WINTER BASKETBALL
Girls & Boys 1st/2nd Grade Divisions
This past weekend, the 1st & 2nd grade girls and boys divisions had a full schedule of games at Sugartown and GWES. After just 3 weeks of practice/games, the majority of these newcomers to the game have made markedly good progress. It will be exciting to see how far they will come as the season progresses. And how about some of those 2nd grade kids that have been playing for a couple of years now? Pretty darn good!
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Boys 3rd/4th Division
Preseason is over and we had some pretty competitive games this past Friday night over at the Phelps School. A couple game scores were in the 40's this past week but the game of the week had to be had to be between the Badgers and the Gophers. In a tightly contested contest, the Badgers outlasted the Gophers 38-30. Boys 3rd/4th Standings
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Girls 5th/6th Division
After a couple of weeks of regular season games, the Fever and the Sky have taken early control of the division as both teams are 2-0. However both teams had their hands full, as the Sky barely got by in the Rocker (29-26) in the opening game Saturday morning at GWES. While in the second game of the day, the Fever bested the Mystics by just 4 points, 26-22. Next weekend schedule will have a great matchup as the Sky are set to play the high scoring Liberty team who put up 35 this past weekend in a win over the Dream. Girls 5th/6th Standings
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Boys 7th/8th Division
The Spurs are at the top of the standings in the B7/8 division at 3-0, while the Kings are in a close 2nd and also undefeated. However the division appears to be very evenly matched as nearly all the games this past weekend were decided by single digits. Best game of the day had to be the Nuggets OT thriller, stealing the game 37-35. This coming Saturday has a matchup between two of the division top teams, the Warriors and the Blazers facing off at high noon at the GV middle school. Boys 7th/8th Standings
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Boys 5th/6th Division
Preseason in this division has also ended and this past weekend's games now count towards regular season standings. Parity across this division appears to be in place. All but one game this past Saturday was decided by 1 or 2 points. The Cavs beat the Celtics 46-45 in the highest scoring game of the day, while defense was in full view in the open game with a 21-20 win by the Pistons over the Nets. Clearly, this division is up for grabs early on. Boys 5th/6th Standings
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Girls 3rd/4th Division
The last game of the night on Friday at the Phelps School saw a great game between the Gators and the Razorbock as the Gators came out on top 22-12. Girls 3rd/4th Standings
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GVBL Boys HS League
All those who are registered for the GVBL Boys High School division are invite to an "Open Gym" this evening at the GVMS.
9th & 10th graders are invited to participate from 6:00pm until 7:30pm
11th & 12th graders are invited to participate from 7:45pm until 9:30pm
Dec 7th - team rosters posted
Dec 8th - GVBL Boys HS division games begin
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And some of the same old referees will be back this year...just a different gym. |
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GVBL Jr Hoopsters
This program is designed for Kindergarten & 4 year old preschool girls & boys.
Registration will open soon for Jr. Hoopsters!
- $90 registration fee
- 6 sessions on Saturdays from 3-4PM
- In the lower gym at General Wayne Elementary School, 20 Devon Rd, Malvern
- January 8th through February 12 with a snow make up February 19th
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GVBL Tournament Teams
Been a great weekend at the ICBA King of the Court Tournament for out Girls teams. Both teams are undefeated at 3-0 and pretty dominant against their competition. Go to the results links below for complete coverage.
On the Boys side our GVBL tournament teams have also had great success The 8th grade boys are 2-1 and the 7th boys are also 3-0
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GVBL Monte Carlo Event
SAVE THE DATE: Friday evening March 4th at the Desmond Hotel
Back by popular demand, our GVBL season event will be our Monte Carlo Night. This fabulous community event will be held the evening of Friday, March 4th at the Desmond Hotel. We have had several individuals offer to help plan/coordinate the event however we need more! This is a BIG party! If you have the time and would like to get involved please reach out to basketball@gvco.org.
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GVHS Girls Basketball
The GVHS Girls have a tri-scrimmage @OJR HS with Downingtown West and Owen J Roberts on Dec. 10th. They will open their season on Thursday, Dec 16th @ Sun Valley.
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GVHS Boys Basketball
The Boys teams will host Penncrest on Tuesday, December 7th. Both are currently scheduled to be at home @Great Valley HS. On Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th, they are playing in the Twin Valley Tip Off Tournament @Twin Valley High School.
JV and Varsity have their first regular season games on Dec. 14th, away against Phoenixville. The 9th Grade team’s first game is scheduled for December 14th, away at Coatesville.
