Fall Sports Season Recap!

Field Hockey

The Lions secured their third straight Friends Schools League (FSL) Championship this year. While they faced a challenging non-league schedule, they went undefeated in league play (10-10 overall). The season peaked with a 3-1 championship victory over Westtown, supported by an "electric" atmosphere and a dedicated student fan section.

• Key Stats: Goalkeeper Abby Szafran recorded a massive 25 saves in a single game against Springside Chestnut Hill.
• Championship Scorers: Olena Abakah-Williams (assisted by Olivia Sweigard), Molly McCabe (assisted by Isabel Waelchli), and Lily Odhner
• Captains: Seniors Molly McCabe, Isabel Waelchli, and Mary Vandegrift
• Honors & Awards: * All-League First Team: Molly McCabe, Isabel Waelchli, Abby Szafran, Olivia Sweigard, and Sadie Hasen
  • All-League Honorable Mention: Olena Abakah-Williams, Lily Odhner, and Nora Kurtiak
  • Team Awards: Georgie Fowler (Most Improved), Mary Vandegrift (Special), Molly McCabe (MVP), and Abby Szafran (Coaches)
• Coaching Staff: Sarah Cooper Waelchli and Caitlin Irwin, with guest coaches Trina Asplundh, Spring Silverman, and Aline Brown

Read more about the championship game here. 

 

Football

The football team finished with a 4-5 record in a season defined by dramatic swings. Highlights included a blowout win over Jenkintown and a thrilling last-minute touchdown to win on Charter Day. The team celebrated its seniors during a final home game against Executive Education Charter.

• Offensive Leaders: QB Moses Bruno (1,083 passing yards, 8 TDs), Elijah Jean (448 rushing yards, 8 total TDs), Shane Bradley (489 receiving yards, 5 TDs), and Porter Brown (set the season record for pancake blocks)
• Defensive Leaders: Michael Pacitti (50 tackles, 2 INTs) and Lowen Swierczynski (8 TFL, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries)
• Graduating Seniors: Elijah Jean, Cole Gainsley, Shane Bradley, Hayden Beck, JJ Garvin, Jason Kitahama, Atticus Stein, Jason Killich, Logan Brown, Samir Scriven, Cole Corwell, and Porter Brown

Season stats

Season highlights

Boys Soccer

Finishing with an 8-6-1 record, the boys soccer team earned the #6 seed in the playoffs. The squad utilized a strong defensive rotation to collect five shutouts over 15 games and relied on a high-powered offense led by veteran seniors.

• Roster & Positions:
  • Captains: Quincy Wade, Khalif Frazier, and Remzi Andic
  • Goalkeepers: Michael Kennedy and Ladi Ashiru-Balogun
  • Defense: Anton Kuzowsky, Lucas Tait, Truman Orthwein, and Ryan Farrington
  • Midfield: Remzi Andic, Boden King, Marko Kuzowsky, Ty Junge, Cole Odhner, Eli Martin, and Joey Greenberg (team-high 12 assists)
• Honors: Quincy Wade (All-League, 10 goals) finished his career 5th in all-time ANC points. Khalif Frazier (Honorable Mention) led the team with 13 goals
• Graduating Seniors: Khalif Frazier, Quincy Wade, Anton Kuzowsky, Ladi Ashiru-Balogun, and Liam Conaron

 

Tennis

With a roster of 16 athletes, many of whom were brand new to the sport, the tennis team focused on technical growth and tactical understanding. Though they finished with 2 wins, many matches were much closer than the final scores indicated, often pushing into multiple deuces.

• Award Winners:
  • Abby Alden: Most Improved Player
  • Vanessa Coleman: Most Valuable Player
  • Zoe Martin: Coaches' Award for outstanding leadership

 

Volleyball

The varsity volleyball team ended their season 6-11. The year was highlighted by a stunning comeback against Girard College, where the Lions erased a 0-10 deficit in the final set to win 15-13. They also successfully raised over $1,000 for the Side-Out Foundation during their "Dig Pink" breast cancer awareness event.

• Honors & Awards:
  • Naomi Synnestvedt: MVP and All-League Honorable Mention
  • Morgan Pitcairn & Quinn Nowak: Coaches' Awards
  • Maddie Conlon: Special Recognition Award
  • Bailey Odhner: Most Improved Player