The Arrow | Fall 2018

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YOUR 2018 FALL SEQUOIT CAPTAINS

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A SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS PUBLICATION volume 1. issue 1. fall 2018 athletics website . @sequoitsports 1133 main street. antioch, illinois. 60002

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Welcome, Sequoits

elcome to Antioch Community High School and the 2018-2019 fall sports season. Our athletes have put in many hours this summer training for their competitions this fall.

We are excited to be hosting several varsity tournaments this fall. The girls golf team will co-host the District 117 Invitational on August 25 with Lakes at Spring Valley Golf Course. On September 8, we will host the Roger Alm Boys Golf Invitational at Spring Valley Golf Course. The 45th annual Pat Harland Invitational will be held on September 29, at Fox River Park in Burlington, Wisconsin. The girls golf team will be hosting the IHSA Regional Meet at Shepard’s Crook on October 3. The Elaine Lonergan Girls Volleyball Invitational will be held SCHOENFELDER on October 6. This event is sponsored by The Deli ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Source. Cross country will return to Fox River Park on October 20 to host the IHSA Regional. Finally, girls volleyball will be hosting the IHSA Regional Tournament the week of October 22.

Last school year, 19 of 21 IHSA eligible varsity teams were recognized with the IHSA Team HAMILTON Academic Achievement Award for obtaining a 3.0 PRINCIPAL overall grade point average among all team members.

We would like to congratulate the following teams that were recognized: boys cross-county, girls crosscountry, girls volleyball, girls tennis, boys soccer, girls golf, boys basketball, girls basketball, bowling, dance, cheerleading, wrestling, baseball, boys track, girls track, girls soccer, softball, boys tennis, and MCKAY boys volleyball. Individually, football players Andrew SUPERINTENDENT Hare, Branden Gallimore, Ben Nauman, Nico Chiappetta, Julius Catalan and Joe Karolewicz were named to the IHFCA All State Academic Team.

Last year also saw several athletes obtain All-State/ State Medalist recognition. Kelsey Neville became the school’s fifth four-time state qualifier in the same sport when she medaled at the state tennis meet. Hare was recognized as a Class 5A All State Football athlete by the IHSFBCA. Kyle Boudreau was named to the All State tennis team by the state coaches association. Softball players recognized as All-State by the ICA included Piper Foote, Abby Pyburn, Megan Lawrence and Deighton 2 | SEQUOIT LEADERSHIP | Fall 2018 | The Arrow

Butenschoen. Other IHSA state medalists included: Charlie Smith (10th crosscountry), Alex Barbarise (6th wrestling), Danny McPherson (6th wrestling), Jill Everett (8th discus) and Chase Becker (8th discus). The Antioch varsity dance team placed fourth at the state competition.

The cheerleaders placed third at the state competition.

Other IHSA state qualifiers included: Jackie Sistrunk and Niall Schoenfelder in wrestling; Samantha Knab and Alyssa Olson in bowling; and Matt Becker, Charlie Smith, Zach Grindley, Noor Abdellatif, Ayanna Tommy and Nico Garcia in track and field.

An important component to our co-curricular program is our Sequoit Sidekicks activities. We would like to thank Gary and his staff at Pro Circle for allowing us to use their miniature golf course this fall for our students to participate in miniature golf.

This year, our sports media class and the award winning Tom Tom are producing the sports program (which, as you can see, has become a magazine), The Arrow. We hope you enjoy the publication. This is a new endeavor by our students where curricular and co-curricular programs are working together to recognize athletes and teams. We would also like to thank the Antioch Lions’ Club and DeliSource for their donations that will go to fund college scholarships for this year’s senior student athletes and sponsor the Ward Lear Athlete of the Year Program. Lastly, the Antioch Community High School athletic department, coaches and student athletes would like to thank Raymond Chevrolet and KIA for its support of ACHS athletics with the Big Play Program, which has donated approximately $84,500 to our athletic program over the past 18 years.

Sequoit Pride continues their support of all Antioch curricular and co-curricular programs through Sequoit wear sales and their annual dinner auction. This year’s event will take place during the second semester.

We encourage you to come out this fall and support our student athletes as they represent Antioch Community High School. We ask that you help us to represent ACHS positively to other schools by encouraging our student athletes while at contests and acknowledging great efforts by all participants. It’s a great day to be a Sequoit.

Sequoit Coaches and Trainers

A. BABIN

WIEDA

O’GRADY

T. BABIN

BAILEY

HLINAK

LAPOINTE

DEWING

SOBCZAK

GLASHAGEL

GORDY

PECHAUER

ELLIS

SHIFLEY

SWANSON

KARNER

BECKER

REJC

PROFFITT

MUNDA

BAUM

GILLESPIE

SIMONIS

BENTON

HICKEY

HAMILL

KISCHUCK

MCDERMOTT

TROUT

MAGNUSON

VAZQUEZ

D’ANDREA

MCNEILL

BRUNS

SKOOG

STROM

NAES

NOTOLLI

HEAD CHEERLEADING

HEAD FIELD HOCKEY

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

SOCCER

VOLLEYBALL

CHEERLEADING

FIELD HOCKEY

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

SOCCER

ATHLETIC TRAINER

CHEERLEADING

HEAD FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

HEAD BOYS GOLF

SOCCER

ATHLETIC TRAINER

CHEERLEADING

FOOTBALL

HEAD CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

BOYS GOLF

HEAD GIRLS GOLF

HEAD TENNIS

TENNIS

HEAD CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

HEAD DANCE

HEAD VOLLEYBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

HEAD SOCCER

VOLLEYBALL

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T I O U S Q R E O I S SEN ABDELLATIF

ADAMCZYK

BAKER

BARGAMIAN

BAUM

BEAKE

BECKER

BROWN

BUEHLMAN

BURTON

BUTLER

CARPENTER

CHAPPELL

COOK

COREY

CZERLANIS

FIER

FOOTE

GAGNON

GARDNER

GERSCH

GREGORY

GRINDLEY

GUGEL

HART

HERBON

HILL

HOLSTON

CROSS COUNTRY

GOLF

TENNIS

GOLF

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

TENNIS

CHEERLEADING

FOOTBALL

SOCCER

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CHEERLEADING

DANCE

TENNIS

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

GOLF

SOCCER

FOOTBALL

CHEERLEADING

TENNIS

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

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HRADISKY

KEELER

KESTIAN

LAHTI

LAWRENCE

LEINEBERG

MATEJA

MILLER

NAUMAN

NEUMANN

ORTIZ

PARFITT

PHILLIPS

PHILLIPS

REBAND

RIEDEL

ROGALSKI

ROLLAND

SCOFIELD

SEMERSKY

SERTIC

SMITH

STEITZ

TAMAYO

TEBBE

TORRES

TUBBS

VANDERWAGEN

VILARDI

VOLKMAR

WEBER

WHITTALL

WILEY

YARIS

FIELD HOCKEY

CROSS COUNTRY

VOLLEYBALL

GOLF

FOOTBALL

FIELD HOCKEY

FIELD HOCKEY

DANCE

FOOTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

SOCCER

FOOTBALL

GOLF

FIELD HOCKEY

CROSS COUNTRY

SOCCER

DANCE

GOLF

FOOTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

SOCCER

SOCCER

TENNIS

FOOTBALL

SOCCER

TENNIS

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

CHEERLEADING

FOOTBALL

CHEERLEADING

DANCE

FIELD HOCKEY

FIELD HOCKEY

DANCE

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Basking in the Friday Night Lights

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he fall brings crisp weather, but it also brings warm hearts. A sea of cardinal and gray floods the stadium and roars of “this is our house” boom throughout the confines of this town. Antioch is known for its passion, tradition and spirit; all of this is evident when the lights come on and the fans get loud. This is Friday night; welcome to our Friday Night Lights.

Friday night is one of the most anticipated events each week of the fall season for both Antioch Community High School and the Antioch community. Not only is it time for the local football teams to show everyone what they are made of, it is also a time that brings communities together to celebrate something.

“Games are always so much better when you are around all your friends and classmates,” senior dance captain Amelia Neumann said. “It’s crazy to see all of the people from our small town of Antioch that show up for the football games.”

