Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Junior Girls Basketball

On Tuesday October 28th, the Junior Girls Basketball team faced off against Sandwich at Brennan but fell short by a score of 40-21.

The Junior Girls played a play-in game against Assumption on Friday October 31st but fell short.  This was the official end of their season.  

Senior Boys Volleyball Playoffs

On Friday October 31st, the Brennan Senior Boys Volleyball team took on Leamington in the first round of playoff action. The boys started off strong in the first set, putting together 12 points in a row, and looking hot. But eventually cooled down and ended up losing the first set. They then lost the second set, but bounced back for a good third set, winning handedly. The fourth set was a battle, but the boys lost a heartbreaker, with a final score of 25-23. This ended the Cards season.  Offensive MVP was Eric Kirby, while the defensive MVP was Evan Mihalic. The boys gave it their all in a tough season against much bigger schools with more experience in their players. They are looking to bounce back next year with more chemistry, and grit.

Junior Boys Volleyball Playoffs

The Brennan Junior Boys Volleyball team started their playoff run playing Herman on Brennan’s home court on Friday, October 31st.  The Brennan boys came out real strong and won 3-0 in the preliminary round. The first set was won by Brennan 25-16, the second set was a blow out 25-8, and the third set was a lot closer 25-15.

In quarter-final action they travelled to L’essor on Monday, November 3rd. They ended up losing the playoff game and ending their season by a 3-1 loss. Brennan lost the first set by a score of 15-25, the second set Brennan won by a score of 25-20, and they lost the third and fourth sets by scores of 20-25.  All really close sets, but Brennan couldn’t pull out the victory.

Junior Boys Football Playoffs

On Wednesday November 5th, the Junior Boys Football team played in a semi-final game against St. Thomas of Villanova.  Despite the obvious effort, they fell by a score of 28-18.  Nick Rivait and Andrew Brownlee led the Cards’ offense once again, each scoring a touchdown.  Cole Truant also impressed again kicking yet another 25 yard field goal and converting one of the teams major scores.  The final 2 points came from the defense as they forced the Wildcats to concede.  Mitchell McPhee led an exciting passing play completing passes to Andrew Brownlee, Cole Truant, and RJ Brophey.  On the defensive end Ian Campbell recovered 3 fumbles and Jake Graham intercepted a pass for a 30 yard return.  Capping off the season with 3 wins 4 losses it was an overall good season for the Junior Cards football team.  Congrats on a great season!!

Senior Girls Basketball Playoffs

The Brennan Senior Girls Basketball team had their quarter-final game on Monday, November 3rd at Essex. The final score was Brennan 37 and Essex 27. The player of the game was Quinn MacIsaac with 12 points and Katie Clement chipped in with 11 points.


After winning their quarter-final game they had their semi-final game Wednesday, November 5th at Amherst.  The final score was Amherst 54 and Brennan 16. Great season girls!!! GO CARDINALS GO.

Junior Boys Volleyball

The Brennan Junior Boys Volleyball team traveled to Tecumseh Vista Academy high school on Tuesday, October 28th. The Brennan boys won the game winning 2-1 in sets. The first set was won by Brennan 25-23, they lost the second set 20-25, and the third set Brennan won 25-21.

Brennan traveled to Essex to play their final game of the season on Thursday, October 30th.  The boys lost to Essex 2-1.

Junior Boys Football

On Wednesday October 29th, the Cards were pinned against the Belle River Nobels.  Despite a good overall effort by the Cards, they couldn’t convert plays and lost by a score of 6-3.  Brennan’s own Cole Truant provided a 30 yard field goal to open the scoring.  Shortly after this both teams saw an offensive struggle in a see-saw battle.  Both teams took advantage of mistakes the other made, specifically the Nobels when Brennan made some bad tackles on a punt return.  This led to the games only touchdown, and Cody B. blocked the extra point.   Despite the clear effort the Cards were putting out, they were not able to get a major score.  Austin S. intercepted a Belle River pass as the Cards defense frustrated the Belle River offense.  This loss puts the Cards’ record at 3 wins 4 losses, placing 5th during the regular season.  A semi-final game will be held at Brennan against Villanova.  Come out and cheer on the Cards next week. GO Cards!!

