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always in season As far as I’m concerned, a perfect spring day includes a hot dog, a beverage and a game of baseball. I know I’m not alone. When you consider live event gate revenue, sponsorships, media rights and merchandising, the North American market for sports was approximately valued at $75 billion dollars this year.

That is before it was all put on hold.

As a Dragon parent, I also know I’m not alone when I say the value of sports in Southlake is priceless. Watching our kids enjoy the game, make friends and learn the value of teamwork is a flag we all wave with immense Dragon pride.

As the cancellations piled up, we at Southlake Style weren’t sure if we could even put together our annual celebration of spring sports. As time wore on, we quickly realized we had plenty to celebrate. The spirit of competition endured as our coaches and players kept their skills sharp and you all kept hope alive for play to resume.

In the end, the season was cut short but not before the Dragon class of 2020 showed us its true colors, taking it all in stride while showing us that sometimes the game’s greatest lessons come from the loss column.

If this was your child’s year to shine, we especially know Dragon sports meant everything. You all put in the effort, the heart and deserved to be rewarded and recognized. This spirit was kept alive each day at our office.

As we like to say, “Dragon Pride is always in season,” and we hope this issue helps highlight the many class acts of 2020.

Yours in Dragon Pride,

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A Baseball Legacy: Dragon Baseball knows what it means to have a winning attitude. Since Larry Vucan started as head coach at Carroll ISD, the Dragons have made it into the final four every year, winning back-to-back state championships in 2018 and 2019. But even more rare is the team’s playoff performance over the last three seasons. Out of 31 playoff games the Dragons lost just one to Plano High School in May 2017.

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BOYS SOCCER

’ 20 Roster

Head Coach: Aaron Cottrell Assistant Coaches: Chris Padilla, Doug Tekell and Aaron Lineweaver 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

William Westover Adam Paquette Max McLarty Jack Meyer Rory Skains Ryan Westerberg Robbie Pino Griffin Massey Pato Sanchez Hayes Buete Ali Morrish Kyle Reynolds Zachary Bloedow Jack Mooney Jackson Clay Tomas Esposito Karson Pannell Parker Owens Eric Jorgensen Massimo Palmer Destin Blanchard Andrew Swauger Michael Fisher Michael Grimm Matthew Hern Tomas Almeida Scott Mundy Corbin Duwe

Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So.

ABOUT THE TEAM SEASON RECAP The top-ranked soccer program in the country by “USA Today,” the 2019 Dragons compiled a 20-1-3 record in the regular season only to find themselves upset by Hebron 2-0 in bi-district. This year’s team was ready to avenge last year’s early exit, streaking to a 19-1 record (12-0 in District 5-6A) before play came to a halt just two games before the postseason.

“That’s been kind of the whole mission for this year,” says Aaron Cottrell, Dragons head coach. “Rankings mean absolutely nothing to these guys. They couldn’t care less. All that [mattered was] making a deep run in the playoffs.”

Although playoffs are unfortunately out of the picture due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dragons showed they were playoff-ready. Carroll actually lost its season opener to a good Lewisville team, 2-1, before reeling off 19 wins in a row.

The Dragons won the North Texas Elite Showcase, one of the most competitive tournaments in the country with eight nationally-ranked teams in attendance, then went undefeated at the Governor’s Cup tournament in Georgetown.

Carroll’s point differential grew throughout district, as Cottrell’s team outscored opponents 50-1 in 12 contests.

“Last year, we were trying to get back into being one of the elite programs around,” Cottrell says. “But it’s possible we were running on fumes towards the end.

This year, we were making more of an effort to pace ourselves.”

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Opponents were unable to find an answer for Carroll’s offense, which scored 74 goals this season. Senior captain and unanimous District 5-6A MVP Robbie Pino led the team with 19 goals and 18 assists (56 total points) in 17 games.

“Honestly, talent-wise, he’s one of the best players in the country,” Cottrell says of Pino, a University of Chicago signee and “USA Today” nominee for Dallas Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Senior midfielder Massimo Palmer distributed with creativity and consistency in the middle, while junior Pato Sanchez created opportunities with 10 points and nine assists.

Senior defender and District 5-6A Defensive MVP Eric Jorgensen, committed to Southwest University in Georgetown, is an experienced leader and a big reason for the team’s successful counterpressing strategy.

“Our philosophy is speed of play,” Cottrell says. “We limit our number of touches and want to be moving as fast as we can. We play a possession game.

We make quick and intelligent decisions.

It’s hard to play against a team that has 11 players on the field that do that.”

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GIRLS SOCCER

’ 20 Roster Head Coach: Matt Colvin Varsity Assistants: Lindsey Jacobson, Paul Lee, Allison Loftin 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27

Alli Mills Olivia Hein Sarah Hornyak Olivia Jacoby Laren Baiotto Madison Khan Izzy Trevino Bella Buncher Hanna Khan Laney Kimble Megan Matthews Lauryn Mazick Kyleigh Johnson Stephanie Smith Caroline Semadeni Julienne Guerin Ella Harris Jordan McConnell Morgan Quillen Gabriella Jamall Karina Owens Berkley Higgins Kaelyn Riley Payton Wilkerson Tatum Parks Paige Becker Diana Shaugnessy

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ABOUT THE TE AM

SEASON RECAP As the defending Class 6A state champions, Carroll expected to have a target on their back this season. It didn’t take long to see just how intense opposing teams and the game atmosphere could become.

