The Loomis Chaffee School 2010 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony Sunday, December 5, 2010
Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Football Field Hockey Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Volleyball Water Polo
Loomis Chaffee Athletic Awards Tea Fall 2010 Season Sunday, December 5 2010 Program
Introduction: Bob Howe ’80, Athletic Director
Boys Water Polo: Bob Howe
Girls Cross Country: Bobbi D. Moran
Football: Bob Howe
Boys Cross Country: Bobbi D. Moran
Girls Soccer: Bob Howe
Field Hockey: Bobbi D. Moran
Boys Soccer: Bob Howe
Girls Volleyball: Bob Howe
Closing Remarks: Bob Howe
LOOMIS CHAFFEE BOYS WATER POLO 2010
TEAM HISTORY Water Polo at Loomis Chaffee dates back to the late-70's when Coach Bob Hartman created one of the first high school programs in New England. This co-ed team eventually split into girls and boys varsity programs in the mid -90's with both teams having consistent success in their respective leagues. The Pelican's won the New England Prep School Championship Tournament in 1994 and 1996, finished second in 1999, 2002, and 2003 and third in 2001.
2010 STATISTICS Overall Record: 6-10
Goals – A. Wright 40, R. Carroll 28, W. DeLaMater 19 Assists – A. Wright 33, W. DeLaMater 28, S. Broda 12 Steals – A.Wright 55, S. Broda 37, W. DeLaMater 34
2010 SEASON Coming off of a 2009 campaign that ended with at 1-15 record, the Pelicans had reason to be optimistic for a more competitive 2010 season. Key returning players from last year’s team, juniors Addison Wright and Sam Broda along with captain Rob Carroll and a large group of seniors including Will DeLaMater, Dan Kang, Nick Fainlight and Kyle Ruddock formed the nucleus for the varsity. In an early season scrimmage against Williston the team played quite well, and while games in the opening weeks of the regular season led to a 0- 5 record (losses to Andover, Deerfield, Choate, Suffield and Greenwich High), the team was competitive and the quality of the water polo was noticeably improving. Back to back victories over Hopkins and Williston broke the ice for the Pelicans, and while the boys struggled to play a cohesive game against Exeter, the team rallied with three straight wins over Hopkins, Canterbury and Brunswick. In the Brunswick contest, the Pelicans discovered a higher level of play then they had achieved in years. A disappointing loss at Suffield on Parent’s Weekend was followed by a very well played and competitive defeat at the hands of #1 ranked Deerfield, these games set the stage for a showdown with Hotchkiss where the Pelicans needed a win to preserve the chance for a birth in the post season. In a tightly contested duel with the Bearcats, Loomis twice rallied from four goals down to narrow the margin to one, but were unable to force the game into overtime. Final score: Hotchkiss 13 - Loomis 12. Without standout rookie goalie Ryan Shelby in the cage against Choate, the Pelicans took perhaps their worst beating of the season down in Wallingford. But with two more good days of work, goalies Will Bogle ‘12 and Matt Weicker ‘11 ably shut down the Williston Wildcats as the team played their most elegant water polo of the year going 8 for 10 on power plays in route to a 12-9 season ending victory. A huge thanks to Jack Mahoney ’10 for his generous commitment of time and energy working with the boys this fall and for the enthusiasm of the huge class of seniors who worked so diligently to push the program to higher level of competitiveness. Now it’s up to juniors Addison Wright, Sam Broda, Will Bogle, Jake Bosee and Jamil Hashmi to see if they can sustain the momentum and carry the program even further.
BOYS VARSITY WATER POLO 2010
Coming off a difficult 1-15 2009 campaign, the 2010 season saw the Pelicans return to competitiveness within the prep school polo world. Returning sixteen seniors and a number of key starters, the team found its footing quickly in a strong opening game against Andover and put up a better than expected fight against league #2 Choate early in the season. The team’s overall lack of swimming speed kept it from pushing through to post season play, but convincing wins over Williston, Hopkins and Brunswick along with a closely contested loss to Hotchkiss and a competitive game with league champs Deerfield were indicators of just how far the team progressed. The numbers speak volumes. The 2010 squad scored twice as many goals as compared to 2009, while the defense yield 30 % fewer, if those trends can continue next year it should be a very exciting season down at Hedges Pool. Congratulations to the team and thank you to all the seniors who made every practice fun and productive.
2010 Awards:
Most Improved: Ryan Shelby. After a year of playing in the field for the JV, Ryan, a sophomore, eagerly jumped into the cage during preseason and almost immediately found himself a varsity starter. You never would guess that the poised, intelligent, vocal shot blocker was in his rookie season. Ryan averaged 11 saves a game and had a 53% save percentage – he’ll be a force within the league for the next two years.
MVP: Addison Wright. In just his second season of water polo, Addison continued his emergence as one of the most exciting and determined athletes in the league. His team leading, 40 goals and 33 assists meant he was involved in half of the team’s successful offensive opportunities. Addison was also a fierce competitor on defense where he led the team with 55 steals and often marked the opposing team’s biggest threat. We can’t wait to see what he’ll achieve in his senior season.
Coaches Award: Rob Carroll. Rob returned this fall ready to compete and contribute. Improved swimming speed, endurance and confidence enabled Rob to dramatically boost his scoring production and he was a key contributor on the team’s highly successful power play. As a captain, Rob’s energy and commitment fueled the program’s improvement.
