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CARROLL SPORTS IN REVIEW Recapping the 2017-2018 athletic season
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BOYS SOCCER
’ 18 Roster Head Coach: Greg Oglesby Assistant Coaches: Sal Richie, Doug Tekell, Joe Barton 00 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24
Harrison Pustilnik Leo Cardenas Jake McKinney Brock Bennison Trent Stewart Brandon Fritz Daniel Williams Robbie Pino Preston Myers Kian Khailian Mario Letayf Jake Buete Michael Parrish Nolan Mikolasik Cole O’Haugherty Dylan Riordan Joaquin Cieri Ethan Kelt Juan Ramirez Carlos Trevino Evan Walters Diego Orozco Eric Jorgensen Miguel Fryer
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SEASON RECAP ABOUT THE TEAM Expectations for the Dragons in 2018 were consistent with year’s past as Carroll entered the season with a veteran roster that featured just two underclassmen. With so much experience, Carroll hit the ground running, posting a productive non-district slate before qualifying for the playoffs for the 13th year in a row. Leading the charge on the pitch for Carroll was senior Brock Bennison — who was named the District 5-6A Defensive Player of the Year after anchoring a back row that produced four shutouts in district competition. Another pair of seniors had standout seasons as midfielders Cole O’Haugherty and Trent Stewart were named first-team all-district after matching each other with four goals and four assists apiece. Receiving second-team honors for the Dragons were junior midfielder Preston Myers and senior defender Miguel Fryer, while honorable mention nods went to junior goalie Harrison Pustilnik (nine shutouts, 11 goals allowed with 92 saves in 19 matches), sophomore forward Robbie Pino (four goals and an assist) and junior defender Daniel Williams. Michael Parrish, meanwhile, paced Carroll’s balanced offensive attack with nine goals.
i was very pleased with the season considering the injuries we had to withstand. i couldn’t be more proud of how the guys persevered this year. —G reg Oglesby, Head Coach
04 • SPRING ’18
Despite competing in one of the deepest and most talented boys soccer districts (5-6A) in the state, Carroll’s squad still managed to qualify for the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season — beating out a pair of teams that advanced to the regional tournament a year ago in the process (Hebron and Lewisville). The Mansfield Legacy Broncos again entered as the district champs out of 6-6A and are still rolling in the playoffs having advanced to the regional tournament. Carroll’s campaign began with a nondistrict schedule that was often interrupted by weather, but the Dragons hit district with momentum after posting a 2-0-1 record at the prestigious Georgetown Governor’s Cup. That set the stage for the district slate, where Carroll rebounded from a sluggish 2-3 start to qualify for the postseason by closing the regular season by going 4-2-3, including a dominant 4-1 win over playoffqualifier Flower Mound. The Dragons (11-6-5 and 6-5-3 in 5-6A) settled for a fourth-place finish in district behind Marcus, Euless Trinity and Flower Mound, but were eliminated in the bi-district round of the playoffs in a shootout against McKinney Boyd — one year after shocking the Broncos in the opening round. DRAGONPRIDE
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GIRLS SOCCER
’ 18 Roster Head Coach: Matt Colvin Varsity Assistants: Lindsey Jacobson, Paul Lee, Natalie Puckett 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 27 32 33 34
Madison Martin Sarah Hornyak Bailey Meyer Taylor Tufts Mia Baker Sydney Posey Gabriella Jamall Laney Kimble Alyssa Marciano Kendall Gilpin Georgie Phelps Madi Drenowatz Leslie Fields Emily Chase Madeline Bryant Tara Sumer Morgan Quillen Cheyann Andrews Karina Owens Lindsey Stubbs Lauryn Mazick Gabby McGuire Juilienne Guerin Lucy Gomez Alli Mills Olivia Hein
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S E A S O N U P D AT E ABOUT THE TEAM With all due respect to the Lady Dragons up front, Carroll’s defense was dominant in 2018. The Lady Dragons gave up just one goal in district competition, doing so in a district that many believe is the strongest in the state. Carroll keeper Madison Martin notched 15 shutouts in 22 matches, allowing just nine goals while making 92 saves. She was supported by Madeline Bryant, Emily Chase, Georgie Phelps and Tara Sumer on the back row, with the midfield featuring standouts Kendall Gilpin and Taylor Tufts. Key forwards for the Lady Dragons included Madi Drenowatz, Leslie Fields and Karina Owens. Tufts produced a dynamic season for the Lady Dragons and is a candidate for 5-6A MVP honors — thought the district boasts multiple worthy candidates — after racking up team-highs of 25 goals and 19 assists. Drenowatz delivered 17 goals for the Lady Dragons and was joined in the scoring act by Fields and Phelps with 10 goals apiece. Overall, Carroll had 13 different players find the back of the net on the season.
