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Athletics
Summaries contributed by coaches and athletics administrative assistant Joe Lizana.
FOOTBALL 4-5
The Greyhounds finished with their best record in four years, narrowly missing qualifying for the playoffs. The team had several exciting games, including a last-second loss to the eventual Conference champion, its first A Conference victory in four years, and a game-winning field goal in overtime.
The team had four All-Conference selections: Miles Roberts ’23 (center), Ahmir Crawley ’23 (defensive tackle), Kam Custis ’24 (defensive end), and Dejuan Lane ’24 (safety), all who will return to next year’s squad. Ke’Yon Torain ’22 will continue his career at Bowie State while wide receiver Kolt Pearce ’22 will join the team at Penn State.
The future of Gilman football is very bright. The roster boasted 60 players with only seven graduating seniors. Nick Bach, the head coach for the last four seasons, has built a solid foundation for the program. Coach Bach has accepted a position in Georgia and will hand the football program over to the new coach, Scott Van Zile.
SCOTT VAN ZILE IS THE NEXT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
Gilman School is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Van Zile to the position of head football coach and physical education teacher. Van Zile brings a wealth of experience as a longtime Division I college football assistant coach and a head coach at neighboring St. Paul’s School for Boys.
Van Zile’s college coaching résumé includes 13 years at Monmouth University, as well as stints at Elon University and Towson University, where he is an alumnus. His focus at the college level was the offensive side of the ball, where he has coached a variety of positions and served as an offensive coordinator. Coach Van Zile also served as the recruiting coordinator at Towson.
Van Zile spent the past two years leading St. Paul’s football program and teaching physical education in their middle school. In that short time, he became a beloved figure on campus to boys and teachers alike.
“The future of Gilman football is bright as we welcome Coach Van Zile into the Greyhound family,” said Director of Athletics T. Russell Wrenn ’96 in a letter to the Gilman community.
WATER POLO
TEAM RECORD: 12-7 / MIAA RECORD: 6-5
(Lost to McDonogh in the semifinal of the MIAA Championship. Gilman finished third place in the MIAA)
Captain Jack Nuermberger ’22 had a breakout year on offense, while his co-captain TJ Matteini ’22 contributed vastly both offensively and defensively. They had good support from Drew Garvey ’23 and Timothy Brooks ’23, who also contributed on both sides of the ball. In addition, Nuermberger, Matteini, and Brooks were selected for the All-MIAA team.
With the maturity and experience gained over the 2021 season, the team and coaching staff are excited for a higher level of play in the fall of 2022.
CROSS COUNTRY 4-3
The cross country team began their season in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at the Bulldog Invitational. This was followed by two first-place finishes at the Greenspring Valley Invitational and the Maryland Cross Country Invitational. The final Invitational prior to Conference competition was the Skip Grant Invitational where the Greyhounds captured second place.
The Hounds produced solid results in Conference meets with a 4-3 record, and a fourth-place finish at the MIAA Conference meet. The season ended on a high note in November with a second-place finish at the Maryland Private School Championship, held at Georgetown Prep.
The highlight of the cross country season was the opportunity for Gilman to host a meet. The meet was held at St. Mary’s Seminary, located directly across the street from campus, and it was a huge success. The Greyhound faithful turned out strong to support the team, and the boys had a great day. Gilman is looking forward to hosting this meet again in the fall of 2022.
The squad was led by team captain Pieter Heesters ’22, who received MIAA All-Conference honors. Ryan Collins ’24 and Nathan Koshy ’ 24 were also strong contributors who will lead next year’s team.
VOLLEYBALL 19-1
Varsity volleyball enjoyed an outstanding season, realizing a 19-1 record and winning the MIAA championship.
The Greyhounds focused on skills and development on and off the court. During each practice and game, the team reviewed and measured progress made toward achieving their preseason goals, an approach that produced purposeful improvement and team spirit. Team objectives were met by emphasizing the advancement of the program, and de-emphasizing individual statistics.
The 16-man roster was led by a strong senior class comprised of nine players: Wesley DeCosta ’22, Alex Garrison ’22 (All-MIAA), Fletcher Goodell ’22, Charlie Guyton ’22 (All-MIAA), Michael Hemker ’ 22 (All-MIAA), Gobi Hernandez ’22, Morgan Mednick ’22, Nico Shelby ’ 22, and Will Wittstadt ’22.
