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LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2021 TORREYS FALL SPORTS

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LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY HAS BEEN DEVELOPING SCHOLARS, ARTISTS, AND ATHLETES OF CHARACTER SINCE 1926. While many schools have fine scholars, artists, and athletes, LJCDS is wonderfully unique because it endeavors to foster growth in every individual student on campus as a scholar, an artist, and an athlete. And, as the Country Day community works to develop its young thinkers, actors and ball players, it does so with a constant focus on honesty, integrity and service towards others. La Jolla Country Day believes that sound character is every bit as important as being smart, creative, and physically skilled. Because we are in the business of fostering scholars, artists, and athletes of character, athletics at La Jolla Country Day is a vital component of each student’s educational process. Country Day teaches physical education classes to every child ages 3 through the 8th grade, five days per week. LJCDS fields 19 middle school and 34 upper school programs and almost 100 teams will compete in Torrey Blue in 2020-21. In recent years the Torreys have won league, conference, regional and/or state championships in men’s cross-country, football, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, softball, men’s swimming, men’s water polo, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s tennis. Moreover, Country Day prepares its student-athletes to compete at the next level; Twenty-five members of the class of 2020 will play basketball (6), baseball (5), football (4), lacrosse (4), soccer (2), volleyball (2), and water polo (1) at the college level at some of the best schools in the country including Harvard, Colombia, MIT, NYU, Johns Hopkins, Oregon and many more. Sixty-eight former Torreys will compete for the nation’s finest college athletic programs in 2020-21, including eleven in the Ivy League. In all, seventy-four former Torreys will compete at the college and professional levels in 2019-20. Our football, cross country, track & field, field hockey, golf, tennis, and swim & dive programs are vital components of Big Blue Athletics and do much to foster Torrey Pride on our campus. I join you in cheering for our studentathletes as they bring honor to themselves, their families, their teams and their school community.

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LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2021 TORREYS FALL SPORTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TORREYS

F OO T B A L L 1 0 CROSS COUN T RY

T R A CK & F IE L D

F IE L D HOCK E Y

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HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE FOOTBALL

THE 2021 SPRING FOOTBALL TORREYS LOOK TO REPLACE SOME KEY PLAYERS FROM AN 8-4, CIF SEMI-FINALIST, AND RECORD-BREAKING 2019 SQUAD. The quarterback position consists of a competitive battle between Matthew Davis ’22, and Bito Bass-Sulpizio ’23, who both offer key abilities to lead our Torrey Raid Offense. Whoever is throwing the ball around the field will have plenty of options to throw to in returning All-League and 100+ catch WR and captain Daniel Rosenberg ’21, as well other returners Mondo Nishiba ’22, Evan Hiremath ’22, and Charlie Gooding ’23, and newcomers Anthony Aruffo ’23 and Jaden Mangini ’24 will also add depth to our offensive firepower. The Hogs on the offensive line will be anchored by three-year starters and captains Owen Benjamin ’21 and Devin Longenecker ‘21, and All-League Sam Alligood ’22. Captain Michael Gibbs ’21 will join the line along with Sam Geddes ’22, Evan Estrada ’23 and Kyle Minasian ‘24. The defense will be led by Gibbs at linebacker, Rosenberg and Nishiba at safety, and Alligood on the defensive line. Anthony Aruffo ‘23, Jaden Mangini ’24, and Chris Hughes ’24 will round out our linebackers, with Longenecker, Benjamin, Geddes and Estrada providing depth on the defensive line. The defensive backs will have plenty of depth and experience in Hiremath, Gooding, Oliver Stephenson ’23, and a crew of talented freshmen. The Torreys play a competitive schedule in the Coastal League and look to continue to build on their traditions and add more bricks to their wall this spring! ONE TREE, ONE TEAM, TORREY PRIDE!

