This season GVBL boasts 10 girls and boys tournament team from 4th grade through 8th grade. Our tournament team program provides these players the opportunity to play at a highly competitive level. They play in a couple of local leagues on top of their participation in our GVBL winter rec league. Many of the teams are at the top of their division standings.
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6th Grade Boys - 29ers
It was a fun weekend for the 29ers. In ICBA play, the 29ers overcame a 9-point first quarter deficit to beat MARA 43-28, solidifying second place in the league. While all players contributed at both ends of the floor, Matthew Kasser, Cooper Willey, and Dylan Gustafson led the offensive comeback. In Malvern League play, the 29ers picked up a win over Set the Pacae, behind the offense of Luke Bennett and Robbie Dallas. The entire team played great defense! Next up: Malvern League against the WC Ballers and an ICBA game at home against Owen J Roberts on Sunday 1/29.
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8th Grade Boys - Knights and Raiders
The Knights went 1-1 this weekend in the ICBA losing their first game of the season. Saturday included a thrilling overtime win at Towamencin, due to amazing rebounding by Jake Coleman and a key basket by Aryan Honde late in the game. With a record of 4-1, they are now in 2nd place. The Raiders did not play this weekend. Perhaps even more importantly, 18 boys from both the Knights and the Raiders rosters enjoyed a fun team social event Saturday night throwing axes and eating pizza. These boys have played together since the 4th grade and have built great friendships that will last for years to come.
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5th Grade Boys - Raptors
The Raptors won their most recent ICBA game against Deep Run by a score of 31-6. The team played suffocating defense, winning the turnover battle, and forcing a defensive shutout in the second half. Good passing and rebounding contributed to the strong offensive output. It was a total team win - their first of the ICBA winter season.
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8th Grade Girls - Storm
The Storm had one hand this past weekend in the Competitive Edge League. The faced off with the Philly Roots in a back and forth defensive battle, with the Storm prevailing 21-20. The team moves its record to 4-1 in that league and are currently in first place. This week, the team has two games in the CES league on Saturday and hosts WGBL on Sunday at GVMS in ICBA action.
6th Grade Girls - Hive
The Hive continue to have only one loss this ICBA season and have a tough match-up with divisional foe HVAA this coming Friday.
5th Grade Girls - Lightning
This tough Lightning squad sits atop of their division at 5-1. After a big win at home against Ridley Sunday 28-20 a big Boyertown team faces off with the Lightning in front of the home crowd at GVMS next Sunday.
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4th Grade Boys - Heat
The Heat at the GVHS boys basketball game on January 17th!
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This past weekend saw our GV Cheer squads come out and give our Tournament teams an added home team advantage. The girls filled our home gym with tons of energy, and helped create a boisterous atmosphere for the games played at the GVMS Sunday. Look for the Cheer teams to be energized again this coming Sunday at our home games at GVMS. |
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GVBL Girls News
3/4 - To push them to a 3-game winning streak, the Vols defeated the Wildcats to hold onto first place in the division. Late Saturday afternoon, the Bulldogs defeated the Commodores 26-18. This Saturday, we will see the Bulldogs face the Gators in a close matchup at Grand Slam!
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5/6 - First place Great Valley Orthodontics - Fever fell to sixth place Malvern Pizza - Sky Saturday. Arcus - Dream edged the Silverman Trotman & Schneider - Mystics 31-25. In the anticipated matchup between #3 Steps4Hope Liberty and #4 Fox & Roach Cindy Thompson - Rockers, the Steps4Hope - Liberty won 34-20.
This coming Saturday at the Phelps School, Arcus - Dream has the chance to extend their winning streak to 3 against the Fox & Roach Cindy Thompson - Rockers. See them in action at 5:30 pm!