“Our first scrimmage back in December against Highland Park was like a playoff game,” Colvin says. “We could tell that our opponents were giving us their best effort. I felt like our group stepped up to the challenge.”

The Lady Dragons started the season 4-3, then gained traction leading into district play. Carroll won its final three 5-6A contests to be in playoff position at 7-4-1 in district, 13-7-2 overall when the season was suspended and ultimately ended early.

“Most all of the games in which we were on the losing side were really close games and came down to the last few minutes, sometimes losing the lead in the last few minutes,” Colvin says. “There was some frustration there. But we had a big win against Byron Nelson, and we really felt we were turning the corner. It’s unfortunate to be two games away from the playoffs when we were peaking, and then we couldn’t play anymore.”

i felt like our group stepped up to the challenge.

—H ead Coach Matt Colvin

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The reigning state champion Lady Dragons bolstered by the veteran leadership of nine seniors showed they could hold their own. Two seniors in particular, Sarah Hornyak and Alli Mills, were duly recognized as nominees for Dallas Girls Soccer Player of the Year by “USA Today.”

“Last year we were pretty dominant in the midfield,” says coach Matt Colvin. “But this year, I don’t think opposing teams could say we were stronger here or there.

We were pretty well-balanced all around.”

Colvin’s lineup also showcased an upand-coming roster of underclassmen who together compiled a 13-7-2 record before the season abruptly ended two games before the playoffs. Hornyak (19 points), a Baylor signee, Karina Owens (18 points) and Laney Kimble (11 points), a Stephen F. Austin-commit, brought experience, leadership and offensive firepower.

Sophomore Hanna Khan (26 points) was the top scorer and provided plenty of optimism for the future. But Colvin felt this year’s team had the tools to make things happen once again come playoff time.

“I’ve been here 19 years, and every year I’ve felt we’ve had the talent to win the state championship,” he says. “If you think otherwise, you’re selling your team short.”

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BOYS GOLF

’ 20 Roster Associate Head Coaches: Matt Glenn and Paige Martin Assistant Coach: Jon Cravens Daniel Fuller

Sr.

Evan Paquette

Sr.

Carson Stipetic Kevin Yang

Sr.

Sr.

Huston Bryan

Sr.

Liam Slattery

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Dylan Fuller

Sr.

Braxton Neiman

Jr.

Josh Oldroyd

Jr.

Mitchell Greenberg

Jr.

Jack Beauchamp

So.

Gabe Post

So.

ABOUT THE TEAM SEASON RECAP As the season’s fall meets led to four more in the spring, the Dragons looked increasingly poised to make a strong postseason run at the state tournament.

Carroll won its final meet in convincing fashion and turned its attention to the district tournament, which would have taken place March 25-26.

“In the last round of the [March 6-7] regional preview, it all kind of came together, so that was a big confidence builder,” Glenn says of the team’s victory in the last meet before UIL’s stoppage of play. “That’s what you want to do, time it to peak out at the right time.”

Glenn and Martin say the players had continued to work on their games individually, aided by modern technology. Sending videos of what they were doing in self-contained practice allowed the coaches feedback opportunities on what they needed to work on.

“The swings are really good and fundamentally sound,” Glenn says. “[We were] just finally starting to see them do what we’ve been working so hard all year to do.”

having [that many] seniors makes their roles a lot different. it doesn’t put the weight on just one person.

—A ssociate Head Coach Paige Martin

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The Carroll boys golf team was on a roll thanks to the leadership of seven seniors before their final year of high school competition was cut short. Two of those seniors, Daniel Fuller and Evan Paquette, highlighted an ensemble that finished eighth at the 6A state meet in 2019.

Although the UIL’s subsequent safety precautions kept Carroll golfers off the course since mid-March, Dragon golf coaches believed their athletes had the talent and experience to make another run at state had play resumed.

“We have a really strong group of seniors,” says Paige Martin, who along with Matt Glenn is the associate head coach for both the Carroll boys and girls golf teams. “Having [that many] seniors makes their roles a lot different. It doesn’t put the weight on just one person.”

Fuller, a New York University commit, is described by Glenn as the head of the team and someone who outworks everyone. His 74.7 average strokes per meet leads the way, while senior Kevin Yang (McLennan Community College golf signee) is also instrumental. Pacquette’s play has earned him a scholarship at Rhode Island University next season.

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’ 20 Roster Associate Head Coaches: Matt Glenn and Paige Martin Assistant Coach: Jon Cravens Stephanie Lee

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Michelle Zhou

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Riley McDole Emma Costa

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MaKayla Tyrrell

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Morgan Becker

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ABOUT THE TEAM

SEASON RECAP The COVID-19 pandemic caused the entirety of UIL golf to end their season early, but not before Carroll won the regional preview at Tangle Ridge Golf Course in Grand Prairie in February. The Carroll girls last competed in the Centennial Invitation Feb. 28-29 before play was suspended.

While there were no official team practices from mid-March through April, Carroll coaches preached preparation while the team waited to see if the postseason meets would be rescheduled. Before the conclusion of the season was announced, Carroll coaches did their best to keep the team at its peak.

