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FALL SPORTS UPDATE GOLF - CJ PAIGE “Growth” is the one word golf team captain Thomas Thongmee ’14 uses to describe the Golf team’s new season. This year, Golf has some young players, and they are looking forward to developing both as a team and as individuals. Golf can be the best of both worlds athletically, as it has both an individual and a team component. Plus, there is the added advantage of practicing co-ed so members of the team have even more people to play against in practice. The matches Thomas is most excited for are where they have to be on the top of their game to win. “Golf is really something you can do your whole life, that you can learn, and that you can keep playing. It is also really social. It’s fun to play with a team and get to know people better,” said Thomas.
This month, Tatler asked two intrepid reporters to look through their spyglasses and compile a preview of this fall's sports. Enjoy!
CROSS COUNTRY KATE KIM Consistently the most populous sport, Cross Country has a lot of star power, which they exhibited last year by winning Metro League. In response to the recent statewide recognition of the Girls’ and Boys’ teams, Benjamin Drachman ’13 said, “That’s huge. Like enormous. We’re kind of incredible.” The team boasts several exceptional runners, including Andrea Masterson ’15, Mirutes Heyesus ’13, Rebecca Delacruz-Gunderson ’14, Killian Pinkleman ’15, and Casey Clark ’16. The team is known around campus for their hyper-creative spirits on meet days, and other team bonding moments come in the form of a Post Metro dinner and a massive prerace cheer. “If you haven’t seen a race before, you should get out to watch one,” said Natalie Fox ’13.
CREW - CJ PAIGE Fall Crew is a great training time to get Lakeside ready to dominate in the spring. Jamie Landefeld ’13 and Susan Burke ’13, two of the team captains, are looking forward to seeing what this team will be able to do. The boys’ team is young and powerful which should lend to an amazing development over the years—especially with Jeff Iqbal as their new head coach, who Jamie believes is a good presence on the team. Currently both teams are focusing on building their fitness level and aerobic base to maximize future performance in the spring; however, there is one big regatta this fall on November 4 at the University of Washington called Head of the Lake. Susan encourages novices to come and try Crew out this spring. “Really, anybody, any shape or size, any skill level, can come and be successful!” she said. Both captains agree it is a fantastic experience that should not be missed. VOLLEYBALL - CJ PAIGE “Everyone’s been saying for four years that this is gonna be our year,” said Jenny Glerum ’13, one of this year’s Volleyball captains. This team claims to be one of the most unified teams at Lakeside: the girls have an all team sleepover right before school starts, as well as other bonding activities like making warm-up shirts together. With a senior laden team and some powerful underclassmen, like Devin Callahan ’15 and Destiny Lockhart ’15, this season is looking to extend far into the playoffs—especialcoach Katie Wilson. Wilson tory in 2010, and the team her. Although the team home this season, hopefulwill be able to come back rematch this month.
F O O T BALL KATE KIM Although Football has been the bane of Lakeside in past years, this year’s team is striving to be anything but. “With a couple games under our belts, we are looking to increase the intensity in the upcoming games,” said cocaptain Adam Hinthorne ’14. Their games are Fridays and Saturdays, and there are a couple of big games that no true Lakeside fan would want to miss. The homecoming game against Cleveland is on October 13th and on October 18th; the team will play against Seattle Prep at West Seattle Stadium. If you can’t be there in person, you can see it televised on Root Sports.
SOCCER - KATE KIM With lots of wins already under their belts, the Girls’ Soccer team is clearly on solid ground. “We have a really strong core group of girls and we plan to make it all the way to state,” said Claire Anderson ’13, Girls’ Soccer co-captain. The self-proclaimed Sexiest Team on Campus plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and they have even acquired a mini fan club. At the games, keep an eye out for Kate Maher ’15, who can check off hat trick and 4-goal game from her to-do list thus far this season. Before the action begins, make sure you experience the “Clap,” which is their special pregame ritual. ly with the help of their new head led Seattle Prep to a state vicis excited to be working with was unable to beat Prep at ly this talented group of girls with a vengeance during the
ULTIMATE FRISBEE - KATE KIM The Frisbee team has plenty of legitimacy even though they are technically not a real Lakeside sport. “Both teams can match up against any team in the state…if we work hard, there’s no stopping us,” said co-captain Vikram Dhawan ’14. With two tournaments coming up and home games every Sunday, the team is always looking for new fans to support them. At the games, be sure you watch their superstars, Gero “I Drive a Stick Shift” Bergk ’14 and Dan “Girl, Let Me Do My Thing” Verzuh ’13, in action. Besides the snazzy nicknames, the crazy haircuts that they each receive before the tournaments are hard to miss and reflect the high energy of the team that makes the game that much more exciting to watch as a fan.
Football: Our Lakeside Lions hard at work! Photo courtesy of Lakeside school. Golf: Libby Ramsey ’13 winds up for the Lakeside Golf Team. Clayton Christy. Crew: The 20112012 crew team docks at Brentwood. Clayton Christy. Cross Country: The team in a (gigantic) huddle. Photo courtesy of J. Tucker. Soccer: Julia Laurence ’13 takes a strike at the ball during a home game this season. Frisbee: Gero Bergk '14 tries to break his mark. Clayton Christy. Volleyball: Jennie Glerum ’13 digging a ball during a game this season.
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