7/8 - The Cocoon Lynx remain undefeated in the 57-45 victory against the Degler Whiting - Sparks. Next week, the Lynx faces #2 Flowers by Priscilla - Stars in a highly anticipated matchup. Will the Stars hand the Lynx their first loss? Additionally, this coming Saturday, the Lubker Distribution - Mercury plays the Degler Whiting - Sparks at the Phelps School. Both games should be entertaining!
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GVBL Boys News
3/4 - The Wolverines came out on top last Friday against the Megill Homes & Renovations - Buckeyes bringing their record to 4-1 and putting them in the second place position. This coming Friday the Sooners play the ARG - Jayhawks at Grand Slam in a 6:00 game in a bid to advance their record to 5-0 and hold onto their first place position.
5/6 - On Saturday the Great Valley Propane - Heat came out on top against the - Main Line - Remax - Raptors to continue their undefeated record and maintain their first place position. This coming Saturday the MacElree Harvey - Celtics and the All Phase Electric - Sixers play at the Phelps Athletic Center for the third place position of the league in a 12:30 game. Also the Great Valley Propane - Heat play the Louderback Logistics - Pistons in a 1:30 game at the Phelps Athletic Center in order extend their dominant 5-0 record to 6-0.
7/8 - On Saturday the Grizzlies played the Mavs to see who would advance to a 4-2 record and the third place position. In a close high scoring game the Grizzlies came out on top with a 54-46 victory over the Mavs taking third place and the 4-2 record. This Saturday the Spurs play the Clippers in a 2:30 game at the Phelps Athletic Center to see if they can advance to a 5-1 record and hold onto their second place position.
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Our little Jr Hoopsters program was back on the hardwood this past weekend improving their skills. The squad of thirty 4 and 5 year olds continued to work on their ball handing, focusing on keeping their eyes up while dribbling down the court. They were also working on their form shooting and were introduced to bounce passing at this session. They finished the session beginning to understand getting back on D after a made basket. With each week the future of GV basketball is looking better and better! |
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SEND US GVBL PICTURES! We would like to include pictures from each division in our messaging. If you can capture some of the outstanding action from your team's game, we would be glad to highlight it in our messaging. Please send them to basketball@gvco.org.
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Follow your team on the GVBL app and on social media |
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GVHS Girls Basketball
The girls basketball team had a dominating win over Sun Valley for their senior night last week. They also obtained their second win over Kennett and are preparing for a competitive game against Unionville this week. Good luck girls!
Their regular season is coming to a close with their last game on February 7th. Don't forget to join us for GVBL night on February 2nd!
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GVHS Boys Basketball
The boys basketball team lost 2 hard fought games to Sun Valley and Church Farm last week. They were able to come away with an exciting victory on senior night though! This week they play Interboro at home on Monday and Unionville at home on Thursday for 2 key games. Good luck boys!
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Parking at Phelps
A gentle reminder to park only in the lined spaces at the Phelps School. Please do not park along the drives so that traffic can keep moving. See below for additional parking areas.
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WHERE WE PLAY BASKETBALL
The biggest challenge for GVBL is finding and scheduling the gym space for the 80+ teams during the winter season. There just isn't enough available court space within our district. GVCO is working towards a solution - the new GVCO Community Center project on Bacton Hill Rd.
In the meantime, we are renting the court space from some of our "community partners". Please remember to treat all of these facilities with respect while visiting for practices and games. The Phelps School, Grand Slam and the GVSD have been nice enough to allow us to use their buildings, so please treat this usage properly as we cannot afford to lose our privileges at any of these facilities
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This Saturday, come and support Great Valley Crew and join us for a fun night out featuring local Malvern band, The Stoners! Tickets are on sale now and all proceeds are used to support youth rowing.
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Spring Crew
Registration is open for Spring Crew for students in grades 8-12.