i felt like we were peaking at the right time, but it just wasn’t our day against allen, and they’re a great opponent. —M att Colvin, head coach 06 • SPRING ’18
It was a disappointing finish to what was another successful season on the pitch for the Lady Dragons as Carroll saw its campaign come to an unexpected close in the regional quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs against Allen. Carroll was seeking a fifth appearance in the regional tournament in the past six years after rolling in the bidistrict round of the 6A Region I playoffs over Plano West, 4-0, in the area round against Irving Nimitz, 4-1. Prior to the playoffs, the Lady Dragons spent much of the season ranked among the top-five teams in the nation according to topdrawersoccer.com, while cruising to an undefeated District 5-6A season title. In district, the Lady Dragons put on a defensive performance for the ages, surrendering just one goal over 14 matches while scoring 42 for a whopping differential of +41. Prior to conference action, Matt Colvin’s squad outscored opponents, 22-1, at the prestigious National Elite Prep Showcase before going 1-1-1 against stellar competition at the Elite Georgetown Tournament. DRAGONPRIDE
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BOYS GOLF
’ 18 Roster Head Coach: Matt Glenn Assistant Coaches: Paige Martin, John Cravens
ABOUT THE TEAM As noted, postseason success has become the norm for Carroll’s boys golf team with the squad shooting a combined 289 to place third in regional competition April 23-24 at Arlington’s Tierra Verde Golf Club and will play in the state championship tournament in Mid May. The Dragons made their way to regionals following a second-place finish at the District 5-6A Championships in Denton as Carroll (614) finished eight shots off the pace of first-place Flower Mound (606) but five strokes clear of third-place Marcus (619). Tanner Bevill scored a team-best 152 (73-79) to finish in a tie for fourth individually for the Dragons, while DJ Springer posted 153 (76-77) to work his way into a tie for sixth with a trio of Dragons (Caden Honea, Cole Fisher and Will Fore) finishing at 155 and in a tie for ninth giving Carroll six players in the top 10 overall. All three players had stronger openings rounds under better conditions but still managed to break 80 on both days, with Honea shooting 77 and 78 and Fisher and Fore entering the clubhouse after rounds of 76 and 79. The sixth of that group was Kevin Yang, who led all Carroll finishers in third after carding rounds of 79 and 72 (tied for the tournament second-round low) to advance individually from Carroll’s Green Team. Rounding out the scorers for the Green team were Braxton Neiman (76-80 — 156) in a tie for 14th with Brady Perkins (78-78 — 156), Evan Paquette (83-78 — 161) and Carson Stipetic (86-86 — 172) in a tie for 47th.
the guys are playing well, and we’re incredibly honored to represent the school back at the state tournament again. —M att Glenn, head coach 08 • SPRING ’18
Tanner Bevill
Jr.
Huston Bryan
So.
Cole Fisher
Sr.
Will Fore
Sr.
Daniel Fuller
So.
Caden Honea
So.
Adam Loeckle
Sr.
Evan Paquette
So.
Brady Perkins
Sr.
Austin Simer
Sr.
DJ Springer
Sr.
Carson Stipetic
So.
Kevin Yang
So.
S E A S O N U P DAT E The Dragons took their first step toward a sixth-consecutive berth at the Class 6A State Tournament (May 14-15 at Legacy Hills Golf Club in Georgetown) when the Dragons finished as runner-up to Flower Mound at the District 5-6A Championships at Robson Ranch in Denton. Carroll, in its 15th season under head coach Matt Glenn, is coming off a thirdplace finish at state a year ago when it also finished second in 5-6A (to Marcus). This put the Dragons on the podium in Austin for the fourth time in five years. Caden Honea, Cole Fisher and Evan Paquette each competed at state with the Dragons a year ago with the former two on Carroll’s Black team at district with Will Fore, DJ Springer and Tanner Bevill rounding out the squad. Carroll’s top team aren’t the only Dragons headed to regionals, however, as Kevin Yang also punched a ticket as a member of Carroll’s Green team to finish third and qualify individually. Prior to the spring, the Dragons had their fall season chalked with top finishes, including first at the Sam Houston Texan Shootout, Denton Ryan Steele Awards Invitational and the Dragon Fall Cup. DRAGONPRIDE
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SPRING WINTER ’18 • 09 ’17 • 09
Dragons
GIRLS GOLF
’ 18 Roster Head Coach: Paige Martin Assistant Coaches: Matt Glenn John Cravens Ashton Begley
Jr.
Ashi Bhayani
So.
Malak Bouraeda
Sr.
Emma Costa
Fr.
Karen Lee
Jr.
Stephanie Lee
So.
Emily Martin
Sr.
Riley McDole
So.
Sarah Stone
So.
Michelle Zhou
So.
S E A S O N U P DAT E ABOUT THE TEAM The Lady Dragons’ Black Team went wire-to-wire en route to the District 5-6A title at Robson Ranch in early April with Carroll’s top team finishing an impressive 27 strokes better than Flower Mound, including an opening round of 299 before finishing with 318 for a two-day total of 617. Colorado signee Malak Bouraeda led the way as the overall district champion (her second in a row), going four strokes lower than Hebron’s Jennie Park after carding rounds of 69 (the lowest round of the tournament by four shots) and 78 for a combined score of 147. Green team member Emma Costa was actually Carroll’s second-best finisher and qualifies for regionals individually after placing third (74-79 — 153) — a welcomed site after Costa had struggled early in the season according to head coach Paige Martin. Stephanie Lee followed in a tie for fourth (76-79 — 155) with Michelle Zhou in seventh (80-78 — 158), Riley McDole in eighth (76-83 — 159) and Emily Martin in a tie for 14th (78-87 — 165). Rounding out the contributors for Carroll’s Green team were Karen Lee in 12th (84-79 — 163), Sarah Stone tied for 14th (79-86 — 165), Ashton Begley in 17th (85-81 — 166) and Ashi Bhayani in a tie for45th (95-100 — 195). Bouraeda, Lee, Zhou, McDole, Martin and shot a combined 297 winning the regional championships at Arlington’s Tierra Verde Golf Club April 25-26. The Lady Dragons heads to state championships at Georgetown as part of the top three teams and 10 individuals from non-qualifying squads.
