Jonathan Tillen, Layout Staff
December 8, 2023
GIRLS VARSITY HOCKEY
Captains: Sophia Levering (Class I), Olivia Maffeo (Class I), Jaime Griswold (Class I), Ainsley Gray (Class I)
Coaches: Thomas Resor, Steve Cedorchuk (Ceda), Stephanie Boulay, Kaitlin Spurling, Amanda Boulier
One word to describe the team: Spirited
Team rituals: Same cheers before each period, Fancy dress
Team motto: Do it
Season goals: Win ISLs, Win NEPSACs
Favorite team dinner: Steak tips, Chicken parm
Favorite team dress: Blackout fancy
Hype/warmup songs: “Don’t Leave (Throttle Remix)” by Snakehips & MØ, “Pon de Replay” by Rihanna
Games to look forward to: Williston, Andover, Milton
What did you wish the school knew about your team: It’s Mr. Resor and Ceda’s last season as our coach. They have dedicated so much of their lives to this team, and this program would not be what it is today without them.
BOYS VARSITY SQUASH
Captains: Hudson Poirier (Class I), Joshua Levine (Class I), Nico Brown (Class II)
Coaches: Mike Tootill, Thoboki Mohohlo
One word to describe the team: United
Team rituals: Bandanas, Corner snacks
Team motto: Drive Deep
Season goals: Win NEPSACs and Nationals
Favorite team dinner: Pizza
Favorite team dress: Coat and tie
Hype/warmup songs: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
Games to look forward to: Tabor, Belmont Hill, Milton, Nationals
What did you wish the school knew about your team: We’re fun to watch.
GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL
Captains: Tori Balser (Class I), Grace Oliver (Class I), Nasi Simmons (Class I), Tahira Muhammad (Class I), Christina Pham (Class II)
Coaches: Alex Gallagher, Carly O’Hern, Vinny Bui, Cece Reyes, Charmaine Jordyn
One word to describe the team: Ambitious
Team rituals: Pre-game dance and slap it up
Team motto: Ohene
Season goals: To go undefeated and win ISLs and NEPSACs
Favorite team dinner: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite team dress: Sweatsuits
Hype/warmup songs: “We Ready” by Archi Eversole
Games to look forward to: Tabor, Tilton, Dexter (in TD garden), Rivers doubleheader with the boys
What did you wish the school knew about your team: We wish the school knew how much work we put in.
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL
Captains: Riggs Catlin (Class I), Raul Cruz (Class IV)
Coaches: Oris Bryant, Jaime Gallagher, Edgar De Leon, Joseph Day, Mike Perry
One word to describe the team: Young
Team rituals: Coach De Leon’s moment of silence before every game
Team motto: All in
Season goals: Playoffs, improve more than last year
Favorite team dress: Sweatsuits
Hype/warmup songs: “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
Games to look forward to: Roxbury Latin, BB&N, Tabor
What did you wish the school knew about your team: We have 17 home games, come show support.
GIRLS VARSITY SQUASH
Captains: Mia Kim (Class I), Shivani Gulati (Class I)
Coaches: Andrea Gardos
One word to describe the team: Supportive
Team rituals: End-of-season costume practice, tennis game
Team motto: Defend the Legacy
Season goals: win NEPSACs, beat Winsor, have a good time
Favorite team dinner: Comellas
Favorite team dress: Twin Day
Hype/warmup songs: “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé
Games to look forward to: Milton, Winsor, Middlesex
What did you wish the school knew about your team: We wish more people knew how fun squash is to watch even if you don’t play or know the rules.
VARSITY WRESTLING
Captains: Alastair Rose (Class I), Charlie Hall (Class I), Matthew Loose (Class I), Aidin Bina (Class I)
Coaches: Charles Danhof, Steve Jordan, Coach Yeh, Coach Bearse, Coach Fabrizio, Ryan Hargraves
One word to describe the team: Dangerous
Team rituals: Word of the Day, Open the Gate
Team motto: Smile through the pain
Season goals: Top 5 at New Englands and ISL Championship
Favorite team dinner: Chicken Parm
Favorite team dress: Blazer and tie
Hype/warmup songs: Russian Rap, “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus
Games to look forward to: Roxbury Latin
What did you wish the school knew about your team: Wrestling’s actually fun to watch.
VARSITY SKIING
Captains: Hunter Patterson (Class I) Ellie Batchelder (Class I)
Coaches: Fredrick Hollister, Mary Kelley, Aaron Duphily, Ellie Scott
One word to describe the team: ZOOM
Team rituals: Annual Nashoba Park Run, Pre-Race Glitter, Ski Camp
Team motto: Send it.
Season goals: Win ISLs and be top 5 at NEPSACs
Favorite team dinner: Shake Shack
Favorite team dress: Ski Team Valentine’s Twin Day
Hype/warmup songs: “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Games to look forward to: NEPSACs, JETPACs
What did you wish the school knew about your team: We are always cold.
BOYS VARSITY HOCKEY
Captains: Tyler Bloomfield (Class I), Teddy MacAusland (Class II), Dennis Davidson (Class II), Kyle O’Leary (Class II)
Coaches: Brian Day, Mark Spence, Dan Mcgoff, Colin Stevens
One word to describe the team: Hard-Working
Team rituals: Team hymn before walkout
Team motto: Playing for each other
Season goals: Win Flood Marr, ISLs, NEPSACs
Favorite team dinner: Chicken Parm
Favorite team dress: Pea coats
Hype/warmup songs: “Welcome to The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance
Games to look forward to: St. Sebastians
What did you wish the school knew about your team: Support from fellow students can sway the outcome of a game!
(Photo Credits: Teams’ Respective Captains)
