SENIOR ISSUE
VOL. 46, NO. 10
Maine South’s 2009-2010
Jenna Shemky
Carol Costanza
Noelle Tazioli
Jenna Shemky is one of the few players on the soccer team that has been on the squad for her entire high school career. Within those four years that she competing on the varsity level, she was AllConference four times, All-Sectional four times and All-State twice. Going into her senior year, Jenna had 61 goals along with 21 assists. The coach of the girls’ varsity squad, Mr. Crawford said of Shemky “Jenna is one of the top soccer players that Maine South has had. Jenna is a natural goal-scorer. She makes the players around her better with her soccer knowledge and skill.” Through her four years on the varsity squad, Jenna has proved that she is one of the state’s premiere soccer players.
Carol Costanza has been on the badminton team for four years and has been the member of the varsity squad for three of her four years. She has played number-one singles and doubles for the past two years. Also, as a junior, she qualified for AllConference and she qualified for State. In her senior season, she finished 21-11 for doubles and 5-4 for singles. She is the team captain and a role model for the entire team. During the offseason, Carol worked hard, taking lessons and conditioning, and it was evident in her play. She remains focused and calm under the tremendous pressure of playing the best each team has to offer. Her intelligence is apparent on and off the court, and she always gives 100%.
Noelle Tazioli has been a lettered athlete for track and field during her entire Maine South career. Along with this, she was named All-Conference those four years. In 2008, Noelle was part of a relay team that earned sixth place at the state meet; this relay recognized Noelle as an All-State athlete. Noelle was chosen by her coach Mr. Downing to be one of the captains of the track team after she displayed her leadership and all-around talent. Mr. Downing said of the senior, “Her talent, intensity, and leadership will be greatly missed.” Noelle was recruited by several schools. She is choosing to run competitively at Dayton next year. Her entire track team wishes her luck and will miss her.
Rebecca Hoffman
Amy Kutska
Sabrina Salgia
Rebecca Hoffman has been a part of the varsity softball squad for her junior and senior years at Maine South. She was one of the few returning varsity players from last year, and she quickly took control of the team this year. Rebecca was recognized by her teammates and coaches as the team captain, and her leadership was evident throughout the season. Along with being named captain, Rebecca also earned the achievement of being named All-Conference. She is a great athlete who always came to practice and games with the same effort, and this fall she will be attending Valaparasio University in Indiana.
Amy Kutska has been a starter on the girls’ volleyball team since she was a sophomore. She was named the most valuable player this season, and she was also the team captain. As captain, Amy always did her best to keep the team directed and focused on success. Amy played the middle blocker position this leading the team in blocks and kills. Her teammates respected her endless compassion and devotion to her team, the sport, and the team’s opponents. Her leadership will be missed next season, but the lessons taught by her to the younger members of the varsity team will be carried on through the years.
Sabrina was chosen to compete for the Varsity tennis squad her junior and senior years at Maine South. As a junior, she competed in the first doubles position and her senior year she competed in the first singles position. In her senior year, she was awarded CSL South Sarah Pate Sportsmanship Award. Varsity Tennis Coach Rizzi said, “Sabrina worked tirelessly during the season and the offseason to improve her skills... Sabrina was the player that would give 110%.” In her final year at Maine South, Sabrina was voted MVP for the tennis squad by her fellow players. She finished her senior year at Maine South by finishing third at Conference.
FEMALE ATHLETES
Soccer
Softball
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