JON ChASE
Spring Sports Coaches Fred Beams, Greg Hefler, Peter Fry, and Jamie Funnell. We take particular pride in our program unity. We also appreciate the enthusiastic and positive spirit of our alumni, parents, and supporters. Many thanks to our managers Tilly Barnett ’12 and Jacqueline Anton ’12, as well as filmer Mike Somerby ’13. —Coach Bob Low Most Valuable Player: Mike Doherty ’12 Most Improved Player: Axel Brown ’14, Charlie Terris ’12 All-ISL: Mike Doherty ’12, Walter Hunnewell ’12 ISL Honorable Mention: Adam Hardej ’13, Peter Mumford ’13,
Jack Rhinelander ’12 Coaches’ Award: Walter Hunnewell ’12 Captains-elect: George Bukawyn ’13, Peter Mumford ’13,
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aptains Mike Doherty ’12, Walter Hunnewell ’12, Jack Rhinelander ’12, and Peter Mumford ’13, as well as Sixth Formers Trevor Bossi, Tim Morrill, Brian O’Neill, Joe Scott, Charlie Terris, and Luke Turchetta led our program to the most wins in nearly 15 years, earning a sixth place standing (out of 16) in the ultra-competitive Independent School League. Most important, however, were the lessons these seniors taught us—togetherness, spirit, commitment, work ethic, and selflessness. Lack of depth, injuries, and inconsistent focus hampered us at times, but we showed steady improvement all season, producing some thrilling victories over formidable opponents—Thayer, Roxbury Latin, Belmont Hill, to name a few. Perhaps our most impressive outing, however, was in a 5-4 loss against perennial power Rivers. We exhibited stellar individual and team discipline on both sides of the ball in a highly competitive, well-played match. Thirty Grotonians headed south on our annual training trip to Florida, playing against strong programs that helped prepare us for our league schedule. At the start of the season, our 12-4 loss to top-ranked Governor’s was valuable for exposing our weaknesses immediately, as did a stronger effort (though similar result) versus St. Sebastian’s. Beating an athletic and physical Lawrence Academy team was encouraging, heading into a tough stretch against Roxbury Latin and St. Paul’s. Tough defense and patient offense brought us two decisive victories against those teams, but the glory was short-lived, as we lost to Nobles before Long Weekend. We went 4-2 down the stretch, a run that concluded with a scintillating victory over a hard-working St. Mark’s. Earlier in the season, we fared well against non-league foes Vermont and Berwick, 13-5 and 11-3 victories, respectively. Much gratitude goes to the Sixth Formers for their contributions, as they helped Groton earn league-wide respect, and we are encouraged by the promise of our returning letter winners, as well as our junior varsity program. Many thanks to
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he Groton School girls lacrosse season was punctuated by hard work, determination, and joy. This was a team led by the Sixth Form: Co-captains Ashlin Dolan and Nicole Fronsdahl, and returning players Abby Morss, Hope Cutler, Katherine Gracey, Kaly Spilhaus, Katie Petroskey, and Talia Simon. We played well this spring, with a strong, teamoriented defense, which kept us close in many games. Ashlin Dolan led the scoring, followed by Fifth Former Maeve McMahon. These two will long be remembered for their artful passing and excellent goal-making abilities. We had some great wins on the road—over Tabor, St. George’s, and Rivers. We had some disappointing losses—one- or two-goal games that were within reach, such as those against St. Paul’s, Governor’s and St. Mark’s. BOB KrIST
Boys Varsity Lacrosse | 8-7
Ashlin Dolan ’12
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