March 1, 2021
GVBL NEWS

GVBL WINTER REC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

Playoff action continued for the Boys 7th/8th division this past week. The Spurs outlasted the Kings 53-42 while the Blazers beat the Thunder in a high scoring contest, 66-60.
 
In the Girls 5th/6th division, the Dream edged the Liberty 35-32 with Ava Hall scoring close to a gazillion points. We say goodbye to Mike Chain's Liberty and his numerous “trees”. No team intimidated you more than seeing his team warm up!  In the other game, the Sky beat the Mystics 34-19 in a game that was closer than the score indicated. Rick's Mystic team now face the winner of the Fever/Dream rematch, which is set for next Saturday morning.
 
The play-in games have been completed in the Boys 5th/6th division with some key matchups occurring this week. The Pistons, Cavs and Bucks all dropped to the losers bracket and will face elimination games as we head further into March Madness.
 
Boys 3rd/4th saw the Buckeyes and Lions advance, along with the Hoosiers who just snuck by the Terps with a two point victory 24-22. This Friday night there’ll be 2 tough elimination games in this division.
 
Lastly the Girls 3rd/4th division has seen two tremendous battles this past Friday. The Bulldogs outlasted the Vols 17-11, while the Wildcats beat the Gators 22-16. Monday night we will see two great elimination games at the Phelps PAC as 2 teams will try and keep their hopes alive for the division championship.


Continue to follow all the action as playoff are continually updated on our GVBL app.
GV TOURNAMENT TEAM UPDATE
All 10 of our tournament teams have continues to participate in league play, local tournaments and practiced for the past couple of months. Despite the disjointedness caused by the pandemic the teams have remained active, honing their skills and competing at a high level.

Boys 6th Grade; GV Raiders & GV Knights
The 6th Grade Boys teams are wrapping up their successful Malvern League winter seasons. The Raiders have had a winning season with several very competitive games. The Knights are currently undefeated and recently won their division at the CES Presidents Day Tournament.
GVHS BASKETBALL NEWS

GVHS Girls Basketball
The girls team has begun to gel as of late and has moved to a 5-4 and is in the midst of a 3 game winning streak.




GVHS Boys Basketball
The boys had a tough loss to Rustin this past week but rebounded Thursday night and won against Oxford. The team has fought their way to a very good 6-2 record.
 

All home games are being streamed on GV YouTube channel:
Great Valley Community Organization
Fall Football:

Flag for grades K-1
Tackle for grades 2-6

Register now!
The Great Valley Football League is an instructional youth football league for kids in grades K-6. The purpose of the program is to create a fun experience for the kids, playing and learning the game of football while competing with their peers from the surrounding communities. We pride ourselves on creating a strong sense of community among our volunteers, parents and athletes throughout our season and beyond. We are looking forward to another season of football and cheer!

Please note, the early bird discount for tackle ends on April 14th at 5PM.
GVCO Carings Hands Works With the Local Business Community To Provide Support
 
This past month our student led GVCO Caring Hands group teamed up with a local business to provide support to our local senior community. Stong Plumbing and Heating in Malvern stepped up and donated $500 to our 501(c)3 non-profit GVCO organization, a contribution dedicated to directly support seniors in our district. GVCO Caring Hands promptly matched that gift and continues to provide it's financial commitment to supporting those in need right here in our community.
 
Thank you Stong Plumbing and Heating for partnering with our GVCO Caring Hands. Once again an example of how our district's generous business community, along with our Great Valley Community Organization, partnered for the greater good here at home.
GVCO Project Update
The Spring Thaw Has Finally Begun!

As we move into March, the snow begins to melt, things begin to to turn green and (with luck) the ground begins to dry out. The hope is that GVCO will be "putting a shovel in the ground" in the coming weeks getting the new GVCO Commuity Center project started.
 
Also beginning in March, there will be a concerted effort with our capital campaign; renewing our efforts to get us over the hump with the necessary fundraising allowing us the ability to obtain the financing critical to complete the project.
 
Go to https://www.gvco.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1329444 to learn the entire picture where we are and what it is going to take to make this facility happen.
GVCO Sponsors
GVCO Give Back Days at the Desmond Hotel - 3/3 - 3/6

Place an order with the Curbside Market or the Fox and Hounds Restaurant and The Desmond will give back 10% to GVCO!
Curbside Market Orders:

Restaurant Dine In or Take Out Orders:
 
SEE the Future GVCO Community Center
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.

DONATE NOW to finalize the building of our brand new GVCO Community Center!

The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!

Does your company match employee gifts? It's a great way to maximize your impact!

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