Loomis Chaffee BOYS VARSITY WATER POLO 2010 RESULTS OVERALL RECORD 6 - 10
Date Opponent 9/18 Loomis Chaffee 4 v. Andover 10
9/22 Loomis Chaffee 5 @ Deerfield 15
9/25 Loomis Chaffee 4 v. Suffield 8 Loomis Chaffee 7 @ Choate 13
9/29 Loomis Chaffee 9 v. Greenwich High 14
10/2 Loomis Chaffee 18 @ Hopkins 11
10/6 Loomis Chaffee 10 v. Williston 7
10/9 Loomis Chaffee 4 v. Exeter 13
10/12 Loomis Chaffee 12 v. Hopkins 9
10/16 Loomis Chaffee 13 v. Canterbury 3 Loomis Chaffee 14 v. Brunswich 5
10/23 Loomis Chaffee 3 @ Suffield 15
10/27 Loomis Chaffee 6 @ Deerfield 13
10/30 Loomis Chaffee 12 v. Hotchkiss 13
11/3 Loomis Chaffee 12 v. Choate 21
11/6 Loomis Chaffee 12 v. Williston 9
LOOMIS CHAFFEE BOYS VARSITY WATER POLO FALL 2010
# NAME HOMETOWN POSITION 1 Shelby, Ryan ’13 Southport, CT Goalie 1 Keenum, Christian ’11 Silver Spring, MD Goalie 2 Kang, Daniel ‘11 Seattle, WA 2M/Driver 3 Weicker, Matt ’11 Greenwich, CT 2M/Driver 4 Carroll, Rob ’11(CAPT) Sandy Hook, CT Driver 5 Fainlight, Nick ’11 Fairfield, CT Driver 6 Fang, Fred ’11 Livingston, NJ Driver 7 Bogle, Will ’12 Westin, MA Driver 9 Ruddock, Kyle ’11 Chagrin Falls, OH Driver 10 Broda, Sam ‘12 Dobbs Ferry, NY Driver 11 Wright, Addison ’12 Sag Harbor, NY 2M/Driver 12 Hashmi, Jamil ’12 Simsbury, CT Driver 13 Bosee, Jake ’12 Darien, CT Driver 14 Laptook, Jeremy ’11 New York, NY Driver 15 Fischer, David ’11 Albany, NY Driver 16 Gorman, Jake ‘11 London, UK Driver 18 Delamater, Will ‘11 Irvington, NY Driver
MANAGERS: COACHES CeCe Coffey Ed Pond Kelsey Millward Fred Seebeck
Girls Cross Country 2010
Regular season record: 5-1 Founders League Championship: 3rd place Division I New Englands: 8th place
Varsity Letter Recipients Lydia Heinrichs ’11, captain Sarah Patrick ’11, captain Caitlin Farrell ’14 Megan Farrell ’12 Casey Macdonald ’11 Brianna Malanga ’12 Emily Miller ’11 Taylor Page ’13 Siobhan Reid ’12 Rachel Rosenblatt ’12
All-Founders League Brianna Malanga Lydia Heinrichs Sarah Patrick
Coaches’ Awards Lydia Heinrichs Sarah Patrick
Senior captains Lydia and Sarah have run cross country all four years at Loomis Chaffee, and their progress during that time has been staggering. As hard-working, earnest freshmen, Lydia was ranked 18th on the team, and Sarah qualified to run at New Englands (only 19 from each school can run) because she had her racing spikes with her when two of her faster teammates fell ill on race day. Through hard training, diligent summer preparation, patience, and perseverance, these two young women improved steadily and dramatically. This year they were among the four top runners on the team, any of whom could (and did) run No. 1 for the team on any given day. As a freshman, Lydia's best time on the home course (5 kilometers) was 25:10. This year, she ran 20:09 at home. Sarah's best home time her freshman year was 25:26, and this year she ran 20:35. The fact that both Lydia and Sarah grew into team leaders is not as surprising as their huge drops in race times. Lydia always has been a hard worker and a serious cross country team member. She always has led by example in her preparation; her gutsy, all-out racing; and her dedication to the team. Sarah, too, has worked hard, set goals, and strived to reaching them since her very first day on the team. Conscientious and fully committed to the team, Sarah also is a sweet mother duck to her teammates. The team's wonderful tone and ability to over-achieve is thanks in very large part to the leadership and sweat equity of captain Lydia Heinrichs and captain Sarah Patrick.
Rookie of the Year Caitlin Farrell
We knew Caitlin was a good runner when she arrived on campus as a freshman this year. What we didn't know was how good, and she wasted no time in showing us just how talented she is, establishing herself among the top four runners on the varsity squad from the first race. We also didn't know but soon discovered that Caitlin has a steely, no-nonsense approach to racing. Running in the No. 4 position in the Choate-Deerfield double dual meet, she had coaches and fans telling her for the entire race that she had a pack of Choate runners and a pack of Deerfield runners bearing down on her. Caitlin acknowledged the situation and calmly held them all off, ensuring two team wins that day. One week later, Caitlin had a break-through race against Greenwich at home. After a solid first mile, she chased down the leader from Greenwich in the second mile, and the two dueled to the finish. The Greenwich star finished just a stride ahead of Caitlin, and Caitlin's tenacious racing brought her under the 20-minute milestone with a time of 19:49. LCXC looks forward to three more years of Caitlin Farrell thrills.
BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL 2010
The varsity football team had a solid season this fall as it continues to build itself into a New England power. The young men reported to preseason practice with a great attitude and were prepared to get to work with a rigorous preseason regimen. The team responded well, bonded quickly, and showed promise by playing well in several scrimmages. The season started on a high note, with our first ever win against Andover, breaking a fifteen game winless streak against the Big Blue. The Pelicans continued to have success on the field with victories against Hotchkiss, Trinity Pawling and a huge Parents’ Weekend win over Avon Old Farms. This season’s 4-4 record also represents the first non-losing season since 1996. The team relied heavily upon senior captains Aaron Barret, Caleb Harris and Anthony Knowlton to bring several new players together with those returning in the program. Seniors Brandon Brito, James Kavanagh, Varun Konanki, Michael Moore, James Yun and Nick Szczerbickyj gave their all to the team during their senior seasons, and post-graduates Sam Artenstein, Drew Ghio, Jared Roberts, Chai Reece, Danny Farley, Ladarius Drew and Sherman Peoples added depth, skill and experience to the team. The Pelicans also relied on several juniors and sophomores who played pivotal roles this year. The future of the program looks bright! The coaches would like to thank the seniors for their dedication to their teammates. Thanks too, to the parents, the tailgate committee, the administration and support staff at Loomis Chaffee School, our wives, significant others, friends and families for all of their support this fall.
Awards
MVP – Chai Reece - Chai embodied everything that one could ask for in a football player. He is very intelligent, has an outstanding work ethic, is extremely tough, and is a tremendous competitor. Chai injured his hamstring in preseason camp and played through a great deal of pain all season. However, it did not keep him from intercepting eight balls this fall and scoring four touchdowns in the Hotchkiss game alone. It is tough to determine which was his most impressive performance of the season, a kick off return against Deerfield, in which he reinjured his hamstring, and then proceeded to outrun the Deerfield team while holding on to his injured thigh, or after not being able to practice for the next week, to come back to play against Avon Old Farms the next Saturday. In that game he had multiple tackles, defended several passes, an interception, and the game winning touchdown catch with little time left on the clock.
