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here is a limited and ever-diminishing window of time in a young man’s life to play team sports. This is one of the reasons that we offer 36 competitive teams in 15 different sports. In my opinion, Tdeciding to participate on a competitive team is one of the best choices a young person can make.

As the Athletic Director, it is my goal to uphold the traditions and core values which my predecessors have worked so hard to instill over the last several decades. Sportsmanship, dedication, commitment, team work, and the idea of sacrificing one’s own ego for the good of the whole are the hallmarks of our program. I hope that our student-athletes embrace THE AVON OLD FARMS WEB SITE these qualities and make them part of their persona as they journey from All athletics information is posted on our web site, boyhood to manhood. www.avonoldfarms.com, and is updated frequently. I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented group of coaches and athletes. If you have ever been to an Avon Old Farms athletic contest, you know that our athletes compete hard and that out ATHLETIC SCHEDULES fans cheer loudly. What you might not know is that our coaches spend Printed athletic schedules for each of the three seasons several hours each day preparing for practices, planning for games, and are produced at least one week prior to the start of each season. even driving the team busses! There is a tremendous amount of effort These are available for the asking from any of the administrative offices. involved from everyone! I sincerely believe that our coaches are fortunate Schedules are available earlier on the web site team pages. to have such a talented group of athletes and that our athletes are lucky to have such qualified and dedicated coaches. It is a good match.

I hope to see you on the sidelines next fall! DIRECTIONS TO ATHLETIC CONTESTS Directions to athletic contests are available on our web site; printed copies are also available from the publications office. For additional copies of the 2006-07 Athletic Summary, Sincerely, please contact Brian Doyle, Director of Athletics. Brian P. Doyle Director of Athletics Brian P. Doyle, Director of Athletics May 2007 Office: 860.404.4228 Fax: 860.404.4136

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On the cover: Avon’s Varsity Hockey team defeated Hotchkiss and Nobles en route to the New England Division 1 Prep Hockey Championship game held in Salem, New Hampshire in March. Avon prevailed in the final match, defeating Belmont Hill, 3-0. The 2007 championship marks Avon’s third New England Division 1 Hockey title in four years, and their sixth overall: previous titles were captured in 1989, 1993, 2000, 2004, and 2005. (Cover photos by B. Patrick Murray)

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Fall Sports 3 Varsity Football...... 4 Junior Varsity Football...... 6 Thirds Football...... 8 Varsity Soccer...... 10 Junior Varsity Soccer...... 13 Thirds Soccer...... 14 Fourths Soccer...... 16 Fifths Soccer...... 18 4 Cross-Country...... 20

Winter Sports 22

Varsity Hockey...... 23 Varsity ‘B’ Hockey...... 27 Junior Varsity Hockey...... 28 Futures Hockey...... 30 Thirds Hockey...... 31 Varsity Basketball...... 32 Junior Varsity Basketball...... 34 23 Thirds Basketball...... 36 Riflery...... 38 Ski Team...... 39 Varsity Squash...... 40 Junior Varsity Squash...... 41 Swimming...... 42 Wrestling...... 43

Spring Sports 45 52 Varsity Baseball...... 46 Varsity ‘B’ Baseball...... 48 Junior Varsity Baseball...... 49 Thirds Baseball...... 50 Varsity Lacrosse...... 52 Varsity ‘B’ Lacrosse...... 54 Junior Varsity Lacrosse...... 55 Thirds Lacrosse...... 56 Varsity Golf...... 58 Junior Varsity Golf...... 59 Varsity Tennis...... 60 64 Junior Varsity Tennis...... 61 extra Track & Field...... 62 AVONF OLD FARMSall SCHOOL - WINGED BEAVERS - 2006-07 - GO BEAVERS - AVON SOLD FARMS SCHOOLports - WINGED BEAVERS - 2006-07 - AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL - WINGED BEAVERS - 2006-07

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Varsity Football Varsity Football The varsity football team finished the 2006 season and respect for their opponents. They always played with a record of five wins and three losses, wins com- the game with a reckless abandon and with a strong # Name Position Ht Wt Class Hometown ing against Taft, Kent, Loomis, Hotchkiss, and North- will to win. The future looks bright with the return 1 Helstowski, Chet K 5’8’’ 150 Jr Bridgehampton, NY field Mount Hermon. Outstanding captains Dempsey of many talented underclassmen and the addition of 2 Brechbueler, Tim WR/S 6’7’’ 190 So Gillette, NJ Quinn, Mike Recchia, and Jon Higginbotham led many members of our talented junior varsity squad. 3 Higginbotham, Jon TB 6’0” 190 Sr Winthrop, MA this senior-laden team. These three fine young men This year’s squad was composed of thirty-six play- 5 Cox, Michael TB 6’1” 195 Sr Dorchester, MA always led through their actions on and off the field ers who began their careers on the thirds or junior 6 Cheyne, Corey RB/DB 5’8’’ 160 So Simsbury, CT 7 Driscoll, Blaise QB/DB 6’1’’ 185 Sr Avon, CT with a devotion to each of their teammates and to the varsity levels. This is a glowing testament to the fine 8 Hodgkinson, John WR/S 6’3’’ 180 Jr Piedmont, CA game of football. Joining the captains were seniors coaching being given to our lower level teams. The 9 Bergeron, Dominic RB/LB 5’11’’ 193 Jr Montreal, PQ, Canada Matt Beath, Pat Miller, Mike Rubin, Matt Giamalis, seniors from this team will be greatly missed next sea- 10 Young, Langley WR/S 6’2’’ 165 Sr St. Albans, NY Brian Levine, Tyler Bambrick, Chris Hartmann, son and we wish them all luck and success next year 11 Hodgkinson, John WR/DE 6’3” 175 Sr Piedmont, CT Tyler Schultz, Andrew Lyons, Tom Mapes, Randall in college and in all of their future endeavors. 12 Quinn, Dempsey QB/S 6’2” 185 Sr Pittsfield, MA Angel, Brandon Naraine, Matt Keller, Will Sieber, 13 Moffie, Lee QB 6’1’’ 195 So Wallingford, CT Cody Brumbaugh, Nick Carter, and Mickey Shaw, Most Valuable Player: Dempsey Quinn 15 Mehra, Kinley S/WR 6’0” 175 Jr New York, NY who formed an incredibly hard-working and cohesive ’s Award: Tyler Schultz 18 Beath, Matt WR/CB 6’1” 180 Sr St. Louis, MO unit, approaching each practice with hard work and Best Offensive Player: John Hodgkinson 19 Miller, Pat WR 5’11” 155 Sr Avon, CT a willingness to sacrifice their personal wants for the Best Defensive Player: Tyler Bambrick 20 Rubin, Mike WR/S 6’0” 160 Sr Avon, CT good of the team. On game day, the men of Avon al- Most Improved Offensive Player: Blaise Driscoll 21 D’Amelio, Joe WR/CB 6’0” 185 Jr Warren, NJ ways conducted themselves with good sportsmanship Most Improved Defensive Player: Patrick Miller 22 Demopoulos, Alex TB/S 5’9” 175 Jr Avon, CT 23 Severni, Paul WR/S 5’11’’ 175 Sr Avon, CT 26 Giamalis, Matt WR/CB 5’6” 160 Sr Farmington, CT 31 Beath, Ben WR/CB 5’11” 150 So St. Louis, MO 32 Levine, Brian WR/S 6’1’’ 210 Sr Westport, CT 33 Jennings, Ryan WR/DB 6’1” 170 Jr Weatogue, CT 34 Bambrick, Tyler WR/LB 6’1’’ 172 Sr Houston,TX 35 Henderson, Dan FB/DE 6’2” 220 Jr Ridgewood, NJ 38 Miller, Jeff WR/DB 5’8” 160 Jr Key Biscayne, FL 40 Recchia, Mike RB/LB 6’0’’ 210 Sr Fairfield, CT 44 Deluga, Drake TE/DE 6’2’’ 200 Jr Dennis, MA 45 Buchanon, Nick WR/DB 6’0” 205 Sr Bradenton, FL 49 Hartman, Chris FB/LB 5’10” 190 Sr Cohasset, MA 50 Schultz, Tyler OG/LB 6’0” 190 Sr West Simsbury, CT 51 Piercey, Evan OG/LB 6’0” 200 Jr South Salem, NY 53 Lyons, Andrew OT/DT 6’3” 210 Sr Westfield, MA 54 Mapes, Tom LB 5’10” 190 Sr North Haledon, NJ 64 O’ Keefe, Connor OT/DT 6’3” 225 So Wellesley, MA 65 Holst-Grubbe, Peter OG/DT 6’2” 225 Jr Torrington, CT 66 Angel, Randall C/DT 6’2’’ 255 Sr Emmaus, PA 71 Beyer, Douglas OT/DT 6’5” 250 Jr Chappaqa, NY 72 Naraine, Branden OT/DT 6’3’’ 280 Sr Windsor, CT 74 Keller, Matt OT/DT 6’0” 220 Sr New Canaan, CT 75 Sieber, William OT/DT 6’4’’ 230 Sr Bethesda, MD Varsity Football 76 Brumbaugh, Cody G/DT 6’4’’ 310 Sr Redwood City, CA Season Record: 5-3 79 Menard, David OT/DT 6’2” 280 Jr Norwalk, CT Avon Opponent Score 80 Riley, Ben TE/DE 6’3’’ 220 Jr Hingham, MA 34 Taft 7 81 Thompson, Preston TE/DE 6’2” 195 Jr Portsmouth, NH 20 Salisbury 32 86 Carter, Nick TE/DE 6’0” 210 Sr Windermere, FL 20 Trinity-Pawling 28 87 Driscoll, Mike SE/DD 6’0” 160 Sr Millington, NJ 21 Kent 18 88 Shaw, Mickey SE/DB 6’1” 185 Sr Burlington, CT 35 Loomis Chaffee 14 89 Trask, Brett TE/DE 6’4” 225 Jr Somers, CT 27 Hotchkiss 17 Captains: Jon Higginbotham, Dempsey Quinn, Mike Recchia 0 Deerfield 12 Coaches: Kevin Driscoll ’72, Tim Roller, Lee Huguley ’92, Kevin Lawrence ’98 28 NMH 24 : Pierce Ford ’09

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Junior Varsity Football The junior varsity football team finished on a JUNIOR Varsity Football Junior Varsity Football high note, winning five out of its last seven games. Season Record: 5-5 During that stretch, Avon outscored its opponents by # Name Position Class Hometown Avon Opponent Score a margin of 245 to 102. Leading the way offensively 19 Beath, Ben DB, WR Jr St. Louis, MO 0 Deerfield 8 for Avon was James Chamness, who amassed nearly 18 Salisbury 22 30 Brown, Hunter RB, LB Jr Huntsville, AL 1,000 yards rushing and added 10 touchdowns this 28 Forman 46 5 Buchanan, Nicholas WR,DB,QB Sr Brattington, FL season. Quarterback Lee Moffee along with receivers 28 Loomis Chaffee 6 7 Buenaventura, Michael WR, DB Jr West Hartford, CT Mark Joyce, Patrick Miller, and Jack Dowd provided 29 Canton HS 20 23 Chamness, James RB, DB Jr Collegeville, PA the passing attack. The offensive line consisting of 48 Taft 16 9 Salisbury 20 Cheyne, Cory RB, LB, DB So Simsbury, CT Eric Myers, Drew Dillon, Patrick Wilson, Ross Hofer, and Jack Dowd came together through the season to 15 Eaglebrook 30 34 Cox, Nicholas RB, LB So Dorchester, MA become cohesive, formidable unit. Fullback Hunter 16 Trinity-Pawling 14 55 Cummings, Conor WR, DB So West Hartford, CT Brown provided the key blocks that often sprung Ch- 40 NMH 6 64 Dillon, Andrew OL, DL Jr Torrington, CT amness and Corey Cheyne for long runs through out 44 Dowd, John DE, DT, WR Sr Longmeadow, MA the season. When not playing with the varsity squad, 32 Driscoll, John WR, DB Fr Millington, NJ Corey Cheyne provided a definite spark, rushing for Flanagan, Brendan WR, DB So West Hartford, CT over 600 yards in the limited time that he played with Tsacoyeanes stopped the running game up the middle 87 Frageau, James WR, DB Jr Wolcott, CT the Junior Varsity squad. and forced opponents to outside. One of Avon’s Defensively, the secondary of Ben Beath, Jerome prime weapons was their kicker Eóin Lennon. Len- 11 Govoni, Michael DE,DB, WR So Brewster, MA “Batman” Wilkins, and John Driscoll bewildered the non gave the Winged Beavers good field position all 22 Halvorsen, Johan C, DE, FB So Oslo, Norway opposing quarterbacks by tallying 6 interceptions this year with his booming kicks out of the end zone. He 42 Hampton, Christopher OL, DL So Farmington, CT season. Linebackers Nick Cox, Hunter Brown, and also had 7 successful on-side kicks this season. The 76 Hofer, Ross OL, DL So Farmington, CT Eric Myers laid hard hits on the opposing running junior varsity players who will return next season will 21 Jennings, Ryan DB, TE Jr Simsbury, CT backs, causing several fumbles. The defensive line play a significant role in the success of the varsity 80 Joyce, Mark DE, WR So Needham, MA of Drew Dillon, Ross Hofer, Pat Wilson, and Nick team next year. Kerwin, Grant OL, DE Jr Princeton, RI 89 Marx, Christopher DE, TE Jr Ridgewood, NJ Mehra, Kinley DB, WR Jr New York, NY 50 Meyers, Eric LB, C Jr Bristol, CT Miller, Jeffrey WR, DB, QB Jr Miami, FL 88 Miller, Patrick DB, WR, QB, K So Bristol, CT 13 Moffie, Lee QB, DB, P So Wallingford, CT 26 Phucas, Alexander DB, WR So Norristown, PA 65 Tsacoyeanes, Nicholas OL, DL So Avon, CT 8 Wilkins, Jerome WR, DB, QB Jr Baltimore, MD Wilson, Patrick OL, DL, P, K So Berlin, CT

Coaches: Karl Hall, Tyler Wells ’02 Manager: Duncan Roberts ’08

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THIRDS Football THIRDS Football The thirds football team had a fine season in 2006, 6-0 victory over the Bruins. finishing with a record of 4-6. The season began on Our final stretch of the year brought more heart- # Name Position Class Hometown a beautiful afternoon versus the Salisbury thirds break. A trip to Rumsey Hall did not go well. After 2 Hodgkinson, Jeff QB/DB Fr Piedmont, CA squad¬¬. The defense played well, allowing only two jumping out to an 8-0 lead, our defense had trouble 5 McKeon, Mike TB/DB Fr Berwyn, PA touchdowns; however, our offense struggled for much much of the afternoon with Rumsey’s rushing attack of the game. We finally got on the board with about a and the Beavers eventually fell 26-14. Our game with 10 Kipnis, Max QB/DB So South Salem, NY minute to go in the game when Max Kipnis connected was even more heartbreak- 13 LaBarge, Matt QB/DB Fr Lynnfield, MA with Demetrios “Big Papi” Papadopoulos on a 35-yard ing. The defense, led by freshmen John Salamone, Max 15 Jandreau, Dan WR/DB So Bristol, CT touchdown pass. The two point conversion pass from Stetson, Patrick Hampton, Mike Lee, and Mike Sur, 19 Rosichan, Will TE/DE So Ridgewood, NJ Kipnis to Will Rosichan was completed as well. After shined in this game. In the first quarter alone we had 23 Havron, Taft FB/LB Fr Hunstville, AL recovering the onside kick, we were unable to advance four goal-line stands. While the offense had trouble 25 Lee, Mike TB/LB Fr Simsbury, CT far enough to tie the game. moving the ball out of our own end, the defense helped Nevertheless, we entered the next couple of games keep us in the game. Despite playing much of the 30 Young, Lincoln TB/LB Fr Simsbury, CT with a little bit of confidence. Playing our next game first half inside our own 30, the score at halftime was 34 Sur, Minkyo FB/LB Fr North Haven, CT at the , the Winged Beavers jumped only 6-0. Opening the second half with our best field 35 Papadopoulos, Demetrios WR/DB Fr Avon, CT out to a 14-0 lead. However, a few turnovers allowed position of the afternoon, we were finally able to drive 40 Tepper, Craig WR/DB Fr Avon, CT Rectory to get back in the game and tie the score at 14 down the field and tie the game at six. Unfortunately, 41 Gutierrez, Tom WR/K/DB So Colchester, VT by halftime. Rectory returned the opening kickoff of Cardigan was able to score on two long runs during the 42 Giamalis, Greg WR/DB Fr Farmington, CT the second half for touchdown and added a two-point third quarter to take a 20-6 lead. The Winged Beavers 43 Tynell, Alex WR/DB Fr North Falmouth, MA conversion to take the lead 22-14. Never panicking, the did not give up. With about five minutes remaining, rushing attack, led by freshmen Mike Lee, Mike Sur, Max Kipnis threw a 60-yard TD pass to freshmen Casey 45 Regalado, Ricky WR/DB Fr Hamilton, NJ and Lincoln Young, ground up the Rectory defense on O’Brien, making the score 20-12. The defense then 50 Zamojski, Aaron G/DT Fr Bristol, CT an 80-yard touchdown drive to make the score 22-20. went out and forced Cardigan back on three straight 52 Skirvin, Taylor G/LB So Farmington, CT Then early in the fourth quarter, Kipnis again connect- plays and got the ball back for the Winged Beavers. The 53 Bartell, Jackson G/DT Fr West Hartford, CT ed with Papadopoulos, this time on a 40-yard strike to Avon offense then mounted another drive, moving to 55 Salamone, John G/LB Fr Chappaqua, NY put Avon back in the lead. The defense held up, forcing the Cardigan 25, but unfortunately the clock expired. 56 Stetson, Max C/LB Fr Mansfield, CT Rectory turnovers on each of their final three posses- Throughout the day, the defense was outstanding, forc- sions to win the game. ing Cardigan to dig deep into their bag of tricks. 58 Hampton, Patrick C/DT Fr Farmington, CT Our game with was even more Our season ended on a high note with the team 60 Clinton, Blake T/DT Fr Avon, CT exciting. After recovering a fumble on the first play defeating 14-12 in a game 61 Lee, Soon Min T/DT Fr Seoul, Korea from scrimmage, the Avon offense marched down played in nothing short of a monsoon. Handling the 62 Arnell, Tom C/DT Fr Katonah, NY the field and punched the ball into the end zone for poor conditions well, sophomore kicker Tom Gutierrez 65 McClane, Ryan T/DE Fr Canton, CT a 6-0 lead. This game would be a true see-saw affair, nailed his first two extra points to provide the margin 68 Finucane, Matt G/DT Fr Farmington, CT as Worcester then tied the game. The game became of victory. Overall, it was a fun season and Coaches 70 Nissley, Jonas T/DT Fr Bainbridge, PA truly exciting in the latter stages of the fourth quarter; Riemer, Bolton, and Zavisza wish all of the players after forcing a turnover deep in opposition territory, success in future years. Many of these players will be 78 Farrow, Isaiah T/DT Fr Bridgewater, CT Avon scored a go-ahead TD with about 6 minutes to making a contribution to the varsity in a few short years 80 Kapneck, Jake WR/DT Fr Livingston, NJ go. Worcester then marched down the field and scored and we will follow their careers with great interest. 81 O’Brien, Casey TE/DE Fr Avon, CT with about a minute to go, tying the game. Just when it 83 Spencer, Grey TE/DE So Birmingham, AL appeared we were heading for overtime, Demetrios Pa- Thirds Football 85 Kelly, Foster WR/DB Fr Arlington, VA padopoulos again stepped up by returning the ensuing Season Record: 4-6 Avon Opponent Score 88 Redfearn, Jake WR/DB Fr Marshfield, MA kickoff 80 yards for the game-winning touchdown. The next few games saw us fall back a little bit. Our 8 Salisbury 16 28 Rectory 22 offense had trouble scoring points, and the burden was 24 Worcester Academy 18 Captains: John Salamone, Max Stetson, Minkyo Sur too much to bear for our defense. We lost in succession Coaches: Andy Riemer, Jon Bolton, JR Zavisza 0 Suffield 28 to the Suffield JV, 28-0, Brunswick Thirds, 16-14, and 14 Brunswick 16 Manager: Jake Hoss ’10 Westminster JV, 30-6. When we boarded the bus for 6 Westminster 30 our rematch with Brunswick in Greenwich, the team 6 Brunswick 0 was determined to break the losing streak. With an 16 Rumsey Hall 28 outstanding defensive effort, the Winged Beavers made 12 Cardigan Mountain 20 Mike Lee’s one-yard TD run stand up in a hard-fought 14 Indian Mountain 12

