Lovett Athletics | Fall 2020

Lovett Athletics Fall 2020

Featuring a 50th anniversary tribute to the 1970 state champion Lovett football team on page 44!

Welcome to Lovett, and thank

you for attending this event to show your support of our students and coaches! One of the hallmarks of life at Lovett is the spirited encouragement of our parents, alumni, and friends of the school. It means a great deal to all of our studentathletes and helps us to build and maintain our unique sense of community.

At Lovett, we are deeply committed to the development of the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. The formation of good character is at the top of our list of priorities, and nowhere is that more important than on the field and courts where our students compete. With that in mind, please join me in making every effort to strengthen and sustain the good sportsmanship that has marked our athletic endeavors through the years.

On behalf of Lovett’s Athletic

Department, I extend a heartfelt welcome to all students, faculty & staff members, parents, and alumni in attendance at tonight’s event.

I’m thrilled to be back on The Riverbank to lead a program with a long and distinguished history of athletic success, and our coaches and athletes have been working hard to ensure that this continues. The support from our community means the world to our student-athletes and is a welldeserved reward for their efforts.

Lovett places a strong emphasis on good sportsmanship, and it is our hope that the Lovett community will continue this tradition of gracious behavior towards our opponents, their fans, and the officials.

Thank you again for your support. We all look forward to watching our Lovett Lions in action in the coming year, and we are delighted that you are here for these games!

The Athletics Department would like to extend a special thanks to the LionBackers for their ongoing efforts in support of the Lovett Athletics program.

Go Lions,

Go Lions!

Meredyth Cole Head of School

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2020 - 2021 LionBackers Presidents Claudia and Carl Stimmel Dear Lovett Fans, The LionBackers welcome you to another exciting year of Lovett athletics. This year brings a unique set of challenges as we work through the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on all aspects of our lives, including athletics. We are all responsible for making smart choices with respect to social distancing and face coverings as we work as a community to give Lovett the best chance at competing this season. Thanks to the talents and commitment of our student-athletes, the dedication and hard work of our coaches and other members of the athletic department, and the support of the administration, parents, and fans, Lovett’s teams will continue to excel.

Many thanks to the record number of fans that came out to cheer on our athletes this past year as they participated on 70 teams in grades 7-12. Indeed, there was much to cheer about and the accomplishments were truly impressive.

Your support as both a Lovett fan and a member of LionBackers is essential to the success of our athletic programs. Through membership, concession sales, football program, and our two major fundraisers, the annual Golf and Tennis Tournaments, the LionBackers were able to provide substantial support last year to our athletic programs.

Because of the abbreviated school year, we were unable to achieve our 2019/2020 goals and need your support more than ever this year to meet our fundraising target. Examples of purchases made last year with funds provided by the LionBackers include: *Major broadcast equipment; allowing us to broadcast most of the varsity sports (2019-20 broadcasts included cheer, football, softball, volleyball, basketball, swim/dive, wrestling, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis) *Painting of softball and baseball facility *Volleyball uniforms *Uniforms for several teams and MS football helmets *Postseason bonuses for fall and winter coaches *Enhanced HUDL program which allows coaches to improve their programs We encourage all members of the Lovett community to become members of the LionBackers for the 2020-2021 school year. Even if your child is too young to participate, your donation and participation strengthens the programs that await your child in the future. When you join, you will receive two family passes to all regular season varsity home sporting events. These passes alone represent a tremendous savings for each family!

Lovett has a proud tradition of pursuing excellence in our athletic programs. With help, we can continue that tradition and accomplish our goals of fundraising, promoting school spirit, and supporting all aspects of Lovett athletics. We eagerly look forward to seeing everyone at the fields, gyms, courts, courses, track, and pool!

GO LIONS! Claudia and Carl Stimmel LionBackers Presidents, 2020-2021 2 - Fall 2020

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Athletics Department Staff Adam Nelson ’93

Katie Johnson

At Lovett since 2020 Education: B.G. Dartmouth College, MBA University of Virginia, Darden School of Business Background: Olympic shot putter 2000-2012, silver medalist (2000) and gold medalist (2004). NBC Sports expert commentator 2012-2013. Director, SPARC at Athens Orthopedic Group 2013-2016. Director, Business Development at Doyle Management Group 2016. CFO/COO and Market Director at The D10 2017-2019.

Other: Adam and his wife, Laci, have two daughters, Lauren ‘29 and Caroline ‘27.

Head Volleyball Coach At Lovett since 2016 Education: B.A. University of Montevallo Background: 2x Region 7-AAAAA Coach of the Year at Cambridge High School; 2017-18 Area 4-AAA Champions and 2016-17 Area 4-AAA Runner-Up, 2016-2019 State Playoffs, and 2016 & 2017 State Semifinalists at Lovett.

Other: AVCA Top 30 Coaches Under 30; four-year letter winner at the University of Montevallo; University of Montevallo record holder for career kills, total blocks, matches and sets played.

Mike Harner

Jeff Wierzba

Director of Athletics

Assistant Director of Athletics Head Boys Basketball Coach 9th Grade Football Coach At Lovett since 2015 Education: B.S. Armstrong State University Background: Savannah Country Day: Head of boys basketball program, P.E. department head, varsity track & field, and MS cross country. Holy Innocents Episcopal School: US physical education and varsity boys basketball.

Other: Mike and his wife, Kara, have two sons, Jack and Will ‘30.

Assistant Director of Athletics

Assistant Director of Athletics MS Sports & Intramurals 8/9th Grade Baseball Head Coach 8th Grade Football Head Coach At Lovett since 2010 Education: B.S. University of Phoenix Background: 7th grade head football coach (2011-18) and MS boys lacrosse coach (2013-16).