Tyler Hales >> HEAD COACH, SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR Tyler Hales enters his 7th season as Head Football Coach with a 43-32 career record. Before replacing legendary Coach and current Athletic Director Jeff Hutzler at the helm, he served as a member of the Torrey football staff as the Defensive Coordinator from 2010-2013 and as an assistant since 2007, coaching Quarterbacks and Defensive Backs. Hales helped lead the Torreys to their first 11man CIF Championship in 2014, his first year as head coach. In 2016, the Torreys won their most games in school history (12) and earned the first Southern Regional State Title (5A) and Division 4 CIF Championship for LJCDS. Coach Hales also spent 8 years as an assistant in Coach John Edman’s championship Torrey baseball program from 2007-2013 and 2019. Additionally, Coach Hales teaches 8th Grade US History at Country Day, and he has taught in the Middle School since 2009. He worked in the Lower School for two years prior to moving to the Middle School. He has been a member of the American Football Coaches Association since 2008 and is also a member of the National Football Foundation. The Rotary Club of San Diego honored Coach Hales with a Community Service Award in 2012. Coach Hales started at quarterback for Lexington High School, Lexington, Mass. and was named 1st team all-league QB and team MVP in 2001. Coach Hales was a 3-year letterman for a Minutemen baseball team that won 2 league championships. Coach Hales was selected to the 1st team all-league team as a first baseman in 2002.

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Carmy Cesaire, Jr. >> ASSISTANT HC, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, QUARTERBACKS Carmy Cesaire Jr. returns for his eighth season as the Offensive Coordinator at La Jolla Country Day. Coach Cesaire led one of the most productive offenses in San Diego history in 2016, breaking records for most total yards in a season and becoming only the second team in county history to score over 700 points. Coach Cesaire spent 2012 as the JV Head Coach and JV offensive coordinator at Scripps Ranch High School after coaching the Torrey running backs and linebackers in 2011. From 20052011 Coach Cesaire coached football and basketball at his alma mater, DIII Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg, MA), coaching receivers, defensive backs and serving as co-defensive coordinator during the 2009 season. Coach Cesaire graduated from Fitchburg State with a degree in psychology while setting several FSU football single season and career records. Coach Cesaire, a two year captain, still holds records for career catches (132) and career yards (2036) and ranks 2nd in Falcon football history with 16 career touchdown receptions. Coach Cesaire is also in his fourth year teaching at LJCDS in the PE Department. He lives in Scripps Ranch, CA with his wife Dianne, daughters Yazmine (22), Gabrielle (13, LJCDS 8th grader) and son Quentin (11, LJCDS 7th grader). Carmy’s younger brother, Jacques, played defensive end for 9 years with the San Diego Chargers and is currently on the coaching staff of the Buffalo Bills.

Martin Mays >> DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, LINEBACKERS, WIDE RECIEVERS Martin Mays is beginning his second season as the Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach. Martin also teaches History in the Middle School. In 2018 Martin spent the season at Poway HS as the Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach and also served as the Recruiting Coordinator. Poway finished the season as Palomar League Champs and made it to the CIF Division II Quarterfinals. Martin also spent the 2018-2019 school year teaching Language Arts and Social Studies at St. Columba Catholic School. Previously Martin spent three years at Loyola High School (Los Angeles) where he was the Co-Defensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator, and Defensive Backs Coach. He also taught PE, Lifetime Fitness, and Junior Advisory. While at Loyola, twelve of their defensive backs earned all-league honors in the very competitive Mission League. Originally from Oregon, he was previously an assistant at the University of San Diego for the 2014 Pioneer League Champions. In 2013 he was the Special Teams Coordinator and Cornerbacks Coach at Orange Coast College. From 2011-12 he was the Defensive Backs Coach at the University of Redlands. Every defensive back on the team received ALL-SCIAC honors in 2012. Martin was a four-year Wide Receiver/Defensive Back for the three-time Northwest Conference Champions and the 2004 Division III National Champions, Linfield College.

