to prepare for the season.

Since the first game, Patterson has played 3 more games. Their most recent game was also their first victory as they defeated Mervo 17-9. “To be much better by the end of the season than they are right now, they need to help each other and take care of each other”, Coach Gagne commented.

 

(Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

A few of the players on Patterson’s baseball team (Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

Coach Ray Gagne (Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

 

Patterson students compete in Special Olympics swimming event

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Students practice swimming at the Meadowbrook Swim Club (Photo: Ms. Carol Menetrez)

By Qu’Chae Madison

For the third consecutive year, Patterson students have been learning swimming skills and training in preparation for the Special Olympics Summer Games.

Approximately ten students and even some staff members attend practices every Friday, including social worker Ms. Carole Menetrez, classroom teacher, Mr.Peralta and some classroom aides. The team travels by bus to Meadowbrook Swim Club where practices are held. The club is owned by Olympic gold-medalist and Maryland native, Michael Phelps. The Patterson students will join forces with other students in Baltimore for this exciting event. Students will have practiced throughout March, April and May and must participate in two qualifiers this spring. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27th at the Naval Academy.

Ms. Menetrez volunteered to organize a group of eager Patterson students, interested in swimming and willing to take a leap of faith and join Baltimore City’s Sharks Swim Team. Ms. Menetrez enjoys working with them and watching them master their skills as swimmers. Three students who are returning to this year’s swim team are Dominic Allen, Charles Collins and Jasmain Gilliam. They enjoy swimming because they say,”it’s fun”. Dominic reports,”It makes me relaxed and all the anger goes away when I get in the water”. Rodney Lee, who is a new swimmer this year, is enjoying getting in the water and reports he’s learning to swim. When returning swimmer, Quandra Horne, masters a new skill in the water, she likes to refer to the Baltimore Sharks Team Slogan: “I Know I Can”.

Congratulations to all the Patterson Students for showing their support for Patterson’s Swim Team.

With files from Ms. Carol Menetrez.

Patterson’s Special Olympics Swim Team (Photo: Ms. Carol Menetrez)

(Photo: Ms. Carol Menetrez)

Ms. Menetrez (right) poses with a Patterson student on the Sharks swim team (Photo: Ms. Carol Menetrez)

Girls Basketball Team beats Edmonson, 44-40

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Both teams scramble to gain control of the ball. (Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

By Tamika Addison

The Patterson girls basketball team defeated Edmonson’s Red Storm  44-40 on Friday, February 15 , 2013 at home.  They ended their season on a high note as they prepare to enter playoffs.

Shamia Clay led the team in scoring and rebounding, while Tenisha Smith also proved to be a good shooter. They work well together as a team, sometimes shooting from the outside and other times driving into the lane.

According to Coach Kelly Badgasarian, the girls like being part of the team and they enjoy working hard to reach a common goal. “Its fun, challenging , and you learn about yourself and how to work with others”, Coach Kelly told the Patterson Press. “They didn’t become champions overnight”, she added.

Boys basketball team defeats Digital Harbor, 65-53

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(Republished with permission from pattersonbasketball.com)

Three players scored in double figures as Patterson won its third game in a row with a 65-53 victory at Digital Harbor.

Sophomore guard Dereck Oliver (20 points), junior guard Kwynten Brooks (19 points) and junior guard Dawan Bass (11 points) led the way for the Clippers (13-4), who held a comfortable lead for much of the game.

Thanks to a strong shooting effort — 21 of 45 (47 percent) from the field and 8 of 15 (53 percent) from 3-point range — Patterson built a 35-20 lead at halftime Digital Harbor never got within less than eight points the rest of the way.

Oliver, who added six assists and three rebounds, has averaged 26.7 points over the last three games. Brooks added a season-high nine steals and chipped in four assists and four rebounds in the win. The team had 19 steals and forced into five other turnovers. The Clippers also held it to 38 percent from the field and 2 of 12 (17 percent) from 3-point range.