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# Name Position Class Hometown 2 DeBlasio, Nick F Jr South Barrington, IL 3 Rinaldo, Dominic F Jr South Windsor, CT 4 Mullane, Patrick B So Wallingford, CT 5 Giuliano, Mike B So Columbia, CT 6 LaVorgna, Eric M Jr North Haven, CT 7 Bradley, Colin M So West Hartford, CT 8 Gurry, Jon B Sr Andover, MA 9 Eichas, James F Sr Hilton, NY 10 Haddad, Tyler M Sr Longmeadow, MA 11 Bonino, Nick M Sr Unionville, CT 12 Ward, Ryan B Sr Canton, CT 13 Gantsoudes, Nick M Jr Redding, CT 14 Whitting, Terrell F So Naugatuck,CT 15 Blaine, Matt M Sr West Hartford, CT 16 Seltenright, Peter M Sr Harbor Springs, MI 17 LeClerc, Andrew M Jr Middletown, MD 18 Soares, Trent F So Old Lyme, CT 19 Braggs, Tom B Sr Bath, ME 20 Russell, Tim B Sr Rocky Hill, CT 21 San Gabino, Alejandro M Sr Madrid, Spain Varsity Soccer 22 Clark, Tim B Jr West Springfield, MA The varsity soccer team enjoyed another successful Colin Bradley, and Matt Solomon provided valuable 23 Solomon, Matt M Jr Avon, CT season, led by tri-captains Tyler Haddad (WNEPSSA assists in their scoring spree. The defensive ranks Schreiber, Eric GK Sr Sudbury, MA All-Star Selection), Eric LaVorgna (All-State Selec- of Jon Gurry, Mike Giuliano, Eric LaVorgna, Ryan tion), and Jon Gurry (WNEPSSA All-Star Selection Ward, Tom Bragg, and Pat Mullane only allowed five Seymour, Luke GK Sr Canton, NY and MVP). Also providing leadership were Jim Eichas goals during this initial stretch. Goalies Luke Seymour (MVP) and Luke Seymour, both WNEPSSA and and Eric Schreiber had their say in the defensive Captains: Tyler Haddad, Eric LaVorgna, Jon Gurry NEPSSA All-Star Selections. Ryan Ward and Matt stand with a few shutouts of their own. Coaches: Ron Nentwig, Corey Gammill Blaine were selected to play in the Senior Unfortunately, disaster struck on Parents Weekend Manager: Casey Coons ’07, Jordan Lynch ’08 Bowl game. Rounding out the senior roster were Nick with a 1-4 loss. The loss was hard enough to swal- Bonino (MIP), Eric Schreiber, Alejandro San Gabino, low, but injuries to Nick Gantsoudes, Tyler Haddad, Tim Russell, Tom Bragg, and Peter Seltenright who all and Jim Eichas were difficult to digest. Next on the contributed significantly throughout the season. We calendar was a road trip to Pomfret to play the Tabor congratulate the seniors on their accomplishments School. The soccer gods added insult to injury with during the past season. Eric LaVorgna and Nick Bonino sustaining significant The Winged Beavers started out the season posting injuries. However, Nick was able to heal and was back a record of 6-1-1. More importantly, they were playing on the field within two weeks. Things did not look the best soccer I had witnessed in my tenure here at good as Avon’s next scheduled match was against Avon, and posted impressive wins over Northfield Westminster on their Parents Weekend. Within Mount Hermon (eventual New England Champs), fifteen minutes of the start of the game, Jon Gurry Deerfield (2-0), Salisbury (3-1), and Brunswick (4-0). was sidelined with an injury for the remainder of the Jim Eichas and Terrell Whitting were largely respon- match. With many players out, Nick DeBlaiso, Trent sible for the 19 goals tallied during this stretch of the Soares, Tom Bragg, Alejandro San Gabino, Matt season. However, Nick Gantsoudes, Drew LeClerc, Solomon, and Tim Clark stepped up and preserved a

14 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 15 Fall Sports Fall Sports JUNIOR Varsity SOCCER Varsity Soccer # Name Position Class Hometown Season Record: 10-4-3 Avon Opponent Score 2 Quick, Evan M Jr Harwinton, CT 2 Trinity-Pawling 1 3 Pritchett, Jordan M Jr Ketchum, ID 0 Taft 1 4 Endorf, Ryan D Jr Granby, CT 4 Brunswick 0 5 Bennini, Flavio D Jr Lugano, Switzerland 5 Canterbury 0 6 Serra, Juan D Jr Madrid, Spain 3 Salisbury 1 7 Lim, Jae Woo M Jr Seoul, Korea 1 Hotchkiss 1 2 Deerfield 0 8 Bourgault, Jake M/F So Avon, CT 2 Northfield Mount Hermon 1 9 Wieland, Chris D Jr Royal Palm Beach, FL Junior Varsity Soccer 1 Hopkins 5 10 Scali, Mike M/D So Chappaqua, NY Season Record: 10-0-3 5 Tabor 1 11 Farkas, Nick F Jr New Hartford, CT Avon Opponent Score 1 Westminster 0 12 Cruice, Peter D So Greenville, DE 3 Trinity-Pawling 1 1 Kent 1 16 Cooper, Drew M Fr Portland, CT 2 Taft 0 0 Loomis Chaffee 0 6 Canterbury 0 17 Bogdan, Dan F Jr Westfield, MA 2 Choate 0 0 Hotchkiss 0 1 Berkshire 0 18 Casella, Ian D So Becket, MA 2 Loomis Chaffee 2 1 Wilbraham and Monson 4 19 Ruhlig, Chris M Jr Islip Terrace, NY 6 Suffield 0 0 Worcester Academy (Q-Final) 2 20 Lee, Yong Bok F Jr Seoul, Korea 3 Hopkins 0 21 Sosa, Carlos M/D Sr Panama City, Panama 6 Northfield Mount Hermon 1 23 Levesque, Marcel F Fr Unionville, CT 2 Westminster 0 1 Kent 1 24 Willbrant, Joel D Jr Londonderry, NH 2 Deerfield 1 26 Riccio, Alex M So Simsbury, CT 2 Choate 0 Colletti, Rich GK So Lutz, FL 4 Berkshire 1 Varsity Soccer, Continued Wolfel, Chris GK Jr Unionville, CT

critical 1-0 win. Avon was seeded 8th in the NEPSSA tournament. Captains: Nick Farkas, Carlos Sosa, Chris Wieland Next Avon limped to the and came Unfortunately, the seedings were not on our side Coaches: Josh King, Peter Rice ’76 away with a disappointing 2-1 loss. The soccer gods and this meant a trip to Worcester Academy to play intervened and the Kingswood-Oxford match was the number-one ranked team in New England. The The 2006-07 junior varsity soccer team had Avon did not have much time to rest on its cancelled due to weather. This was a significant break Winged Beavers gave the home team all they could a remarkable season. Returning several players laurels, returning home for its home opener against as it gave the team time to heal; Loomis Chaffee was handle during the first half, resulting in a 0-0 draw. from last year’s squad and adding many talented Canterbury. Avon dominated the Saints, winning scheduled next, with Choate, Berkshire, and the However, Worcester found the back of the net early newcomers, the Winged Beavers had an undefeated 6-0. In the following game, Avon hosted Hotchkiss, Wilbraham Monson School looming on the horizon. in the second half on a superb strike. Avon contin- 10-0-3 record. Prior to the first game, the team elected another team with a lengthy unbeaten streak against Three of these teams were currently ranked in the ued to counter well, but in the end, could not find three co-captains, all returning players; the lone the Winged Beavers. In one of the most closely top five in the league. These games would be criti- the equalizer. Worcester Academy added another goal senior on the team, Carlos Sosa, and two juniors, contested games of the season, both teams had cal if Avon was to have any dreams of post-season late in the game to secure the 2-0 victory. Nick Farkas and Chris Wieland would lead the team several good scoring opportunities, but neither team play. Against the undefeated Loomis Chaffee team, Coach Gammill and I were very proud of this through its season. could get a ball past the goalkeepers and the game we came away with a draw. Next, the team hosted year’s team, especially their perseverance in getting The season opened with two road games. The first ended in a 0-0 draw. The Avon goalies, Rich Colletti Choate and after ninety minutes of play, secured a the job done. We wish the seniors the best of luck in was a 3-1 win over Trinity-Pawling. The following and Chris Wolfel each made some big saves to keep solid 2-0 victory. With two games remaining on the their future endeavors. Saturday, the team headed to Taft; in their previous Avon in the game. schedule, the team needed one more win to earn a three meetings, Taft had beaten Avon, and this year’s The following game was a back-and-forth affair tournament berth. Berkshire came to town highly Most Improved Player – Nick Bonino team was eager to exact revenge. In a tightly contested against rival Loomis Chaffee. Avon twice found ranked, and in the pouring rain, the Beavers found a Best Offensive Player – Jim Eichas match, Avon was able to squeeze in a goal just before itself down a goal, but rallied both times to tie the way to win 1-0 to secure its third consecutive post-sea- Best Defensive Player – Jon Gurry halftime when Dan Bogdan sent Nick Farkas through score. The game ended as a 2-2 tie. This was the most son appearance. Coach’s Award – Tyler Haddad & Matt Blaine on a breakaway. In the second half, Avon controlled goals Avon allowed in a game all season. After two much of the action, and only managed to find the consecutive ties, the team was eager to get back in net again in the waning minutes, as Carlos Sosa the win column, and they did so with conviction, scored to account for the 2-0 final. running off a four-game winning streak. They beat

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Suffield, Hopkins, Northfield Mount Hermon, and pressure on the other team’s defense. Carlos Sosa, Jake Thirds Soccer Westminster by a combined score of 17-1. Bourgault, Jordan Pritchett and Alex Riccio dominated What a great season – twelve wins and one loss, nine Cassidy, and Ryan Petersen. On a roll, the team traveled to Kent on a windy, cool the center of the field, while the fleet feet of Chris shutouts, and only five goals given up all season!! More Congratulations to this year’s award winners (as voted day. After allowing a goal in the opening moments, Ruhlig, Evan Quick, Drew Cooper, and Mike Scali important than the numbers, however, was the character on by members of the team). “Most Improved Player” went Avon settled down and soon tied the score. Both teams controlled the sides of the field. The defense was again of the team that evolved as the season progressed. Older to Tim Longo. Chris Canning was voted “Best Offensive players and younger players – experienced and less Player,” while Phil Cassidy was selected “Best Defensive had several chances to take the lead, but this one was a strength of the team, as Avon only surrendered 7 experienced – all melded together to form a team that was Player.” And, no surprise to anyone who saw even one of destined to end in a tie, 1-1. The team traveled to goals all season. Ian Casella led the defense as sweeper, always competitive, without being obsessed, and fun, but our games, “Most Valuable Player” had co-winners – Chris Deerfield for its next game, yet another team with recent with Chris Wieland, Juan Serra, Flavio Bennini, Ryan still focused. This year’s team was a truly enjoyable group Canning and Phil Cassidy. Congratulations on earning the success against Avon. The Winged Beavers exacted some Endorf, and Joel Willbrant playing in front of him. to work with. recognition of your teammates and coaches, and opposing more revenge, winning 2-1 on Chris Ruhlig’s first goal With Rich Colletti and Chris Wolfel patrolling the nets, Highlights were plentiful this season, starting with coaches as well! of the season. Avon completed its unbeaten run with Avon had two reliable goalkeepers to back everyone victories over always competitive Loomis, Taft, Salisbury, Finally, a special thanks to the man who watched my two more wins at home, 2-0 against Choate and a 4-1 up and keep the team in many games. The team also Choate, and Deerfield. And, while every member of the back during the vicious spitball fights on the long road rain and mud soaked win over Berkshire. spent much of the season without Jae Woo Lim, who team seemed to step up at some point in the season, trips back from games in Greenwich and Pawling – Coach there were certain plays and players that stood out. Chris Cugell. What made this team so special were its players. A was injured early in the season. Despite the loss of this Canning was a one-man wrecking machine late in the Taft Thank you to the team, from your coaches, for quartet of forwards, Nick Farkas, Dan Bogdan, Scotty talented three-year JV player, the team showed its depth game, ranging from one side of the field to the other to your humour, enthusiasm, energy, and dedication, and Lee, and Marcel Levesque, led a potent attack that and skill to come together like they did and achieve an stuff Taft’s attempts to clear their own end. Phil Cassidy congratulations on a superb season! netted 39 goals in 13 games. Our midfielders did an undefeated season. scored one in the second Westminster game, picking excellent job controlling the field and keeping the up a drop ball and floating a shot over the goalie. Phil McEachin found the net in the first half of the Salisbury Thirds Soccer game off a beautiful one-time touch from Eric Gerdner. Season Record: 12-1-0 Tanner Cunningham set up the third goal in the first Avon Opponent Score THIRDS SOCCER Westminster game, making a run down the right wing, 5 Brunswick 1 crossing the ball, and hitting Graham Speace, in full stride, 5 Trinity-Pawling 1 # Name Position Class Hometown who touched the ball over the goalie. Against Berkshire, 6 Canterbury 0 Guillermo Barnes picked up the ball on the left side, faked 4 Taft 0 31 Allen, Normand M So North Granby, CT a defender, and then slid the ball to breaking Graham 35 Barnes, Guillermo M So Mexico City, Mexico 2 Salisbury 0 Speace, just inside the eighteen, who “nutmegged” the 5 Pomfret 0 39 Birch, Patrick FB So Farmington, CT goalkeeper. Not to be outdone, Phil McEachin took the 5 Westminster 0 ball from the Berkshire goalie in the second half, and 21 Blanchard, Travis M Jr West Simsbury, CT 0 Kent 1 calmly lobbed a cross to Eric Gerdner who headed the 33 Campbell, Christopher M Jr Brooklyn, NY 7 Westminster 0 ball into the empty net. With both of our sweepers out, 2 Loomis Chaffee 0 7 Canning, Christopher M Sr Unionville, CT Phil Cassidy and Armand Wilson anchored a defense that 23 Cassidy, Philip FB Sr Woodbury, CT stymied numerous attacks and limited a daunting Loomis 2 Deerfield 0 1 Connelly, John M Sr Bloomfield, CT offense to a mere two shots on net. 5 Choate 2 3 Berkshire 0 45 Cunningham, Tanner GK Fr New Hartford, CT I would like to acknowledge the superb play and leadership of this year’s captains – Chris Canning, Phil 11 Enloe, Patrick M Sr Stuart, FL 43 Frankenberger, Johan F Fr El Segundo, CA 29 Gerdner, Eric F So Simsbury, CT 5 Groezinger, Ian F So Brielle, NJ 41 Kampfman, William FB Fr Plainville, CT 13 Kimmerle, Sam M So New Hartford, CT 3 Longo, Timothy M Jr Plainville, CT 25 Loveland, Daniel FB So Bristol, CT 27 McEachin, Philip F Sr Avon, CT 9 Petersen, Ryan GK Sr Shrewsbury, NJ 19 Speace, Graham F So Shavertown, PA 37 St. John, Ford FB So Canton, CT 15 Wilson, Armand FB Sr Fairfield, CT 17 Witkiewicz, Daniel M Jr Bristol, CT

Captains: Chris Canning, Philip Cassidy, Ryan Petersen Coaches: Brian Cugell, David McElheny

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Fourths Soccer FOURTHS SOCCER The 2006-07 Mighty Mighty Fourths proved themselves MM4s, once again proved his worth. Richard Woodwell, to be worthy heirs to their predecessors. A slow start—two did not just play MM4 soccer, he lived it. The most feared losses to begin the season—had the faithful reeling, but duo on any team that we saw this year, however, were our # Name Position Class Hometown there was naught to fear; the fearless and feckless Fourths own; Alex Beir and Ji Hoon Lee proved to be the most 4 Biggart, Erik D Jr Cheshire, CT of ‘06 would not be denied their place in the winning fearsome pair of forwards anywhere. They scored at will, tradition. Undaunted, the boys recovered and were or so it seemed, and while each amassed prodigious goal 5 Hickey, Will M Jr Shrewsbury, NJ victorious in nine straight matches, including a revenge totals, it was all about the team for both of these guys. 6 Clark, Mark GK So New York, NY win against Granby, who had bested the Beavers in the The sophomores were a much smaller group, but 7 Hong, J.T. D Jr Seoul, Korea second game of the season. with no less important an impact. Domingo Diaz de la It was not until they faced season opener Salisbury that Guardia, another legacy whose cousin, Nico, once tore up 10 Stacey, Eric M Sr Weatogue, CT the Mighty Mighties would be halted again. Certainly this the fields suffered from a leg injury for much of the season 11 Simon, Benjamin F/M Jr Canton, CT gives fodder for future teams to be even more motivated to and was unable to play as much as he would have wished. slaughter Salisbury in years to come. However, Mark Clark proved to be unassailable in goal, 12 Boulus, Alex D Jr Del Ray Beach, FL The story of this team, however, is its players. The giving us the delightful problem of which terrific goalie to 13 Stallmeyer, James M Sr Canton, CT senior six, a truly memorable group, led the team by start. Devoted Red Sox fan Fred Whit “Red” Berry, Perry 14 Springer, George F/M Jr New Britain, CT word and deed. Captains Gus Chow, Juan Parra, and Wasserbauer, and Ethan Broatch, were all new students Sampson Choi were outstanding in all aspects of their to the school who made quick impacts. Size, speed, and 15 Chow, Augustus M Sr Boston, MA game. All three veteran Fourths players proved their mettle telecommunications mastery were tools that these three 16 Wasserbauer, Perry M So Canton, CT in a variety of ways, not the least of which was the vast brought to the team. Nick Biekert brought his awesome 17 Nakamura, Kaz M/F So Williamsburg, VA improvement each made over his career. footwork, Kaz Nakamura his incredible speed, and Jesse Eric Stacey and Nathan Zinn were also valiant and “Spoons” Silverman just brought his “A” game every day, 20 Lapin, Ian M/GK So Portland, CT loyal warriors to the cause. Both have played offense and baby. Ian Lapin, one of the last cuts from the ’05-’06 team, 21 Woodwell, Rich M Jr Ho Ho Kus, NJ defense at various points in the season and were willing to came with a vengeance. Every time he touched the ball, 22 Kiene, Tim D Fr South Windsor, CT do whatever was asked of them to aid in the team’s success. good things happened. Our loyal manager, Mark Greenfield, was a huge help in The lone freshman on the team was often mistakenly 23 Diaz De La Guardia, Domingo M Fr Panama City, Panama managing the logistics of such a large team. thought to be the lone PG. Tim “Manchild” Kiene, a 24 Wachter, Brahm M/GK Jr New York, NY Undoubtedly, the play of the year was the flip throw. phenomenal athlete and a wonderful young man fit right No one who saw us could deny that Captain George in with his older, more experienced Avon brothers with his 25 Broatch, Ethan M So Woodstock, CT Springer, the most athletic member of the team, brought a characteristic good humor and eager attitude. Tim was a 26 Lee, Ji Hoon F Jr Seoul, Korea special feature to the team when he unleashed his monster great addition to the squad this year. 27 Harris, Dan M Jr Burlington, CT throws. George was even able to score a goal, when a Another key member of the squad was Coach Jermaine panicked netminder attempted to stop the rocket coming Matheson. An Avonian and Order of Old Farms recipient, 28 Biekert, Nicolas M/F So Avon, CT towards him and deflected the ball into the back of the Coach Matheson was truly an inspired and inspiring 29 Berry, Frederick M/F So South Hamilton, MA onion sack. Certainly, a memorable moment of the season addition to the team. He brought much to this group. 30 Coco, Andrew M Jr North Clarendon, VT occurred when members of our opposition seated on their Every single member of this team brought honor to his bench took out camera phones and snapped pictures of school and his team this year. Everybody did something 31 Silverman, Jesse M/D So Avon, CT George in action while we were burying their teammates well on the field; that is not a surprise. But the fact that 32 Beir, Alexander M Jr Avon, CT on the pitch. every single member of this team continued one of the 34 Greenfield, Mark MGR Sr Nantucket, MA Seventeen juniors were a part of this year’s team, each great sports traditions at Avon is noteworthy. This was of whom made important contributions. Defensively, a team of champions. This was Avon Old Farms Mighty 38 Forkey, Blake M/GK Jr Boca Raton, FL Erik Biggart, who played every minute of every game, Mighty Fourths. 42 Beaupre, Timothy M/F Jr Kensington, CT was not only the goalie’s best friend as the sweeper back, Fourths Soccer 44 Sica, Nicholas M Jr Staten Island, NY but he was also the winner of this year’s “Sexiest Flow” Season Record: 11-3-0 competition, a huge accomplishment and an honor to Avon Opponent Score 48 Parra, Juan M Sr Union City, NJ both Erik and his hair. Alexander Boulos, a newcomer to 4 Salisbury 5 50 Kassel, Adam M/F/D Jr Avon, CT Avon, jumped in with both feet and made a big impression as a talented and enthusiastic player. J.T. Hong showed his 2 Granby HS 3 52 Zinn, Nathan M/F/D Sr Kensington, CT leadership and eagerness throughout the season. The day 10 Deerfield 1 53 Olsen, Blake M Jr Farmington, CT boy posse, featuring Ben Simon, James Stallmeyer, Blake 5 Kingswood-Oxford 0 10 Kingswood-Oxford 0 54 Kinney, Sam M/F Jr West Simsbury, CT Olsen (in spirit), and Sam Kinney provided some awesome offense. Brahm Wachter came out of nowhere to be an 5 Rectory 3 59 Choi, Samson M Sr Seoul, Korea outstanding goaltender. Nick Sica improved dramatically 2 Suffield 1 from his sophomore season to be a tremendous force. 6 Westminster 2 Captains: Juan Parra, Augustus Chow, Samson Choi, Dan Harris, a legacy, proved his devotion to the team 7 Granby HS 0 over and over again with some outstanding play and great 2 Westminster 0 Coaches: Tim Beneski, Jermaine Matheson ’97 team spirit. Andrew Coco was injured, but gave his all 5 Rumsey Hall 4 Manager: Mark Greenfield ’07 every chance he had. Blake Forkey played every game with 2 Salisbury 4 near Yoon Namgung perfection. Tim Beaupre, the most 5 Kingswood-Oxford 0 important free agent acquisition in the history of the 2 Suffield 1