Kevin Reaume >> OFFENSIVE LINE, DEFENSIVE LINE, STRENGTH COACH Coach Kevin Reaume enters his 27th year coaching football at LJCDS and his 11th year as the program’s full-time strength and conditioning coach. Coach Reaume also teaches lower, middle and upper school physical education and serves as Country Day’s head men’s and women’s track and field coach. His track teams have captured 8 men’s and 5 women’s Coastal Conference championships. A native of Windsor, Ontario, Coach Reaume was a standout football, basketball and track athlete at F.J. Brennan High School where he was named to 2 All-City Football and 2 All-City Basketball teams and was a city, regional and provincial champion thrower in track. Coach Reaume played football at St. Frances Xavier University and graduated with a BS in Human Kinetics in 1985. While playing for the X-Men, Coach Reaume was a 2-time all-league defensive end and was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts of the C.F.L.

FOOTBALL

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Indigo Dow >> WIDE RECEIVERS, DEFENSIVE BACKS Indigo Dow returns as a wide receiver coach in his fifth year coaching at La Jolla Country Day School. Coach Dow also works with the defensive backs. Coach Dow is an 8th grade history teacher and advisor and will be entering a new role as Middle School Dean of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement. Coach Dow spent 2014 as the JV Head Coach and Varsity receivers and defensive backs coach at the Pingry School, after coaching the receivers and defensive backs at Pingry in 2013. Coach Dow graduated from Colby College in 2013, where he majored in American Studies and minored in Anthropology. Coach Dow played wide receiver at Colby College and was honored as a Colby Football Ironman in 2013.

James Rossi >> OFFENSIVE LINE, DEFENSIVE LINE, JV ASSISTANT James Rossi returns for his third season on the LJCDS coaching staff, working with the offensive and defensive linemen. Coach Rossi graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in economics. While at Navy, he was a three year starter at center and was voted team captain as a senior. Coach Rossi was on the Rimington Trophy watch list, awarded to the nation's most outstanding center, as a junior and senior as well as being selected to the Independent All-Decade Team. He led his senior class to four straight bowl games, four straight Commander-in-Chief's trophy wins, and they were the first class from any service academy to go 8-0 against the other two service academies. Coach Rossi grew up in Buda, TX where he earned 8 varsity letters at Jack C. Hays High School in football, powerlifting, and track. He moved to San Diego while he was in the Navy and currently works as a financial advisor in La Jolla.

Deane Mellor >> RUNNING BACKS, LINEBACKERS, JV HEAD COACH Coach Mellor begins his fifth year on the Torrey football coaching staff, coaching running backs and linebackers. Coach Mellor first joined the Torrey family in 2012 and he brings strong knowledge and passion for the game to Coach Hales' staff. Coach Mellor played collegiate lacrosse for McDaniel College in Maryland and graduated in 2011. Coach Mellor was a Lacrosse High School All-American for Wilmington Friends School in Delaware, where he was also a 3-sport student-athlete. Coach Mellor is also the Varsity Head Men's Lacrosse Coach who took his team to the D1 CIF Finals in 2019, and he coaches Middle School flag football and basketball at LJCDS. Coach Mellor and his wife Lindsay are the parents of one dog, Nash (4).

Brandon Payne >> WIDE RECEIVERS, DEFENSIVE BACKS Brandon Payne enters his second year of coaching football at La Jolla Country Day. Coach Payne was born and raised in San Diego. He attended Mira Mesa High School where he played football, basketball and lacrosse. Coach Payne then attended Grossmont Community College to continue his football career. He then went on to earn a football scholarship to play at the University of Mary (D2) in Bismarck, North Dakota where he started at safety and corner for 2 years. He finished his career with an Accounting Degree which helped him land a job in the advisory accounting department at LPL Financial back in his home town of San Diego.

FOOTBALL

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Deion Stratton >> WIDE RECEIVERS, DEFENSIVE BACKS, JV ASSISTANT Coach Deion Stratton is returning for his third year at LJCDS and will be coaching the wide receivers. He was the women’s basketball JV head coach last year and he also coaches Middle School flag football and basketball. Upon graduating from Patrick Henry High School where coach Stratton played football and basketball, he attended college at the Art Institute of San Diego, majoring in advertising & marketing. Deion also has a passion for photography and enjoys spending time with his family, fiance Bianka, and close friends. He is very excited to see what this new year has in store for him and the rest of the Torrey family. His goal is to create well-rounded athletes on the field or the court, as well as in the community and classroom. He strives to enhance the talents of his players, while developing their leadership skills, self-discipline, and work ethic.

