The MVK Lady Mavericks traveled to Seneca for a pair of volleyball matches. In the 7th grade match, MVK took the first game 25-19. Seneca then won the second game 25-20 and went on to take the third game 25-18 to win the match. Emily Woods was top server for the Lady Mavericks with 12 service points. The 7th grade team now has a record of 5-4.

The Seneca Raiders also took the 8th grade match in three games. Seneca won the first game 25-15. MVK then won the second game 25-21. The third game then went back and forth with Seneca taking the victory 25-21. Rachel Alley was lead server for the Lady Mavericks with 11 service points. MVK's 8th grade team now has a record of 2-7.

Hello, parents and MVK fans! Following are the current week's activities. If you see something that is different from what you are hearing from the kids, please feel free to call the office for clarification: 815-448-2127. Here is what the kids are up to this week.

• January 31--Boys 8th BB play in regional game at HOME at 5:45.
•           --Pep squad performs at halftime of our game
•           --Pep squad performs at halftime of SHS Varsity game
• February 1--2:30 dismissal for Teacher Professional Development
• February 2--Scholastic Bowl at Saratoga at 4:00
•           --Volleyball at Dwight at 4:30
• February 3-4--Volleyball at Marseilles Tournament
• February 6--Volleyball at HOME at 4;30: 6th, 7th, then 8th
•           --Scholastic Bowl at HOME at 4:00
• February 7--Scholatic Bowl at HOME at 4:00
• February 9--Scholastic Bowl at Minooka at 4:00
• February 10--Volleyball at Saunemin at 4:30

     On Thursday Jan. 26^th the MVK Lady Mavericks Volleyball team will travel to Seneca for a conference match. The night has been designated as a “Volley for the Cure” match. Both teams will be wearing specially designed pink t-shirts and play with a pink and white volleyball. There will be raffles and a bake sale to help raise money for the Susan Komen Breast Cancer foundation. This special night is being organized to help sponsor a local team who plan on walking in the Chicago 60 mile 3 Day walk in August 2012.

     In January of 2011, MVK hosted a Volley for the Cure night in a match against Seneca. That evening the Seneca coaches delivered a check for $700. that the Seneca Grade School raised through a coin collection. In an effort to return the favor as Seneca hosts this special evening this year, plans are being made for a similar coin drive for grades K-8 at MVK. Containers will be placed in each classroom for any donations the students would like to contribute. The winning class will receive a special treat from Coach Siedentop for their efforts.

     Any one interested in making a monetary contribution, raffle donation or who works for a company that might like to sponsor our local team, can bring those donations to the Middle School office. Our local team is comprised of MVK’s Parent’s Club President, Mrs. Jami Wilkinson, MVK’s Volleyball Coach and PE teacher, Mrs. Pam Siedentop, and Mrs. Siedentop’s daughter, Rachel. This team, Partner’s in Pink, participated in the 2011 Chicago 3Day walk and is looking forward to participating again in 2012. In order to take part, each participant must raise $2300.   Any donations made will help support this team in their efforts to raise the funds needed to participate. All donations go to the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.     Thank you for your support!

7th grade boys' season over.

At Mazon, the 7th grade boys' basketball team season ended on Saturday morning losing to Elwood 26-20 in the opening round game in the IESA regional. Hunter Simon, Riley Yard, and Mason Dooley all scored for the Mavericks (6-14). "It was a tough season when you only win six games but our sixth graders needed that court-time experience as they will continue to work on their basketball skills during the off season. It was a learning process this season playing these games and hopefully this experience will pay off for our sixth graders for next season", stated Coach Kirk Walker.

5th grade boys' fall twice at the Saunemin tournament.

In their second game of the season, the MVK Mavericks 5th grade boys' basketball team came up short on Saturday afternoon falling to Tri-Point 18-17. Sam Grushin led the younger Mavericks with 13 points and six rebounds. Ian Wilkinson and Cruz Pena each made a basket as the Mavericks come back fell short at the end. "It started out as an offensive struggle but we scored eleven points in the final quarter and had opportunities for the win at the end", stated Coach Walker.

In the consolation side of the Saunemin tournament, the Mavericks 5th graders battled the Dwight 6th graders in another close game before falling to the Redbirds 18-14.   Sam Grushkin led the balance attack with 8 points. Brody Baudino, Cruz Pena and Joey Thomas each made a basket for MVK (0-3). "Again we had our chances at the end but we struggled from the free throw line all game", stated Coach Walker.