Other: MS Social Studies teacher. Jeff and his wife, Melissa Wylie, have two children, Knox and Blake.

Michelle Pope

Betsy James

At Lovett since 2015 Education: B.A. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Background: MS girls soccer coach (2016-19), JV girls soccer coach (2020).

Other: Born in Maui, HI and raised in Appleton, WI. Loves the Green Bay Packers, Atlanta United FC, and dogs.

At Lovett since 2010 Education: B.S. University of Connecticut Background: LPA president (200607), LionBackers membership chair (2010-11); Lower School and Lovett Admission offices.

Other: Betsy and her husband, Glenn, have two children, Kyle ’09 and Hannah ’12.

Sports Information Manager

Amanda Stibbs

Athletics Administrative Assistant At Lovett since 2018 Education: B.A. University of Georgia Other: Mother of Ansley ‘23, Mile ‘26, and Mae ‘30.

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Athletic Operations Manager

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GHSA Sportsmanship Statement The GHSA and its member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA sanctioned events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials or competitors will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area during warm-ups or while the contest is being conducted. Thank you for your cooperation in the promotion of good sportsmanship at today’s event.

GHSA Region 6-AA 2020 - 2021

Columbia Coretta Scott King Academy

Elite Scholars Academy

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate

Lovett McNair Pace Academy South Atlanta Stillwell Arts Therrell Towers Washington 6 - Fall 2020

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Sports Medicine Staff Sean DelFavero

Libby Campanella

Beth Garrett

Janeka Reid

A.T.,C., C.S.C.S. Director of Sports Medicine At Lovett since 2008 Education: B.S. Mount Union College Background: Head Athletic Trainer at Etowah High School, 2006–08 and Mason High School, 1999–2006.

Other: Sean and his wife, Ashley, have two daughters, Callie and Maggie.

A.T.,C. Athletic Trainer At Lovett since 1990 Education: B.S. Miami University-Ohio Other: Beth and her husband, Joe, have two sons, Grant ’17 and Jake ’20.

A.T.,C. Athletic Trainer At Lovett since 2014 Education: B.S. University of South Carolina; M.S. Georgia State University

A.T.,C. Athletic Trainer At Lovett since 2017 Education: B.S Albany State University; Master of Athletic Training Life University Other: Born in Savannah, Georgia.

Strength & Conditioning Staff Neal Peduzzi

C.S.C.S., R.S.C.C., USA Weightlifting Director of Strength & Conditioning At Lovett since 2018 Education: B.S. Lander University; M.S. University of Tennessee Coaching History: St. Pius X; U.S. Army Special Forces; Georgia Tech; University of Tennessee; Arizona State University Other: Neal and his wife, Nikki, have a son, Jonathan Zachary “JZ.”

Orien Harris

RKC Kettlebell Certified Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach At Lovett since 2017 Education: B.A. University of Miami Background: All-American football player at University of Miami; five year defensive tackle in the NFL. Other: Orien is married to Lovett class of 2002 alumna, Alexandra Jackson.

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Julie Brentzel

M.S.S.M., C.S.C.S. USA Weightlifting Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach At Lovett since 2018 Education: B.S. University of Kentucky; M.S. Armstrong State Coaching History: SCAD and Armstrong State University.

Other: US P.E. teacher. In her free time, Julie enjoys running, cooking, working on her new home, hanging out with her dog, Perry, and traveling around the country to visit old friends.

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Varsity Football Coaches Mike Muschamp

Tom Moak, Jr.

Chase Jones

Brent Greer

Tyron Kirkland

Orien Harris

Curtis Barrineau

Matt Casper

Head Coach & Quarterbacks Coach At Lovett since 2005 Education: B.A. Duke University; M.S. University of West Alabama Coaching History: Savannah Country Day School head football coach; Millsaps College assistant head coach & offensive coordinator; offensive coordinator at Mars Hill College and University of West Alabama Other: MS P.E. teacher. Savannah Morning News Coach of the Year; AJC and GA Sportswriters 2013 AA Coach of the Year; 2013 Atlanta Falcons Staff of the Year.

Defensive Backs Coach At Lovett since 2010 Education: B.S. Presbyterian College; M.A. MFT Richmont Graduate University Coaching History: 8th grade football coach JV/Varsity golf coach.

Other: US guidance counselor. Played defensive back at Presbyterian College; enjoys hunting and being outdoors.

Chase and his wife, Sara, have a daughter, Mary James, and son, Woods.

Wide Receivers Coach At Lovett since 2014 Education: B.S. Savannah State University Coaching History: Chattahoochee High School wide receivers coach; Savannah State University wide receivers coach.

Other: MS math teacher. Four-year letter winner at Savannah State University, wide receivers senior captain, and 2007 Team “Hot Rod.” Tyron and his wife, Amanda, have a daughter, Naomi, and a son, Jaxon.

Tight Ends Coach At Lovett since 2019 Education: B.A. Furman University Coaching History: Assistant football coach at Camden High School, Cass High School, Griffin High School, Buford High School, and Blessed Trinity. Head football coach at Our Lady of Mercy.

Other: Curtis and his wife, Yvonne, have been married for 26 years, and have a son, Brooks, and a daughter, Kelsey. He was a member of the 1988 Furman NCAA 1AA championship team.

Paul Nielsen

Offensive Line Coach At Lovett since 2011 Education: B.S. Holy Cross Coaching History: 9th grade football running backs/tight ends/cornerbacks/special teams coach.