they came out and were ready to play and really wanted to get that district championships —P aige Martin Head Coach 10 • SPRING ’18
Another pillar of consistency in Carroll athletics, the Lady Dragons’ golf team has qualified for state in each of the past five years and is on the path to do so yet again. Next week, they head into the regional tournament following a first-place finish at the District 5-6A Championships. A year ago, the Lady Dragons took eighth as a team, but a then youthful lineup has all the more experience in 2018. All five Carroll players who competed in Georgetown a year ago (Malak Bouraeda, Emily Martin, Stephanie Lee, Karen Lee and Michelle Zhou) return to spearhead the varsity roster. Welcoming some new additions, the Lady Dragons Black Team is as deep as ever. Carroll’s Green Team showed it was plenty talented as well after just missing out on a regional berth in their own right with a third-place finish just three strokes back of second-place Flower Mound. Carroll took little time to demonstrate its abilities on the links this fall when the Lady Dragons finished in the top three of their first four events, including first at the Lady Tiger Classic and The Interscholastic. DRAGONPRIDE
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Dragons
GIRLS LACROSSE
’ 18 Roster
Head Coach: Faith Renner 0
Sophie Patton
Fr.
1
Madelyn Murphy
So.
2
Anna Martinko
5
Annie Thomas
Jr.
8 Isabel Morrish
Sr.
Jr.
10 Emily Courson
Sr.
13 Alexa Hirshman
So.
18 Charlotte Gerard
Sr.
22 Hannah Geschke
Sr.
23 Chloe Monroe
Sr.
30 Avery Newell
So.
32 Madeleine Bunten
Sr.
33 Ava Kristynik
Fr.
40 Jordyn Harryman
Jr.
70 Kaitlynne Hafer
Fr.
96 Lauren Carmona
Fr.
S E A S O N U P DAT E ABOUT THE TEAM The Lady Dragons boast a healthy mix of veteran performers who have helped blaze a trail in Southlake with an influx of young talent that has Renner brimming with excitement for the future. “We have an awesome upper class, but the skill and talent really lies with the freshmen and sophomores,” she said. Senior captain Chloe Monroe — a Marist college commit — and junior captain and all-around athlete Anna Martinko bring key experience with the latter also serving as the Lady Dragons’ most athletic player. Junior Jordyn Harryman is the anchor of the defense, while sophomore attacker Madelyn Murphy has formed a dynamic tandem up top with sophomore attacker Avery Newell. Freshman midfielder Ava Kristynik, meanwhile, has emerged on the scene to lead the Lady Dragons in scoring at nearly three goals per game. She is joined in the midfield by another talented freshman in Sophie Patton. Another reason for Renner’s excitement moving forward is the success the junior varsity team has produced and the overall commitment level of players in the program.
we have an awesome group of upperclassmen that have laid a foundation and the skill and talent of our underclassmen is incredible. —F aith Renner, Head Coach
12 • SPRING ’18
The Lady Dragons lacrosse squad is hitting the homestretch as the program awaits to find out postseason prospects. But if you ask head coach Faith Renner, Carroll is yet to even hit its stride. With a collection of underclassmen as talented as any group in the area, the Lady Dragons get better with every minute on the field, while Carroll’s veterans have instilled work ethic and a winning mentality. The end result Renner hopes will be a successful playoff run that will also springboard the Lady Dragons into the upper-echelon of Metroplex lacrosse programs. “If we don’t win a state title in the next five years, I should probably just quit,” Renner mused. Carroll’s signature win this season was 14-1 victory over Ursuline Academy while the Lady Dragons also played competitively and taking strides forward in a loss to McKinney. The Lady Dragons close the season against some of the state’s top teams in Episcopal School of Dallas (last year’s state-title winner) and Hockaday School. But the postseason prospects of the Lady Dragons are still up in the air due to intricacies that competing in a non-UIL sanctioned sport can bring. DRAGONPRIDE
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Dragons
BOYS LACROSSE
’ 18 Roster
Head Coach: Bart Sullivan 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33 34 35 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 51 53 65 66 75
ABOUT THE TEAM The Dragons have two games remaining in the regular season and sit at 7-4 overall and 2-2 in district with a likely berth in the playoffs due following the conclusion of the regular season. Head coach Bart Sullivan is pleased with the progress the Dragons have made and credits the teams’ depth and athleticism as reasons for the strong start. “This is one of the most competitive teams we have and this is one of the largest groups of upperclassmen we’ve ever had,” he says. Carroll’s depth has allowed the Dragons to implore and up-tempo system designed to wear down opponents throughout the match. Where most teams utilize a rotation of five midfielders and three attackers, Carroll has a rotation of 10 players in the midfield and six up top. That depth has led to a high-pressure brand of lacrosse resulting in more high-scoring games than usual as the Dragons are more than comfortable taking chances defensively to create more scoring opportunities. It has also produced a balanced scoring attack, though keeper, captain, three-year starter and U.S. Cost Guard Academy signee Greg Hill and Air Force signee and face-off extraordinaire Luke Leffingwell have had standout seasons individually according to Sullivan.
