Girls Soccer
(Information compiled by Keira Van Voorhis and Ellory Deaton. Callie Stravinski is a member of the varsity soccer team.):
Coach: Michael Reles
Key Returners: Caroline Eldridge (senior center back), Baylie Hoover (sophomore center mid), Emma Mcfarland (junior center mid), Lilly Gray (sophomore center mid)
Players Lost: Brooke Oswald, Caoume Valle, Claudia Brohs. “We graduated eight players last year so the team this year has to develop its own identity. Every single day is an opportunity for greatness,” Reles said.
Record Last Season: 12 wins, 3 losses, 2 ties, and finished second in the district
Biggest Game This Season: Loudoun Valley on Thursday April 24, 7:30 at home
Captain: Caroline Eldridge (senior)
Newcomers: Mia Mcfarland (forward), Caroline Taylor (center mid)
Boys Soccer
Coach: John Rosado
Key Returners: Andy Sanchez (senior defense), Ethan Summers (junior midfield), Juan Carrera (junior forward), Stefan Catana (senior forward)
Players Lost: Joshua Campbell, Alejandro Abaunza, Savvas Michael, Amir El-Hamalawy, Carlos Bolanos-Bautista, Nathan Pinto Ramirez, Erick Montesino Fuentes, Mathew Torres, Toni Castillo Garcia, Jeffrey Cabrera-Ortiz
Record Last Season: 9 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie
Biggest Game This Season: “Our most important game is most likely against Potomac Falls. We took a beating last year so this year is our revenge,” Junior Sheehan Francis said.
Captains: Andy Sanchez (senior), Wilber Guardado (senior), and Kendal Ramos (senior)
Newcomers: Freshmen Max Treminio, Javi Munoz and Anthony Mejia
Girls Softball
Coach: Fawna Ruley
Key Returners: Amanda Watanabe (junior, utility), Lucy Finke (sophomore SS/2B and outfielder), Bridget Noonan (senior catcher and SS/2Br), and Sarah Jabra (senior OF and 1B)
Players Lost: Naomi Ruley, Austyn O’Connor, Taryn Spearman
Record Last Season: 5-14
Biggest Game This Season: “Our most important game is going to be Rock Ridge because they are a district matchup and with that win we will be better seeded for postseason,” Amanda Watanabe said.
Captains: Amanda Watanabe, Bridget Noonan and Sarah Jabra
Newcomers: Valarie Kitchen (senior), Liliana Hernandez Madrid (sophomore), and Marti Ruley (sophomore)
Boys Baseball
Coach: Jeff Berg
Key Returners: Zach Kruse (senior catcher and OF), Alex Kruse (senior P and 3B), Zach James (senior 1B and OF), Jason Ku (senior 1B), Jaden Beyer (junior OF)
Players Lost: Cayden Suchy, Ben McCormick, Ben Florkowski
Record Last Season: 18-8 and made it to the state semifinals against Atlee High School
Biggest Game This Season: Potomac Falls on Thursday April 10, at 6:30 at home. “Our biggest game this season is our rivalry game because we have not lost to them in eight years and need to continue the streak,” Beyer said.
Captains: Baseball does not have captains, they use their seniors as role models to the team.
Newcomers: Max Egbert (freshmen)
Girls Tennis
Coach: Sebastian Chirila
Key Returners: Hannah Mottaghi (junior #2) and Katya Bykova (senior #1)
Players Lost: Lacey Kennedy (Team Captain and 4-year varsity player)
Record Last Season: Last season the team struggled to win any matches. “We lost all team matches, while we were able to win a few individual matches. So, our record for the season was 0 wins. We are hoping to have a better season this year, as we are working hard to be competitive.” Coach Chirila said.
Biggest Game This Season: The Potomac Falls and Park View match will be very important as last year it was a very close match. “Both of them were close last year and we were almost able to defeat them, with losing after great battles. But I am hoping that we will be able to defeat Tuscarora and Heritage as well, which are both in our District,” Chirila said.
