BASEBALL
The Trinity-Pawling baseball team enters the 2018 season looking to build on the success it had during their 2016 and 2017 campaigns. Training began for the Pride during the off–season this year, as players were able to take advantage of Trinity-Pawling’s winter Strength and Conditioning Program and the new indoor resources offered by the Smith Field House. The Pride kicked off the season this month making its fourth annual trip to Fort Pierce, Florida to train with the Florida Coast Spring Training Organization. A total of 22 players and 3 coaches enjoyed 6 straight baseball-filled days, highlighted by 6 non-league pre-season games against Dexter School, Phillips/Andover Academy, Gunnery School, and three Canadian teams.
The Pride returns several varsity players to the diamond this season including Connor Bastidas ’18 (P/IF), CJ McCarthy ’18 (OF), Nate Tanner ’18, (C/IF), Cam Woodin ’18 (IF/OF), AJ Bella ’18 (1B/OF), Matt Dow ’19 (OF/IF), Will Rickert ’19 (P/IF) and Trejyn Fletcher ’20 (OF/IF). The returning group is bolstered this year by several new Pride members including seniors/PG’s Jaz Burton (1B/OF), Alex Kohlhagen (P/3B), Marc Maestri (P/1B), Ryan Smith (P/OF) and junior Jesnel Soto (IF). The Pride will play in the competitive Founders and Colonial Leagues, which include college prep schools throughout western New England. The Pride’s baseball coaching staff includes Mike Webber P’17, P’18, Josh Collins ’95, and Ralph Fedele ’04.
GOLF
The Trinity-Pawling golf team boasts a solid core with three returning varsity players this season. Max Levine ’20, Kyle Miller ’18, and Jack Kong ’18 lead the way for the Pride, as they continue to build on their success from last season. The golf team has expanded with the addition of several new golfers advancing from the JV level, who are working to improve their skills and represent the Pride well. While the team is relatively young, they aim to work hard, perform well, and attain both individual and team goals.
LACROSSE
A trip to Orlando, FL this month kicks off the 2018 season, where varsity hopefuls engage in a week of practice, team building, and leadership training. This year’s senior-led team will provide a good foundation for teamwork and collaboration as they lead from the front and help many new faces acclimate to the competitive Founders League play. Seniors Marc Welch and Will DePalma assume the reins as captains—they aim to bring the boys together quickly, and have set the bar high. Returners will step up and build off their momentum of last year, with Scott Stensrud ’19 playing the LSM position, as well as Ryan McBeth ’19 at the midfield position. With eight committed players, the Pride will represent the School well. Many new additions and rising underclassmen add to the team’s competitive spirit—striving for a successful season.
TENNIS
First year Coach Kraig Odabasian starts the 2018 tennis season with five returning players in the squad. William Yau ’18, Charlie Duggan ’18, Pablo Salvo Moreno ’18, Andrew Zhang ’20, and Jake Pong ’18 each bring at least one year of experience to the courts this spring to compete in the competitive Founders League. The new tennis courts continue to offer players the premier tennis facility in the League.
TRACK AND FIELD
The Pride will continue to challenge themselves against some of the best high school track & field programs in the country. With a strong core and many new athletes, the team will build upon last year’s success. The distance squad will capitalize on the momentum of a successful cross country season. There are many key contributors this season, including returning coaches Knox Sutterfield, Jim McDougal, and Kevin Richards, who give individual attention as they assist with the personal growth of each athlete across 17 events.
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