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Volume LXXIV, No. 3
November 2012
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Haverford rushing in a prior game against EA.
Sanjay Narayanan
Tracking EA Day’s History
Dr. Cox’s EA Day Legacy
Jack Henderson ‘15 recounts EA Day’s journey from its inception to today.
Manav Khandelwal’15 describes Dr. Cox’s colorful history with The Haverford School’s EA Day festivities.
EA Day has recently become an event like no other at Haverford. Year after year, Episcopal Academy and The Haverford School unite for one day in the fall on the athletic fields to watch their respective teams compete for the elusive EA Day Sweater. Throughout the years EA Day has steadily become more competitive and highly anticipated. In the past decade the sweater has been more closely contested than ever; in fact, there were recently a series of ties in the competition. With only four sports competing originally, ties were expected; however, many people wanted a change in the Day to prevent such an outcome. Neither school enjoyed a tie because the school that already had the sweater retained it for one more year. There was no sense of closure; the event felt incomplete. Both schools preferred an outright winner. After each year, one team should be licking their wounds, and the other should be enjoying the sweet serenade of victory. As a fix, the sport of golf was recently added, ridding EA Day of the dreaded tie scenario. The rivalry between The Haverford School and Episcopal Academy dates back to Haverford’s beginning. Haverford became part of the Inter-Academic League in 1888, only four years after its founding in 1884. While Haverford played EA in competitions, the school focused primarily on games against Germantown Academy and Penn Charter, therefore a rivalry with Episcopal was not formed until more than 25 years later. As the students of Haverford became more involved
When Haverford students think of their soon-to-be-former Headmaster Dr. Joseph Cox, it is rare not to have the words “Respect,” “Honesty,” and “Courage” immediately come to mind; those words certainly describe his commitment to the Fords’ sports program and the EA Day tradition itself. Since 1998, Dr. Cox has been one of the school’s most fervent supporters of athletics, making appearances at many games and often becoming part of the event, speaking with and encouraging the boys to strive for excellence, as he has done throughout his life both in the army and here at Haverford. According to Athletic Director Mr. John Nostrant, “He loves all the boys; he really made an effort to make more of a presence on the field, which made the boys more excited to play than ever before. He’s simply brought more enthusiasm to the event and the program as a whole.” In addition to being a better fan and friend to the athletes, Dr. Cox has made every effort to increase the pageantry of the EA Day tradition with alumni banquets the night before and a new post-football Haverford/ EA sweater ceremony where Dr. Cox and Episcopal Headmaster, Mr. Hamilton Clark, meet at the middle of Sabol Field to celebrate yet another year of athletic tradition. These events have made the day more personal, more of a time to come together as rival schools rather than distance one another, and it is universally agreed that Dr. Cox has upheld the athletic tradition at Haverford better than any headmaster in our school’s history. As Coach
Jack Henderson ‘15
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and enthusiastic about their matches, they became obsessed with a need for winning titles and championships. Haverford withdrew from the Inter-Ac in 1905 when Headmaster Charles Crosman decided students needed to focus more exclusively academic aspirations. But the events with the Inter-Ac schools remained. However, the intensity and competitiveness disappeared, leading to uninspiring and spiritless competition. Haverford then attempted to promote themselves as a top private school by competing with the elite schools, including The Lawrenceville School and The Hill School. For years Haverford considered these schools, especially The Hill School, their primary rivals. Realizing these schools were substantially superior athletically, Haverford decided to rejoin the Inter-Academic League in 1921. Penn Charter became their archrival through the 1950’s, but matches with EA began to gain intensity right after World War II. Finally, in 1950 Episcopal Academy became the archrival. Haverford seemed to choose EA as its primary competitor, which many believe was due to the schools’ attraction of similar students from similar areas, and thus began the historic run between the two schools, leading to the ups and downs, wins and losses, tears of sorrow and tears of joy that have made up the unwavering rivalry of today. Now, as both schools maintain similar traditions and philosophies, the rivalry has been deeply engraved in the history of both schools and their respective faculty, students, and alumni.
Go Fords! Continued on Page 2
Manav Khandelwal ‘15
Football at EA Day 2012. Mr. Jim Roese
Dr. Cox with EA’s headmaster after EA Day 2011.
Mr. Jim Roese
Nostrant puts it, “Dr. Cox brought back the tradition of athletics to Haverford, and he will be sorely missed.” Then, of course, there was the year Dr. Cox and Mr. Clark decided to make wrestling the deciding match after another 2-2 tie; Haverford ultimately took home the sweater after a decisive wrestling victory. It is not, however, solely about the sports when it comes to assessing Dr. Cox’s EA Day legacy. From instituting a Can Dance, which caps off the new can drive with Agnes Irwin and Episcopal, to his overall commitment to a stronger extra-curricular program, Dr. Cox has made Haverford’s relationship with EA stronger over the years. “He’s always said that it is important to excel in all extra-curricular activities. He is truly a Renaissance Man. He strives for excellence. If I had to make a distinction for Dr. Cox’s true legacy at Haverford, it would be to lead boys to strive to excel in every facet of life,” says Mr. Nostrant. It’s hard to say it much better.
Sports enthusiast Manav Khandelwal predicts a 4-1 rout for Haverford in EA Day. Read his sport-by-sport predictions for each team on Page 2.
Article EA Day Predictions Staff Box Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Water Polo Outdex
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EA Day 2012
EA Day’s History (Cont.) Continued from the Front Page Since the 1970s, EA Day has been on the rise in competition and intensity. Football, soccer, and cross country were the three sports involved in the event until 2003, when water polo was added. Starting with cross country in the morning, EA often got out to an early lead. Continuing with water polo, Haverford usually evened the score 1-1. Soccer, the next, has been highly contested, usually with Haverford edging out the victory. Concluding with football, EA often managed to pull out the victory, thus making the score 2-2, a tie. In the last few years, Haverford has managed to come out victorious, breaking the streak of ties between the two schools with the addition of golf as well as improving in the other sports. The new powerhouse of The Haverford School has made many people surprised and downright dumbfounded, amazed at the strength and depth of each Haverford team. What has led to Haverford’s recent dominance on EA Day? Many believe it is the intense recruiting Haverford pursues in Upper School to promote
After EA Day 2008, which Haverford won.
Ms. Linda Walters.
and instill the best teams possible; however, Episcopal Academy does the same. Others say it is the athletic programs Haverford established in the Lower and Middle Schools, taking the mindset of growing players and teams at a young age and developing them into budding superstars; however, yet again, Episcopal Academy does much the same thing,
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emphasizing the development of its teams through the farm system that is the Lower and Middle Schools. So what has Haverford done to become slightly superior athletically? The most popular argument made by many at Episcopal Academy is that they have to support both boys and girls. Episcopal Academy fields a larger student body of 1,230 students, 520 of whom are in the Upper School. Haverford has a slightly less 1,013 students with 483 in the Upper School. At Episcopal Academy about half of their students are girls and therefore cannot compete in the competition between Haverford and EA. Teams at Haverford can choose players from a much larger pool of boys while Episcopal must pick from a much smaller group of boys. All are fair reasons for Haverford’s recent dominance on EA Day. However, in the end it always comes down to the win-loss column, and for now in that category, Haverford has been - and looks to remain - on top. *Facts are from school webpages of The Episcopal Academy and The Haverford School, documentation from Mr.Mercer as well as previous issues of The Index and The Haligoluk.