Other: Employed at NASCO 10 - Fall 2020

Linebackers Coach, Special Teams Coordinator At Lovett since 2015 Education: B.A. Princeton University; M.S. Georgia State University Coaching History: Georgia State football graduate assistant; Princeton University student assistant.

Other: JV baseball head coach and US grade 10 dean. Fouryear letter winner and 2012 Charles W. Caldwell award winner at Princeton. Tom’s wife, Mary Rose, is a realtor for Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.

Defensive Coordinator At Lovett since 2011 Education: B.S. Auburn University Coaching History: Grade 8/9 baseball coach; JV baseball head coach. Guntersville High School: varsity football wide receiver/outside linebacker coach, varsity baseball assistant & JV coach.

Other: Head coach for boys golf and MS P.E. teacher. Brent and his wife, Bailey, have a son, Connor, and a daughter, Chapel.

Defensive Line Coach At Lovett since 2017 Education: B.A. University of Miami Coaching History: Varsity football linebackers coach.

Other: Assistant strength & conditioning coach. Orien is married to Lovett class of 2002 alumna, Alexandra Jackson.

Running Backs Coach At Lovett since 2020, previously 2007-14 Education: B.S., M.S. Ithaca College Coaching History: Head football and track coach at The Walker School. Assistant football and baseball coach at Savannah Country Day. Graduate assistant at Ithaca College.

Other: Head coach varsity track & field and MS P.E. teacher. Matt and his wife, Melanie, have a son, Alex.

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VARSITY COACHES

Cross Country Chris Mayer

Head Coach At Lovett since 2013 Education: B.S. Berry College Coaching History: Mill Creek High School, Mountain View High School Background: 2018 GATFXCCA Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year, Staff Coach and two-time featured speaker at Nike Smokey Mountain Running Camp, four-time state championship coach for Lovett cross country and track.

His wife, Ashlea, has coached for the past six seasons.

Chris loves all things mechanical and enjoys woodworking, building furniture, and conducting construction projects.

Mary Olszewski

Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2016 Education: B.S., M.S. Duquesne University Coaching History: Upper St. Clair High

School Background: Middle School Executive Function Coach and varsity track coach.

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Jimmy Jewell

Assistant Coach At Lovett since 1994 Education: B.S. Berry College Coaching History: Mainland High School, Deltona High School, Lovett Cross Country Head Coach and Boys Soccer Head Coach.

Background: USSF “B” soccer coach license, three-time state championship coach of boys soccer, five-time state championship coach of girls cross country, and one-time state championship coach of boys cross country.

Ashlea Mayer

Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2014 Education: B.S. Berry College Background: Ashlea is married to Coach Chris Mayer. They have three dogs named Nilla, Stud, and Trudy. When they are not coaching, they are talking about running and watching races. Ashlea and Chris also have a side woodworking business called Pine Country Furnishings.

VARSITY COACHES

Cheer Christina Pugh

Head Coach At Lovett since 2017 Education: Georgia Institute of Technology Coaching History: Christina has coached cheer & gymnastics at Lovett for three years.

Lori Morrow

Head Coach At Lovett since 2019 Education: B.A., M.B.A University of Georgia Coaching History: Lori is the owner of IN A SNAP! Cheer and Dance.

Perelini Bush

Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2018 Education: B.S. Ed. University of West Georgia, M.S. Ed. Walden University Coaching History: High school camp instructor, All-Star summer camp coach, LS cheer enrichment coach Background: Tiffany and her husband, Dylan, and their active pup live in Smyrna. They love to be outdoors, explore the city, and try new restaurants.

Softball

Head Coach At Lovett since 2020 Education: B.A. University of Arizona, M.A. Concordia University Irvine Coaching History: Champions Fastpitch Academy, Private Training Instructor & Tournament Site Director, Coach Lini Softball & Staff Camps, AIGA Foundation Softball Camp, Emory University, Eastlake HS, Cal Lutheran University.

Background: Perelini and her husband, Ashton, have been happily married for 10 years and have three daughters, Ashlin, Charlene, and Zamayah. They love to spend time with extended relatives in Fayetteville, GA and visiting Southern California where Perelini was born and raised.

Katie Johnson

Tiffany Wilckens

Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2018 Education: A.A. Santa Fe College, B.S. University of Georgia Coaching History: Thomas County Central High School Background: Layne is newly married with one “perfect dog.” She also coaches varsity girls golf in the spring.

Jessica Williams

Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2019 Education: B.S. Kennesaw State University Background: Jessica also coaches varsity girls lacrosse in the spring.

Volleyball

Head Coach At Lovett since 2016 Education: B.A. University of Montevallo Coaching History: Cambridge High School, Roswell High School, Indian Springs School, A5 Volleyball Club, Alabama Juniors Volleyball Club.

Background: Two-time Region 7-AAAAA Coach of the Year, 2015 Region 7-AAAAA Champions, and 2015 State Semifinalists at Cambridge High School; 2017-18 Area 4-AAA Champions and 2016-17 Area 4-AAA RunnerUp, 2016-2019 State Playoffs, and 2016 & 2017 State Semifinalists at Lovett.

Layne McLaughlin

Jackie Jones

Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2020 Education: B.S. Wake Forest University Coaching History: A5 Volleyball Club, Mount Pisgah, Holy Innocents’, Marist, Triangle Volleyball Club.

Background: Played D-I volleyball at Wake Forest and holds the single season record for block assists. Enjoys raising her two young daughters, Jacey & Adrie, at home with her husband, Roddy Jones, and their two dogs, Stretch & Pepper.