“Just keep working,” Martin told her golfers. “I think one thing that we pride this program on is that we keep teaching them ways to make themselves better. Some of them can work on their game at their house. If they have the ability to get outside, go for it. But just whatever opportunities they have, take it.”

when they take the role of motivating each other, it makes our job a lot more fun.

—A ssociate Head Coach Paige Martin 14 • SPRING ’20

A talented trio of veterans returned from a Lady Dragons golf team that took bronze at the 2019 Class 6A state meet.

The three seniors continued to set the tone for Carroll this spring as well.

Stephanie Lee, Michelle Zhou and Riley McDole brought a wealth of experience to the Lady Dragons. Their savvy play was infectious, as their younger teammates followed their lead this spring.

“I think we’ve had really good leadership,” says Paige Martin, Carroll boys and girls associate head coach. “The kids have taken it upon themselves to make it happen.”

Lee has been the Lady Dragons biggest sparkplug all season. The Naval Academy appointee has averaged 73.5 strokes per meet this year. Her eye-popping 62 at the Trophy Club Country Club in March was a performance that associate head coach Matt Glenn believes is one of the lowest rounds he’s ever heard of on that course and could be a course record.

Zhou (committed to New York University) and McDole (committed to Wyoming) are always solid, while junior Emma Costa and freshmen MaKayla Tyrrell and Morgan Becker are coming into their own.

“With the young ones coming along and combining with the veterans, that makes a heck of a golf team,” Glenn says. “I think on any day, they can stack up against anyone in the state.”

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’ 20 Roster Head Coach: Morgan McDonald Assistant Coaches: Caleigh Coyne, Jordan Osborne Team Manager: Emma Cavacini 0 1 3 6 9 11 12 15 20 23 25 26 27 33 35 44 52 55 64 96

Sophie Patton Katelyn Sclafani Carson Lopez Brooke Jones Olivia Cavacini Lilly Risenhoover Olivia Pierret Logan Risenhoover Santi Hulse Viola Ajro Landry Risenhoover Brooke Barron Jackie Reading Ava Kristynik Kaileigh Wallace Bella Van Hoosier Avery Simer Camryn Kowalewski Merryn Bumpass Lauren Carmona

Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr.

ABOUT THE TEAM SEASON RECAP The Lady Dragons ended the 2019 season on a confident high, defeating Frisco 14-13 in overtime to capture the Div. II state title. But when news came that Carroll would move up to compete in Div. I in 2020, the team’s initial response was one of concern.

“I told them the news and there was panic in their eyes,” McDonald says. “But I told them, ‘Hey, you guys just came off a state championship. It’s all about how much effort you put into it and how bad you want it.’”

The Lady Dragons showed their desire, participating in extra winter programs to prepare. The work paid off, as Carroll sped to a 7-1 record [2-1 in league play] before the season was cut short.

During those eight games, the Lady Dragons defeated perennial power Dallas Hockaday for the first time in program history. They defeated highly ranked teams in Austin Westlake (14-5 final) and Lake Travis (18-3 win). Carroll also captured a 10-9 triple overtime win against Flower Mound on a score by Logan Risenhoover.

Risenhoover scored the winning overtime goal in last season’s state title game as well.

“I told [Risenhoover], ‘Girlfriend, you’re giving me PTSD because I can’t handle all these overtime games,’” McDonald says.

overall, our defense was very strong as well, but we were really fast in the midfield.

— Head Coach Morgan McDonald 16 • SPRING ’20

One season removed from winning the Div. II state championship, Carroll girls lacrosse returned to the field in 2020 with an influx of youth.

The addition of less-experienced players might have caused concern for some programs, but the Lady Dragons appeared to remain on top of their game, thanks to balance on both sides of the field and an aggressive approach on offense.

“Our midfield and our attack was a force to be reckoned with,” says head coach Morgan McDonald, whose team took the title in her first year over the program. “We were probably one of the highest scoring offenses in the state this year.

“Overall, our defense was very strong as well, but we were really fast in the midfield. Our stick work was really strong.”

Sophomore attacker Logan Risenhoover was a big spark on offense. The lefty was MVP of the state tournament as a freshman and continued to show athleticism. Junior midfielder Ava Kristynik (Notre Dame commit) teamed with Risenhoover for a lethal one-two punch. Sophie Patton (junior defensive midfielder) used speed to be dangerous in the transition game, while senior captains Lilly Risenhoover and Jackie Reading set the tone on defense.

“We were pretty well-rounded this year,” McDonald says.

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’ 20 Roster Head Coach: Bruce Frady Assistant Coaches: Joe Gillis, Mike Jaeger, Zach Price 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 22 23 28 31 32 33 38 42 44 45 52 65 70 77

Grant Deno Andrew Dumbleton Michael Olaleye Brendan O’Rourke John IV Smart Matthew Bryant Austin Baldwin Cody Forman Conor Spagnolli Jacob Donfris Jackson Coniglio Kannon Kadi Jack Manero Jake Nolan Grant Doby Hunter Holden Bailey Phillips JT Ross Jonathan Cox John Manero Jonah Doddridge Nicholas Wright Everett Potter Jacob Coniglio Danny Sommerhalder Ryan Hinds

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ABOUT THE TEAM

SEASON RECAP Following an impressive 2019 season in which Carroll went 14-6, reached the state tournament and beat area juggernaut Dallas St. Mark’s, the Dragons appeared ready to carry their momentum into this spring’s schedule.