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The community is a very big part of what makes Friday nights exciting and fun. Energy and power are brought by people—the more people, the more lively the event.

“Fridays in the fall are the best time of the year because you get to watch your friends and classmates play off the field or cheer and dance on the sideline,” senior cheerleader Graci Leineberg said. “It’s also a really good time to bond, talk to and be social with people that you may not know.”

Friday Night Lights is not only fun for the athletes involved and people that already have their own groups of friends, it is a great opportunity to make new friends and integrate into school spirit and culture.

“It makes you feel at home,” sophomore cheerleader Bridget Nauman said. “It is a fun atmosphere where everything is loud and bright and energetic.”

Not only is it a time to celebrate for the football team and hangout with family and friends, but it also gives the cheer and dance teams a moment to show the whole town what they have put in countless hours working on over the summer.

“Even though it is only a glimpse,” sophomore dancer Julia Hackeloer said.

“Halftime performances allow us to show all the people of Antioch what we are capable of doing this season.”

With many in the community looking forward to the Sequoit’s Friday Night Lights, it is important that members of the school stay “Cardinal Crazy” by joining in on tailgates, dressing to the themes, cheering loudly and finding ways to show love for the Sequoit community.

Community is what makes the atmosphere, and that is why people enjoy it. The more involvement by all, the higher the energy will be and the more enjoyable the experience will be.

Sequoit Spirit Squad VARSITY DANCE

VARSITY CHEER

JUNIOR VARSITY CHEER

JESSICA NETTGEN

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A heavenly smile

In loving memory of a Sequoit parent and coach

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e was always there. He was the smile that could be seen from a mile away, a smile so recognizable you couldn’t miss it. He was everyone’s go-to. He was the sense of humor you needed on a bad day. He was, and will be, remembered.

John LaPointe 5/16/67- 8/21/18

Coach LaPointe started volunteering at Antioch Community High School 12 years ago as an active, involved parent and coach in our athletic program. LaPointe helped with the baseball, track and field and cross country teams. After his daughter, Ashley, graduated ACHS as a member of the varsity track and cross country team, LaPointe got his coaching certificate in order to be able to volunteer coach our teams. LaPointe’s son Casey was an active and dedicated baseball player as well, which was a driving force to LaPointe’s assisting with baseball.

Along with being a dedicated member of the high school athletic community, he was heavily involved in both his kids’ lives. LaPointe was incredibly supportive of both his kids, always attending their important events and being there for them as much as he could. He was a familiar face to everyone who attended the sporting events that his son and daughter were involved in; he was always there.

“He loved everyone like they were his own,” A. LaPointe said.

His daughter describes him as someone who believed deeply in every single athlete he coached. The amount of students he impacted in our community is countless. From giving away his sweatshirts when his athletes were cold, to educating himself on specific injuries, to cracking jokes when he saw an upset athlete, to convincing those who wanted to quit the team to stay; his efforts were immense. Coach LaPointe individually convinced people to believe in themselves, to believe in the sport and to believe that the good always overcomes the bad. The athletes he coached describe him as dedicated, playful and helpful. For anyone and at anytime, he was always there.

“He was one of the most positive coaches I’ve ever had,” senior cross country captain Michael Volkmar said.

Coach LaPointe’s energy radiated through the team. Before races, some runners often get anxious and panicky about the pressure that is put on them, making them think they won’t be able to compete. In cases like this, having a coach to realign athletes’ mindsets is essential for a team. Coach LaPointe was an expert when it came to dealing with having to calm down anxious athletes that lost hope. He would typically calm the runners down by confidently reminding them of their ability, using inspirational words and telling them he believes in their skill. It was actions like this that proved his dedication and attentiveness.

Coach LaPointe’s selflessness and desire to help those around him shone through every person he’s interacted with in his life. Although his time was too short, far too short, his mark is engraved in the lives of those he loved.

With his bright smile forever in the community’s hearts, Coach LaPointe will never be forgotten. He will always be here.

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Smith sets sights on state again

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or most people, running may seem like a punishment; however, for cross country runners, it is their sport, their motivation and their driving force for success. Antioch Community High School junior Charlie Smith is no exception to this as he absolutely loves endurance. Originally a swimmer, Smith has since taken to running as his passion.

“I tried cross country in seventh grade, and I just fell in love with it after that,” Smith said.

Currently in season, running takes up most of his time outside of school, and many students know that balancing school work with athletics and extracurriculars can be very difficult.

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Even with everything on his plate, Smith not only excels in cross country, but also with his academics.

“If my school work becomes too much to handle with cross country, I do recognize that,” Smith said. “I will focus more on the school work than running because I’m really here as a student first and an athlete second.”

Being an accomplished athlete and going to state last year, Smith still has many goals set for not only himself, but also the whole team as well.

“A lot of people don’t know that cross country is a team sport before it is an individual sport,” Smith said.

Getting the whole team down to state is just as important to Smith as accomplishing his own goals of

winning. As a team captain, he does his best to motivate everyone to work hard each and everyday, and to never give up. When people are new to endurance running or training of any kind, he thinks that it is best to keep at it.

“It’s a tough sport,” Smith said. “I’m not gonna say it’s easy, but you have to trust in what you do and know that what you’re doing each day is making you better even though you may not be able to tell right away.”

Smith tries his hardest to be a good example of an accomplished athlete that manages to balance running with school work. He stays motivated and in good spirits, all while being a good team leader and having his sights set on getting his team down to state.

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Hill’s passion encourages team’s success

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atalie Hill found her eyes wandering the streets as she dashes through the summer running course. The birds chirping around her were creating a song with melodies layering, one after another, after another. Cool summer air hit her face like a sheet as she plodded on, step by step, soaking in the sun and the wonders of nature around her. Beads of sweat trickled down her brow but she found comfort in the blue of the sky, plants in the fields and the pounding of her feet on the pavement.

Summer training had begun and she was back with her beloved team to do what they do best: run.

“I don’t always love the running: sometimes it hurts, or it’s hot and you feel gross when you’re going,” Hill said. “But the feeling after you’re done is fantastic. It’s hard to say, everyday, ‘hey, I accomplished something’ but when you run you get to say, ‘hey, I accomplished something’ every single day and that’s something I think [that] is pretty cool.”

Cross country hasn’t always been such a big part of Hill’s life, though. She was introduced to the sport in fifth grade while running the mile after her gym teacher remarked that she should join in the upcoming season. Seven years later, Natalie is now taking on her second year as captain of the ACHS girls cross country team.

She is quick to point out the benefits she has gained after joining the team; she credits her sport for giving her some of the relationships that she holds dearest.

“The team is a big part of the reason I keep coming back; I love the team,” Hill said.

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However, approaching the other runners wasn’t always an easy task for her. When summer running was opened up to the middle schoolers in the area, she would read the plaques in the gym foyer to avoid talking to the other girls. Now, Hill says that she would love to be there for the girls that she was afraid of talking to and is quick to include other girls when she notices them reading the plaques.

Hill is not only a skilled athlete, but she also notes that her grades mean the world to her. She takes stubborn pride in the work that she submits and admits to sometimes taking her school work too seriously.

“The year that we started getting grades in school I decided immediately I should always try to get the best grade I could,” Hill said.

Despite her hardships and numerous responsibilities, Hill continues to work hard and run as best she can in order to support the people, the team, that mean the most to her.

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BOYS ROSTER PLAYER NAME

GRADE

Jeffery Adamczyk

12

Jaoquin Barba

9

Lucas Baronello

9

Jack Bay

11

Zachary Cook

12

Tyler Davidson

11

Eric Hart

12

Jack Holston

12

Ryan Johnson

10

Kaleb Kotlow

11

Owen Lane

10

Joshua Linck

11

Luke Menzies

11

Kyle Miller

10

Logan Phillips

10

Kole Powers

11

Joseph Pyles

11

Charlie Smith

11

Benjamin Ticsay

11

Eddy Tindell

9

Michael Volkmar

12

Walker Winkler

10

Alexander Wisdom

9

[TOP] J. Linck, J. Bay, Z. Cook, J. Holston, E. Hart, C. Smith [ROW 3] Coach J. Hliniak, B. Ticsay, R. Johnson, Coach C. Bailey, J. Adamcyk, M. Volkmar [ROW 2] L. Baronello, K. Powers, K. Kotlow, L. Menzies, K. Miller, W. Winkler, L. Phillips, J. Pyles [BOTTOM] J. Barla, E. Tindell, A. Wisdom, T. Davidson

Cross country runs for new successes

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one yet.

his upcoming season, both the boys and the girls cross country teams are looking to improve their records from the previous season and make this year the best

As the reigning NLCC conference champions, the boys cross country team is looking to top their nearly perfect season last year. After the Sequoits’ top runner junior Charlie Smith finished in the top ten at state last year, the expectations for this season are greater than ever. With their multiple invite wins and successful individual races in 2017, the boys team have the talent to make this another record-breaking season.

