2025 Fall Sports Media Guide
Walter Cart
William Sutten
Asher Green
Tyler Overstreet
Director of Athletics Message
The 2025-2026 Athletic Season
Dear Saints Community,
As the excitement of a new school year begins to build, it is with great enthusiasm that we extend a warm welcome for another season of Saints athletics! We are eager to kick off a year filled with dedication, growth and spirited competition.
To our returning athletes, welcome back your commitment and leadership are invaluable, and your ability to lead by example is steadfast To our new students and families, we invite you to join us in supporting our teams, experiencing the energy of competition, and becoming an integral part of the St. Christopher’s community.
Our focus remains on fostering an environment where every student-athlete can thrive, not just on the field or court, but in all aspects of their lives St Christopher’s athletics is committed to promoting teamwork, resilience, discipline and sportsmanship These are the values that guide our coaches in our pursuit of excellence and define our programs, ensuring that our young men develop not only as skilled competitors but also as principled individuals ready to meet life's challenges with honor and integrity.
We encourage all members of the Saints community — students, parents, faculty and alumni — to join us in cheering on our teams Your presence and unwavering support are crucial to our athletes' success Whether you ' re in the stands, organizing team meals or sharing the latest StC sports news with one another, every contribution helps to elevate our sense of community and the pride that defines St. Christopher’s athletics. Keep an eye on our school calendar and social media for schedules, results, recaps and more.
We look forward to another year filled with meaningful moments, personal bests and the spirit that makes us proud to be Saints! See you at the game!
Go Saints!
Ren O’Ferrall Director of Athletics
Cross Country
OUTLOOK SCHEDULE
2024 Record:
Prep League Champs, 3rd at State Meet Coach: John Green, 13th season
Cross country returns a strong group, led by newly-minted captains Asher Green ‘26 and Henry Russell ‘26 (All-Prep, 2024).
Supporting the captains are juniors Noah Smith, LT Nguyen, and Matthew Matthews
Green was a second-team All-Metro pick in 2024, along with All-State and All-Prep League status. Nguyen was also an All-State and All-Prep performer.
Look out for sophomore Grayson Jones, who was a scoring runner for the Saints before being injured right before the playoffs in 2024.
October 3
October 11
CAPTAINS
October 24
Arjun Anand, So Avery Berents, Fr Burn Bradshaw, Fr McCoy Eakin, Fr Lane Fishburne, So Kaden Gunlock, Fr Grayson Jones, So Matthew Matthews, Jr
Nicholas McDonnell, So LT Nguyen, Jr Henry Peace, Fr Noah Smith, Jr Eli Tatum, So Asa White, Fr Witt Wood, So. Asher Green, So.
Asher Green, Sr Henry Russell, Sr
Offense - The offensive line is the strength of this unit Headlined by 5-star recruit Darius Gray ‘26, the front five is big, physical and experienced Clelland expects to be able to run the ball well and control the clock The Saints have a bevy of backs, led by Walker Turley ‘26 and Aiden White ‘27, two dangerous options for the Saints Calling the shots is Chase Roberts ‘26, a quarterback who proved himself a powerful presence last year Look out for the Saints on the outside in WR Jaerron Johnson ‘27, who already holds Division I offers JJ Tidwell ‘27 and Finn Walter ‘26 have also shown promise early in the season
Defense - A deep senior linebacker core led by Elijah Brandon and Turley provide great tackling and quick hands with speed and aggressiveness. Up front, Gray mans the middle on a stacked defensive line with numerous options that defensive coordinator Greg Tune can use to put pressure on the quarterback, including MJ Crocker ‘26 and talented wrestler Drew Pendlebury ‘26. The secondary is air tight, led by juniors Austin Robinson and Tidwell and seniors Elisha Asare and Collin Johnson, capping off a great defensive squad.
Special Teams - William Sterling ‘27 has taken over the kicking and punting after getting occasional reps in last year that helped develop his ability.