EA Day: Khandelwal Predicts 4-1 Haverford Rout Manav Khandelwal ‘15
Golf
If I could make my “Lock of the Day,” this would be it: there is almost no doubt in my mind that Fords’ Golf team takes home the bacon in the second year of golf’s inclusion into the into EA Day competition. The lead trio of Sixth Formers Scott Jaster and Timmy Brooks and Fifth Former Cole Berman are 1st, 3rd, and 2nd in the Inter-Ac, respectively, with fellow Fifth Formers Jake van Arkel and Ryan Tetrault, as well as Third Former Max Siegfried and Fourth Former Otis Baker all ranking in the top 12 as well. EA’s only top 12 player? Number 7 Alex Dupre. EA will definitely play better than their record shows, especially on EA Day, but the numbers don’t lie: it should be a great day for Fords spectators at Merion Golf Club, the site of the 2013 U.S. Open. Predicted Result: Haverford wins, 224-243
Soccer
This is always a tough game to predict, but like last year, I expect the Fords to pull out the win led by a star-studded starting lineup featuring a top-flight defense, All-Inter-Ac midfielders, and star forward Sixth Former Brett Campbell, last year’s top Inter-Ac goal scorer. Episcopal still has a strong team, but losing their top defender this year will certainly open up the middle of the field for Campbell, last year’s Pennsylvania Boys Soccer Player
of the Year, and Third Form stud Conor Bradley. In addition, if the Churchmen had struggles scoring against Saint Joe’s Prep (who Haverford beat 4-1), it is almost impossible to see them having a nice offensive day against one of the state’s top back lines. And, like water polo, Fords soccer already has one blowout win (6-1) against EA this year. Predicted Result: Haverford wins, 3-0
Football
Even though Haverford will be up 3-1 with the sweater in hand by the time football rolls around, it is unlikely that the atmosphere will be any less hype at Sabol Field as Dr. Cox witnesses his final Haverford-EA football game as headmaster. This game will be a battle of strengths, as EA’s high-powered offense, which scored 40-plus points in each of its first five games, takes on Haverford’s defense led by Sixth Formers Joseph Solomon, Stewart Denious, Tommy Curry, Sama’j Reed, Matt Galambos, and Hannibal Mathis. EA relies heavily on the QB-WR combo of Adam Strouss and Ian Strain, but the Fords’ deep secondary led by star corners, Sixth Formers Darren Watson and Mathis, should be able to keep him under wraps with safety help from Sixth Former Mike O’Malley. Oh yeah, and don’t forget about the pass rushers, Sixth Form OLB Matt Galambos and Sixth Form DE Sema’j Reed. Strouss will not have much time to pass with those two in his face all day. On offense, expect the Fords to get a couple of big plays to Galambos as both a runner and tight end, but the real guy to watch
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against EA’s thin secondary is wide receiver Chris Morgan, a.k.a C-Morg. Morgan, one of the fastest players on the field at all times, will break a couple of long ones as the Fords roll to the 10-point victory behind Morgan, Galambos, and the big leg of Sixth Form kicker Aron Morgan. Predicted Result: Haverford wins 27-17
Cross Country
After wallowing in a history of EA Day failure, the Haverford cross country team looks to right the ship in 2012 with one of its strongest corps ever assembled. The team has a plethora of strong runners from Fourth Former Alex Kim to star Sixth Formers Eamon Glavin and Lucas Elek. The team, coached by Mr. Bryan Skelly, lost earlier in the season 27-28 when Episcopal co-captain Steve Lucey beat out Glavin for 1st, and the Churchmen escaped with the one-point victory (lower score is better). Luckily for the Fords, they were without one of their top runners, Elek, that day and he will likely be 100% when they take to the course on November 10. The biggest advantage for the Fords is the familiar course, one that doesn’t feature the rolling hills that EA’s new campus has. And, of course, there is the added incentive of avenging the last 13 years of failure along with the earlier one-point heartbreaker. All that said, I see a repeat of September’s result with Haverford falling just short due to EA’s immense depth. Glavin and Kim put in strong runs, but EA manages to escape with a narrow victory once again. Predicted Result: EA wins, 27-28
Water Polo
Coming off of a tough Inter-Ac season with a couple disheartening losses to Penn Charter and Malvern Prep, Haverford looks to end on a strong point in the pool against an EA squad that is overmatched in almost every aspect of the game. EA’s biggest strength – only strength, really – comes in goal, with All-Inter-Ac star Kellen Edmondson. But strong goalies do not really faze the Fords; what happened when they faced New Jersey’s top goalie against Lawrenceville? Sixth Former Reilly Hupfeldt “dropped the hammer,” firing an outside 7-meter shot past him for the Triple-OT victory. Haverford will dominate the fast break, and even the best goalies in the world cannot stop 2-on-1s and 2-on-0s. Then, of course, there is EA’s lack of depth in the field. Aside from starters Michael Niu and Alex Tillery, the Churchmen do not have the depth to stay with Haverford’s strong starting lineup of Sixth Formers, Jimmy Jameson, Colin Meehan, and Reilly Huptfeldt, and Fifth Formers Alex Heldring and John Zipf And don’t forget: Haverford beat EA on the road by 13 earlier in the season. The outcome is imminent. Predicted Result: Haverford wins, 20-9
Overall
It will be a fitting end to Dr. Cox’s tenure at Haverford, as his final meeting with Hamilton Clark, Episcopal’s Headmaster, ends with Haverford retaining the sweater. Predicted Result: Haverford wins, 4-1
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The Index - Cross Country
Cross Country
Coach Skelly on 2012 Team and Beyond
Cross Country Powers Forward to EA Day Lucas Elek ‘13
Eric Petersen ‘15
The cross country team has had an exciting October. The team had a strong finish to the end of their season despite various injuries. Fifth Former Eamon Glavin led the team to several victories along with Sixth Former Michael Zivik. Fourth Former Alex Kim and Sixth Former Josh Collins continued to be propelling forces on the team. The top five was rounded out by Sixth Former Lucas Elek who returned after several weeks away due to a sprained ankle. Fourth Formers Greg Kirwan and Peter Rohr and Sixth Former Grayson Sessa traded off the final two varsity spots throughout the season. The JV unit this year has been especially strong. Look to Fourth Formers Spencer Rappaport, Eric Peterson, Ros Higgins, and a strong crop of Third Formers to lead the team in the future. The team had a respectable finish at InterAcs and an even stronger finish at Independent States two weeks later. Both races were held at the world renowned Belmont Plateau. The course is infamous for Parachute Hill, rated as one of the most treacherous on the east coast. Despite the difficulties facing the Fords, the team performed spectacularly and brought home some serious hardware from the State Meet. The fan support this past season has been nothing short of extraordinary. The team and the fans are looking forward to a close competition with EA. Said Cross Country fanatic Molly Shields, “I’ve never been this
Haverford Index: Do you think the team will win EA Day? Coach Bryan Skelly: We have a great chance to win on EA Day. We lost to EA on our home course by a point earlier in the year. It was our first race of the year, so we’ve improved a lot since then. I am very optimistic. HI: How do you think the team did this season? BS: I think we’ve had a great season. Of course, we are not thrilled to have finished 5th in the league, but our league is very strong. We just had our best race of the season this past weekend at the State Meet, finishing 7th Elek at Inter-Ac Champs.
It will come down to how hard they work and how much they want to fill in those spots. HI: Have you seen much improvement on the team this season? BS: We tend to improve quite a bit year to year and throughout the season. Hopefully, in future years, we can have younger guys running at higher levels, so the improvement curve does not have to be so drastic. The league is very strong: often our freshmen are two or three minutes slower than other team’s freshmen. We close the gap quite a bit. Some years we close it more than in other years. HI: Would you change anything for next season? BS: I would love to change it so everyone runs
Mrs. Ann Glavin
excited about a Cross Country race before. ” An exciting race it will be. The Fords have matched up well against EA in the past, losing by only a single point in the dual meet earlier this year. The EA day course will be the classic stadium course, which will play to the Fords’ strength in speed endurance. The course will start and end on the track, and fan turnout is expected to rival that of many big high school cross country races. The race against EA is sure to be close. In all honesty, the Fords could win it and erase the bad memories of past EA victories. But the fan support will need to be strong. It is time to rally behind your fellow Haverford brothers and give it your all. I hope to see everyone out on the course.