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2020 Varsity Football Date Time Opponent Location Sep. 4 7:30 pm Westminster Lovett SENIOR NIGHT Sep. 11 7:30 pm GAC GAC Sept. 18 5:30 pm Washington Lakewood

Sept. 25 8:00 pm Therrell Lakewood Oct. 2 7:30 pm South Atlanta Lovett Oct. 16 7:30 pm Pace Lovett

Oct. 23 7:30 pm KIPP Lovett

Oct. 30 7:30 pm Towers Lovett Nov. 6 8:00 pm Columbia Hallford Nov. 13 7:30 pm McNair Lovett All schedules subject to change.

Please check lovett.org/athletics for updates.

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2020 Varsity Volleyball

Date

Time

Location

Opponents

Aug. 13

Aug. 18

Aug. 20

Aug. 25

5:15 pm

Lovett

Denmark, Wheeler

5:00 pm

HIES

Trinity Christian, HIES

5:00 pm

Walker

Walker (Best of 5)

5:00 pm

Lovett

Mt. Vernon, Riverwood

Aug. 27

5:00 pm

Dunwoody HS

Dunwoody, Centennial

Sept. 1

5:30 pm

Lovett

Therrell, Atlanta Classical

SENIOR NIGHT

Sept. 3 6:00 pm Galloway

Sept. 8 5:30 pm Washington

Druid Hills, Galloway

Sept. 10

5:00 pm

Lovett

Mt. Pisgah, HIES

Sept. 12

9:00 am

Lovett

Columbia, S. Atlanta, Towers

Sept. 15

5:30 pm

McNair

McNair, Elite Scholars

Sept. 17

6:00 pm

GAC

Wesleyan, GAC

Sept. 22

5:30 pm

Lovett

Pace

Washington, Drew Charter

Sept. 24 5:00 pm Lovett

Sept. 29 5:30 pm Coretta Scott King

Mt. Paran, Galloway

Oct. 1

Roswell, Westminster

6:00 pm

Westminster

GOLD OUT

Coretta Scott King, KIPP

All schedules subject to change.

Please check lovett.org/athletics for updates.

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Date

2020 Varsity Softball Time Opponent H/A

Date

Time Opponent H/A

12:30 pm Marist

Sept. 14

5:30 pm McNair

Aug. 18 5:00 pm McNair Away

Aug. 19 5:30 pm Parkview Home

Aug. 20 5:30 pm South Atlanta Home*

Sept. 15

5:00 pm South Atlanta Away

Sept. 16

5:00 pm Marist

Away

Sept. 17

5:30 pm Washington

Home**

Aug. 24

5:30 pm Dacula HS

Away

Sept. 19

Chattanooga Tournament

Aug. 25

5:30 pm C. Scott King Home

Sept. 22

5:00 pm C. Scott King Away

Aug. 26

5:30 pm Westminster

Away

Sept. 23

5:30 pm Sandy Creek

Home

Aug. 31 5:30 pm Chamblee Away

Sept. 1 5:00 pm Pace Away

Sept. 26

Noon

Away***

Sept. 26

2:00 pm Brookwood

Away***

Sept. 3

5:30 pm Therrell

Home

Sept. 29

5:30 pm Pace

Home

Sept. 8

5:00 pm Columbia

Away

Oct. 1

5:00 pm Therrell

Away

Sept. 10

5:30 pm KIPP

Home

Oct. 6

5:30 pm Columbia

Home

Oct. 8

5:30 pm KIPP

Away

Aug. 15

Home

*Senior Night

**Doubleheader ***N. GA Tournament

All schedules subject to change.

Please check lovett.org/athletics for updates.

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Wesleyan

Home

2020 Varsity Cross Country Date

Time

Location Meet

Aug. 22 8:00 am McIntosh Nature Preserve

Bob Blastow Early Bird

Aug. 29

7:30 am

Ridge Ferry Park

Ridge Ferry Invitational

Sept. 5

8:00 am

Starrs Mill

ATT

Sept. 12

Sept. 19

8:00 am

Carrollton HS

Carrollton Invitational

8:00 am

Boling Park

Warpath Invitational

Sept. 26

8:00 am

Bouckaert Farm

Fulton County XC Championship

Oct. 3

8:00 am

Foxhall

ASICS Invitational

Oct. 17 8:00 am

McIntosh Nature Coach Wood Invitational Preserve

Oct. 24 TBA TBA

Nov. 7 TBA Carrollton HS

Region Meet State Meet

All schedules subject to change.

Please check lovett.org/athletics for updates.

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2020 - 2021 LionBackers

Officers

Presidents: Carl and Claudia Stimmel Presidents-Elect: Katherine and David Wahl Communications: Eric Ferrara, Kerri Griggs Concessions: Sally Mefford, Andrea Montag, Katie Mauldin, Beth Marshall Concessions-Elect: Marianna Lee Concession Inventory Coordinator: Liz Mitchell Grill Team: Matt Anthony Grill Team Elect: Bobby Mitchell Marketing: Leigh Hoke Marketing-Elect: Becca Kamerschen Membership: Sarah Murray Membership-Elect: Holly Beavor Spirit: Karen Andros, Ginny Evans, Kristin Newberry Team Parent Coordinator: Rebecca Hollingsworth Team Parent Coordinator-Elect: Paige Fielden Golf Tournament: Amie and Fred Herbert Tennis Tournament: Lauren Flint, Kimberly Lusink, Katie Stewart Tennis Tournament Elect: Kim Nalley, Stephanie Shurling, Elizabeth Castellaw Treasurer: Janeen Cunningham Treasurer-Elect: Betsy Givens Volunteer Coordinator: Parker Jones Signs Coordinator: Sarah Watts Signs Coordinator Elect: Emily Graham LionBackers Picnic: Paige Fielden, Tiffany Gough Spring Appreciation Luncheon: Holly Beavor, Alice Benton, Sandy Hyman Fun on the Field: Mary Pillow Cornett, Lissa Pryor Fun on the Field Elect: Shannon Kollme, Mary Katherine Green Players Buttons: Kim Nalley, Megan Turner Concessions Team: Mary Ashley Holder, Keira Camillo Hospitality: Rae Knox Senior Luncheon: Cheryl Windom Senior Luncheon Elect: Kerry Izard