The boys aren’t the only ones who have a lot to prove in the 2018 season. The girls cross country team has also set big goals for this fall.

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“Our biggest goal for this season is to push each other at every meet,” sophomore Amber Carson said. “We plan on achieving this by keeping a positive attitude and making good connections with our teammates so we can push each other to be better.”

After an average season last year, the girls are hoping to improve their placements at the big races and hopefully bring some invitational wins back to Antioch. Senior captain Natalie Hill, one of the team’s top runners, has the potential to have an amazing year and is someone to be looking out for this fall.

Both the boys and the girls cross country teams have the talent and determination to have incredible seasons. It remains to be seen whether they will live up to their expectations for this season.

SCHEDULE

GIRLS ROSTER

DATE

TIME

EVENT

OPPONENT

LOCATION

8/22

4:45 p.m.

Quad

Quad

Fox River Park

8/28

4:30 p.m.

Meet

Richmond Burton

Richardson Adventure Park

PLAYER NAME

GRADE

9/1

9:30 a.m.

Meet

Racine Horlick

University of Wisconsin

Noor Abdellatif

12

9/4

4:45 p.m.

Meet

Grant

Bulldog Athletic Complex

Jasmine Ametovsky

9

9/8

9 a.m.

Invitational

Peoria

Detweiler Park

Sarah Benes

9

9/11

6 p.m.

Meet

Wauconda

Cooks Park

Amber Carson

9

9/15

9 a.m.

Invitational

Warren Township

Warren Township HS-

Ravyn Edran

9

Tiana Fox

11

Annabelle Guerra

10

Arianna Guerra

9

Chloe Hampson

10

Lily Highley

11

Natalie Hill

12

Allison Kane

11

Gloria Lobodzinski

10

Parkside

O’Plaine Campus 9/22

9 a.m.

Invitational

Harvest Christian Academy

Harvest Christian Academy

9/25

4:45 p.m.

Meet

Meet

Fox River Park

9/29

9 a.m.

Invitational

Invitational

Fox River Park

10/2

4:45 p.m.

Meet

Grayslake North

Central Park

10/6

8 a.m.

Invitational

Wheeling

Heritage Park

10/13

TBD

NLCC

NLCC

TBD

Conference

Isabella Mateja

12

10/16

4:30 p.m.

Invitational

Prospect

Prospect HS

Allyson Pierce

10

10/20

10 a.m

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Fox River Park

Hayley Powers

11

10/27

TBD

IHSA Sectionals

TBD

TBD

Maya Schon

11

11/3

TBD

IHSA State

TBD

TBD

Natalie Svarc

11

11/9

TBD

IHSA State

TBD

TBD

Jacquelyne Wihelm

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[TOP] Coach R. Hlinak, N. Abdellatif, H. Powers, Coach C. Bailey, T. Fox, S. Wanke [MIDDLE] R. Edran, N. Svarc, S. Benes, G. Lobodzinski, A. Kane, A. Pierce, L. Highley, I. Mateja [BOTTOM] A. Guerra, N. Hill, J. Wilhelm, A. Carson, A. Guerra, J. Ametovski

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KYLE CHRISTIAN

SCHEDULE VARSITY ROSTER No.

PLAYER NAME

GRADE

7

Paige Bolton

11

11

Rachael Filipek

11

5

Kaylee Griffin

11

12

Mikayla Holway

11

19

Anna Hradisky

12

2

Ashley Hradisky

12

4

Carolyn Miller

12

6

Jamie Nottingham

11

17

Clair Patrick

11

9

Zoe Semersky

12

3

Sarah Smith

11

20

Haydin Sorrentino

11

23

Karina Steitz

12

16

Adalia Tate

11

1

Callie Tubbs

12

18

Molly Volkmar

11

8

Hailey Webb

10

DATE

TIME

EVENT

OPPONENT

LOCATION

8/22

6:15 p.m.

Game

Loyola Academy

Loyola Academy

8/23

6:30 p.m.

Game

Northshore Country Day

Home

8/27

7:30 p.m.

Game

Naperville North

Naperville North HS

8/29

6 p.m.

Game

Lake Forest Academy

Home

8/31

6:15 p.m.

Tournament

Gateway Classic

Gateway Classic

9/01

7:30 p.m.

Tournament

Gateway Cassic

Gateway Classic

9/6

6 p.m.

Game

Stevenson

Home

9/11

4:30 p.m.

Game

Lakes HS

Lakes HS

9/12

7:15 p.m.

Game

St. Ignatius College Prep - IL.

St. Ignatius College Preparatory School

9/13

4:45 p.m.

Game

Deerfield

Deerfield HS

9/20

6:15 p.m.

Game

Glenbrook South

Home

9/24

6:30 p.m.

Game

Francis

Home

9/26

TBD

Game

Highland Parker

Highland Parker HS

10/1

5:15 p.m.

Game

Homewood-Flossmoor

Homewood-Flossmoor HS

10/3

6 p.m.

Game

Lake Forest

Home

10/9

6:30 p.m.

Game

Lakes HS

Home

10/23

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Home

10/24

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Home

10/25

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Home

10/29

TBD

IHSA Sectionals

TBD

TBD

11/2

TBD

IHSA Super Sectionals

TBD

TBD

11/9

TBD

IHSA State

TBD

TBD

Field hockey looking to achieve another winning season

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oming out of a successful 2017-2018 season, the varsity field hockey team is very excited and hopeful for their upcoming season. Last year, the team put up a great fight in each game and came out of their season with a record of 9-6-2. After defeating multiple skilled opponents and competing well at the annual Gateway Classic in St. Louis, Missouri, the team gained high hopes for the remaining games of their season and the future with the girls, as well as coach Dewing setting higher expectations for the years to come.

Although they are very proud of their accomplishments during their past season, the team knows that they can compete even better and they are excited to show what they are capable of. The team knows what changes need to be made to have a better season and they are slowly working towards overcoming the challenges they have faced in previous years.

The girls are looking forward to a season full of better chemistry and teamwork as they improve their skills and prepare for the upcoming season.

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The goalie who leads by example

ike in any other sport, leadership is an important aspect of field hockey. Fortunately for the girls varsity field hockey team, this year, senior Zoë Semersky is a strong leader. While being the goalkeeper of the varsity team and a captain in the previous season, many of the girls involved in the sport look up to Semersky and see her as a role model. Her love for the sport is another aspect of her leadership that fellow team members admire.

“I truly enjoy the strategy aspect of the game; I essentially get to control the field,” Semersky said. “In addition, playing helps to clear my head of any stressors in life.”

Semersky has been playing field hockey since her freshman year and is also a part of the Windy City Field Hockey team.

Semersky has also verbally committed to the College of Wooster to continue playing the sport she loves and looks forward to continuing her journey.

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“The ability to play the sport at a higher, seemingly more competitive level is what I am most excited for about college field hockey,” Semersky said. “That and meeting my new team.”

While being involved in sports during high school, managing academics and athletics can be difficult. When it comes to Semersky, however, her work ethic allows her to get all of her work done efficiently. Semersky is an excellent student as she is in multiple AP classes and is involved in National Honor Society, student council, orchestra and the musical productions. Semersky works hard for herself and others.

“I do some volunteer work at God’s Will Resale Shop, as well,” Semersky said.

Semersky’s leadership is a prominent trait that stands at the front of her personality and many people admire her hard work and dedication to everything she is a part of.

