Sports in Review

Crespi Athletics

Baseball

The baseball team made a return to the playoffs through grit and a team chemistry of “pulling the rope together”. Isaiah Magdaleno ’23 was named Mission League Pitcher of the Year.

Basketball

After coming off a successful playoff run as a Div. 2AA Quarter finalist, the Celts returned a strong core to remain competitive in the Mission League. Freshman Peyton White ’25 was named the Daily News Freshman of the Year and received 1st Team CIF honors in Div. 2AA.

Cross Country

The team competed in 10 races traveling across Southern California. The Celts represented at the Mt. SAC and Woodbridge Invitationals, two of the country’s largest races. Standouts Isaac Guzman ’23 and James Maddox ’23 led the charge in helping the team climb up the Mission League ranks, and both runners look for a strong return in 2023.

eSports

The newest addition to CIF competition, the eSports team was crowned 2022 State Champions in Super Smash Bros. In addition, multiple members of the team qualified for nationals in Orlando, Florida.

Football

Crespi football is looking to develop the talented young players in the program. Former Crespi quarterback Bryan Bennett ’10 joined the coaching staff as the Offensive Coordinator.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Led by Jake Jasek ’23, a likely contender to place in the top 10 which would earn him a playoff spot in the Mission League, the team returns for a strong season and looks for underclassmen to step up.

Lacrosse

After a life-threatening medical condition suffered by a teammate during the first game of the season, the Celts rallied together to support their Celt brother and persevered throughout a challenging season. Coach Brock Livingston achieved his 100th win with the program when the Celts defeated West Ranch. The season also brought about Lacrosse’s 5th All-American, Aaron Siebold ’22, who is now playing at Hofstra University. Coach Brock and the returning players are ready this year to pursue the league championship.

Soccer

In his second year as head coach, Luis Monroy describes last winter as the perfect learning season that tested the team’s mental and physical capacities. The current crop of players developed a tight bond from the prior season, and are ready to defend the honor of their alumni brothers who left it all on the pitch.

Swimming

Coming off the heels of winning a CIF Division III championship in 2021, the Crespi swim team was placed back into the highly competitive CIF-SS Division I and again pushed into the postseason. Lenny Raybukh ’22, now swimming in his first season for Pomona-Pitzer, reached the Finals in the 50 and 100 Freestyle, and Baha Musabekov ’23 swam the 50 Freestyle.

Tennis

The team’s season highlight was the homecourt defeat of Harvard Westlake, only the 2nd Mission League loss in 10 years for the Wolverines. The Celts were led by Max Nagler ’23 with a 25-5 record placing him 4th in the Mission League.

Track & Field

Track & Field finished 6th overall in the CIF Div. 4 finals, with the 4x1 relay team finishing 2nd. Evan Davidson ’22 took eigth in the 100 meter and ninth in the 200. Mason Dorsey ’22 placed 8th in the triple jump.

Volleyball

Crespi welcomes John Anselmo as the new varsity coach. With over 30 years of volleyball experience, Anselmo looks to develop a strong program, utilizing the talents of Wilson Buchanan ’23, Gabe DeVivero ’23, NJ Davtyan ’24 and 6 ft. 9” sophomore addition Grayson Bradford.

Water Polo

The Celts finished the 2022 season as the CIF Div. 4 Runner-Up. They are looking to return to the CIF Finals for the third time in five years this fall.

Wrestling

The wrestling team finished the year third in the Mission League overall with eight Mission League Place winners, a Mission League Champion, Harrison Roderick ’23, 145lb, and six CIF Qualifiers. Team Captain Gian-Carlo Ortega ’22, had an outstanding year, placing second in the Mission League, fifth at CIF, and qualifying for the Master’s Tournament. .