Football completes hard-fought season
What was the team’s record?
5-5
What was the best moment of the season?
“Beating Freeman in the second to last game of the season,” said Coach Ronald Strine.
Key Players:
Brian Carroll, Will Shulleeta, Spencer Rife, Will Ballard, Adam Ballard, Max McRoberts
Coach’s Comment:
“We needed to be more consistent in all phases of the game,” said Strine.
Athlete Comment:
“The season went well, not as well as the team had hoped, but there is always improvements to be made,” said junior Tyler Ely.
Girls Cross Country ‘decimated’ by setbacks
What was the team’s record?
4 – 4
What was the best moment of the season?
“Our best meet was in the Colonial District Gathering of Harriers. Most of the varsity guys also ran their fastest time ever,” said Coach Kemper Towler.
Key Players:
Blake Henderson, Caroline Hedrick, and Annabel Puritz
Coach’s Comment:
“The girls have been decimated by injuries and illnesses this season. Most of them have persevered. We had two volunteer coaches, Kathy Urry and Courtney Burton, who were great additions to our coaching staff.” said Towler.
Injuries affect cross country’s potential
What was the team’s record?
3 – 5 (Boys)
What was the best moment of the season?
“Our best meet was in the Colonial District Gathering of Harriers. Most of the Varsity guys also ran their fastest time ever,” said Coach Kemper Towler
Key Players:
Ryan Newman, Lucas Cusick, Jack Deutsch, Gustavo Domenech
Coach’s Comment:
“The boys were also affected by some injuries and illnesses which hampered the team’s progress. The key for us is to adapt and change so that we can do better in the future,” said Towler.
Boys volleyball serves up an ace season
What was the team’s record?
10-9
What was the best moment of the season?
“One season highlight was beating Freeman in five sets. It was our first win against them in two years,” said Coach Connor Hicks.
Key Players:
Ethan Joynt, Patrick Lyons, John Saxman
Coach’s Comment:
“I am very proud of the work they have put in. Coming into the season we weren’t in any preseason rankings. No one really talked about us and we have surprised a lot of teams this years,” said Hicks.
Girls volleyball with perfect regular season
What was the team’s record?
22-2
What was the best moment of the season?
“There hasn’t been one single moment that has been better than the others. I would have to say the ability of our team to come through in pressure situations,” said Coach Chris Wakefield.
Key Players:
Carmen Wright, Kaitlyn McNeel, Charlotte Clyde
Coach’s Comment:
“We have been pushed to five sets a few times this year and each time we have pulled through as a team,” said Wakefield
Field hockey coach completes her first season
What was the team’s record?
6-9
What was the best moment of the season?
“Our season highlight was beating Maggie Walker,” said Coach Caitlin Prentiss.
Key players:
Caroline Godkin, Malone McGhee, Anna Hundley, and Sheridan Little
Coach’s Comment:
“I am incredibly proud of the transformation we made as a team from our first game to our last. This is the first year I have ever had multiple referees thank me after games, and congratulate me for having such a great team. I feel honored and privileged to be these girls’ coach,” said Prentiss.
Golf swings towards a hole-in-one season
What was the team’s record?
12-5
What was the best moment of the season?
“We finished fifth in the Heritage Invitational and fourth in the region,” said Coach Hunter Thomas
Key Players: Charlie Kennedy
Coach’s Comment:
“The boys played well this year. We shot the second lowest round of the regional tournament second day. Charlie Kennedy qualified as an individual for the State tournament. Charlie was state runner-up,” said Thomas.
