Natalie Aquadro ‘17

Natalie won all four individual events she swam for the girls varsity swim team last week against Loomis and Kent.  She was also a member of 3 winning relay teams, anchoring two of them to victory in the final event of the meets.  All four of her times were season best times for her and very impressive swims.

 

 

Bina Sweet ‘17

Bina, wrestling at #106, was 2-0 on Saturday including an inspiring pin over his Avon opponent. Bina is having a great season even though he gives up almost 10 pounds to every competitor. Bina is a very determined athlete and a role model of hard work and determination.

 

 

Alysha Wong ‘14

Senior co-captain Alysha Wong delivered the best performance of the day for the girls’ varsity squash team at #4 in the Hopkins Tournament.  Entering the tournament unseeded, Alysha defeated the #3, #2 and #1 seeds to win her flight giving up only two games in those three matches. Alysha displayed hard work and determination throughout the match.

 

Cody Cavanaugh ‘17

Cody averaged 10 points in the boys’ third basketball team’s two victories over Rectory and Eaglebrook last week. Cody brings great coachability and competitiveness to the team.  He is a terrific team player who also excels on defense with his quick feet and smart play.

 

Christina Zalewski ‘14

On Saturday Christina scored 2 goals and 1 assist at Gunnery, including the game winning goal.  On Wednesday at Berkshire, she tallied the first goal in the Wildcat’s overtime win.  Christina has been playing center this season and is relied on heavily to play both outstanding defense and offense.  She has been working very hard and is a difference maker for the team every time she steps on the ice.  Christina is a team captain and has been an excellent leader on and off the ice.

 

Max Willman ‘14

In the three games of boys’ varsity hockey this week, Max has registered 6 goals and 2 assists. Max has a season total of 13 goals and 8 assists and is averaging 1.75 points per game. Max is a team captain and has lead by example on and off the ice and has been instrumental in the team getting off to a 7-4-1 start this season.

 

 

Rosie Lacas ‘14

Rosie played outstanding hockey in goal for the girls jv hockey team this week as she made some key saves in a 4-2 win again Berkshire on Wednesday, and then turned in a superb 25 save performance in a thrilling 3-2 victory over perennial JV power Westminster, including a few critical stops in the closing seconds as Westminster was on the power play and pulled the goalie in an attempt to tie the game.

 

 

Natalia Baum ‘15

Natalia helped lead the girl’s varsity basketball team to a 51-29 victory over Ethel Walker on Wednesday. She had a game high 19 points and also led Williston in rebounds and steals. On Monday Natalia scored 26 points in a convincing 63-26 win over Suffield

 

 

 

Joey O’Connell ‘14

Joey’s 17 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal led the boy’s varsity basketball team to a thrilling 61-44 win over Class B rival Pomfret School. It was the first time the team has won at Pomfret in six years.

 

 

 

 

Yu-Chen Wang ‘15

Yu-Chen played a key role in the girls’ jv basketball team’s 38-22 victory over Ethel Walker on Wednesday. She drove hard to the basket all day, scoring 17 points in 22 minutes, drawing multiple fouls and making five free throws.

 

 

 

Tiger Liu ‘14

Tiger’s strong play helped lead the boy’s jv basketball team to a big 20 point win over Wilbraham & Monson on Wednesday. Tiger’s foul shots were timely, but his rebounding proved to be a key to the victory.

Below are schedules and results (when available) for holiday tournaments in which Williston teams are participating. Scores will be updated as they become available.

Girls Basketball

26th Annual Ray Brown Holiday Tournament at Williston

Friday, December 20th

BB&N 51 – Hopkins 19

Williston 49 – Brooks 24

Saturday, December 21st

BB&N 53 – Brooks 25

Williston 52 – Hopkins 10

Brooks 61 – Hopkins 38

BB&N 46 – Williston 44

Champion: BB&N

Second Place: Williston

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The following Williston students have received post-season honors for their play during the fall athletic season.