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GVMS Girls Basketball
The GVMS 7th grade girls’ basketball team kicked off its season on Wednesday with a convincing 30-8 victory over Fred Engle Middle School. The defense was suffocating from the opening tip, but the offense had to warm up a little. After leading 4-2 at the end of the first, the team turned it on for 26 more points the rest of the way. On Friday, the team traveled to North Brandywine Middle and came out victorious 22-2. It was another outstanding defensive performance. With the 2-0 start to the season, the team looks to keep rolling at home on Monday.
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GVMS Boys Basketball
As they have done for the past several years, the boys' games begin in mid-January as the girls' teams are winding down their season.
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Use it or get left behind on important GVBL Winter League info
- Schedules
- Rosters
- Season updates
- Weather outtages
Get it in the App Store
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Entering and Exiting the gyms at the Phelps School
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Home of the Sparrow
Winter White Out
Donation Drive for Household Items
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GVCO is thankful for our community and we hope that you will reach out to those less fortunate. For Giving Tuesday, we are partnering with Home of the Sparrow and their Winter White Out Donation Drive:
Did you know that government assistance does not cover necessary household items? For women and mothers who are facing homelessness, the cost of essential household items can be insurmountable. Please join us in creating a #WinterWhiteOut and help us collect the following items:
- Wawa gift cards (for fuel)
- Bleach
- Cleaning products
- Laundry detergent
- Paper towels
- Unscented trash bags
Information regarding dropoffs is coming!
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GVCO Community Partnership |
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Philadelphia is the nation's poorest big city with nearly 300,000 children living in poverty across the region. Cradles 2 Crayons Philadelphia has a reach that goes well beyond the borders of the city itself.
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Chester County, including the Malvern area, is included in the region in which C2C is having an impact. GVCO is once again partnering with C2C, hosting our 3rd Annual Donation Drive. Reaching out to our Great Valley community in an effort to help those right here in our area.
Part of C2C's mission: "Our whole focus is to make our collaborative process as easy and streamlined as possible. This helps us to empower the children we serve collaboratively — at home, at school, and at play — by providing the everyday essentials that match their individual needs." GVCO's reach here in the community, coupled with C2C's ability to reach those in need is the perfect partnership for our GVCO Caring Hands foundation.
Childhood poverty is a serious nationwide issue and the local area is not immune. Without adequate and appropriate clothing, children face unfair barriers and participate in life on an unequal playing field. Cradles to Crayons uses the term “Clothing Insecurity” as part of our efforts to formally recognize the issue, and increase awareness on this hidden basic need.
GVCO is proud to be partnering with such a worthy organization in helpng C2C reach its inspiring mission and goals.
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We are on our way...
to a world-class community resource that delivers a broad range of sports, educational, arts, recreational and senior programs that address key community needs.
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The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!
We need your help to finish what we've started! We will not get the necessary financing to complete the project without raising additional funds.
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Tom Farrelly
Daughter:`Hey Dad",
Me, "Greatest thing I'll ever be"
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What GVCO provided for me and the girls CAN NOT be overstated. Picking them up after school, getting to practice/games, out to eat, hanging with other parents, etc. We got to interact/experience a bit of actual day/day life on life's terms. Nothing takes the place of being there and for sure some things would have been different. So many experiences, "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want". I got to play Dad and coach...and the girls had a role model.
Know that GVCO has made a difference in the lives of my daughters and myself. That is very noble.
-Tom Farrelly,
GVBL Ref & GV Dad whose daughters are GVSD graduates and GVBL participants.
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Silver Linings Boutique
117 W King Street, Malvern
Phone: (610) 644-5016
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"We are a boutique clothing store carrying fun and fashionable women’s clothing, accessories, and gifts!", says Linda Orff.
Located in the same location in Malvern where Nota Bene welcomed many for ten years, Linda Orff opened Silver Linings Boutique on August 14, 2019, adding her own touch with a dash of purple to the walls - Linda’s favorite color!
Recently, Silver Linings Boutique participated in the Malvern Stroll where a number of local businesses supported GVCO's efforts in raising funds for our new GVCO Community Center Project.
Now offering Virtual or In-Store Personal 1-on-1 Shopping Experience! Mondays, 10am-4pm, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-8pm Make an appointment with Linda today via her online calendar.
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More Ways to Support GVCO |
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Vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit GVCO!
For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle.
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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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Great Valley Basketball League
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