St.
Stephen School
is a Roman Catholic Elementary School located in Grand Island, New York. Currently, we have
approximately 200 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight. We were reaccredited by
Middle States Association in April of 2004. If you are ever in the
area, please visit our school campus on Grand Island.
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LATEST NEWS: St. Stephen’s Varsity Girls Basketball Push Record to 6-0
Averaging
almost 40 points per game, the St. Stephen’s Varsity Girls basketball
team won three more games in the past five days.
It began with an extremely lopsided win against St. Peter’s of Lewiston On Thursday, Dc. 11th. Seven of the St. Stephen’s players contributed with points as they won 58-9. Erin McConnaghy led all players with 20 points while Grace Olszewski and Carlee Conway each had 10. Molly Meka had her strongest game of the season with 8 points while Ashley Colon added 7 points. Zaida Smith and Amanda Bruno rounded out the scoring with 2 and 1 point respectively. Although held off the score sheet, Stephanie Neville and Katie White forced numerous turnovers on the defensive side of the ball.
Saturday Dec. 13th saw St. Stephen’s take on North Tonawanda Catholic (NTC) at Niagara Catholic HS. Balanced scoring was again evident as seven players contributed. Katie White had a career high 4 points and Stephanie Neville had the same from their usual defensive guard position. And it was strong defense that stymied NTC as they were held to only 14 points. Again Erin McConnaghy led all scorers with 11 points while Grace Olzsewski had 7 in St. Stephen’s 34-14 victory.
Monday Dec. 15th saw a rematch with NTC, this time held at the small court at Stella Niagara’s gym. NTC came out with a very aggressive attitude, working at pressing St. Stephen’s into turnovers. For the first time this season, St. Stephen’s was behind at the end of the first quarter 6-5. But St. Stephen’s put on a defensive clinic in the second quarter, holding NTC to only one point and taking a 17-7 lead at the half. Neville and White shared time at the top defensive slot and assisted with generating numerous turnovers. Erin McConnaghy converted those transition plays into 18 points to lead all scorers. Carlee Conway contributed 11 points and Grace Olzsewski lead with several offensive rebounds and 7 points. Conway was able to get the ball inside in the second half with her playmaking ability which led to inside baskets from Ashley Colon who had 4, Amanda Bruno with 2 and Zaida Smith with 2 points. St. Stephen’s won the game by a final score of 44 to 21, pushing their season record to 6-0.
In their first six games, St. Stephen’s is averaging 39 points per game while holding their opponents to an average of 12.5 points per game. It is their commitment to team defense and quick transitional play that makes them so effective. Their next game is Saturday, Dec. 20th against DeSales from Lockport at St. John’s LaSalle gym on Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls at 10:30 AM.
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Thank You Mrs. Ende, Teachers, Father
Paul, Students, and the entire St. Stephen's Parish for your ongoing support.
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St. Stephen School is among the best in academic preparation in WNY
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St. Stephen School is more than just academics;
There are interscholastic sports programs, after school clubs, and art & music programs -
St. Stephen School provides a safe and Christian learning environment right in your own neighborhood
To learn more about what St. Stephen School can offer your child on academic preparation, sports, extracurricular activities and character development programs, call 773-4347 and arrange for a personal tour today!
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