Boys Basketball

by: Jake Luce

2012-13 Record: 6-21
Varsity Returnees: Seniors Johnny Vernasco, Jack Lipp, Anthony Monken, Pat McKiernan, Matt Reed, Steven Braun, Justin Jost and junior Joe Borcia.
Season Goals: “We want to play well throughout the season, not just during the final stretch,” said Head Coach Scott Bogumil.
Stand Out Game: “Stevenson, Zion Benton, and Lake Forest. They will be our toughest opponents in the conference,” Coach Bogumil stated.
What they do best: “We run the fast break and shoot 3 pointers well,” said Coach Bogumil.

Girls Basketball

by: Jake Luce

2012-13 Record: 15-14
Varsity Returnees: Senior Rosie Lynch and Juniors Mary Wilterdink and Becky Deichl.
Season Goals: “We want to play the game the right way, learn, and grow as players,” says Head Coach Greg Pedersen.
Stadout Game: “The first game against Barrington. Most players on our team will be getting their first varsity game experience that night. We’ll be young and eager,” stated Coach Pedersen.
What they do best: “We move the ball well. We stress passing and moving the ball where the defense isn’t. We also work hard to defend our end and protect our paint,” said coach Pedersen.

Hockey

by: Tyler Skinner

2012-13 Record:
17-19-8
Varsity Returnees: Seniors John Schueler, Daniel Nekich, Alexander Pong and Alexander Valente
Season Goals: “Every season the goal is to win the end of season league tournament and the State Blackhawk Cup,” head coach Stuart Vieth said.
Stand Out Game: “[The] Carmel game is always a good time. [There is] a lot of chirping and throwing bodies around,” junior center Luke O’Brien said.
What they do best: “Act as a team. They stand together no matter what,” Coach Vieth said.

Boys Swimming

by: Kyle Laska

2012 Finish: Finished 4th in State
State-Qualifying Varsity Returnees: Alex Snarski, Justin Fu, Matt Harrington, Atticus Rush. This quartet finished 5th place in the 200 Medley Relay and 7th place in the 400 Free Relay at State last year.
Season Goals: “Making it to State is the main goal. I’d like to finish in the top 3,” Matt Harrington said.
Standout Game: “State stands out. That’s all we look toward,” Mark Boynton said.
What they do best: “We are all very fast swimmers,” Boynton said.

Wrestling

by: Tyler Skinner

2012-13 Record: 20-2, won the Lake Division, won the North Suburban Conference Tournament, placed 2nd at Regionals.
State-Qualifying Varsity Returnees: Seniors Steve Polakowski, Kayne MacCallum, Austin Koziol, Kevin Barbian, and Chris McDermand.
Season Goals: “Our goals are always to win the Lake Division, win the Conference Tournament, advance to the Dual Team State Tournament, and send as many wrestlers to the State as possible with several earning All-State honors,” head coach Dale Eggert said.
Stand Out Game: “We are hosting Warren on Friday, January 10, and Stevenson on Friday, January 24, which could both be meets that decide the Lake Division title. We are also hosting the Regionals on Saturday, February 8, the first round of the State Tournament Series,” Coach Eggert said.
What they do best: Upper weight guys using arm bars to get a lot of pins, according to Coach Eggert.

Girls Bowling

By: Kyle Laska

2012 Record: 7-5
Featured Varsity Returnees: Taylor Sloan, Natalie Zeng, Kaci Cibrario, Emma Davellis
Season Goals: “A goal that we always set for ourselves is to improve from how we did last time,” said Taylor Sloan.
Standout Game: “A game that stands out is our conference. [Last Year) we had our highest series as a team and we placed fourth,” said Emma Davellis.
What they do best: “Our team works together very well and we cheer each other on every game. We help everyone on the team and we’re pretty much a big family,” Davellis said.

Boys Bowling

by: Jake Luce

2012 Record: 14-4
Varsity Returnees: Senior Jack Baumruk, Juniors Duncan Hughes, Jimmy Smagacz, and Alex Price.
Season Goals: “The team is hoping to perform at an even higher level than last year,” coach Robert Sweno stated.
Standout Game: “Our matches against Vernon Hills will definitely be memorable ones. Their head coach, Bill Spigner, has been a coach and mentor of mine and I look forward to competing against him,” said head coach Robert Sweno.
What they do best: “Me and the boys are still getting to know each other so it is hard to say what we do best at this point. So far, everyone has shown a good work ethic and eagerness to learn. This should pay big dividends when the season starts,” stated first year Head Coach Sweno.

Girls Gymnastics

by: Kyle Laska

2012-13 Conference Record: 1-4
Varsity Returnees: Seniors Mariah Lee and Rachael Metcalf
Season Goals: To finish in top 3 of both Varsity and Junior Varsity levels, and to advance individuals to Sectionals and State.
Stand Out Game: “Our meets against Lake Forest and Mundelein will be tough competition this year,” stated head coach Mrs. Tiffany Owens. “Our varsities have been pretty evenly matched for the past few years so the meets are always close. This makes for very exciting meets.’
What they do best: “We all just have fun,” stated junior Jenny Pahng. “We get along so well, and it isn’t just practice for us, but fun as well. It makes everyday exciting, and we are always happy for each other; win or lose.”