Coaches Award – Caleb Harris – Caleb decided to dedicate himself to football after he finished his freshman year. This was not an easy decision, considering he was a member of a team that had one victory that year and had only three in the previous four years. However, it was a decision that set him apart from others, because he wanted to accomplish something great. The next season, as a sophomore, Caleb played all but seven snaps as a 180-pound lineman on a team that did not win a game. Caleb continued to dedicate himself to football. As a junior, Caleb was 195 pounds; he was faster and stronger and was asked to change positions to linebacker for the good of the team. Caleb did not complain, he worked hard every day, and helped lead his team to two victories. However, one of the victories was not a common one, it was the defending New England Champion, Hotchkiss and it broke a long Loomis losing streak (It was also Hotchkiss’ only loss during the regular season that year.). As a senior, and now captain, Caleb has continued to work tirelessly in the weight room, and came to preseason at a lean 215 pounds. Caleb again proved to be the consummate team player as he moved back to defensive end, his natural position, as well as playing center and anchoring the offensive line. Caleb’s dedication to football, his teammates and to Loomis has been instrumental in the revival of the Loomis football program. Caleb has accomplished exactly what he committed himself to four years ago.
Unsung Hero – James Yun - James’ contributions to the football program have been tremendous. He has accepted every role that he has been asked to fulfill over the past three years without complaint and he has executed them to the best of his ability. James has been completely committed to the football program and has been an extremely valuable member of the team. First and foremost, offensive linemen get very little recognition, unless they miss a block. James is an offensive lineman; he does not get to touch the ball and during games he is asked to block opponents who are often 10 inches taller and 60 pounds heavier than he is. During practice, not only did he have his offensive responsibilities, but we also asked him to play scout team, so that our defensive lineman would get a realistic look at our opponent’s offense. Not only did James do as we asked, but he always worked to improve his play and he took advantage of every opportunity that he had to become a better athlete. James is the epitome of an “Unsung Hero.” He never knew what his role would be week to week, but he was always ready to perform, setting his own personal glory aside for the success of the team. James set an example this fall for all athletes to follow.
All New England Team: Chai Reece and Danny Farley All New England Honorable Mention: Caleb Harris
2010 VARSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER
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2010 LOOMIS CHAFFEE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SUMMARY
CANTERBURY INVITATIONAL LC 23 Hotchkiss 33 3rd/16 LC 24 Taft 33 LC 23 NMH 36
SHALER INVITATIONAL CRH 22 LC 34
1ST/11 DField 17 LC 41
LC 18 TP 45 FOUNDERS LEAGUE @ LC 2nd/9 DUAL MEET RECORD: 5-1 NEW ENGLANDS @ NMH 6th/11
HARRIER YEAR YEARS JV YEARS V LCXC TIME
David Balise 12 1 1 17:16 David Barnes 12 1 1 17:58 John Bellizzi 11 2 1 20:22 Eugene Cho 11 1 1 20:45 Riley Clark-Long 12 1 1 17:39 Michael Curtin* 11 3 1 18:49 Michael Danielczuk 12 0 1 17:40 Ben Hiskes # 12 1 1 16:45 Michael Horowicz @ 13 1 1 17:51 Victoria Johnson 12 0 1 manager James Jurgens 11 1 1 19:19 Phil Kagan 11 3 1 20:43 Austin King 12 0 1 17:40 Tate Knight @ 14 0 1 17:52 Evan Mulbry 11 3 1 24:49 Ryan Palm*# 11 0 3 16:21 Nathan Papermaster 12 1 1 manager Eli Robbins @ 13 0 1 17:51 Jack Russo 11 1 1 19:36 Alec Schwab* 11 0 3 18:26 Andrew Shichman 12 0 1 17:40 Jake Verter 12 1 1 17:49
*elected captains #All-Founders League Team @All-New Englands JV
MOST VALUABLE RUNNER MOST IMPROVED RUNNER Ryan Palm David Balise
FOUNDERS LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE COACHES’ AWARD RUNNER Michael Curtin Alec Schwab
COACHES ANDREW BARTLETT & PETE GWYN & SALLY KNIGHT & JOE NEARY
2010 LOOMIS CHAFFEE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SUMMARY
With a team that typically runs 60-strong, leadership is vital, and every single one of our seniors steps up to lead in the Pelican harriers. This year, in addition to sharing leadership with their fellow seniors in daily practices and particularly in our intra-squad mock meets, our elected tri-captains— Michael Curtin, Ryan Palm, and Alec Schwab—have distinguished themselves as some of the best leaders LCXC has ever seen. Each of them is honored with an award tonight:
Michael, who is one of just three four-year Pelican runners, we recognize as LCXC’s greatest ambassador and the Pelican who best represents all that LCXC is about. This year, we honor him with the Founders League All-League Award, and we thank him for all the time and energy he has invested in not only his own cross country successes, but also those of his teammates and of, too, his Founders League competitors.
Ryan, we recognize as the team’s incomparably Most Valuable Runner. In addition to running number one for the team in every race of the season, Ryan garnered Founders League All-Star status for the third year in a row by way of his overall 6th place finish in the championship race held at Choate the week before the New England championships.
Alec, we honor with this year’s Coaches Award, presented to him in recognition of the unfailing optimism and generous camaraderie he shared with his teammates even as significant illness kept him from competing in all but one race of his senior season. As he has in track and cross country seasons past, Alec shared with his teammates a determination, discipline, and competitive spirit both contagious and incomparable. Our thanks, Alec.
Our final award tonight goes to our Most Improved Runner. Every year, every runner makes improvements; however, only once in a blue moon does a runner move from back-of-the-JV-pack to front-of-the-varsity-pack. Thanks to a summer of concerted mileage and more, David Balise raced as our third fastest runner in all but one competition this season. Congratulations, David!
LCXC SENIORS:
JOHN BELLIZZI: Like many athletes, John joined the LCXC program eager to begin his winter wrestling season in the best shape possible…and soon found himself to be a bona fide harrier! Never tentative about his ability to give 100 percent to ever workout, every race, never injured, always upbeat, always can-do, John has brought a quiet leadership into the midst of our 60-strong team, bringing teammates with him as he has steadily lowered his race times and increased his speed, endurance, and strength. LCXCers all (especially your intrasquad grand-finale-winning LCSXC team!) will miss you, John!
EUGENE CHA: Among the goals Eugene set for himself for this senior year season was that of providing leadership to his younger teammates: Eugene not only met this goal, but, in the eyes of his coaches, surpassed it. At season's end, when most runners done with their competitive season opted to stay on campus to partake in Kent Day activities, Eugene suited up (truly, in spiffy shirt and tie) as team manager and travelled with the New Englands competitors for a long day of races up at Deerfield. Though he came up a bit shy of his goal of running a sub-20:00 5 km, Eugene worked hard on the trails (when his legs were feeling good) and in the fitness center (when his shins would act up) and always set brisk pace and high bar for anyone in his vicinity. Congratulations, Eugene, on a most memorable LCXC career!
