SOCCER
WINTER 2025
DDear Curley Soccer Alumnus, ear Curley Soccer Alumnus,
Update Update
I hope all is well! My goal moving forward is to do a better job keeping everyone up to date regarding I hope all is well! My goal moving forward is to do a better job keeping everyone up to date regarding the happenings in the Curley Soccer program. The 2024 season finished up last month with all three the happenings in the Curley Soccer program. The 2024 season finished up last month with all three teams advancing to the MIAA “A” Conference Final. The varsity compiled a 16-3-3 record (ranked #2 teams advancing to the MIAA “A” Conference Final. The varsity compiled a 16-3-3 record (ranked #2 in The Sun rankings) and came up just short against Loyola in the championship game held at UMBC in The Sun rankings) and came up just short against Loyola in the championship game held at UMBC on November 10th. Congratulations to coaches Greg Loftus ’95 and Matt Brummet ’17 on the JV on November 10th. Congratulations to coaches Greg Loftus ’95 and Matt Brummet ’17 on the JV squad winning the championship over Calvert Hall squad winning the championship over Calvert Hall.
2024 Highlights…
While the varsity finished as league runner-ups, the season was still filled with many good memories. Two wins over Calvert Hall, including bringing the Bernie Reif Alumni Cup back to Curley, were among those at the top of the list. The squad once again traveled up to Philadelphia for an overnight trip and recorded two victories against quality opponents. We were also able to find out who our best bowlers were as the team had some “spare” time during the trip. A second drive up north to play Phelps Academy (PA) gave the boys and additional opportunity to bond off the field through a visit to an Escape Room and taking in a college game at UPenn. Homecoming continues to be a special day that starts with Mass in Curley’s chapel followed by a great breakfast provided by the parents. The players watched a few minutes of the Alumni Soccer game before earning a draw against a tough McDonogh squad. Seniors and their parents were honored in a pre-game ceremony. The team really found its form in the back half of the season compiling a 6-0-2 record during the second round of league play. This moved the Friars in a tie for first at the end of the regular season with Loyola. The Dons secured the top seed by the tie-breaker. After a first round playoff bye, Curley defeated McDonogh at home in dramatic fashion via a penalty kick shootout. A huge crowd of Curley supporters showed up at the championship game to cheer the team on despite the rainy conditions.
Friars earn post-season honors:
All-MIAA- David Brunetti (Senior/Forward), Carter Clark (Junior/Midfield), Michael Griffith (Senior/ Goalkeeper), Nick Lentz (Senior/Back), and Casey Price (Senior/Midfielder)
All-State 1st Team Brunetti, Lentz, and Price
All-Region- Brunetti
Congratulations to the members of the Friars soccer program who were inducted into the Mu Alpha Theta National High School Math Honor Society.
(Pictured L to R) Nick Lentz, Xavier Dandridge, Cooper Naimoli, Matt Stitz, Jack Comey, and Max Harry
Mr. Carmine Mistichelli '93, COO of Fidelity Building Services Group,
Mr. Carmine Mistichelli '93, COO of Fidelity Building Services Group, hosted an incredible dinner for the soccer team at Liberatore's in hosted an incredible dinner for the soccer team at Liberatore's in Perry Hall. Mr. Mistichelli spoke to the boys about the importance of Perry Hall. Mr. Mistichelli spoke to the boys about the importance of working hard, building relationships, and having passion for what working hard, building relationships, and having passion for what you do. All things that will help them to be successful off of the you do. All things that will help them to be successful off of the soccer field. Soccer alum, Todd Clingan '97, also shared his soccer field. Soccer alum, Todd Clingan '97, also shared his experiences and words of wisdom with the group. experiences and words of wisdom with the group.
Congratulations to Brandon Knapp '18 (pictured with dad, Jeff '88) on winning the USL League One championship.
Brandon and his Union
Omaha teammates defeated Spokane Velocity FC 3-0 in the final.
This past summer a Curley Soccer Alumni Board was formed to help with fundraising for the program and keeping soccer alums connected. Thank you to the following for volunteering their time:
Tom Carey ’91
Jason Dieter ’88
Anthony Dragisics ’19
Dustin Dzwonkowski ’07
Tim Earnest ’67
Jeff Kurth ’98
Jim Loftus ’69
Dave Maley ’96
Denny McGrath ’76
Cesar Ramos ’09
Jon Salbeck ’02
Mark Savarese ’79
Vince Savarese ’07
Mario Scilipoti ’75
Josh Taylor ’05
Matt Ward ’05
Tim Wazlavek ’99
Cameron Wilson ’14
Eric VanDetta ’87
Attilio Zerilli ’74
We are looking to schedule a few more events in addition to the Alumni Soccer Game and Friends of Curley Soccer Bull Roast to get our soccer alumni together. One idea is to host a “Watch Party” for a big international match. Keep an eye out for more information.
If you are interested in making a gift to support the soccer program, the link to give is below. Gifts are used for financial aid, team meals, overnight trips, equipment not included in the school’s operating budget, and other “extras” that help the soccer program remain competitive.
To make a donation to the soccer program: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/5abgdNAA OR Click on the QR Code Below
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Curley Soccer has a long tradition of fielding great teams. My goal is always to field a team that will make our soccer alumni and school community proud. I also want to help with keeping members of this special brotherhood connected and to make each soccer alumnus feel part of Curley Soccer.
Sincerely,
Barry Stitz ’87
Varsity Soccer Coach
Did you Know?
7 of the 9 soccer coaches on staff are Curley alumni. Casey Price ’25 will play in the AllAmerica game held on December 14th in Charleston, SC. Former Friar net minder Mike D’Adamo ’71 was inducted into the Curley Athletic Hall of Fame at this year’s Homecoming.
13 former Curley soccer players are members of the Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame. Curley has produced 13 high school soccer All-Americans in its history.