The Crusader Newspaper - Cardinal Gibbons High School

The Crusader 14
may 29, 2011
Women’s lacrosse
make long run in
state playoffs
Team goes the farthest ever in
playoff run
Baseball reaches
new heights in
playoffs
Team overall happy with
season results
Donna Steinbacher
Copy Editor
Photo Courtesy of Greg Mintel
Junior Christine Spellman runs
with the ball in a recent game.
This year the team went the
farthest ever in the state
playoffs.
The Varsity girls’ lacrosse team
was conference champions and made
it to the semifinals of the state playoffs,
but lost to Apex. They had only two
other losses this season, one to Apex
and one to Green Hope.
“This year we went farther than we
ever have in the playoffs. We put a lot of
work into practicing and implementing
a new defense. I’m proud of our
efforts,” said senior Natalie Mann in a
Facebook interview.
They later were able to beat Green
Hope in the state playoffs.
“The Green Hope game was a great
game. Everyone played great, and
played as a team. We really pushed
ourselves and redeemed ourselves
from the last time we played them.
Coming out with a win was a great
feeling,” said Mann.
The captains of this year’s team
were Maggie Manning, Lauren Halk,
and Shannon Voelkel.
“Leadership played a major role
this year. Many of the girls have been
working together since August and it
paid off during the tournament,” said
head coach Prudence Lyon in an email
interview.
The team seemed to have really
enjoyed their season.
“My favorite part hands down was
getting together with the greatest group
of girls and playing the best sport in
the world. We just really bonded this
year on the field and off, and this really
helped us grow and develop as a team,”
said sophomore Stephanie Whitecross
in a Facebook interview.
The final record of the season was
19-3.
“My favorite part of the season
was that every game we played we
became more and more of a family
and supportive of each other,” said
sophomore Kathleen Mills in a
Facebook interview.
The team seems to have high hopes
for next year and is excited.
“I absolutely cannot wait for
another lacrosse season. This season
was better than I ever could have asked
for and I know they will just keep
getting better,” said Mills.
Caitlin Donovan
Sports Editor
The varsity baseball team ended its
season on a high note, making it to the
third round of the playoffs. The team
lost the away game to Northeast Guilford
(7-1) on Friday, May 22.
Even though the team was disappointed
with their season being cut
short, they were still happy with their
overall play.
“The third round is the farthest
Gibbons baseball has been in the playoffs,”
said junior CJ Liuzzo.
The team finished their season
with a record of 12-14, placing them
third in conference.
They faced many challenges
throughout the season, which made
them stronger.
“The team’s biggest challenge was
starting off the season 0-3,” said junior
Jack Rosenblum.
The team’s bond made for a great
season.
“Our team is very close with one
another and that has helped make the
season very enjoyable even through
tough times,” said Rosenblum.
Throughout the season the team
has had many highlights especially in
tournament play.
“My favorite part of the season was
winning our first two playoff games
because we were the underdog in both
games,” said Liuzzo.
The team will be losing four seniors
to graduation today. The seniors
have learned a lot from their time on
Gibbons baseball.
“Playing on this team has taught
me what being on a team that means
something and having an achievable
goal feels like,” said senior Sean Brassington.
The returning players have high
hopes for next year’s team.
“I hope next year’s team can win
the conference and just keep improving
in the off season,” said Rosenblum.
“My hope for next year is that we
have a much better season and that we
go deeper into the playoffs,” said junior
Joe Knight.
Photo Courtesy of Greg Mintel
Junior Max Schrock winds his
arm to throw the ball in a recent
game. This year is the farthest
the team has ever gone in the
playfoffs.
The World According to . . .
Christine
Murray
Softball
Senior
Maggie
Manning
Lacrosse
Senior
Chris
Noonan
Golf
Senior
Harry Potter or Pirates
of the Caribbean
Harry Potter
Pirates
Beach or pool?
Beach
Beach
What are you
looking forward to
most this summer?
Working and
partying at the
beach
Seeing my friends
before i leave for
work and college
Pirates Beach Europe and
hanging with
friends
Lemonade or Iced tea?
Sweet Tea
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer half
and half
Chris
Geaslen
Tennis
Senior
Harry
Potter
Pool
Relaxing
Lemonade
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