Virginia Diamonds Girls Basketball http://vadiamonds.org Mon, 06 May 2013 16:12:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Battle of Ballls Bluff Champions http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-of-ballls-bluff-champions http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1308#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 16:12:44 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1308 During the first weekend of May 2013 the Virginia Diamonds went 4-0 becoming the Battle of Balls Bluff 8th Grade Gold Division Champions.  Congratulations Ladies!!!

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1308/feed 0 PVBL Winter League Champions http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1291?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pvbl-winter-champions http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1291#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 06:22:34 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1291 On Saturday, February 16th the Virginia Diamonds defeated the MD Lady Hoopsters 45-35 in the semi-finals of the Potomac Valley Winter League.  The Diamonds closed out the day with a 60-39 victory over the MD Classics in the championship game. 

The girls did an awesome job finishing the season with an 11-0 record and congratulations to Aisha Sheppard for receiving the MVP award with a game high of 26 points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aisha S #6, Aisha G #4, Shawn #1, Devyne #22, Indeya #23, Amani #33, Camille #2, and Blair #20

Congrats again to the Virginia Diamonds for becoming the 2012-2013 8th grade Potomac Valley Winter League Champions!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1291/feed 0 Want to join the Diamonds?? http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1282?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2013-spring-try-outs http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1282#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:21:11 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1282 If you are interested in having your daughter play with the Virginia Diamonds during the Spring/Summer 2013 season please contact vadiamonds@gmail.com.

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1282/feed 0 Diamonds Giving Back http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1249?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diamonds-giving-back http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1249#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:47:37 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1249 On Saturday, November 17th the Virginia Diamonds volunteered with Reston Interfaith for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  The girls helped distribute food to tons of families throughout the area. 

Indeya – Amani – Blair

Devyne – Aisha S. – Camille – Aisha G.

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1249/feed 0 2012 MVHS Fall League Champs http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1241?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2012-mvhs-fall-league-champs http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1241#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:58:55 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1241 The Virginia Diamonds finished 1st place in the Mt Vernon High School Fall League – JV Division.  We are very proud of our 8th grade girls who played a grade level up with poise.  Game results below:

 

Date Opponent Score Result
       
09/22/12 Paul VI – JV 47-35 Win
       
10/06/12 Riverdale Baptist – MS 53-31 Win
       
10/13/12 West Potomac – Varsity 53-34 Win
       
10/13/12 Elizabeth Seton – JV 51-38 Win
       
10/20/12 Cardinals Jr Elite 58-34 Win
       
10/27/12 Cardinals – Allen 44-48 Loss
       
10/27/12 Mt Vernon – JV 50-23 Win
       
11/03/12 Riverdale Baptist 54-26  Win
       
11/04/12 West Potomac – Varsity 36-16  Win
       
]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1241/feed 0 Mystics Coach of the Week – Mike Wills http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1178?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mystics-coach-of-the-week http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1178#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:21:36 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1178 CONGRATULATIONS to Virginia Diamonds Head Coach Mike Wills for being selected as the Washington Mystics Coach of the Week.   The Mystics select coaches that make a substantial impact on the sport of basketball and in the lives of their players.  We salute Coach Mike!! 

His full interview can be found here:  http://www.nba.com/wizards/community/ybb_week_coach.html

 

 

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1178/feed 0 Diamonds Weekend http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1137?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diamonds-weekend http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1137#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:37:41 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1137 On Friday, September 21st the Virginia Diamonds attended the Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever game at Verizon Center.  The girls were able to participate in the Hive-Five Tunnel and the Mystics ball exchange held at center court.  Thanks so much to the Washington Mystics organization for recognizing AAU teams throughout the area.

On Sunday, September 23rd the Diamonds held a car wash/bake sale at the Sunoco on Sunset Hills Road in Reston, VA.  It was a beautiful day and a huge success. Thanks so much to Sunoco for their continued support throughout the community.  Please stop by for a coffee or gas when you are in their area!!!

**Additional photos found in the photo gallery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1137/feed 0 Upcoming Try-outs for Rising 8th graders http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1116?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-try-outs-for-rising-8th-graders http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1116#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:26:48 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1116 Please contact Coach Mike @ 301.440.1048 or coachmike2wo@aol.com for further details.

 

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1116/feed 0 End of Season Update 45-10 http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1112?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=end-of-season-update-45-10 http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1112#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:17:43 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1112 During the spring and summer of 2012 the Virginia Diamonds participated in 13 tournaments across multiple states.  The girls ended the year with a fantastic record of 45-10 losing to older teams at times.  Each player contributed to the success of the Virginia Diamonds and we look forward to next year.

 

]]> http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1112/feed 0 USJN/Nike National Championship http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1107?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usjnnike-15-12u-national-championship http://vadiamonds.org/archives/1107#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:09:14 +0000 admin http://vadiamonds.org/?p=1107 During July 25th – July 28th the Virginia Diamonds participated in the USJN/Nike National Championships held in Washington, DC and Maryland.  The girls finished second in their pool defeating PSPA Elite, Loudoun Freedom, the Michigan Monarchs and the NY Long Island Lightning .  In the first round of the play-offs the girls defeated PSPA-Select but fell short against the Connecticut Premier in the semi-finals.  Out of 18 teams from across the country the Virginia Diamonds finished in 3rd place.  Congratulations Diamonds!!!

Indeya Sanders (#23) and Aisha Sheppard (#6) were selected for the USJN All-Star team voted by competing coaches.  Congratulations Ladies!!!

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