MICHAEL CURTIN: As elected tri-captain, Mike did everything a coach could desire, everything a team could desire, everything a teammate could desire, and then some...and all of his own initiative. Truly, Mike wore the role of captain like it was custom made for him: all four of the coaches concur that he has been one of the finest team leaders of our coaching careers. In reviewing Michael's goals sheet for the year, I'm not surprised to discover that among his aspirations for senior year was to "have a happy and unified team" and indeed, that we did, in much thanks to Mike. In addition to knocking his personal best down to a handsome 18:49 (on the home course), Mike raced consistently in the scoring cadre of the JV race, top 12 or so for the team as a whole. Congratulations, Mike, and thank you for all you've contributed to the success and camaraderie of LCXC these past four years!
JAMES JURGENS: Starting the season with slight handicap (of broken wrist!), James squandered not a minute of possible practice time, figuring out alternative exercises for hard circuits drills that involved weight upon arms, and working that much harder in all of the runs. Ultimately, he not only reached his goal of running a sub 19:30 5km, but had the added pleasure of doing so in the last home meet of his LCXC career (in the Trinity-Pawling race). Perhaps most significant of all, however, was James's New Englands participation: no pun intended, James made huge strides this season, and earned his spot on the Deerfield starting line with uninterrupted and uncomplaining hard work and hard workouts. Congratulations, James, and thank you for all you've contributed to LCXC.
PHIL KAGAN: Coming down with mono was definitely not among Phil's goals for this season; however, despite the significant delay in his return to running with his LCXC team, Phil managed to make the season a memorable one, ultimately toeing the line for the Founders League race at CRH in mid-November. In addition to sharing as much of his recovery time with the team as made sense (joining in the team meetings and dinner and in the Thursday afternoon study halls), Phil sustained palpable team spirit. As soon as he was cleared to run, Phil moved quite naturally into a leadership role among the harriers training at his pace. Many thanks, Phil, for all you've shared with LCXC these four years: we will miss you!
EVAN MULBRY: Evan determined that this was to be the season of silent shins, and did everything he could to keep those lower legs quiet; however, for all his best efforts, the shins once again shrieked at the rigors he imposed upon them, and for much of the season, Evan was limited to non-impact alternative workouts. With unflagging determination, nary a complaint ever, and a contagious determination to make the most of fitness center and pool workouts, Evan became literal leader of our wounded harriers. One of his teammates noted, "Evan's circuits are even harder than HARD circuits!" Truly, all four coaches concur: Evan has been an unbelievable asset to his team this year, as much because of as in spite of his ability to run as he most longed to run. Most remarkable and wonderful of all was, absolutely, Evan's rallying to race in the Founders League Championships, where his time was far from the goal he'd set for himself back in August, but his determination and positive attitude set sterling example for Pelican teammates. Many thanks, Evan, for all that you've shared with LCXC these four years!
RYAN PALM: Though he was our number one runner all season long, I don't think Ryan really reveled in the role until the day he crossed the finish line not just first for the Pelicans, but first overall: his savvy and spirited homecourse race in the Taft/NMH/Hotchkiss meet was most memorable not just for that win, but for the broad smile that he wore throughout the entire afternoon, and no doubt, well into the next week! As elected tri-captain, Ryan led the 60-strong crew through daily warmup routines, peppered with impromptu mini- lectures on sleep and diet. Coming a close second to that wonderful first-time-finishing-first race was definitely Ryan's 16:20 win at the Shaler Invitational, where he led his team to overall victory and broke by a second his personal best from the 2009 season. Special congratulations in order, too, for Ryan's strong Founders League race and third year of All-League honors. Many thanks, Ryan, for all of the strong races, leadership and camaraderie you've shared with LCXC.
JACK RUSSO: Jack makes every single workout, every single race, look like fun, look like exactly what he hoped and planned for that day, even as he keeps his brow relaxed and sets his gaze firmly on the back of the fellow in front on him, sets his goal on the fellow beyond that. With his bright smile and brisk step, he has made LCXC that much more fun, that much more fleet, for Pelican harriers all. A leader by example each day, Jack stepped up as most energetic and inspiring leader of his feisty intrasquad team: they, and we all, will miss you next year, Jack!
ALEC SCHWAB: Ready to run on any day that his body gave him the go ahead, and ready to bike alongside or head up to the fitness center for alternative workout with fellow sidelined LCXCers on days the body said so, Alec made the absolute most of his senior season, wasting not a moment with what-ifs and should-have-beens. As elected tri-captain, Alec led his team by example, in attitude and in fortitude. That he was ready, eager, and able to toe the line for the CRH/Deerfield/LC meet at Choate midseason speaks hugely to how much Alec desired to contribute even more tangibly to the team and the team experience this season. While he had every intention of making his contributions by way of swift races and high places this fall, Alec made contribution equally strong--if not stronger--by his sterling example and very presence. Many thanks, Alec, for all you've shared with LCXC (and yes, you can wear that "Cancer is my @#$*! tshirt to practice any time!)
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER 2010
Varsity Athletes Years on Varsity
Seniors Alexa Yow ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10 Captain
Madeline Gardner ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10 Captain
Emily Riccio ’07, ’08, ’09, ‘10
Emily Hughes ’07, ’08, ’09, ‘10
Kathy Yannopoulos ’09, ‘10
Sarah Byrne ’09, ’10
Morgan Kille ’09, ‘10
Kaily Williams ‘10
Kendra Waters ’10
Juniors Annabel Hess ’08, ’09, ’10 Asst. Captain
Maggie Coco ’08, ’09, ’10 Asst. Captain
Faith McCarthy ’08, ’09, ‘10
Liana Hinds ’08, ’09, ‘10
Breana Derella ’08, ’09, ‘10
Kelsey Adamson ’09, ‘10
Kyrstin Coughlin ‘10
Chloe Anderson ‘10
Sophomores Roxane Barbera ’09, ‘10
Sophie Kokoska ’09, ‘10
Danielle Marmer ’09, ‘10 Freshmen Danielle Snajder ‘10
Regular Season Record: 12 wins-3 losses-2 ties
Playoff Record: 1-1
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER 2010 SEASON SUMMARY
The varsity girl’s soccer team had another solid season falling just one game short for the New England championship. Some highlights of the season include a thrilling come from behind victory over Taft, scoring three goals in the last twenty minutes, taking the lead with only one-minute left to play when Kelsey Adamson found the back of the net. The demanding win over league foes Choate and Deerfield as the team’s chemistry became evident through the creative and unselfish play as Faith McCarthy, Liana Hinds and Maddie Gardner had their finest games of the season. The resiliency that was shown in the Suffield Academy game, despite all of the frustrations the team managed to keep pushing and come out on top as Faith McCarthy buried the game-winning goal with only two minutes left. The intense win over a feisty and physical Hotchkiss team was also memorable as the Pelican defense held off a talented attack. And of course the 2-1 win over Phillips Exeter as senior Emily Riccio scored her first goal of the year to force Loomis to the semi- finals of the New Englands. This season the Pelicans were led by a big group of seniors who will be greatly missed next year.