Next year’s squad, which will be led by returning All-Conference performer Seth Lindt ’23, will need to refocus and reload. Not only will the Hounds lose nine seniors but they will also graduate five of seven starters. The team and coaches believe they are up to the challenge and are excited about the fall season.
SOCCER10-11
The Gilman soccer team narrowly missed making the playoffs in 2021 with a record of 10 wins and 11 losses. This was the first time in several years the Hounds did not make the playoffs but the squad viewed the season as a success. The team worked hard, showed continual improvement and were competitive in each contest. The competitive drive and development was evident late in the season when the Greyhounds defeated nationally ranked Calvert Hall 1-0.
Several Greyhounds had outstanding seasons and earned yearend recognition. Carter Capodanno ’22, who was an All-MIAA Conference selection, will continue his soccer career at Loyola University in the fall. Elijah Brijbasi ’23 emerged as one of the state’s premiere players and secured All-Conference and First Team AllState honors. Joshua Melancon ’23 was the team’s leading scorer and proved that he will be a prominent player for Gilman next season.
The Greyhounds are very excited about next year and the immediate future. The squad returns six starters and has a tremendous group of young talented players in the program.
SWIMMING
TEAM RECORD: 3-2 THIRD-PLACE FINISH AT MIAA CHAMPIONSHIP
Senior captain and Johns Hopkins University commit Bryce Lloyd ’22 wrapped up his prolific Gilman swimming career bettering his 100 backstroke school record (50.72 seconds), as well as helping the 200 free relay of Timothy Brooks ’23, Brody Schrepfer ’23, and Jackson Heether ’25 to a new school record.
Lloyd now holds four individual school records (100 free, 200 free, 100 fly, and 100 back) and is on all three (200 free relay, 400 free relay, and 200 medley relay) record-setting relays!
SQUASH14-3
The 2021-2022 Gilman squash team had a dominant season. The Hounds opened up against national powers Conestoga and Haverford. After dropping these two matches, Gilman’s squash team went 9-0 in Conference competition and swept the Conference tournament. Upon securing the MIAA Conference championship crown, the Greyhounds headed to Nationals.
At Nationals, (Division 1), Gilman went 3-1 and finished the year as the ninth-ranked high school team in the country. The Greyhounds’ final victory at Nationals was against Conestoga, avenging an earlier season defeat.
Gilman’s squash team is poised for another strong performance next year. The Hounds return eight of their top nine players, losing only Caleb Woo ’22, who was named All-Conference this year. Returning to the Gilman squash team next season will be All-MIAA Conference performers Tommy Soltanian ’23, Isaac Mitchell ’24, Jason Sutton ’ 23, and Charlie Fenwick ’23.
ICE HOCKEY7-4-1
Gilman’s varsity hockey team entered the 2021-2022 season seeking its third consecutive B Conference championship. The season presented many obstacles including ice shortages, COVID delays and rescheduled games. The 13 seniors on this year’s squad led the team past the many challenges to achieve a 7-4-1 record and a berth in the Conference playoffs. The Greyhounds advanced to the semifinals but lost in overtime to the eventual Conference champions.
This year’s Hounds on ice were led by All-Conference Oscar Woloson ’23, (19 goals and 10 assists). Other major contributors included two All-Conference performers, Kyle Morris ’22 and goalie Ryan Alevizatos ’22.
TREVOR SHATTUCK IS THE NEXT VARSITY ICE HOCKEY COACH
Upper School science teacher Trevor Shattuck will take over as the varsity ice hockey head coach after 11 years as JV coach (and 16 years coaching ice hockey in the league — his first five at Severn before coming to Gilman). He succeeds Zach Collins, who, after 15 years as Gilman’s varsity ice hockey coach, stepped down in order to pursue new professional opportunities and spend more time with his family.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Shattuck will continue to teach Upper School science and serve as an advisor to Upper School students.
The Gilman basketball team had an exciting and productive year. The team finished 10-12 in the regular season and had momentum entering the Conference tournament. In the first round the Greyhounds knocked off rival McDonogh, advancing to the quarterfinals. Their opponent in the semifinal round was Saint Frances Academy, which was the #1 seed in the tournament and ranked #24 nationally. After trailing by 21 points at halftime, the Hounds caught fire and bested Saint Frances 70-69. The Gilman victory propelled the Greyhounds into the semifinals for the first time in School history. Unfortunately, the team ran out of magic and were eliminated in the semifinals.