Overall - This team lost some talented players - Jack Seel ‘25, Addison Gosline ‘25 (UR), Gavin Johnson ‘25 (UVA), Jayden Brown ‘25 (Bridgewater) and Deacon Begley ‘25 to name a few However, the roster is far from bare and includes a nice mix of youth and seniority It has a chance to establish itself and claim a Prep League title as the league schedule opens up later in the season
OUTLOOK CAPTAINS
Avery Peay
varsity 17 Charlie Gunn
18 Austen Wrinkle
the line of scrimmage 54 Drew Pendlebury Pendlebury, a talented wrestler, brings his aggressiveness to the defensive line
56 Vake Martin Martin, another wrestler, is a hardnosed lineman
60 Charlie Parker Parker is a stalwart, anchoring the right side of the offensive line
65 MyKhai Miller
A transfer from Monacan, Miller is getting acclimated to the system
73 James Segneri Segneri had a strong camp and took hold of a starting OL spot
77 Beckett Thorp Thorp had an injury scare, but is healthy and active for StC
87 Nate Roberts Starting TE Soft hands and long target for Chase
88 Jud Carithers Will spend time at TE and OL First year at StC
70 Grayson Reynolds Reynolds is a reserve lineman on both sides of the ball
71 Isaiah Grant Grant, a 2-year varsity member, steps in as a starter at guard
97 Jeremiah Stone There is a bright future ahead for this freshman 99 William Sterling The 99 tradition continues Stellar punter and kicker
OUTLOOK Soccer
2024 Record: 11-4-4 (4-0-1 Prep League, League Champs, State Quarterfinalist)
Coach: Jay Wood, 35th season
After a very strong showing last season with a VISAA quarter final appearance and a 11-4-4 record, the varsity soccer team once again is eyeing a very successful season. They have a tough September Schedule with matches against Gonzaga, Collegiate, and Trinity Episcopal, but they have already proved themselves with a 4-1 win against reigning state champs Episcopal High School Their October is filled with crucial Prep League matches, notably Senior Night at Massey Field against Woodberry on October 24.
The Saints return 12 players from last season, including 8 seniors. The attack will be led by seniors Lukas Gordinier and Daniel Kehoe, with 7 goals between them already in just 4 games. The defense will be anchored by goalies Connor Welch ‘26 and Collin Weis ‘27 and left back Tyler Overstreet ‘26 After losing key midfielders to graduation, the responsibility in the midfield will fall on captain Sutton Olesen ‘26 and Cole Butler ‘26, a new addition to the team after playing the past three years for Richmond United. The Saints are primed for another state tournament challenge this year.
SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME
Wed., Aug. 27 Catholic HOME W 7-1
Friday, Aug. 29 FUMA HOME W 9-0
Tuesday, Sept. 2 Christchurch Away W 2-1
Thursday, Sept 4 Episcopal Away W 4-1
Tuesday, Sept 9 Bishop O’Connell HOME W 1-0
Friday, Sept. 12 Gonzaga HS Away 7 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 16 Collegiate HOME 6:30 PM
Friday, Sept. 19 Trinity Christian* Neutral 5 PM
Saturday, Sept. 20 Menno Classic* Neutral TBD
Thurs , Sept 25 Trinity Episcopal Away 4:30 PM
Saturday, Sept 27 Cape Henry Coll Away 12:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 30 Benedictine Away 4:30 PM *Menno Classic
DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME
Friday, Oct. 3 Veritas HOME 4:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 7 John Paul the Great HOME 4:30 PM Thurs., Oct. 9 St. Anne’s-Belfield Away 4:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct 14 Trinity Episcopal Away 6:30 PM
Friday, Oct 17 Norfolk Academy HOME 4:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 21 Collegiate City Stad. 7:00 PM
Friday, Oct. 24 Woodberry Forest* HOME 4:45 PM
