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Our night against Roselle started with the JV squads facing off. In the first quarter, the Rams had heavy dominance, yet our boys gave every blow hard. The next half of the game resulted in long throws from the opponent. Tackling for the ball was seen in the process. Quiet tensions during foul shots followed immediately by public support and player’s calls created a certain tension that marked the game. Our boys gave their all, but they unfortunately lost 67-33.

Varsity was up next, and the game was no easy feat having seen the preceding matchup. The Seraphs started up even, the offence took no delay. Led by Pat Hardy, Jim Clemente, and Ben Peregrin, Team KA kept a steady through the first half of matchup. Like the Junior Varsity, there was intense wrestling for the ball. During the second quarter, the offence leadership was also shared by juniors Kaddin Berry and Mark Guido. Our halftime score was 18-14.

So the Seraphs kept the opponent running for the ball. Our offence was at its strongest. One notable play was of an assist of Mark to Jim. The Seraphs had a bunch of defensive plays under their sleeves. Tension was lived to the last minute. The Game ended 47-31, a victory for Koinonia.

A Preview:
The 2018-19 Koinonia Academy

Seraphs Basketball Season

Schedule: Check it out... Click HERE! 

We asked team members about their expectations for this season. Let’s see what they have to say...

Kevin Carrero (JV)
My expectations: "To at least win 10 games, and to score a lot of points." The crowd can expect: "Sportsmanship"

John Conant (JV)
My expectations: "To score plenty of points"
The crowd can expect: "A sea of victories"
 
Jacob Gallic (JV)
My expectations: "Get dubs, make it to state championships, and get an average of ten points or more"
The crowd can expect: "Big plays"
 
John Hessemer (JV)
My expectations: "To work hard, get wins, and praise the Lord"
The crowd can expect me to: "Take a man’s ankles"
 
Patrick Murray (JV)
My expectations: "DUNK!!! And nothing else ‘cuz we’re gonna play"
The crowd can expect: "Entertainment!"

Michael Niemeyer (JV)
My expectations: "Get better at basketball and win"
The crowd can expect: "Very exciting games"
 
Johnathan Touhill (JV)
"I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me." Philippians 4:13
My expectations: "To Praise God in all we do, and have fun!"
 
J.P. Torkelson (JV)
My expectations: "Play very well and get dubs
The crowd can expect: "Hard Play!"
 
Sean Nordstrom (JV and Varsity)
My expectations: "To play with discipline and focus"
The crowd can expect: "For us to PLAY REAL BASKETBALL"
 
Kaddin Berry (Varsity)
My expectations: "Make it to states, To get better at basketball, and lead my team"
The crowd can expect: "Me to bring in a lot of energy"
Q: "Kaddin, as a new member on the Seraph’s roster, how was Your transition onto the team?"
A: "I’ve liked the team so far. They’re a very hard-working group."
 
Jim Clemente (Varsity)
My expectations: "Hard work for myself and my team, dedication, and to become closer to the team; my brothers"
 
Mark Guido (Varsity)
My expectations: "To let no one try harder than us"
The crowd can expect: "Threes, on Threes, on Threes"
 
Pat Hardy (Varsity)
My expectations: "To tween Mark, To have The Rock star in a movie about me, and for Kaddin to rain flames on the opponent"
The crowd can expect: "a PERFORMANCE. I expect the crowd to: BE LOUD!!!!!"
 
Anthony Joseph (Varsity)
My expectations: "To let my team know that I’ll be there for them, mentality, determination"
The crowd can expect: "Us to WIN!!!"
 
Coach Ron Livingston (JV)
Do You have any expectations for the team?
Besides the championship? "To play hard, play smart, and to have fun. We’ll go far with that."
Does the team have any technical advantages?
"They don’t know who we are. We’re gonna surprise them."
What can KA expect of the outcome of this season?
"Wins."
 
Coach Shayle Keating (Varsity)
Do You have any expectations for the team?
"Last year we got to a 500% winning percent, and we plan to surpass that mark."
Does the team have any technical advantages?
"Yes. We have good shooting. We also have upperclassmen; the team is made up entirely of Juniors and Seniors. Therefore, we have a lot of experience."
What can KA expect of the outcome of this season?
"It’s expected that our guys play hard, together, and unselfishly."
 
Our opponents and their records from last season (Varsity) (according to NJ.com)