The undisputed catalyst of the team was Christian Winborne ’22 who will continue his basketball journey at St. Joseph’s University. Winborne was named All-MIAA and First Team All-Metro. He led the Conference in scoring both as a junior and a senior, scoring an incredible 1,067 points as a Greyhound (20.1 points per game average). Christian achieved these impressive statistics in only 53 games. He was named All-Conference as a sophomore and senior (no All-Conference selections were made his junior year due to COVID and an abbreviated season).
Other leaders on the hardwood were “Mr. Everything” Jalen Marshall ’22 and “Big Man” Kolt Pearce ’22. Returning starters Dejuan Lane ’24, Yasir Supreme ’24, and Matt Parker ’23 will take on larger roles next year along with returning players Luke Frankovich ’23, Hayden Carpenter ’23, Quin Horensky ’23, George Guyton ’24, and Tyler Marshall ’25.
Indoor track photo by John Nepolitan
INDOOR TRACK3RD PLACE
Gilman’s 2021-2022 indoor track team was led by captains Pieter Heesters ’22 and Donovan Young ’22. The Greyhounds were excited to be competing after the cancellation of last year’s season due to COVID restrictions. The captains led the team through strenuous workouts and unpredictable weather conditions. The combination of outstanding leadership and continued team effort produced constant and continued growth.
The indoor track team competed in five league meets this winter. The league did not keep score during regular-season meets due to health restrictions. However, in the MIAA championship meet the Greyhounds finished third out of 12 teams. Top performers at the Conference championship were All-MIAA Conference athletes Heesters, Young, and J.B. Brooks ’22.
At the conclusion of the MIAA season, Young, Brooks, and Jemmel Green ’25 competed in the New Balance Indoor Nationals held in New York City. This event is the country’s most prestigious indoor track competition. Brooks won first place in the Rising Stars 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.09. Young won a national championship and received All-American honors at the meet. His winning triplejump leap of 48 feet, 11.75 inches is a new MIAA and Maryland state record.
WRESTLING 8-3
Gilman grapplers had a breakout season in 2022.
The Gilman wrestling season began with the team winning the Knightmare Invitational at Parkville High School. In dual competition, the Hounds were 8-3 and finished fourth in the Conference out of 17 teams. In the MIAA championship, 11 of 14 wrestlers finished in the top six slots. In the Independent State Championship eight of 14 Gilman wrestlers finished in the top eight positions.
The Gilman wrestling program achieved these results by creating internal competition and relying on outstanding senior leadership. The squad was led by captains Dylan Kamenetz ’22, Daniel Griffin ’22, and Jack Nuermberger ’22 and Jack Goldman ’22. This senior leadership was on full display when practice was suspended mid-season for 20 days due to COVID restrictions. When practice resumed, the seniors led by example and inspired a strong finish to the season. This strong finish included a victory over McDonogh (first time in 20 years) and winning the Gilman Duals (first time in 35 years).
TENNIS10-1
The 2022 Gilman Greyhounds tennis team continued their unprecedented success winning their eighth consecutive MIAA title over Severn School and their 28th overall team title since 1958 (MSA, MIAA), the most of any Gilman team.
Senior captains Rohan Milak ’22 (Johns Hopkins University), Ben Cordish ’22 (Emory University), and Andrew Brinckerhoff ’22 (Lehigh University) led the way to an undefeated league season 8-0. Alex Nabit ’25 and George Khairallah ’24 went undefeated in league doubles with different partners.
Victories over Landon School and Potomac School allowed the Greyhounds to finish the season 10-1. The team also finished third place in the 16-team invitational tournament outside Philadelphia. This prestigious tournament capped off a very successful spring. Additionally, Andrew Hannan ’24, who is currently undefeated, led five Greyhounds into the MIAA All-Conference First Team for 2022. The future looks very bright for the Hounds.