Field Hockey

Catie Laraway ’14 –  Western New England All-Star Team, NEPSAC Class B All-Tournament Team

Maggie Fitzgerald ’14 – Western New England All-Star Team

Morgan Fisher ’16 – NEPSAC Class B All-Tournament Team

 

Football

Anthony Cruz ’14 – All New England, First Team All Colonial League

Ledell Robinson ’14 – All New England, First Team All Colonial League

Sam Blake ’14 – First Team All Colonial League

Marquis Francois ’14 – First Team All Colonial League

Scott Hendrick ’14 – Second Team All Colonial League

Alex Massengill ’14 – Second Team All Colonial League

Stephen Goldsmith ’15 – Second Team All Colonial League

James Griffin ’16 – Second Team All Colonial League

 

Boys Soccer

Caleb DeMello ’14 – Class A/B Western New England Select Team, NEPSAC All-Star Team

Aaron James ’16 – Class A/B Western New England Select Team

Bailey Gawron ’14 – NEPSAC All-Star Team

 

 

Girls Soccer

Gia Parker ’14 – Western New England All-Star Team, NEPSAC All-Star Team

 

 

Boys Water Polo

Calvin Frye ’16 – All New England Team

Alicia Barry ‘14

Alicia had an assist on the game tying goal in the team’s season opener against Millbrook School.  Alicia showed great composure defensively and definitely got the offense started by skating the puck into the offensive zone.  Her strength, confidence and talent was apparent every time she was on the ice against Millbrook.

 

Kevin Li ‘16

Kevin sealed the victory for boys varsity squash in the deciding match against St. Mark’s on Wednesday in the team’s season opener. After winning game one, then losing games two and three he had to win games four and five to give Williston the win. At the Hopkins Tournament on Saturday Kevin competed again at number five against three other schools and won two of the matches, helping Williston place 4th place out of eight teams.

 

Erin An ‘15

Erin competed in her first wrestling match and had one of the most thrilling and inspirational matches of the day as she came from behind to beat her Hopkins opponent 12-6. Everyone in attendance was riveted as she scored time and again and sealed her victory. To be able to step into the varsity lineup and win such a big match is awesome. She used a winning smile along with a lot of physical and mental toughness to go 3-0 on her very first day of wrestling matches!

 

James Griffin ’16

James has worked extremely hard all season to catch up to some of his more experienced teammates. He won a thrilling victory over a seasoned opponent from Suffield by pin, and was a perfect 3-0 on his very first day of competition. James showed perseverance and a positive attitude. Those attributes define his work all season!

 

Olivia Berk-Krauss ‘16

From her goalkeeper position on the girls’ varsity soccer team, Olivia has proven herself to be the backbone of the squad. Opposing teams have only scored 10 goals against the Wildcats this year. Olivia is hardworking, tenacious, and one of the strongest goalies in Class B. She’s a true leader on and off the field has the mental toughness that every coach looks to instill within their players.

 

Tyler Greenwood ‘17

Last weekend Tyler finished 4th for Williston in the varsity race at the New England Championships for the boys’ cross country team. Tyler has shown tremendous improvement over the course of the season. He has been a contributor to the varsity team in the last three races. His grit and competitiveness can’t be matched!

 

 

 

Sophia Schaefer ‘18

Sophia helped secure girls’ jv soccer team a .500 season with two goals in a 4-1 victory over NMH. The team went down 1-0 in the first half, but Sophia scored twice to give the Wildcats a lead that they never relinquished. This was Sophia’s second two-goal game of the season – not an easy achievement for someone playing on the wing.

 

The varsity field hockey and girls varsity soccer teams have been selected to play in  New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class B Tournaments. The field hockey team is seeded third and will host sixth seeded Buckingham, Browne & Nichols at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Berube Stadium on Sawyer Field. The girls soccer team is seeded fifth and will travel to face fourth seeded host Groton School at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Below are links to the full brackets of both tournaments.

Field Hockey

Girls Soccer

 

Megan Szawlowski ‘16

Megan is one of the hardest working athletes Coach Brown has had the privilege of coaching on the varsity field hockey team. She always pushes through adversity with her fiercely competitive spirit. Megan’s tireless efforts have paid off and she has made great strides as a field hockey player. She played with heart and was integral in field hockey’s strong performance against Loomis Chaffee.

 

 

Gabe Breton ‘14

Gabe played an outstanding game in the varsity football team’s win over Pomfret on Saturday. He led the defense with 12 tackles while also notching a sack. He also contributed on the offensive side of the ball with a catch for 35 yards and tremendous perimeter blocking. Gabe’s outstanding work ethic and competitiveness have been a big part of the team’s success.

 

Mika Sovjani ‘18

In a tough loss to Loomis, Mika Sovjani owned the midfield, helping the girls’ jv soccer team control the majority of possession against a team that usually dominates its opponents. She’s been the key cog in a team that has played some of the best soccer that Coach Johnson has seen at the jv level.