Join our pride! Register on the LionBackers website: lovett.org/campus-life/parent-involvement/lionbackers 20 - Fall 2020

Fall Events 17th Annual Tennis Tournament Friday, September 11 Lovett Tennis Courts 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Register on the LionBackers website

LionBackers Picnic Friday, October 16 Join us before the football game vs. Pace Murray Athletic Center Plaza Tickets available on the LionBackers website 28th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, October 19 Peachtree Golf Club (rain or shine) 8:30 AM Registration 10:00 AM Tee Time Sign up on the LionBackers website Subscribe to the LionBackers weekly online newsletter for the most up-to-date Athletics information.

LionBackers membership includes family passes to all regular season home sporting events.

Membership fees, concessions proceeds, and tournament revenue allowed the LionBackers to fund the following:

2019-20 LionBackers Expenditures Major broadcast equipment, painting of softball and baseball facility, uniforms for several teams and MS football helmets, postseason bonuses for fall and winter coaches, enhanced HUDL program which allows coaches to improve their programs

Thank you for your support of the LionBackers!

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2019-20 Athletic Year in Review Fall Sports:

Winter Sports:

Boys Cross Country

Boys Basketball

3rd in Region, 3rd in State Jackson Borden - All-Metro & All-State Teams

Girls Cross Country

2nd in Region, 3rd in State

Football

1st Round Playoffs All-Region 1st Team: Stevie Bracey, Collin Goldberg, Blaine McAllister All-Region Honorable Mention: Henry Beery, Aiden Camillo

Softball

Region Champions, 3rd in State Peyton Kanaly - Region Player of the Year All-Region Honors: Katie Atwater, Emma Schimpf, Allie Ohde, Maura McBreen, Ava Vinci, Hadley Griggs All-State 2nd Team: Peyton Kanaly, Emma Schimpf

Volleyball

1st Round Playoffs All-Area Team: Cristina Hill, Makayla Moran

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3rd in Region, 1st Round Playoffs Ryan Mutombo - 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State Jay Joshi - All-Region Honorable Mention

Girls Basketball

Allie Ohde - 1st Team All-Region Mary Alyson Rogers - All-Region Honorable Mention

Boys Swim/Dive

10th in State Russell Overly - 3rd place 100yd backstroke Harrison Clifton - 5th in state diving

Girls Swim/Dive:

7th in State Avery Bargeron - State Champion 100yd butterfly 400yd Free Relay - 2nd place 200yd Free Relay - 3rd place Molly Bradbury - 10th in state diving

Wrestling

2nd at Area Duals, 2nd at Area Traditional Al Coy - State Champion 138 lb. weight class T-Bo Brooks, Wells Kamerschen - 2nd in state Parker Coy - 4th in state Alex Hyman - 5th in state

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P R I D E I N O U R H I S TO RY

124 State Championships 4 GADA Director’s Cups 2 Olympic Gold Medalists

State Championship Teams Baseball 1990, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018 Basketball - Girls 2012 Cross Country - Boys 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1900, 1991, 1992, 2004 Cross Country - Girls 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015 Football 1970, 2013 Golf - Boys 2006, 2007, 2015 Golf - Girls 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Lacrosse - Boys 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009 Lacrosse - Girls 2003, 2004

Swim & Dive - Girls 1997 Tennis - Boys 1963, 1964, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2016, 2018 Tennis - Girls 1963, 1968, 1969, 1977, 1978, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2004 Track & Field - Boys 1971, 1992, 1993 Track & Field - Girls 1983, 1989, 1991, 1996, 2014, 2015 Volleyball 2012 Wrestling - Team Dual 2002, 2003 Wrestling - Traditional 1980, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003

Soccer - Boys 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2003 Soccer - Girls 2001, 2005, 2016

2018 Baseball AAA State Champions

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Lovett Network Watch Lovett teams compete from the comfort of home!

Tune in to the Lovett Network to watch our student-run production cover varsity athletic matches and games.

Visit lovettnetwork.org to watch live and archived events.

The livestream can be viewed on compatible Smartphones, Smart TVs, or tablets.

Archived games are available after the live event concludes.

Lovett Network Crew Staff: Jim Claussen, John Gerakitis ‘09, Richard Gerakitis ‘74, Ward Jones ‘90, Michelle Pope, Tommy Wiggs Student Volunteers: Thomas Brown ‘23, Noah Claxton ‘23, Avi Daftari ‘23, Evie Eikhoff ‘22, Braden Fletcher ‘22, Katie Fryburger ‘23, Caroline Goodsell ‘23, Aiden Hahn ‘23, Brandon Holmes ‘22, Samar Kibe ‘24, Mya Palmer ‘24, Madison Peavy ‘21, JC Rooker ‘23, Jordyn Siegel ‘22, Kayleigh Stargell ‘24, Kamryn Washington ‘23, Adam Young ‘23 To join the Lovett Network, email: michelle.pope@lovett.org

Thank you, Lovett Network sponsors: Lovett LionBackers, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, CenterState Bank, Play-It-Again Sports (Buckhead), Massey Automotive, Atlantic Grill, Melwood Springs Natural Spring Water, and the Metro Atlanta YMCA.

