The Savio Lady Eagles Volleyball team came from behind a 2-0 deficit Saturday, to defeat Austin Regents 3-2 and advance to the TAPPS 3A  State Semi-Finals on Friday, Nov 4.  Congratulations ladies!!

From the Austin American Statesman:

St. Dominic Savio beats St. Regents for birth at state

By Ryan Metz

AMERICAN-STATESMAN CORRESPONDENT
Published: 11:57 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011

Since the doors opened at St. Dominic Savio three years ago, the upstart Eagles have looked up to the volleyball tradition at St. Regents. The 2006 state championship and multiple trips to state is something they’ve wanted to achieve.

On Saturday afternoon at Concordia University, the Eagles took down the Knights in a TAPPS Class 3A state quarterfinal — 21-25, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17, 15-13.

“Last year they took us out in the first round and it’s a school we respect,” senior Heide Hausheer said. “Being down 2-0 early was something that we didn’t plan, but we fought back. I think for sure we came out overconfident. Our age showed.”

Hausheer is the only senior for the Eagles (21-15), who will travel to the state semifinals on Friday in San Antonio. The St. Dominic Savio volleyball program is in its second year .

Hausheer and CeCe Flore led St. Dominic Savio with 13 digs apiece. Anna Mooney had 10 kills, Yaneisy Lua had seven kills and five aces, and Abby Miksch had six kills and four blocks.

St. Regents (19-17) was paced by Avery Osborn’s five blocks, Sarah Knop’s 12 digs, Meredith Nagel’s 31 assists and Megan Stookey’s 14 kills.

St. Dominic Savio coach Jeff Cooper thought his team could control the net, but wasn’t pleased with the slow start.

“We beat them earlier this year so I think the girls came out a little overconfident,” Cooper said. “This is our first time on a stage like this. Once we settled down we were fine.”

Join us tonight for a very special night of Savio fun!

Begin by bringing the kids to our Trunk ‘R Treat event in the front parking lot where many of the Savio teams, clubs and groups will be decorating their Trunks and handing out candy.   Activities begin at 5:30pm.  Don’t forget to stop by the pre-game tailgate party on the lawn outside the library and enjoy some delicious warm chili prepared by our favorite cook, Heath Howard, beginning at 5:15pm.

It is also our Senior Game and College Night.  We have some special festivities to recognize the Savio senior football players before the game, so be sure to grab a good seat early to share in the celebration. The Eagles face Dallas Home School at 7:30pm.

Since we are sending these bright Savio seniors off to college, you are invited to wear your favorite College jersey, shirt or jacket.

It is sure to be a fun night of festivities, so come out early and stay late.

Soar Eagles!!

Ten Servant Leaders took the Capital Metro Train downtown on Tuesday to lend a helping hand in the baby closet at the Gabriel Project Life Center located in the Catholic Charities building on East 6th Street. Sorting baby clothes, building client folders, and learning about this Pro-Life organization were all highlights of the trip. Taking the train was also a great adventure. We will be planning another trip like this soon and will announce details when available.

Calling all Savio Fans!  We do not have any volunteers for tonight’s final JV Football Game of the season.  Please consider helping out with concessions and tickets.  You can sign up at  www.mysignup.com/savioconcession.  We appreciate all the help we can get!

Come cheer on our Lady Eagles this Saturday, Oct 29 at Concordia University as they compete in the TAPPS 3A Regional play-offs against Regents at 2:00pm. Fans and visitors should park in PARKING LOT C as indicated on the CAMPUS MAP. Please do not park in other areas on campus. Fans parked in other areas are subject to the university’s traffic regulations and penalties. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the Savio Lady Eagles for defeating Lubbock Christian tonight 3-1 ( 25-16, 19-25, 25-19, 25-23)  to win the TAPPS Area Championship!   Come out and cheer the ladies on as they take on Regents this Saturday, Oct 29 at 2pm at Concordia University!  WAY TO GO, SAVIO!

The Lubbock Christian Lady Eagles traveled to Austin Monday night for the Area round of the TAPPS 3A State Play-offs.  After using the gym this morning, our Savio Lady Eagles and coaches joined them to dine on a pasta luncheon compliments of Savio parents  and the HSA.

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The teams are competing tonight at 6:00pm in “The Nest”.  Come cheer on our team and help us advance in the play-offs!

November 2nd is Savio Day at Buffalo Wild Wings at 4710 Tx-183a, #A, Cedar Park, TX (intersection of 183A/ FM 1431). If you eat at Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch or dinner 10% of the cost of the meal goes back to St. Dominic Savio. Just print this  ‘Buffalo Wild Wings Night‘ flyer and present it when you go.  Enjoy some good food and support Savio at the same time.

That same evening from 7-9pm your Savio faculty and staff have agreed to participate in the Blazing Hot Wing Challenge. That’s right, they have to eat 12 of their hottest wings in 6 minutes. They cannot even drink water during the event. The faculty line-up looks like this so far: our principal, Mr. Calkins, Mr. Perna, Mr. Truelove, Mrs. Artzt, Mr. Dzbenski, Coach Becerra, Coach Florez, Mrs. White, Ms. Perkins, and Mr. Motto. Bring the entire family for this fun evening and cheer on your favorite Savio faculty member.  And someone please bring some Pepto!

Remember to bring the flyer with you.

This Friday, Oct 28 from 5:30pm-7:00pm,  St. Dominic Savio will be hosting its first “Trunk or Treat” in the parking lot in front of the school.  Each Savio club, sport, and group is asked to decorate a parking spot or use a “trunk” of a vehicle.  We are inviting parents and kids from many schools and the community to come have some fun, get some candy, and see all of the wonderful groups of students we have here at Savio.  We have robots giving out candy, we have art students face-painting, band students playing,  and  athletes playing  their sports with  many kids.  It should be fun for all!

If your group or organization has not been contacted or needs more information, please see Mrs. Grady or Mrs. Sicich, as they are the advisors for StuCo and NHS.  These 2 groups are sponsoring this community service event.

We invite you and your family to come enjoy the festivities in a safe, fun environment! Stay and cheer on our Savio Eagles at the last home football game starting at 7:30.   We’ll see you there!

Congratulations to Lauren Hudson for her 9th place finish at the TAPPS 3A State Cross Country Meet on Saturday October 22nd. This marks the second straight year that Lauren has placed in the top 10 and earned All-State Honors. Congratulations to all Cross Country runners for a great 2011 season.