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[TOP] J. Nottingham, C. Miller, H. Sorrentino, R. Filipek, A. Hrdisky [ROW 3] E. Sobczak, A. Tate, C. Patrick, A. Hrdisky, M. Holway, T. Dewing [ROW 2] S. Smith, C.Tubbs, M. Volkmar, P. Bolton, H. Webb, K. Griffin, K. Steitz [BOTTOM] Z. Semersky

[TOP] A. Berger, M. Monroe, M. Amedeo, S. Semerskyt, Coach E. Sobszak [MIDDLE] M. Goldstein, I. DeMartini, J. Paulsen, R. Brewer, M. Williams, F. Lacerba [BOTTOM] K. Amedeo, A. McWilliams, K. Quirke, M. Volkmar

KYLE CHRISTIAN

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The dedicated center

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enior Dylan Czerlanis is weighing in at 290 lbs and standing 6’4’’ upon the debut of his senior season with the football team. Czerlanis started football his sophomore year putting him a little behind his teammates that have been playing since they were young. Czerlanis is full effort, full time when it comes to football in hopes that it will help to propel him onto a field at the collegiate level. Regarding this year however, Czerlanis and the Sequoits have their eyes on a third consecutive conference title.

Dedication and hard work are what most athletes value. For senior Dylan Czerlanis, these two qualities are never absent from his success. This Sequoit center weighs 290 lbs and stands 6’4’’ upon the debut of his senior season— one he hopes is absolutely dominant.

“Not wanting to fail,” Czerlanis said. “I hope to accomplish my goals by working exponentially harder than last year.”

Teammates on both sides of the ball recognize the work that Czerlanis puts in on a daily basis. Senior Chase Becker knows Czerlanis can carry the weight of the offense with his sheer determination.

“If he wants something, he gives it his all,” Becker said. “Whether it’s sports, school or anything in general, he never gives up.”

Czerlanis started football his sophomore year and improved each season since. Czerlanis hopes his efforts will help to propel him into a collegiate football career. Czerlanis finds the football team supporting him in this goal on the field, but off the field his aunt and uncle are his main sources of support.

“Dylan is very dedicated to his workout regimen,” Sherri Kusek, Czerlanis’s aunt, said. “He also does enjoy spending time with friends and there are occasions where he does like to play Xbox.”

His aunt understands that everyone needs their break, but she also knows that when it comes down to it, Czerlanis knows when it’s time to work.

“If I only had one word to describe Dylan, it would definitely be dedicated,” Kusek said.

The seniors dedication is strong as they want their last year to be one to

remember. Czerlanis and the rest of the football team are preparing for the upcoming season.

Since Czerlanis started his football career, Antioch has won the conference title consecutive years, but didn’t progress as far into the playoffs as they wanted. The pressure put on the team’s shoulders to succeed is growing with more titles that they win. With everyone’s eyes on him and his team, he won’t back down until they win a third conference title and go deep into the 22 | FOOTBALL | Fall 2018 | The Arrow

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VARSITY ROSTER PLAYER NAME

GRADE

HT

WT

POS

45

Nicholas Fier

12

5-9

168 lbs

LB

1

TreShawn Watson

11

6-4

180 Ibs

DB

48

Drew Smith

12

6-2

186 lbs

LB

2

Brandon Reynolds

11

5-10

160 Ibs

RB

50

Lucas Bentley

10

6-1

161 lbs

LB

3

Gavin Calabrese

10

5-9

140 Ibs

RB

54

Shawn Podgorski

10

5-11

199 lbs

OL

4

Khalil Anderson

10

5-8

145 Ibs

RB

57

Adrian Ruiz

11

5-7

229 lbs

OL

5

Alexander Kutcher

10

5-11

146 Ibs

QB

6

Nicholas Wiley

12

6-0

181 Ibs

RB

60

Bradley Parffit

12

5-10

168 lbs

DL

7

Athan Kaliakmanis

10

6-4

187 Ibs

QB

61

Elkhanah Gahima

11

6-2

220 lbs

OL

8

Joseph Maggio

11

5-9

135 Ibs

DB

62

Jackson Fries

11

6-2

223 lbs

OL

9

Chad Cowart

10

6-1

166 Ibs

RB

63

Maxwell Ness

10

6-0

218 lbs

OL

10

Robert Wines

11

6-2

160 Ibs

WR

64

Jack Baker

10

5-8

213 lbs

OL

11

Joseph Mentone

10

5-11

136 Ibs

DB

65

Robert Shaffer

11

6-2

203 lbs

OL

12

Evan Day

10

5-10

160 Ibs

LB

66

Xavier Sanchez

12

6-6

310 lbs

DL

13

Sebastian Scofield

12

5-9

156 Ibs

WR

67

Shaun Keever

10

6-2

267 lbs

OL

14

Christopher Penn

11

6-2

150 Ibs

WR

68

Sharon McAllister

10

5-8

270 lbs

OL

15

Braden Buehlman

12

6-2

150 Ibs

WR

70

Dylan Czerlanis

12

6-4

295 lbs

OL

16

Kevin Tebbe

12

6-4

173 Ibs

LB

71

Jason Carpenter

12

6-4

300 lbs

OL

17

Douglas Schultz

10

6-2

137 Ibs

WR

18

Elias Vanderwagen

12

6-2

166 Ibs

DB

72

Emmanuel Espinoza

11

5-5

253 lbs

OL

19

Lyndon Turner

11

6-0

131 Ibs

WR

76

Patrick Beake

12

6-0

203 lbs

OL

20

Kyle Bukowy

11

6-1

173 Ibs

RB

77

Jeffrey Henderson

10

5-9

267 lbs

DL

21

Ethan Holmes

10

6-1

165 Ibs

DB

78

Joan Mendez

10

5-9

222 lbs

OL

22

Caden Jimenez

10

5-10

160 Ibs

LB

79

Demetric Moore

10

6-2

280 lbs

DL

23

Jackson Gutke

10

6-1

179 Ibs

LB

80

Dino Kaliakmanis

10

6-1

178 lbs

WR

24

Kevin Tamayo

12

5-8

187 Ibs

LB

81

Ethan Anderson

11

6-1

160 lbs

WR

25

Nicholas Baum

12

6-2

202 Ibs

LB

84

Spencer Lazarz

11

6-2

194 lbs

DL

26

Tyler Oslage

11

5-11

130 Ibs

DB

87

Benjamin Nauman

12

6-3

208 lbs

RB

27

Matthias Madigan

10

5-8

144 Ibs

RB

88

Dominic Scornavacco

10

6-1

134 lbs

DB

28

Zachary Grindley

12

6-4

166 Ibs

WR

90

Andrew DeBoer

11

6-2

194 lbs

DL

29

Hunter Klotter

10

5-9

140 Ibs

LB

99

Chase Becker

12

6-1

203 lbs

DL

30

Ryan Shaputis

11

6-0

163 Ibs

DL

31

Julius Morgan

10

5-8

124 Ibs

WR

32

Ashton Fahrner

11

5-10

154 Ibs

LB

33

Jackson Devaughn

11

6-2

189 Ibs

LB

34

Devon Scott

12

6-0

160 Ibs

RB

35

Nicholas Bucci

11

6-0

170 Ibs

LB

36

Gavin Malicki

10

5-10

152 Ibs

LB

38

Benjamin Wilson

11

6-0

165 Ibs

DB

39

Zayne Danielson

10

5-8

150 lbs

DB

40

Maximus Vazquez

10

5-10

143 lbs

LB

41

Damien Gersch

12

5-11

185 lbs

LB

42

Jonathan Lind

10

5-10

136 lbs

LB

No.

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SCHEDULE DATE

TIME

OPPONENT

LOCATION

8/24

7:15 p.m.

Lake Forest

Home

8/31

7:15 p.m.

Woodstock North

Woodstock North HS

9/7

7:15 p.m.

Grayslake North

Home

9/14

7:15 p.m.

Wauconda

Home

9/21

7:15 p.m.

Grant

Home

9/28

7:15 p.m.

Grayslake Central

Grayslake Central HS

10/5

7:15 p.m.

Round Lake

Round Lake HS

10/12

7:15 p.m.

