Girls’ Varsity Basketball
After a disappointing season last year, GVB has made improvements. Their 3-6 record is a huge step up from a 2-20 record last season. “I’m incredibly happy with how we’ve been playing. Our record isn’t great but we work hard and have a lot of fun. The girls really have each others’ backs,” says Captain Jamie Winslett (VI). In the second half of the season they hope to utilize their post players and continue to be aggressive on defense. Despite a loss in a recent game against Hackley, GVB is confident the rest of the season will bring more wins.
Boys’ Varsity Basketball
BVB is off to an amazing start this season with a 9-0 record. “We feel that we are the top dogs in the Ivy League. Our goal is to win a state championship,” says Captain Bryce Kassalow (VI). Each player truly knows their role on the team, but two players in particular have been great. “Justyn Rogers and Jared Maharaj have been facilitators for our success. They’re the best players in the Ivy League and I’m glad I’m playing with them, not against them,” says Kassalow. Undoubtedly the remainder of the season will showcase more of the success that has been exhibited thus far.
Varsity Squash
The Varsity Squash Team has shown promise this season, with a 2-2 record. The team, created four years ago, finally has seniors who joined as freshmen. Andrew Celli (VI) attributes this to the team’s success. “We have really developed into a competitive team. It’s exciting to see us taken so seriously by the players and the school,” says Celli. In about a month, they will head to Connecticut to compete in the National Championships. “We have shown that we love excitement,” says Celli. Hopefully they continue to bring the excitement to CT and to the remainder of their matches.
Winter Track
The Varsity Winter Track Team has showcased great talent this season. “The mentality instilled in us by our coaches is ‘one step at a time’. That has definitely had an effect on the mental toughness of the team,” says Captain Ryan Kelly (V). For the remainder of the season they hope to develop younger athletes and win medals at the NYSAIS meet in February. “Ali Astrachan (IV) is performing extremely well at meets and is definitely in contention for the gold in the 1600,” says Kelly. The team is thriving and their hard work will surely be rewarded.
Varsity Swim Team
Although Swimming is an individual sport, Varsity Swim has truly come together as a team this season. “Coming to practice every day to work hard really helps kids improve and become successful in the pool. Attendance is better this year, which is great,” says Captain Dana Schatz (V). They are looking forward to the Championships in February. “Everyone has already improved so much, I can’t wait to see us a month from now,” says Schatz. Although they lost on Friday to Hackley, they hope to win more by exhibiting their dedication and cheering each other on.
Varsity Ice Hockey
With the infamous Poly Prep game looming in February, the Varsity Ice Hockey Team is gearing up for victory. “The goal for the season is obviously to beat Poly,” said Max Zalta (V). How can the team achieve this goal? “We want to go into every game thinking that we can win. Sometimes we go into games thinking ‘we can’t win this’ but if we change our mindset we might really have a shot,” explained Captain Josh Briete (V). Although the team had a rough start, they have been showing promise recently and are confident they have a shot against Poly.