we play with a lot of passion and athleticism and try to let our depth and talent be the deciding factor. —B art Sullivan, head coach 14 • SPRING ’18
Connor Edge Michael Olaleye Grant Blake Grant Deno Jack Heikkila Greg Hill Connor Rose Preston Deno Jacob Donfris Alex Cartwright Dalton Daniel Ben Pugach Jared Randall Parker Ruiz Paxton Garman Jeremy Bach Andrew Patterson McGwire Newell John Hollingsworth Ben Heikkila Mitch Gruenewald Will Horak Dylan DiBello Sam Snow Ben Kehoe Brendan O’Rourke Ryan Thompson Todd Deneault John Manero Connor Patterson Luke Leffingwell Nick Wright Joe Coniglio Conor Spagnoli Matt Sganga Luke Hibbard Austin Lehrman Harry Blake Freddie Elmquist
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S E A S O N U P DAT E The Dragon Lacrosse season is hitting the homestretch with two district contests remaining (against Coppell and Keller) and Carroll likely to be advancing to the playoffs. The Dragons entered the weekend at 2-2 in district competition and 7-4 overall with the top four of the seven teams in the district qualifying for the postseason. “We enter each season wanting to go 4-0 against Coppell, Keller, Colleyville Heritage and Flower Mound and so far it’s been a good start,” head coach Bart Sullivan says. That good start includes wins over the Jaguars and Panthers. Carroll’s two losses in district came against traditional powers Jesuit (reigning state champ) and the Episcopal School of Dallas. Carroll now hopes to finish strong and ride the momentum into the playoffs — where they are seeking to advance past the state quarterfinals for the first time in program history. DRAGONPRIDE
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Dragons
SOFTBALL
’ 18 Roster Head Coach: Tim Stuewe Assistant Coaches: Charlie Liles, Jennifer Hutto, Callie Pomroy 3
Julia Labarge
IF/OF
Sr.
4
Morgan Mizouni
OF
Sr.
5
Madison Cashon
IF/OF
Jr.
6
Kelly Shackelford
P
So.
9
Piper Harness
C/IF
So.
10 Brooke Martin
P/IF/OF
So.
11
P/OF
Jr.
Lauren Long
12 Katie Gee
P/IF/OF
So.
13 Riley Carter
OF
Sr.
14 Gaby Garcia
C
Jr.
15 Abigail Stuart
IF/OF
Sr.
17 Elizabeth Egel
IF/OF
Sr.
18 Avery Zeigler
IF/OF
Sr.
19 Lizzie Thomas
IF/OF
Sr.
20 Allie Nuenke
P/IF
Jr.
S E A S O N U P DAT E ABOUT THE TEAM The Lady Dragons softball team boasted an abundance of experience as they kept much of their roster from a year ago intact — albeit some players in different positions. Among the returnees were several all-district performers including three-year starter and reigning Catcher of the Year, Gaby Garcia, first-teamer Abigail Stuart (four-year starter) and honorable mention Katie Gee and Avery Zeigler (four-year starter). So far in 2018, Garcia paces the squad with a .493 batting average to go with two homers, 25 RBIs and five stolen bases for head coach Tim Stuewe’s squad. The long-time head coach noted this year’s team is willing to be aggressive on the bases when the occasion arises. Katie Gee has been Carroll’s top power source with four homers to go with 18 RBIs and a .366 average, while Abigail Stuart has a team-high 29 RBIs and a .384 average. Elizabeth Egel (.319 average) and Avery Zeigler (.369) each have homers on their ledgers as well, while Riley Carter has been consistent at the plate and is batting .373. On the mound, Carroll has utilized four pitchers throughout the year, though much of the work in district has gone the way of Allie Nuenke and Lauren Long. The former has a team-high 12 starts and is 9-4 with a 3.11 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 71 innings, while Long has been in the circle for seven starts and has a 3.20 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 39.1 innings.