Fifth Former Eamon Glavin Shines in Cross Country
Still, Glavin spent the fall of fifth grade on two teams: football and cross country. That is not to say that running is not a trend in the Glavin family; it certainly is, and Glavin’s all-American cross country cousins are testaments to that. To this day, Glavin does hover between two sports: he is an accomplished rower and a fantastic long-distance runner. That said, he feels that “cross country takes priority” because he is officially a member of that team in the fall and has been Haverford’s number one runner for much of this season. The price for being such a versatile athlete, of course, is the draining practice schedules for both teams. Total practice for Glavin is 3:30 to 6:00 in the evening every day after school. He spends this time going on a long run or workout with the cross country team and follows it by lifting or “erging” for crew. Saturdays and Sundays are the same. But Glavin doesn’t mind it – in fact, it seems to help him. He says, “Being able to race for crew…is a great change of pace; plus it is fun. It switches up my training a bit to make me overall more athletic.” He believes that a shifting routine can be helpful because “running does indeed wear me down, and rowing helps to reinvigorate my training.” His primary athletic goal is to row at a great college, maybe one in the Ivy League. But if he discovers a “dream school” without a crew team, he would Glavin at Inter-Acs. be interested in running for their cross Mrs. Ann Glavin country program. One of the top-placing runners on the Cross Regarding this year’s EA Day Cross Country team this year, Fifth Former Eamon Country race, Glavin is very excited because Glavin, was not always destined to be a runner. the team “did not graduate any…top runners In fact, it was not until the fall of fifth grade from last year…The top runners are the same, when Glavin ran a 5k that his “dad realized just much faster.” Glavin emphasizes, “The [Glavin] was more of a runner than a football team will perform well enough not only to beat player.” This may have come as a surprise to EA but to crush them for the first time in over his former-cheerleader mother and his father, twelve years. We are not going to be the team who played football, wrestling, and lacrosse. to hold Haverford back from the sweep.” Grayson Sessa ‘13
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Collins (left) and Zivik (right) at the Salesianum Invitational.
place. We were one guy away from finishing 4th place, beating two of the teams that beat us at the Inter-Ac Meet. We’ve done very well, we just didn’t completely get it right at some meets to have the results to show it. HI: Was the team better than last year? BS: This team is better than last year’s team. We have a great pack, our first through fifth runners are very close, which is an asset to us. We have struggled on occasion this year finding a runner to finish high up in races. HI: What are the prospects for the younger runners? BS: We are very sophomore led. I think they are a very talented, hard working group. We have a few freshmen that can help in
about 2 minutes faster, but, no, I think we have a great system. We promote improvement over time. Again, we need more numbers to really take a big step up as a team. I will continue to recruit from within, [and] hopefully students take on the challenge of running cross country. HI: Do you think the small size of the team is a problem? If so, how do you plan on changing it? BS: The best teams have huge numbers. The most extreme example is a team in Illinois, York High School, that has over 300 boys on their team. The more bodies you have, the easier it is to find five kids are really hardworking, talented, and focused. I do feel like we need more help with recruitment
Coach Skelly guiding practice.
the coming years. I think very highly of the younger kids. I hope that they realize that the team is theirs over the next two years: they will have to work hard to continue improving. HI: How do you think the team will do next year with the loss of the seniors? BS: We return four varsity runners but have a few guys that can step directly into their shoes.
Mrs. Ann Glavin
Mrs. Ann Glavin
of runners. As we gain more sports teams, continue to retain more and more athletes in other sports, and...the club team system grows, cross country will continue to have small numbers. We will work hard to get more of the right type of kids out for our team. As of now, I am very happy with the kids we have on the team.
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The Index - Football
Football
November 2012
The Fightin’ Fords Football Team Takes on EA Joseph Solomon ‘13 A strong start to the Inter-Ac season has the Fords in good shape to be in contention for the Inter-Ac crown come EA Day. The Fords (5-3, 2-0) jumped into the league portion of the schedule after a tough loss to Salesianum School in which Fifth Former Brendan Burke took the reigns at quarterback with Sixth Former Steve Fitzgerald sidelined with a concussion; the loss dropped the Fords to 3-3 on the season. Still without Fitzgerald, the Fords entered the Inter-Ac season with a home game against SCHA. The Fords opened the game well, driving down the field only to have a touchdown run by Fourth Former Phil Poquie called back for a block in the back penalty. The opening drive culminated with a field goal by Aron Morgan (‘13). Chestnut Hill tied the game late in the second quarter after a Fords’ turnover with a field goal from the 20 yard-line. The game was not tied for long, though, as Poquie returned the ensuing kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown, putting the Fords ahead 10-3 at halftime. Out of the half, the Fords turned the ball over on their own 15, but a defensive stand forced a Chestnut Hill
turnover on downs. However, another untimely Fords’ turnover gave the Blue Devils the ball on the Fords’ 15 yard line yet again; and this time they capitalized on it. SSCHA punched the ball in on a 1-yard quarterback sneak but missed the extra point, making the score 10-9. The remainder of the game was a show of defensive strength by the Fords, who could not sustain an offensive drive, often due to crushing penalties. After the Fords drove down the field early in the fourth quarter only to have a touchdown called back for yet another penalty, the Fords were forced to punt to SSCHA and play defense. After driving to midfield, the Blue Devils were forced into a fourth and long after a few key defensive plays by Sixth Formers Stewart Denious and Hannibal Mathis. On fourth down, Sixth Former Darren Watson provided perfect coverage on the Chestnut Hill receiver and the Fords took over on downs, ending the game with a kneel down. With the win against SSCHA also came a new offensive game plan for the Fords. The offensive line was rearranged and with it came overwhelming success for the Fords’ running game. On the second play from scrimmage, Sixth Former Chris Morgan found a seam and
Fords lining up, preparing to get off a play.
Ms. Kathy Heupler
sprinted 71 yards to give the Fords an early 7-0 lead at Germantown Academy. After the Fords forced a Germantown punt, the offense drove the ball down to the Germantown 30, where the drive stalled, yet kicker Aron Morgan nailed a 47 yard field goal to put the Fords up 10-0. Early in the second quarter, Germantown took over at the 50 after a Fords’ punt, and the Patriots drove down the field for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 10-7. The ensuing drive for the Patriots culminated in an 85 yard touchdown pass on 3rd down, which gave Germantown the 14-10 lead going into the locker room. The Fords’ running game took over in the second half, led by the offensive line and Sixth Form running back Matt Galambos, who rushed for 158 yards on the day. However, the Fords continually shot themselves in the foot with penalties inside the redzone with two of Sixth Former Aron Galambos’s Morgan kicking. Ms. Kathy Heupler rushing Graphic by Fisher Pressman touchdowns being called back for penalties. The game turned late in the third quarter when Fifth Former Chris Sukonik
stepped in front of a Germantown pass and, behind a convoy of blockers, returned it 78 yards to give the Fords the lead, 17-14. After driving down the field again, the Fords’ settled for an Aron Morgan field goal to make the score 20-14 and force Germantown to score a touchdown for the win. The Patriots took over with a little under 2 minutes left in the game, and on the second play of the drive, Chris Morgan won a jump ball, sealing the victory for the Fords. As of now, the league stands with a three way tie for first place as Malvern, Episcopal, and Haverford are all 2-0 in the league. The Fords will take on Penn Charter, who have lost two very competitive games to EA and Malvern, on Friday afternoon at PC, and Malvern will host EA that same night at home. The Fords will then end the season at home against Malvern and EA; both games could help determine the fate of the Inter-Ac championship.
Haverford rushing in an away game.
The Chevrolet Keys to the Game: EA Day Edition to preview some of the games key matchups, brought to you by Chevrolet, Chevy runs deep. The most crucial match-up to be on the With this coming EA day football game one lookout for is the stingy Haverford defense, of the most highly anticipated in recent years, which is averaging about 15 points allowed the Index sports staff got together and decided per game, against the high powered Episcopal Academy offense, which has been lighting up scoreboards around the Philly Area over the last several weeks. Within this there are several intricate matchups to consider. Firstly, we have the EA captain and senior Offensive Tackle Jack Florio against the Haverford School defensive ends Stewart Denious, Joe Solomon and Sema’j Reed. This group has combined for 10 sacks this year against some very highly regarded lines such as Salesianum, Pennridge, and Chestnut Hill. The EA captain is, however, known around the league as a strong tackle and competitor. This matchup could very well define the game, as EA relies heavily on the play of their QB, Adam Strouss, to make plays. If the Haverford defensive ends can disrupt his timing Mr. Bruce Morgan and concentration, Chris Morgan in a game against Lawrenceville. Stewart Denious’13
Ms. Kathy Heupler
it could disrupt the EA offense. The next matchup of interest involves the two EA playmakers, the aforementioned Strouss and the senior WR Ian Strain, who is used in a variety of ways. These two players are extremely versatile; Strouss is not only the QB and leading passer, but he also leads the team in rushing. Strain leads the team in receptions but also has noticeable stats in rushing and even a long pass. These two players will have to compete with the extremely athletic Haverford linebacker corps and secondary. The LB’s lead by senior Matt Galambos have been the backbone of the haverford defense this year. The 3-4 scheme the Fords play allows for Galambos breaking away in a game against Lawrenceville. Mr. Bruce Morgan these linebackers to flourish and create havoc for opposing whole plays very well together. However, offenses. The secondary has been strong all some notable figures on EA’s defense are the year lead by Chris “C-Morg” Morgan. These Ibarguen brothers, who attended Haverford players have been performed well in the clutch until their 8th grade year before switching to all season, as evidenced by last week’s win EA. over GA in which their two interceptions This season will culminate for the Fords, sealed the win for the Fords. CB’s Hannibal as always, with EA Day; however, this year Matthis and Darren Watson have also been the sweater might not be the only thing on excellent players all year long, and Mathis the line. An Inter-Ac Championship could figures to be locked up on Strain and will aim possibly be riding on the game, as Haverford, to shut him down. On the offensive side of the EA and Malvern all seem to be heading for a ball, the Fords will also have to contend with chance at the title with each team playing each a strong EA defense that has also allowed very other in the final 3 weeks of the season. These few points per game. The EA defense is not led matchups could determine the fate of EA Day by one star player; on the contrary, the unit as a and the Inter Ac Championship.