LACROSSE7-11
This year’s Greyhounds were a young and scrappy lacrosse team. The squad developed and matured during the season and remained competitive in each contest. The young players showed enthusiasm in embracing new roles, which produced a positive energy and culture. The Hounds finished just shy of a 500 record but remained in the playoff hunt until the last week of the season. The highlight of the year was a victory over highly regarded and heavily favored Loyola Blakefield.
The Greyhounds were led by Kyle Morris ’22 (All-Conference goalie and Virginia commit), Chase Brody ’22 (Army commit), Ethan Villamater ’22 (Washington & Lee commit), and captain Bo Webster ’23.
The Gilman lacrosse program has a strong nucleus, and next year’s team will closely resemble this year’s roster. The Greyhounds will return with talented players who are proven leaders, with several players coming back from injury. The off-season focus will be growth in strength, speed, and size. A commitment in these off-season areas should produce a very successful campaign and a formidable unit next year.
BASEBALL 8-19
The Greyhounds fielded a very young squad this year that showed steady improvement throughout the season. As the year progressed, the Hounds gained momentum and ultimately secured a playoff spot.
The team was led by Cooper Sidell ’23, who was selected AllConference, and Colin McPherson ’23, who ended the year with a .389 batting average. Other team leaders included catcher Danny Leikus ’24 and junior Adam Hicks ’23.
The most improved player was Juno Yoon ’23, who led the team in stolen bases. The inspirational leader of the baseball team was Trevor Khouzami ’22 leading the team on the mound with the most relief appearances.
The Hounds return 10 players who started multiple games in the 2022 season. The number of returning starters and contributors to the Gilman baseball program is generating excitement for the Hounds’ future prospects. Look for the Gilman baseball team to make a strong showing next year.
GOLF 13-3-1
Gilman varsity golf had a strong spring that ultimately culminated with a second-place finish in A-Conference play. Despite a talented lineup and countless hours of preparation, the season ended with a hard-fought playoffs loss. Head coach Mike Wallace described his 2022 group as a “cohesive, dedicated, and selfless unit that featured positive contributions from a variety of players.” Leading the way for the Hounds were All-Conference players Bennett Espenshade ’24 and Max Bellone ’22, while Brayden Garrison ’24, Collin Snavely ’22, Charlie Fenwick ’23, Jack Bissonnette ’23, Tucker Hathaway ’ 22, Noah Johnson ’23, Tolliver Wyskiel ’23, and Tyler Grogan ’22 each found a way to additionally contribute to the collective success of the mission.
“This group was a selfless little army that took every swing for everyone else on the team, all year, and I’m so proud of our resilience. This group has also accumulated quite a few impressive stats along the way as well, several of which were modern era record-setting,” said Wallace. “We played with purpose every day, and we balanced the fun with the work in a way that makes it all come to life. This is a talented group, and one that certainly has the fire within. Our 2022 run was epic, and despite the sting of our unusual loss at the end, we played with class and honor, and we did it all together.” Next season is looking very bright for the golf team.
TRACK AND FIELD
During the 2022 season, captains Donovan Young ’22, Jalen Marshall ’ 22, Pieter Heesters ’22, and Max Chong ’22 led the Gilman track and field team to an MIAA dual record of 3-1, first place at the Woodward Relays, and third place at the MIAA Championships. Marshall, Young, and Brooks won All-MIAA honors. These excellent seniors also set several school records, including Marshall’s high jump (6'5"), Young’s triple jump (48'11.75"), and Brooks’s 110m HH (14.15) and 300m IH (37.06). Dejuan Lane ’24 joined these three athletes at the Penn Relays, where they set a new school record in the 4 x 100m (41.93) and made the National Final for the first time in School history. Jemmel Green ’25 joined Young and Brooks at New Balance Outdoor Nationals in June, and the team looks forward to building upon this success in the future.
2022 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
With proud families and coaches present, 13 senior athletes committed to college athletics for the fall 2022.