Captains: Hannah Mottaghi and Katya Bykova
Newcomers: Lili Demonkos (sophomore), and Hadley Anderson (freshmen)
Boys Tennis
Coach: Lia Economou
Key Returners: Kaleel Clinch (junior), John Economou (junior), Nawaf Shehzad (senior), Devin Tandon (junior)
Players Lost: Len Radziewiecz and Sid Bhat
Record Last Season: #3 Doubles team won 7 matches in a row [Kaleel Clinch and John Economou] and #6 singles [Kaleel Clinch] also won 7 matches in a row. “Last year was a rebuilding year for our team and we had several close matches against Tuscarora and Heritage where we just came up short as a team,” Coach Economou said.
Biggest Match This Season: Tuscarora on Monday May 5 and Heritage on Thursday April 10, both start at 5:00 pm at home
Captains: Devin Tandon (junior) and Nawaf Shehzad (senior)
Newcomers: Brody Vinnacombe (freshman), Arin Tandon (freshmen)
Boys Lacrosse
Coach: David Smith
Key Returners: Ethan Hulvey (senior mid), Brendan Pope (senior attack), Joey Regan (senior defense), Herbert Mckay (senior defense)
Players Lost: Diego Gutierrez, Francis Hodsoll, Billy Draper, Coach Peter Lenotti
Record Last Season: In the district 4-0, overall 10-8 (Loco Sports Standings)
Biggest Game This Season: Potomac Falls double header at Potomac Falls on Wednesday April 23, at 7:30
Captains: Ethan Hulvey (senior) and Brendan Pope (senior) “Captains have not been chosen yet, and the varsity roster is not confirmed but me and Brendan are likely to be leading the team this year,” Hulvey said.
Newcomers: Bishop Satterwhite (junior mid), Ethan Shawel (junior mid), Abe Wilinsky (sophomore attack)
Girls Lacrosse
(Information compiled by Callie Stravinski. Ellory Deaton and Keira Van Voorhis are on the varsity lacrosse team):
Coach: Brad George
Key Returners: Keira Van Voorhis (junior midfield), Ellory Deaton (junior defense), Sydney Green (senior midfield/defense), Lily Phillips (sophomore midfield)
Players Lost: Ava Field, Lindsay Fox, Head Coach Diane Rogers, Assistant Coach Seth Blackwell
Record Last Season: 13-4 and finished as district and regional champions. “I want to make it to the state semifinals like we did last year [by] working on our offense and communicating effectively,” Green said.
Biggest Game This Season: Potomac Falls double header at Potomac Falls on Wednesday April 23, at 6:30 pm
Captains: Sydney Green (senior midfield/defense), Keira Van Voorhis (junior midfield), Amelia Lane (senior defense)
Newcomers: Izzy Nichols (freshman defense/midfield), Mads Adams (freshman midfield)
Girls Track and Field
Coach: John Wesoky
Key Returners: Lindsay Miller (senior) and Emma Smiley (sophomore)
Players Lost: Sophia McCrosson and Sydney Schlabach
Record Last Season: Came in 4th place out of 5 teams competing at districts
Biggest Meet This Season: The district meet is very important as it helps decide who continues on in the season to regionals and states. “The District meet helps determine who runs the relays at regionals and states. It also gives you an opportunity to qualify through placement,” Junior Ella Koerber said.
Captains: Seniors who have been on the team for several years and who also served as captains during cross country.
Boys Track and Field
Coach: John Wesoky
Key Returners: Aaron Forgas (senior), Levente Domonkos (senior), and Nathaniel Wilson (junior)
Players Lost: Nikolas Porras, Kidus Negussie, Christian Armenteros, and Gabe Eggleston
Record Last Season: Came in 5th place out of 5 teams competing at districts
Biggest Meet This Season: “I believe the most important meet this season will likely be Dogwood, due to the level of competition and its timing toward the end of the season,” senior Levi Domonkos said.
Captains: The captains for the upcoming season are primarily seniors who have been part of the team for several years and also served as captains during cross country.