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To prevent the spread of COVID-19, please: Maintain a distance of 6’ from others Wash your hands Wear a mask

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Varsity Football SR

SR

Collin Goldberg DB/WR 5’10” 168 lbs.

SR

Andrew Pinkston DB/WR 5’9” 147 lbs.

SR

Huntley King P 5’9” 175 lbs.

SR

Veer Gupta DB/WR 5’10” 152 lbs.

SO

Hayden Bernard LB/RB 6’0” 155 lbs.

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Wade Shepherd DB/WR 5’11” 142 lbs.

SO

Christopher Fielden DB/QB 5’7” 143 lbs.

SO

Jack Shaifer DE/TE 5’8” 150 lbs.

FR

Preston Lusink DB/QB 6’0” 160 lbs.

FR

Dylan Mayers DB/QB 5’10 156 lbs.

SO

Cannon Kleinknecht LB/WR 5’11” 150 lbs.

SO

Brooks Hooper DB/QB 5’7” 130 lbs.

JR

Sam Boudreau DB/QB/WR 5’11” 140 lbs.

SR

Alex Camillo DB/WR 5’10” 134 lbs.

JR

Chase Nalley DB/WR 5’9” 131 lbs.

JR

Stevie Bracey LB/RB 6’0” 200 lbs.

JR

Logan Givens DB/WR 6’1” 159 lbs.

JR

Alex Lindsay DB/WR 5’10” 144 lbs.

SR

Charlie Hoke DB/TE 6’2” 185 lbs.

SO

Mason Ball DB/WR 5’11” 150 lbs.

Varsity Football JR

Charlie Woocher DB/RB 5’9” 171 lbs.

SR

Hendricks Anthony DB/WR 6’0” 168 lbs.

JR

Robert Mitchell DB/RB 5’8” 146 lbs.

SO

Fielder Odegard DL/WR 5’7” 135 lbs.

JR

Henry Jones LB/RB 5’7” 144 lbs.

JR

Henry Stimmel DB/RB 5’10” 157 lbs.

SR

Charlie Caldwell LB/TE 6’1” 162 lbs.

SO

Ridley Richert DB/WR 5’10” 140 lbs.

SR

Luke Ham LB/FB 6’0” 177 lbs.

SR

Parker Hammond DB/RB 5’7” 128 lbs.

SO

Jake Bryant LB/FB 5’6” 135 lbs.

SO

Alex Hyman LB/RB 5’6” 115 lbs.

SR

Jack Mears DOG/FB 5’11” 185 lbs.

SR

Michael Hollingsworth LB/RB 6’1” 172 lbs.

SO

JR

John O. Knox LB/RB 5’11” 157 lbs.

SO

Hamilton Stewart DB/WR 5’5” 116 lbs.

SO

Anderson Beavor DB/WR 5’11” 149 lbs.

JR

MJ Greentree LB/FB 5’10” 186 lbs.

Ayden Light 5’9” 134 lbs.

SO

Sam Franco LB/WR 5’11” 160 lbs.

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Varsity Football JR

Andrew Mefford LB/FB 5’8” 181 lbs.

SR

Edward Desloge DL/OL 5’7” 203 lbs.

JR

Spence Friedman DL/OL 5’11” 187 lbs.

SO

Grant Ewing DL/OL 6’0” 269 lbs.

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SR

Alan Pope LB/RB 5’8” 185 lbs.

SO

Hamilton Peavy DL/OL 5’8” 150 lbs.

SO

Mac Lovein DL/OL 5’10” 154 lbs.

SR

Wells Kamerschen DL/OL 5’9” 210 lbs.

JR

Luke Graham DL/OL 5’10” 165 lbs.

JR

Will Stimmel DL/OL 6’2” 210 lbs.

SO

Spencer Hough DL/OL 5’10” 140 lbs.

SR

Jamie Jones DL/OL 5’11” 208 lbs.

SR

Grant Turner DL/OL 5’9” 191 lbs.

SR

Tommy Bradbury DL/OL 5’11” 163 lbs.

SO

Will Abney DL/OL 5’11” 180 lbs.

SO

Trick Marshall DB/WR 6’0” 144 lbs.

SR

Jack Drewry LB/OL 5’10” 187 lbs.

JR

James Wahl DL/OL 6’2” 199 lbs.

SO

Brooks Bradbury DL/OL 5’7” 145 lbs.

SO

Hudson Gregory DB/WR 5’7” 130 lbs.

Varsity Football JR

SR

Garrett Kelly LB/TE 5’11” 161 lbs.

SO

Lucas Hyman K 5’7” 147 lbs.