Carroll looked sharp, holding opposing offenses in check and providing scoring at key times to go 7-3 before the season wrapped. The Dragons did not begin league play before competition was halted in March. But before this season was over, Carroll defeated three teams ranked in the top 25 in the state in 2019, including St. Mark’s once again.

“For years, private schools have had the advantage, but we’re quickly closing the gap in parity,” Frady says.

The Dragons didn’t have a chance to prove that point further, as contests against Episcopal School of Dallas and Dallas Jesuit were scheduled later in the season. Even though Carroll won’t compete any further this spring, Frady and his players are hopeful they will have another chance to take the field before the graduating class moves on.

“The hope is that we can get things going with a summer lacrosse league,” he says.

what they’ve accomplished over the last couple seasons will have a huge impact for years to come.

—H ead Coach Bruce Frady

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It’s anything but a walk in the park when opponents play the Southlake Carroll boys lacrosse team. It’s more like trying to turn left on Southlake Boulevard during rush hour. Dragon defenders will come at you, and they’ll come hard.

Carroll’s gritty approach makes getting to the goal a formidable task and has spelled success in each of Dragons head coach Bruce Frady’s first two seasons at the helm.

“Our program is built to be one of the best defenses around,” says Frady, whose team held opponents to 5.8 goals per game in 10 games this season. “We thrive on playing tough and fast, and we want to have the mentality that when you play us, we’re going to come to battle.”

Players like senior goalie and captain Nick Wright, a Texas A&M commit, is a big reason for Carroll’s dominant defense. Like quarterbacks in football, goalies set the tone for the team, and Wright did just that.

Junior defender Conor Spagnolli is also a captain, providing lockdown coverage when on the field. Senior midfielder John Manero plays both sides of the field and will take his talent to West Point this fall.

With 10 seniors and a trip three rounds deep into the playoffs in 2019, the Dragons used experience to their advantage all season long.

“What they’ve accomplished over the last couple seasons will have a huge impact for years to come,” Frady says.

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’ 20 Roster Head Coach: Tim Stuewe Assistant Coaches: Jennifer Hutto, Charlie Liles, Callie Pomroy 2

Claire Carrick

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Morgan Cashon

So.

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Anna Hunt

Fr.

5

Cameron Timmons

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Kelly Shackelford

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Mackenzie Rae

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Bella Jones

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Piper Harness

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10 Brooke Martin

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Brooke Berwick

12 Katie Gee

Sr.

13 Eva McDowell

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17 Peyton Clark

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18 Lillian Cooper

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19 Lauren Galbraith

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ABOUT THE TEAM SEASON RECAP Bringing 10 players back from a team that reached the postseason’s third round in 2019, the Lady Dragons started sluggish, going 2-3 this spring before winning 13 of their final 17, including a stretch of 10-1.

Many of the team’s seven freshmen aided the cause gaining significant playing time at the plate behind an experienced group of seniors, led by Harness (.446 batting average), Gee (.434) and Martin (.316).

Although Carroll started off slow in District 5-6A competition as well, going 0-2 with losses to 2019 state semifinalist Keller and Denton Guyer before competition halted state-wide, Stuewe says there was a sense that the team had yet to reach its potential.

“I think this team had the tools to be as good as last year’s team,” he says.

“One of the advantages this year’s team had was the experience of going three rounds into the playoffs and playing a lot of close games. I was really looking forward to what these young ladies would do because of the experience we were bringing in from last year.”

i was really looking forward to what these young ladies would do because of the experience we were bringing in from last year.

—H ead Coach Tim Stuewe

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Like a deck of cards, the Carroll softball team’s starting positions were shuffled around until coach Tim Stuewe knew he was holding the best hand possible to start the 2020 campaign.

Of the six returning starters from 2019, all but one shifted to a new spot this season.

Brooke Martin (centerfield to shortstop), Katie Gee (shortstop to third), Piper Harness (first base to catcher), Morgan Cashon (left field to center) and Lillian Cooper (right field to second) switched positions without missing a beat.

“We felt that those movements would give us the strongest possible defense we could have out there, then we could fill in the void with the new players,” says Stuewe, whose Lady Dragons went 15-7 before play was halted in March due to COVID-19.

The moves paid off, as Carroll’s defense was its strong suit. Many games were error-free, as the Lady Dragons compiled an impressive .955 fielding percentage for the year behind the stellar pitching of senior Kelly Shackelford, going 5-1 with a 2.74 ERA. “They have been a huge catalyst to the success of the program, not just this year but as long as they’ve been a part of the Lady Dragons program,” Stuewe says of his seniors.

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Kaden Calkins Max Reyes Tyler Darnell Jamie Evans Tyson Drake Riley Garcia Clark Springs Luke Gornell Ryan Pehrson Justin Grech Paul Bonzagni Weston Johnson Jack Nielsen Jerry Cuevas Griffin Herring Brandon Howell Owen Proksch Zac Colletti Grant Golomb Tyler White Cade Manning Homer Bush Thomas Wrehe Gunnar Krug Ethan Mann Bronson Housmans Christopher Ciccone Seppa Verhaert Yanluis Ortiz Jared White

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ABOUT THE TEAM SEASON RECAP With the chance at a state three-peat on Carroll fans’ minds, the Dragons appeared to pick up where they left off last year. The team compiled a 12-2 record when play was halted just before the start of district competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It kind of hit me [with the April 17 final ruling to cancel the rest of the high school season] that the chance of a three-peat is over,” Vucan says. “I didn’t really take it to heart until then.”