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Fifths Soccer FIFTHS SOCCER The 2007 Fifths Soccer team was comprised of players with a diverse background of talents and Fifths Soccer # Name Class Hometown athletic abilities. The season was positive overall with all players learning about the game of soccer and Season Record: 8-4-2 1 Bova, Parker Fr Avon, CT sportsmanship while competing competitively with Avon Opponent Score 0 5 2 Brackett, Connor Fr Avon, CT some of the top freshmen-level programs in New 3 Brackett, Riggs Fr Avon, CT 5 Suffield 1 England. The season started with a dramatic 0-5 1 Rumsey Hall 1 4 Cambell, Andrew Fr Brooklyn, NY loss to a talented Renbrook varsity team. Instead of 0 Westminster 2 5 Cha, Brian So Seoul, Korea getting down on themselves, Avon fifths soccer rallied 3 Suffield 1 6 Choe, Woo Soo Fr Seoul, Korea back and earned a crushing victory over an older and 2 Renbrook School 2 larger team, followed by a hard 7 Custer, Ben Fr Avon, CT 1 Avon HS 3 fought tie with an extremely skilled and aggressive 4 Hebrew HS 2 8 Devine, Mike Fr Chesire, CT Rumsey Hall varsity team. 4 Rectory 1 9 Fogarty, Mike So East Setauket, NY The team had its ups and downs, but ended the 5 Rectory 3 10 Galper, Mike Fr Medford, MA season with a winning record. All players made 4 Watkinson 1 11 Goetjen, Austin Fr Simsbury, CT significant contributions to the season and as is fifths 1 Gunnery 2 tradition, all players came away from the season being 5 Suffield 1 12 Gorham, Patrick Fr Avon, CT 4 Gunnery 0 13 Helberg, Brendan Fr Newington, CT in much better physical shape than many of their fellow students. Congratulations and thank you for a 14 Isom, John Fr New York, NY wonderful season full of fun and lessons for all. 15 Jeong, Sung Jin So Seoul, Korea 16 Kim, Taeik Fr Seoul, Korea 17 Kwon, Tae Wan Fr Seoul, Korea 18 LaRocque, Ben Fr Avon, CT 19 Lee, James So Seoul, Korea 20 Levy, Alex Fr Farmington, CT 21 Lin, Kevin Fr Avon, CT 22 Lindblad, Geoffrey So Boca Raton, FL 23 Lisicky, Joe Fr Chadds Ford, PA 24 McDonnell, Conor Fr Avon, CT 25 Reed, Declan Fr Suffield, CT 26 Rodriguez Mas, Ignacio So Malaga, Spain 27 Rubinfeld, Jon Fr Avon, CT 28 Ryan Randall Fr Farmington, CT 29 Shim, Sengwan So Seoul, Korea 30 Solomon, Mike Fr Avon, CT 31 Stallmeyer, Comie Fr Canton, CT 32 Thomas, Kevin Fr Freehold, NJ 33 Williams, Ben Fr Brooklyn, NY 34 Fenkel, Max So Meadowbrook, PA 35 Agliato, Joe So Hauppauge, NY 36 Mimms, Paul Fr Fairfield, CT

Captains: Joe Lisiky, Riggs Brackett, Tae Wan Kwon Coaches: Alan Leathers ’78, Patrick Murray, Jamie Reece

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Cross-Country CROSS-COUNTRY The Avon Old Farms Cross-Country Harriers had across the finish line as an extremely talented novice another outstanding season. With a record number runner. Seasoned seniors Cam West, Steven Tucker, Last, First Year Hometown of runners coming out for the team, the squad, and Spencer Wilson knew the ropes and shared their Brockmeyer, Cael So North Conway, NH consisting of mostly sophomores and freshmen, raced experiences with the younger runners. Junior captain extremely well throughout the season. Mike Reilly took control of camp and modeled what Brogan, Nick So Ocean Ridge, FL During sports camp, the top returnees found a tenacious runner looks and acts like on a daily Books, Martin Sr Richardson, TX themselves waking up early for their daily Navy SEAL basis. Unfortunately, Avon’s Tyler Donahue ‘09, the Cottrell, Craig So Glastonbury, CT workout in order to train not just the body but also top returnee from last season, was plagued by injury Coz, Matt Fr Suffield, CT the mind. Coach Bourgault led the daunting charge and forced to sit for most of the season. Sophomores Coz, Will So Suffield, CT as the crafty veterans cheered the rookies on through Rob Konferowicz and Anthony Cusano were two top Cusano, Anthony So Whethersfield,CT the workout. Christmas came early for Avon, as the returnees fresh off the summer ice and ready to help Donahue, Tyler So Watertown, CT team picked up free agent Coach Tom Drescher, score some points for the Beavers. Freshmen Nick with his “Green Mountain” personality; he quickly Palen, Mike Reed, Matt Coz, and Anthony Springer Doyle, Andre Fr Ft. Lauderdale, FL became a source of inspiration for the runners. Every made significant progress as they led the JV squad Gittleman, Aaron Sr Katonah, NY afternoon the team went on adventure runs: climbing to a 5-5 record, foreshadowing the bright future Hannan, Tully So West Hartford, CT mountains, crossing streams and leaping over logs, of Avon’s cross-country program. John Haspilaire Haspilaire, Jon Sr Atlantic Highlands, NJ struggling through eight-mile marathon courses on ’07, Martin Brooks ’07, JP Rotchford ’09 and Rob Hershy, Evan Fr Tiberon, CA foreign terrain, and even once, on a particularly hot Patterson ’08 evolved into competitive runners who Hubbard, Roy Sr Niantic, CT day, trekking to everyone’s favorite Italian ice joint. took great pride in their conditioning programs. When camp was over, the team was ready for their Will Coz ’09 and Mark Lautensack ’08 drove home Kang, Soochun So Seoul, Korea next big challenge: race day. our team’s maxim - “In the room where lizards play Kim, Tae Yoon So Seoul, Korea Throughout the season, it was apparent that the saxophones”—by pushing themselves out of their Konferowicz, Rob So Southington, CT Avon harriers would have to overcome their relative comfort zones everyday and never complaining, Lautensak, Mark Jr Simsbury, CT inexperience in order to beat the veteran teams always cheering on their teammates. Palen, Nick Fr Farmington, CT around the league. The training schedule was devised In many ways, the team had an extraordinary Patterson, Rob Jr Charlottesville, VA to improve the overall strength of each runner, and season and learned some powerful lessons along Reed, Mike Fr Canton, CT then to develop specific racing skills. To ensure the way. They came to understand the meaning success, the foundation of such a program had to be of commitment and courage, and the difference Reilly, Mike Jr Kensington, CT established through many lengthy endurance runs. between pride and arrogance. The squad finished Rotchford, J.P. So Runsun, NJ The team would have been lost without the senior the season at the New England Championships in Sanstrom, Dan Fr Marriottsville, MD leadership of Captain Eddie Sumner. He established thrilling fashion, beating two very solid teams who Sartori, Jerry Jr East Granby, CT himself as the heart and soul of the team. However, had beaten them the week before and proving that Smith, Van Noy Fr Charleston, SC it quickly became apparent that captain and rookie the Winged Harriers subscribe fully to our school Springer, Anthony Fr Hartford, CT sensation Tully Hannan ‘09 would lead the pack motto: Aspirando et Perseverando. Suh, Kiho Jr Seoul, Korea Sumner, Eddie Sr Fairfield, CT Tucker, Steven Sr Harwichport, MA Cross-Country Season Record: 5-6 Weeks, Mike So Maplewood, NJ Opponent(s) Place West Cameron Sr New Britain, CT Salisbury, Trinity-Pawling 2nd Wiles, Bobby Fr Longmeadow, MA Hotchkiss, Berkshire, Suffield 3rd Wilson, Spencer Sr Kensington, CT Suffield, Milbrook, Pomfret 2nd Williston 1st Winer, Chris Fr Farmington, CT Kent 2nd Westminster 2nd Captains: Tully Hannan, Mike Reilly, Eddie Sumner Williston Invitational 4th Coaches: Michael Schleer, John Bourgault ’80 Champships 9th New England Championships 9th

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Varsity Hockey VARSITY HOCKEY Founders League Champions behind Tom Atkinson’s goals and Randy Wolcott’s New England Division 1 Prep School Champions 42 saves. # Name Position Ht Wt Class Hometown The first round at the Avon Christmas Hockey 1 Brady Kain G 6’ 175 Sr Gloucester, MA The Avon Old Farms varsity hockey team achieved Classic produced a 4-3 verdict over Berkshire behind 3 Cam Atkinson F 5’9” 165 Jr Greenwich, CT all of their goals during the 2006-07 season, winning Cam Atkinson’s two goals. Brady Kain and Randy the Annual AOF Christmas Hockey Classic, the Wolcott split the goal tending duties in the 7-2 win 4 Brad Cooper D 5’9” 170 Jr Boca Raton, FL Founders League, and ascending to a record sixth over Loomis. The Friday night tilt versus Tabor 5 Patrick Mullane F 6’ 180 So Wallingford, CT New England Division I Prep School Championship. resulted in a 7-1 Avon win behind Bonino’s two 6 Ryan Butler F 5’9” 170 Sr Arlington, MA The team had a 22-4-2 record and proved to be goals. In the championship 5-2 win over Gunnery, 7 Danny New D 6’” 175 Jr White Plains, NY one of the most exciting teams to watch with their Cam Atkinson’s two goals sparked the team and 8 Jon Gurry D 5’11” 165 Sr Andover, MA dynamic speed and passing. earned him the MVP trophy. 9 Ryan Petersen F 6’ 180 Sr Shrewsbury, NJ The season opened in an inauspicious manner Returning from a two week break, Avon traveled with a 4-2 loss to South Kent. Avon had a 2-1 lead to Taft and was frustrated by a 2-2 tie. On the road 10 Rick Longobardi F 6’ 175 Jr Northford, CT which evaporated late in the third period. The at Hotchkiss, the team earned an impressive 6-3 win 11 Nick Bonino F 6’1 180 Sr Farmington, CT first win of the year came at Albany Academy; over a previously undefeated team. A Nick Bonino 12 Ken Trentowski D 6’1” 180 Sr Ronkonkoma, NY 10-0, behind Chris Wieland’s hat trick and Nick hat trick led the way. At Kent, the Atkinson brothers 13 Lee Moffie D 6’1” 190 So Wallingford, CT Bonino’s six points. At home, Taft squeaked out notched two goals apiece in a 7-2 victory. John 14 Tom Atkinson F 5’10” 170 Sr Greenwich, CT a 3-2 decision as goals from Pat Mullane and Chris Higginbotham scored twice and Ken Trentowski 15 James Chamness F 5’9” 170 Jr Collegeville, PA Wieland were not enough, Pat Enloe spun a 6-0 had three points in a sloppy 7-5 win at Pomfret. Pat 16 Brad Peltz F 6’ 170 So Mount Kisco, NY shutout over Trinity-Pawling as six different skaters Enloe shut out NMH at home as once again Avon scored. A crucial 2-1 road win at Deerfield gave the received balanced scoring from eight different skaters. 17 Ryan Liebel F 6’1” 190 Sr Longmeadow, MA team confidence heading into the Christmas Classic A 6-2 win over Berkshire was punctuated by a five 18 Jon Higginbotham F 6’1” 205 Sr Winthrop, MA 19 Peter Seltenright F 5’9” 175 Sr Harbor Springs, MI Season Record: 22-4-2 Player Statistics 20 Brian Malchoff D 5’10” 175 Sr West Hartford, CT Avon Opponent Score Player Goals Assists Points 21 Sam Ward D 5’11” 195 Sr Manitowoc, WI 2 South Kent 4 Bonino 24 42 66 22 Chris Wieland F 5’10” 170 Jr Royal Palm Beach, FL 10 Albany Academy 0 C. Atkinson 28 24 52 2 Taft 3 T. Atkinson 15 27 42 24 Tom Mapes F 5’10” 190 Sr Glen Rock, NJ 6 Trinity-Pawling 0 Wieland 14 10 24 29 Randy Wolcott G 6’2” 190 Sr East Haven, CT 2 Deerfield 1 Trentowski 3 19 22 30 Patrick Enloe G 5’9” 160 Sr Stuart, FL 4 Berkshire 3 Mullane 8 12 20 7 Loomis Chaffee 2 Malchoff 7 9 16 7 Tabor 1 Chamness 4 10 14 Captains: Nick Bonino, Brian Malchoff, Ken Trentowski 5 Gunnery 2 Butler 5 7 12 Coaches: John T. Gardner, Brian Doyle, Bill Maniscalco 2 Taft 2 Peltz 7 4 11 Manager: Matt Blaine ’07, Matt Giamalis ’07 6 Hotchkiss 3 Higginbotham 6 5 11 7 Kent 2 Moffie 3 6 9 7 Pomfret 5 Liebel 2 6 8 8 NMH 0 Petersen 0 8 8 6 Berkshire 2 Cooper 1 6 7 3 Westminster 1 Longobardi 2 3 5 5 Loomis Chaffee 1 Seltenright 3 1 4 5 Choate 3 Gurry 1 3 4 3 Westminster 4 Ward 0 4 4 5 Gunnery 0 Mapes 1 2 3 4 Deerfield 1 New 0 3 3 2 Choate 2 2 Salisbury 4 Goalies Games Saves GA GAPG Save Pct. 8 Canterbury 2 Enloe 13 2/3 394 15 1.1 0.963 5 Loomis Chaffee 0 Wolcott 13 2/3 395 30 2.19 0.929 3 Hotchkiss 0 Kain 3/4 15 3 3.98 0.833 3 Noble Greenough 1 3 Belmont Hill 0

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# Name Position Class Hometown Varsity B Hockey 1 Buenaventurra, Mike G Jr Hartford, CT Season Record: 10-7-0 2 Hollady, David D Jr Lake Angelus, MI Avon Opponent Score 3 Sica, Nick D Jr Staten Island, NY 6 East Longmeadow HS 5 4 Leclerc, Drew F Jr Avon, CT 2 Cathedral HS 7 5 Clarke, Tim F Jr West Springfield, MA 1 Longmeadow HS 2 6 Zieky, Jake D Jr Avon, CT 3 Notre Dame HS 4 7 Murphy, Sean F Jr Avon, CT 4 NY Warriors 2 8 Hebb, Sam D Jr Amherst, MA 9 Keogh, Devin F Sr Fairfield, CT 7 NE Falcons 2 10 Aragona, Andrew F Sr Dallas,TX 2 Cushing 5 11 Coons, Casey F Sr Avon, CT 5 Simsbury HS 2 12 Ward, Ryan D Sr Canton, CT 4 Salisbury 5 14 Sumner, Eddie D Sr Fairfield, CT 3 Hudson Valley 1 15 Cooke, Michael F Sr Windsor, CT 4 NE Falcons 0 16 Goetjen, Kurt F Sr Simsbury, CT 1 Academy of St. Louis 6 17 Grenier, Jeremy F Sr Thomaston, CT 3 NJ Kings 2 18 Bogdan, Dan F Jr Westfield, MA 4 Salisbury 3 19 Seymour, Luke F Sr Canton, NY 8 Cushing 2 20 Pritchett, Jordan F Jr Ketchum, ID 5 Minnechaug HS 1 21 Cox, Mike F Sr Dorchester, MA 22 Krauter, Neil D Jr Montclair, NJ 2 Cushing (Cushing Tourney) 4 23 Holst-Grubbe, Peter D Jr Torrington, CT 9 Tabor (Cushing Tourney) 1 27 Caffrey, Shane F Sr Scituate, MA 29 Bennini, Flavio G Jr Lugano, Switzerland 30 Marro, Dan G Sr Sarasota, FL Deblasio, Nick F Sr Barrington, IL Schneider, Curt D Sr Bradenton, FL Varsity Hockey, Continued goal first period outburst led by Bonino’s two goals. In the quarterfinal round of the playoffs, before Captain: Casey Coons In a packed Jennings – Fairchild Rink, Avon turned an overflow crowd at Jennings-Fairchild Rink, Cam Managers: Jim Eichas, Drew Lyons, Josh Wolfe back Westminster by a 3-1 score. A 5-1 win over Atkinson scored twice and Pat Enloe was dazzling Coaches: Corey Gammill, Ron Nentwig Loomis followed with scoring from Cam Atkinson, in a 3-0 win over Hotchkiss. The team journeyed This season was filled with many highs and fortunately, showing determination and resilience to beat Salisbury 4-3 Ryan Butler and Brad Peltz. A late third period to Salem, New Hampshire to face Noble and very few lows. The success of a team can be largely attrib- in overtime. goal by Nick Bonino led the team to a fast-paced 5-3 Greenough in a semifinal match-up. Erasing a 1-0 uted to those who make it up. One would be hard pressed As always, the team finished the season with a tourna- victory at Choate. The team’s winning streak was deficit in the second period with three goals, led by to find a better group of guys than on this team. In times ment at . Unfortunately, despite a strong stopped at Westminster by a 4-3 score despite two James Chamness, Nick Bonino, and Cam Atkinson, of adversity, they never gave up, and during practice they effort, the VB team lost the first game to Cushing Acad- goals from Brian Malchoff. the team earned a 3-1 win. The following day, the always had a fun, yet productive spirit. emy. Strong play was contributed by John Hodgkinson and Returning from long winter weekend, the team team secured the school its sixth New England Looking back on this season, two aspects define this Neil Krauter, who both improved tremendously through- whipped Gunnery 5-0 with Pat Enloe earning Championship before 2,500 fans—a textbook team: first, the camaraderie that they shared, and second, out the course of the season. The following evening, on another shutout. A hard hitting 4-1 win over defensive effort with two goals from Nick Bonino and the balance of the team. We had four lines that played the back of Jordan Pritchett (4 goals) and Tim Clarke (2 Deerfield was highlighted by goals from one from Tom Atkinson paced Avon to a fairly consistently throughout the season and when the goals and 2 assists), the Winged Beavers rebounded to beat Brian Malchoff, Lee Moffie, Chris 3-0 triumph over Belmont Hill. final points are calculated, every single line contributed Tabor Academy 9-1. In the words of Drew Leclerc “only evenly to the point production as well as to the productiv- 300 days left until the Bob Rust!” Wieland, and Tom Atkinson. The The outstanding leadership from the ity of the team. Particular note this season goes to the Team’s three team next played Choate to a 2-2 senior players and in particular, captains There are two highlights that stand out from the captains, Casey Coons, Devon Keough, and Ryan Ward. tie. A frustrating 4-2 loss to Salisbury Brian Malchoff, Ken Trentowski, and season. They occurred on a weekend when we had two All three EARNED Coach’s Awards for their leadership, gave the team new resolve to tighten Nick Bonino, was responsible for the games, first against the NJ Kings, and second against a determination, and strong play. Seniors Andrew Aragona, up defensively which they did in an 8-2 team’s success. They rose to the occasion and strong Salisbury team. On Friday night versus the Kings, Jeremy Grenier, Curtis Schneider, and Eddie Sumner will thrashing of Canterbury. In the regular played championship hockey when it counted. we did not play our best game, but managed a tie and had be missed. season finale at Loomis, Randy Wolcott With the loss of many excellent senior some fun taking the game to a shootout. In the shootout, The 2006-07 varsity B hockey players were a special spun a shutout and Jon Gurry sniped a players, next year’s team will have to work Dan Marro saved all three shots, and Nick Sica scored the group of guys who certainly embraced the philosophy goal in the 5-0 win. With this win, the extremely hard to duplicate the 2006-07 game winning goal. The real exciting part of that weekend “work hard, play hard.” They were one of the few groups team clinched the Founders League team’s accomplishments. though, came the following evening when the team re- who were able to find “the balance,” and for that, Coach Championship. bounded and arguably played our best game of the season, Gammill and Nentwig are appreciative.

