Spring Sports Wrap-Up

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BOYS’ BASEBALL

Coach

Mike Davidson

GIRLS’ GOLF

Coaches Shawn Farmer-Sese and Erin Menath

The combined Overlake and Bear Creek baseball team, the Growls, had a phenomenal season, boasting an 18–7 record. In conference play, the team went 11–4. This level of playing sent the team to the State championships to continue their season with tournament play.

Coach Davidson shared, “This was a special team with a culture driven by our group of eight seniors who understood this experience is about brotherhood more than the wins and losses. Guys like Corbett M. (’23), a two-year captain who came up clutch so many times this year when we needed him. There are a lot of good players and good memories graduating from this team with plenty of opportunities for young players coming up.”

A major highlight of the season was that the Growls won their first bi-district championship this season, defeating Cedar Park Christian 4–1 at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham. Captain Corbett M. hit .322 and led the conference with 23 RBI. He was selected as an All-Emerald City League player, along with Bear Creek teammates Sebastian G. (’23) and Michael K. (’23). The 2023 Growls advanced to the State tournament with the #5 seed but fell to Colville in extra innings to finish with a 17–5 record. Next season, the Growls look to add eight Overlake rising 9th graders who had a strong MS baseball season this year. See you at the ballpark next Spring!

Girls’ golf ended a memorable season with a fantastic showing at State. The entire team will return next year, so the sky is the limit for this group! Sophia S. (’24) was Team Captain and did a wonderful job bringing this young team together. The entire team did a spectacular job of representing Overlake, always playing by the rules and with great integrity.

Girls’ golf plays with a modified Stableford scoring system. To put the team’s improvement into perspective, in the first match of the season they scored 59 as a team. By the end of the season, in three separate matches, they scored 93, 97, and 102.

Finishing second as a team at State, second in Bi-Districts, and second in the league tournament culminated from everyone’s hard work this season. Every player had at least one qualifying score for the league championship. Throughout the season, each player worked to improve and saw this reflected in their performance.

• Sophia S. (’24), Suri B. (’26), Sherry F. (’26), Augustina H. (’24), Maia W. (’25), Simaya G. (’26) all qualified for the league playoffs

• Suri B., Sherry F., and Sophia S. qualified for State and Bi-Districts

• Suri B. placed fifteenth in State

• Sherry F. and Sophia S. tied for seventh overall in the State Assistant Coach Prohn shared, “I can’t emphasize enough how every single team member contributed to the overall team’s success this season and how much every golfer improved.” Golf is a sport that requires a ton of skill, but also teaches great life skills. Next season looks to be even better!

BOYS’ LACROSSE Coach Colton Umberger

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Coach Nicole Rockwell

The boys’ lacrosse team truly coalesced into a family. The teammates embraced this concept and came together as a cohesive unit for the entire season. A season highlight was Senior night, where every senior scored a goal and the whole team came together to celebrate the win.

Coach Umberger noted that not only did Alec O. (’23) make the All-Conference team, “he really stepped up as a leader of the team and it would have been a very different team without him.”

The team also benefitted from strong leadership from Senior Captains Jake S. and Jack W.

Umberger said, “I’m looking forward to another great season next year. We will have a ton of seniors and upperclassmen step up to be leaders and will hopefully see a bunch of new faces as well. I love this program and this school and am glad to be a part of it.”

The girls’ lacrosse team never gave up and continued to work together to overcome adversity throughout the season, even while the team’s win-loss record might not reflect the desired outcome. This year, the team truly embodied the essence of sportsmanship, growth, and resilience.

One special memory for Coach Rockwell was the away game against Stanwood. There was a very long bus ride with lots of team bonding, a hard-fought game, and pizza to end the day. Experiences like this encourage the team to stick together and look forward to next season.

Coach Rockwell wanted to give a special shout out to Peishan P. (’25), who “came out to practices and games with a positive attitude and always gave 100% effort. They are a true example of a team player and a coachable athlete.”

Rockwell is looking forward to next season to continue to improve as a team and add some new ninth-grade talent!

BOYS’ SOCCER Coach

Scott Lane

GIRLS’ TENNIS Coach

Jeff Loranger

The Overlake Owls boys’ soccer team had an impressive season, finishing with a record of 12–8–3 and a second place finish in the State championship! Led by Senior captains Rishi S. and Nathan L., the team exhibited skill, determination, and remarkable teamwork throughout the season.

The team consistently performed at a high level. Each victory was hard-earned, and every setback served as motivation to bounce back stronger. The team’s strong defensive line, agile midfielders, and lethal forwards worked in perfect harmony, providing a well-rounded and cohesive unit on the pitch.

The State championships were a culmination of the Owls’ hard work and dedication throughout the season. Although they fell just short of clinching the title, their second-place finish was a testament to their skill and determination. The players showcased exceptional sportsmanship, pushing themselves to the limit and leaving everything on the field.

As the season came to an end, the Overlake Owls boys’ soccer team could look back with pride on their accomplishments. With nearly 20 returning players, next year’s team will be a force to be reckoned with.

Girls’ tennis had an exceptional season, going undefeated in conference play! The three captains, Sylvia L (’24), Sadie W. (’24) and Sharon Z. (’25), did a great job supporting the team in practice and during matches. Coach Loranger shared that Sylvia L. really stood out being a vocal leader and model of working hard while having fun each day.

The team also found success at the State Tournament in Yakima. In singles play, Sarina Z. (’26) finished fourth. On the doubles side, we are proud to share that Sylvia L. (‘24) and Sharon Z. (’25) finished first in state! With all the hard work and success in the state tourney, Overlake won the state team title! This is the third such title in the girls’ tennis program at Overlake. Looking ahead to next year, Loranger notes the youth of the team, “The fact that we don’t have any seniors on our Varsity team is exciting for next year. The chance to add another player or two to our team is also exciting as our upperclassmen will be able to show them the culture of our team and welcome them into an environment that pushes each other to work hard, be competitive, and have fun while playing.”