MARCH 28, 2014
Ocean City Today
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Seahawks win first outdoor track meet of 2014 season
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 28, 2014) The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams ran away with top honors during last Friday’s four-school meet in Berlin. “It was the first meet, so we’re still trying to get a feel of where everyone will fit in and where we’ll do our best,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “It’s good to start the season on a positive note. I think we’ll improve as the season goes on.” The Lady Seahawks scored 154 points for first place. James M. Bennett was second with 47 points, followed by Crisfield (13) and Wicomico (seven). Decatur girls who won their individual events were senior Rebecca Lederman (100 meters, 12.8 seconds;
400 meters, 1:05.3), juniors Hannah Wilson (pole vault, 5 feet 6 inches; high jump, 4 feet 10 inches) and Meya Chilengi (3,200 meters, 13:57), sophomores Emily Cook (100-meter high hurdles, 18 seconds; 300 intermediate hurdles, 57.9 seconds), Alison Alvarado (1,600 meters, 6:26) and Kayla Lorance (800 meters, 3:05) and freshmen Bethany Williams (triple jump, 25 feet 8.5 inches) and Jessica Wharton (long jump, 11 feet 2 inches). Alvarado, Lorance, Chilengi and freshman Peyton Dunham took top honors in the 3,200-meter relay (12:19). Dunham, Lorance, Chilengi and sophomore Katie Hofman earned a victory in the 1,600-meter relay event (5:13). Cook, juniors Emily Kolarik and Amari Harmon and Hofman won the
Decatur tennis teams take down Pocomoke in opener By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 28, 2014) The Stephen Decatur tennis team kicked off the 2014 season with victories over the Pocomoke Warriors last Friday. The Lady Seahawks won 6-1 on the road. Junior Delaney Iacona outscored her second singles opponent, 8-2. Senior twins Valerie and Charlotte Petsche, earned 8-2 and 8-0 victories at third and fourth singles, respectively. Senior Annie James shut out her fifth singles competitor, 8-0. Junior Calais Rodriguez and first doubles partner, freshman Kat Harrell, took their match, 8-1. Juniors Claire Esham and Brittany Wangel took down their second doubles competition, 8-0. “I thought we played well. I think we could have played better, but they weren’t the stiffest competition,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “We’ve been out on the court four times so it’s nice to finally get out there and
play. There’s definitely some little things we can improve on, like footwork and court positioning.” The Decatur boys’ team topped Pocomoke 4-3. Trailing 7-4, senior captain John Niedfeldt prevailed, edging out his second singles opponent, 9-7. Sophomore Christian Beres won his fourth singles match, 8-2. In their varsity tennis debut, sophomore Reed Watson and junior Jacob Moore scored an 8-2 victory at first doubles. Sophomores Deep Patel and Jake Blosveren won their second doubles match by forfeit. “I knew we were young this year, but my players stepped up and started the season off with a win,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “It was a great way to start the season.” The Seahawks are scheduled to host the Snow Hill Eagles on Monday at 4 p.m. Decatur will travel to Salisbury to play the Parkside Rams the next day.
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Ben Short competes in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles during last Friday's meet in Berlin. He finished second in the competition.
800-meter relay race in 2:01. Lederman joined Cook, Harmon and Hofman for the 400-meter relay event. The foursome crossed the finish line first (55.1 seconds). The Decatur boys’ team scored 98 points. Bennett placed second with 77 points, followed by Wicomico (71) and Crisfield (24). Seahawks who won their events were junior Jakhai Woodard (100 meters, 11.3 seconds; long jump, 18 feet 10 inches) and sophomores Brett Kim (pole vault, 8 feet 6 inches) and
Ernest Shockley (shot put, 37 feet 9.5 inches). Juniors Parker Harrington and Tripp Ortega and sophomores John Lambrinos and Zachary Bernal earned a victory in the 1,600-meter relay race (4:04). Harrington, senior Kevin Herbert, sophomore Gary Frick and freshman Scott Berry out-ran their competition in the 3,200-meter relay event (9:59). “The first meet is to set the bar,” Stigler said. “We’re looking to get better with each subsequent meet.”
Gates excited about Prep lacrosse team’s potential Continued from Page 40 Rogers (longstick midfield). Newcomers who will contribute include freshmen Max Bisaha (defense) and Carter Hill (midfield) and senior JB Loomis (midfield). Loomis missed the 2013 lacrosse season beCoach Gates cause of a broke collarbone. Juniors Matt Klepper (midfield) and Will Pedigo (defense/midfield)
and sophomores Staton Whaley (attack), Charlie Pritchard (midfield/defense) and Jordan Osias (longstick midfield) are also new to the team. “Our defense looks good and we’ve got some offensive weapons,” Gates said. “I’m excited about the potential this team has.” Worcester will again compete in both the ESIAC and MILL. “We have a tough schedule,” Gates said. “We want to improve on last year’s record, win the ESIAC and compete for a MILL title.”
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