SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
Pride Athletics
GOLF Having graduated four starters, the 2016 varsity golf team was led by four-year varsity player Henry Angier ’16 and third-year team member Chris Taylor ’17. These two veterans provided the leadership needed by a group that was largely new to our league. Dennis Ilmela ’17 and Cam Somers ’16 improved upon their performance, while several newcomers rounded out the lineup, helping to meet new challenges and developing into effective match players. The team faced some bumps in the road, but they found success as they gained confidence in their skills.
THE PRIDE PROPELS INTO SPRING
TRACK & FIELD The Trinity-Pawling Track & Field team built upon the solid results of last season. A strong returning core, led by Captains Stephen O'Hanlon ’16, Miles Martin ’16, and Will Estony ’17 and including Jack Makris ’17, Stephen Morrissey ’17, Avery Johnson ’17, Jeff Thompson ’17, and Alex Langue ’16, was joined by a promising group of new talent. Returning coaches Knox Sutterfield (head coach & distance), Jim McDougal (sprints & relays), Deana Renwick (jumps & hurdles), and Kevin Richards (throws) were joined by Christina Kratzman (throws) and Patrick Hitschler (pole vault). With added hands on deck,
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the coaches had more time for individual attention as they assisted with the personal growth of each athlete across 17 distinct events. The distance squad capitalized on
Trinity-Pawling Lacrosse had an exciting start to their 2016 campaign. As in years past, the
the momentum of a highly successful cross country season, and the 4x100 relay team
Pride began their season with their annual trip to Philadelphia where they scrimmaged against
returned to the Penn Relays, the oldest and largest Track & Field competition in the
Episcopal Academy (PA), Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (PA) and Tower Hill School (DE).
United States. A vigorous regular season concludes with the Pride competing at the
After about one week's rest, the Pride then travelled to Orlando, Florida for their spring training
Founders League Championships on May 14, followed by the Division I New England
program. As part of the spring training program, the Pride took part in "The Program" and
Championships on May 21.
their team building and leadership training curriculum, which always helps to instill a great foundation for team work, collaboration and shared sacrifice within the team's locker room and on the field. The Pride appreciated the leadership of the senior class as they lead from the front and helped many new faces become acquainted with the rigors of Founders League play.
BASEBALL The Trinity-Pawling baseball program returned to “Mo Vaughn Field” this season following a solid rebuilding year in 2015. The Pride kicked off the 2016 season at the end of March
TENNIS We were excited this year to kick off the tennis season. Led by returning Captain and three year number one seed Sean Solecki ’16, the tennis team built on the momentum they earned at the end of last year. Returning senior Brad Kim ’16 was a big part of the program, as well as our strong junior and sophomore players. Through tough seasons the team has forged excellent chemistry and a love of the game that motivates them to come early and leave late every day. The Pride continues to enjoy their new courts, still the premier tennis facility in the league. While others are shoveling, rolling and drying we are out practicing with no issues. The team’s coaching staff includes returning head coach Tim Pillsbury, along with Adam Dinsmore, Ben Kafoglis, and Ray Konchalski.
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with 20 Varsity and Junior Varsity players traveling to the “Florida Coast Spring Training” complex in Fort Pierce, Florida. The players enjoyed 6 straight baseball-filled days, highlighted by 4 non-league pre-season games against New England prep opponents — Thayer, Deerfield, Cushing, and Worcester Academies. Just two seniors returned to the Pride diamond this season. Henry Rickert ’16 (P) and Casey Winn ’16, (P/IF) were joined by an experienced and talented group of returning underclassmen in Chris Polletta ’17 (P/IF/ OF), James Varian ’17 (C/IF), Ryan Winn ’17 (P/IF), and Connor Bastidas ’18 (P/IF), and Will Rickert ’19 (P/OF). A young but skilled unit of first-year athletes bolstered this core group of returners. Trinity-Pawling plays in the competitive Colonial League, which includes college prep schools throughout western New England. The Pride’s coaching staff includes Mike Webber, Josh Collins ’95, and Will Taylor ’00.
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