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team’s record does not reflect the growth of a team. This team had 3 returning players who had played at the JV level two years before this season and the rest of the team were all brand new to the sport. The team grew every day and game to become a competitive team that could challenge our league by the end of the season. This young team shows promise for the return of a winning team at Cardinal Newman. Led by Junior Nate Neihaus (1st Team All League) and Riley Drake (2nd Team All League) the Cardinals Men’s Team finished 5th in league.
strong season ending in an NCS Quarterfinals Game doesn’t speak to the contributions this senior class had on the Women’s Water Polo team at Cardinal Newman. Led by seniors Julia Lubas, Sophia Green, Abigail Cunningham, Meghan Do, Gianna Ratto, and Maguire Hansel this team went from being 0-14 as Freshman to playing a competitive game against one of the best women’s programs in the division in NCS. The team finished with a record of 16-10 and was given the 7 seed in NCS and finished second in the Vine Valley League. The Cardinal Newman team had three first team all league players: Julia Lubas, Sophia Green, and Hayden Hansel. The team also had two second team members: Abigail Cunningham and Meghan Do. The Women’s team will be losing 7 seniors this season but will be returning several strong players including the team’s leading goal scorer in Hayden Hansel. The team looks to continue its success going forward with a deep group of underclassman looking to step up into important roles vacated by the outgoing seniors.
ardinal Newman Cheer has provided not only an opportunity for athletes to show their spirit, athletic skills, and school leadership-but it directs and impacts a positive school culture that is shaped by its school community and the cheer world. As noted by Bill Seely, President of USA cheer Corporation, “[Cheerleading is] a unique activity that helps bring together school and community in a very unique way – around sports.” Over these past few years-Athletes have participated in Welcome back CN Events, Cheer Factor (Rob and Joss in the Morning” Froggy 92.9), Heroes of October, and with La Crema Winery in their Sonoma County Wine Auction fundraiser for charitable causes, including post-fire housing, and Breast Cancer awareness fundraisers. Cardinal Newman cheer has pushed and worked hard in spreading the High School spirit program by connecting the crowd to the game, a community to a school, and the Newman spirit to groups beyond the Newman community. This Summer, Cardinal Newman Cheer brought together our local cheer community by hosting two Summer junior Camps. Coaches and athletes came together to provide a fun cheer camp experience that focused on building strength, skill, and confidence while instilling the importance of respect and sportsmanship. We had over 30 cheerleaders attend and perform in front of parents, other summer campers and coaches. Athletes then went on to perform at the first two Varsity football games with much success. Newman Cheer looks forward to working with these promising athletes again next summer. The summer also brought new changes in the coaching staff. Coach Elizabeth Stimmel, over these past eight years, is honored to have reshaped the Cardinal Newman cheer program by instilling the importance of: integrity, work ethic, mutual respect, accountability, and a high level of commitment. This year- Mrs. Stimmel transitioned to Cheer Director and introduced new coaches:
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Danise Salinas, Skylear Palace, and Mackenzie Stoesser who are honored and excited to continue connecting school spirit and community. “The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focused on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts.”
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