Senior captain Alexa Yow had to deal with adversity this season as she was sidelined for the entire fall due to an ACL injury. However, she managed to keep her spirits high and in turn continued to be a great leader on the team, always positive and encouraging to her teammates. Alexa’s talent was greatly missed on the field, but she continued to play a pivotal role on the team. On senior day, Alexa got what she was hoping for all season: to start in a game. She went in for the kick-off and came right out, but that moment on the field was a special one, one she won’t soon forget.
Co-captain Maddie Gardner had a solid season, her finest coming in the Deerfield game, as she was involved in four of the five Pelican goals, as well as the lone goal at Hotchkiss to secure the victory. Maddie brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the team and was a great player who made a lot happen and she will be hard to replace.
Kathy Yannopoulos and Emily Riccio are two seniors who brought an immense amount of positive energy and enthusiasm to the field each day. These two seniors always knew how to have fun and were two of the hardest workers on the team. Emily’s first goal could not have come at a better time as she struck a beautiful ball in the top of the goal to advance the team to the semi-finals of the New England tournament. Kathy constantly broke up plays and played solid defense all year. Both Emily and Kathy were extremely hard workers and their personalities and work ethic are impossible to replace.
Kendra Waters and Sarah Byrne played the outside back positions and both brought something special to the team. Kendra was a speedy defender and was always positive coming down to the field. Sarah was a very physical player who never let anyone by her with out a fight. Both were hard workers and consistent defenders and it will be hard to fill their spots in the upcoming seasons.
Kaily Williams was a speedy striker who used her speed to beat defenders to the goal. She always applied solid pressure and made the opposing defenders nervous every time she was on the field. She was always positive and will be missed in the upcoming years.
Morgan Kille was a consistently solid defender and through her hard work and gutsy plays, she prevented many offensive opportunities for opposing teams throughout the season. Morgan showed a lot of heart and passion for the game along with a solid work ethic and that combination is a great one to have and will be hard to replace.
Emily Hughes was plagued with injury for much of the season, yet she still showed up and showed her commitment to the team by continuing to encourage her teammates every chance she could. She will be missed.
Alex Stevenson is a very dedicated athlete and a strong leader, as she captained the talented JV squad. Alex never let up and maintianed a positive attitude throughout the entire season. She was constantly encouraging to her teammates and consistently led by example on and off the field. Her attitude and dedication made her an asset to the program and she will be missed by all.
Awards/Achievements
WWNEPSSA All-Star game players: Faith McCarthy, Liana Hinds, Breana Derella
All New England Honors: Faith McCarthy
All-State Honors
Faith McCarthy: Faith was and will continue to be an impact player on the field. The combination of her work ethic and her impressive talent is difficult to come by and is what sets her apart from the average player. Faith’s passion and dedication to the game is evident in the way that she plays. Faith led the team in points, amassing sixteen goals and eight assists for a total of forty points on the season.
Liana Hinds: Liana is an excellent player with a lot of talent and can make things happen any time she touches the ball. Her impressive skills and knowledge of the game make her stand out from the rest. She finished the season with ten goals and ten assists for thirty points.
Team Awards
Coach's award: Roxy Barbera This fall season, Roxy's hard work and consistent play made her a very solid and reliable defender for the team. She was the anchor of our defense and what an excellent job she did. Being the last defender back, keeping the defensive shape ultimately fell on her shoulders and she managed with confidence and poise. Roxy was encouraging to her teammates, never gave up on any battle and always came down to the field ready to play. Roxy's consistency and determination made her a pivotal component in the team's success.
MVP Breana derella Bre's position in the midfield was exhausting in itself, but to play it each day the way Bre did is something else. Bre truly embodies what it means to be a hard worker and never once did she slack off at any point in a game. She pushed through exhaustion and pain and never let either be any excuse to give anything but her best. In addition to her work ethic, Bre's talent and knowledge of the game has and will continue to make her an impressive soccer player.
VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY 2010 SEASON SUMMARY
The 2010 field hockey season has been the program’s best showing to date tying the enviable record of the 1991 squad who made it all the way to the semi- final round of the New England Class A tournament this tiny squad of 16 varsity athletes gave their all every day in practice and in games and came together to give parents and faithful fans a great ride this season. It was wonderful to see LC FH alumnae return to the field to cheer on their teammates and even better to defeat Westminster in the quarter-finals after losing 5-0 to the Martlets in the regular season. A huge debt of thanks go to our graduating seniors: Katie Shea, and her sister Caroline, whose spark and joy helped us to a come from behind defeat of Deerfield. This win truly BEGAN the season for our team when we realized we were much stronger than we had imagined and that TOGETHER we could accomplish anything. Memorable moments this season include Coach Yale-Loehr’s amazing ability to co-ordinate a dinner order while coaching a game against Milton Academy, dinner brought by the Crerend’s after the Sacred Heart game (is there a theme here?), beating Taft and Choate so completely that it is not even memorable. Our stellar comeback vs. Deerfield and having Claire Stover ’10 join us along with the jersey presentation by our captains to Caroline Shea! Delicious tailgate dinners organized by Christine Ryan and all of our amazing parents! A strong win against a talented Williston squad, scoring on Hotchkiss, nice shot Conney, and holding the Bearcats in suspense for 48 minutes. And of course our come back game against Westminster, in the New England Class A quarter-finals game! The girls played with such heart and tenacity, it was incredible! Our seniors, Katie Shea, Lindsey MacDonald, Mallory Collins, Alexandra Crerend and our three captains Emily Fluke, Laura McConney and Shannon Ryan have been nothing short of phenomenal this season. These ladies leave a lasting legacy for our juniors Chloe Alexander, Lindsay Gabow, Katie Mandigo, Devin Markison, Cally Moran, Emma Zeligson and new sophomores: Allison Byrne, Melissa Haganey and Lauren Yue. The season would be incomplete without the assistance and guidance of Coach Liz Yale-Loehr and our English “associate” Joachim Civico. A huge note of thanks to our wonderful parents for the food and the love and support and to the 2010 football team and coaching staff for their cooperation and sportsmanship every day this season sharing the turf field with our team so that we could improve our game. We could not have made the strides we did this season without the support from all of you. Thank you!