Carroll left it all on the field while they had the chance, finding ways to win several one-run games and putting together a 10-game win streak.

Strong performances in hitting, pitching and fielding, as well as veteran savvy and talented young additions made the prospect of district play and postseason opportunities look promising once again. “ I don’t have a magic 8-ball, and can’t say we would have won it all again, but I think we were ready to compete,” Vucan says. “I felt really good about their potential.”

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For the 17 seniors and eight returning starters on this year’s Carroll baseball team, big game wins and championship playoff runs was just part of their DNA. Capturing back-to-back Class 6A state titles in 2018 and 2019, the Dragons went 22-0 in the playoffs the last two seasons and 32-2 over the last three. Carroll coach Larry Vucan says a winning mentality and cohesion on the field set his group apart.

“All these kids have known is going to Austin and playing in the final four,” says Vucan, who took over the Dragons program when the current seniors were freshmen. “They’re very talented from a skillset standpoint, but the enduring legacy is their chemistry. They play so well together and really love each other. “ The talent and experience went handin-hand to produce results. Senior infielder Cade Manning (committed to Texas State) was described by Vucan as the best hitter in the state. Outfielder Justin Grech (Lafayette College signee) was MVP of the 6A state tournament in 2019 and continued to impress. Catcher Yanluis Ortiz (University of Miami recruit) is a powerful RBI machine, outfielder Brandon Howell (Tulane commit) produced many clutch hits this season and sophomore pitcher Griffin Herring is a star in the making.

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Southlake currently houses empty basketball courts, baseball diamonds, golf courses and lacrosse fields due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Teams had their district play cut short and postseason pursuits halted.

Instead of loading up on buses and heading out to play, they are grabbing what they can around their homes to stay fit. Rather than teams checking in with each other during half time, they are setting up Zoom calls to talk about their at-home workouts. In spite of homebound coaches, athletes and fans, the passion for sports and the community spirit surrounding these kids is present.

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WHAT SPORTS MEAN TO SOUTHLAKE ADJUSTING TO THE TIMES Caroll athletics pressed pause in March. When the school announced it was closing, coaches had to relay that also affected practices and games. While Carroll Basketball had already wrapped their district play, head coach Eric McDade says he reached out to his team to help them continue off-season workouts. Carroll Basketball uses the spring season, just like many fall and winter sports, to give athletes the chance to develop skills and prepare for the next year’s season.

Other teams, however, weren’t as fortunate.

Carroll Softball started practicing for the season in January and had just started district play. With at least six weeks left of games unplayed, the Lady Dragons turned to head coach Tim Stuewe for direction. He also started sending out workouts for athletes to do at home, anything to keep them in playing shape for a potential return to the field.

Baseball, on the other hand, shared the update in person. Carroll was in the midst of its week three tournament when coaches were told they were playing the last games until further notice.

“We got a call saying it is probable that this is all over, but you can finish today,” head coach Larry Vucan says. “I think we assumed it was only going to be two or three weeks. When I told the kids that, they kind of knew. They were welling up a little bit. Kids have great insight. They feared for the worst but wished for the best.”

After announcing the news to the team, Vucan asked his seniors to stay behind. After talking to them, he snapped a quick senior picture to capture the moment.

“I just took it out of a sense of what if I don’t see these guys ever again in a Carroll uniform,” Vucan says. “I know every group is special, but this is the first group I had when I came on [as head coach] in 2016.”

KEEPING THE MOMENTUM GOING But these Dragons didn’t lose hope. Athletes across an array of spring sports received daily or weekly exercises that would help them stay focused and motivated.

Coach McDade says it was up to his kids to send in what they had accomplished that week, creating a bit of accountability for the athletes.

Coach Stuewe, on the other hand, encouraged his girls to do what they could to get out and be active, all while practicing social distancing.

“The ability to get outside and breathe some fresh air and get some sunshine has been a great relief for not only the athletes but the general population,” Stuewe says. “We were just telling the girls to do everything they can. If it’s throwing off a wall because you don’t have anyone to play catch with, it was using what they have.”

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social connection that we miss,” McDade says.

“We miss being around each other.”

By participating in team Zoom meetings or trying out different social media challenges (ranging from posting pullups to attempting to dunk) posted by either the athletic director or different coaches, kids were able to still feel connected to their teammates.

“I just wanted to see how they were as a person,” Stuewe says. “It was really important to have those one-on-one conversations about dealing with everyone being at home.”

Even as the news continued to show that campuses could be closed for the school year, students continued to push through.

“They always kept telling me, ‘We will be ready, coach,’” Vucan says. “And I had others that would text me and were reaching out saying, ‘If we don’t get to play again, I want to say thank you.’”

AN ODE TO THE SENIORS When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced school would continue online for the remainder of the semester and UIL doubled down by stating the rest of its spring seasons were canceled, coaches were quick to think of their graduating athletes.

“It’s a special time in these kids’ lives. This is that special year that all of us as adults had the opportunity to experience, so we are just trying to be sensitive as coaches,” McDade says.