HOMECOMING: Lakes

Home

10/19

7:15 p.m.

North Chicago

North Chicago HS

Football pushes for third perfect season

T

he Antioch Sequoit football team has had some outstanding seasons and last year was no exception. The football team went 9-0 and won their conference; however, the Sequoits lost in the first round of the playoffs against Marian Central Catholic High School.

The 2018 season will be no walk in the park. Many assets may have graduated, yet there are a number of returners and new additions looking to score a trifecta of perfect seasons. With key players like seniors Chase Becker, Dylan Czerlanis, Benjamin Nauman and Zach Grindley, and junior TreShawn Watson all returning to the Sequoit gridiron, as well as the welcoming of the sophomore Kaliakmanis brothers and senior Nick Wiley to their first season in the cardinal and gray, the varsity football team is ready to continue the winning tradition the teams before them have started.

“This year I think our team has a great connection and everyone gets along,” junior Ben Wilson said. ”We have a lot of new pieces added to our team this year and with the great coaching staff we have, I think we are going to have a great season to look forward to.”

Now that the coaches are looking to see who performs the best, all the players want to make a good impression on and off the field. With the competition and pressure being at one of the highest levels it’s ever been, the Sequoits have all eyes on them.

VARSITY

[TOP] C. Becker, E. Gahima, K. Tebbe, Z. Grindley, D. Czerlanis, J. Carpenter, A. Kaliakmanis, T. Watson, B. Nauman, D. Smith, E. Vanderwagon [ROW 6] D. Shultz, J. Gutke, E. Holmes, N. Baum, A. Debor, D. Kaliakmanis, B. Buehlman, S. Lazarz, R. Shaffer, S. Keever, R. Wines, J. Fries [ROW 5] T. Oslage, C. Cowart, N. Wiley, L. Turner, E. Anderson, D. Scornavacco, L. Bentley, C. Penn, D. Moore, P. Beake, K. Bukowy, B. Reynolds, J. Mentone [ROW 4] B, Parfitt, Trainer R. Naes, Coach M. Gordy, Coach P. Swanson, Coach R. Ellis, Coach R. Shifly, Coach B. Glashagel, Coach M. Karner, Coach M. Munda, Coach J. Rejc, Coach D. Pechauer, Coach D. Proffit, Trainer B. Nottoli, D. Gersch [ROW 3] J. Lind, S. Podgorski, A. Kutcher, A. Fahrner, J. Maggio, R. Shaputis, N. Bucci, B. Wilson, H. Klotter, M. Ness, J. Henderson, N. Fier, S. Scofield [ROW 2] C. Jimenez, E. Day, M. Madigan, J. Mendez, M. Vazquez, S. McAllister, K. Tamayo, A. Ruiz, G. Calabrese, K. Anderson, Z. Danielson, E. Espinoza [BOTTOM] A. Malicki-Czaplewski, S. Henderson, J. Brean, D. DePont, J. Baker, G. Malicki, S. Klem, L. Ocampo, Z. Kue, M. Holt

FRESHMAN

[TOP] S. Case, student, B. Russell, J. Tindell, A. Bowles, T. Kaufmann, D. Drije, L. Reband [ROW 4] R.Dominguez, J. Herstowski, S. Wagner, A. Pankau, J. Meister, D. Ortiz, A. LaCerba, M. Watkinson, B. Svarc, T. Van Sickle [ROW 3] Coach K. Becker, Coach A. Simonis, J. Fritz, J. Moisa, L. Rosenthal, P. Sheehan, A. Vazquez, D. McKenzie, A. Luptale. Coach S. Baum, Coach R. Gillespie [ROW 2] W. Anderson, K. Texis, D. Pruitt, C. Mendez, J. Foley, E. Tkedletz, B. Mateja, H. Buhowy, C. Letke, C. Chamberlain [BOTTOM] R. Hill, C. Christenson, A. Cind, D. McLemore, A. Hall, B. Sooley

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GIANNA CHIAPPETTA

Golfers on both teams aim for a holein-one kind of season

T

GIRLS GOLF

he girl’s golf team comes back this season with even higher goals after reaching new records that trump previous years. Much of the team was able to improve their short game and they came together to reduce some of their team weaknesses.

“Overall we did well in most of our matches, though I feel like we can improve even more this year,” sophomore Ally Olsen said.

As it comes time to start this year’s season, each member of the team has their own personal goals that they hope to reach. They have also already set some team goals that they want to achieve together throughout their practices and matches.

“My number one goal is to break 100 strokes in one of the 18 hole tournaments this year because I was super close last year,” junior Emily Pedersen said. “Our biggest team goal would be to improve our ranking in the conference and to lower our team score when we play in tournaments.”

Some of the team’s biggest rivals this season include Lakes and Warren, as their players are tough competition. However, the team is coming together so that they can prepare to take on anything that comes their way. Last year, as a start to reach this goal, the team shot their lowest team score ever, 194, in a match against Grant Community High School, another strong rival of the team.

“The hardest team that we will play against in our conference is Lakes because we are evenly matched when it comes to scores,” senior and team captain Samantha Brown said. “The most difficult team that we could play this year would be Warren because they have some amazing players and very low scores that are extremely hard to beat.”

Make sure to support the Sequoits girls golf team this year as they push to come out on top of this year’s competition.

BOYS GOLF The Antioch Sequoits boys golf 201718 season was an eventful one, with the

boys winning the Antioch Invitational, and senior Alexander Riedel receiving fourth place at the NLCC conference tournament. In addition, Riedel won the regional tournament and was able to move on to sectionals. Riedel, along with the rest of the Sequoit golfers, are starting strong and ready to dominate a new season and fight until the end.

“I’m looking forward to having fun and playing the best I can to help the team win,” senior Trevor Gregory said.

With four seniors in the starting lineup, the team looks forward to one more shot at the state tournament and one last ride to make their mark as a team.

“This year, my biggest goal is to go out with a bang,” senior Tony Sertic said.

“I want to win conference as a team and make it to state with my teammates.”

This year the boys team has high goals and higher hopes, working to make it their biggest year yet. Their high hopes for this season and their desire to end it all with a trip to state, ensure this year, boys golf is truly going out in style.

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Brown drives toward the green

E

ven though qualifying for sectionals three times in a row might be enough for most people, senior Samantha Brown has a desire for even more achievement in the upcoming girls golf season.

Growing up with a grandfather who lived and breathed golf made a huge impact in Brown’s life; he became the reason Brown started to take an interest in golf. Little did she know, this would make all the difference later in high school..

“When I was a little girl [my grandfather] would take me out golfing,” Brown said. “[He would] teach me a few new things everytime we went out.”

Golf didn’t always come easy for Brown. Every athlete experiences a low point in their career, but Brown does everything in her power to avoid any slumps she may get into before her matches.

“In order to get better, I put in a lot of time in the off-season to work on my swing on the driving range and spent countless hours on the putting green,” Brown said.

Browns hard work and determination does not go unnoticed among her teammates and coaches; some even say she is the most influential. “[I admire] her determination,” sophomore Ally Olsen said. “She always is really positive on the green.”

Although she practices her skills on the green, Brown’s attitude needs no adjustments as she always brings energy to matches.

“She is always super encouraging and is someone I look up to,” junior Emily Pedersen said. “She always pushes us to do our absolute best.”

Brown has already had an amazing high school golf career at Antioch.

Last season, the girls golf team competed in several tournaments and within the tournaments Brown has competed in, she has placed well among other athletes from various schools.

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“We went down to a tournament in Metamora and I ended up placing sixteenth overall with a 91,” Brown said. “At our last tournament I ended up placing second with an 89.”

The future is extremely bright for Brown.

Although the season has just started, she already has high goals set for herself and the team.

“I’m hoping to be able to lower my average score and qualify for state,” Brown said. “In order to achieve these goals, I will need to focus most of my

time [on] golf.”

Since it is Brown’s last year playing golf for the Sequoits, she hopes to further her golf career after she graduates high school.

“I would love the opportunity to play collegiately,” Brown said. “If that does not happen, I will continue to play for fun with my friends and family.”

With the 2018 season coming up fast, the girls are looking for huge success in their season and Brown is looking for another chance to advance to state.