we’re pitching and fielding well. We’re doing a good job of hitting also, but I think we still have even more left in the tank. — T im Stuewe, head coach
16 • SPRING ’18
A shift to a traditionally stronger district featuring Lewisville ISD schools meant Carroll’s softball team missed out on the playoffs for the first time since 2010. But with a roster that returns the entire starting lineup, the Lady Dragons were out to make amends and have positioned themselves to do just that as the season hits the homestretch. With three games remaining in the District 5-6A schedule, the Lady Dragons sat two games back of first-place Flower Mound and alone in second, closing in on a playoff berth. Carroll won eight of its first 10 district games, including a six-game win streak, before a recent setback against Marcus put them in a bind. The team’s only other losses were against the Jaguars. That type of success to start was of little surprise to the Lady Dragons. A veteran roster and a challenging non-district season, including a tournament in Bryan and co-hosting another with Byron Nelson and Northwest — the Lady Dragons held on to a 5-1 record. Now at 20-7 overall and closing in on the playoffs, the squad can begin to gear up for the tournament and their fifth firstround victory in six years. DRAGONPRIDE
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ABOUT THE TEAM The big question entering the season was finding out who would take the place of Southlake’s next pitching ace after 5-6A MVP Kole Ramage graduated. Two talented seniors, Nicco Cole and Adam Stephenson, have seamlessly transitioned into the roles of Carroll’s top two starters, each registering a 5-0 record in 13 combined starts. Cole has posted a 0.73 ERA and 0.69 WHIP while racking up 60 strikeouts in just 47.2 innings, while Stephenson has 39 strikeouts in 35.1 innings resulting in a 1.98 ERA. Bergen Krug, Kyle Warden, Cutter Sippel and Grant Golomb have also started games for the Dragons and have proven to be effective options out of the bullpen. Offensively, Carroll has posted an average of 6.4 runs per game in district and has done so with a lineup that features five players with home runs and seven batters hitting better than .300. Nick Millsap leads the way in the power department with a team-high three homers to go with 19 runs, while Cade Bell boasts the top average at .424 to go with 20 runs and matching Johnson for a team-high 18 RBIs. Johnson, meanwhile, has touched the plate 17 times, while Ortiz has 16 RBIs and Santiago has chipped in 12 while batting at a .313 clip. Stephenson (.358 average) and Marcus Hill (.403) have also been consistent contributors in the Carroll attack. Coach Vucan has been pleased with Carroll’s performance especially when it comes to defense where the Dragons have surrendered just 18 runs on the season.
we had a lot of guys in new positions, but the team didn’t really miss a beat and we’re hopeful. — Larry Vucan, head coach 18 • SPRING ’18
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S E A S O N U P DAT E Carroll’s baseball team has long been established as one of the area’s premier programs. And despite undergoing what appeared to be a major rebuilding process, the 2018 season appears to be no different with the Dragons in the customary spots atop the district standings and Class 6A state-rankings (No. 8). The squad is seeking a 20th consecutive playoff berth and is positioned to do so as the Dragons were alone in first in District 5-6A at the halfway mark with only one loss on their resume (to Marcus). That start included a sweep of Flower Mound and has been fueled by a pitching staff that has surrendered just 14 runs in 7 district games thus far. Of course, the Dragons have much larger aspirations than simply qualifying for the playoffs. And a challenging non-district slate in which Carroll posted a 12-4 record coupled with the grueling grind of 5-6A should have the Dragons as prepared for a run to Round Rock as any team in the Metroplex. DRAGONPRIDE
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After watching fellow students sign letters of intent in the fall and winter, it was finally their turn. Eleven talented Carroll Senior High athletes joined the group of those who will continue to protect the tradition at a their future universities. Spring signing day included four cross country runners, two golfers, and one athlete from each of the following sports: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, water polo and wrestling. CONGRATULATIONS to the students, coaches and families on their spectacular achievements!
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DRAGON STUDENT-ATHLETE SIGNEES INCLUDED Anna Gilliatt - Basketball, Trinity University Juan Arcila - Cross Country & Track, Texas A&M University Jackson Felkins - Cross Country & Track, Pepperdine University Sarah McCabe - Cross Country & Track, University of Tennessee Emily Martin - Golf, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Brady Perkins - Golf, Henderson State University Gregory Hill - Lacrosse, United States Coast Guard Academy Lucy Gomez - Soccer, California State University Bakersfield Arman Dave - Tennis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Gabrielle Gervasi - Water Polo, Marist College Cameron Haddock - Wrestling, Utah Valley University On April 11, friends and family packed into Carroll Senior High School to celebrate with 11 student-athletes as they signed their letters of intent during the 2018 Spring National Signing Day. By signing their National Letters of Intent, the seniors officially ended the recruiting process and will continue their athletic endeavors at a collegiate level. Families set up festive tables with photos, cookies, balloons and more, all in the corresponding colors of their students’ future university. Several other Dragons signed on for their colleges in the fall and winter, so the list below does not represent all of the graduating seniors continuing in collegiate athletics.