Marco Scavuzzo >> RUNNING BACKS, LINEBACKERS, JV ASSISTANT

Christine Mitchell >> ATHLETIC TRAINER Christine Mitchell returns for her fourth year as Country Day’s Athletic Trainer. She has been involved in the profession of athletic training since high school when she was in San Pasqual’s Student Athletic Training Club. Christine graduated with her BS in Athletic Training from the University of South Carolina after which she completed her MS in Exercise Physiology at Boston University. Throughout her education and professional career she has provided care for a large variety of teams including South Carolina’s Football and Basketball teams, the New England Revolution’s soccer development academy, Boston University’s field hockey team and San Diego State’s women’s soccer team. Christine currently resides in Point Loma with her four-legged best friend Charlie.

FOOTBALL

2021 VARSITY SENIORS & SCHEDULE

Daniel Rosenberg

SR 190 WR/DB

51 Michael Gibbs

SR 215 OL/LB

55 Owen Benjamin

70 Devin Longenecker

SR 250 OL/DL

SR 185 OL/DL

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The Torrey football program goes all the way back to 1962, when we played 6-man football. Coaches Bob Kennedy and John Fahey helped launch the football program in the 1960s and early 1970s. The school did not field a football team between 1975 and 1980, until Bruce Corbin took the reigns and restarted the program in 1981. Rick Woods then became the coach and lead the Torreys for 13 years, leading them to 8-Man Coastal League Championships in 1985, 1990, and 1991 and 1994. The 1990 and 1991 team was led by 1994 Heisman Trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam, who would later go on to be a first round draft pick by the Chicago Bears; Salaam still ranks fourth all-time in San Diego history for single season scoring with his 51 touchdowns in 1990 - he also rushed for over 2,000 yards in only 11 games. Current strength and line Coach Kevin Reaume became the head coach after Coach Woods. When Jeff Hutzler took over in 2002, the Torreys went back to 8-Man football until 2004. After 3-peating as CIF Champs, Country Day returned to 11-Man football in 2005, and joined the Pacific League until 2010, winning the League four times. In 2011, the Torreys rejoined the Coastal League, with the Bishop’s School, Francis Parker, Horizon Christian, and Santa Fe Christian. The Torreys won the CIF Championship in both 2014 (D5) and 2016 (D4). The 2016 Torreys advanced all the way to the State Championship game. The Torreys have rejoined the Pacific League for the 2019 season.

L A J OL L A COUN T R Y D AY - P R ID E C O U N C IL The Torrey Football Pride Council is an integral part of the football program. Players select team leaders to serve on this leadership group that meets every week with the head coach. The Pride Council works on leadership skills while also addressing any team needs or challenges together with Coach Hales.

T OR R E Y F OO T B A L L M ISSION S TAT E M E N T Perseverance, Accountability, Integrity, and Enthusiasm are the Roots of Torrey Pride and the Torrey Football Program. Torrey football players are expected to carry on Country Day’s rich traditions by enthusiastically striving for excellence in meeting the high standards that Torrey Pride demands. The ultimate goal of the Torrey Football Program is to guide tomorrow’s leaders, through the game of football, to become loving men who pride themselves on their Perseverance, Accountability, Integrity, and Enthusiasm. Torrey Football coaches lead by example in demanding that each player is accountable, perseveres through adversity, and handles himself with integrity at all times. While each coach demonstrates his passion for football on a daily basis, it is his love of working with and teaching young men that drives his desire and enthusiasm to coach at La Jolla Country Day. We teach and stress the idea of No P.A.I.N., No Gain. In order to gain in life and on the field, players will battle adversity. Without P.A.I.N., players will not reach their full potential.

PERSEVERANCE:

ENTHUSIASM:

What do you do when the going gets tough? 1. Work Ethic - get after it, GRIND. 2. Relentless Effort - nothing but your BEST is acceptable. 3. Mental Toughness - be RESILIENT under pressure. 4. Refusal to Quit - never, never, NEVER quit.