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The Index - Football
Football
November 2012
Steve Fitzgerald Powers Team On and Off the Field Connor Atkins’15
that I have been playing with for four years now.” But these battles have not left Fitzgerald unscathed: after a tough run against Pennwood, he came off the field with a concussion. This being his second concussion of the year, Fitzgerald has been held out of practice, which is really tough on him. When asked about the injury, Fitzgerald
One of the leaders of this year’s varsity football team is Sixth Former and captain, Steve Fitzgerald, who has not only helped direct his team on the field but also off of it. Having played football since the fifth grade, Steve started out as a running back at St. Margaret’s but quickly moved to quarterback because of his ability to both run and pass the ball. At Haverford, he has played almost every position from punter to punt returner to quarterback and has truly left his mark on the football program as an all around great player. His outstanding abilities have also come with extremely high goals set by himself and by the team. His main goal, which he and his teammates are striving for, is to win the Inter-Ac, but at the same time, he understands that the season is a process and they need to “take the season day-by-day by focusing at practice and out-working our opponents.” When asked why he loves football, Fitzgerald responded, “The thing that I love most about football is the relationships that we all develop on the team. Coach [Michael] Murphy always talks about how football is different from any other sport because it creates that special bond between players and coaches, and he is right. I love going to Fitzgerald in a game against Cardinal O’Hara. battle on Saturday with my best friends
Ms. Dawn Blake
responded, “I still can’t play, but it still has a huge effect on me. It is really sad to watch all of my friends playing, and I can’t be out there with them. It makes the games and practices really hard to watch.” But Fitzgerald is not alone as he battles to get back on the field. Asked how the coaching staff and Coach Murphy affected him, he replied, “We have a great coaching staff here, and I’m not just talking about them teaching us how to play. They’re also great people. The coaches are very caring of the players, and it makes it fun for us to play for them… Our football coaches teach us great lessons not only how to be better players, but they also tell us how to be better men. Our coaches are the best; I will remember them for the rest of my life.” Coach Murphy only asks his players to leave the program better off than how they found it, and after Steve’s four years at Haverford, he has truly left the program off better. He has been an influence not only on the field but also off the field, which is why he is so important to the team.
Fitzgerald in a game against Cardinal O’Hara.
Ms. Dawn Blake
Head Coach Michael Murphy Reflects on Football Eric Follman ’15 Haverford Index: Do you have any superstitious game day rituals or routines? Coach Michael Murphy: I don’t know that I would say it is superstitious, but my routine is to get up in early in the morning, about 6-7 hours before game time, do everything that needs to be done pregame. Then, as weird as it sounds, I shower as kind of a symbolic clean or fresh start and then go time. HI: What is your favorite professional or
Coach Murphy at the Penn Wood game.
college football team? CMM: For college, I’m a huge Fighting Irish of Notre Dame fan. If I have missed more than 5 games in the last 30 years, it is a lot. DVR is the greatest invention ever! For professional, Philadelphia Eagles. HI: What are some hobbies or activities that you enjoy off the field? CMM: I am an avid outdoorsman. I hunt, fish, and hike. I also try to play golf. I enjoy reading when I have the time, mainly non-fiction. HI: How did growing up and playing football in high school and college change the ways you coach today? CMM: I learned a tremendous amount from every coach I ever played for, in all sports. Some things to do, some things not to do. As my players might tell you, I still love the game day. To me, there is nothing better than a football game day. HI: What qualities do you admire most in a player? CMM: Hands down, a love for the game! To
me, there is a difference between a football player and a guy who plays football. It is evident and easy to spot which is which on a field. HI: What player’s jersey did you find yourself wearing as a child? Why? CMM: My favorite two players of all time are: Joe Montana, Notre Dame quarterback then the best professional quarterback of all time, and Brian Dawkins - talk about a guy who loved to play. I was excited that my son and I were there the night they retired his number. I always tell my son that is how you play. HI: In your opinion, who is the greatest football player of all time? Why? CMM: I could give you positionally because I think there is a difference. However, I have to say Joe Montana. If you said to me that I have to put a team together to Mr. Bruce Morgan win one game, he would be my #1 pick. I’d start there and then I would go to Dick Butkus. HI: What is the greatest moment of your playing/coaching career? CMM: As a player, it would be my first start as a high school quarterback. I had put so much time, effort, and practice into winning the position, and then to finally start on a Friday night in front of a few thousand people,you never get that experience again. As a coach, in 2010, it was when the final seconds ticked away against EA, and we won the Inter-Ac title outright after starting 0-6. I had so much respect for that team and coaches for not quitting when we easily could have. That was an ultimate team accomplishment.
The Penn Wood game in September.
The 2012 Haverford Football Team.
Ms. Dawn Blake
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The Index - Golf
November 2012
Golf
EA Day Golf Head-To-Head Matchups Jack Henderson’15 offers incisive analysis of the Game Day scenario that will go down at Merion Golf Club on EA Day. Jack Henderson’15 Golf is unlike any other sport played on EA Day. The other sports involve more teamwork, where players can rely on their teammates if they play poorly and there is less attention and focus on themselves. For golf, however, it is different. All eyes are on the player: there is nowhere to hide. Both teams at the end of the day have to get the ball in the hole in the least number of strokes to win. It is as simple as that; however, it is easier said than done, considering the high-pressure conditions of EA Day, let alone playing at Merion East, one of the best, most difficult, and most exclusive courses in the world. Usually a sport for individuals, golf will be played in a team format for EA Day. For Haverford they have a team of budding superstars full of talent and
Van Arkel in a match against Radnor High.
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depth. Haverford has the top two players in the Inter-Ac in Captains Sixth Former Scott Jaster and Fifth Former Cole Berman, as well as six of the top ten players in the Inter-Ac. While the team has put their all into everything they have done thus far in the season, nothing is viewed more importantly by the golf team than the match on November 10th against Episcopal Academy. Generously hosted by Merion East, home of the 2013 U.S. Open, Haverford and EA will face off in highpressure conditions at one of the best and most difficult courses in the world. Fifth Former Ryan Tetrault comments, “It is amazing that we get to play such a fantastic course on such an important day. It will be unforgettable and we are very lucky that we get to play on such a highly regarded venue.” EA’s team only has two players in the top 16: Alex Dupre and Sean Fahey. Led by coaches Mr. Doug Borgerson and Mr. Tim Kent, they are third in the Inter-Ac, only behind Haverford and Malvern. The rest of their team is lower down in the standings but are tightly packed together, which causes fierce competition and is a great way to develop the future of any team. The golf event will be stroke play, which means that each shot from each player will be recorded to their total score for their round. The combined score of the top six players from each team will be compared, and the team with the lowest score will win the match. The players will go out with one member of their team along with two players from the opposing school. The groups do not affect the teams’ scores because each player has an individual score, which they will post for their team. If it is in the lowest six for their team, the score counts. The predicted matchups, which do not at all affect the score of the match, are as follows: Sixth Former Timmy Brooks and Fifth Former Jake van Arkel vs. Trey Croney and Joe Chambers; Berman and Jaster vs. Alex
Fords’ Golf Soars to Sucsess Gregory Boyek’14
This year the golf team has had an incredible season, going undefeated against all the Inter-Ac teams. Despite several difficult matches, particularly against Malvern, the Haverford golf team has consistently finished on top. Many of the team’s wins were by wide margins of around twenty strokes, including those matches against The Hill School and Germantown Academy. Haverford golf has also defeated Episcopal, Malvern, Conestoga, and Chestnut Hill. The team has a total record of 25-0. Each Inter-Ac match pits Haverford against all five other schools in the league. The matches are played on a nine-hole, team-based format. Fifth Former Cole Berman, Sixth Former Scott Jaster, Fourth Former Otis Baker and Sixth
Sixth Former Timmy Brooks in a match against Radnor High.
