Athletics

CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: Ray Rodriguez Assistant Coach: Stacy Filocco During the regular season, the team placed 1st at the Mitchell High School Invitational and the West Hillsborough County Invitational. The accomplishments didn’t end there as the team captured the Class 2A, District 5 and Class 2A, Region 3 championships and advanced to the Class 2A state meet. Individually, Megan Hughes A’20 earned the title of Class 2A, District 5 and Class 2A, Region 3 champion, and she finished 6th at the Class 2A state meet.

Most Outstanding Runner: Megan Hughes A’20 Most Improved: Rachael Petrarca A’21 Jaguar Spirit Award: Alexa Fredericks A’20 Coach’s Award: Sarah Gonzalez A’20

GOLF Head Coach: Chris Kumka The team earned the titles of Class 1A, District 9 champion and Class 1A, Region 3 runner-up and accomplished its goal of advancing to the Class 1A state tournament for the first time in six years. Individually, Georgia Ruffolo A’20 was featured as Spectrum Sports Bay News 9 Athlete of the Week. She also earned the title of Class 1A, District 9 and Class 1A, Region 3 champion during the state series.

Most Outstanding Player: Georgia Ruffolo A’20 Jaguar Spirit Award: Riley Schindler A’20 Coach’s Award: Haley Angel A’20

SWIMMING Head Coach: Bill Shaffer Assistant Coaches: Chuck Hahn, Kathy McNeil, Ken Wiebeck Record: 14-10 Led by Bill Shaffer, the Jaguar swimming and diving team continued its tradition of excellence. The regular season prepared the girls for a fantastic postseason run in which the team captured its 12th consecutive district championship and 10th consecutive region championship. The swim team finished 4th overall at states, with the 200 medley relay of Cassidy Neely A’21, Ashlin Cannella A’24, Sydney Wills A’20 and Kate Petitt A’23 placing 2nd.

Coach Shaffer was named the 2018-2019 Florida Girls Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations. Not only has Shaffer been instrumental in developing students’ athletic abilities but he has also created a unique family environment within the program.

Most Valuable Swimmer: Ashlin Cannella A’24 Most Outstanding Swimmer: Cassidy Neely A’21 Most Outstanding Diver: Kara Petitt A’20 Most Improved: Gigi Alfonso A’23 Mara Shultz Award: Kara Petitt A’20

high school

VOLLEYBALL JV Head Coach: Justin Van Vliet Record: 17-4 Most Valuable Player: Amanda Moroney A’23 Jaguar Spirit Award: Bridget McLaughlin A’23 Most Improved Player: Ava Politz A’23 Lady Jaguar Award: Jordan McDede A’23

Varsity Head Coach: Randy Thomas Assistant Coaches: Jordan Duffy, Hannah Smallwood A’19, Justin Van Vliet Record: 20-11 Under the guidance of second-year head coach Randy Thomas and staff, the varsity volleyball team played an extremely competitive match schedule that paid dividends in allowing the squad to achieve a long playoff run. Highlights of the season included a dominating win over Berkeley Prep at Spike and Splash and an epic five-set victory in the region semifinal match against Tampa Catholic.

The team was crowned Class 4A, District 7 and Class 4A, Region 3 champion and advanced to the state final four. Only one other time in school history, in 1977, has an AHN volleyball team captured the district and region championship in the same season.

Additionally, Coach Thomas was named the Tampa Bay Times Hillsborough County Coach of the Year, a well-deserved honor based on the accomplishments the program has achieved under his guidance. According to Athletic Director Kevin Vargas, the recognition is “a testament to all of the hard work, preparation and planning that Randy puts in on a daily basis, in the offseason and throughout the course of the volleyball season.” Thomas emphasizes the importance of playing hard and playing as a team, and he strives to keep each of his players on the same page. Thomas said, “Coaching and being a part of AHN means a lot to me. Every day during the season I get to coach at an outstanding school and collaborate with some of the best faculty and staff around. AHN truly embraces the family-first philosophy. I always have great support and help.”

TAMPA BAY TIMES HONORS Randy Thomas

Hillsborough County Coach of the Year Camryn McClendon A’21

All-Hillsborough County Second Team, All-Tampa Bay Honorable Mention Camille McClendon A’23

All-Hillsborough County Third Team, All-Tampa Bay Honorable Mention Campbell Halme A’23

All-Hillsborough County Honorable Mention Kinsley Warbritton A’23

All-Hillsborough County Honorable Mention

Most Valuable Player: Camryn McClendon A’21 Lady Jaguar Award: Sara Vivero A’20 Coaches Award: Olivia Mortellaro A’21