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Junior Varsity Hockey JUNIOR VARSITY HOCKEY The 2006-07 junior varsity hockey team finished the season with a 10-6-2 record. This year’s team had no returning players from the year before. The beginning of the season was dedicated to coming Junior Varsity Hockey # Name Position Class Hometown Season Record: 10-6-2 together as a team. The first game was a convincing 3-0 victory over Avon Opponent Score 1 Max Fenkell G So Meadowbrook, PA Canterbury, where Max Fenkell posted the shutout. That game was 3 Ryan Jennings D Jr Weatogue, CT 3 Canterbury 0 followed by a 3-2 win against a very physical Trinity-Pawling team 3 Trinity-Pawling 2 4 Tim Kiene D Fr South Windsor, CT where Doug Margison made numerous key saves. After losing the 1 Syracuse Stars 2 5 Ward Waesche D So Greenwich, CT next two games, the team returned to their winning ways, beating 3 Mid-Fairfield 3 Hotchkiss 3-2. Alternating wins and losses, the team found itself 6 Paul Mimms F Fr Fairfield, CT 0 Taft 2 with a 5-5-1 record at the end of January. The next game was against 3 Hotchkiss 2 7 Alex Riccio D So Simsbury, CT rival Westminster and became the turning point of the season. After 0 Kent 4 8 Joe Ramieri D So Smithfield, RI some bad bounces, the Winged Beavers were down 5-1 after two 3 Cardigan Mountain 2 9 Anthony Cusano F So Wethersfield, CT periods. Not giving up, the team scored two goals, but was still down 3 CT Lasers 4 2 Berkshire 1 11 Joe Agliato F So Hauppauge, NY 5-3 with a minute and a half left. Gaining an extra skater on the ice from the pulled goalie, Avon managed to find the back of the net— 0 NJ Avalanche 2 5 Westminster 5 12 Mark Joyce F So Needham, MA twice—co-captain Alex Riccio scoring with just seconds left to tie the 13 Blake Forkey F Jr Boca Raton, FL 4 Eaglebrook 1 score. Overtime went by without either team scoring and the game 1 Deerfield 0 15 Peter Cruice F So Greenville, DE ended in a 5-5 tie. Then, in a well-played game, the team downed 6 Philly Little Flyers 2 16 Scott Kelleher D/F Jr Farmington, CT Eaglebrook 4-1. Next was a chippy battle with Deerfield, with the 1 Gunnery 2 Winged Beavers coming out on top, 1-0. Jimmy Frageau, Paul 17 Robert Konferowicz F So Southington, CT 5 Westminster 1 Mimms, and co-captain Mark Joyce then led the offense in a 6-2 11 Loomis Chaffee 0 18 James Frageau F Jr Wolcott, CT win over the Philly Little Flyers. Following a tough loss to Gunnery, 19 Chris Ruhlig F Jr Islip Terrace, NY the season ended on a short streak with wins over Westminster and 20 Geoff Lindblad F So Boca Raton, FL Loomis Chaffee. 21 Alex Phucas F So Norristown, PA 22 David Bauchiero F So Southington, CT 30 Doug Margison G So Avon, CT

Coaches: Geoff Barlow ’98, Tyler Wells ’02 Managers: Randall Angel ’07, Jack Dowd ’07, Will Coz ’09

32 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 33 Winter Sports Winter Sports FUTURES HOCKEY THIRDS HOCKEY

# Name Position Year Hometown Futures Hockey Name Position Year Hometown 1 Meyers, Eric G Jr Brostol, CT Season Record: 7-10 1 Sawicki, Kevin G Jr Amherst, MA Thirds Hockey 2 Sanstrom, Dan D Fr Marriottsville, MD Avon Opponent Score 30 Foote, Paul G Jr Hartford, CT Season Record: 5-7 3 Rotchford, JP D So Rumson, NJ 5 Springfield Pics 4 5 Young, Lincoln D Fr Simsbury, CT Avon Opponent Score 4 Reed, Michael D Fr Canton, CT 1 Fairfield CD 3 3 Reed, Michael D Fr Canton, CT 3 Cathedral 2 3 Team Florida 5 5 Fogarty, Mike F So East Setauket, NY 4 Giuliano, Michael D So Columbia, CT 3 South Kent 1 0 Syracuse Stars 8 7 Brockmeyer, Cael D So Kearsarge, NH 5 Demopoulos, Alex D Jr Avon, CT 6 Trinity-Pawling 4 2 Springfield Pics 7 7 Berkshire 1 9 Lisicki, Joe F Fr Chadds Ford, PA 22 Halvorsen, Johan D So Oslo, Norway 2 Southern CT 3 6 Eaglebrook 7 11 Cottrell, Craig D So Glastonbury, CT 4 NJ Kings 1 23 Lynch, Jordan D Jr Avon, CT 6 St. Peter’s Marion 7 12 Havron, Taft F Fr Huntsville, AL 5 Hudson Valley 6 2 McClane, Ryan D Fr Canton, CT 5 Salisbury 6 13 Garland, Graham F So Mequon, WI 6 Minutemen Flames 1 18 Lee, Ji Hoon F Jr Seoul, Korea 1 CT Wolves 5 14 Frankenberger, Johan F Fr El Segundo, CA 0 Cathedral JV 2 10 Kerwin, Grant F Jr Pennington, NJ 2 South Kent 8 15 Palen, Nick F Fr Farmington, CT 2 Berkshire AAA 5 6 Redfearn, Jake F Fr Marshfield, MA 2 Berkshire 3 16 Salamone, John D Fr Chappaqua, NY 4 Fairfield CD 5 21 Greenfield, Mark F Sr Nantucket, MA 1 Westminster 3 17 Devine, Mike F Fr Cheshire, CT 5 CT Lazers 3 13 Tepper, Craig F Fr Avon, CT 5 Taft 3 19 Stetson, Max F Fr Mansfield, CT 6 CT Clippers 1 8 Hodgkinson, Jeff F Fr Piedmont, CA 4 Salisbury 5 20 Casella, Ian D/F So Becket, MA 4 Springfield Pics 0 9 Groezinger, Ian F So Brielle, NJ 1 CT Lasers 3 1 Pomfret 3 23 Wiles, Rob F Fr Longmeadow, MA 16 Cox, Nick F So Dorchester, MA 7 Avon Panthers 2 9 Cathedral 1 24 Helberg, Brendon F Fr Newington, CT 11 Colletti, Rich F So Lutz, FL 29 LaBarge, Matt G Fr Lynnfield, MA 12 Berry, Whit F So Hamilton, MA 17 Dillion, Andrew F Jr Torrington, CT Captains: Craig Cottrell, Graham Garland, JP Rotchford 18 Clark, Mark F So New York, NY Coaches: JR Zavisza, Tim Stay ’97 15 Clinton, Blake F Fr Avon, CT Manager: Mike Lee ’10 game losing streak followed, including another thrilling yet 14 Randall, Ryan F Fr Farmington, CT heartbreaking overtime loss against Fairfield Country Day. The Futures hockey team finished the year with a 7-10 The team rebounded to beat the Connecticut Clippers, 13 Biggart, Eric F Jr Cheshire, CT record. While the record alone is not impressive, it should Connecticut Lazers, and Springfield Pics. The 5-3 win versus 6 Speace, Graham F So Shavertown, PA not overshadow the achievements that the team made over the Connecticut Lazers serves as an example of the team’s 7 Galper, Michael F Fr Medford, NY the course of the season. Strong leadership and improved progress and commitment to improvement; earlier in the defensive, offensive, and team play helped the Futures to a year, the Winged Beavers suffered a 7-2 defeat at the hands Captains: Alex Demopoulos, Mark Greenfield, Jordan Lynch strong season of development. of the Lazers. The 4-0 win against the Springfield Pics on Coaches: James Reece, Nathaniel Custer The young Winged Beavers came out in the first game February 17 again marked the team’s progress. Eric Meyers Managers: Ben Custer ’10, Kevin Sisti ’08 and showed a lot of promise with a thrilling 5-4 overtime earned the team’s first and only shutout of the season in win against the Springfield Pics. Joe Lisicki scored late this contest. Joe Lisicky suffered a season ending ankle in the overtime period to give the Futures their first win injury that; at first look, it would leave a hole in the Futures’ Thirds Hockey commenced the 2006-07 season on a high note by of the season, with Matt Labarge earning the win in net. offensive production. Fortunately, Mike Devine stepped up winning their first four games, which included victories over confer- Unfortunately, the momentum of the big win stopped, as and had a seven goal and nine-point explosion in the final ence rivals Trinity-Pawling, Berkshire, and South Kent. Unfortunately, the team went on to a five-game losing streak. It became clear three contests. The team’s progress was again displayed in the team could not keep their unbeaten streak alive as they suffered that the team was going to have to work harder and more the 9-1 win against the Cathedral JV, who Avon suffered a seven straight losses during the month of January. However, these intensely to improve and get back in the winning column. 2-0 loss against just one month earlier. Havron and Devine losses were all close, competitive contests. Five of the nine losses were The slump ended on January 12th with a 4-1 victory over the combined for the nine goals in this contest. decided by a single goal. This demonstrated the team’s enduring effort The final piece of the season was the awards ceremony. New Jersey Kings. Brendan Helberg notched the ultimate and “no quit” attitude, especially when falling behind. Fortunately, game winner off of a pass from Ian Casella. On the next day, Three players were acknowledged for their outstanding Thirds Hockey concluded their season with two victories, including a the team suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 overtime loss against contributions to the team. Ian Casella was recognized as the Hudson Valley. The tough and hardworking mentality that team’s most improved player. In addition, Taft Havron was nice win at . Despite being a team game, strong individual would fully characterize the team by the season’s end began recognized for his tireless and fearless work-ethic, as he took efforts from goalie Paul Foote and defenseman Alex Demopoulos to take shape during these two games. This identity was home the Hard-Hat Award for the team’s hardest working proved valuable in the team’s success. All members of Thirds Hockey coupled with a style of play that called for simple and smart player. Graham Garland earned the Most Valuable Player further developed their fundamental skills, in addition to learning the hockey. The team was led by Taft Havron, Dan Sandstrom, distinction for his strong leadership and his offensive and valuable lessons of teamwork and sportsmanship. Ian Casella, Graham Garland, and J.P. Rotchford who all defensive contributions. helped to set the tone of the team both on and off the ice. As a whole, the year was filled with ups and downs, but The Winged Beavers’ next win came against the the team improved greatly over the course of the season. Minutemen Flames on January 14. Joe Lisicki was a standout Unfortunately, the year ended too quickly for the Futures, as in this game scoring four goals in the 6-0 victory. A three the team was just beginning to play great hockey.

34 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 35 Winter Sports Winter Sports VARSITY BASKETBALL Varsity Basketball # Name Position Ht Wt Class Hometown The varsity basketball team entered the 2006-07 season young men for their hard work and contributions to the 20 Matt Beath F 6’1” 180 Sr St. Louis, MO full of hope and excitement. The new field house at Avon Avon basketball program. We wish them the best of luck in had just opened in October and the basketball team was all their future endeavors. 10 Tom Bragg F 6’3” 175 Sr Bath, ME going to play its first season on Cole Court. The new facility Looking ahead to next season we do return eight players. 23 Tim Brechbuehler F 6’7” 200 So Gillette, NJ is one of the finest prep school facilities in New England. Junior Joe D’Amelio (1st Team All Tri-State League) was this 30 Joe D’Amelio G 5’10” 185 Jr Warren, NJ Combine with that a core of five returning varsity players year’s leading scorer and our leader in steals, and sophomore and ten promising newcomers and it is easy to understand Tim Brechbuehler (2nd Team All Tri-State League) was the 22 Blaise Driscoll F 6’1” 180 Jr Avon, CT the excitement that surrounded the team heading into the team’s leading rebounder and shot blocker and finished 34 Matt Doyle F 6’2” 185 Jr White Plains, NY season. Unfortunately the team did not meet its overall goals second in scoring. Langley Young will serve as next year’s and finished the year with a disappointing 10-12 record. captain. Most Improved Award Co-Winners Blaise Driscoll 21 Jon Haspilaire G 6’1” 175 Sr Atlantic Highlands, NJ With ten new players on the team we knew that we were and Ben Riley both return, and rounding out our returning 31 Eoin Lennon G 6’1” 175 Sr Belfast, Northern Ireland going to have to contend with some chemistry and cohesion squad are Leslie Spalding, Matt Doyle, and Chris Marx. We issues early in the season. That process was only lengthened are very excited about our chance to have a more successful 33 Chris Marx F 6’3” 175 Jr Ridgewood, NJ by the fact that throughout the season we had several players season next year with this group of returning players. 11 Patrick Miller G 5’11” 160 Sr Avon, CT either injured or sick, causing them to miss several practices 12 Dempsey Quinn F 6’4” 185 Sr Pittsfield, MA and games. As a result, the team did not gel as a complete Truman Johnson Award — Dempsey Quinn unit until late in the year, which caused inconsistency. At Most Improved Players — Blaise Driscoll and Ben Riley 25 Ben Riley F 6’3” 220 Jr Hingham, MA times, we had flashes of brilliance, but we also cost ourselves 24 Leslie Spalding, Jr. G 5’10” 165 Jr San Jose, Costa Rica some potential victories with our erratic play. Our lack of consistency is clearly visible in the fact that Varsity Basketball 32 Langley Young G/F 6’2” 175 Jr Saint Albans, NY our longest winning streak of the season was three games Season Record: 11-11 which came very late in the year. We also never lost more Avon Opponent Score Captain: Dempsey Quinn than three games in a row, and only did that once. There 58 Salisbury 70 Coaches: Tim Roller, Graham Callaghan ’95 were, however, several exciting basketball games this year. 53 Suffield 58 Managers: Chris Campbell ’08, Drake Deluga ’08, Pierce Ford ’09 Participating in Tournament, the Winged 50 Kingswood-Oxford 43 Beavers were able to come from behind to beat St. Anne’s 52 Loomis Chaffee 79 Belfield in dramatic fashion. We also had two very tight 58 Calvert Hall (Hill Tourney) 72 games with Trinity-Pawling, losing one in overtime and 70 Phillips Exeter (Hill Tourney) 48 another with Trinity-Pawling scoring the go ahead basket 64 St. Anne’s, Belfield, VA (Hill Tourney) 62 with less than two seconds remaining. Sandwiched between 40 Hotchkiss 44 the T-P games was a match against Williston Northampton, 80 Berkshire 60 in which we put together a tremendous second half run and 52 Canterbury 44 then hung on to win by two points. We then went to Kent 66 Trinity-Pawling 74 (OT) and played well enough to come away with a win, only to see 71 Williston 69 them come to Avon a week later and take the lead with only 70 Trinity-Pawling 71 thirty-five seconds remaining in the game. Our buzzer-beater 57 Westminster 52 bounced off the rim, producing another tough loss. Then 77 Kent 64 late in the season we had an excellent run of three games in 59 Kent 60 three days, winning all of them and playing well as a team. 57 Taft 71 That winning streak brought us back to a .500 record, but 98 Hotchkiss 62 unfortunately we finished the season with two losses. 75 Choate 67 We say goodbye to seven players from this year’s team. 70 Berkshire 51 Captain Dempsey Quinn missed twelve games due to injury, 56 Taft 65 but returned and finished the season in strong fashion and 54 Canterbury 67 was our third leading rebounder. Tom Bragg contributed a solid all-around game to the team and was the team leader in three-point shooting percentage, second leading rebounder, and third leading scorer. We will also miss the steady play of Jon Hasplilaire and Eoin Lennon, as well as the energy and contributions of Jim Eichas and two-year team members Patrick Miller and Matt Beath. We want to thank all of these

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Junior Varsity Basketball JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The JV basketball team finished with a record of 10-8, a slight improvement over the past two seasons. With a team of character players, the entire squad was able to contribute # Name Position Class Hometown in some way or another and helped to build good chemistry. 31 Allen, Normand F So North Granby, CT These athletes were a good group of guys and it was a plea- sure to coach them. 12 Beath, Ben G So St. Louis, MO We had numerous highlights during the season. Avon had 32 Beir, Alex G/F So Avon, CT season sweeps of Berkshire and Kent, hard-fought splits with 34 Keller, Chane F Jr Effingham, IL Trinity-Pawling and Salisbury, and a big victory over Canter- bury to finish the season. Down by one against Hotchkiss 24 Levesque, Marcel G Fr Unionville, CT with less than three seconds remaining, Greg Miller threw a 11 Lipkvich, Kyle F Jr Madison, CT full-court pass to brother Pat on a set inbounds play. Pat beat the last defender from the corner but was fouled on his lay-up 14 Mehra, Kinley G/F Jr New York, NY attempt. Alas, Pat missed the free throws, but rebounded well 33 Miller, Greg F Jr Bristol, CT with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in a victory over Canterbury. Another team highlight was early in the year 10 Miller, Pat G So Avon, CT against Suffield Academy. Our defense clamped down and 20 Primus, Lester G So Windsor, CT gave up only 14 points for the entire game, only 6 points in the second half. 15 Russell, Tim C Sr Kensington, CT Offensively, our two big guns were two of our captains for 23 Solomon, Matt G Jr Avon, CT the 06-07 season: Lester Primus and Tim Russell had many 25 Wilkins, Jerome G Jr Baltimore, MD effective games, putting up big points. Lester Primus, running the point, never finished with fewer than 10 points. His 35 Wilson, Pat C Jr Kensington, CT average for the season was a robust 16.5 points per game, in addition to passing some of the finest assists during the year. Captains: Greg Miller, Lester Primus, Tim Russell There were also games where no matter the shot selection, Tim Russell’s shots were tickling the twine. Against a strong Coaches: Brian Cugell, Nick Wilbur ’02 Hotchkiss team, Captain Russell went on a rampage, scoring Manager: Alex Rey-Brooks ’08 22 points from all angles, including his calm stroke at the free throw line. Our third co-captain, Greg Miller, was a maniac under- neath the boards, vacuuming up any loose balls in sight. Particularly strong performances were his 10, 10, and 4 against Choate and his 6 points and 13 rebounds against Junior Varsity Basketball Canterbury. Also strong on the boards throughout the season Season Record: 10-8 was Pat Wilson, who showed a deft touch around the basket Avon Opponent Score as well as being a huge defender in the paint, altering many 46 Salisbury 33 an opponent’s shot. 48 Suffield 14 In addition to the play and leadership of this year’s 31 Kingswood-Oxford 45 captains, other players should be recognized for strong efforts – Norm Allen for his smooth baseline jumper, Kinley Mehra 44 Loomis Chaffee 36 for fitting some strong passes into tight spaces in the paint, 46 Hotchkiss 48 Jerome Wilkins and Kyle Lipkvich for their all-out hustle on 54 Berkshire 33 the defensive end of the court and to Ben Beath, who by the 52 Canterbury 53 end of the season became a more intelligent point guard, 43 Trinity-Pawling 53 eliminating mistakes and turnovers from his game and driv- 38 Salisbury 47 ing aggressively to the basket. 47 Trinity-Pawling 44 Thanks are in order for Coach Wilbur, who ably 48 Westminster 37 broke down our offensive and defensive sets, showing the 60 Kent 49 players what they needed to do, and who always set a high 52 Kent 43 standard at practice. His help this season allowed for the 50 Taft 57 team to build more fundamentally sound players. It was a 47 Choate 51 good season, and hopefully will allow a few of our players 43 Berkshire 31 to help Coach Roller at the varsity level next year. With a 50 Taft 61 strong returning group next winter and hopefully some help 54 Canterbury 43 from the 3rds program, the JV basketball team will be able to continue to improve as players as well as in the win column.