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Former Timmy Brooks have underpinned many of the wins. These stars frequently post tournament-low scores of 35 or 36. According to Varsity golf team member Fifth Former Jake van Arkel, “Our closest match was at Waynesborough where we won by only three shots against Malvern. We’ve really been on a high point throughout the entire season.” All eight members of the Varsity team have qualified for the Inter-Ac individual championships. The championships are a stroke-play individual tournament-style competition for which the top eighteen players of the Inter-Ac league qualify. Van Arkel stated that “half the field [at Inter-Acs] is Haverford players which is really amazing. It shows the talent that’s on our team not only as a whole but individually.” When asked what match this season was the most challenging or most enjoyable, Fifth Former and Varsity golfer Ryan Tetrault responded, “I love playing for the team on all these matches…The course that we were playing [that was] the hardest was Philadelphia Cricket because the greens were so quick that putting was a tough time. It’s always fun when the courses get tough, and you’ve got to stay on your toes.” The team is looking forward to competing at EA Day, which will be played at Merion’s prestigious East Course which will host the 2013 US Open. The historic course is several hundred yards shorter than many other championship courses, yet its infamous bunkers and difficult greens present a significant challenge. Tetrault said that the course “is hilly and the greens are tough as well; it’s not a course where you can just hit a green and get out of there with a two putt easily. You’re going to
Tetrault golfing against Radnor High.
Dupre and Sean Fahey; Fifth Former Ryan Tetrault and Fourth Former Jay Losty vs. Austin Helms and Andrew Jannetta; and Fourth Former Otis Baker and Third Former Max Siegfried vs. Matt Robinson and Jack Cassidy. These teams were formulated based on chemistry amongst the players as well as the style of play of each player. The dark horses for Episcopal are Alex Dupre and Sean Fahey. These two can shoot very low scores and are serious competition for the Fords. However, the lack of depth in their roster will hold the EA team back. Haverford, however, has learned to excel in this category, which is a reason why they have become a state powerhouse. For Episcopal to have a chance, they need Dupre and Fahey to have great days and their other players to have outstanding days, too; in addition, they will need Haverford to have a
Fifth Former Cole Berman golfing against Radnor High.
work for your pars.” Van Arkel declared that the team was undaunted: “I think we have an advantage [at Merion East] because of how many [players on our team] have played the course. It’s a difficult course but I know that it’s one we can handle as a team because we’ve played
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below-average day. For Haverford, the ball is in their hands. They need to come through and finish off the season with a boom and go undefeated. If there was one event on EA Day that everyone has to see, it is golf. Cross country, water polo, soccer, and football are great, fun, and exciting sports, but they all happen every year under similar conditions in the same type of arena. For golf, it will be the first time Haverford has hosted the event, and it will be at Merion East for the first time ever. Not coming out to see the golf event will be something to regret later in life when you look back at the storied rivalry between Haverford and Episcopal Academy, which continues to be developed today. History will be made on November 10th, and at the end of the day Haverford will keep the Sweater. Let’s go Fords!
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difficult courses before.” He went on to say that on EA Day “Merion will really decide who’s best.” A win on EA Day will seal one of the most impressive golf seasons on record at Haverford. This will be a year to remember for all of the Haverford golfers and coaches.
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Golf
November 2012
Scott Jaster Leads Historic Golf Team
A Conversation with Coach Gerard Rooney
Haverford Sixth Former Scott Jaster is one of three Haverford golf captains getting ready for EA Day on November 10th at Merion East. The Fords golf team is currently undefeated, first place in the Inter-Ac, and looks to complete the undefeated season on a high note with a W on EA Day. Jaster, along with the other captains, has had the important responsibility of keeping the players focused in the long season with the hopes they will not become complacent as they compete without great opposition. There were high hopes and expectations for the Fords golf team coming into the season because the team is loaded from top to bottom. This team is so good, in fact, that Coach Rooney considers it “the best team [he has] ever seen at Haverford.” Coming from a longstanding member of The Haverford School and its golf community, that is high praise. Referring to the strength and anticipation of the team as EA Day draws nearer, Jaster says, “Everyone on the Haverford golf team is coming in with very high expectations. This is by far the most talented team I have seen in all four years I have spent on Varsity. We are currently undefeated and have already clinched the Inter-Ac title with one match left. In InterAc rankings, all eight players on Varsity for Haverford are ranked inside the top 18 (these players get to go to the individual Inter-Ac championships). Episcopal only has 1 player, who is ranked 7th. We have three of the top five.” Three of the top 5! This fact is absolutely incredible. The Haverford golf team has been blessed by the multitude of great golfers all in one season. Some may even call it a “Dream Team.” Haverford’s powerhouse had looked very intimidating coming into the season with great expectations, and they reached those expectations and even surpassed them. Something both EA and Haverford have in common is the excitement and anticipation of being able to play EA Day at Merion East, home of the 2013 U.S. Open. Jaster believes, “Playing at Merion East is a huge honor. As many already know Merion will be hosting the US Open next year. To play on the same course that the pros will be playing on in
Haverford Index: How has the season been so far? What have you most enjoyed about coaching the team this year? Coach Gerard Rooney: The season has been exceptional. Probably the best ever on The Haverford School record. The team might be the strongest team in the Northeast of the country although we’ve no way of knowing that because there are no rankings. The team is now undefeated – we’ve gone a total of 29 and 0…The kids are prepared to work hard; they are prepared to work together. They will help each other in a way that in my few years doing this I haven’t seen the kids go out of their way to help each other’s game. That’s really made it even more special than just if you looked at our record. As well as our 29-0 record, we have the Inter-Ac individual tournament. We have 8 of the top 18 in the Inter-Ac – all 8 of our varsity starters are in the top 18. We have number 1
Jack Henderson ‘15
one of golf’s biggest tournaments will be an amazing experience. It will really be something special.” Because Jaster is a Sixth Former, some may think that he would have much more experience in the high-pressure conditions of EA Day than the younger underclassmen on the team. However, golf is different in this way. Even the younger golfers have had ample experience in conditions similar to what it will be like on EA Day, whether it is through individual tournament play or in the intense Inter-Ac events during the fall season. Jaster explains that there is not much he as a captain can tell the players to prepare themselves for this type of event because they have already had copious experience with comparable situations. Jaster states, “As a captain there is not much advice that I can give to the younger players on the team. They have all had a lot of experience playing in the Inter-Ac matches and under pressure, and they have all played very well so far this season. If I could give them any advice based on what I have seen throughout the season, it is to play it safe. Merion is already preparing for the US Open. The greens and rough will be tough. There is no reason here to try to cut that corner to shave off a few yards or go for that tight pin. At a course as difficult as Merion, par is a great score. Just go for greens and two putts. Don’t try to force birdies.” This is great advice from Jaster because he keeps it positive, which is important because it is easy to focus on negatives when facing stress and adversity. Advice like this seems simple, but nothing is simple in golf, especially under high-pressure conditions like EA Day. Anything can happen under pressure, and the Haverford community will find out what will happen soon enough. Jaster and the rest of the Haverford golf team look to get the Fords out to an early lead, putting them on their way to retaining the Sweater for yet another year.
Jaster golfing in a match against Radnor High.
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Gregory Boyek ‘14
their minds: where is the pin position today? Therefore, where do they want to be on the green? Therefore, where do they want to be to hit that shot onto the green? Therefore, what tee shot do they want to hit? This isn’t a course where the big boom-boom long hitters will necessarily do the best. This is a course where you’ve got to apply some strategic thinking. Hopefully we can get out there over the next two or three weeks and gets some practice rounds in, so that we can hone our skills and know what the course will give us. It’s a tough course, you’ve got to avoid the rough and put the ball in the right position. That will be an extra challenge that most golfers are not used to. HI: How does the team view this opportunity? CGR: The team is so excited about not only playing Merion East and the opportunity that it gives to us. We are playing Merion East in [the EA Day] competition; next June we will
The 2012 Varsity Golf squad.