Loomis Chaffee 2010 Varsity Field Hockey Fall Athletic Awards
Much of the success of the 2010 varsity field hockey team can be directly attributed to the tone set this season by my assistant coach Liz Yale-Loehr and my dear friend Joey Civico. The team had its best season since 1991, with an 11-3-1 league record and an 11-4-2 overall record, making it all the way to the Class A NE Tournament semi-finals, this squad has produced 3 Academic All Americans: Alexandra Crerend, Emily Fluke and Laura McConney as well as Western NE All-Stars: Emily Fluke, Shannon Ryan and Cally Moran and two players on the All-New England Team: Emily Fluke and Cally Moran. Not to be overlooked is the commitment of our seniors Katie Shea, Lindsey MacDonald, Mallory Collins and Alexandra Crerend and our secret weapon, Katie Shea’s sister Caroline who helped us through many hurdles this season along with our three captains, the persistent Emily Fluke, the graceful Laura McConney and the passionate Shannon Ryan. Special thanks to the Football Team and Coaching Staff for sharing the turf field this year, it made all the difference for us and thanks to our managers Katie Kent and Heidi Taggart.
Emily Fluke: Most Valuable Player: Any coach who has had the opportunity to work with Emily Fluke breathes a sigh of relief when “Flukey” is on the field. Tenacious, determined, tough, hardworking, scary and Rock Star all spring to mind when describing Fluke’s athletic prowess. Often with a Bull’s-eye on her back, Emily played each game knowing she would be double and triple-teamed in the opponent’s defensive zone, and “taken out” if possible by opponents who were frustrated by her play. If you have ever watched her play field hockey you would shake your head and wonder why opposing coaches even bothered to try and contain her. It is like trying to stop a freight train. With the ease and acumen of Harry Houdini Emily can maneuver her way in and out of sticky situations and find the back of the net or an open teammate for the assist and leave the opposing team to shake their heads and ask... “When does she graduate?” For four-years Flukey has been a mainstay of the LC offensive force, this season she tallied 25 goals and 27 assists for the Pelicans, a true team player, LCFH will sorely miss the talent and leadership of this tremendous athlete for many years to come. We award the 2010 Most Valuable Athlete Award to Emily Fluke with our thanks for setting the bar for future Pelican athletes.
Laura McConney: Coaches’ Award: When Laura McConney is on your team, it is a given that things will run smoothly. Adept at interpersonal relationships, understanding what her coaches demand each day in practice, each week in games, knowing exactly what her teammates need, what the opposition will attempt and not getting flustered is all a part of Conney’s gift. What makes having Conney on your team even better is that she is like an Oasis in a sea of turmoil. Whether we are running sprints in the darkness, doing wall-sits with 90 lbs on our laps, dropping for pushups or down to the final seconds of over- time, Laura remains calm, cool and composed. She is unflappable and her teammates feed off of her, (like baby Pelicans.) Conney’s kindness and compassion for her teammates and her opponents is what sets her apart from her peers and her ability to communicate with her coaches, officials, her co-captains and her teammates in a way that is both respectful and humble has set the tone for our team this season. Laura has led the charge in and out of practice and games and for this we award her the 2010 Coaches’ Award. Thank you, Laura.
Shannon Ryan: Coaches’ Award: Five years ago I first laid eyes on an adorable little girl from Freedom, New Hampshire. With a smile that could light up a room and a desire to please both her coaches and her teammates Shannon Ryan quickly earned her spot as a freshmen on the varsity team alongside a feisty and rambunctious Emily Fluke. For many athletes playing alongside someone like Flukey could have been daunting, distracting and depressing, but not for the girl from New Hampshire. Shannon did what she does best. She played, with all her heart, all her soul and she embraced every moment of every practice, every game, every win and every loss with the same smile that has endeared her to so many of us here on the Island. Shannon became a calm, collected and composed athlete. She plays with all she has, all the time. I have pushed Shannon’s limits over the past four years, tried to see just how far I could get her to go, and she always gave us more, dug deeper and worked harder. She doesn’t give in and she doesn’t give up. As a co-captain with Conney and Fluke this season, Shannon offered her own gifts, possessing a passion for the game of field hockey, excellence in style and field sense, and a desire to not only improve as a player of the game, but as a captain for her teammates. It has been an honor and a pleasure to watch Shannon mature as an athlete and a person. For all that she has given and done to create a lasting legacy as a varsity field hockey player we award Shannon Ryan the 2010 Coaches Award, congratulations Shannon.
