Golf swings towards a hole-in-one season
photo Libbie Smith
Senior Diana Domenech gets ready for a putt
Coach: Hunter Thomas
Last year’s record: Regional Tournament
Coach quote: “Losing a lot of seniors hurts any team, but we have some strong underclassman and should be able to compete with anyone.”
Captain(s): Senior Diana Domenech
Key match: Regional Tournament
Key athletes: Senior Diana Domenech, juniors James Howe, Jacob Vernon, Zachary Smith, sophomore Ari Lehman, and freshman Charlie Kennedy
Key athletes lost: Andrew Kennedy, and Adam Collins
Player quote: “I expect our team to play very well in the Regional Tournament.” – junior James Howe
Football is ready to tackle the new season
photo courtesy Thor Macht
Football secures their first victory over Clover Hill at an away game under new coaches
Coach: Ron Strine
Last year’s record: 4-5
Coach quote: “My expectation for the team would be a winning season.”
Captain(s): Seniors Traneil Moody, Sam McRoberts, and Nick Aaron
Key games: Atlee, Freeman, and Deep Run
Key athletes: Seniors Sean Bowers, Andy Barnett, Allen Massie, Traneil Moody, Nick Aaron, Alex Spangler, and juniors Austin Pitts and Brian Carroll
Key athletes lost: Wesley Dugger, Will Abbott, and Justin Spencer
Player quote: “I expect the team to be better than in previous years because the coaching staff is pushing us harder than before. I want this team to be known as the team that gave everything on the field every single play.” – senior Traneil Moody
Cross Country prepares to run to victory
photo Julia Grossman
Sophomore Destiny Schiess and junior Akankshya Jena train for the season during practice over the summer.
Coach: Kathryn Wood
Last year’s record:
Boys – fifth in conference
Girls – fourth in conference
Coach quote:
“We have a big group of young talent, and we are guided by our seniors/leaders. I think they will surprise some people this season.”
Captain(s):
Girls- seniors Arielle Cottrell, Johanna Lupica, Lilly Wein, and Brynn Backer
Boys- seniors Juan Chairez, Michael Harik, and junior Paul Dearing
Key meets: Deep Run, Glen Allen, Lee Davis, and Freeman
Key athletes:
Girls- senior Johanna Lupica, and freshmen Ellie Jeffrey, and Landin Bostian
Boys- seniors Michael Harik, Juan Chairez, and freshman Ryan Newman
Key athletes lost:
Girls- Emily Whitty, and Brittany Bell
Boys- Reid Weston, Matt Chilton, and Ronan Higgins
Player quote: “We have been working hard at practice and hope to have a good year. I am excited for meets and regionals.” – junior Michael Haddad
Boys volleyball strikes towards a successful year
photo Kathryn Chamberlin
Senior Ethan Joint serves in practice
Coach: Whitney Di Frischia
Last year’s record: 17-6
Coach quote: “There is a little inexperience in some of our biggest positions, so we will have a slow start but will finish strong.”
Captain(s): Seniors James Carroll and Cory O’Shea
Key match: Glen Allen
Key athletes: Seniors James Carroll, Alex Dogbo, and Cory O’Shea
Key athletes lost: Ryan Keogh and Connor Hicks
Player quote: “I think we have a good team with some real talent. If we work hard together, I think we can accomplish a lot.” – sophomore James Lesniak
Girls volleyball serves up the competition
photo courtesy Thor Macht
Sophomore Carmen Wright sets to junior Aggie Hughes
Coach: Chris Wakefield
Last year’s record: 19-3
Coach quote: “Our team overall is a very young team. Even though we lost a handful of seniors from last year’s team, we return a bunch of youth that will help us not just this year but for years to come. They have gained experience from being around last year’s team, and I am confident they will be able to step up this year.”
Captain(s): Senior Ava Stokes, juniors Amanda Strong and Aggie Hughes
Key match: Glen Allen
Key athletes: Senior Ava Stokes, junior Amanda Strong, sophomores Hanna Cillo and Izzy Parsons
Key athletes lost: Ayanna Swan and Polina Bukina
Player quote: “We lost six important seniors. However, our defense is very strong, and our offense is big and getting better. We lost our first game to Hanover, but we came back and won our second to James River. We came together as a team in the second game, and if we continue to play that way, we should have a successful season.” – senior Kathryn Chamberlin
Field hockey is ready to stick it to the opponent
photo Julia Grossman
Senior Naomi Ghahrai drives towards the goal
Coach: Caitlin Prentiss
Last year’s record: 9-7
Coach quote: “I expect them to play their hardest 60 minutes every game. We have learned a lot from last season, and this season we are focused on being a first and second half team. We have worked a lot on our mental game, and I think that has paid off so far. I am excited to watch the girls have a successful season this year.”
Captain(s): Seniors Peyton O’Donnell, Rachel Staib, and Molly Wheeler
Key games: Deep Run, Freeman, and Maggie Walker
Key athletes: Seniors Peyton O’Donnell, Rachel Staib, Molly Wheeler, Chloe Billy, junior Caroline Godkin, and sophomore Anna Hundley
Key athletes lost: Abigail Killius, Sally Plaster, and Katie Johnson
Player quote: “We are off to a great start with the first few games. I’m looking forward to a great end to the season.” – senior Jessica McWalters