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and number 2 in [Sixth Former] Scott Jaster and [Fifth Former] Cole Berman. HI: Last year’s strong underclassman team now has another year of experience under their belt. Who have been the leaders this year? Or is it more about the teamwork you mentioned than any particular player? CGR: The leadership has been exceptional with captains [Sixth Former] Timmy Brooks and Scott Jaster. Those guys have helped the younger guys in a lot of ways…When we’re all on the putting green before the match…just prior to getting called to the first tee the Haverford guys get together in a huddle and have a little team talk…no other school does this. We’ve got a team spirit that way surpasses what the other schools have. HI: Last year’s season culminated with a crushing win on EA Day. This year, you have an undefeated record. It sounds like Episcopal doesn’t stand a chance. CGR: This is why we play the game. On any given day, things can happen. EA has a fine team; their top couple of golfers are excellent. But the thing that separates us from EA is our fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth players are so much better than their fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth players. In the format we play only the best six [of eight] golfers scores, but [even] the scores we are eliminating are better than [Episcopal’s] scores. HI: This year the EA day golf match will be played on Merion East, a spectacular championship course that Jaster golfing in a match against Radnor High. Mr. Jim Roese will be hosting the 2013 US Open. all watch either live or on the television the How will our players fare the challenges of very best golfers in the world playing the exact the course? same course that the Haverford and Episcopal CGR: It’s a course which requires golfers golfers will be playing November 10th. to think. It’s a course that almost requires HI: Thank you. the golfers to play the hole backwards in CGR: That’s it? Excellent. Go Fords, baby!
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The Index - Soccer
November 2012
Soccer
Team Strives to Surpass Last Check out These Matchups Season’s Success On Game Day James Shecter’13
So far, Haverford’s varsity soccer team has exceeded practically everyone’s expectations except for its own: despite their imposing 12-2-1 record, many players still think the team has yet to play its absolute best. Head Coach Mr. Bill Brady and Assistant Coach Mr. Andrew Poolman, like most of the players, are satisfied with the team’s current record, but their ultimate goal – the Inter Ac title – is still several tough games away. That said, they are well on their way to their aspirations, sporting an undefeated (6-0-1) league record.
[had] to move on and try to improve.” Green, a second-year starting goalie, and fellow Sixth Form Captain Danny Rubenstein are both impressed with the underclass talent this season. “From the Bradley twins to the McBride twins,” Rubenstein explained, “We really have a special group of younger guys this year.” Green added that he believes the team’s biggest strength is its incomparable “technical skills,” to which the Bradleys and McBrides all contribute. The heart of the Inter-Ac schedule came in the middle of October, and the Fords eagerly stepped up to meet their challenges. Haverford massacred Malvern Prep 3-0 and SCHA 3-1,
Campbell, who will be matriculating to Georgetown next year.
Haverford’s only shut-out loss came in their second game of the season against the always-formidable Loyola Blakefield in early September. The Fords went undefeated for the rest of the month, putting up an astounding 14 goals in just six games while only allowing three goals. As always, Sixth Form goal machine Brett Campbell leads the team in scoring, with several two- and even threegoal outings. September came to an end as the Fords dominated in their first league game against SCHA, 3-1. The Fords early-season success sputtered briefly in the first week of October. After a 1-1 tie to league rival Germantown Academy, Haverford rebounded with a tough 3-1 win over Penn Charter. On October 6, the Fords suffered a heartbreaking 1-2 loss against Conestoga – a result that Sixth Form keeper Jeff Green described as “the biggest disappointment of our season so far.” Spectators and players alike noticed some “questionable” referee calls in the ‘Stoga game, but Green and the rest of the team “just
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thanks to excellent “midfield playing from guys like [Sixth Former Alex] Dubow and [Sixth Former Gavin] McBride,” as Green put it. In their first meeting against EA on October 16, the Fords walloped the Churchmen, 6-1. And after that, the Fords easily defeated GA, 3-1. This impressive string of wins is a definite confidence booster for the team heading into EA Day, but there are still a few more games to play before they have the chance to destroy Episcopal again. Haverford has a real chance to win the Inter-Ac title this year, a feat that has not been accomplished since 2008 under the leadership of David Dubow ’09 and Coach Kevin Tryon. Sixth Former Carlo DeMarco, a four-year varsity player who has been out the entire season with an ACL injury, is eager to come back for one last triumph against EA. Although the first game against Episcopal was an easy win, the Fords recognize that anything could happen in the second meeting. Thus, the team is prepared to work hard to ensure another EA Day victory and to solidify the Inter-Ac title.
Campbell kicking a goal.
Churchmen. Nevertheless, Coach Brady thinks “[Episcopal] is hoping Ortlieb will match On October 16th Fords soccer fans saw a up well with Brett Campbell, but with most preview of EA Day, as Haverford’s varsity teams, it’s not a one-person job to match up soccer team took on Episcopal Academy’s on with Brett... he needs to be double-teamed, the Churchmen’s own turf. The Fords easily he needs to be kept in check.” As multiple handled EA, defeating them 6-1. The victory opponent players focus on Campbell, some of bodes well for Haverford on EA Day, but Haverford’s that does not mean the team can rest on its other players laurels and expect to win. will have more The game on EA Day will have a much opportunities to different dynamic, according to Coach utilize their athleticism Bill Brady. First and foremost, the field to move around and get at Episcopal is much larger, giving an by players. Whether advantage to some of Haverford’s skills Episcopal defenders players like Sixth Formers Brett Campbell focus more on covering and Danny Rubenstein by providing more Campbell or stopping space to move around and more time the ball will be decisive, to find open players. Conversely, and, if they end up losing Haverford’s field is much smaller, focus on stopping the leading to “a tighter game,” says ball, Haverford players Coach Brady, “both will be able to score, says on the scoreboard and Coach Brady. on the field; a little bit Another key more of, unfortunately, blood component of and thunder, more tackling.” For the match will be that reason alone, Coach Brady expects the the defense. The game on EA Day to be much closer and Campbell kicking the ball fullbacks do not get more competitive. down the field. as much attention In addition, the earlier match against Sanjay Narayanan as the offensive Graphic by Fisher Pressman EA gave Haverford a look at some of their skill players, but key players. These key players include a players like Sixth centerback and captain of the team, Trupert Form Captains Alex Ortlieb, striker Doug Trimble, and midfielder Dubow and Gavin Ayo Maja. These are the players to watch for McBride, who is better-known as a standout the next match-up against EA; they deserve lacrosse player, are critical. If they perform extra attention from Haverford players. well, the team does well, and they have been Though they pose a threat, these players are Will Tackett ‘14
not without their flaws. For example, the centerback, Ortlieb, made a key mistake leading to a Haverford goal at the end of the second half of October 16th’s game that eventually proved to be the nail in the coffin for the
Haverford moving down the field at an away game.
Goalie and Sixth Former Jeff Green making a save.
Sanjay Narayanan
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playing well—albeit somewhat under the radar--all year. Although Haverford’s soccer program graduated twelve Sixth Formers last year, including seven starters, the program’s depth has enabled the team to again be among the favorites for the Inter-Ac League championship. The team will look to build on its blowout against Episcopal earlier this season and claim victory on EA Day, while keeping in mind the conditions will be different, the atmosphere more intense, and the stakes higher. The new dynamic will make for an exciting and important game in the quest to keep the Sweater.
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The Index - Soccer
November 2012
Soccer
Coach Brady Shares Expectations for EA Day Soccer Jonathan Paras ‘14 Haverford Index: Coach Brady, how do you assess the soccer team’s season so far, including its ups and downs? Coach Bill Brady: I think we are right where we want to be at this point in the season. We have clinched at least a tie for the Inter-Ac Title and hope to finish alone in 1st place as well as garnering the #1 seed in the PAISSA Tournament that begins next week. While we have had some blips with Conestoga, those were games that helped us focus on the League and unite us in our common goal of winning the Inter-Ac and repeating as Independant School State Champions. HI:What do you think are the key elements of the team’s success? BB: Since Joe Ehrmann came to school and dating back to the first days of the 2011 season, we have had tremendous team chemistry because the boys are not afraid to share their feelings for each other. Our sense of family is strong. We are not perfect, by any means; but like a family, we understand our teammates flaws and help them work those out and we champion our teammates strengths. HI: What kinds of initiatives are players taking to bring their game to the next level? BB: We spend a great deal of time talking
about making practice/games the best part of their day. Focus on separating themselves from the anxiety of the academic day, girlfriends, facebook...and just have fun. For the most part we do. So, practices are enjoyable and the boys are able to get the most out of their time. We also stress eating correctly, sleeping well, and hydrating to put yourself in a position to be successful. HI: Going into EA day, what do you think is the team’s biggest challenge? How do you plan to meet this challenge? BB: Staying in the moment throughout the entire match. It is something we preach. There will be many distractions and crazy emotions on EA Day, and our job is to keep our focus on the brothers in our program. We focus on player relationships everyday in hopes that our family will play for each other. Coach Poolman and I try to model it and let our boys know we can handle any situation if we control what we are capable of controlling. HI: What are your feelings about the soccer team’s chances of victory this EA day? BB: Having won the first match by a large 6-1 margin is not indicative of the type of team that EA has. Some would argue they played better than us in spirit especially in the first half. That being said, our guys are very confident and have a goal to try to be undefeated in the
Coach Brady with the team at the match against SCHA.