While many Dragons continue on and play at the collegiate level, several others end their athletic careers at Carroll.

“Obviously the big sadness for me is the seniors and having their last year cut short,” Stuewe says. “That game back in March was the last time they will walk off a softball field. They were hanging up their cleats for the last time.”

But instead of harping on the sadness, coaches were able to reach out to their players and share just how proud they were of their efforts over their high school careers.

“You watch them grow up from followers to leaders, from mentees to mentors,” Stuewe says.

While Vucan was hoping his team would go for the three-peat at state this year, he knows his players’ efforts will continue to make a difference even after they graduate.

“We are just hoping to continue to create that culture that has been successful and cultivate it and make it even better,” Vucan says. “And it will start thanks to these seniors’ legacy.”

And if these students can take any overarching lesson away from their years playing, it may just be how to react during hard times.

“One thing sports teach you is how to persevere and how to work through the tough times,” Stuewe says. “We control what we can control — we talk about that all the time during a game.

You can’t control what the other team, the umpire and the fans say or do. But you can control how you respond to it.”

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THE SYMBOL OF THE DRAGON But it’s not just seniors and athletes that are grieving over this loss. Across the city, families are gathering together to show their Dragon pride. Whether it be with a logo polo or a sign in their front yards, Southlake takes ownership of its united symbol of the Dragon.

While reflecting on how important sports are to the community, Vucan flashed back to his first years at Carroll. As an assistant coach in 2011, Vucan accompanied the team to Carroll Elementary to visit different classrooms. He remembers walking through the halls and seeing kids’ faces light up once they saw those green uniforms. They called out the names of his players, eager to meet their fellow Dragons.

“I could not believe how many of the kids knew exactly who these kids were,” Vucan says. “I see all these elementary kids in awe of our baseball kids, and I could see how this meant everything to them. I saw it is a connection to the community.”

Vucan continues that Dragon connection with Dragon Palooza, which was held this year in February.

Watching current players coach little ones and seeing alumni come back to participate in their special game acts as a symbol for what Dragon pride is all about.

“It’s a connection of past, present and future,” Vucan says. “Everyone is in green; everyone is a Dragon.”

That generational commitment is present throughout Carroll athletics.

“It goes back to community pride. They are a part of it,” Stuewe says. “It’s really cool year after year for former players, former parents, you see them showing up to games. They still follow sports even though they may not have a kid in the program.”

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community spirit ensures that the masses can feel connected to every sport.

“Having grown up in a small community myself, you understand the bond and the importance of athletics,” Stuewe says. “The fact that Carroll has had so much success, it sets this expectation of being successful in all our extracurriculars, not just athletics.

But we remind them you are out here because you love it and have fun and just keep doing that. They love the game, but first and foremost, they love the relationships they develop with their teammates.

“When they look back and reflect on this year, they will remember it got cut short but they will also remember the relationships and friendships they made. That’s what’s important. The score on the scoreboard is not what you’re going to remember. It’s the people you played beside.”

We all like cheering for the winning team, but the close-knit community of Southlake ensures that support isn’t driven by results. It’s based on relationships.

“Everyone is a Dragon in Southlake,” Vucan says.

“You see ‘protect the tradition’ on every shirt. It’s everywhere you go. A lot of this pride has to do with that connection to the tradition, and people want to see it continue.”

Through wins and losses, through triumphs and trying times, Southlake continues to show up for sports, and that’s driven by these athletes’ determination to be better for others.

“It’s really unique the way we rally around each other, whether you have children or not,” McDade says. “You look at our businesses and our community, and people just want to see our kids do the best they can and become the best versions of themselves. It’s a rallying cry to be a Dragon.”

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UIL SHUTS DOWN SPRING 2020 SPORTS After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shut down schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, the University Interscholastic League followed up by canceling all of its remaining spring activities and state championships. UIL previously suspended its athletic activities on March 16 due to COVID-19, then extended its suspension until May 4 to match the governor’s order, according to a media release.

While UIL staff has worked hard to resume sports activities this spring, UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt says interscholastic activities cannot continue since schools will not be in session.

Although practices, rehearsals and workouts remain suspended, remote instruction will continue through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. “I am grateful to the UIL staff for their leadership and dedication to students,” UIL Legislative Council Chair Curtis Rhodes says. “Together we will get through this and we look forward to the day students are once again able to participate in education-based interscholastic activities.”

ELEVEN DRAGONS NOMINATED IN ‘USA TODAY’ AWARDS Southlake Carroll continues to dominate as 11 athletes have been nominated as part of “USA Today’s” Sports Awards. Congratulations to these athletes: Jenna Holland and Katherine McElaney — girls cross country; Solomon Chavez, Antonio Florcruz and Nate Lannen — boys cross country; Annabelle Smith — volleyball; R.J. Mickens — football; Robbie Pino and Pato Sanchez — boys soccer; Sarah Hornyak and Alli Mills — girls soccer. In addition to individual nominations, the boys cross country and soccer teams were nominated for Boys Team of the Year and the girls cross country team was nominated for Girls Team of the Year. The awards show will take place on June 18 online. The event will be hosted by sports anchors Jesse Palmer and Sage Steele, but they won’t be the only ones showing up. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will act as the football award presenter, Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps will act as the swimmings award presenter, Olympic gold medalist Venus Williams will act as the tennis award presenter, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas will act as the gymnastics award presenter and Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor will act as the volleyball award presenter.

