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Pictured with George are his parents, George and Lisa Suggs, and his coaches Ty Cochran (left) and Kevin Walsh.

Vianney congratulates Tony on an outstanding season and an outstanding Griffin career.

We note, too, that junior Brad Woodson was also named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-State team. Way to go Brad. (And we’re glad you’re a junior!)

Brad Woodson

This article appears in the spring issue of Vianney’s Black & Gold magazine.

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See the video created by junior Brian Robinson to celebrate the team’s success:

Griffin Basketball 2011-2012

It began as a defensive battle, with Vianney down 20 – 14 at the half. But despite the support of droves of spirited fans, the Griffins were not able to match the Stars’ outstanding shooting.

The Griffins finish a record-breaking season at 27-2.

Our special congratulations to senior players:

Quinn Cochran
Tony Cochran
Lelis Djona
Richard Dorhauer
Billy Mahfood
Dominic Mueller
George Suggs
Joe Whitman
Joe Zoellner

You make us proud!

The varsity basketball team had their offense and defense clicking last night in the state sectional game vs. Troy.  The Griffin offense was firing on all cylinders as four players made  first-half three pointers. The defense was strong throughout the game taking the Trojans out of their offense. The victory moves Vianney to the state quarterfinals vs. #1 ranked McCluer North.  That game will be played at UMSL on Saturday at 2:45 p.m.  

Make plans to arrive early for this highly anticipated match-up.

A way-too-exciting fourth quarter capped a tight game as the 26-1 Griffins move on to Sectional play.

Read about the game on StLToday.

Up next: Vianney takes on Troy Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Meramec Community College. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

The Griffins open district play at Fox High School on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. against the winner of the Mehlville-Oakville contest. 

The winner of the district semifinals will advance to the district championship on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. at Fox High School.

See the MSHSAA district tournament schedule.

Congratulations to these Griffins on their selection by Metro Catholic Conference coaches:

FIRST TEAM

Tony Cochran, seniorGeorge Suggs, senior

SECOND TEAM

Richard Dorhauer, senior

Brad Woodson, junior

The 63-58 victory over the Cadets makes these Griffins just the fourth Vianney team in the last 17 years to go undefeated in the Metro Catholic Conference.

Brad Woodson had 17 points, and Richard Dorhauer and Tony Cochran each had 14 points for the win.