Athletics News and Game Schedule: Oct. 28 - Nov. 2
As the Fall Season winds down, our remaining teams are looking to finish their seasons strong this week with playoff hopes in the mix for Girls’ Tennis, Football, and Cross Country.
Football - The Minutemen travel to Whittier College on Friday to play against the Whittier Christian Heralds in Maranatha's final regular season game of the season. The Minutemen head into that game at 4-5 overall and 1-3 in the Mesquite League. The Minutemen look to finish the season strong against a familiar opponent. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm.
Girls’ Tennis heads into the Olympic League Prelims and Finals this week on Tuesday and Thursday, hosted at Whittier Narrows Tennis Center. Match start times can be found below. Congratulations to our Singles Qualifiers: Grace Yang, Mia Su, and Kathryn Khalil (Kathryn is tied for third place entry and will play a "fast four" set to determine who qualifies for the #3 singles spot). Congratulations to Maranatha's Doubles Qualifiers: Mia Huang/Diana Sarksyan and Madi White/Jennifer Chu. Olympic League Prelims begin on Tuesday, October 29.
Cross Country heads into their final meet of the season in Orange County when they travel to Ralph B. Clark Park on Friday at 4:00 pm to take on the Olympic League teams in the final meet of the season.
Girls’ Basketball Is hosting tryouts this week after school. If you know any students who may be looking to participate in basketball this year, encourage them to try out! Times are Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:45-5:45 pm.
We anticipate a great season when Winter Athletics officially begins on November 18. Winter teams include Boys’ Basketball (Frosh, JV, & Varsity), Girls’ Basketball (Varsity), Boys’ Soccer (JV, Varsity), Girls’ Soccer (JV, Varsity), and Cheer (JV, Varsity).
Here are several opportunities for you to show your support for our student-athletes this week. Go Minutemen!