Patterson also got contributions from senior guard Devante Conyers (eight points, three steals, three rebounds) and its frontcourt, which combined for 10 blocked shots. Freshman Desmond Brown had four, senior Eric Woods had three, junior Michael Straham had two and senior Anthony Dandridge had one.

Patterson is back in action on Friday when it hosts City.

Patterson Wrestling Team Defeats NAF

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(Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

By Tamika  Addison

The Patterson Wrestling team defeated NAF by a score of 36-24 on Thursday, Febuary 7th. The wrestling match was a home game and  started at 4:00 PM. Wrestling  is a very tough sport because it involves one on one combat. According to Coach Chris Jones, there are several different  reasons  why people decide  to join  wrestling . One reason is that wrestling helps you  to get stronger and tougher. Wrestling  is rewarding. You can get  into great shape and you learn discipline  and sacrifice, but you also have to work  hard. The last  wrestling match of the season will be held at Patterson on Wednesday,  Febuary 13th  against Poly.

 

Patterson defeats Glenelg 77-53 in basketball season opener

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Reprinted with permission from www.pattersonbasketball.com

Patterson’s returning players unveiled the state championship banner from last year before Thursday’s season opener. Then it was time to start on the road back to the Comcast Center.

The Clippers picked up where they left off, using a balanced scoring attack and aggressive defense to beat Glenelg, 77-53.

Four players scored in double figures, led by junior Dawan Bass’ 20 points on 10 of 14 from the field. Sophomore Dereck Oliver (18 points), junior Kwynten Brooks (15 points) and sophomore Tyquan Pointer (13 points) helped Patterson build a comfortable lead after a close first quarter.

On the other end, the Clippers forced Glenelg from Howard County into 38 turnovers. Oliver had six steals while Bass and Brooks had five steals each.

Bass also added eight rebounds, and freshman center Desmond Brown had six points and eight rebounds (six offensive) in his high school debut. Oliver directed the offense, dishing out seven of the team’s 14 assists.

Patterson is back in action in the Baltimore/D.C. Challenge against Woodrow Wilson from D.C. on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Coolidge High School in the District.

Patterson Students Compete in State Bocce Championship

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A Patterson student competes in the state bocce tournament (Photo: Ms. Mahoney)

By Ms. Mahoney

Bocce ball is a sport which originated in Italy, although many other nations play it as well. In bocce ball, sometimes called lawn bowling, players toss balls at a smaller target (the polinio), within the confines of a large court. The game is popular throughout Europe and in areas where there is a high concentration of Italian immigrants, including the United States.

This year Patterson High School had the opportunity to participate in its first ever bocce team. The bocce team had a superb first season. They had the opportunity to participate in the state championship in Hagerstown, Maryland.

The team worked its way through the brackets for a chance to play for the gold medal. The team played NAF another Baltimore City school in the Championship game for the gold. Patterson earned a silver medal, second place to represent Baltimore City Schools in the state of Maryland. This was an exciting first season. Thanks to the following team members for their hard work, dedication, and courage to step up and learn an unfamiliar sport at Patterson. Your courage is recognized and appreciated. Thanks for a great season, Roderick Greene, Xavia King, Denver Taylor and Toni Purcell!

Patterson's Bocce Team (Photo: Ms. Mahoney)

Patterson's bocce team (Photo: Ms. Mahoney)

Two Patterson Basketball Players Sign With Colleges

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(Reprinted with permission from http://pattersonbasketball.com )

Seniors Nyme Manns and Leonard Livingston signed letters of intent on Friday to attend college in the fall.

Manns (wearing orange) averaged 7.8 points and 8.2 rebounds for Patterson basketball. He signed with West Virginia Wesleyan to play football.

Livingston, who averaged 4.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 blocks, signed with Florida Gulf Coast.

Seniors Nyme Manns (left) and Leonard Livingston sign letters of intent to receive basketball scholarships (Photo: Patterson Press)

(Photo: Patterson Press)

(Photo: Patterson Press)

(Photo: Patterson Press)

(Photo: Patterson Press)

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