Do you bring passion and energy everyday? 1. Love - be CARING to everyone, and have PASSION. 2. Attitude - bring ENERGY to everything you do. 3. Belief - unwavering CONFIDENCE in getting it done. 4. Positivity - be an OPTIMIST.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Can you be depended on? 1. Work Ethic - get after it, GRIND. 2. Relentless Effort - nothing but your BEST is acceptable. 3. Mental Toughness - be RESILIENT under pressure. 4. Refusal to Quit - never, never, NEVER quit.

ONE TREE, ONE TEAM

Torrey Pride!

INTEGRITY: Who are you when nobody is watching? 1. Pride - always do things the RIGHT way. 2. Details - do the LITTLE THINGS right. 3. Respect - treat EVERYONE well. 4. Unselfish - think of OTHERS before self. 5. Honesty - be true to your word, NEVER lie.

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Jaden Mangini

170 RB/LB

Mondo Nishiba

Charlie Gooding

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10 Evan Hiremath

165 WR/DB

160 WR/DB

11 Gianno Kassab

180 WR/LB

170 WR/DB

12 Madden Craig

155 WR/DB

Oliver Stephenson

145 WR/DB

14 Jordan Cohen

135 WR/DB

Daniel Rosenberg

190 WR/DB

15 Matthew Davis

175 QB

Bito Bass-Sulpizio

220 QB

16 Nico Taccone

115 WR/DB

Maya Couey

120 WR/DB

21 Davin Doak

140 WR/DB

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22 Reign Villareal

120 RB/DB

23 Anthony Aruffo

35 Aaron Arnold

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52 Evan Estrada

230 OL/DL

180 RB/LB

53 Sam Geddes

180 OL/DL

155 WR/DL

54 Christian Coufal

205 OL/DL

42 Packy Whelan

140 WR/DB

55 Owen Benjamin

250 OL/DL

44 Christopher Hughes

160 WR/LB

70 Devin Longenecker

185 OL/DL

50 Kyle Minasian

190 OL/DL

77 Sam Alligood

225 OL/DL

51 Michael Gibbs

215 OL/LB

L A JOL L A COUN T R Y D AY F O O T B A L L - B L A C K S T R IP E S Black Stripes are senior Torrey football players playing their fourth season for La Jolla Country Day School. Black Stripes are leaders who are respected, followed, and emulated because they are the walking embodiment of the Torrey football program’s ideals of dedication, courage, work ethic, loyalty, and team. Being honored as Black Stripes has little to do with size and talent and everything to do with heart, soul, and mind. The Black Stripes are the backbone of the Torrey football program and are recognized by the three black stripes that they wear on their white helmet.

2020 BL A CK S T R IP E S

Owen Benjamin Devin Longenecker Daniel Rosenberg

R E CE N T F OO T B A L L L A L U M N I W H O P L AY E D IN C O L L E GE Christian Hayes, 2015 Braxton Burmeister, 2017 Brennan Goring, 2017 Drew Schmid, 2017 Casey Mariucci, 2017 Spencer Alligood, 2018 Chase Mangini, 2018 Montell Allen, 2010

USMA at West Point Virginia Tech University University of San Diego Columbia University Columbia University Tufts University Tufts University Coach at Lehig

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2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Hales Hales Hales Hales Hales Hales Hutzler Hutzler Hutzler Hutzler Hutzler Hutzler Hutzler Hutzler Hutzler

9-4 2-8 5-6 12-4 8-4 7-6 5-6 7-4 7-5 8-4 10-2 8-4 7-4 8-2 10-2

Pacific Coastal Coastal Coastal Coastal Coastal Coastal Coastal Coastal Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific

2nd (3-1) 5th (0-3) 3rd (2-2) 3rd (3-2) 3rd (2-2) 5th (0-4) 4th (1-3) 2nd tie (3-2) 4th tie (1-4) 2nd (6-1) Champions (7-0) 2nd (3-1) Champions (3-0) Champions (6-0) Champions (4-0)

