Everyone deserves to be recognized for their dedication, hard work, and leadership throughout the fall sports season. We asked every fall sports coach to nominate a few players who have excelled in their sport on and off the field. Here’s what the student-athletes had to say.
Boy’s Soccer – Head Coach Anthony Clarke
Max Kalin – Senior
“I think that’s great that he acknowledged me. A lot of us work really hard. I know I work really hard. I also want to thank my teammates as we push each other, and that’s how we get better.”
Francesco Carabajal –
“I think it feels nice to be recognized and as captain this year, I think my standards are higher and they have always been higher.’’
Cross Country – Head Coaches: Joseph Rotella, Bobby Timinski
Emma Aponte – Senior
“I wanna thank my coach for recognizing me. I’m grateful to be a captain this year and to have a great team.”
Girls Tennis – Head Coach Jessica Matusz
Maddie Brenner – Senior
“I want to thank Coach Matusz and my teammates for making practices and matches a fun environment.”
Aleeza Raza – Senior
“I’d like to thank my coach for acknowledging me. I just can’t wait for the rest of the season and want to thank my team for being so supportive.”
Football – Head Coach Joe Goerge
Dylan Stevens – Sophomore
“I think it’s great to get recognized. I’m glad he acknowledged me. I try to be the best student athlete I can by working hard in school and giving it my all on the field.”
Joshua Allen – Senior
“I thank my coach for recognizing me, I definitely have to keep working though, and just give it my all daily.”
Girls Soccer – Head Coach Kristine Bradley
Melanie Alejandro – Senior
“I’d like to thank my coach for recognizing me. There have been some setbacks this season due to an injury I sustained, but I want to thank my team for being supportive.”
Marching Band – Mr. Kohn
Alex Grabon – Senior
“I am the drum major of the marching band. I’ve been with the program for five years. I’ve been doing my best to set a great example around me, and I just try my best at each rehearsal every day.”
Andross Rivas – Senior
“I thank my coach for the recognition. I am the guard captain. I’ve been with the guard for four years, I always bring my best attitude to help bring up team members so we can perform the best.”
Girls Volleyball – Head Coach PJ Jacovinich
Marissa Martinez – Junior
“That makes me feel really good. I feel I have put in a good amount of effort to help keep the team pumped and push everyone to want to succeed.”
Lina Caterino – Senior
“It’s my senior year, so I’m just really glad that I’m recognized by him, but I’m going to continue putting in hard work on and off the courts and staying focused in school.”
Cheerleading – Coach Dercole
Augushi Thaker – Senior
“I’d like to thank my coach for acknowledging me, and I’m really grateful for this recognition. And I just can’t wait to finish my senior year with my team this year, and we’ve had so much fun throughout the years.”
Samatha Morel – Sophomore
“That makes me feel good, and it makes me feel nice because being on the team, I think it’s important to just make sure everyone’s having a good time, and it wouldn’t be a team if you weren’t putting your all into it. Thank you”.