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Thirds Basketball THIRDS BASKETBALL The thirds basketball team had an outstanding season finishing with a 15-3 record. The team was comprised of some talented athletes and it was evident from the onset # Name Position Class Hometown that the team needed to take advantage of their quickness 12 Colin Bradley G/F So West Hartford, CT and speed. The team also had a wealth of depth to fall 43 Tyler Donahue F So Watertown, CT back on which was helpful to keep pressure on opposing 5 John Driscoll G/F So Millington, NJ teams. The Winged Beavers started the season at 2-2, having lost to Canterbury and Deerfield by a total of five 15 Brendan Flanagan G So West Hartford, CT points. The chemistry of the team was still a work in prog- 11 Mike Govoni G/F So Brewster, MA ress; after the first four games, however, the team started 21 Jake Kapneck G/F Fr Livingston, NJ coming together and proceeded to win 13 of their last 14 20 James Lee G So Seoul, S.Korea games to end the season. This run included an impressive 41-20 victory over Canterbury to avenge the earlier loss. 51 Adrian L’Hostis C Jr Farmington, CT The team was led in scoring by Trent Soares, who ran 45 Xin Liu G So Guangdong, China the offense from the point guard position. He was not shy 44 Connor O’Keefe C So Wellesley, MA when it came to the offensive end of the floor, throwing 13 Seung Hwan Shim C So Seoul, Korea up shots from all over the court. He was also productive in running the offense and getting the ball to the open 14 Anthony Springer G/F Fr Hartford, CT players. Mike Govoni was a nice addition to the team with 10 Trent Soares G So Old Lyme, CT his height and offensive skills. James Lee was also an im- 33 Perry Wasserbauer F So Canton, CT portant part of the offense and was probably the hardest 50 Mike Weeks G So Maplewood, NJ working player on the floor in practice and during games. He was nominated as the Most Improved Player for these reasons. Anthony Springer was also an important part of Captains: Trent Soares, Mike Weeks the team’s success. He might not have been the most natu- Coaches: Alan Leathers ’78, Ted Garber rally talented player on the team, but he worked hard and Manager: Torrey Proctor ’10 got the most out of his talent. That is why he was chosen as the team’s Most Valuable Player. John Driscoll and Thirds Basketball Colin Bradley were two of the most athletic players on the Season Record: 15-3 team and made valuable contributions at both ends of the Avon Opponent Score floor. Connor O’Keefe was a huge presence underneath 41 Salisbury 27 the basket and was strong on the boards. He picked up 52 Taft 35 most of his points after getting offensive rebounds. His 25 Canterbury 28 wide body was a dominating presence in the paint. 43 Deerfield 45 The balance of the team included hard working play- 53 Renbrook 42 ers such as Seung Hwan Shim, Brendan Flanagan, Perry 41 Salisbury 37 Wasserbauer, Tyler Donahue, Andrew Campbell, and 60 Kingswood-Oxford 39 Adrian L’Hostis. They played important roles in filling in 55 Berkshire 24 when necessary and providing much needed depth to an 48 Suffield 34 already strong lineup. 41 Canterbury 20 48 Westminster 36 44 Rectory 66 49 Choate 24 57 Renbrook 47 61 Kingswood-Oxford 39 54 Kent 41 37 Taft 35 49 Choate 45

40 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 41 Winter Sports Winter Sports RIFLERY SKI Team

The Avon riflery team had a very successful season, Name Year Hometown Name Year Hometown despite missing a bid into the Connecticut Shoot Off by Fikre, Nicholas So Greenwich, CT Carbone, Preston Sr Farmington, CT only a few points to Suffield Academy. Our top scorer, Helstowski, Chester Jr Bridgehampton, NY Haeflich, Michael Sr West Hartford, CT Chet Helstowski ’07, always pulled through with some Hoss, Herbert Fr Bradenton, FL Lim, Jae Woo Jr Seoul, South Korea personal highs. Jesse Silverman ’08 and Scott Lee ’08 Jeong, Sung Jin So Seoul, Korea Moore, Brandon Jr Torrington, CT were elected to the Connecticut All State team, consist- Kim, Taeik Fr Seoul, Korea Witkiewicz, Dan Jr Bristol, CT ing of the top ten shooters in the state of Connecticut, Kwon, Tae Wan Fr Seoul, Korea Birch, Pat So Farmington, CT picked by a selection committee. Grey Spencer ’09 fired Lee, Young Bok Jr Seoul, Korea Loveland, Dan So Bristol, CT a 193x200 in one of the matches, which was an all-time Rosichan, William So Ridgewood, NJ Brackett, Connor Fr Avon, CT high score for him. Kiho Suh ’08 rounded out our most Silverman, Jesse So Avon, CT experienced shooters on the team. The future looks good Spencer, Grey So Birmingham, NC Brackett, Riggs Fr Avon, CT for the Winged Beavers; seven members of the class of Suh, Ki Ho Jr Seoul, Korea Cunningham, Tanner Fr New Hartford, CT 2010 joined the team this season: Nick Fikre, Taeik Kim, Tynell, Alexander Fr North Falmouth, MA Hampton, Patrick Fr Farmington, CT Tae Wan Kwon, Will Rosichan, Alex Tynell, Aaron Zo- Zamojski, Aaron Fr Bristol, CT McKeon, Michael Fr Berwyn, PA mojski, and Herbert (Jake) Hoss will all be back next year Reed, Declan Fr West Suffield, CT with experience under their belts. The team was highly Ski Team Captains: Chester Helstowski, Yong Bok Lee Season Record: 23-8 motivated this year, especially since there were so many Captains: Preston Carbone, Michael Haeflich Coaches: Dave Lyman Place Opponents young shooters on the team. The team is looking for- Coaches: Andy Riemer, Josh King 3rd Salisbury, Suffield, T-P, MPS ward to at least two or three great seasons in the future. Manager: Michael McKeon ’10 3rd Salisbury, Loomis, T-P, MPS 2nd Loomis, K-O, Taft, Salisbury The ski team enjoyed a fine season this winter, accumu- 3rd GS Championships lating a league record of 23-8. The season got off to a bit of 6th NEPSAC Class A Championships a rocky start as Mother Nature did not cooperate. Despite 4th Berkshire League Championships record-high temperatures for much of January, the team 2nd BSL SL Championships pushed on and made the best of the difficult conditions. With only 5 racers returning from last year’s team, our year. Senior co-captains Mike Haeflich and Preston Riflery youth and inexperience showed during the regular season. Carbone each skied for the varsity team for four seasons. Season Record: 6-2 However, as the team moved into the “Championship” Haeflich had an outstanding career that included indi- Avon Opponent Score portion of the schedule, they showed a lot of improvement vidual wins in several races and recognition as an All-New 880 Wilbraham & Monson 855 and growth. At the BSL GS Championships, the team England ski racer each year he was on the team. Carbone 906 Loomis Chaffee 844 finished third out of ten teams, with Mike Haeflich ’07 played a very important role in the team’s success through 1st NYMA finishing 1st overall. The following week, the team placed the years, consistently finishing races with strong times. 885 Suffield 915 6th out of 12 teams at the NEPSAC Class A Champion- During their time in the program, the team amassed a 895 Loomis Chaffee 892 ships. This was the first time Avon competed at this level record of 86-23, putting them among the best classes in the 912 St. Paul 886 and the team acquitted themselves quite well against an history of the Avon Old Farms ski team. Their leadership 897 Wilbraham & Monson 922 elite level of competition. Haeflich once again had a strong and presence will be greatly missed. 1st Suffield day, finishing 8th in GS and 11th in slalom (missing 10th The team returns a series of strong varsity racers next by .02 seconds). Our final varsity race of the year was the year. This group will be led by juniors Jae Woo Lim, BSL Slalom Championships. Going into the race the Brandon Moore, and Dan Witkiewicz. Each of these boys team trailed Berkshire by 50 points and Salisbury by 4. has been on the team the past three seasons and has gar- Through some fine ski racing, we made up these deficits in nered some varsity experience. Sophomore Patrick Birch spades, defeating both of those teams by a healthy mar- and freshmen Riggs Brackett, Declan Reed, and Tanner gin. Individually, Tanner Cunningham ’10 placed fourth, Cunningham had impressive seasons and much will be Preston Carbone ’07 finished eighth, while Jae Woo Lim expected of them next year. Each boy competed in several ’08 turned in the best performance of his career, finishing varsity races this year. In addition, JV Racers Dan Loveland 13th. Unfortunately, our efforts were not enough to defeat ’09, Patrick Hampton ’10, and Connor Brackett a talented and deep team from Suffield. Nevertheless, the ’10 will look to compete for varsity spots next 2nd place finish in the Berkshire Ski League was one of winter. In short, the team has had a fine season the best in school history. and the prospects for the future of the program The team will say goodbye to two varsity racers this are bright.

42 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 43 Winter Sports Winter Sports VARSITY SQUASH JUNIOR VARSITY SQUASH

The 2006-07 season welcomed many new faces to the # Name Year Hometown Name Year Hometown varsity squash program at Avon. The five players to join the 1 Grant Palermo Sr Greenwich, CT Barnes, Guillermo So Mexico City, Mexico team were Robert Patterson ’08, Tyler Schultz ’07, Zachary Junior Varsity Squash Green ’07, Parker Bova ’10, and John Connolly ’08. Re- 2 Craig Kubasek Sr West Simsbury, CT Brown, Chris Jr St. George’s, Bermuda Season Record: 4-12 turnees Craig Kubasek ’07, Spencer Bova ’08, and captain 3 Spencer Bova Jr Avon, CT Choe, Woo Soo Fr Seoul, Korea Avon Opponent Score Grant Palermo ’07 took on the task of introducing the new Ciejek, Jared Jr Longmeadow, MA 0 St. George’s 7 players to the complexity of the game. This was clearly go- 4 Tyler Schultz Sr West Simsbury, CT 0 Taft 7 ing to be a “rebuilding” season and the team’s goals were to Davis, Emil So Granby, CT 5 Robert Patterson Jr Charlottesville, VA 0 Choate 7 work daily to improve its skills and to learn the fundamen- Diaz, Domingo So Panama, Panama 0 Loomis Chaffee 7 tals of squash. Although the team finished the season with 6 Zachary Green Sr Bloomfield, CT Giamalis, Greg Fr Farmington, CT 3 Pomfret 4 a record of 4-12 and finished 11th in the New England 7 Evan Quick Jr Harwinton,CT 1 Taft 6 Class “B” Tournament, this does not reflect the effort each Kock, Marshall Jr Rowayton, CT 8 Parker Bova Fr Avon, CT 6 Williston 1 player put into the season and the improvements that they O’Brien, Casey Fr Avon, CT 5 Suffield 2 have accomplished. Rodriguez Mas, Ignacio So Malaga, Spain 7 Trinity-Pawling 0 This year’s Most Improved Player award goes to Tyler Captain: Grant Palermo ’07 0 Hotchkiss 7 Schultz ’07. Tyler’s “never say die” attitude on the courts Rubinfeld, John Fr Avon, CT 4 Kent 3 allowed him to get to shots most players would not even Coach: Peter Deckers ’90 Ryan, Connor So Beverly Farms, MA 1 Deerfield 6 consider. His relentless plays also paid off during the New Smith, Van Noy Fr Charleston, NC 0 Westminster 7 England Tournament were he defeated some of the oppo- 3 Kent 4 nents he had lost to during the season. Craig Kubasic ’07 St. John, Ford So Canton, CT 0 Hotchkiss 7 was the recipient of this year’s Most Valuable Player Award. Thompson, Preston Jr Portsmouth, NH 0 Salisbury 7 Craig has been a two-year member of the varsity squash Wachter, Brahm Jr New York, NY team. This season he faced the best players in New England and always had respectable finishes. Thank you to Craig Zieky, Connor Fr Avon, CT and all the seniors for all their hard work; the class of 2007 will be missed next year on the courts. Coach: B. Patrick Murray

Varsity Squash The AOF JV squash team had a tremendous year. In the Season Record: 4-12 previous season the team had all away games and practices, Avon Opponent Score creating a long and difficult season. This year we opened up 0 St. George’s 7 our new gorgeous squash pavilion. Now that we have the 0 Taft 7 nicest courts in the league, the team this year more than dou- 4 Millbrook 3 bled in size from the previous season with interest growing 0 Salisbury 7 among the students, and the players fought hard and played 0 Loomis Chaffee 7 well to defend our new home turf. They boasted more wins 2 Pomfret 5 this season than the cumulative wins in the past two seasons 3 Williston 4 and some individual players won more than their fair share of 0 Suffield 7 individual matches, including Ford St. John and team MVP 0 Trinity-Pawling 7 Jared Cijek. 6 Berkshire 1 All players made significant contributions to the season 5 Kent 2 and significant progress towards becoming better players. I 2 Deerfield 5 am immensely pleased with the season and each member of 0 Westminster 7 the team. Congratulations on a wonderful season full of fun 5 Kingswood-Oxford 2 and lessons for all. 0 Choate 7 0 Hotchkiss 7 11th NEISA Class B Tournament

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Name Year Hometown Varsity Swimming Name Wt Class Hometown Barker, Zachary Sr Westfield, MA Season Record: 2-10 Bambrick, Tyler 171 Sr Houston, TX Brogan, Nicholas Fr Ocean Ridge, FL Avon Opponent Score Bergeron, Dominic 187 Jr Longueuil, PQ, Canada Canning, Christopher Sr Unionville, CT 61 Kingswood-Oxford 105 Biggart, Erik 140 Jr Cheshire, CT Cha, Dong Young So Seoul, Korea 70 Hopkins 95 Bourgault, Jake 119 So Avon, CT 61 Kingswood-Oxford 105 DiFiglia, Mike Jr Little Silver, NJ Cassidy, Phil 130 Sr Woodbury, CT 47 Choate 120 Cheyne, Cory 160 So Simsbury, CT Goetjen, Austin Fr Simsbury, CT 85 Iona Prep 76 Gutierrez, Tom So Colchester, VT Chodar, Ben 140 Jr Mill Valley, CA 46 Loomis Chaffee 135 Chow, Gus 152 Sr Boston, MA Hannan, Tully So West Hartford, CT 79 Northfield Mount Hermon 86 Kassel, Adam Jr Avon, CT Coco, Andrew 112 Jr North Clarendon, VT 49 Suffield 118 Coz, Matt 119 Fr Suffield, CT Levy, Alex Fr Farmington, CT 51 Canterbury 42 deSolliers-Doyle, Andre 119 Fr Fort Lauderdale, FL Liu, Xin So Canton, China 66 Kent 85 Dillon, Andrew 215 Jr Torrington, CT Longo, Pete Sr Farmington, CT 62 Westminster 118 Donahue, Zach 189 Sr Watertown, CT 59 Hotchkiss 121 Mangan, Mike Jr Farmington, CT Douville, Sean 160 Sr Ridgefield, CT Miller, Jeff Jr Miami, FL Western New Englands 4th NE Championships 14th Farrow, Isiah 275 Fr Bridgewater, CT Piercey, Evan Jr Westchester, NY Frank, Carter 140 Sr New Canaan, CT Stallmeyer, Comie Fr Canton, CT Gittleman, Aaron 145 Sr Katonah, NY

Hartmann, Chris 189 Sr Cohasset, MA Captains: Zachary Barker, Chris Canning The swimming began early Saturday morning with only Hershy, Evan 140 Fr Tiburon, CA Coaches: Emily Moir, Thomas Drescher a brief hiatus from the deafening crowd and strong energy Hofer, Ross 275 So Farmington, CT Manager: A.J. Hermandorfer ’07 of the pool between prelims and finals. In prelims, fresh- Hubbard, Roy 189 Sr Niantic, CT men Comie Stallmeyer and Alex Levy showed that they Kang, Johnny 160 So Seoul, Korea The Avon Old Farms varsity swimming team dedicated liked stiff competition; each posted at least one season-best themselves to a grueling travel routine, ten hours in the time. Adam Kassel dropped time again in his 500, 200, Kim, Tyler 125 So Surrey, BC, Canada pool, and tough practices this year. Faced with a relatively and 100 yard swims, while Tully Hannan stepped up to Kipnis, Max 145 So South Salem, NY small and inexperienced team to guide, captains Zack the plate in his 500 and earned a season best time in his Konferowicz, Rob 125 So Southington, CT Barker and Chris Canning led the team by example. By 100-yard breast stroke. Mike Mangan and Zack Barker were Lapin, Ian 160 So Portland, CT maintaining encouraging attitudes, determined spirits, both powerful in the 200-yard individual medleys and 100- LaRocque, Ben 130 Fr Avon, CT and high goals for themselves, Zack and Chris inspired yard backstrokes, each also earning season best times in at Lee, Leo 150 So Seoul, Korea other members of the team to achieve their best. It was least one personal event. Chris Canning iced his senior Longo, Tim 135 Jr Plainville, CT with their leadership that the team’s positive character and year with his highest placements ever at New England Murray, Matt 125 Jr Wyckoff, NJ sense of achievement developed. Championships: 3rd place in the 50-yard freestyle and 7th Nakamura, Kaz 135 So Williamsburg, VA Although the season ended in a losing record of 2-10, place in the 100-yard freestyle. The 400-yard relay team there was a high sense of achievement for all members of comprised of Zack Barker, Evan Piercey, Adam Kassel, and Nissley, Jonas 215 Fr Bainbridge, PA the team through out the year. In the first meets versus Chris Canning topped off the night with a season best Papadopoulos, Demitris 119 Fr Avon, CT Hopkins and a large Kingswood-Oxford team, Avon proved time and 14th place finish. Regalado, Ricky 103 Fr Hamilton, NJ to be a team worth reckoning but were alas over-powered The team next year will welcome the return of the Sartori, Jerry 160 Jr East Granby, CT and outnumbered. majority of the players and should prove to be much more Sieber, Will 215 Sr Bethesda, MD Avon was then swept away by the dominating force of experienced. Next year’s senior leaders Evan Piercey and Solomon, Mike 103 Fr Avon, CT Choate, however rallied together to defeat Iona Prep in Adam Kassel will each return to the sport with more Sosa, Carlos 160 Sr Panama, Panama the first win of the season. Feeling positive from their win experience, talent, and determination. The team also bids Stanton, Chris 140 Jr Belmont, MA against a tough team, Avon put together their best efforts farewell to two of the most talented members of the team: Sur, Mike 152 Fr North Haven, CT for dual meets against Loomis Chaffe, Northfield Mount captains Zack Barker and Chris Canning. Each devoted Hermon, and Suffield Academy, but did not have the four years to the sport, and both have had tremendous suc- Tiernan, Sears 275 Jr Delray Beach, FL depth to be victorious. Then, in a thrilling meet at Canter- cesses. With humble hearts and a deep passion invested in Webb, Chandler 125 So Quincy, MA bury School, Avon secured the win in the final relay. the team, they led the team this year and it is with a heavy Wilson, Spencer 150 Sr Kensington, CT At the Western New England Championship meet, heart that the team bids them farewell. You will both be Winer, Chris 125 Fr Farmington, CT Pete Longo, Zack Barker, Adam Kassel, Nick Brogan, and deeply missed next year. Woodwell, Richard 151 Jr Ho Ho Kus, NJ Mike Mangan showed some amazing swims, and Chris I would lastly like to acknowledge the dedication from Canning placed 2nd and 3rd in the 50 and 100-yard Coach Tom Drescher. He was the driver to almost every Captains: Phil Cassidy, Aaron Gittleman, Roy Hubbard freestyle events. The team pulled away from competitors to meet and practice, and he wrote many superb write-ups Coaches: John Bougault ’80, Jon Bolton earn a 4th place finish, and seemed relaxed and excited as following competitions. He was a great first-year coach! Managers: Danny Arguedas ’07, Benny Williams ’10 they looked forward to New England Championships at May the team next year have such humor, energy, spirit, Deerfield the next weekend. and heart!

