{"id":3457,"date":"2017-05-31T19:34:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T19:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/athletics\/?p=3457"},"modified":"2017-05-31T19:39:44","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T19:39:44","slug":"athletic-awards-for-spring-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/athletics\/2017\/05\/31\/athletic-awards-for-spring-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Athletic Awards for Spring 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WIll Folkas and Saul Blain with Mr. Hill and a plaque celebrating a successful lacrosse season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Athletic Director Mark Conroy presented the Athletic Awards during the spring athletic assembly on May 26. The program recognized\u00a0the individual spring teams that finished their seasons and honored the Class of 2017\u2019s participation in the\u00a0athletic program. A slideshow celebrated a\u00a0year in Wildcat Athletics.<\/p>\n

See photos of the assembly here<\/a>. And watch a video<\/a> made by student Soma Mizobuchi ’17 that summarizes track and field\u00a0life at Williston!<\/p>\n

<\/u>Riding:<\/u><\/p>\n

A small handful of Williston students rode this spring at Fuller Horse Farm in Westhampton under the guidance of Laura Etzel.\u00a0\u00a0 The team was led by senior veteran rider Alex Foster.\u00a0 According to Laura, these athletes showed great determination and dedication in working towards achieving their individual riding and horsemanship goals.<\/p>\n

Mr. Conroy recognized the riders who won awards at the Banquet Night on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

MV Rider for his increased versatility as a rider: Alex Foster \u201817<\/p>\n

Horsemanship Award (for her well-rounded skill in caring for horses): Momoka Oda \u201818<\/p>\n

MI Rider: Noe Perry-Greene \u201822<\/p>\n

Crew:<\/u><\/p>\n

It was an exciting spring season on the Connecticut River for those Williston students who participated on the Northampton Community crew team. \u00a0The club recently expanded and created a middle school \u201clearn to row\u201d sculling program. Gabriel Davila Bustamante and Andy Cao were part of the inaugural class of middle school scullers. \u00a0Sophomore Caleb Stern earned a spot in the Varsity Eight which is the most competitive boat at Hamp Crew. The Varsity Eight had their best finish of the season at the Saratoga Invitational in New York placing 6th<\/sup> in the final. \u00a0Senior Michael Lemme is the most veteran rower of the group and a member of the Varsity Four. The Varsity Four had their best finish at the Pioneer Valley Championships in Holyoke finishing in 2nd<\/sup> place.\u00a0 Overall, it was a successful spring season for our rowers.<\/p>\n

<\/u>Girls Tennis:<\/u><\/p>\n

-Led by Coach Alex Tancrell-Fontaine, the JV girls\u2019 tennis team enjoyed a terrific winning season finishing with a 6-2 record highlighted by exciting victories over NMH, Suffield and Berkshire.<\/p>\n

-The varsity girls team, led by Coach John Chiavaroli, fielded a young team short on experience but long on enthusiasm.\u00a0\u00a0 The team made significant improvement during the season. \u00a0Highlights of their season were decisive wins over both Cushing and Wilbraham & Monson.<\/p>\n

-The season concluded at the 8 team Suffield Tournament held last Saturday.\u00a0 Three Williston girls, in particular, enjoyed great tournament performances.\u00a0 Sophomore Kate Quimby and senior Gabby Mercier were finalists at #1 doubles while junior Fuka Iwama had a terrific day winning the #1 singles title.\u00a0 Congratulations Fuka!!!<\/p>\n

Mr. Conroy recognized outstanding rowers:<\/p>\n

JV<\/p>\n

MVP: Hana Tsukamoto \u201920<\/p>\n

MIP: Dora Gordon \u201919<\/p>\n

Sportsmanship: Emma Morehouse-Hulbert \u201917, Ava McElhone Yates \u201817<\/p>\n

Varsity<\/p>\n

MVP: Fuka Iwama \u201818<\/p>\n

MIP: Sabrina Liew\u201918<\/p>\n

Sportsmanship: Gabby Mercier \u201819<\/p>\n

Captains for next year: Haley Beecher \u201918, Fuka Iwama \u201918, Sabrina Liew \u201818<\/p>\n

<\/u>Baseball:<\/u><\/p>\n

-Our JV Baseball team led by Coaches Ketcham and Moyer made great strides throughout the season.\u00a0\u00a0 This young team played competitive baseball all season long highlighted by several close games including hard fought victories over Cushing and Wilbraham & Monson.<\/p>\n

-The Varsity Baseball team, led by Coaches Sawyer, Beaton, and Shelffo had a competitive season playing in the Western New England Prep League. Highlights of their season included a season sweep of divisional rival Pomfret and a convincing home victory over Vermont.\u00a0\u00a0 The team finished their season on a high note by traveling to Millbrook and coming home with a decisive 18-6 win avenging an earlier home game in which we were no hit.<\/p>\n

-Several players earned all-league recognition for their outstanding play:\u00a0\u00a0 First Team honors went to freshman second baseman Jonathan Toth.\u00a0 Second team honors went to seniors Cody Cavanagh and Chris Espinal.\u00a0 Additionally, senior Ian Ostberg, who finished his season hitting .500, was named the recipient of the Cleary Division Player of the Year, a tremendous honor in our very competitive league.\u00a0 He is only the third Williston player to receive this honor joining former players Chad Adams \u201812 and his Ian\u2019s older brother Erik \u201814.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ian came forward to receive special recognition.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr. Conroy recognized the award winners and next year\u2019s captains in the baseball program.<\/p>\n