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CARROLL SWIM AND DIVE WINS 2020 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Southlake Carroll went home with the win from the UIL Class 6A state swimming and diving championships in February. The Lady Dragons finished first in the meet with a combined 284 points from all of their matches, effectively winning the state championship. The boys, meanwhile, finished fourth in team standings after they took the bronze medal in the 400-yard relay. On the diving side, Hailey Hernandez won gold for the third time in a row, while Bridget O'Neil took silver. Bridget O'Neil and Phillip Kleiman are also the first Dragons to go to state for diving for all four years. Coach Murphy says he was proud of his team and the strong efforts they showed at the state meet. “It was an excellent meet for both of our boys and girls," he expresses. "We’re already putting pencil to paper making our plans for next year.”

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CARROLL CROSS COUNTRY COACH AWARDED TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Co u n t r y Co a c h e s A ss o c i at i o n announced the winners for its fourth annual High School Coach of the Year award at the beginning of 2020. Carroll Cross Country head coach Justin Leonard was awarded as the girls coach of the year. Carroll Cross Country finished its season in stride, clinching dual state championships and competing at the 16th annual Nike Cross Nationals for the 13th time in program history. Leonard has been leading the cross country program for the past 16 years.

Over that time, the girls team won seven state championships, including a four-peat from 2005 to 2008, while the boys won four.

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CARROLL BASEBALL HOSTS SENIOR PICTURE NIGHT After its season was halted due to COVID-19, head coach Larry Vucan rallied behind his seniors to ensure they could dawn the uniform one more time. Graduating players were invited to the Dragon Baseball field on Saturday, May 2, for a special senior picture night.

Players were able to pose for pictures with their parents and capture a keepsake photo, all while retaining social distancing. Vucan notes that this senior class stands out to him, as the students were freshman when he came on as head coach four years ago. Vucan knows that while his graduates will no longer represent Carroll on the field, their legacy will be remembered for years to come.

CARROLL BOYS SOCCER RECEIVE ALL-DISTRICT AWARDS Along with an undefeated district season on the way to a District 5-6A Title, Carroll Boys Soccer received an array of all-district awards. With five first team selections, five second team selections, three honorable mentions, it’s safe to say Carroll came out on top. Three individual players also received superlative awards: Robbie Pino for Most Valuable Player, Eric Jorgensen for Defender of the Year and Pato Sanchez for Offensive Newcomer of the Year. To round out the achievements, head coach Aaron Cottrell was recognized as Coach of the Year.

CARROLL LEFT LEADING IN UIL LONE STAR CUP STANDINGS As of January 8, Southlake Carroll is leading in the UIL Lone Star Cup Standings with 43 points. The standings are based on performances by team tennis, cross country, marching band, volleyball, robotics and football. Schools behind Carroll making up the top three include Conroe The Woodlands and Lewisville Flower Mound. This is not the first time for the Dragons to do well. Carroll received the Lone Star Cup in 2019, which marked its seventh win.

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DRAGON FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHEDULE The Carroll Dragons are looking ahead to the 2020 football season. Dragon Football will open on Friday, Aug. 28, at the AT&T Stadium, with coach Riley Dodge going head-to-head against his father and former Carroll head football coach Todd Dodge and the Austin Westlake Chaparrals in the 100th celebration of Texas high school football. After taking on Rockwall Heath on their own turf on Sept. 4, the Dragons will play their homecoming game against Prosper High School on Sept. 11. Their final two away games in September will be held at Arlington Martin High School on Sept. 18 and Byron Nelson High School on Sept. 24. The annual Pink Out, scheduled for Oct. 2, will be against Keller at the Dragon Stadium, while their Oct. 9 away game features Keller Central. The Dragon Youth Football home game on Oct. 23 will be against Eaton High School, while their Oct. 29 away game will be against Keller Timber Creek. The season will conclude with Senior Night on Nov. 6 against Keller Fossil Ridge at Dragon Stadium. To stay up to date on the Dragons’ upcoming football schedule, visit DragonSportsNetwork.com.

STUDENTS CELEBRATE NEXT STEPS WITH VIRTUAL SIGNING DAYS More than 55 Dragon athletes will go on to compete on the collegiate level next year. Many of these Carroll seniors were recognized at in-person celebrations, either in November or February. But several others were not. With a little creativity and a whole lot of family support, they hosted virtual signing days to mark the milestone. These are a few of the students who hosted virtual signing days: Daniel Fuller, New York University, Golf; Kevin Yang, McLennan Community College, Golf; Olivia Hein, Northern Arizona University, Soccer; Tim McElaney, Texas A&M University, Cross Country; Katherine McElaney, Texas A&M University, Cross Country; Jack Nielson, Furman University, Baseball; Thomas Wrehe, Panola College, Baseball; Paul Bonzagni, Weatherford College, Baseball.

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CARROLL WRESTLING COACH WINS DISTRICT COACH OF THE YEAR Dragon Wrestling had a lot to celebrate at this year's district championship. After 13 out of 14 boys and six out of seven girls qualified for the regional meet and they walked away with the district title, the Dragon wrestlers received yet another honor after the district awarded coach Joe Hathaway with the District 4-6A Coach of the Year award. This isn’t the first time coach Hathaway has earned the recognition, as he’s won almost every year since he started coaching Carroll ISD wrestling in 2010. The only exceptions were his first year of coaching and 2014. With 19 of his wrestlers qualifying for regionals at the W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Birdville ISD, Hathaway credits his team for its success, saying none of this would be possible without all of the hard work they put in.