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VArsity Wrestling This season was filled with enthusiasm, commitment, at 189 lbs. Spending three of his last four years on the and hard work. This year’s wrestling room stabilized with 40 squad, Roy has become an accomplished wrestler and an dedicated wrestlers, after starting the season with 52 athletes. outstanding leader. His legacy has been firmly established Injuries and a change of heart reduced the numbers, but within this wrestling program. Chris Hartmann had a great not the drive and intensity of those remaining. Our varsity season and was a consistent contributor to the team’s success season was a success mainly because we had all weight classes at 215 lbs. His energy, enthusiasm and leadership will be filled with depth, and although we are graduating several missed. Sears Tiernan rounded out the varsity line-up, and starters this year, we will once again have a very strong squad well represented Avon at 285 lbs. He had over 20 wins this returning next year. season, finished in 2nd place at our league tournament, First-year wrestler Ricky Regalado proved himself to be wrestled well at the national Tournament, and took home a tough competitor all season at 103 lbs. His teammates some hardware at the New Englands. He has also been nicknamed him “Spiderman” because of his excellent use of unanimously elected to lead the team next year as captain his legs. We are looking forward to his return. Andrew Coco along side Matt Murray. With too many fine men to was a dynamo at 112 lbs. In his second year, he really began mention, the JV program is progressing nicely and we will be to understand the sport and became a strong and instinctive drawing heavily from this year’s lineup to fill several vacancies wrestler. All eyes are on him next year. Jake Bourgault, at in next year’s varsity squad. Matt Coz, Timmy Longo, Mike 119 lbs., likewise “turned the corner” in his second year on Sur, and Isaiah Farrow are showing particular promise, and the team. On two back-to-back occasions, Jake’s success in we are looking forward to their return. his individual matches secured victories for the Avon squad Special thanks are offered to Coach John Benoit who (against Salisbury and Choate). If he continues on his current once again provided his many years of extensive expertise trajectory, he will certainly be a force to be reckoned with to this program. The entire team is also grateful to all the in this league. Matt Murray remained dominant at 125 lbs. parents, friends, and students who supported this growing His skill and tenacity certainly motivate his teammates and program over the course of our season. strike fear (or at least trepidation) in his opponents. Matt was overwhelmingly elected by his teammates to lead the Varsity Wrestling team as captain in the 2007-08 season. Co-captain “Silent” Season Record: 9-6 Phil Cassidy had a great year as well and finished his high Avon Opponent Score school wrestling career on a very strong note. Like Murray, Canterbury Invitational 6th Phil dominated his field at 130 lbs. His quiet, yet effective 42 Hotchkiss 38 leadership will be missed next year. Kaz Nakamura, also in his Loomis Chaffee Tournament 5th second year, was a solid wrestler at 135 lbs. and will be one 30 Taft 42 of the cornerstones of next year’s squad. His head and arm Gunnery, Hamden Hall 1st throw has already become legendary throughout the league. Hopkins, Loomis, Trinity-Pawling 3rd Chris Stanton was a powerhouse this year at 140 lbs. and we 42 Salisbury 35 are pleased to see him as a returner next year. NMH Invitational 3rd We began the year with co-captain Aaron Gittleman Pomfret 2nd manning 145 lbs., but early in the season, Aaron was Hotchkiss 1st sidelined with a season-ending operation in his abdomen. 45 Williston 30 The day after his surgery, Aaron drove himself to one of 54 Canterbury 27 our early quad meets and provided encouragement and Western New Englands 6th leadership from the coaches’ corner. Aaron also made it to all the morning weigh-ins, even though he was not competing. A true sign of dedication to the team! Courageously, Ben Chodar stepped up from the JV squad to fill the vacancy left by Aaron’s sudden and unexpected departure and had a winning season while gaining much valuable varsity experience. Sean Douville began the season at 152 lbs., but he too suffered a season-ending injury. He was replaced by sophomore “Mad” Max Kipnis, who faced some of the toughest competitors the league had to throw at him, and finished in fine style. Carlos “Mang” Sosa competed well at 160 lbs. and completed his high school wrestling career in fine style after only competing for two years. His strength and tenacity will be missed next year, yet long remembered. Senior Tyler Bambrick performed well at 171 lbs., especially when considering he was a first year wrestler. Always tough, always giving 100%, he was a pleasure to have on the team and set a great example for his teammates. We all wish him SAVON OLD FARMSPRING SCHOOL - WINGED BEAVERS - 2006-07 - AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL - WINGED BEAVERS - 2006-07 - AVONS OLD FARMS SCHOOLports - WINGED BEAVERS - 2006-07 - AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL - WINGED BEAVERS - 2006-07 the best in his years at West Point and beyond. Co-captain Roy Hubbard was one of the mainstays of the varsity lineup

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VArsity Baseball, continued VARSITY BASEBALL spots and played effective defense, while producing solid Varsity Baseball results at the plate. Matt Giamalis, Shane Caffery, and Season Record: 14-4 (as of 5/22/2007) Tom Mapes saw time in the outfield as well. Mapes was the Avon Opponent Score # Name Position Class Hometown team’s starting , and was an outstanding 12 Choate 11 1 Ward, Ryan OF Sr Winchester, CT offensive force, providing substantial production in the 14 St. Luke’s 0 2 Caffrey, Shane P/OF Sr Scituate, MA middle of the order. 3 Loomis Chaffee (DH) 4 3 Zabel, Adam 2B Jr Avon, CT The catching duties were shared by the trio of Tyler 7 Loomis Chaffee (DH) 6 Bambrick, Sam Hebb, and sophomore Cael Brockmeyer. 4 Trinity-Pawling 1 4 Springer, George OF Jr New Britain, CT Bambrick and Hebb saw the majority of the action and 15 Northfield Mount Hermon 1 5 Clark, Tim SS Jr West Springfield, MA were effective offensive players. In addition, this group 3 Loomis Chaffee 1 6 Giamalis, Matt OF Jr Farmington, CT provided strong leadership and direction for the Avon 8 Hotchkiss 3 7 Driscoll, Blaise P Jr Avon, CT defense. 2 Kent 4 In the final analysis, the 2007 team was a fun group 7 Taft 0 8 Hebb, Sam C Jr Amherst, MA that possessed talent and enthusiasm for the game. The 5 Kingswood-Oxford 7 9 Miller, Patrick 3B Sr Avon, CT players worked hard, played together, and remained posi- 4 Trinity-Pawling 1 10 Rubin, Mike OF/P Sr Avon, CT tive and supportive throughout the season. The program 9 Taft 4 11 Miller, Patrick 2B So Bristol, CT sincerely thanks the seniors for their steadfast effort and 7 Hotchkiss 0 commitment to the game. The program looks forward to 4 Choate 7 12 Quinn, Dempsey SS Sr Pittsfield, MA charging after the league title in 2008 with a strong group 3 Deerfield 2 13 Severni, Paul 3B Sr Avon, CT of returning players and upcoming talent. 3 Westminster (DH) 0 14 Kelleher, Scott 1B Jr Farmington, CT 13 Westminster (DH) 4 15 Beir, Alex P Jr Avon, CT Most Valuable Player: Dan Corrigan Gunnery Most Valuable : George Springer Kent 16 Corrigan, Dan P/1B Sr Portsmouth, RI Most Improved Player: Patrick Miller 18 Miller, Greg 3B/OF Jr Bristol, CT Juan Comella Award (for inspired play and dedication to 19 Deluga, Drake 1B Jr Dennis, MA baseball): Dempsey Quinn 20 Brockmeyer, Cael C So Kearsarge, NH 21 Bambrick, Tyler C Sr Houston, TX 22 Mapes, Tom C/OF Sr North Haledon, NJ 23 Brechbuehler, Tim P So Gillette, NJ 25/44 Wolfe, Nick P Sr Newtonville, MA

Captains: Patrick Miller, Dempsey Quinn Coaches: Rob Dowling ’91, Brian Doyle, Michael Schleer

The 2007 varsity baseball team was a competitive and the year’s team and was pivotal in their success. talented group that enjoyed a successful season. With two Avon’s infield was led by captains Dempsey Quinn games remaining, the team’s record stands at 14-4. and Patrick Miller. Both provided outstanding leader- The team was led by an outstanding pitching staff. Dan ship, defensive talent, and offensive punch. The captains Corrigan took on many of the team’s toughest opponents were supported by veterans Adam Zabel and Tim Clark. and pitched well each time he took the mound. He earned Newcomers Drake Deluga (team leader in home runs), impressive wins against Loomis, Trinity-Pawling, Hotch- Pat Miller, Paul Severni, and Scott Kelleher rounded out a kiss, and Taft. Corrigan was followed in the rotation by very gifted and deep infield group. This unit was talented, Nick Wolfe, who was outstanding all season long, especial- versatile, and enthusiastic. ly in the early going when he won his first four decisions The outfield was unquestionably led by the team’s for the Winged Beavers. Corrigan and Wolfe were backed Most Valuable Player, George Springer. Springer was an up by a deep staff that included Alex Beir, Tim Brechbue- excellent defender, covering a lot of ground in centerfield, hler, Blaise Driscoll, Shane Caffrey, and Mike Rubin. Beir and possessing an excellent throwing arm. He also led the earned a win against Loomis, Brechbuehler against Cho- team in many offensive categories, including hits, batting ate, Driscoll against Trinity-Pawling, and Caffrey against average, and runs scored. Ryan Ward, Mike Rubin, and Deerfield. Pitching talent and depth was a strong point of Greg Miller shared the majority of the time at the “corner”

50 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 51 Spring Sports Spring Sports VARSITY ‘B’ BASEBALL JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL

# Name Position Class Hometown Varsity ‘B’ Baseball Name Position Class Hometown 1 Chet Helstowski 2B, SS, P Jr Bridgehampton, NY Season Record: 1-5 Soares, Trent OF/P So Old Lyme, CT Avon Opponent Score Junior Varsity Baseball 3 Sam Hoffman SS, P Sr Medfield, MA 3 Farmington HS 4 Mullane, Pat 2B So Wallingford, CT Season Record: 12-2 4 Tim Longo 2B Jr Plainville, CT 8 Loomis Chaffee 6 Primus, Lester OF So Windsor, CT Avon Opponent Score 10 Worcester 5 6 Chris Berg INF, P Sr Avon, CT 1 7 Scali, Mike SS/OF So Chappaqua, NY 5 Farmington HS 6 19 Suffield 1 7 John Connelly OF Sr Bloomfield, CT 8 Avon High School 15 Mehra, Kinley OF Jr New York, NY 13 Taft 2 9 Andrew Somen OF, P Sr Simsbury, CT 5 Avon High School 7 Coz, Will OF/P So Suffield, CT 11 Loomis Chaffee 13 Bristol Eastern 19 Salisbury 0 12 Juan Parra OF Sr Union City, NJ Agliato, Joe C/2B So Long Island, NY 5 Choate 15 13 Paul Foote 3B, 2B Sr Hartford, CT Proctor, Torrey P/3B Fr Scituate, MA 9 Hotchkiss 4 14 Blake Forkey OF Jr Boca Raton, FL Allen, Norm 3B/P So North Granby, CT 7 Salisbury 5 7 Hopkins 0 17 Chris Wieland OF Jr Royal Palm Beach, FL Salamone, John C Fr Chappaqua, NY 9 Westminster 4 18 Jim Frageau INF, C Jr Wolcott, CT Cusano, Anthony P/OF/IF So Wethersfield, CT 9 Choate 2 19 Eric Schreiber OF, P Sr Sudbury, MA Berry, Whit 1B So Hamilton, MA 13 Hotchkiss 2 10 Brunswick 0 21 Zach Green OF, 1B, P Sr Bloomfield, CT Govoni, Mike SS/P/OF So Cape Cod, MA 10 Hopkins 1 22 Evan Piercey 1B, C Jr South Salem, NY Ventura, Andres P So Panama City, Panama CT Vipers 23 Joe Wrotniak C, INF Sr Farmington, CT Garland, Graham P So Mequon, WI 24 Reid Ebersole P Jr Glen Ellyn, IL Kiene, Tim 1B Fr South Windsor, CT

Coach: Andy Riemer Coaches: Graham Callaghan ’95, Tom Drescher

In its inaugural season, the Varsity B Baseball is off to ditions were significantly better and the offensive produc- The junior varsity baseball squad posted another 12-win New to the team, Graham Garland anchored the pitching decent start. While the team’s record may not show this (1- tion was improved, we fell once again in the last , season, compiling a 12-2 record with one game left to play staff, notching five wins on the season. Garland’s repertoire 5 as of this writing, with two to play), the boys have played losing 6-5. at the time of this summary. The team racked up victories consisted of a number of breaking pitches to compliment hard and have lost some tough games. We then had two tough games against intra-city rival behind a consistently strong offense (averaging near 10 runs an imposing fastball, and in a word, Garland was downright Our season opened on a frigid afternoon versus the Avon HS. Playing twice in three days we lost 15-8 and 7-5 a game) and solid pitching (allowing near five runs a game). dominant throughout the year. In his first outing against Farmington HS JV. Sam Hoffman was on the hill and to a very good offensive and defensive team. With two Poor defense contributed to the two losses, but game in and Suffield Academy, he struck out the first seven batters he pitched 5 of 2-run ball. Despite a driving snow games remaining, the spirit of the team remains strong as game out, Avon tossed around the leather in impressive faced. Trent Soares was the left-handed ace of the staff, always storm hampering each team’s ability to see the ball, this we look conclude the first season of Varsity B Baseball at fashion. competing and patrolling the middle of the diamond with as was a tightly played affair with strong defense and pitching Avon on a positive note. Avon’s formidable offensive attack was relentless with a much tenacity and range as he did center field when he was on both sides. Evan Piercey was the offensive hero of the line-up featuring 10 capable batsmen (we use an extra-hitter at not pitching. Torrey Proctor, a hard-throwing right-hander, day with a 2-3 performance and 2 RBIs. the junior varsity level). The team scored over 10 runs a game started a couple of games but was most effective out of the After a three-week weather-imposed hiatus, the team in each of the first five games of the year against some tough bullpen, particularly early on in the season against Worcester journeyed to Windsor to take on the Loomis Chaffee opponents like Worcester Academy, Taft, Loomis Chaffee, Academy when he inherited a bases-loaded situation late in Pelicans. Avon jumped out to a 4-0 lead on the strength and Salisbury. Typically, Trent Soares and Michael Scali set the game and battled out to help preserve a 10-5 victory. Les- of a Joe Wrotniak 2 RBI and Evan Piercey’s 2-run the table and wreaked havoc on the base paths, stealing their ter Primus, Norm Allen, and Anthony Cusano also toed the homer. Piercey and Wrotniak would strike again in the way into scoring position for sluggers Tim Kiene, Pat Mul- rubber during the season to help secure Avon wins. third. Wrotniak an RBI double while Piercey stroked lane, John Salamone, and Kinley Mehra. John Salamone’s Defensively, the 2007 squad had “web-gem” ability. The his second of the game, a monster shot to two-homer, 4-for-5 effort at Taft could be considered one of shortstop- tandem of Michael Scali and Pat center. Piercey would add one more RBI in the 5th bring- the more memorable single-game offensive performances Mullane spun numerous double plays during the season, ing his total for the day to 5. On the hill, Andrew Somen during the season. This year’s line-up, however, did not get including three against Taft. Norm Allen displayed one of the pitched 5 strong innings for the win and Sam Hoffman any easier for opposing to deal with after the first six strongest arms in the league from third base, and Tim Kiene pitched the final two (4 K’s) for the save. hitters. Lester Primus produced throughout the year from the and Whit Berry split time at first base, providing big targets After losing to the Forman varsity 7-1, the team second half of the , as did Whit Berry, Norm and sure hands for the . Andres Ventura and Torrey returned home for a rematch with the Farmington HS JV. Allen, Anthony Cusano, Torrey Proctor, and Joe Agliato. Proctor saw time on the hot corner, bolstering the defense Once again this was a tight game. While the weather con- Andres Ventura and Graham Garland swung hot bats in the in the late innings. Behind the plate, John Salamone and second half of the season, recording multi-hit games down Joe Agliato captained the infielders. A team is fortunate to the stretch. have one talented catcher, never mind two like Salamone and

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Junior VArsity Baseball, Continued Agliato. In the outfield, Anthony Cusano, Lester Primus, hits. Extra bases for Hotchkiss in that game could have Mike Govoni, Will Coz, and Kinley Mehra shared time made a difference as Avon worked to hold on and ulti- in left and right field. Primus and Mehra also served ably mately preserve the 9-4 lead. in center when Trent Soares was on the mound; however, The 2007 junior varsity baseball team possessed a great Soares deserves to be singled out for his defensive efforts. deal of talent, but perhaps their best attribute was their Soares played an incredible center field all season, but his passion for the game and their willingness to work as a best game came at Hotchkiss as he ran down a couple of team to play the best baseball that they could. deep flies that looked as though they were sure extra-base THIRDS BASEBALL

