The varsity basketball team started the season with four wins and two losses. Victories came against Westminster, Salisbury, Brunswick, and St. Paul’s. Newcomers Mike Koch ’19, Bryce Nash ’19, Sam Fechner ’20, and Truth Harris ’20 have been the most consistent performers for the Pride thus far. Harris has led the team in scoring in most games and was named the Pride Athlete of the Week.
JV basketball began the season with a win over Westminster and a loss to Salisbury. In the loss, Marquese Ward-Morning ’21 scored 33 points—he will be counted on to provide instant offense for the squad.
The 3rd basketball team defeated Canterbury in their one contest prior to Christmas break.
Varsity hockey has gotten off to a slow start. They played some very good teams and have yet to find consistent scoring. The games have all been close due to the solid goaltending of senior Evan Ruschil. The defense corp has played well, led by Phip Waugh ’19 and Gabe Blanchard ’19. The team looks to improve their offensive production after the New Year.
JV hockey has a win against Salisbury and a hard-fought loss to Avon to begin their season. CK Giancola ’20 scored two goals in the victory and goalies Jack Sawyer ’20 and Jacob Provost ’22 have played very well in both games.
Third hockey has a mixture of experienced players and some who are totally new to the game. The Pride began the season with losses to Salisbury and Avon. Joey Doyle ’20 played well in goal in the two games.
The wrestling team is off to a good start. They had one duel match and traveled to three different tournaments. The coaches are very excited with the potential that this team has. This year’s squad is a nice mix of newcomers and veterans. Thus far, these wrestlers have performed quite well: freshmen Kyle Lee, Marcus Duell, Robbie Accomando; juniors Zack Conlan, David Bancroft, Kyle Hammel, Lucas Hughes; and seniors Peter Murray and Jake Conlan.
JV squash defeated Salisbury in their first match with a very inexperienced team. Tommy Li ’21, Kevin Li ’21, Nick Phillips ’21, and Peter Claro ’21 won their matches in that contest for the Pride.
The third squash team had one match before the break and they were defeated by Salisbury 3-4. CJ Mezzatesta ’20, Matt Bologna ’21, and Cole Governale ’22 were victorious in the matches.
Tune in to watch the winter season live!
by Brian Foster ’79