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Riedel tees up for senior season

G

olf is often underrated by today’s society. The level of skill and focus it takes to be competitive in the sport is enormous. Alex Riedel is one of the athletes that plays this sport at Antioch Community High School.

Last year the boys’ season ended with final record of 8-5-1. The head coach, Andrew Benton, was pleased with the team’s results at the end of the season.

Riedel had many wins and losses but one of the greatest individual achievements of the season was winning a place at regionals.

“I think that Alex is an amazing captain, he really knows how to keep the team’s hopes up even in the darkest times,” senior Anthony Sertic said. “Alex definitely deserves to be our team captain; we couldn’t have a better leader.”

Riedel’s father was the one who taught him how to play golf when he was only eight years old. After only a couple of minutes of actual play, Riedel immediately knew that this was the sport for him and continued to play throughout his childhood all the way to high school.

Riedel ended his season last year on a good note, being appointed as the team captain for the second year in a row by Benton.

“Alex is a fantastic leader for the team,” Benton said. “He’s very approachable which makes it good for the new freshmen. A good team captain does not necessarily need to be the best player on the team; they need to be someone to look up to.”

Alex has accomplished what most are unable to do. He showed his skills, he proved himself worthy of a spot on the varsity team and he earned not only Benton’s trust, but the trust of his team to lead them in all practices and matches.

“I like being able to lead my teammates and show them the way to handle themselves on and off the course,” Riedel said. “It truly is an honor to lead such a great group of people.”

The Sequoits plan on having one of their best season this year and hope to see lots of improvement on their performance and ability to act as a team. With Riedel leading them for the second year in a row, the team has a very good chance of performing even better than they did last year.

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BOYS VARSITY ROSTER PLAYER NAME

GRADE

Kyle Christian

11

Nickolas Gagnon

12

Trevor Gregory

12

Maxwell Palmieri

11

Alex Riedel

12

Niall Schoenfelder

11

Anthony Sertic

12

[TOP] Coach T. Hickey, C. Keppen, Max Palmieri, T. Sertic, G. Eldridge, D. Lydick , L. Dragin, Coach A. Benton [MIDDLE] G. Ray, K. Christian, N. Gagnon, N. Schoenfelder, T. Gregory, A. Riedel, E. Lax [BOTTOM] B. Devience, S. Kusek, B. Cryder, W. Torres

SCHEDULE DATE 8/13

TIME 4 p.m.

EVENT Game

OPPONENT Grant

LOCATION

4 p.m.

Game

Lakes Community

ThunderHawk

High

Golf Club Blue Valley Golf

8/16

1 p.m.

Game

Woodstock North

8/21

4 p.m.

Game

Wauconda

Course

8/25

4 p.m.

1:30

Game Invitational

Lakes Community

Spring Valley

High

Country Club

McHenry

McHenry Country

p.m.

8/29

4 p.m.

Club Game

Grayslake North

8/30

4 p.m.

Game

Grayslake North

Renwood Golf Course

9/4

4 p.m.

Game

Grant

Antioch Golf Course

4 p.m.

Game

Wauconda

Spring Valley Country Club

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Spring Valley

9/12

4 p.m.

Country Club Invitational

Grayslake Central

Spring Valley Country Club

9/13 9/15

4 p.m.

1 p.m.

Match Invitational

Lake Forest Acad-

Deerpath Golf

emy

Course

Mundelein

Steeple Chase Golf Course

9/18

4:30

Game

Grayslake Central

p.m.

9/22

1 p.m.

Stonewall Orchard Golf Club

Invitational

Lake Forest

Lake Bluff Golf Course

9/25

9 a.m.

Invitational

TBA

Shephard’s Crook Golf Course

Spring Valley Country Club

9/5

Invitational

Prairie Isle Golf Course

8/22

8:30 a.m.

Spring Valley Country Club

8/15

9/8

9/29

8 a.m.

Quad

Quad

Antioch Community HS

10/2

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBA

TBD

10/06

TBD

IHSA Sectionals

TBA

TBD

10/12

TBD

IHSA State

TBA

TBD

GIRLS VARSITY ROSTER PLAYER NAME

GRADE

Samantha Brown

12

Ashley Lubkeman

9

Madison Maish

10

Ally Olsen

10

Emily Roberts

9

Karley Rogalski

12

Kaleigh Ulm

10

[TOP] A. Olsen, S. Brown, Coach B. Hamill, K. Rogalski, E. Pedersen [BOTTOM] K. Ulm, A. Lubkeman, M. Maish

SCHEDULE DATE 8/9 8/14

TIME 1 p.m.

1 p.m.

EVENT Game Invitational

OPPONENT

LOCATION

Warren

Bittersweet Golf

Township

Club

Metamora

8/15

4 p.m.

Game

Grant

Antioch Golf Club

8/22

4 p.m.

Game

Grayslake Coop

Spring Valley Country Club

8 a.m.

Invitational

Spring Valley Country Club

8/29 9/4 9/5

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

Game Game Game

Lakes

Midlane Golf

Community HS

Course

Lakes

Hickory Knoll Golf

Community HS

Course

Grant

Spring Valley Country Club

9/12

4 p.m.

Game

Grayslake Coop

Brae Loch Golf Course

9/13

4 p.m.

Match

8:30

Game

Lake Forest

Deerpath Golf

Academy

Course

Libertyville

a.m.

9/15

9 a.m.

9/17

4 p.m.

Willow Glen Golf Course

Invitational

Metamora High School

8/25

9/14

Game

Rockford

Ingersoll Golf

(Guilford)

Course

Harvard

Antioch

Lakes

Community HS

Community HS 9/18

4 p.m.

Game

9/25

9 a.m.

Meet

Lakes

Spring Valley

Community HS

Country Club

Grayslake Coop

Brae Lock Golf Course

9/29

11

Invitational

Warren

Bittersweet Golf

Township

Course

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Shephard’s Crook

a.m.

10/03

9 a.m.

Golf Course

10/06

TBD

IHSA Sectionals

TBD

TBD

10/12

TBD

IHSA State

TBD

TBD

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KYLE CHRISTIAN

SCHEDULE DATE

TIME

OPPONENT

LOCATION

8/20

4:30 p.m.

Crystal Lake Central

Home

8/21

6:30 p.m.

Belvidere

Belvidere HS

8/22

5 p.m.

Rockford Auburn

Home

8/31

4:45 p.m.

Illinois Math and Science Academy

Illinois Math and Science Academy

9/1

10 a.m.

Illinois Math and Science Academy

9/4

6:15 p.m.

9/5

VARSITY ROSTER No.

PLAYER NAME

GRADE

2

Brandon Pinto

11

Illinois Math and Science Academy

3

Adam Lynn

11

Zion-Benton

Home

4

Trevor Niznik

10

4:30 p.m.

Woodstock North

Woodstock North HS

5

Easton Herbon

12

9/6

6:15 p.m.

Round Lake High School

Round Lake HS

9/8

2:30 p.m.

Marian Central Catholic HS

Marian Central Catholic HS

6

Ian Gugel

12

9/11

6:15 p.m.

Vernon Hills

Home

7

Adrian Aguayo

11

9/13

6:15 p.m.

North Chicago

Home

8

Troy Coleman

10

9/17

6:30 a.m.

Westosha Central

Westosha Central HS

9

Joseph Kestian

12

9/20

6:15 p.m.

Grayslake North

Grayslake North HS

10

8 a.m.

Hampshire

Hampshire HS

Josh Lahti

12

9/22 9/25

6:15 p.m.

