With the end of the first semester, the winter sports teams (Varsity Boys Swim and Dive, Varsity Girls Swim and Dive, Varsity Girls Gymnastics, Varsity Wrestling, Junior Varsity Boys Basketball, Varsity Boys Basketball, Junior Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Scholastic Bowl, and One-Act Play Competition) have brought their seasons to a close.
Varsity Boys Swim and Dive
Led by senior captain Jacen Fletter and junior captains Gavin Wehr and Evan Wisner, Varsity Boys Swim and Dive had an amazing season with many swimmers setting new personal records. A combined win with the Varsity Girls Swim and Dive team, the guys racked up a win against Green Run on Friday, December 1st.
The team ended up sending ten swimmers to regionals, including sophomore Gabe Johnson, sophomore Tyler Koepp, and senior Dylan James. Koepp also earned a spot in the state competition where he placed fifth in the 200 Y Free finals and in the 100 Y Back finals. Congratulations to Varsity Boys Swim and Dive on an amazing season, and be sure to keep an eye out for head coach Drema Biron and her team in the pool next winter.
Varsity Girls Swim and Dive
Led by junior captains Ayana Acevedo, Chloe Nelson, and Anna Rufh, Varsity Girls Swim and Dive made a powerful statement this season with the addition of new members. A combined win with the Varsity Boys Swim and Dive team, the ladies racked up a win against Green Run on Friday, December 1st.
“My favorite part was how everyone on the team was like a giant family,” said junior Madison Peppers. “We would do pasta parties every Thursday and just hang out. We all improved with our skills and I loved watching everyone get better every practice.”
The team ended up sending nine swimmers to regionals, including freshman Magdalena Kress, freshman Ruby Hatch, and sophomore Ruby Bombaugh-Bernstein. Congratulations to our SunDevil lady swimmers on a great season, and be sure to keep an eye out for head coach Catie Bond and her team in the pool next winter.
Varsity Girls Indoor Track
Varsity Girls Indoor Track had a milestone-filled season with many runners setting new personal records at meets and regional championships. A major frontrunner for the SunDevils, sophomore Adyson Jordan, placed second in the Girls 500 Meter Dash at Beach District meets #3 and #4, as well as third in the Girls 500 Meter Dash at regionals. The team also placed first in the 4X400 meter relay at Beach District meet #2 with senior Katerina Reyes placing sixth in the Girls 500 Meter Dash at Beach District meet #4.
Jordan advanced to states on Tuesday, February 27th, where she placed 11th in the Girls 500 Meter Dash. Congratulations to Varsity Girls Indoor Track on an awesome season.
Varsity Boys Indoor Track
Varsity Boys Indoor Track had a spectacular season with the breakout of freshman Gabriel Lugo and senior King Evans. Lugo placed second in the Boys 300 Meter Dash at Beach District meets #2 and #3, along with Evans placing first in the Boys 55 Meter Dash at Beach District meet #2. The team placed first in the 4X200 and 4X800 meter relays at Beach District meet #2 with junior Jason Williams placing first in Boys Long Jump at Beach District meet #1.=
Lugo advanced to states on Tuesday, February 27th, where he placed 16th in the Boys 500 Meter Dash. Congratulations to Varsity Boys Indoor Track on an awesome season.
Varsity Girls Gymnastics
Varsity Girls Gymnastics had nothing short of an amazing season with many new additions, as well as top returners, adding to the fresh competition. Sophomore Chase Udan, who returned for her second season, was an all-around powerhouse for the SunDevils this year, placing first overall versus Princess Anne and Green Run on Thursday, February 1st. Team highlights include defeating Tallwood on Thursday, January 25th with a final score of 120.125 to 111.35, as well as celebrating senior co-captain Samantha Brown during senior night on Wednesday, December 14th.
“Our team has a great bond and the girls push each other in a positive way,” said head coach Robin Lusk-Stancil. “We also have a very young team with only three upperclassmen, so we have so much room for growth over the next three years.”
Varsity Girls Gymnastics concluded their season at regionals on Saturday, February 3rd. These gymnasts should be proud of their hard work and dedication this season.