Senior Girls Basketball

On Tuesday October 28th Brennan Senior Girls Basketball team played Sandwich. They played at Brennan. The final score was Sandwich 45 and Brennan 29. Shae-Lyn MacIsaac scored 7 points and so did Quinn MacIsaac. The girls look to win their playoff game next week against Essex. GO CARDINALS GO!!!!!

Friday, 7 November 2014

Junior Girls Basketball

This week the Brennan Junior Girls Basketball team played L’Essor on Wednesday October 15th at L’Essor.  Brennan was edged by L’Essor by a score of 59-17. Meghan M led the Cardinals with 5 points.

Senior Girls Basketball

The Brennan Senior Girls Basketball team played Holy Names on Tuesday October 21st. They played at Brennan. The final score was Holy Names 48 Brennan 8.  They also played Catholic Central. They played at Catholic Central on Thursday October 23rd. After a tough game against Holy Names they looked to improve their record and they did with a hard fought victory!!!  The final score was Brennan 33 Catholic Central 30. Daniella led the team with ten points. Clutch Clement was back to seal the win with two crucial free throws. Go Cardinals go!




Junior Boys Football

Hello fellow Cardinals!  On Monday Oct. 20th, the Jr. Boys Football team defeated St. Anne by a score of 24-0.  Andrew B. scored 2 of Brennan’s touchdowns, and Nick R. ran another long one into the endzone.  All 3 Brennan majors were converted by Cole T. Cole also kicked a 20 yard field goal to wrap up the Brennan scoring.  The Cards are flying high trying to escape the grasp of the Cardinal Carter Cougars.  Wish them luck, and as always, Go Cards!!!



On Tuesday October 21st Brennan had a tough match against the Cardinal Carter Cougars.  They overcame the challenge and won the game 23-20.  Coming back from a difference of 20-10 early in the second half the Cards scored 13 unanswered points.  Nick D. scored twice on 2  long runs, and Austin J. tallied the other major score for Brennan.  Cole T. converted 2 of the scores and provided a field goal to take the winning score.  This puts their record at 3 wins and 3 losses with a game next week against the Belle River Nobles at Brennan.  Come on out and support the team!!

Senior Boys Football

On October 24th the Brennan Cardinals faced off against L’essor.  Brennan came out victorious by a score of 35-7.  The game took place at Brennan where Liam Leclair threw for 3 td passes. Pren Dunaj also had a td from an interception.  The Cards played great defensively.  

Senior Boys Volleyball

On Tuesday, October 21, the Brennan Senior Boys Volleyball team traveled out to Amherstburg to take on the General Amherst Bull Dogs. The boys lost a tough one in the first set by a close score of 25-23, and never seemed to recover. The following two sets were lost as well. The boys worked hard, and kept up for all the games, but just got the short end of the stick. Offensive player of the game was Evan Mihalic, while the defensive player of the game was Jared Beens, showing his usual hustle and leadership all game. The boys take on Villanova next.  

On Thursday October 23, Brennan took on the Villanova volleyball team at Brennan. Being challenged by the best team in the league, and debatably one of the top teams in Ontario, Brennan held their own pretty well, but still lost all three sets, by scores of 25-14, 25-19, and 25-17. Offensive player of the game was Mackenzie, coming in with clutch kills, and consistent serves all night. Defensive player of the game was Ryan, staying strong against the powerful Villanova serves and hits.

Junior Girls Basketball

This week the Brennan Junior Girls Basketball team played L’Essor on Wednesday October 15th at L’Essor.  Brennan was edged by L’Essor by a score of 59-17. Meghan M led the Cardinals with 5 points.

Senior Boys Football

The Senior Boys Football team played Belle River High School on October 10th.  This game was played at Brennan.  Belle River beat the Cardinals in a low scoring game by a score of 9-2 with a safety scored for both teams.