CISD LIGHTS UP DRAGON STADIUM TO HONOR GRADUATING CLASS Carroll ISD knows graduating seniors are currently feeling a sense of loss, which is why the district is going out of its way to ensure they feel seen.

Starting on May 1, Carroll ISD will be lighting up Dragon Stadium every Friday night at 8:20 p.m. throughout the month in honor of the class of 2020.

“The class of 2020’s story is unique. This story is one you will never forget. And I promise you, Carroll Senior High School will never forget you,” Carroll Senior High School principal Shawn Duhon says in a video to honor graduating seniors. “To the class of 2020, we thank you.”

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soccer all my life, I knew from the beginning that SOCCER STAR RISING Alexis was special. It’s hard to miss a champion,” Alexis’ natural talent has shone through since childhood. She started playing select he says. “The challenge now is figuring out how soccer for Solar Soccer Club at age 10 and has to make the best better. It’s not easy to do.” journeyed all over the world to compete at the Adrian relies on Alexis to tap into her training highest levels. For the past six years, Alexis has every time she takes the field. He commends her been a United States National Team fixture, quick thinking and her ability to identify solutions representing America in Germany, Belgium, ahead of time.

Canada, South Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, “She has a big capacity to learn and adapt. the Netherlands, England, Mexico and PortuShe’s super comfortable on the ball, she can gal. She even has citizenship status in England score goals with her left foot and her right foot, to make it easier to play abroad. and she can see her options quicker than anyone Last fall, Alexis was I know,” Adrian says. “As a invited to train with the player, she shines during the Manchester City Womkey moments of a game. She en’s Football Club (MCtakes initiative and makes a WFC) in England. MCWdifference.”

FC’s roster includes some However, it’s not just her of the world’s most elite soccer ability that makes soccer players, including Alexis a standout. nine women who played “She’s a great person who for England’s Women’s makes people around her World Cup team that better,” Adrian adds. “Her lost to the United States character will make her suclast summer. cessful in everything she The honor of traindoes in life.” ing with some of the While Alexis has already best women in the sport accrued countless impreswasn’t lost on Alexis. She sive accolades, including counts the opportunity to being named the U.S. Girls train with MCWFC among Development Academy 2019 her proudest accomplishPlayer of the Year and earn— COACH ADRIAN SOLCA — ments. ing recognition as the na“It was such an amaztion’s leading scorer with 62 ing experience,” she says. goals and 49 assists in only 31 games, she doesn’t “I was nervous because I was playing against brag about it. Her humility is one of her best qualhalf the team from England’s club. Once I got ities, according to her dad. on the field, though, I let my training produce.”

“In a time of self-promotion on social meThis mental strength is a byproduct of the dia, Alexis is incredibly humble, knowing soccer discipline, hard work and focus that she puts is what she does, but it’s not who she is,” Derek in every day. Even with team practices halted says. amid COVID-19, Alexis continues with her individual training regimen.

WIDE-OPEN POSSIBILITIES “I don’t take a day off,” she says. “Nothing With Alexis on track to graduate high school a has stopped soccer-wise for me. I train with year early and move on to UT, the world is at her my dad every day.” feet. She’s not sure what she wants to study yet, Alexis’ dad and coach, Derek Missimo, has but she’s grateful for those who have helped her championed her efforts and potential from the along the way. very beginning, teaching her, training her and “My teachers are incredible,” Alexis says. inspiring her to do her best.

“Without them working with me, I wouldn’t have “Alexis’ maturity and professional approach the grades I do. I also work with a wonderful tutor to training has intensified with age,” he says. who helps me get to know the material.”

“All these experiences have underscored her It’s not easy balancing school and soccer comdrive and commitment to graduate high school mitments, but Alexis has always been up to the a year early to be in a position to take advanchallenge. tage of these opportunities, including the FIFA “I’m a perfectionist. I want to give 100%,” she U17 World Cup in India in November.” says. “When I get on the field, I want to get better Adrian Solca, Solar’s director of coaching, has every day.” worked with Derek to help refine and develop Whatever Alexis does, she does full out and Alexis’ talent. Adrian knew Alexis had a gift for all-in. That’s why, in soccer and in life, there’s soccer when he began coaching her 12 years ago. no doubt this rising star will be a stratospheric “As a coach and someone who has worked in success.

” “AS A COACH AND SOMEONE WHO HAS WORKED IN SOCCER ALL MY LIFE, I KNEW FROM THE BEGINNING THAT ALEXIS WAS SPECIAL. IT’S HARD TO MISS A CHAMPION.”

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On February 5, friends and family packed into Carroll Senior High School to celebrate with 23 student-athletes as they signed their Letters of Intent.

CISD Athletic Director Steve Keasler opened the ceremony by thanking the parents and their kids for all of their hard work, as well as the coaches that pushed their athletes to the peak of their ability.

“I can go on and on about how much dedication [these coaches] have not just for our student-athletes, but for many of them that are walking the halls,” Keasler remarks.

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