SEASON GAME SUMMARY:
Loomis Chaffee vs. Ethel Walker Scrimmage Hotchkiss vs. Loomis Chaffee Scrimmage Loomis Chaffee vs . Milton Academy 2-2 OT. Tie Andover vs. Loomis Chaffee 0-3 Loss Kingswood vs. Loomis Chaffee 10-0 Win Loomis Chaffee vs. Taft 3-2 Win Cvnt. Sacred Heart vs. Loomis Chaffee 5-0 Win Westminster vs. Loomis Chaffee 0-5 Loss Loomis Chaffee vs. Choate 4-1 Win Deerfield vs. Loomis Chaffee 4-3 Win Miss Porters vs. Loomis Chaffee 5-0 Win Suffield vs. Loomis Chaffee 4-1 Win Greenwich Academy vs. Loomis Chaffee 2-3 Loss Berkshire vs. Loomis Chaffee 5-1 Win NMH vs. Loomis Chaffee 6-1 Win Williston vs. Loomis Chaffee 3-2 Win Hotchkiss vs. Loomis Chaffee 1-2 Loss Loomis Chaffee vs. Kent 2-2 OT Tie Class A Quarter Finals vs. Westminster 3-2 Win Class A Semi Finals vs. Greenwich 2-1 Loss
LOOMIS CHAFFEE VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY 2010 ROSTER
No. Name Varsity Letters Class Hometown 24 Chloe Alexander ’09, ’10 2012 Manassas, VA 2 Allison Byrne ’10 2013 West Hartford, CT 19 Mallory Collins ’10 2011 Hingham, MA 28 Alexandra Crerend ’08, ‘10 2011 New Canaan, CT 12 Emily Fluke ’07, ’08, ’09, ‘10 2011 Forestdale, MA 17 Lindsay Gabow ’09, ’10 2012 Pelham, NY 18 Melissa Haganey ’10 2013 Franklin, MA 11 Lindsey MacDonald ’09, ‘10 2011 Wayland, MA 30 Katherine Mandigo ’09, ’10 2012 Cornwall, VT 25 Devin Markison ‘09 2012 Princeton, NJ 8 Laura McConney ’08, ’09, ’10 2011 Collegeville, PA 99 Caroline Moran ’08, ’09 ‘10 2012 Windsor, CT 13 Shannon Ryan ’07, ’08, ’09, ‘10 2011 Freedom, NH 7 Katherine Shea ’09, ’10 2011 Beverly, MA 5 Lauren Yue ’10 2013 Guilford, CT 6 Emma Zeligson ’10 2012 West Hartford, CT
Team Captains: Emily Fluke, Laura McConney & Shannon Ryan
Katherine Kent Manager 2013 West Hartford, CT Heidi Taggart Manager 2012 Princeton, NJ
Coaches: Bobbi Daugherty Moran, Liz Yale-Loehr & Joachim Civico
Team Awards/Accomplishments: 2nd Place Founders League 3rd Place Western New England Class A Semi-Finalist Class A New England Prep School Field Hockey Championships
Individual Awards: Western New England All-Star Team: Emily Fluke ‘11, Cally Moran’ 12, Shannon Ryan’11 All New England Team: Emily Fluke ‘11, Cally Moran’12 National Field Hockey Association Academic All-Americans: (Criteria: high school senior cumulative average of 3.5 GPA out of 4.0 non-weighted scale) Alexandra Crerend ’11, Emily Fluke ‘11, Laura McConney ’11 2010 Coaches Award: Laura McConney ‘11, Shannon Ryan ‘11 2010 MVP: Emily Fluke ‘12
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2010 SEASON SUMMARY
I was pleased with the growth of the soccer team this season. Everyone understands that growth does not follow a straight line. When it is in an upward direction life is good and all seems well. Previous seasons have been kind to the boys varsity soccer program as they have won numerous league titles, appeared in the New England playoffs perennially and won the New England title (3 times. I’m hazy on the facts here). However, the trick is how you handle the down moments of your individual and team development. This is a true analysis of character and we certainly had some great responses when put to the test this season.
Important contributions from returning class, juniors Dilan Casanovas-Mack and Jesse Wasserman anchored the team on the vertical extremities of the field while returning Varsity members Tyler Fan, Timothy Lyons, Dale Reese, and Nick Sailor stepped in and worked collectively to build the team’s strength in the middle of the field. Senior members Michael Choquette, John Kramer, Kikyung Lee, and Ignacio Otero offered some reliable time on the field and guided the team to an 11-5-1 record respectively. The boys on the field showed tenacity and determination at important moments throughout the season, most notably during the Westminster game were a late goal by the opponent had tied the game with less than 2 minutes to go. Reacting positively, Junior Dilan Casanovas-Mack and Senior captain John Kramer marched the ball down the middle of the field and returned the favor to Westi in 9 seconds, a truly remarkable way to win a game. This effort however could not have been done without the support of all team members and new comers, John Abraham, Francis Afriyie, Benjamin Colberg, Thomas Crandall, Charles Dorison, Michael Fishman, Matthew Gomes, Haris Kuljancic, Cole Mattran, Paul Richter, Gerard Sager, and Erik Stuer; who stepped into their new roles with gusto. Other notable games were the victories against Choate Rosemary Hall and Taft that help secure a spot in the tournament. Overall, the boys worked hard this year and put together a successful season.
It was a pleasure to coach a group of young men that were both competitive and supportive of one another. A special thanks to all the seniors on the team for their commitment to the soccer program as well as Captains Michael Choquette, John Kramer, and Jesse Wasserman for their guidance to the team. I believe that our status in the league was an honest one and that all the players should be proud of the honest commitment they put forth.
Captains Award-Michael Choquette Mike made some great strides in his development as both a player and a leader. He has always been the younger talented player so the leadership role was somewhat new to him. His high level of consistency as a player was respected from the start and was built upon as the season progressed. Congratulations
Most Improved-Dilan Cassanove Dilan matured both physically and tactically this year so much so that he became a major offensive threat for Loomis. He was both proficient technically around the box as well as being generous with his passes. To see this growth in this area of the field in one season is impressive.
Coaches Award-John Abraham John was a great addition to the Loomis program. In the past these awards were given to the player who “hustled” the most. This young man does not just run harder he runs smarter. He was the hardest working player in our games. The key here is that he raised his and the team’s level of effectiveness with his efforts. The program will be pleased he is a returning player.