JR

Noah Claxton Team Manager

Amy Kight Team Manager

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Varsity Cheer JR

SR

Caroline Andros

SR

Lindy Benton

SR

Katy Burch

SR

SR

JR

SO

Mary Douglas Kollme

SO

Molly Bradbury

Cameron Colavito

Kate Green

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SO

JR

Margaret Hare

JR

Ellie Hunt

SO

Channon Love

Lizzie Fleetwood

Margaret Evans

JR

JR

Hannah Claire Brown

Mary Cate Kirbo

JR

Liddy Lynch

Cooper Moog

Varsity Cheer SO

SO

JR

Lily Puricelli

Lauren Novellas

JR

SR

Elizabeth Shaw

Ashley Stratton

SR

Lexi Thomas

Eleanor Weyman

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Varsity Softball FR

JR

Avery Arnold

JR

JR

Logan Easterly

JR

Peyton Kanaly

SO

Ana Gore

Maura McBreen

Hadley Griggs

JR

Meghan O’Shaughnessy

Allie Ohde

FR

Helen Shearer

FR

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SR

JR

Riley Mackinson

Ella Posner

Libby Stewart

Evy Galbraith

JR

FR

SO

FR

Kayleigh Stargell

SO

Maggie Tucker

Ava Vinci

2020 Varsity Softball Senior

Varsity Volleyball FR

JR

Cristina Hill

Emma Duffield

SR

SR

SO

Chiara Kremer

SO

Sally Anne Houk

JR

Charlotte Lee

Allie Steel

Elizabeth Hunter

FR

Julie Murray

Makayla Moran

SR

FR

Kat Schroeter

SR

SO

Sloane Vassar

Ann Thomas Vaughan

FR

Cackie Watt

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Varsity Cross Country Seniors

Laine Barnwell

Holt Burge

Sibley Brown

Reese Coker

Margaret Anne Coleman

Sophie Courts

Al Coy

Jack Gallagher

Henry Haden

Janie Huggins

Conner Kanaly

Sydney Lamberson

Madison Peavy

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Patrick Pitts

Cana Roach

Joe Urbanowicz

Lilla Walker

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Lions History

Alumni Athletes 2016 - 2020 Class of 2020:

Blaise Achecar Michael Agard Jackson Borden Clyde Bresnahan Aiden Camillo Joshua Gregory Penny King Blaine McAllister

Swimming Track & Field Track & Field Lacrosse Football Track & Field Cross Country Football

Seattle University Babson College Georgia Tech Denison University Washington and Lee University University of Chicago Colby College Princeton University

Class of 2019:

Fulton Bayman M. Buckham-White Reid Edelstein Gabby Elve Charlie Higgins Cooper Higgins Haley Hooper Nick Jackson Sydney Johnson Andrew Maddock Quinn O’Donnell Robert Poindexter Will Seiler KJ Wallace

Lacrosse Football Lacrosse Soccer Lacrosse Lacrosse Cross Country Football Basketball Football Lacrosse Football Football Football

University of Notre Dame Columbia University Denison University University of the South Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Northwestern University University of Virginia Boston University University of the South Denison University Washington and Lee University University of Pennsylvania University of Notre Dame

Class of 2018:

Jenna Brown Basketball Stanford University Brittany Butler Volleyball Rhodes College Quinn Buczek Lacrosse University of Utah Lindy Gearon Volleyball Washington and Lee University Sarah Hardy Lacrosse Davidson College Christina Karem Soccer Rhodes College Peyton Ringer Football Samford University Anna Grace Wagner Softball University of Notre Dame

Class of 2017:

Payton Bogard Lacrosse University of Maryland Abby Fenbert Softball University of Rhode Island Andrew Ferrell Swimming Providence College Grainger Reeves Wrestling Washington and Lee University Heitho Shipp Soccer Carnegie Mellon University Emma Sidman Cross Country University of Alabama Everett Smulders Cross Country University of Mississippi John Staton Football Samford University Brady Tindall Football Mercer University Serena Tripodi Cross Country Columbia University Lauren Ward Volleyball New York University

Class of 2016:

Freddy Achecar Baseball Georgetown University Alexander DeRosa Golf Georgia Southern Claire Doyle Beach Volleyball Texas Christian University Rhodes Hall Soccer University of the South Jay Harris Football Georgia Tech Grace Jackson Soccer Vanderbilt University Austin Jeter Baseball Morehouse College Allie Lourie Soccer Samford University Crosby Matthews Lacrosse University of Delaware Annie Mayfield Tennis Wofford College Evan Mercer Track & Field Middlebury College Victoria Powell Track & Field Baylor University Taylor Schonberg Cheerleading Southern Methodist University Aaron Schunk Baseball University of Georgia Nicole Teague Track & Field Syracuse University For a complete list of alumni athletes, please visit: www.lovett.org/athletics/lions-history

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Clockwise from top left: Nick Jackson ‘19 Jenna Brown ‘18 Haley Hooper ‘19 Aaron Schunk ‘16 Everett Smulders ‘17 Grace Jackson ‘16

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50th Anniversary

Excerpt from the 1971 yearbook

15-0 Record

“Hard work leads Lions to State Championship” Size, speed, ability, depth, and quickness are all characteristics of a typical championship team. The Lovett Lions had only a few of these virtues, yet in one department they far surpassed any of the teams they played, and that department was a characteristic known as “heart.”

Lovett 35

Dacula 0

Lovett 20

Stockbridge 0

Lovett 25

Riverside 6

Lovett 40

Union County 6

The Lovett Lions were champions this year, State Champions to be exact, and the road there was no fluke. They began in earnest with a strenuous weight program in 1969. Two separate spring practices and summer camp in Tennessee came and went. Days of summer practice under the intense August heat dragged by like months. Endless after school practices during the season passed until on December 11, 1970, the Lions attained their goal, a 14-6 decision over highly renowned Savannah Country Day which gave them their first Class B State Championship.