Inter-Ac, and I think they have a burning desire to get that sweater back in Dr. Cox’s hands one last time. All that being said, I like our chances. HI: Are there any closing statements or things you would like to add? BB: As a coaching staff, we could not be more honored to work with such outstanding people everyday. Even my bad days are good ones for
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other people. We are fortunate to have such a great family atmosphere, and as EA day approaches I can’t help but feel bittersweet. When you are surrounded by championshipcaliber people, you wish you could work with them daily for the rest of your life. I enjoy the fact that these young men are in my life now and hope our bonds will continue for a lifetime.
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The 2012 Varsity Soccer squad with Coach Andrew Poolman (far left) and Coach Brady (far right).
Sam Bowen Rises to Top of Varsity Soccer Squad Amar Patel’13 In years past, the soccer field has been dominated by the current four Sixth Form captains: Gavin McBride, Danny Rubenstein, Alex Dubow, and Carlo Demarco, who is currently injured with an ACL tear and will not return for any part of the season. The other three captains have led the team to a currently undefeated Inter-Ac season, with only one tie, and shown their athletic prowess on the soccer field. However, there are still other Sixth Formers who have risen to the top of the varsity squad. Among them are Brett Campbell and Sam Bowen. After returning halfway through the academic year last year, Sam Bowen was not able to join the soccer team, but he tried out for and made the squad this year. In the beginning of the season, Bowen proved that his speed and strength were his assets as a right back, where he combined with Sixth Former Alex Dubow to form an impenetrable right defensive duo. Not only did he stop plays from reaching our net, but he also netted goals on the other side of the field. Several times throughout the game, one Index Staff Graphic by Manav Khandelwal
Bowen in practice.
could see Bowen racing down the right sideline and putting in a cross for forward, Sixth Former Brett Campbell, or even take a shot himself. In fact, during the intense match against rival Conestoga, Sam Bowen was the sole Haverford goal scorer. As he received the ball at midfield, he passed by four Conestoga defenders to take a shot from just inside the eighteen which found itself in the corner of the net. Recently, Mr. Jim Roese Bowen in a game against SCHA. Third Former Jimmy the upcoming EA Day. Tricolli has filled in Sam Bowen’s Despite the recent thrashing, Bowen spot at right back, as he moved regards the upcoming game with ambivalence, forward to right wing to fill in “Growing up at Haverford I have always loved for the injured Sixth Former Eric EA day and relish in the opportunity to play Senior. At this position, Bowen on that big stage in front of everyone. It was has more freedom to make even more my dream as a Lower School student to play forward pressing runs, for he does not on EA Day. But [the game] is going to be need to run back to defend. In fact, he tough, obviously. Every rivalry game is always added another goal to the score sheet tough. They are going to play harder after that against Episcopal Academy, in our 6-1 big victory on their turf.” However, Bowen victory, a result which bodes well for
Bowen in a game against SCHA.
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believes, “We have prepared well this season and are ready for them.” Lately, with a 4-1 victory in an extremely physical match against Malvern Prep, the Fords clinched the Inter-Ac Title. It seems doubtful that their success will not continue through to EA Day.
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The Index - Water Polo
November 2012
Water Polo
Water Polo Looks to End Season with Crushing Win Manav Khandelwal ‘15 After a strong start to the 2012 season, Haverford water polo has seen mixed results as they head towards the climax of their season, an 11:00 AM EA Day matchup with the Churchmen on November 10th. Missing five of their top players from last year, all of whom graduated, has definitely taken a bite out of the Fords, but their continued hard work and determination has kept them in games throughout the season. The Fords started out the season at the Philmore Cup, an annual water polo tournament between the top academic school districts in both Baltimore and Philadelphia. After starting out with two straight losses against McDonogh and Loyola Blakefield, the Fords finally eked out their first victory against Mount Saint Joseph’s, 12-11, thanks to strong performances from Fifth Formers John Zipf (4 goals, 1 assists, 1 steal) and Alex Heldring (2 goals, 2 assists, 5 drawn ejections). Sixth Former Travis Chou’s game-winning goal in the fourth quarter sealed it, helping
Philadelphia keep the cup for the second straight year. Since new head coach Kevin Van Such declined to enter the Beast of the East invitational to give his team more time to prepare for the Inter-Ac portion of their schedule, the team’s final non-league game came against the Lawrenceville School. Lawrenceville features the top goalie in the entire state of New Jersey, but he even he could not slow down the Fords who won in double-overtime thanks to a gamewinning goal from Sixth Former Reilly Hupfeldt and a career game from Sixth Form goalie Harry Rosenberg (11 saves). The final score was 8-7, and it pushed the Fords record to 2-2 for the season. A three-week break from game action followed the Lawrenceville contest, a hiatus that ended on October 2nd when Haverford
Somers blocking a Malvern pass.
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returned to McQuillen Pool to face their first Inter-Ac opponent, the Germantown Academy Patriots. The Fords dominated from the first swim-off to the final buzzer, capitalizing on goals from ten different players in a 20-6 win. The MVPs were Zipf (5 goals, 3 assists, 3 steals) and Heldring (3 goals, 4 assists, 5 steals), whose strong performances helped the Fords take a double-digit lead by halftime. This win
The team cheering after a save against Malvern.
improved the Fords record to 3-2 on the season and 1-0 in the Inter-Ac. Since then, unfortunately, it has been a different story against stronger league competition. Two straight losses to Penn Charter and Malvern, 10-18 and 7-19, left the Fords at 3-4 and looking for answers. A 20-7 rout against EA fueled by Zipf (5 goals and 3 steals), Hupfeldt (4 goals), and Heldring (4 goals, 2 steals, 6 drawn ejections) plus another win over GA put the Fords at 5-4 and 3-2 in the league, but two straight losses to
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tougher competition, Malvern and Penn Charter, have the Fords at 5-6 with only EA Day remaining on the schedule. The story of the season has been Haverford’s depth, which extends much farther than co-captains Alex Heldring and Sixth Former Pat Somers. Zipf, Chou, Hupfeldt, and Sixth Formers Colin Meehan, J.J. House and Jimmy Jameson round out a very strong rotation that has diversity when it comes to righty-lefty, great defenders and great scorers, etc.
Team Leaders
Goals: Zipf (28), Heldring (25), Hupfeldt (14), Meehan (13), Somers (12) Assists: Heldring (12), Zipf (12), Meehan (6), Chou/House (5), Jameson (4), Somers (4) Steals: Zipf (25), Heldring (14), Meehan (6), Nelligan (5), Hupfeldt//Somers (4) Blocks: Somers (4), Warden (2), Heldring/Hupfeldt/Zipf/Nelligan/Ryan (1) Drawn Ejections: Heldring (17), Somers (4), Nelligan (2) *All statistics taken from team’s official page on Haverford website. ** As of October 26, the team’s final game before EA Day
Game Day Matchups to Watch in the Pool Ryan Fuscaldo ‘15 After a fantastic win over EA last year, the Fords’ water polo team looks for a similar outcome in this year’s EA Day. The team just may have what it takes to get the job done. Haverford will be going up against a less successful EA team once again. With a record of 4-10 already this season, Episcopal’s team does not look very strong. After a blowout win this year in EA’s own pool by a score or 20-7, the Fords have all the momentum going into this year’s big day. However, the match-ups between Haverford and EA’s most dominant players will decide the outcome of the game. Episcopal’s team does, in fact, have a few
players that are a threat to the Fords. For one, their hole-set man, Alex Tillery, played a good game against the Fords in their first meeting this year, and Haverford expects him to be a threat once again. For those who do not know what a hole-set man is, he is the player who plays on the inside of the offensive formation in front of the goal and is usually responsible for most of the shots taken on goal. EA’s goalie, Kellen Edmondson, is actually quite good and, while the 20 shots let in may deceive the reader, it was his defense that let him down the most. In a break-away situation, do not count the goalie out because he may make the save. The Haverford offense has looked very
Zipf scoring in a match against GA.
Heldring scoring a goal against Malvern.