Western New England All-Star Game: Michael Choquette & John Kramer
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2010 SEASON SUMMARY
Sat, 09/11/10 vs. LC Soccer Jamboree scrimmage
Mon, 09/13/10 vs. Wesleyan University scrimmage
Sat, 09/18/10 vs. Phillips Exeter Academy Loss 2-3
Mon, 09/20/10 vs. Springfield College – JV scrimmage
Wed, 09/22/10 vs. Brunswick School Win 3-1
Sat, 09/25/10 vs. Phillips Academy (Andover) Tie 2-2
Wed, 09/29/10 vs. Trinity-Pawling School Win 5-1
Sat, 10/02/10 vs. Northfield Mt Hermon Loss 1-3
Sat, 10/09/10 vs. Wilbraham & Monson Win 5-1
Wed, 10/13/10 vs. Salisbury School Win 4-1
Sat, 10/16/10 vs. Williston Northampton Win 2-1
Wed, 10/20/10 vs. Deerfield Academy Loss 2-4
Sat, 10/23/10 vs. Suffield Academy Win 3-0
Wed, 10/27/10 vs. Westminster School Win 2-1
Sat, 10/30/10 vs. Hotchkiss School Loss 0-1
Mon, 11/01/10 vs. Kingswood-Oxford Win 5-2
Wed, 11/03/10 vs. Avon Old Farms Win 5-1
Sat, 11/06/10 vs. Taft School Win 2-1
Wed, 11/10/10 vs. Choate Rosemary Hall Win 5-3
Sat, 11/13/10 vs. Kent School Loss 0-3
Wed, 11/17/10 vs. Andover (NE Tourney quarterfinals) Loss 2-3
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2010 TEAM ROSTER
No. Name Class Hometown Years Varsity
10 John Abraham 2012 Ile Perrot, QC 1 14 Francis Afriyie 2012 Sandy Hook, CT 1 6 Samuel Bellock 2012 Manchester, CT 2 7 Dilan Casanovas Mack 2012 Sant Ferriol 2 2 Michael Choquette (co-captain) 2011 Springfield, MA 4 4 Benjamin Colberg 2011 Charlottesville, VA 1 40 Thomas Crandall 2011 Somers, CT 1 15 Charles Dorison 2011 Longmeadow, MA 1 9 Tyler Fan 2012 Colchester, CT 2 22 Michael Fishman 2011 Glastonbury, CT 1 3 Matthew Gomes 2014 Middletown, CT 1 GK Connor Jacobson 2011 Avon, CT 2 16 John Kramer (co-captain) 2011 Glastonbury, CT 3 23 Haris Kuljancic 2012 Hartford, CT 1 13 Kikyung Lee 2012 Seoul 2 17 Timothy Lyons 2012 Glastonbury, CT 2 18 Cole Mattran 2011 South Windsor, CT 1 11 Ignacio Otero 2011 Queretaro 2 8 Dale Reese 2013 Rocky Hill, CT 2 24 Paul Richter 2011 Canton, CT 1 12 Gerard Sager 2011 Farmington, CT 1 21 Nicholas Sailor 2013 Bloomfield, CT 2 MGR Lauren Shaker 2011 Longmeadow, MA 2 39 Erik Stuer 2011 No. Chelmsford, MA 1 5 Jesse Wasserman (co-captain) 2012 Farmington, CT 3
Head Coach: Dave Farell Assistant Coaches: Andrew Hutchinson, Jay Thornhill Captains: Michael Choquette, John Kramer, Jesse Wasserman
LOOMIS CHAFFEE GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 2010
Roster: Gabriela Angelini MH 2011 1 yr Alyssa Hopson MH 2011 1 yr Dionna Rivers RH/MH 2013 1 yr Stephanie Nesbit MH 2010 1 yr Lindsay Silverman BS 2011 1 yr Brittany Lo L 2011 (captain) 3 yr Claire Kokoska OH 2011 (captain) 3 yr Jocelyn Toll OH 2011 2 yr Erin Currey S 2012 3 yr Haley Magwood RH 2013 1 yr
Team Awards: Erin Currey, Brittany Lo & Claire Kokoska were elected to represent Loomis Chaffee at the New England All-Star Tournament.
Season Summary: With 6 newcomers to the varsity squad, 2 of them first time players, the 2010 season had numerous questions. Fortunately, Loomis did return 3 starters including New England All- Stars Claire Kokoska and Brittany Lo but moved junior Erin Currey to the setter position. The team gelled quickly and played above their expectations early in the season. They suffered a tough loss to Andover (eventual New England champ.), but their coach commented this was one of the best Loomis teams he had seen in his career, likewise Loomis defeated eventual class B champ Miss Porter’s 3-0 early in the season; it was a strong start. In a big rivalry games versus Choate and Taft, Loomis suffered some early season adversity losing to Choate 3-1 and then Taft 3-2 in a heartbreaker. As a credit to their high character and resiliency they rebounded with impressive wins versus Exeter (at Exeter, first time in 10 years) and a big victory over #2 Hotchkiss and then followed up with a great win avenging their early season loss to Choate. Midway through the season the team was hit by injuries but once again in the face of adversity, overcame the new challenges and persevered going 5-3 to finish the season going 12-6 overall and earning the #4 seed in the New England tournament. The 2010 team came up short 3-2 in the quarterfinal match versus Choate but played great volleyball and has no regrets. This was another season that will go down as being very successful and leaving a positive legacy. The team would like to thank all of the family and friends that supported this team. Also, I would like to thank the Loomis Chaffee athletic department for their hard work and support as well.
Co-MVPs: Claire Kokoska: Claire embodies the true essence of a captain. She not only led the team physically with her play, led every offensive category, but she sincerely cared for her teammates and the well being of the team. She departs Loomis as a 2 time New England All- Star and has been a part of the most successful teams (in her 3 years) in LCVB history.
Brittany Lo: Brittany is the only 3 year starter at libero in recent LCVB history. She was a captain and was an inspiration not only for her play but as a competitor as she led the team in digs, passing and serving. She loved the game and her passion was contagious. She too was part of the most successful 3 year run in LCVB history.
Loomis Chaffee Fall 2010 Varsity Athletic Award Winners:
Boys Soccer: Captains’ Award: Michael Choquette Most Improved: Dillon Casanovas Mack Coaches’ Award: John Abraham Western New England All-Star Team: Michael Choquette & John Kramer
Football: MVP: Chai Reece Coaches’ Award: Caleb Harris Unsung Hero: James Yun All New England Team: Chai Reece, Danny Farley All New England Honorable Mention: Caleb Harris
Girls Soccer: Coaches’ Award: Roxy Barbera MVP: Breana Derella Western New England All-Star Team: Faith McCarthy, Liana Hinds, Breana Derella All-State Honors: Faith McCarthy, Liana Hinds All New England Honors: Faith McCarthy Boston Globe MVP Award: Faith McCarthy
Boys Water Polo: Most Improved: Ryan Shelby MVP: Addison Wright Coaches’ Award: Rob Carroll
Field Hockey: Coaches’ Award: Shannon Ryan Coaches’ Award: Laura McConney MVP: Emily Fluke Western New England All-Star Team: Emily Fluke, Caroline Moran, Shannon Ryan All New England Honors: Emily Fluke, Caroline Moran National Field Hockey Association Academic All-Americans: Alexandra Crerend, Emily Fluke, Laura McConney
Girls Cross Country: Rookie of the Year: Caitlin Farrell Coaches’ Award: Sarah Patrick Coaches’ Award: Lydia Heinrichs All Founders League Team: Brianna Malanga, Lydia Heinrichs, Sarah Patrick
Boys Cross Country: Most Valuable Runner: Ryan Palm Most Improved Runner: David Balise Coaches’ Award: Alec Schwab All Founders League Team: Ryan Palm All New England JV: Michael Horowitz, Tate Knight, Eli Robbins
Girls Volleyball: MVP: Claire Kokoska MVP: Brittany Lo New England All-Star Team: Erin Currey, Brittany Lo, Claire Kokoska