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and assistants who will help you improve your physical condition and regain function after surgery. All the therapists have a record of helping thousands of patients recover. Each therapist works in a team environment and maintains contact with your physician to make sure you have the most effective treatment process. Patient needs are a top priority at All-Star Orthopaedics. They handle each patient as a unique situation and take the time to listen to all issues. Their friendly staff and state-of-theart facilities add to making patients feel at ease. The main goal at All-Star Orthopaedics is to manage and treat disorders and injuries relating to the musculoskeletal system. They cover the entire body: knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, hands, feet, spine and neck. All-Star tries to offer physical therapy first as an option when possible, but they also offer a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments. Patients have an enjoyable experience when they come because of the soothing environment, personalized care, conservative treatment plans and onsite physical therapy. Ankle and foot pain are some of the most common reasons people seek treatment at All-Star Orthopaedics. Brian Straus, M.D., the foot and ankle specialist, offers many options to help you get back to feeling your best. He can treat ankle sprains, bunions, heal pain, Achilles tendonitis, and more with a variety of methods ranging from physical therapy to surgery when necessary. Dr. Straus continues to pursue the latest advancements in orthopaedic technology, including ankle replacement and ligament reconstruction. Hand pain is treated at All-Star Orthopaedics as well. Hands are one of the most delicate areas of the body, and injuries or diseases of the hands, wrists or fingers can cause severe pain. Michael K. Hahn, M.D., is one of the most experienced hand surgeons in the region. He can offer recovery DRAGONPRIDE
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fter coming up short in the regional finals a year ago, Southlake Carroll’s girls soccer team entered the 2018 season with lofty expectations. This was despite skepticism among local pundits, players and coaches after the Lady Dragons were hit hard by graduation coupled with key players departing for academy programs. But when the regular season was all said and done, the Lady Dragons were right where they typically are: preparing for the playoffs for a 20th-consecutive season and entering as the District 5-6A champions following a dominant performance in conference action. Unfortunately, Carroll’s run to Georgetown came to an unexpected close in the regional quarterfinals. The Lady Dragons were defeated at home by District 6-6A champion Allen, 3-0, in a match that was much tighter than the score indicated and featured a weather delay of more than an hour in the heat of second-half action. “I think a lot of it was that after we got scored on, we were really motivated to come back,” says Emily Chase, Carroll senior. “We were pushing really hard and had a lot of momentum when the weather delay hit. Coming back out and not having the moSOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM
mentum we went in with to keep driving kind of slowed us down and allowed [Allen] to regroup.” Her teammate agrees. “The second half, we were really playing well, but after the delay we were just throwing numbers up top and the pressure of having the delay and being at home at our home stadium and trailing with 20 minutes left really freaked us out,” adds senior TCU signee Leslie Fields. “I think if we didn’t have that break, we could have kept it up.” Not only did Carroll not catch a break with the delay, they were in the midst of adjusting to life on the pitch without the services of second-leading scorer Madi Drenowatz — who fractured her leg late in the district season. “She was one of our top scorers and threats, and it kind of had a domino effect where we had to move some players around to take that spot,” Fields says. But those are the breaks on the pitch in North Texas. Every postseason, programs are reminded the season can come to a close at any moment no matter the opponent or their seeding. That is evident again this year as Carroll is sitting at home while a Marcus team that finished comfortably ahead of in district is still playing at state. The same Allen team that knocked out Carroll, meanwhile, needed to win in a shootout just to get out of the first round before SPRING ’18 • 25
bowing out to the Lady Marauders in the regional final. “The year we won state, we were the third seed and the Irving boys were at state and were fourth,” Carroll Girls Soccer head coach Matt Colvin says. “It’s about seeding and what side of the bracket you are on and who is the best team on that day. I always thought highly of Marcus and knew they were a tough opponent. They deserve to be there with the quality of players and coaches they have. “We just have to find that next gear in the playoffs. I felt like we were peaking at the right time, but it just wasn’t our day against Allen and they’re a great opponent. That happens.” But Chase, Fields and the rest of the Lady Dragons’ contingent aren’t letting the disappointing finish put a damper on what was an otherwise rewarding season. “There was a lot of talk before the season that we couldn’t do this and we weren’t going to be as good as we were,” Chase says. “We lost a lot of players to the academy and had a lot of younger players and new players to varsity and didn’t know what to expect. We really pushed ourselves and motivated ourselves and each other to be the best we could be no matter what everyone was saying.” “You could tell from the start we were a very competitive team and worked hard for each other,” Fields adds. “Everyone was involved in the program and was putting in work and you could early we were going to be a strong team.” That belief started well before Carroll took to the pitch in 2018, however. “Last year, we had incredible seniors and they made this an amazing environment,” Fields says. “I think that was a big turning point in the program. In past years, we had some issues with people meshing and incredible teams with talent that didn’t have the chemistry and got knocked out early. I think last year, the seniors made it their mission to really work on that. It was a big turning point and now it’s more about building a team and less about winning.” Colvin also took notice, and is hoping that mentality will carry over to future squads. “Our whole program starts with our senior class and the coaching staff does a great job working with them and encouraging them to kind of map out a plan,” he says. “They kind of steer the ship to that plan and do a great job of serving the underclassmen and those around them. That’s the foundation and the glue for our program. The culture of our seniors and their leadership.” Colvin noted the seniors this year took on even more responsibility with such a youthful roster. “Every year is different and is going to be different,” he says. “It’s a different make up of the team and it’s up to those seniors to help build the chemistry amongst the team and program. It’s always refreshing when we do our end-of-year interviews with underclassmen and they mention how welcoming the seniors are and this group did an incredible job of that.” 26 • SPRING ’18
” Every year is different and is going to be different — Matt Colvin
But for Chase, Fields and the rest of Carroll’s seniors, the responsibility was welcomed and it was made their time with Carroll’s girls soccer program all the more satisfying. “We really focus in our program on the team aspect,” Fields says. “Our motto this year was ‘One more day.’” “We went to practice and worked hard so we could have one more day together. It wasn’t about winning state, as great as that would have been; it was about having fun together. I’m pretty proud of how that motivated us and how the season went.” DRAGONPRIDE