CIF D4 Semifinal (Serra) CIF D4 First Round (Santana) CIF D4 Quarterfinal (San Diego) CIF & Regional (D4) Champions CIF D4 Semifinal (Coronado) CIF D5 Champions CIF D5 First Round (Clairemont) CIF Quarterfinal (Horizon) CIF Quarterfinal (Bishop’s) CIF Quarterfinal (Parker) CIF Semifinal (Parker) CIF Quarterfinal (Army-Navy) CIF Quarterfinal (Parker) CIF Quarterfinal (Bishop’s) CIF Semifinal (Christian)

T OR R E Y F OO T B A L L C A R E E R R E C O R DS 2 0 0 5 – 2 0 1 9 PASSING YARDS

CARRIES

FIELD GOALS

Braxton Burmeister (2013-16)

11512

Braxton Burmeister (2013-16)

581

Travis Golia (2005-07)

EJ Kreutzmann (2016-17,19) Derek Hatfield (2006-09) Phillip Gooding (2018-) Ruben Pena (2007-10)

7052 3981 2520 2478

Sage Burmeister (2009-12) Montell Allen (2006-09) Derek Hatfield (2006-09) Caleb Petry (2016-2017)

404 354 352 250

Grayson Lyman (2012-14) Drew Schmid (2015-16) Leigh Wallace (2011-12) Blake Khaleghi (2017-18)

10 9 8 8

TD PASSES

YARDS PER CARRY (MIN. 60 CAR.)

PUNT AVERAGE

Braxton Burmeister (2013-16)

127

Lance Rutledge (2005)

8.3

Yossi Stein (2010-12)

38.63

EJ Kreutzmann (2016-17) Derek Hatfield (2006-09) Ruben Pena (2007-10) Phillip Gooding (2018-)

76 39 29 22

Kevin Ings (2005-06) Cole Goldklang (2011-14) Montell Allen (2006-09) Sage Burmeister (2009-12)

7.8 7.5 7.3 7.2

Travis Golia (2005-07) Zack Wolfenzon (2008)

37.90 37.88

RUSHING YARDS

YARDS PER CATCH (MIN. 20)

RECEPTIONS

Braxton Burmeister (2013-16)

3459

Brennan Goring (2013-16)

228

Tommy Morris (2006-07)

23.4

Sage Burmeister (2009-12) Montell Allen (2006-09) Lance Rutledge (2005) Derek Hatfield (2006-09)

2924 2576 1707 1643

Daniel Rosenberg (2017- ) Nick Albert (2017-19) Casey Mariucci (2014-16) Brandon Kim (2017-19)

183 172 157 127

Daniel Henry (2011) Alex Maire (2005-06) Casey Mariucci (2014-16) Connor Gerhart (2007-09)

18.3 17.5 17.1 17.0

RUSHING TD

TACKLES

RECEIVING TD

Braxton Burmeister (2013-16)

Brennan Goring (2013-16)

479

Sage Burmeister (2009-12) Montell Allen (2006-09) Derek Hatfield (2006-09) Colin McMahon (2010-12)

45 39 37 26

Nick Albert (2017- 2019) Casey Mariucci (2014-16) Daniel Rosenberg (2017-) Brandon Kim (2017-)

29 28 24 18

Ryan LaRiccia (2014-16) Montell Allen (2006-09) Ben Petty-Hull (2014-16) Izaiah Poutoa (2013-15)

394 377 237 235

RECEIVING YARDS

INTERCEPTIONS

POINTS SCORED

Brennan Goring (2013-16)

3195

Braxton Burmeister (2013-16)

416

Sage Burmeister (2009-12)

Casey Mariucci (2014-16) Nick Albert (2017- 2019) Daniel Rosenberg (2017-) Brandon Kim (2017-19)

2677 2606 2301 1672

Sage Burmeister (2009-12) Brennan Goring (2013-16) Montell Allen (2006-09) Nick Albert (2017-19)

402 276 260 258

Kevin Ings (2005-06) Spencer Alligood (2016-17) Anthony Torres (2007-10) Ryan LaRiccia (2014-16)

11 10 8 7

COMPLETIONS

KICKOFF RETURN YARDS

SACKS

Braxton Burmeister (2013-2016)