Friday, Oct. 31 VISAA First Round TBD TBD
Monday, Nov. 3 VISAA Quarterfinals TBD TBD
Wednesday, Nov 5 VISAA Semifinals TBD TBD
Friday, Nov 7 VISAA Final TBD TBD *Senior Night
Connor Welch Senior goalie is battling for time in goal in his second year on varsity
Collin Weis A junior, Weis has the upper hand in the competition for keeper minutes 2 Chase Buerlein
junior who looks to improve his skillset in his second varsity year
Tyler Overstreet
Evan Broughton
6’2 back will be a base for the team’s defense
5 Hayes Carithers One of coach Wood’s strong offensive options
6 Jack Rickards Senior leader provides great athletic ability on the pitch and looks to provide valuable minutes 7 Murray Mathews Ambitious freshmen looking to prove himself and get some minutes 8 Cade Cox
bright season is in sight for this senior midfielder
Daniel Kehoe
senior will have a great season pushing the ball towards the goal 10 Carson Stalker Looks to take his game to another level after a solid sophomore year 11 Lukas Gordinier Second-year middie will provide valuable minutes and make a big impact this year
12 August Wood This senior adds solid depth to the team and has strong potential after a solid junior year
13 Bodhi Fricke New freshman looking to put his name out there on the varsity squad
14 Mason Groome This exciting sophomore provides solid athletic ability and will learn from the upperclassmen this year
15 Colin Wishnack A junior, Wishnack is competing for minutes in coach Wood’s defense
17 Townsend Sexton A junior, coming off a successful JV season, looking to settle into the varsity squad
19 Alex Rauchle Aspiring Senior looking to find his place in Coach Wood’s back line
20 Alexander Reed A Junior rising to the varsity level after two good JV seasons
23 Cash Kisner A great-looking talent coming to the varsity squad
25 Noah Daigneau A sophomore looking to find a spot in the midfield
27 Colin Dexter First-year defender who is looking to make his mark in the line
28 Adam Bishara A promising talent, the Bishara name will continue in the soccer program for years to come
29 Cole Butler
A talented club player who has come back with the Saints for his senior year
M Matthew Covington First-year Manager
M Lawson Roberts First-year Manager
30 Sutton Olesen Starting midfielder who provides energy on the pitch and plenty of pressure on opponents
31 RJ Johnson First-year defender who shows promising young talent and consistency
Mountain Biking
OUTLOOK
Head Coach: Kimberly Mayer, 5th Season
The mountain biking finished 20th in the high school division last year and had a relatively strong season finishing in the top 20 in every race
The Saints are led by senior captain William Sutten who averaged a top 20 finish in his 4 races, and advanced to regionals Mrs Mayer looks to build on last year ' s success with new talent joining the team.
SCHEDULE
DATE RACE PLACE TIME
Sat., Sept. 20 NICA Race #1 Miller School Noon Sat., Sept. 27 NICA Race #2 Strokesville Noon Sat., Oct. 18 NICA Race #3 Monticello Noon Sat , Oct 25 NICA Race #4 Woodberry Noon Sat , Nov 8 Regionals Maryland TBD
Tyler Aronhalt, Jr Jac Clary, Jr Austin Drewnowski, Sr
Owen Farmer, Jr Gabe Faulstich, So Charlie Figg, Fr
Jake Foreman, So. Mitchell Gallagher, Jr Sladen Havranek, Fr
Mason Joyce, So. Toler Lambeth-Butler So Eddie Lin, Fr.
Owen Lin, So. Ada Mathews, Jr. Mac McClendon So
This program was put together by the Fall Sports Information Team. Leaders: Hil Butler ‘25, Philip White ‘25 Harry Byrd ‘27, Preston Cochran ‘26, Hayden Doyle ‘27, Powell Gilmore ‘27, Leopold Kobal ‘26, Zavier Lanneau ‘29, Tristan Litzenburg ‘28, Sutton Magness ‘26, Trey Mallette ‘27.
Coaches: Stephen Lewis, Andy Chesebro
William Sutten, Sr. Griffin Van der Waag Sr Ford White, Sr.