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hen it comes to skeet shooting, Carroll senior Nick Godfrey is good...really good. How good? He is currently the highest ranked high school student in the world. It takes a little while to get that information out of him because he is pretty modest about it. In fact, we didn’t hear about it until halfway through interviewing him. While he is now competing through a variety of different clay target organizations, he first got into the sport through Southlake Carroll Clay Target Team. The program started in 2013 with a small group of students. Several were already shooting with outside organizations and noticed that area high schools were forming teams. They decided to bring it before the school board and got the program approved. 32 • SPRING ’18
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“We were one of the first five teams in the area,” Carroll Liaison Brandi Hunt says. One year after the program’s formation, Godfrey hesitantly attended an informational meeting. “I had no idea what it really was,” he says. “My dad convinced me to go to the meeting, and I kind of wanted to see what it was all about.” Now closing out his senior year, Godfrey has been selected as team captain for the past two years. Even in his sophomore year, he served as skeet captain. From his accomplishment on the team to his accolades nationally and internationally, there is no doubt that Godfrey is happy he stumbled up that informational meeting. "This sport has matured him more than I've ever seen before,” Hunt says. “He is wise beyond his years. He prac-
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tices so much, and he's not just out there practicing; he is coaching the team half of the time. Whenever he is out there with other students, he is helping them." HOW IT ALL WORKS While the average Texan has probably handled a gun at some point, the ins and outs of clay target shooting may still be foreign. There are variants from American to Olympic and disciplines within each of those. If you thought it was the same as just yelling “Pull!” at your buddy on the ranch, it is so much more complex.
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As for the Carroll Clay Target Team, they compete under the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). The SCTP essentially serves the same purpose that UIL does for sports like baseball. Under the program, high school students compete in three disciplines: Skeet Shooting, Clay Targets and Trap. Teams are co-ed, and while there is a seperate portion of competitions for girls, they can also choose to compete with the boys. "If you're the best shooter, you're the best shooter no matter what,” Hunt says. The team has excelled in its short five years of existence. They are currently SCTP state champions and have filled the shelves with additional trophies. Most recently, the Carroll Clay Target Team has added an intermediate level, meaning seventh and eighth grade students are welcome to tryout. "We tested the waters, and it was amazing,” Hunt says. “They were so unbelievably excited about joining the program." Freshmen are classified as junior varsity, while any grade above that is considered varsity. Tryouts are not required for high school students. SAFETY COMES FIRST "The idea of having high schoolers with shotguns was kind of scary for some at first,” Hunt says. “But there are more accidents in football
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and cheerleading than anything else. There are no accidents in this sport." Hunt isn’t exaggerating. From 2008 to 2014, there were no reported injuries in high school clay shooting, according to the USA High School Clay Target League. Godfrey reports that there have not been any incidents during his team with the team as well. "We have a unique situation in clay target shooting versus football or baseball,” Godfrey says. “If something does go wrong, it could go very, very wrong.” And that is why one of the main emphasises of the program is gun safety. Incoming students must take a threepart safety course prior to joining the team. Additionally, they aren’t done when they are on the team. Every member retakes the course every year. Students are trained on range etiquette, gun handling and what to do in abnormal situations, such as the gun failing to fire. The second part of the course includes a range day, where students have to show that they can properly handle the gun that they own. Godfrey has helped lead these training days. “This is the fifth year of the program, and we have yet to have any incidents,” he says.
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ALL OF THE ACCOLADES University of Texas at Austin bound, Godfrey already has quite the resume. During his junior year he earned second place in the 28 gauge category at the Junior World Championship. Back in his home state, he placed first in the same event at the Texas Skeet Shooter Association state championship, against all ages. He placed first in JV skeet shooting at state during his freshman year and the same in varsity as a sophomore. "Skeet is really what I specialize in,” Godfrey says. “I've competed all around the country in different national level shoots, and I competed in the world championship this fall." Skeet shooting is designed more for the perfectionist types. Competitors shoot 25 targets in a round, four times. They move around a semicircle and shoot a high bird and a low bird. American Skeet Shooting is the exact same format at every tournament, so competitors know exactly what to expect and train meticulously. That includes Godfrey. He trains five to six days a week, sometimes more depending on upcoming events. And for him, practice really makes perfect. Or at least almost as close as you can get to perfect. Last fall, Godfrey went to the world championship and placed in the top 10 of all five events he competed in, landing him the eleventh spot in the world. If adult competitors were excluded, he placed in the top five and first overall. In the midst of traveling to tournaments and practicing 15-20 hours per week, Godfrey has managed to keep his grades high. Oh, and he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and tutors AP physics. He will major in aerospace engineering at UT and shoot for their team. He credits his academic success, in part, to his parents. "My parents have always stressed that school comes way before any extracurricular activity,” Godfrey says. “They said very early on that even if I'm going to the Olympics, if my grades start to slip, they'll pull me right out of it." It turns out they didn’t have to, and we’re sure both parties are glad for it. 36 • SPRING ’18
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SOUTHLAKE CARROLL DRAGON LACROSSE EVAN HOCHWALT, MIDFIELDER How did your love for the sport begin? I started playing lacrosse in fifth grade. It gave me an opportunity to do a sport with a lot of my friends. I joined the team because: I have played in the youth program and I knew kids who played on the high school team and really enjoyed it. I also love the sport and cannot imagine playing anything else. Why do you have Dragon Pride? I have been a Dragon since kindergarten. Growing up in Southlake, there are a lot of things to be proud of and proud to be able to take part in — like the excellent school system and sports teams. What is your pre-game ritual? I usually listen to rap music. Hours spent training each week: Twelve hours. Favorite classes in school: AP Environmental sciences and calculus. Future plans: I plan to major in finance in college. Most challenging part of being a non-UIL athlete: Not having access to our school facilities or getting the recognition like the other sports. Most rewarding part: Being part of a great team and the friendships I have made. Biggest influence: My dad.