Lakes Community HS

Home

11

Christian Ortiz

12

9/27

6:15 p.m

Grayslake Central

Grayslake Central HS

15

Alexander Keeler

12

9/29

10 a.m

Hampshire

Hapshire HS

17

Joseph Whitall

12

10/1

6:30 p.m

Deerfield

Deerfield HS

18

Merrick Foote

11

10/2

6:15 p.m

Wauconda

Home

10/9

4:30 p.m

Grant

Home

24

Elijah Ruano

10

10/19

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

28

Aidan Trusky

10

10/26

TBD

IHSA Sectionals

TBD

31

Aidan Weir

10

10/30

TBD

IHSA Super Sectionals

TBD

11/2

TBD

IHSA State

TBD

[TOP] Coach M. McDermott, A. Weir, J. Lahti, C. Ortiz, A. Keeler, Coach C. Trout [MIDDLE] M. Foote, E. Ruano, J. Kestian, A. Trusky, E. Herbon, T. Niznik, T. Coleman [BOTTOM] I. Gugel, A. Lynn, B. Pinto, J. Whittall

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Keeler’s intensity leads the pack

S

occer isn’t just a sport for senior Alex Keeler, but a lifestyle. For the past four years, Keeler has been a member of the boys varsity soccer team at Antioch Community High School. His offensive skill and leadership are two components that have helped him to be named as team captain this year.

Keeler started at age 11, later than one would expect. He joined the Chicago Kickers Soccer Club and immediately became obsessed with the sport.

“When I first started, I was pretty decent at the sport, but wasn’t quite as competitive as I am now,” Keeler said.

“It’s definitely grown on me since I began to play more and become more competitive.”

Keeler’s favorite aspect of soccer is the intensity that comes along with tough competition in the sport.

“Soccer is just such a fast paced and nonstop sport that it never gets boring even after playing for so many years,” Keeler said. “The pace of the game keeps it interesting and makes it that much more competitive.”

When playing for the Sequoits, Keeler plays as a center midfielder, where he helps in both the offensive and defensive aspect of the game. His foot skills on the ball contribute to moving the ball up the field and creating an offensive attack.

His defense also helps the defenders have a back up and also an outlet in the middle of the field, when they look to move the ball forward.

Senior Ian Gugel thinks of Keeler as a player that can always be counted on, no matter what happens in a game.

“He always just has an attitude that can never make you upset,” Gugel said. “We could be having the worst game ever and his positive attitude just makes any situation better and causes him to be such a great leader for the team.”

Teammate junior Adam Lynn thinks of Keeler as someone who is just as competitive as him, which helped create a bond between the two players.

“Keeler and I became close teammates when I came into the team as a freshman and we both understand each other when it comes to the game of soccer,” Lynn said. “We both want the same goals for the team and for ourselves when it comes to our future.”

Keeler, along with other members of the varsity team have certain goals and aspirations for the season. His main goal as captain is to lead the team to win a regional championship and for himself to ultimately sign to a college by the end of the season to play at the next level.

Keeler is currently undecided on where he would like to attend college in the fall of 2019, but is being scouted by multiple schools between which he hopes to make a choice by the end of the season.

No matter where Keeler attends, his dedication and passion for his sport are sure to carry over and take him far in life.

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New coach, same team and drive

fter an up and down season and a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the crosstown rivals, the Sequoits boys varsity soccer team is currently gearing up and preparing for what appears to be an extremely promising season. But while there will be many returning faces to the team this year, one key position will be filled by someone new: the coach.

After ten years, over 100 wins, two regional championships and one sectional championship, Coach Marni Polakow has retired from coaching operations and new head coach Michael McDermott is ready to carry on the program’s legacy.

Sophomore defender Aidan Trusky shares similar goals to Keeler.

“I’m looking forward to be out there playing soccer everyday,” Trusky said. “I’m of course most excited to play Lakes.”

When it comes to goals for the season, Trusky aims to become a consistent starter and win regionals.

Many of the parents share the same goals as the players do.Trusky’’s mother, Julie Trusky, is looking forward to see how the team develops this year.

However, the players have moved on from the past and are all focusing on the future. To see what this season has in store, just ask senior mid-fielder Alex Keeler.

“I hope to see the team come together and have selfless play,” J. Trusky said. “I want to see leadership and see the players continue to improve.”

“I am looking forward to bringing the team together and having a successful and enjoyable season,” Keeler said. “I am looking forward to playing Lakes the most, as it is always intense and I am friends with most of the guys on the other team.”

With the game everyone is looking forward to, Lakes, happening on Tuesday, September 25, and other notable games being Grayslake Central on Thursday, September 27, and Grayslake North on Thursday, September 20; the season is shaping up to be a very promising one on the pitch.

Keeler has set some great goals for the season. Looking to win regionals as a team, as well as aiming for all-area and allconference, Keeler is ready to make this his best season yet.

JUNIOR VARSITY

[TOP] A. Scripture, N. Puzzo, N. Summerfelt, Coach S. Magnuson, S. Sazian, T. Mcguire, A. Sarpy [MIDDLE] J. Wold, N. Scofield, A. Patel, R. Day, N. Vogt, N. Greene, A. Titus, J. Ilkka [BOTTOM] N. Taylor, A. Redmond, A. Ibrahim, M. Forgie, L. Clauson, K. Tepper

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Despite all the unknowns of the coming season, one thing is for sure: the Sequoit soccer team is ready to play this upcoming fall.

FRESHMAN

[TOP] C. Ellers, E. Vazquez, K. Berger, Coach R. Vazquez, A. Correa, R. Ivanovas, M. Secketa [MIDDLE] B. Jurinek, C. Basovsky, C. Caya, R. Eifert, E. Medina Pineda, V. Manke [BOTTOM] D. Foote, F. Butkus, L. Mabus, R. Martinez

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Foote swings for the fences

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irls tennis is a sport that typically flies under the radar, but senior Piper Foote hopes to change that in the 2018 girls tennis season. The upcoming fall season marks Foote’s fourth year as a Sequoit tennis player. In 2015, Foote’s freshman year, tennis became a passion as she tried out for the team for the first time. Foote started on the JV team her first year, but quickly became a varsity athlete in her sophomore season. Foote has remained on the varsity team since then, alongside her doubles partner, senior Megan Lawrence. Each year, improving and having fun are what is most important to Foote. “[Playing with Piper] makes the sport way more enjoyable because we help each other out when we are down and learn from each other,” Lawrence said.

Foote loves being on the court and strives to always be her best both in tennis and in the other sports that she plays.

Foote is a three-sport athlete with softball and basketball making up the remainder of the triad. Although she sees softball as her primary sport, Foote also places lots of importance on her performance as a tennis player and a role model.

“I really want to try to help the younger girls who don’t have any tennis experience this year because I remember being in their shoes on my first day and how daunting it was,” Foote said.

Even though this is P. Foote’s last season playing tennis, her athletic career is not over. Foote looks forward to continuing in softball at Western Illinois University, where she earned a scholarship last year with her exemplary efforts both on the field and in the classroom.

“I’m really proud of how hard Piper has worked in school and in sports to get everything she’s earned,” Valerie Foote, mother of Piper, said.

Although Foote had many accomplishments so far in her athletic career, she hopes to add a state tennis title to her resume this season. Until then, Foote continues to play with passion in all her sports.

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JESSICA NETTGEN

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SCHEDULE

ROSTER

DATE

TIME

EVENT

OPPONENT

LOCATION

8/24

4:30 p.m.

Match

Vernon Hills

D117 Tennis Facility

PLAYER NAME

GRADE

8/25

9 a.m.

Quad

Quad

D117 Tennis Facility

Anna Baker

12

8/27

4:30 p.m.

Match

Woodlands Academy

D117 Tennis Facility

Jocelyn Cabuyadou

10

8/30

4:30 p.m.

Match

Round Lake HS

D117 Tennis Facility

8/31

4:30 p.m.

Match

Waukegan

D117 Tennis Facility

Aubryn Corey

12

9/1

8:30 a.m.

Invitational

Cary Grove

Cary Grove HS

Jenny Horner

11

9/6

4:30 p.m.

Match

Grant

D117 Tennis Facility

Olivia Hussain

9

9/8

8 a.m.

Invitational

Grayslake Central

Grayslake Central HS

Zaina Hussain

11

9/13

4:30 p.m.

Match

Grayslake North

D117 Tennis Facility

Angelique Ganong

10

9/19

4:30 p.m.

Match

Woodstock North

D117 Tennis Facility

Grace Goodman

11

9/20

4:30 p.m.

Match

Lakes Community HS

D117 Tennis Facility

Caitlyn Gsell

9

9/22

8:30 a.m.

Invitational

Lakes Community HS

D117 Tennis Facility

Alex Johnson

11

9/25

4:30 p.m.