Name Position Year Hometown Thirds Baseball Chow, Gus Manager Sr Boston, MA Season Record: 6-9 Avon Opponent Score Coz, Matt P, INF Fr Suffield, CT 9 Eaglebrook 8 Thirds Baseball, continued Endorf, Ryan P, INF Jr Granby, CT 5 Westminster 16 This year’s thirds baseball team has traveled a long moving to the Disabled List. Flanagan, Brendan C So West Hartford, CT 7 Eaglebrook 20 and winding road. There have been some spectacular The Captains of this team were three outstanding ball Galper, Michael INF Fr Medford, NY 3 Rectory 6 moments, such as our come-from-behind win against players and outstanding young men. Ryan Endorf, Mr. 11 Renbrook 4 Eaglebrook, as well as some less enjoyable times, but Thirds, was lights out repeatedly on the mound. He proved Giamalis, Greg 2B Fr Avon, CT 5 Watkinson 10 Groezinger, Ian P, CF So Brielle, NJ nevertheless, the team persevered and will finish the himself to be a tremendously devoted and loyal member 9 Kent 2 2006-07 season with pride. of the team. Our catcher, Brendan Flanagan, took more Lapin, Ian OF So Portland, CT 5 Rectory 11 Several freshmen made big impacts on this team and abuse than ought to be legal. In addition to the standard Hoss, Jake OF Fr Bradenton, FL 4 Berkshire 9 suggest that the future of Avon baseball is bright. Notably, beating every catcher endures, Brendan also led the team 9 Watkinson 1 the keystone combo of Greg Giamalis and Matthew Coz in being hit by pitches—what a teammate! Ian Groezinger, Jeong, Sung Jin OF So Seoul, Korea 7 Gunnery 8 Kapneck, Jake OF Fr Livingston, NJ was one of the strongest middle infields in the history of the ideal number 3 hitter, again played brilliant 4 Farmington HS JV 18 the program. Both of these players were adept at other centerfield, pitched well in starts and relief appearances, Kimmerle, Sam INF So New Hartford, CT 3 Renbrook 1 positions as well, with Coz also catching and pitching and and led the team on and off the field. It was wonderful to Kipnis, Max P, INF So South Salem, NY 6 Trinity-Pawling 5 Giamalis, a wonderful hitter, playing short, second, or have such great guys on the team. 4 Farmington HS JV 14 Lin, Kevin OF, INF Fr Taiwan, ROC third with equal dexterity. Craig Tepper proved himself Other sophomores included Sam Kimmerle, a leader Lindblad, Geoff INF, OF So Boca Raton, FL to be an outstanding first baseman and a great hitter. and fine outfielder; Ian Lapin, solid in center and a much- Tep delivered a lot of timely hits throughout the season improved hitter over last year; Jesse “Spoons” Silverman, a McDonnell, Conor INF Fr Avon, CT and saved a more than a few outs with great glove work. very hardworking ballplayer; and Geoff Lindblad, new to Nissley, Jonas 1B Fr Bainbridge, PA At third base, frosh Conor McDonnell did a fine job school this year and eager to make an impression. Two of O’Brien, Casey P, INF Fr Avon, CT defensively and turned into a great line drive hitter. our top sophomore additions this year were certainly Alex Phucas, Alex 3B So Norristown, PA We also had some big help from Benny Williams, Phucas and Max Kipnis. Alex started a couple of rallies on one of the most dedicated players on the team (both his own with timely hitting and great base running, and Randall, Ryan P, INF Fr Farmington, CT before and after his broken nose); Jake Hoss, who bravely Max could hit, pitch, and play the infield with great skill. Regalado, Ricky INF, OF Fr Hamilton, NJ played catcher as well as outfield and EH; Kevin Lin, Mr. Graham Speace, not a ballplayer by instinct, but one of the Silverman, Jesse 2B So Avon, CT Hustle, the guy who would do anything to help the team, hardest working boys on the team, was a spot starter and Speace, Graham OF So Shavertown, PA and Aaron Zamojski, who learned the game for the first good asset for the team. Jake Kapneck, Connor Zieky, and time on this team. Casey O’Brien appeared in a variety Michael Galper also appeared in games. Tepper, Craig 1B Fr Avon, CT of positions, including first, pitcher, outfield, and EH, This was a team with lots of character and lots of William, Benny OF Fr Brooklyn, NY contributing at each, and Ryan Randall, the fireballing characters. Yet through it all, those boys who wanted to Zamojski, Aaron OF Fr Bristol, CT freshman, pitched very well in several outings this year in make the most of it did so. I am very proud of the guys William, Benny OF Fr Brooklyn, NY addition to time at second and third. Jonas Nissley, Ricky who stuck to business and became better ballplayers. Regalado, and Alex Tynell all had their seasons shortened Coach Last was an extraordinary addition to this team, by injuries, but each contributed in his own way before and we were lucky to have him. Captains: Ryan Endorf, Brendan Flanagan, Ian Groezinger Coaches: Tim Beneski, Dan Last Manager: Gus Chow ’07

54 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 55 Spring Sports Spring Sports VARSITY LACROSSE Varsity Lacrosse, continued # Name Position Class Hometown The 2007 varsity lacrosse team continued to have another senior Winged Beaver’s career at Avon. The final match of 1 Demopoulos, Alex A Jr Avon, CT highly competitive spring as they posted an exciting season the season occurs at Loomis. The Beavers look forward to the 2 Murray, Matt G Jr Wyckoff, NJ under Coach Garber and Coach Gammill, and they once tough challenge that lies ahead as they continue to strive to be again maintained an effort to be able to compete as one of one of the top Division 1 lacrosse teams in New England. 3 Atkinson, Cam M Jr Riverside, CT the top teams in Western New England and in the Founders All season long, the team has been well represented by a 4 Liebel, Ryan A Sr Longmeadow, MA League. Coach Garber and four assistant coaches traveled strong core of upper classmen, led by captains Ryan Liebel 5 Krauter, Neil M Jr Montclair, NJ to Orlando, Florida, with 42 players to a pre-season training and Aaron Gittleman. Also finishing up a commendable 6 Miller, Jeff A Jr Key Biscayne, FL camp at Disney World for five days over spring break. While career as a multi- year varsity player on attack is Grant 7 Marx, Chris A Jr Ridgewood, NJ in Florida, the team had a great deal of success while under- Palermo and first year senior, Matt Carpenter. The midfield 8 Hodgkinson, John M Jr Piedmont, CA taking a rigorous training schedule, which included tactical units were spearheaded by first year seniors Tom Bragg drill work as well as scrimmages against secondary school and Marty Brooks along with veteran Casey Coons (CCP 9 Palermo, Grant A Sr Greenwich, CT teams from various parts of the country. specialist). A veteran defensive squad did a tremendous 10 Butterfield-Bragg, Tom M Sr Hyde, ME Upon returning from their noteworthy trip, the Men of job this past season, led by the starting goalkeepers Brian 11 Coons, Casey M Sr Avon, CT Avon started off their season with a big win over a veteran Malchoff and Ben Libby (“Cyclops specialist”). Avon will 12 Leclerc, Drew M Jr Avon, CT team of PGs from Northfield, 9-8. This win spearheaded the miss the veteran leadership of their long poles led by, Matt 13 Brooks, Martin M Jr Richardson, TX team’s winning momentum as they won the next three games Beath, Nick Bonino, AJ Hermandorfer, Mickey Shaw, and 14 Gantsoudes, Nick M Jr Redding, CT over Phillips-Exeter, Tabor, and Minnechaug HS by averaging Will Sieber, along with Chris Hartmann and Tyler Schultz. ten goals per game, while holding each tough opponent to Once again, assistant coach Corey Gammill did a terrific 15 New, Dan M Jr North White Plains, NY less than 5 goals. There was little time to celebrate however, job running the offense and directing the substitution box 16 Libby, Ben G Sr Cohasset, MA as the upcoming opponent was vs. a much improved Choate all season long. A special thanks to Jim Eichas and Ryan 17 Murphy, Sean M Jr Avon, CT squad on enemy turf. In a battle of defenses, Choate came out Butler for their outstanding job as the team’s managers and 18 Sieber, Will D Sr Bethesda, MD on top, 6-3. But, in Winger Beaver fashion, Avon rebounded scorekeepers. 19 Thompson, Preston A Jr Portsmouth, NH from their disappointing loss by upsetting a fired-up Westmin- 20 Malchoff, Brian G Sr West Hartford, CT ster team on Westy’s home field, 7-6. This important win gave Varsity Lacrosse Avon continued team confidence as they traveled away and Season Record: 11-3 (as of 5/22/2007) 21 Lipkvich, Kyle M Jr Madison, CT beat a very feisty Kent team 12-7. and then the Men of Avon Avon Opponent Score 22 Gittleman, Aaron D Sr Katonah, NY returned home and upset a very talented Brunswick team in a 9 Northfield Mount Hermon 8 24 Henderson, Greg D Jr Ridgewood, NJ game that could have gone either way, 5-4. 5 Phillips Exeter 4 25 Carpenter, Matt A Sr Windsor, CT With no rest for the weary, an undefeated and always 10 Tabor 3 26 Beath, Matt D Jr St. Louis,MO tough Hotchkiss team traveled to Avon in hopes of avenging 16 Minnechaug HS 5 27 Bonino, Nick D Sr Unionville, CT the 2 losses that Avon had pinned on them the 2 previous 3 Choate 6 years. That game was played on a beautiful sunny day and the 7 Westminster 6 28 Hartmann, Chris D Jr Cohasset, MA fans got their moneys’ worth as both teams battled through 12 Kent 7 29 Hermandorfer, AJ D Sr Clifton, VA 2 sudden-death overtimes before the visiting Hotchkiss team 5 Brunswick 4 30 Shaw, Mickey D Sr Burlington, CT scored the game winner in transition. Once again, the Men 10 Hotchkiss 11 (OT) 31 DiFiglia, Mike D Jr Little Silver, NJ of Avon showed their true character as they responded with a 19 Trinity-Pawling 11 32 Schultz, Tyler D Sr West Simsbury, CT huge, 19-11 dominating win over a highly touted Trinity-Pawl- 19 Canterbury 1 ing squad. 4 Deerfield 10 The high flying momentum continued to be unleashed 12 Taft 4 Captains: Aaron Gittleman, Ryan Liebel both offensively and defensively against an overwhelmed 6 Salisbury 5 Coaches: Ted Garber, Corey Gammill Canterbury team, 19-1. However, next up was arch-rival, Loomis Chaffee Managers: Jim Eichas ’08, Ryan Butler ’07 #1 ranked and undefeated Deerfield at Deerfield on their Parents Weekend. Avon lost the game by 6 goals, but the only frustration that was felt from the tough loss was due to unforced errors that Avon committed, enabling Deerfield to build up a winning margin. The next game was against an always competitive and skilled Taft team away. What started out as a beautiful sunny day turned into a day filled with tor- rential rain. However, Avon won its 10th game of the season for the second year in a row with a 12-4 victory. This followed by a dramatic, hard-fought win at home versus perennial rival Salisbury on Avon’s Alumni Weekend, 6-5. This win was especially sweet, as it marked the final home match in each

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# Name Position Class Hometown Varsity B Lacrosse # Name Position Class Hometown Junior Varsity Lacrosse 1 Canning, Christopher D Sr Unionville, CT Season Record: 8-2 2 Benjamin Beath A So St. Louis, MO Season Record: 10-3 (as of 5/22/2007) 2 Carter, Nicholas M Sr Sarasota, FL Avon Opponent Score 5 Matthew Labarge M Fr Lynnfield, MA Avon Opponent Score 3 Chamness, James M Jr Collegeville, PA 13 Pomfret 0 6 Mark Joyce M So Needham, MA 14 Northfield Mount Hermon 0 4 Coco, Andrew A Jr North Clareton, VT 9 Berkshire County HS 3 7 Watertown HS 2 7 Max Fenkell M So Meadowbrook, PA 5 Dillon, Drew D Jr Torrington, CT 13 Franklin County HS 2 10 Tabor 3 6 Enloe, Patrick M Sr Stuart, FL 14 Franklin County HS 3 8 Michael Mckeon M Fr Berwyn, PA 8 Choate 2 7 Grenier, Jeremy M Sr Thomaston, CT 10 9 (OT) 9 Chandler Webb G So Newport, RI 4 Westminster 5 8 Hubbard, Roy D Sr Niantic, CT 10 Hyde 9 (OT) 10 Brad Peltz A So Mt. Kisco, NY 14 Kent 1 9 Kain, Brady M Sr Gloucester, MA 5 Loomis Chaffee JV 11 11 Conor Cummings A So West Hartford, CT 9 Eaglebrook 3 10 Keller, Matthew D Sr New Canaan, CT 11 Hamden Hall 2 13 Eric Meyers D Jr Bristol, CT 0 Hotchkiss 4 11 Keogh, Devin M Sr Fairfield, CT 7 Salisbury 9 14 J. P. Rotchford D So Rumson, NJ 7 Trinity-Pawling 6 (OT) 12 Kerwin, Grant M Jr Princeton, NJ 8 Berkshire County HS 5 15 Jeffrey Hodgkinson M Fr Piedmont, CA 11 Canterbury 2 14 Lautensack, Mark D Jr Simsbury, CT Cheshire Academy 16 Joseph Ramieri M So Providence, RI 1 Deerfield 5 15 Lennon, Eoin D Sr Belfast, Ireland 17 Paul Mimms M Fr Fairfield, CT 5 Taft 2 17 Longo, Peter M Sr Farmington, CT 18 Michael Lee G Fr Simsbury, CT 6 Salisbury 5 18 Longobardi, Rick M Jr Northford, CT Loomis Chaffee 19 Lyons, Andrew M Sr Westfield, MA 19 Christopher Ruhlig M Jr Islip Terrace, NY 20 Petersen, Ryan A Sr Shrewsbury, MA 20 Ian Casella D So Becket, MA 21 Pritchett, Jordan A Jr Sun Valley, ID 21 Craig Cottrell A So Glastonbury, CT 23 Quick, Evan M Jr Harwington, MA 22 Michael Devine A Fr Cheshire, CT 24 Recchia, Michael G Sr Fairfield, CT 23 Alex Riccio M So Simsbury, CT 25 Sisti, Kevin D Sr Farmington, CT 24 David Bauchiero A So Southington, CT 26 Sowicki, Kevin D Jr Boston, MA 27 Robert Wiles D Fr Longmeadow, MA 27 Trentowski, Kenny M Sr East Hampton, NY 29 Richard Colletti D So Lutz, FL 28 Tucker, Steven M Sr Harwichport, MA 30 Connor O’Keefe D So Wellesley, MA 29 Wallace, Ted A Jr Winchester, MA 30 Wilson, Armand A Jr Fairfield, CT 31 Cory Cheyne M So Simsbury, CT 31 Wolcott, Randy M Sr East Haven, CT 35 Ward Waesche G So Greenwich, CT 32 Woodwell, Richard M Jr Hoitokus, NJ 36 Perry Wasserbauer M So Canton, CT 33 Zinn, Nathan D Sr Berlin, CT 40 Patrick Birch M So Farmington, CT 34 Carnes, William A Sr Farmington, CT 35 Kubasek, Craig A Sr Simsbury, CT Captains: Ben Beath, J.P. Rotchford, Chris Ruhlig 36 Haeflick, Michael M Sr West Hartford, CT Coaches: Peter Rice ’76, Nick Wilbur ’02 37 Harris, Daniel M Jr Burlington, CT Frank, Carter MGR Sr Pasedena, CA The junior varsity lacrosse team compiled an impressive Lee who earned the majority of the playing time in games Coaches: Tyler Wells ’02, Greg Squier record of nine wins and three losses this spring with one game through his consistent hard-work in practices and games. Manager: Carter Frank ’07 remaining. Led by tri-captains JP Rotchford, Chris Ruhlig, Goaltenders Ward Waesche and Chandler Webb also contrib- and Ben Beath, the team outscored their opponents by a mar- uted significantly to our success, most notably in our games

The 2007 varsity B lacrosse team had an extremely successful Craig Kubasek, and the “assist man” himself, Mr. Armand Wilson. gin of ninety goals to our opponents thirty-four. We averaged against Choate, Deerfield, and Canterbury. Longstick mid- season, ultimately finishing up with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses. Avon also boasted the most potent “sixth man” in the league, as Ted just under eight goals a game and gave up an average of under field defender Ian Casella was nothing short of a warrior at The onset of the season was initially slowed by Mother Nature, as a “The Magician” Wallace would come off the bench and provide us three goals a game. his position, and close defenders JP Rotchford, Bobby Wiles, spring snowfall resulted in the postponement of our first contest. By with some much needed offensive swagger. The offensive midfielders With only four returning players from the previous year, Eric Meyers, Richard Colletti, and Connor O’Keefe shared Saturday April 7th, the boys were hungry for some competition. The were led by trio of Devin Keogh, Patrick Enloe, and Brady Kain, and it was a challenge to come together as a team and execute the time in the close defense. Freshman Joe Lisicky, coming off was the first victim of the train that was the 2007 the ever flavorful triumvirate of Rick Longobardi, Nick Carter, and systems that are fundamental to successful lacrosse. Many of of a serious injury incurred this winter, earned a starting varsity “B” lacrosse team. Led by senior goaltender and captain Mi- Kenny “The Spark Plug” Trentowski. the players demonstrated a considerable amount of growth, position in the close defense by the final stretch of the season, chael Recchia (who posted his first ever career shutout), the Beavers The highlights of the winning streak were two back to back, and perhaps this was most true of our freshman midfielders demonstrating some exceptional ability at that position. steamrolled Pomfret. However, they didn’t stop there. The Pomfret come from behind overtime victories in the hostile environments Matt LaBarge, Jeff Hodgkinson, Paul Mimms, and Michael Our offense was led by the goal-scoring attack combina- win was followed by a string of six more victories, each seemingly of both the and Cheshire Academy. These wins will more impressive than the last. With Recchia between the pipes, the forever be remembered by both the players and those fans who were Mckeon. Their improvement in all aspects of the game added tion of Craig Cottrell, Chris Ruhlig, Mike Devine, and Ben close defense was anchored by Chris Canning, Roy Hubbard, and lucky enough to attend. The only 2 losses came late in the season, as depth to our roster as we got deep into the season. Max Beath. Alex Riccio, Mark Joyce, and David Bauchiero also co-captain Kevin Sisti. The speedy James Chamness and the quickly the Beavers came up just shy in two hard-fought battles with Loomis Fenkel developed nicely in his role as a face-off specialist, and contributed significantly to our offensive totals. Together, the improving “Irish Assassin,” Eóin Lennon, rose to the occasion as and Salisbury. The legacy of this team, however, had already been Perry Wasserbauer improved dramatically in his ability to group served as our extra-man-offense unit throughout the defensive stalwarts from the midfield. established, and the 2007 varsity B lacrosse season will certainly go handle the ball and serve as a short-stick mandown defender. season. Attackmen Conor Cummings and Joe Ramieri each Offensively, the VB laxers were led by attackers Ryan Petersen, down as one to remember. Our defense was anchored by freshman goaltender Mike had several points over the course of the season as well.