Great Valley Crew will be rowing out of the John S. Trinsey Jr. Memorial Boathouse in Bridgeport. Students must provide their own transportation. Practices are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:45-6:15PM and on Saturdays at Trinsey from 10AM-1PM.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive rowing team and we need your full commitment to all practices and regattas. We need the whole team at every practice to ensure we can get on the water ever day the weather conditions allow. One rower missing practice means an entire boat must stay on-land.
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In late January, GVCO will be collecting new or gently used shoes, sneakers and boots. Search your closets for unused or outgrown footwear that GVCO will deliver to In Ian's Boots.
In Ian's Boots is a Pottstown charity dedicated to providing footwear to those in need within the United States and around the world. There are many people facing serious economic trials in their lives and can not afford to buy footwear for themselves or their families.
Details about collection bins will be available soon.
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In January, over 150 winter coats were collected in our Great Valley Community and delivered to the local Devereaux Behavioral Health complex for distribution. December Coat Drives at both GWES & KDM elementary schools, in conjunction with GVCO Caring Hands, were very successful and has made a ton of families in need much warmer this winter. Jenn Hyde, Devereux Behavioral Health Executive Assistant said "the generosity by those families in Great Valley is overwhelming". Devereux Behavioral Health was extremely appreciative. For more about some of the local Devereux facilities go to Devereux Behavioral Health.
In April, volunteers will create decorated flower pots for patients at Green Meadows.
A food drive will be held in May for the People's Pantry. Volunteers will be needed to collect and organize donations.
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Caring Hands is a student-led volunteer group that supports the community through various activities. Students in grades 7-12 and their parents can sign up for the Constant Contact Caring Hands News distribution list for the 2022-23 school year. More upcoming event information can be found on Caring Hands News & Updates
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Siddhant Suresh Scholarship Fund |
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This scholarship fund was created to honor the memory of Siddhant Suresh, a wonderful son and brother, beloved community member and an outstanding student who loved basketball and chess. Siddhant was a GVBL tournament team and recreation league player, who enjoyed the sport and played it with great team spirit and enthusiasm.
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As a selfless player on the basketball court, and a true, caring friend off the court, Siddhant epitomizes the values on which our Great Valley Community organization is built…family, friends and community.
This scholarship is designed to help others who may need assistance, giving them the opportunity to participate in GVCO programming.
Participants must reside within Great Valley School District to be eligible for the scholarship funds.
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We have over 23 years of experience as a trusted community partner and we have helped more than 2500 women since 1994. Home of the Sparrow is an advocate for low-income single women and mothers and we provide a long-term safety net to prevent homelessness in Chester County. |
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Denise Bones baked her first cake when she was 8 years old in her home in Berwyn, and her love for baking only grew from there. Bill Bones, her husband, started cooking and baking in his home in Devon when he was just 6 years old. |
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It was fate that they met years later in 1981 at Conuses Restaurant in Wayne, where Denise waited tables and Bill was a cook. After a short 9 years together, they united their passions to create something of their own… This is where Clay's Bakery was born. Along with Denise’s mother, Barbara, and named in honor of her father, Clay, the bakery was off to a running start. Bill would bake through the night, and Denise would decorate the cakes and help the customers.
Denise and Bill are still running Clay's Bakery today, creating memories that their customers will remember for years to come in the form of beautifully decorated, delicious cakes. The Bones children and grandchildren were born and raised in Malvern, with many of them growing up playing a variety of sports in Great Valley including GVBL. Their grandson is still playing for GVBL today. Denise and Bill attend every game they can, splitting their time between crafting amazing desserts and cheering on their grandson’s team.
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Without our sponsor support, there would be a financial shortfall for equipment, administration and facilities rental. GVBL would like to thank all those who have stepped up to support GVBL. Please scroll to the bottom of this publication for a complete listing of those who have provided support. If you are familiar with who they are, please reach out to thank them. In addition, as always please try and support these local businesses throughout the year, shopping and doing business right here at home.
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More Ways to Support GVCO |
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Do You Match?
It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
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Use code #47309 for GVCO! |
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