Lovett 33

Lumpkin County 0

Lovett 27

St. Joseph 0

Lovett 33

North Gwinnett 6

Lovett 35

Duluth 0

Lovett 52

Patterson School for Boys 0

Lovett 41

Buford 12

Lovett 12

Rabun County 0

Lovett 20

Hapeville 0

Lovett 35

Pacelli 12

Lovett 14

Savannah Country Day 6

The hours were long, the work unending, the biting, scratching, and clawing for the top against tremendous odds never for one second ceased. However, it paid off in the end. Two things will be remembered about the 1970 Lovett team. Number one, they were the greatest team in the history of the school and number two... they will always be remembered for their heart.

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1970 State Champions

1970 co-captains, from left: Tom Avery, Bill Lummus, and Marsh King

Coach Bill Conley hoisted on his players’ shoulders after the North Georgia championship game

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Fine Arts Events 2020-21 All events subject to change

October 8 6:30 p.m.

27 5:45 p.m.

MS Play, TBD, Hendrix-Chenault Theater US Band Concert, MS Patio Area

November 3 5:30 p.m.

3-6 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

9-13 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5-7 7:00 p.m.

12 6:30 p.m.

17 6:30 p.m.

19 6:30 p.m.

Opening Reception, Lovett Art Show & Sale, Lovett Galleria Lovett Art Show & Sale, Lovett Galleria Lovett Art Show & Sale, Lovett Galleria MS/US Musical, TBD, Reserved Seating, Hendrix-Chenault Theater LS/MS/US Dance Concert, Alston Memorial Chapel 6th Grade Choral Concert, Alston Memorial Chapel LS/MS Orchestra Holiday Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater

December 1 7:00 p.m.

3 6:30 p.m.

4 6:00 p.m.

8 6:30 p.m.

9 7:00 p.m.

15 6:30 p.m.

16 6:30 p.m.

US Band/Orchestra Holiday Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater MS/LS Band Holiday Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater LS Choral Holiday Concert, Alston Memorial Chapel MS Lessons & Carols service, Alston Memorial Chapel US Lessons & Carols service, Alston Memorial Chapel LS Winter Musical (Grades 2,4,5), TBD, Reserved Seating, Hendrix-Chenault Theater LS Winter Musical (Grades 3,4,5), TBD, Reserved Seating, Hendrix-Chenault Theater

February 4 6:30 p.m.

10-28 11-13 7:00 p.m.

MS Improv Show, MS Drama Room Lovett Student Art Show, The High Museum US Play, TBD, Reserved Seating, Hendrix-Chenault Theater

March 1-15 11 6:30 p.m.

14 2:00 p.m.

17 6:30 p.m.

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Lovett Student Art Show, The High Museum LS/MS Orchestra String Spectacular Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater US Band, Orchestra, Choral Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater LS/MS Band Prism Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater Lovett Jazz Festival, Hendrix-Chenault Theater

April 1 9:30 a.m.

11 5:00 p.m.

15 5:45 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

16 6:30 p.m.

22-24 7:00 p.m.

25 4:00 p.m.

29 6:30 p.m.

K-1 Spring Musical, TBD, Hendrix-Chenault Theater US Ellington Swing Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater 6th Grade Choral Showcase, Alston Memorial Chapel 7th & 8th Grade Choral Showcase, Alston Memorial Chapel Lovett Film Festival, Hendrix-Chenault Theater US Play, TBD, Woodward Theater, Limited Seating US Choral Showcase, Alston Memorial Chapel LS/MS/US Dance Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater

May 5 6:30 p.m.

6 6:30 p.m.

12 6:00 p.m.

13 9:00 a.m.

18 6:30 p.m.

LS Choral Showcase, Alston Memorial Chapel 8th Grade Spring Play, TBD, Hendrix-Chenault Theater MS Spring Band & Orchestra Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater LS Band & Orchestra Concert, Hendrix-Chenault Theater LS Spring Musical, TBD, Reserved Seating, Hendrix-Chenault Theater

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Athletic Facilities

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53

Atlanta Sport & Spine Physical Therapy 46

Otter’s Chicken 9

Beery + Friedman + Cummings,

Paces Ferry Amoco 50

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Dorsey Alston Realtors

Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic

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Ben Kinney Team

17

Peachtree Dunwoody Oral &

Bennett Thrasher

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Benton Law, LLC

39

Peachtree Orthopedics 5

Beth Bristow Tutorial Services

49

Pero’s Pizza and Pasta

Facial Surgery 14

Blair’s Belts 39

Raymond James 50

Buckhead Pediatric Dentistry

SONS Automotive Group

7

Chick-Fil-A Inside Front Cover

Sterling Seacrest Partners

11

CIBC Private Wealth Management

19

The Peach Pit Gymnastics

28

Crosslink Life Services

50

True Blue Annual Fund

55

Dorsey Alston Realtors 25

Warner Bates Family Law Attorneys

12

Elite Smiles Chastain

Wellspring Associates 13

18

Inside Back Cover

Frolic Boutique 22

West Paces Ferry Orthodontics

29

Live Oak Caregivers

16

White & Hodge Co., Inc.

39

Miller Brothers Ltd

54

Willy’s Mexicana Grill

54

Thank you

To our Fall 2020 Athletic Program sponsors,

As we are embarking on another exciting season of Lovett Athletics, we want to take this opportunity to let you know that your support is so very meaningful to our school community. We truly value our sponsors as members of our LionBackers team! Your willingness to participate as a 2020 program sponsor is a major reason why Lovett is able to compete at the highest levels in Georgia interscholastic athletics--thank you!

We hope that you will benefit from your 2020 sponsorship as much as our school and our athletes do. The entire Lovett community is appreciative of your support. Thank you, and go Lions!!

With appreciation, Leigh Hoke, Marketing Chair leighhoke1@gmail.com

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