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Junior Varsity Lacrosse, continued Thirds Lacrosse, continued Our most memorable game of the season was the thrilling scoring with only two seconds remaining on the clock. In over- The thirds lacrosse team had a difficult season this year. Overall, the season was an excellent season. All the “impossible dream,” a come-from-behind victory over a capable time, despite being down a man due to a penalty, freshman Joe Led by their three captains, returning player Pat Hampton players rallied after the initial losses to become a tough, and confident Trinity-Pawling team. After what had been a Lisicky scooped up a loose ball, charged over the midfield line, and first year players Bubba Sanstrom and Lincoln Young, cohesive unit. By the end of the season there was hardly somewhat frustrating day for players and coaches alike, we and dished the ball to attackman Mike Devine. Mike walked they started on a good step winning the first two games a ground ball that was lost or a clear by an opposing team came together in the final minutes of that game to execute our in alone and buried a high shot under the crossbar to win the of the season but then met some tough competition that that was allowed down the field. The growth by each offense in stellar fashion. In less than a three minute span, we game. That was a moment that none of us will forget for a long we were unable to beat. The defense, led by returning and every member of this team is extraordinary and they came back from a 6-3 deficit to force the game into overtime, time to come. player Nick Tsacoyeanes and goalies Brendan Helberg and should all be proud that they went from a 2-6 team to the Lincoln Young stood strong, allowed more than 6 goals in potential of having a winning season. only a handful of games. Despite a young defensive line, all defensemen played well, learning their positions and Thirds Lacrosse how to strip an attackman of the ball quickly. Our greatest THIRDS LACROSSE Season Record: 5-8 (as of 5/22/2007) obstacle to overcome was our inability to find the net on # Name Position Class Hometown Avon Opponent Score offense. Unlike many young offenses, Avon was willing to 1 Arnell, Tommy D Fr Katonah, NY 8 Berkshire 3 hold on to the ball and pass it around instead of taking 2 Bartell, Jackson D Fr West Hartford, CT 6 Loomis Chaffee 4 chances and trying to make runs to the goal. By mid-way 3 Birch, Patrick M So Farmington, CT 3 Kent 6 through the season the midfielders and attackmen started 4 Brackett, Riggs M Fr Avon, CT 4 Deerfield 5 to understand how to beat a defense and began to compli- 5 Cambell, Andrew M Fr Brooklyn, NY 3 Westminster 5 ment the hard work done by the long poles by scoring 6 Clarke, Mark A So New York, NY 7 Xavier HS 9 often. Johan Frankenberger led the team with 11 goals and 7 Clinton, Blake A Fr Avon, CT 5 Hyde 4 Will Rosichan, Mark Clarke, and Pat Birch were all close 8 Cunningham, Tanner D Fr New Hartford, CT 4 Rectory 6 behind in points. 9 Custer, Ben D Fr Avon, CT 1 Williston 9 10 Fogarty, Mike M So East Setauket, NY 6 Pomfret 4 11 Frankenberger, Johan M Fr El Segundo, CA 4 Deerfield 9 12 Goetjen, Austin M Fr Simsbury, CT 7 Suffield JV 4 13 Gorham, Patrick M Fr Avon, CT 7 Taft 8 14 Hallenbeck, Cameron M Fr Fairfield, CT Forman School 15 Hampton, Chris D So Farmington, CT Westminster 16 Hampton, Patrick D Fr Farmington, CT 17 Havron, Taft M Fr Huntsville, AL 18 Helberg, Brendan G Fr Newington, CT 19 Hershy, Evan M Fr Tiburon, CA 20 Hofer, Ross D So Farmington, CT 21 Kampfman, Will M Fr Plainville, CT 22 Kearny, Greg M So Avon, CT 23 Kelly, Foster A Fr Washington, DC 24 LaRocque, Ben D Fr Avon, CT 25 Lee, Soo Min M So Seoul, Korea 26 Loveland, Dan M So Bristol, CT 27 Mahoney, John D Sr Irvine, CA 28 Nakamura, Kaz M So Williamsburg, VA 29 Palen, Nick A Fr Farmington, CT 30 Papadopoulos, Demetrius M Fr Avon, CT 31 Redfearn, Jacob D Fr Marshfield, MA 32 Reed, Mike M Fr Canton, CT 33 Reller, Thomas D So Avon, CT 34 Rosichan, Will A Fr Ridgewood, NJ 35 Rubinfeld, Jon M Fr Avon, CT 36 Sanstrom, Bubba M Fr Mariottsville, MD 37 Skirvin, Taylor D So Farmington, CT 38 Smith, David M Fr Charleston, SC 39 Stallmeyer, Comie M Fr Canton, CT 40 Stetson, Maxwell A Fr Mansfield, CT 41 Tsacoyeanes, Nick D So Avon, CT 42 Young, Lincoln G Fr Simsbury, CT

Captains: Bubba Sanstrom, Lincoln Young, Chris Hampton Coaches: B. Patrick Murray, JR Zavisa

60 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 61 Spring Sports Spring Sports VARSITY GOLF JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF

Name Year Hometown Varsity Golf Name Year Hometown Season Record: 15-3 (as of 5/22/2007) Junior Varsity Golf Spencer Bova Jr Avon, CT Avon Opponent Score Creed, Tyler Sr West Hartford, CT Season Record: 5-1 (as of 5/22/2007) Nick Sica Jr Staten Island, NY 190 245 Lynch, Jordan Jr Avon, CT Avon Opponent Score 192 Deerfield 186 Kurt Goetjen Sr Simsbury, CT Donahue, Tyler So Watertown, CT 1st Canterbury 1st Loomis Chaffee, Williston 215 Hotchkiss 231 Jon Gurry Sr Andover, MA 1st Canterbury, Kingswood-Oxford Konferowicz, Robert So Southington, CT 2nd Loomis Chaffee, Westminster 2nd Coppola Cup, Week 1 3rd Taft, Westminster Michael Cooke Sr Windsor, CT 2nd Millbrook, Salisbury Jandreau, Daniel So Bristol, CT 210 Berkshire 244 Parker Bova Fr Avon, CT 1st Westminster, Hopkins Levy, Alex Fr Farmington, CT 211 Suffield 223 215 Williston 219 Peter Seltenright Sr Harbor Springs, MI 3rd Hotchkiss, Taft, Westminster Levesque, Marcel Fr Unionville, CT 210 Choate 220 212 K-O, Loomis Chaffee 230 1st Berkshire, Kent 1st Kent, Milbrook 228 Westminster 222 Captains: Spencer Bova, Nick Sica 2nd Coppola Cup, Week 2 Coach: Jamie Reece Rectory Coach: Peter Deckers ’90 1st Hotchkiss, Canterbury, T-P 2nd Founders League Championships The 2007 junior varsity golf team remained KIT Invitational @ Oak Ridge competitive throughout the entire spring season. A The varsity golf team had an awe-inspiring 2007 Peter Seltenright proved to be the team’s 2007 Most winning record, which included seven victories over campaign, posting a regular season record of 17 wins and Improved Player. Peter narrowly missed making the Avon Founders League rivals Salisbury, Loomis Chaffee, 4 losses. In tournament play, Avon finished second in the golf team during the 2006 season. Most juniors would Hotchkiss, Choate, and Canterbury, was the result 2007 Coppola Cup. Finding themselves behind by twelve be discouraged by this, but Peter was not. Instead, Peter of a full team effort. First year players Marcel strokes in the first week, the team rallied during week two. concentrated on his game in the off-season and became Levesque, Tyler Donahue, Rob Konferowicz, Jordan Unfortunately, Avon finished just three strokes shy of de- one of the foundational players on this year’s team. Peter’s Lynch, and Alex Levy contributed to the success feating a strong Kingswood team. Finally, with the Found- level-headed playing style often gave him the upper hand of the team as much as veterans Dan Jandreau and ers League Championship and the Kingswood Invitational in matches. Tyler Creed. In addition to a strong team effort Tournament to be determined in the later part of May, Varsity golf will miss its senior class next season. Kurt demonstrated in each match, all members of JV the Winged Beavers have already made this an extremely Goetjen, Jon Gurry, and Peter Seltenright have been very golf improved their fundamental skills, while also successful season. consistent this year and leave big shoes for members of the learning lessons in course management. In addition, Co-Captains Spencer Bova and Nick Sica were the AOF JV squad to fill. Congratulations and best of luck in these men proved to be true gentlemen who per- backbone of the 2007 squad. In addition to playing consis- college next year! fected proper etiquette each time they took to the tent golf throughout the spring, both were able to finish a links. Although the team is sad to be losing senior match as medalist (lowest score). Rounding off the varsity Tyler Creed, Avon’s JV golf team should remain ladder were Kurt Goetjen, Jon Gurry, Peter Seltenright, competitive as it has a strong foundation made up and Parker Bova, who all made notable contributions at of a talented group of underclassmen. Hopefully all different times throughout the season. Freshman Parker members of the team will continue to improve their Bova even posted a few medalist scores near the end of the game and strengthen their swings over the summer, season. which will help ensure future success whether at the For the second year running, Spencer Bova earned the varsity or junior varsity level. Tom and Dottie Prunell Most Valuable Player Golf Award. After earning a varsity letter in his freshman year, Spencer has continued to develop as a golfer. In 2006 Spencer impressed the league by winning medalist honors in the KIT. This season Spencer has continued his solid play and finished the year with the lowest 9-hole stroke average (37.7) on the team.

62 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 63 Spring Sports Spring Sports VARSITY TENNIS JUNIOR VARSITY TENNIS

Name Year Hometown Varsity Tennis Name Year Hometown Junior Varsity Tennis Cruice, Peter So Greenville, DE Season Record: 2-13 (as of 5/22/2007) Season Record: 6-6 (as of 5/22/2007) Avon Opponent Score Bourgault, Jake Fr Avon, CT Avon Opponent Score Margison, Doug So Farmington, CT 0 Taft 7 Cha, Dong Young Fr Seoul, South Korea 0 Eaglebrook 7 Broatch, Ethan So Avon, CT 0 Kent 7 Chodar, Ben Jr Mill Valley, CA 1 Kent 6 5 Canterbury 2 7 Canterbury 0 St. John, Ford So Canton, CT 0 Hotchkiss 7 Stacey, Eric Jr Weatogue, CT 5 Berkshire 2 Serra, Juan Jr Madrid, Spain 0 Loomis Chaffee 7 West, Cameron Jr New Britain, CT 7 Cheshire Academy 0 7 Trinity-Pawling 0 3 Salisbury 4 Diaz de la Guardia, Domingo So Panama City, Panama 1 Cheshire Academy 6 L’Hostis, Adrian Jr Farmington, CT 6 Kingswood-Oxford 1 Biggart, Erik Jr Cheshire, CT 0 Salisbury 7 Brown, Chris So St. Georges, Bermuda 1 Taft 6 Wachter, Abraham Jr New York, NY 3 Pomfret 4 Cijek, Jared So Longmeadow, MA 6 Williston 1 0 Suffield 7 1 Hotchkiss 6 Marro, Dan Sr Sarasota, FL 2 Kingswood-Oxford 5 Davis, Emil So Belle Fonte, PA 5 Suffield 2 Buenaventura, Mike Jr Hartford, CT 1 Williston 6 Fikre, Nick So Greenwich, CT 3 Westminster 4 3 Westminster 4 Choate Gutierrez, Tom So Colchester, VT 1 Gunnery 6 Isom, Jack Fr New York, NY Lee, Ji Hoon Jr Seoul, Korea 2 Berkshire 5 Choate Coaches: Josh King, Brian Cugell Captains: Dan Marro, Peter Cruice Coach: Alan Leathers ’78 The 2007 junior varsity tennis team had a success- Jared Ciejek, Nick Fikre, and Adrian L’Hostis occupied the ful season, greatly improving from the year before. In top three spots on the ladder for the whole season, at times Most Valuable Player: Peter Cruice 2006, JV tennis won 3 matches. With one match still to trading positions. All played very well in every match and Most Improved Player: Ford St. John play at the time of writing, the 2007 squad had already were indispensable in each of the team’s wins. Jack Isom compiled 6 victories. A solid mix of returning and new held down the number 4 spot on the team for much of Coach’s Award: Dan Marro players strengthened the team, making JV Winged Beavers the season, playing very well and earning some important a formidable opponent. Returning from last year’s team victories for Avon. Eric Stacey and Chris Brown traded the were senior captain Cam West, senior Eric Stacey, junior number 5 spot often, both earning big wins for the team, Ben Chodar, and sophomores Jake Bourgault and Dong and the number 6 spot was usually up for grabs, with Jake The Varsity tennis team had its work cut out with a Young Cha. New to the team this year were junior Adrian Bourgault, Ben Chodar, Cam West, and Chris Brown all young squad and little match experience entering the L’Hostis, sophomores Chris Brown, Jared Ciejek, Emil seeing significant time at that spot. season. The starting lineup consisted of four sophomores Davis, and Nick Fikre, and freshman Jack Isom. Avon featured a strong doubles lineup as well, and two juniors with most of the players playing tennis pre- The season got off to a slow start, as Avon suf- with Adrian L’Hostis teaming with Dong Young Cha dominantly only during the season. The team put forth a fered two lopsided defeats, 7-0 against Eaglebrook and 6-1 for many matches. Jake Bourgault and Cam West made good effort despite the lack of experience and demonstrat- against Kent. The coaches did have some optimism after another strong team that saw a lot of action. Emil Davis ed a marked improvement over the course of the season. the Kent match, as several of the matches in that contest played with several teammates in doubles, showing his abil- The team started the season with a spring break trip were very close. Avon finally got into the win column in its ity to adapt to his partner’s playing style. to Sarasota, Florida, which was a great bonding experi- next match, blanking Canterbury 7-0. A 5-2 win over Berk- In all, every player played at least one match in ence for all of those in attendance. During the season, the shire and a 7-0 romp over Cheshire Academy followed, and both singles and doubles, showing the depth and versatility team was led by captains Dan Marro and Peter Cruice. Avon found itself with a winning record at 3-2. of this team. Sophomore Peter Cruice played the number one position From then on, the Beavers followed a pattern of in singles and was matched up against some pretty stiff team varied from match to match and included the likes alternating wins and losses. The three game win streak was competition. He managed to hold his own against these of Doug Margison, Brahm Wachter, Domingo Diaz de la halted by Salisbury, who snuck past the Winged Beavers top-level players and even come out on top on a number of Guardia, Ford St. John and Tom Gutierrez. It certainly was 4-3. A 6-1 win over Kingswood followed. In its next match, occasions. Peter was followed in the lineup by Juan Serra, a rebuilding year for the tennis squad but the experience the team faced a very good Taft team and were blanked Erik Biggart, and Ethan Broatch. The three players had gained by these young players will hopefully be invaluable 7-0. The team then trumped over Williston Northampton extremely challenging competition having to play some of for the upcoming years. 6-1. Hotchkiss defeated Avon 6-1, only to have Avon come the top teams in New England, including Taft, Hotchkiss, back and beat Suffield 5-2 and then Westminster 4-3 in its Salisbury, and Kent, all four of whom played in the year- latest match. ending New England Championships. The balance of the Newcomers dominated the singles lineup for Avon.

64 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 65 Spring Sports Spring Sports TRACK & FIELD Track & Field, continued Name Position Class Hometown The Avon Old Farms track team completed its regular Yong Bok Lee (fifth place in the 110HH). Angel, Randall DISC, SHOT Sr Emmanus,Canada season finishing with 7 wins and only 3 losses despite only There were other notable performances throughout Bergeron, Dominic 100,200 Jr Montreal, Canada having a handful of returning veterans. The team finished the year. Langley Young jumped over 41 feet in the triple Beyer, Douglas DISC,SHOT Jr Chappaqua, NY in third place in the Founders League Championship Meet jump, Mike Cox ran 11.01 seconds in the 100m, Ben Riley Brumbaugh, Jonathan DISC, SHOT Sr Redwood City, CA for the second year in a row. The Winged Beavers were led threw 169 feet in the javelin, Cody Brumbaugh threw 45 Campbell, Christopher 100,200 Jr Brooklyn, NY this year by tri-captains Jon Higginbotham, Jonathan Brum- feet in the shot put, and Peter Holst-Grubbe threw 145 feet Cox, Michael 100,200,4X100 Jr Dorchester, MA baugh, and Sam Ward. in the discus. The distance duo of Mike Reilly and Tully Cox, Nicholas 100,200,4X100 So Dorchester, MA In the Founders League championship meet, the field Hannan also had a fine season. Mike had a personal best DeBlasio, Nicholas 100,200 Jr Barrington, Ill events kept the spark going for Avon. Peter Holst-Grubbe in the 800m run with a time of 2 minutes, ten seconds, Doyle, Matthew 100, LJ, TJ Jr White Plains, NY won the discus with a throw of 138 feet, 6 inches. Peter also while Tully blazed for a time of 10 minutes, 1 second for Driscoll, John 100, 200 So Millington, NJ took second in the javelin and sixth in the shot put, giving the 3000m run. Newcomers Jonathan Haspilliare ran 10 Driscoll, Michael 100,200 Jr Longhill, NJ him 19 total points in the meet, a truly remarkable job. minutes and 33 seconds for the 3000m run and freshman Farrow, Isaiah DISC,SHOT Fr Bridgewater, CT Newcomer Ben Riley won the javelin with a throw of 161 standout Anthony Springer ran the 800m at an amazing 2 Ford, Pierce DISC, SHOT So Fairfield,CT feet. Cody Brumbaugh took fourth in the discus. The trio minutes, 15 seconds. Halvorsen, Martin 1500, 3000 So Oslo, Norway of Brumbaugh, Holst-Grubbe, and Riley were among the Next year the Winged Beavers will come back with even Hannan, Tully 1500, 3000 So West Hartford, CT best in the league this year. Jon Higginbotham also had a a stronger team. Many lettermen are returning: the sprint Haspilaire, Jonathan 1500, 800 Sr Atlantic Highplains, NJ fine day, placing second in the long jump with a jump of 21 team, the jumping team, throwing events personnel (as a Higginbotham, Jon LJ.HJ, 4X100 Sr Winthrop, MA feet, 2.5 inches, and fourth in the high jump. Other scorers unit) and our distance duo are all returning, and the under- Hollady, David 200, 400 Jr Detroit, MI included Langley Young (fifth place in the triple jump and classmen are eager to contribute. Holst-Grubbe, Peter DISC, SHOT, JAV Jr Torrington, CT 200m dash), Mike Cox (third place in the 100m dash), and Hong, Jae Taek JAV, DISC Jr Seoul, Korea Jennings, Ryan JAV, DISC Jr Simsbury, CT Track & Field Kang John 1500, 800 So Seoul, Korea Season Record: 7-3 Kim,Tae Yoon 1500 So Surrey, Canada Avon Opponent Score Kwon, Tae wan 100,200,400 Fr Seoul, Korea 2nd Taft, Choate Lee, Yong Bok HH,IMH,4X400 Jr Seoul, Korea 2nd Loomis Chaffee Levine, Brian 100,200 Sr Westport, CT 1st Westminster, NYMA Mangan, Michael 1500 So Farmington, CT 2nd Hotchkiss, Trinity-Pawling Moore, Brandon SHOT,DISC Jr Torrington, CT 1st Williston, Cheshire, Suffield Naraine, Branden DISC,SHOT Sr Windsor, CT 3rd Founders League Championships Patterson, Robert 800,400,200 Jr Charlottesville, VA 7th NEPSAC Championships Reilly, Michael 1500,3000, 4X400 Jr Berlin, CT Riley, Benjamin SHOT,DISC,JAV Jr Hingham, MA Roberts, Duncan SHOT,DISC,JAV Jr Dhahran, Saudi Araba Rodriquez, Ignacio 1500 So Malaga, Spain Solomon, Matthew 100, 200 Jr Avon, CT. Spalding, Leslie 100,200,LJ Jr San Jose, Costa Rica Spencer, Grey 100,200 So Vestavia, AL Springer, Anthony 1,500,800 Fr Hartford, CT Suh, Kiho 1500, 3000 Jr Seoul, Korea Ward, Samuel 800,400, 4X400 Sr Manitowoe, WI Weeks, Michael 100,200,LJ So Maplewood, NJ Wilkins, Jerome 100,200 Jr Baltimore, MD Winer, Christopher 1500, 3000 Fr Farmington, CT Witkiewicz, Daniel 8,001,500 Jr Bristol, CT Young, Langley LJ,TJ,100, 4X100 Jr St. Albanas, NY

Captains: Jon Higginbotham, Jonathan Brumbaugh, Sam Ward Coaches: Karl Hall, John Bourgault ’80, Kevin Lawrence ’98, Jon Bolton, Emily Moir Scorer: Mike Mangan

66 Avon Old Farms School 2006-07 2006-07 Athletics 67 Athletic Summary extra Another fine yEAR OF wINGED bEAVER AthleticS William Kron x 41 Years of Service

On behalf of Winged Beavers past and present, Avon Old Farms School extends its utmost gratitude to Bill Kron, as he retires from duty, for his many contributions to Avon Old Farms athletics. In particular, the swimming & diving program flourished under his guidance, and he has effectively brought honor, recognition, distinction, and excellence to Avon Old Farms and its storied athletic tradition. Bill’s unwavering commitment to excellence, his attention to detail, and his selfless dedication to the boys have enriched and influenced the lives of so many Avonians over his 41 years of service to the school. we thank you, Bill!

Thank You, Bill!

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