Sports MBPLS Returns After One-Year Hiatus By Mr. Kyle Oberle
Eight members of the St. Louis Priory School Class of 2017 are poised to revive the defunct Major Bundes Premier Liga of Soccer (MBPLS). The MBPLS’s eight teams are slated to kick of December 3, 2012 at Busch Field and will contend for St. Benedict’s Cup.
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he MBPLS will return to action on December 3 with a seven-game regular season during which all eight teams will face each other once. Regular season results will determine seeding for a single-elimination postseason tournament in what stands to be an unparalleled demonstration of soccer at its finest. On November 27, Mark Ciapciak, Victor Djavaherian, Matthew Fonseca, Shane Isaak, Tejas Sekhar, Tommy Sevastianos, Diego Ruiz-Huidobro, and Dominic Young were named team captains by the league’s executive board. After scouting the
talent at this week’s combine, the captains will select teams during Friday’s x-period under the supervision of Mr. Kyle Oberle, the league’s commissioner. Mr. William Bander and Mr. Andy Wenger are the league’s additional board members carrying the titles of chief executive officer and president, respectively. Once again, the league seeks to gain extra attention with a host of unique team names issued by the league’s executive board. At the league’s inaugural press conference, the captains announced team names and sought to win the preseason battle of words. Mark Ciapciak, captain of FC Cockroach, declared that his squad will undoubtedly be the last team standing. “I mean, seriously, cockroaches can survive a nuclear attack. I think they can handle a soccer championship.” To appeal to the Hispanic audi-
ence, the league appointed Victor Djavaherian as the captain of Real Cucaracha, the league’s sole Spanish-named team. Djavaherian noted, “I am honored to lead La Cucaracha into battle for the glory of the Spanish-speaking world. As tough as cockroaches are, they sound even more legit when called by their Spanish names.” Fonseca, who will lead the Flowing Funkmasters into battle, did not seem concerned about these intimidating names. “No need to fear; we just feel the flow, man.” Isaak, known for his eloquence and professionalism, will captain Star Crunch United, the league’s flagship organization. “I will represent Star Crunch, the league’s primary sponsor and beloved junior school snack, to the best of my abilities for the glory of Little Debbie and the MBPLS.” Sekhar will run St. Boniface as a tribute to the league’s Benedic-
tine heritage. Sevastianos, with his strong soccer pedigree, will head up the Lunchroom Labradors. Unfortunately, Sevastianos missed the press conference on account of being occupied with Priory’s new and improved lunch. He later claimed that he was simply fact gathering for his team’s moniker. Ruiz is the captain of the Freemasons, and Young is to head the Old Timers as the league seeks to appeal to the geriatric crowd. The MBPLS will run under the governance of the St. Louis Priory Athletics Department. Mr. Tom Fiala, Athletics Director, and Mr. Marty Combs, Assistant Athletic Director, through enforcing the school’s athletic requirement have brought together a tremendous talent pool. Mr. Combs explained, “The kids have to play.” And so it begins.
1-1, Rebels Come Out Strong In Two Close Games By Jack Mueller ‘13
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uesday night Rebel Basketball had the first game of the Valley Park Invitational. Seated sixth (per usual) the Rebels played the number three seat, Trinity, who beat the team in last year’s Valley Park Tournament by making a buzzer-beater three. The team came out strong with a standout performance from senior forward Quintin Amice. Amice had 14 points, 8 rebounds, and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Sophmore guard
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Cole Esparrago proved his abilities with 8 points, 3 assists, , all while executing the Priory offense with a level head. Senior point guard Sam Newman had 10 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals to help push the Rebels over the top to win narrowly 59-57. Nate Vonder Haar, and Jack Heitz contributed 6 and 7 points, respectively. The game showed the Rebels ballers will be athletic and tough against even the quickest opponents. Last night the team
went up against a familiar team from Crossroads Academy. The game was with a tie going into half 28-28. The Rebels could only come so close to taking a lead throughout the second half, and with 10 seconds to go, on a steal, Crossroads’ PG number 3 slammed the ball home to drive the stake home. Rebels lost 4642. Stats are not yet available for the game. Although Jack Heitz’ 3 pointer and 1 got the whole crowd to its feet, and he sunk the
free throw to put the Rebels in reach of closing the gap (44-42 C). Tomorrow the Rebels play Brentwood Highschool for the 3rd place game. The game is at Valley Park at 6:00pm. Expect the Rebels to produce another exciting game to start your weekend. Come out and cheer for your school! It only gets the team more fired up, and the game more enjoyable.
Viz priory Dance Saturday Dec. 8 at 7:30 pm