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SOUTHLAKE CARROLL LADY DRAGON WATER POLO GABI GERVASI, UTILITY How did your love for the sport begin? My love for water polo began after my first Junior Olympics in 2012. When I was younger I played a lot of sports, but after that trip, I knew water polo was the sport I was going to commit all my time to. I joined the team because: My brothers always played aggressive sports and I wanted to follow in their footsteps. Also, to be able to be a part of a growing program with my best friends was another huge reason for joining the team. Hours spent training each week: I spend around 12 to 15 hours each week training. Future plans: I am attending Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, next year. I am going to play for their Division One water polo team while majoring in political science. Most challenging part of being a non-UIL athlete: The most challenging part of being a non-UIL athlete is having to work 10 times harder to get the same recognition for our achievements as a UIL sport does. Most rewarding part: The most rewarding part is definitely the friends and people I have met over the four years. Being part of the team also means being in a tight-knit group of people who want to support and foster you to be the most successful and happy person you can be, in and out of the water. Biggest influence: My biggest influences have been my older brothers, Raymond and Anthony. As student-athletes they understand the drive and ambition it takes to be successful. They have always been my loudest cheerers, the most supportive, and the best role models a sister could have.
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rowing up in Minnesota, Knute Anderson wasted little time finding his life’s passion. Like many little boys from ‘The Hockey State,’ Anderson picked up a stick and was immediately hooked. Unlike any of his kinder-peers, Anderson has since forged a prosperous on-ice career as a coach in the burgeoning hockey hot beds of North Texas. A state-runner up last season, Anderson’s Dragons promptly defeated Jesuit of Dallas in just two games of a best of three series to take home the 2018 State Championship. We caught up with three-time State Championship coach to learn a little more about him and the state of Southlake Carroll Hockey.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOCKEY BACKGROUND: I grew up in Minnesota and started playing at age 5. I have been a part of Texas High School Hockey as a head coach for 16 years. My teams have been awarded three state championships, a state runner-up, two state bronze medals and four city championships. YOU WERE PLAYING AT A VERY EARLY AGE. HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE DO TODAY’S SOUTHLAKE CARROLL HOCKEY PLAYERS NEED? The average Carroll Hockey player started playing at age 5 and plays all year, every year since that first stride on ice. HOW HARD DO YOUR PLAYERS WORK TO MAINTAIN THEIR LEVEL OF COMPETITION? During the season, the typical Carroll hockey player gets five hours of on-ice practice and three games a week. Most players have a personal off-ice regimen or work with their travel club team, which consists of weight training, cardio and core strength training.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT WITH CARROLL HOCKEY? How our team came together after the loss of one of our beloved teammates this summer. Everyone was there for each other and like a family we healed together.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT HOCKEY IN TEXAS? I would say there are few now compared to even 10 years ago. However, those who know hockey know that Texas and specifically the DFW area, is producing tremendous hockey players and teams. Our teams are
competing very well against traditional hockey markets. Just ask the New York State Champs Ward-Melville! (Southlake defeated them 7-2). HOW DID IT FEEL TO DEFEAT JESUIT OF DALLAS AND FINALLY WIN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP? Losing in the finals of State last year, the coaches knew we should win State this year. Knowing it, and actually doing it, are two very different things. I credit our team for staying focused all year, and really dominating in the finals. AND YOUR FEELINGS ON BACK-TO-BACK APPEARANCES AT NATIONALS? The last two seasons at Nationals created memories that will last the players, parents and coaches a lifetime. This season the host was the State of Hockey-Minnesota and they did an amazing job making our players feel like rock stars. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT CARROLL HOCKEY? Without question it is our community pride and our families. Team president Mario Carbone, team manager Julie Hirschy, my longtime co-coach Scott Adams and all the players and parents make me love being a Dragon Coach. WHAT IS YOUR WISH FOR THE FUTURE OF CARROLL HOCKEY? I feel we will always have a tremendous program because of the quality of our student athletes at Carroll. Our seniors continue to leave the program with a legacy of excellence. Our youngest players will continue to recognize the value of one day getting the third “Green Jersey,” which is reserved for those players making our top team!
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