VARSITY: LACROSSE

FRONT ROW (L-R) Spear Gorelick, Nathan Moreland, Will Larsh, Knox Hutcheson, Landon Lashley, Ben Hodge, Bo Ughetta, Watts Humphrey, Davis Hord

SECOND ROW (L-R) Mack Hutcheson, Murphy Tye, Bryce Hoben, Burke Denny, Jack Hall, Rollins Elliott, Talbot Harris, Walker Simerville, Henri Snoots, Will Robelen, Carson Clutter, Harrison Morrill, Dallas Chapman

BACK ROW (L-R) JV Head /Varsity Assistant Coach. John Grosse, Assistant Coach Tony Smith, Head Coach Dick Sipperly, Dylan Mulligan, Banks Cutter, Phillip Hullinger, Carter Siegel, Alex Baldechi, Matthew Flynn, Assistant Coach Matt Kopley, JV Assistant /Varsity Assistant Coach Ryan Bonner

NOT PICTURED Jake Rogers, Jerry Singleton and Assistant Coach Kevin Gowin

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It’s always a good day to have a great day!

Alex joined the Latin community and became a starter on the varsity team as a freshman. He leads the team in scoring this season, and his coaches say he has continually improved his skills and his knack for finishing. He is a strong, but quiet leader, who clearly cares for everyone on the team. If Alex could leave one gift behind for the team, he would leave them a new turf field for practice. His advice for younger Hawks is take advantage of your time and enjoy childhood. He would like to thank both of his parents, as well as Coach Sip, for supporting him throughout his lacrosse career and providing him with an amazing high school experience. Next year, Alex will be attending the University of Denver.

After being injured through his junior season, Bryce’s favorite lacrosse moment so far was having 19 saves against Marvin Ridge in one of the first games of the season. He says it, “felt nice to play very well in a Charlotte Latin high school game again.” To younger Hawks, Bryce says, “The trick to gaining confidence in the lacrosse field is gaining confidence in other aspects of your life. The stronger you feel physically the stronger you will play mentally.” Bryce would also like to thank Coach Sip for supporting him through two missed seasons: one due to Covid and the other to injury. And for helping him whenever he needed it. Coach Sip describes Bryce as a strong team leader, whose toughness and example in the goal raises the level of play for the entire team. Next year, Bryce will continue his academic and lacrosse careers at High Point University.

Harrison is recognized by his coaches as having an outstanding work ethic. Harrison started playing lacrosse in Upper School and quickly became a solid defender, but still worked tirelessly to improve. Harrison has been a great role model and friend for his teammates. If he could leave one gift for the team, he’d give them Chick-Fil-A gift cards because that’s where they eat before late games. Harrison would like to thank Coach Sip for teaching him everything he knows about lacrosse and for shaping him into the person he’s become. Harrison says he has always looked up to Coach Sip and wishes him a great retirement after this season because he truly deserves it. Next year, Harrison plans to study business or sports management at Ole Miss.

New to the team this year, Jerry’s well-timed jokes and stories have added levity to the team environment. Coach Sip says Jerry has put in extra individual work and has shown a lot of improvement in his lacrosse skills. He has good speed and makes the most of his opportunities to play. Jerry’s favorite moment with the team so far has been the trip to Savannah. His advice to younger Hawks is to cherish your time at Latin. Jerry says he has had such a great time at Latin and he wishes he had taken time to enjoy it more rather than worrying about the next upcoming thing. Next year, Jerry plans to attend East Carolina to study finance with the intention of becoming an investment banker.