Boys basketball's first game

Unfortunately Boys basketball suffered defeat at the hands of Providence Christian today. While no one ever wants to lose the boys did show some positives and never gave up. Getting on the score sheet were Chris Barr with 8 pts., Kolby Mann with 4 pts., John with 2, and Ricky with 2. The boys will continue to improve and we look forward to better results as we continue the season after the break. Thanks.

Coach Neff

Irish Guest Speaker

No, our guest speaker wasn't from Ireland rather he was a ex-Notre Dame Fighting Irish as well as an ex-NFL pro. In the NFL Devon McDonald played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Arizona Cardinals and he now lives in Indianapolis. Devon now travels around the whole country speaking to youth at public and private schools. We were privileged to have Devon speak to our 3rd-8th graders this past Thursday. He had a great message and afterwards he handed out autographed cards to all of the students who attended. Good Shepherd thanks Mr. McDonald for his time and we pray that God is with him as he speaks to other schools and reaches out to other students. Below are pictures from the chapel at which he spoke.

Devon Mcdonald speaks to our students.

The third graders receiving their cards from Mr. Mcdonald.

Devon signs a football that Mike in our fifth grade brought with him.

Mr. Mcdonald takes a picture and shares some words of encouragement for our fifth grade quarterback Brandon.

Coach Neff

Reminders!!!!

Our first Boys Basketball game is tomorrow at Providence Christian at 4 p.m. Come support Rams basketball as we kick off our season with our exciting style of play and a consistent line up that consists of many 8th graders. Providence should prove to be tough competition and if you aren't able to make it to the game please check the website tomorrow night as it will be updated with the score, stats, and the player of the game. There are direction packets located in the office to all of our away games, so if you aren't sure where Providence is please pick one of these up.

Also, 4th-8th grade, don't forget that the basketball test and papers are due on Wednesday. This is an important part of your grade so make sure you turn in a paper and study for the test.

That is all for today. Tomorrow pictures will hopefully be posted of our guest speaker, ex-NFL pro Devon McDonald, this past Thursday when he spoke to our 3rd-8th graders.

In Him,

Joshua Neff

Congratulations Volleyball and Football!

I would like to congratulate our middle school flag football team and volleyball team for their great seasons. Volleyball took home the championship at the conference tournament while football admirably only suffered a loss to FCI. Here are a few pictures from the tournament, enjoy! Also, an update already to the basketball schedule. The scheduled games against Covenant will be girls only matchups instead of including guys as well. Thanks and take time to leave a comment.

Coach Neff

Boys and Girls Basketball Schedule

Good Shepherd Girls and Boys Basketball Schedule (06/07)

Date Team Time
Dec. 7 Noonan Academy (H) G 3:30/B 4:30
Dec. 12 Providence Christian (A) B 4:00
Jan. 8 Covenant (H) G 3:30
Jan. 12 Noonan (A) G 3:30/B 4:30
Jan. 16 Comm. Christian Port Charlotte (H) G 3:30/B 4:30
Jan. 18 FCI (H) G 3:30/B 4:30
Jan. 22 Covenant (A) G 3:30
Jan. 23 Providence (H) G 3:30/B 4:30
Jan. 25 Comm. Christian Port Charlotte (A) G 3:30/B 4:30
Feb. 6 Christ Lutheran (H) G 3:30/B 4:30
Feb. 12 ECS (A) G 3:30/B 4:30
Feb. 15 FCI (H) G 3:30/B 4:30
Feb. 22 Christ Lutheran (A) G 3:30/B 4:30

Please be aware that this schedule is not complete. There will be more games added and it is possible given unforeseen circumstances that time, dates, and locations could change. For any last minute changes please check this web page. Also, available in the office is a directions packet with all of the schools that we will be traveling to. Thank you and hope to see everyone at the games.

In Him,

Coach Neff

Welcome!

Welcome Good Shepherd family to the new Athletics and Physical Education blog page. This site will be updated with middle school sports schedules, results and scores, and hopefully even stats from each game. Also included will be information about the physical education program, pictures from both the sports and P.E. programs, and much more. I hope that everyone finds this site useful as we look to grow in Christ and athletics through the blessings God has given us.

In Him,

Coach Joshua Neff