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Q: Which team will surpass media expectations the most in 2016-17?
Q: Which athlete is primed for the biggest breakout season next year?
Gross: The addition of Johnny Juzang ’20 and the improvement of
Levin: Russell “Wrassle” Davis ’17 will be the wrestling team’s
Cassius Stanley ’19 will put the Wolverines as not only favorites to repeat as Division IV-AA State Champions, but as serious contenders to make and win the CIF-SS Open Division. Head Coach David Rebibo will look to win his second state championship behind the leadership of Ali Iken ’17, Carter Begel ’17, Aaron Glazer ’17 and Ray Mueller ’17.
Vogel: With Courtney Corrin ’16 leaving for the University of Southern California, it might be easy to write off the girls’ track and field team. Don’t. The junior class is filled with talented long distance runners that will take the place as leaders on the team next year. They will be setting the tone for younger runners, leading by example as much as anything else. London Alexander ’18 will also provide a spark. Seymour:
The boys’ soccer team, despite losing Jadon Yariv ’16, Max Rolnick ’16 and Andrew Vanderschans ’16 will surpass preseason expectations. With the addition of a new coach and a fresh playstyle, the team will be able to capitalize on the chemistry that exists between the centre-back partnership of Ethan Blaser ’17 and Jeremy Yariv ’18. In addition, Michael Gaven ’18 has been a solid stopper for the team, often bailing out the defense with heroic saves in times of need.
sole senior next year. He’ll have big shoes to fill with Ryan Ruiz ’16 graduating, but if anyone is up for it, it’s Davis. Don’t let his size fool you; he’s tough. He’s strong as can be and has grit enough for two. Nobody is going to outwork him. In wrestling, a sport that is so reliant on brute strength, both physically and mentally, Davis is the total package. Some free advice: don’t pick a fight with this guy.
Wu: Pria Pant ’18 will be a newcomer on the girls’ water polo team
to watch because, even though she started last year, she never was able to showcase her skills, but always seemed to have a lot of potential. This year, she will get more playing time and really showcase her skills. Especially with the injuries of this year’s projected starters, Pant will be a force on the varsity squad and a big scorer.
Harleston: Courtney Nunley ’17 may have been nominated for best female breakout this year, but we haven’t seen the best from her yet. As a senior next year, the starting setter will dominate. She showed extreme skill and prowess this year, especially on Nov. 10 against St. Joseph in CIF playoffs, a game they won 3-1. Watch out for this powerhouse blocker, we haven’t seen the best of her yet. BIG RED YEAR IN REVIEW 2016 • 27