CHASE BRODY JB BROOKS CARTER CAPODANNO RILEY HOLCOMB
BRYCE LLOYD JALEN MARSHALL KYLE MORRIS KOLT PEARCE KE’YON TORAIN
ETHAN VILLAMATER
BASEBALL
Riley Holcomb Occidental
SOCCER
Carter Capodanno Loyola University
BASKETBALL
Christian Winborne St. Joseph’s University
SWIMMING
Bryce Lloyd Johns Hopkins University
CRAIG WILLIAMS
FOOTBALL
Kolt Pearce Penn State Ke’Yon Torain Bowie State University
CHRISTIAN WINBORNE
TRACK & FIELD
JB Brooks University of Mississippi Jalen Marshall North Carolina A&T State University Donovan Young University of Maryland, Baltimore County
DONOVAN YOUNG
LACROSSE
Chase Brody United States Military Academy West Point Kyle Morris University of Virginia Ethan Villamater Washington & Lee University
Craig Williams Hampton University
SIGNING DAY BY THE NUMBERS
13 students
13 schools from Maryland to California 7 Sports 11% of the Class of 2022 will play a sport at the college level.
Athletic Buzz
GILMAN’S SAILING TEAM TAKES FIRST PLACE
On Saturday, March 26, Gilman’s sailing team had its debut regatta. Gilman tier 1, led by world champion sailor and team captain Luke Woodworth ’23, took first place in A fleet. Gilman’s A Fleet boat was captained by Woodworth and crewed by Liam Rivers ’25. The B fleet boat was captained by Thor Cohen ’25 and crewed by Jonah Milstone ’25.
IMPRESSIVE SHOWINGS AT NEW BALANCE INDOOR TRACK NATIONALS; YOUNG ’22 A NATIONAL CHAMPION AFTER TRIPLE JUMP WIN
It was a big weekend for several Gilman athletes at the New Balance Nationals: Indoor held over the weekend of March 13 in New York.
Donovan Young ’22: First place in the Championship Triple Jump (48‑11.75), and ninth place in the Championship Long Jump (22‑4.50), which set a new state, league, and Gilman record in the triple jump. JB Brooks ’22: First place in the Rising Star 60m Hurdles (8.09), which set a new Gilman record in the hurdles.
Jemmel Green ’25 set two personal bests: Eighth place in the Freshman 800 (2:05.40), and 14th place in the Freshman Mile (4:37.56).
Over the same weekend, Donovan ended his high school athletic career as a national champion after taking first place in the Boys Triple Jump Championship event. Donovan’s mark of 48'11.75" is a new Maryland state record and is a major addition to an already successful athletic career to date.
“I’ve never won a national meet; I’ve always come close but never quite got it,” said Donovan in a post-meet interview with RunnerSpace.com. “So, for me to come out my senior year, it was something special, and I know when it matters, I can put something out there and compete with the best.”
GILMAN SQUASH COMES IN #9 AT US HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS
Over the weekend of February 24‑27, Gilman’s varsity squash team traveled to Philadelphia to compete in the 2022 US High School Nationals. The Hounds were seeded #10 in the first division at Nationals, which consists of the top 16 teams in the country. Despite losing a hard-fought match (5‑2) to St. Paul’s (New Hampshire) in the first round of the main draw, Gilman went on to win the most consecutive matches at Nationals in the program’s history. En route to the ninthtenth playoff, the Hounds beat two perennially strong programs from Massachusetts: Belmont Hill School (5‑2) and Andover (4‑3). These wins led Gilman into a rematch against Conestoga High School from Pennsylvania, to whom the Hounds lost 4‑3 in the regular season.
WINBORNE ’22 GROWS INTO BASKETBALL STAR AT GILMAN
Christian Winborne ’22 was featured in the Baltimore Sun on Sunday, January 23 about his commitment to basketball and his achievements so far. “I try to [practice] every day because that’s the only way to see true progress — if you keep going and going and going,” he said in the piece. Read the whole article at baltimoresun.com.
HOUNDS WIN FRANKLIN ’50 GILMAN DUALS, FIRST TIME SINCE 1987
For the first time since 1987, the Hounds won the Haswell M. Franklin ’50 Gilman Duals with victories over The Kiski School (Pennsylvania), St Benedict’s (New Jersey), and Green Farms Academy (Connecticut) on Saturday, January 15.
LLOYD ’22 QUALIFIES FOR SCHOLASTIC ALL AMERICAN TEAM
In October 2021, Bryce Lloyd ’22, a varsity swimmer since his freshman year and Cum Laude Society inductee, qualified for the Scholastic All American Team for USA Swimming by swimming a Winter Junior National qualifying time in the 200 backstroke while achieving a grade point average above 3.5 for the 2020‑2021 school year.