Sports Recaps
ATHLETICS
also named All-Ohio 2nd Team. Seniors Teah Haag and Kate Costantini were named Academic All-Ohio. Teah Haag ‘21: “I’ll never forget the feeling in the locker room after we beat Hoban. We knew all of us had to leave everything on the field. I was proud of my sisters for fighting for each other. That’s when I knew we were a family. Our coaches and parents were so proud of us.”
MEN ’ S SOCCER 2020 Record: 8-7-4. Playoffs: Made it to the District Finals but fell to Hudson. This was the furthest WJ has gone since 2014. Goalkeeper, Liam Horgan ‘21 was named AllDistrict 1st Team. Michael Delprete ‘21 & Pryce Pitchford ‘22 were named 2nd Team All-District. Sam Haslinger, Riley Madden & Jack Burke earned Honorable Mentions. The strong veteran leadership, mixed with solid underclassmen, put the Warriors in a great position to make a playoff run this year. Coach Tony Catanzarite: “This year was different with no preseason scrimmages, COVID restrictions, and a constant uncertainty. Regardless, this team improved each game.”
WOMEN ’ S SOCCER 2020 Record: 11-3-5 Playoffs: Beat Lakeside 9-0 in round 2, beat Stow 3-0 in the District Semifinals, and lost to Twinsburg 1-2 in the District Final. One season highlight was beating undefeated Hoban 1-0 at home. Another highlight was having a different alumni player write to the team for each game. The team learned so much about alumni who paved the way. Natalie Shimmel ’23 led in scoring with 17 goals & 14 assists. Natalie & Molly Gray ‘22 were named All-District 1st Team. Molly was
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Lis Ptacek ‘21: “One of my favorite moments was when the team got to meet alum, Colleen Hoban. Before the game, we all made a bunch of posters. We hung them up around the field and had a ceremony for her at halftime to welcome her home! It was really amazing that we were all able to meet one of the best players that had ever played at Walsh!” Mia DeAngelis ‘21: “For the Stow game [playoffs], our energy going in was contagious. Everyone wanted to play their best for the person next to them and for past players. It was amazing to see every girl play for and with their teammates. The support from past alumni, coaches, and each other is what helped us succeed. I will never forget that.” One of the best games was the Hoban game. Hoban was 11-0, had scored 51 goals, and were led by a senior who had scored 32 goals. The girls were incredibly determined and focused that we scored in the first minute of the game. What followed was incredible defense for 79 minutes, and WJ took home the win.
MEN ’ S GOLF (2020) Led by Senior
Captain Ben Cors ‘21, Clark Nemer ‘22, Parker Kufel ‘22, and Josh Weiner ‘23, the Warriors tried to continue State Championship finals appearances in 7 of the past 8 years. The team finished with 13 (of 17) top 5 team finishes, and 11 team scores under 310. They won the Ashland & Cathedral Prep Invite, as well as runner-up at the St. Ed’s Invite, NCL Championship & Sectionals. One reason for this was the off-season advancement and dedication of Cors, Nemer, & Kufel who greatly improved their fitness in preparation of the