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good so far this season. With the tremendous shot of Sixth Former Reilly Hupfeldt, the great hole set offense of Fifth Former Alexander Heldring, the incredible, break-away tee-shot of Fifth Former John Zipf, and the outstanding play of others this season, the team is looking better than last year’s. In terms of one-on-one match-ups, all eyes should be on the hole-set both on offense and defense with Heldring playing in this key position. Heldring, a co-captain along with Sixth Former Pat Somers, has had a good year so far and will be a great opponent against EA’s arguably best player.
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Other players to watch include Hupfeldt and Somers. With his electric shot, Hupfeldt is a threat to any team and, after being very successful in the Fords’ first meeting against EA this season, look for Hupfeldt to come through in a big way once again on EA Day. A great player all around, Somers is another threat on offense against anyone with whom he is matched up, so look for him to have a big impact on the game as well. EA Day will bring another fantastic game of water polo yet again this year and, hopefully, a win for the Fords.
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The Index - Water Polo
November 2012
Water Polo
Captain Pat Somers Guides Water Polo Team Manav Khandelwal ‘15 The fall has traditionally been a time for Haverford students to rush en masse to football and soccer events, sports in which Haverford has not only excelled lately but also has a longstanding tradition. But Sixth Former Pat Somers, one of the Water Polo team’s cocaptains, is a big reason why Fords’ Polo could burst onto the scene here in 2012. Sure, the odds are not necessarily in Somers’ favor: not only did the team lose its entire starting lineup from last year (apart from Somers himself), but Penn Charter and Malvern, who have both already beaten the Fords this season, have both reloaded and are primed to continue their recent dominance of the Inter-Ac. Luckily for the entire program, Somers, the recipient of last year’s Water Polo Coaches Award, is not one to wallow in the past. With nine goals, four assists, and five blocks in seven games, the Sixth Form driver has helped the Fords get out to a surprisingly competitive 3-4 start with impressive wins over New Jersey powerhouse Lawrenceville and a 20-6 trouncing of GA. What has been so extraordinary, however, has been Somers’ non-game impact. Last year’s team had plenty of talent; it may not be pleasant to say so but likely as much or more than this year’s team. But what the 2011 version of Fords’ Polo missed was chemistry and determination, two qualities Somers and co-captain Fifth Former Alexander Heldring have made a point of instilling in their teammates. Of Heldring, Somers said, “[He] has played a tremendous role in my water polo
development. He really pushes me to always put in 100 percent, and I know if I lag behind just a little he is always there to get me back going.” The two have taken that attitude and
October 26th, when Haverford travels to Penn Charter to play the Quakers on the road. As he puts it, “Beating Penn Charter in their home pool is something that our team has never done in its history. Every year we seem to fall short to Penn Charter by just one or two goals.” In the foreseeable future, Somers is excited but realistic about his future in water polo, saying, “I would love to play water polo in college but it doesn’t seem quite realistic with the highly limited number of east coast colleges with varsity teams. Right now, I’m planning on swimming D3 in college and hoping to be able to pick up club water polo on the side.” That said, it can be assured that his impact on the school’s water polo program will be felt for several years down the road.
implemented it with the entire team, a process that has yielded fantastic results to this point. Looking ahead, Somers feels nothing but excitement for the future. After blasting Episcopal in last year’s EA Day water polo contest, Somers is confident a repeat is feasible. That game, however, is not on his mind as of yet. The game he looks forward to comes on Somers.
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Somers making a save in a game against Malvern.
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Somers passing the ball in a game against Malvern.
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Coach’s Corner: Coach van Such on This Year’s Squad Ryan Fuscaldo ‘15 Haverford Index: How would you say the season has gone thus far? Kevin van Such: So far, the season has been going pretty well. We have had a couple of tough games, and sometimes it has been difficult to adapt to the schedule. We had three straight weeks of practice, and then 3 games in 1 1/2 weeks. It has been tough adjusting, but overall we have been solid. HI: What are you pleased with, and what do you think the team can fix heading into EA Day? KVS: We have a great work ethic. The kids are always pushing each other and supporting each other. We also have great camaraderie. As long as we continue to support each other and maintain cohesiveness, we should have a great EA day. HI: Which players should we pay extra attention to this EA Day? KVS: Everything about a team is portrayed in their captains, since they lead and set an example for the rest of the team. Our captains [Sixth Former] Pat Somers and [Fifth Former] Alex Heldring have been our leaders this year. Both in and out of water they are our leaders. HI: How has this year’s senior class stepped up to replace now-alumni such as Andrew Helber, Connor O’Prey, and Jimmy Orsini?
KVS: This year’s team has definitely stepped into their roles. Everybody understands what they bring to the team. They understand that each player is a piece of the puzzle. Each of our players brings different abilities. Each player has their role. They understand that and know exactly what we expect from them. Everybody has absolutely stepped into their place, and they all believe in each other. HI: What has been your favorite moment from this season so far? KVS: My favorite moment so far was our triple overtime win against Lawrenceville because even though that game was back and forth, our players maintained resolve, resilience, and their ability to keep fighting through, and it payed off. We finally won on a triple overtime goal by [Sixth Former] Reilly Hupfeldt. HI: What are you most looking forward to this year? KVS: I’m looking forward to being competitive in Inter-Ac as well as hosting EA. EA Day will be a great day for us. HI: What did you learn from last year’s head coach Matt Deasey, and how do you think the transition has been to head coach? KVS: It’s fun to have other coaches to get help from. You can always learn from other people at any level. Learning from Matt was a huge influence on coaching and my
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Sixth Former JJ House passing the ball in a game against Malvern.
Goalie and Sixth Former Harry Rosenberg making a save against Malvern.
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knowledge of the game. I feel that the kids have responded positively to the change. I work to make sure that every kid comes ready to work and keep positive. Every day they should come ready to work in a manner that is focused but fun as well. HI: What do you think is the team’s biggest strength this year? KVS: Our biggest strength is definitely our camaraderie. Everybody gets along very well in and out of the pool. We keep a positive
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attitude and push each other. Sometimes kids get frustrated, but the rest of the team is always there to support them. Even if we come across conflicts, we are still able to realize that at end of day we are one team. HI: How loud do you think the pool will get when Sixth Former Reilly Hupfeldt “drops the hammer”? KVS: It will be earth shattering. The pool walls are gonna fall down.
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The Index - The Outdex
The Outdex: EA Edition
November 2012
Recently at The Haverford School... Sam Bloch ‘13, James Tarte ‘13, Jon Paras ‘14, Mike Green ‘13, Jake Mullin ‘13, Major Tepper ‘15, Noah Cutler ‘14
This week on Twitter:
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Big crowd for the water polo game. Reilly and harry look fantastic in these speedos. #eyecandy More impressive than Brett’s hat trick is the fact that Bowen has made two finesse moves in the second half Congrats to James Tarte on his commitment to play hoops for Lafayette I’m at the water polo game now just to see Harry Rosenberg in a speedo. #sexy #gofords Brett Campbell just passed #firsttimeforeverything Number 8 just scored to put the Fords up 3-2. #hesafreshman #getmearoster Shane/Tucker McBride rips a toast from 20 yards out. Score tied 2-2 with 4 to play in first half. #icanttellthemapart Bowen? Sam Bloch will be fasting for 5 days prior to EA Day. Hannibal Mathis will be performing at half-time for the football game, debuting his new single “I need a tissue.” Peter Thompson will be cheering loudest of all on EA Day for the Ford’s starting QB this season, little Petey Thompson Jr. Doc Gottlieb has promised to show some emotion on EA Day this year... just kidding. Who is the Fieldhouse Phanatic? Joseph Cox is Latin for mouse slayer. With the possibility of EA Day being a bit chilly, Semaj’ Reed has requested Nike to manufacture a jacket made of Woolly Mammoth fur. He is trying to find his inner Joe Namath. Henri Mattila
Gerard Hoetzel will be singing the National Anthem to the tune of “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Ray Jepsen at the EA Day football game. Just in case Matt Deasey shows up for EA day, the tailgate will have nuts, lots and lots of nuts. EA players will continue to shave their heads bearing the mark of shame that comes with their loss year after year.
Jonathan Paras was noted saying, “With Josh Walker at bat, we can’t lose.” Jonathan Paras is predicting that the Fords Football team will kick four touchdowns on EA Day. Paras says that the key to Fords’ victory on the gridiron will be “avoiding red cards because it is tough to win a football game man down.”
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In preparation for the EA Day tailgate, Sam Bloch has asked student council for a $35,000 loan. Sam wants “54 grills, 17,000 burgers, 23,000 hotdogs, and 11,000 sausages.” He is expecting at least 20,000 people to show up to his tailgate. Go Fords!!!