Varsity Wrestling
Varsity Wrestling had a great season with seniors Jayden Platt and Kyree Flammer leading the wrestlers to many tournament and regular season wins. Regular season victories include hard-fought wins over Booker T. Washington, Manor and Landstown. Flammer also placed second at the Toys for Tots tournament in January with junior Hunter Elliot placing third at the Toys for Tots tournament and the Hornet Classic Tournament in December.
“I [felt] like I was a part of a family,” said sophomore Lucy Hicks. “Coming to practice six days a week really helped everyone get better day by day. From the beginning to the end, I have seen everyone make so much improvement.”
The team finished out their season with the celebration of senior night on Wednesday, January 17th. Flammer also advanced to states on Sunday, February 8th, where he placed fourth. Congratulations to head coach Gabriel Crawford and his wrestlers on an exceptional season.
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball ended their season with a final record of 10-2, ending on an eight game winning streak. With the majority of the roster being freshmen, the boys totaled up wins against Bayside, Ocean Lakes, Denbigh, First Colonial, and came close against Cox and Landstown.
Kudos to Junior Varsity Boys Basketball on their hard work and determination this season. Keep a close eye next winter, as head coach Daniel Diaz has spots to fill with the departure of three sophomores.
Varsity Boys Basketball
Led by seniors Trevor Thorthon, Kaemon Khan, Timothy James Jr., Antonio Lemons, Daisaun Perkins, and Timothy Mobley, Varsity Boys Basketball finished their regular season with a final record of 15-7. Throughout the season, head coach Lloyd Deloatch emphasized the implementation of the “Relentless” mindset on and off the court, and how departing seniors should remain “Relentless Forever.”
The team concluded their season with a first round regional playoff loss to Indian River 55-53, with Khan and James Jr. also making second team all-region. Despite the loss, these athletes should be proud of their efforts and “Relentless” mindset this season.
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball had an amazing season with many blowout wins over their opponents. The girls beat Ocean Lakes 44-24 on Wednesday, November 29th, and fought hard against Princess Anne, Kellam, and Kempsville later in the season.
Congratulations to Junior Varsity Girls Basketball and head coach Jermaine Norman on a season characterized by tenacity and grit, as the ladies kept their heads up when down against tough opponents.
Varsity Girls Basketball
Led by a total of nine seniors, Varsity Girls Basketball finished their regular season with a final record of 14-6. The ladies racked up wins against Bayside, Ocean Lakes, and Cox, and also blew out Tallwood with a final score of 73-8 on Friday, December 8th.
The ladies advanced to the regional semifinals by securing a regional quarterfinal win against Green Run, but were unable to advance further. The team lost to top-seeded Deep Creek with a final score of 64-41, but the ladies should still be proud of how much they have accomplished this season.
Varsity Scholastic Bowl
Coached by head coach Richard Hudak, Varsity Scholastic Bowl finished with a 3-7 regular season record. The team sailed to comfortable wins against Bayside, Landstown, and Kempsville and battled hard against Cox, Green Run, and Kellam.
“My favorite part about being on the team is being able to work together to come to quick decisions during the team round,” said sophomore captain Gwen Darrow. “It gets pretty stressful with answers coming in left and right, but it’s all part of the fun. The team started out a little stiff with some technical mishaps during games and practices, but throughout the season we worked hard.”
Ending their season with a loss to Princess Anne on Thursday, January 11th, the team put in lots of hard work and persistence to strengthen their skill sets and expand their knowledge, leading them to many fun matches. Congratulations to Varsity Scholastic Bowl on an amazing season.
One-Act Play Competition
The One-Act Play competition team took on the play “Emotional Baggage” this past winter, a play that has no lines. Led by senior actresses Caleigh Howell, Caroline Orr, and Phaedra Diacopoulos, the cast emphasizes the importance of movement to show the plot of the play, rather than traditional spoken lines, as well as the use of music to invoke a feeling of personal reflection.
The thespians ended their impressive run on Saturday, February 10th, where they placed second at regionals. Congratulations to “Team EmoBag” on their amazing performances and unwavering commitment, and be sure to check back next winter to see what play they will tackle next.