Match

Grayslake Central

D117 Tennis Facility

Ellie Kiscellus

11

9/27

4:30 p.m.

Match

Wauconda

Wauconda HS

Amanda Paddock

10

9/29

9 a.m.

Quad

Warren HS

Warren HS O’Plaine Campus

Leah Rolland

12

10/3

4 p.m.

Match

Woodstock

D117 Tennis Facility

Samantha Sy

9

10/5

4:30 p.m.

NLCC Conference

NLCC

Grayslake North HS

Abigail Thomas

10

10/09

1 p.m.

Invitational

Lakes Community HS

D117 Tennis Facility

Faith Vesser

10

10/13

TBD

IHSA Sectionals

TBD

D117 Tennis Facility

Sierra Ward

11

Avery Weir

9

10/18

TBD

IHSA State

TBD

TBD

Hui Ting Zhao

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Tennis looks to make a racket in NLCC

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[TOP] A. Baker, A. Ganong, E. Kiscellus, A. Corey, A. Paddock, G. Goodman [ROW 3] Coach K. McNeil, J. Cabuyadao, E. Gardner, A. Selander, T. Zhao, Z, Hussain, Coach J. D’Andrea [ROW 2] M. Lawrence, L. Rolland, A. Johnson, J. Horner, A. Weir, S. Sy, P. Foote, F. Vesser [BOTTOM] C. Gsell, A. Thomas, S. Ward, A. Hussain

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ith a 7-6-0 record last year, the Sequoits are looking for a comeback in the 2018 season. Although they only had 18 team matches, the team is currently looking forward to making the most out of this year’s playable matches. Alumna Kelsey Neville used the matches and practices to her advantage and made history as the fifth person to qualify for state all four years of her high school career. Now, teammates are looking forward to making Neville’s state goal their own.

“My goal for this year is state and I am excited to begin the season with my new partner and work to achieve that goal together,” senior Piper Foote said.

Other team members, such as junior Sierra Ward, hope for a more strenuous

season so they can push themselves to be the best athlete possible. Ward was previously able to win one of the two third-place medals at conference last October hosted by Grayslake Central.

“I’m looking forward to playing different people at a more difficult level to really challenge myself because my regular season matches were not extremely challenging last year,” Ward said.

Senior Aubryn Corey is especially excited for her last year of playing tennis at the high school level and to rekindle past friendships with her teammates.

“This season I’m looking forward to seeing how our team has grown from last year and to winning some meets,” Corey said.

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volleyball CHARLIE BONGRATZ

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Weber takes to the net with high expectations

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lthough volleyball only requires a net and 12 people, it is a complex sport that involves quick reflexes and high flexibility. Senior Grace Weber is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court.

Weber started playing volleyball in the sixth grade at Antioch Upper Grade School and then advanced to club volleyball with the Stateline Volleyball Club. She has continued to play the sport ever since, but will not be continuing in college. As far as this season goes, Weber hopes it’ll be better than her last and loves what the sport has to offer.

“I love how volleyball is a team sport and I never get bored because no matter what you’re always moving,” Weber said.

When the team is out on the court, one can find Weber playing outside, which is located on the left side when facing the net. She loves the action the position entails, especially that is combines both front and back row duties. Each team member had their own responsibilities in order to secure a win for the team. Teammate and senior Rachel Phillips knows that Weber can perform when needed.

“Grace is a team player because whenever the team isn’t working together she’s the first to notice and always uses her

positive attitude to bring the team up and together,” Phillips said.

Her teammates are not the only ones who support her, as her biggest supporters are her parents.

“Grace loves volleyball and gives 100 percent effort to every practice and game,” Jennifer Weber said. “She is positive and encouraging to her teammates.”

When Weber is not participating in high school volleyball, she commits the majority of her time to the Stateline Volleyball Club. However, this time around she has a more laid back approach than usual.

“For this year, I am most excited for playing,” Weber said.

“I just want to have fun and enjoy it while it lasts.”

After this volleyball season, Weber plans to commit her time to preparing for college and living out her final year of high school to the best it can be.

“It’s sad that this is my last year of volleyball,” Weber said.

“I’ve always enjoyed volleyball in high school and I’m going to miss it a lot.”

To see Weber and the rest of the girls in action, come to any of the varsity volleyball games.

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VARSITY

[TOP] M. Moll, L. McKillips, Coach G. Bruns, G. Weber, C. Frieson [BOTTOM] S. Siedlecki, K. Vilardi, R. Phillips, A. Tommy, H. Benes, D. Scott

SCHEDULE

VARSITY ROSTER No.

DATE

TIME

EVENT

OPPONENT

LOCATION

8/21

6 p.m.

Game

Johnsburg

Home

8/25

8 p.m.

Invitational

Rockford East

Rockford East HS

9/6

6 p.m.

Game

Round Lake

Round Lake HS

9/8

9 a.m.

Invitational

Jefferson

Jefferson HS

9/13

6 p.m.

Game

North Chicago

Home

9/20

6 p.m.

Game

Grant

Home

PLAYER NAME

GRADE

9/21

6 p.m.

Game

Cary Grove

Cary Grove HS

1

Cenie Frieson

11

9/22

8 a.m.

Invitational

2

Delaney Scott

11

Harvest Christian Academy

Harvest Christian Academy

3

Hannah Benes

9

9/27

6 p.m.

Game

Grayslake North

Grayslake North HS

6

Katie Vilardi

12

9/28

6 p.m.

Game

Mundelein

Home

8

Sierra Siedlecki

11

10/3

6 p.m.

Game

Lakes

Home

10/6

9 a.m.

Invitational

Varied

Home

10

Grace Weber

12

10/11

6 p.m.

Game

Grayslake Central

Grayslake Central HS

11

Rachel Phillwips

12

10/13

8 a.m.

Invitational

Richmond Burton

Richmond Burton HS

12

Ayanna Tommy

11

10/18

6 p.m.

Game

Wauconda

Home

13

Maiah Moll

10

10/22

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Home

14

Lexington McKillips

11

10/23

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Home

29

Lily Regnier

12

10/24

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Home

10/25

TBD

IHSA Regionals

TBD

Home

10/29

TBD

IHSA Sectionals

TBD

TBD

11/2

TBD

IHSA Super Sectionals

TBD

TBD

11/9

TBD

IHSA State

TBD

TBD

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JUNIOR VARSITY

CHARLIE BONGRATZ

[TOP] Coach E. Skoog, E. Echterling, J. Shaputis, M. Meisinger, T. Jones [BOTTOM] B. Clark, C. Martinez, E. Nordhaus, A. Rhodes

SOPHOMORE

[TOP] G. Policht, V. Henkel, E. Miller, A. Lindstrom, K. Weldon, T. Elfering [BOTTOM] S. Vilardi, T. Jackel, T. Wolf, A. Paulino, E. Gillespie

FRESHMAN

Hitting hard for another postseason title

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uring the 2017 season, the girls varsity volleyball team had a rocky start both with the addition of a new head coach, Greg Bruns, and filling the spots of the previously senior-heavy team; however, that didn’t stop them from putting 100 percent effort into the season. Their optimism allowed the girls to take many teams by surprise as they were not predicted to be as successful as they turned out to be at the conclusion of their last game.

“I feel like we were definitely the underdogs of conference,” varsity volleyball player and junior Cenie Frieson said. “No one expected us to do as good as we ended up doing.”

Their season ended with a record of 13-5-1.

Fortunately, the 2018 season appears promising as returning athletes, as well as many new faces, work hard to capture the spirit and talent of the varsity girls volleyball team. This season they are attempting to achieve new goals, hopefully moving farther than the previous year of being regional champions. ¨This year, our team is really pushing to make it to state,¨ junior Lexington McKillips said. ¨In the end, our ultimate goal is to place at finals.¨

[TOP] I. Roberts, K. Buehlman, Coach A. Strom, A. Narlock, H. Russo [MIDDLE] H. Menzies, A. Marcell, A. Larson, J. Gonzalez, S. Schaffer, G. Yeager [BOTTOM] M. Ayon, L. Corley, A. Rizzo, M. Rietschel

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