JV<\/p>\n

Most Valuable Player: Kyle Grabowski \u201920<\/p>\n

Most Improved Player: Connor Tuohey \u201820<\/p>\n

Sportsmanship Award: Max Edwards \u201822<\/p>\n

Varsity<\/p>\n

Walter R. Miller \u201941 MVP: Ian Ostberg \u201917<\/p>\n

MIP: Aidan Burke \u201819<\/p>\n

Sportsmanship: Nick Barber \u201819<\/p>\n

Next year\u2019s captains will be Tim Fay \u201918 and Addison Walker \u201818<\/p>\n

<\/u>Boys Tennis:<\/u><\/p>\n

– Coach Ken Choo\u2019s JV tennis squad demonstrated a wonderful spirit and terrific improvement all season.<\/p>\n

– Despite fielding a younger team than expected this spring, Coach Ryan Tyree\u2019s boys\u2019 varsity tennis team enjoyed a very competitive season.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Highlights of their season included decisive victories over Worcester, Millbrook, and Wilbraham & Monson and strong showings in losses to Loomis and Berkshire.\u00a0 Undoubtedly, the two biggest victories were thrilling 4-3 victories over both Gunnery and Westminster. \u00a0The Westminster match came down to a tie-breaker between #1 singles players that 8th<\/sup> grader Nikhil Sierros pulled out by the narrowest of margins.\u00a0\u00a0 The future remains very bright for boys tennis with the return of a solid nucleus including our top four singles players \u2013 Nikhil, freshman Kenny Wang, sophomore Joey Robbins and junior Nitish Raja.<\/p>\n

Mr. Conroy recognized\u00a0the tennis program\u2019s award winners and next year\u2019s captain.<\/p>\n

JV<\/p>\n

MVP: Toyo Sato \u201820<\/p>\n

MIP: Steven Wang \u201820<\/p>\n

Sportsmanship: Isi Donnelly \u201921 \u2013 second year in a row!<\/p>\n

Varsity<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. L. Hepworth MVP Award: Nikhil Sierros \u201921 \u2013 second year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    MIP: Joey Robbins \u201819<\/p>\n

    Sportsmanship: Vishnu Sekar \u201819<\/p>\n

    Next year\u2019s captain will be: Nithish Athavan Raja \u201818<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/u>Girls Golf:<\/u><\/p>\n

    -Coach Liz Kay\u2019s JV Girls Golf squad made steady progress throughout the season highlighted by a season sweep of rival Miss Hall\u2019s.<\/p>\n

    -Led by Coach Ann Pickrell, the 2017 Varsity Girls Golf Team compiled a 6-11-2 match play season record this spring. In a rebuilding year, the team highlights included decisive victories over Westminster and Miss Porter\u2019s and narrow losses to Loomis and Choate. The team also hosted an inaugural alumni two ball match over Reunion weekend and teammates Sarah Sullivan and Atah Okaisabor won the event.<\/p>\n

    Mr. Conroy\u00a0recognized the award winners in girls\u2019 golf this spring:<\/p>\n

    JV<\/p>\n

    MVP: Nikki Foster \u201820<\/p>\n

    MIP: Virginia Kozikowski \u201819<\/p>\n

    Sportsmanship: Ellie Scott \u201818<\/p>\n

    Varsity<\/p>\n

    MVP: Nancy Kang \u201817<\/p>\n

    Most Improved: Emily Warren \u201919, Sophie Weed\u201918<\/p>\n

    Sportsmanship: Annika Johnson \u201819<\/p>\n

    Captains for next year: Atah Okaisabor \u201917, Sophie Weed \u201818<\/p>\n

    Ultimate:<\/u><\/p>\n

    Under the enthusiastic guidance of Coaches Alex Rivenburgh and Lee Greener, Williston\u2019s Ultimate roster ballooned to 30 this spring. \u00a0The team made great strides this season finishing with an excellent record of 12-6.\u00a0 \u00a0Highlights of their winning season included big wins over Four Rivers and Frontier.\u00a0 \u00a0According to Coach Rivenburgh, the biggest highlight of the season was the team\u2019s performance at the NMH Invitational.\u00a0 \u00a0The team went undefeated surrendering only 11 points on the day while scoring 30.\u00a0 For the season, senior Jaden Tanguay led the team in goals with 14 while Matt Seltzer led the team in assists with 22.\u00a0 With a strong youthful corps returning, Ultimate looks to build on this season\u2019s success next spring.<\/p>\n

    Mr. Conroy recognized the award winners in Ultimate:<\/p>\n

    <\/u>MVP: Cam Ward \u201817<\/p>\n

    MIP: Yana Pyryalina \u201818 and Mark Wang \u201820<\/p>\n

    Sportsmanship: Dome Klonggumrai \u201817<\/p>\n

    Captains for next year: Will Lane \u201918, Gavin Prough \u201818<\/p>\n

    <\/u>Track and Field<\/u><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    – Under the leadership of head coach Chris Pelliccia and fellow coaches Martha McCullagh, Jane Lucia, Matt Porter, Annie Schneider, Lori Pelliccia and Jacob Rivers, both the boys and girls track teams enjoyed very successful seasons.\u00a0\u00a0 The girls\u2019 track and field team had a terrific spring finishing their dual meet season with an outstanding record of 17-2.\u00a0 Highlights included great wins over Berkshire, Westminster, KO and Suffield.\u00a0\u00a0 At the New England championships hosted at Williston last Saturday, the girls enjoyed a strong day of performances finishing in eighth place out of the 12 teams competing.\u00a0 Individually, 3 girls earned points on the day:<\/p>\n