853

Casey Mariucci (2014-16)

33.0

Sage Burmeister (2009-12)

1224

EJ Kreutzmann (2016-17, 19) Derek Hatfield (2006-09) Phillip Gooding (2018-) Ruben Pena (2007-10)

495 281 232 171

Doug Rogers (2006-08) Nathan Michalski (2010-12) Chris Campbell (2009-11) Mical Bailey (2007-10)

27.5 11.0 9.5 9.0

Nick Albert (2017-19) Darien Brown (2011-14) Kees Thompson (2006-08) Cole Goldklang (2011-14)

858 803 767 624

COMPLETION % (MIN. 100 ATT.)

PUNT RETURN YARDS

EJ Kreutzmann (2016-17, 19)

63.1%

Sage Burmeister (2009-12)

513

PAT Travis Golia (2005-07)

127

Braxton Burmeister (2013-16) Derek Hatfield (2006-09) Ruben Pena (2007-10) Phillip Gooding (2018-)

59.1% 56.2% 53.3% 52.5%

Kees Thompson (2006-08) Connor Gerhart (2007-09) Darien Brown (2011-14)

343 179 179

Drew Schmid (2015-16) Hunter Khaleghi (2009-10) Leigh Wallace (2011-12)

109 103 95

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RECENT TORRE Y FOOTBALL ALUMNI W H O P L AY E D IN COL L E G E

TORRE Y FOOTBALL ALUMNI PL AYING O T H E R S P O R T S IN C O L L E G E

2018:

Spencer Alligood, Tufts University

Carson Greene, Baseball, Stanford

Chase Mangini, Hotchkiss Academy (Football/Lacrosse)

Alex Cho, Basketball, MIT

2017:

Braxton Burmeister, University of Oregon

David Wylie, Baseball, St. Marys University

Casey Mariucci, Columbia University

Ben Petty-Hull, Baseball, Dixie State University

Drew Schmid, Columbia University

AJ Dhus, Baseball, Wheaton College

Brennan Goring, Western State University, Colorado

David Brewster, Lacrosse, Chapman University

Josh Reyes, La Verne University

2015:

Ryan LaRiccia, Dordt College

Darien Brown, Track and Field, Loyola University (New Orleans)

2015:

Cole Goldklang, Washington University in St. Louis

Christian Hayes, West Point

2014:

Vincent Paolucci, Wake Forest

Jordan Poland, University of Arizona

Greg Coffman, Crew, Univeristy of California (San Diego)

Jack Desany, Rugby, University of San Diego

Grayson Lyman, Soccer, University of California (Los Angeles) 2014:

Brandon Wachs, Baseball, Harvard

2013:

Sage Burmeister (& Basketball), Idaho State; Humboldt State

Dustin Hughes, Baseball, Utah

Colin McMahon, Lacrosse, Dominican

Ziad Damanhoury, Nevada

Eddie Garcia, Concordia College Moorhead

Nate Michalski (& Baseball), Williams College

Josiah Poutoa, Southwestern College

Marco Scavuzzo, University of Southern California

Tyler Sheflo, Wisconsin Lutheran

2012:

Daniel Henry, New Mexico (Ravens)

Nick Schlossberg, University of Southern California

2012:

Mark Atkins, Baseball, Trinity University (TX)

Sammy Ayala, Baseball, Chicago White Sox Organization

2011:

Anthony Torres, Baseball, Point Loma University

2010:

Derek Hatfield, Track and Field, Johns Hopkins

Hunter Khaleghi, Robert Morris

Mical Bailey, Trinity University (TX)

Ruben Pena, Trinity International (IL)

O T H E R CO L L E GE S T O R R E Y F OO T B A L L A L U M N I H AV E P L AY E D AT F O R AT L E A S T A Y E A R

Junior Togiaso, Cornell University

Chapman College

2011:

2010:

Cornell

Montell Allen, University of San Diego

Princeton (Sprint Football)

Connor Gerhart, Rose Hulman University

Stanford University

Indi Lavarias, DePauw University

Trinity International (Ill)

Stephen Dennis, University of San Diego

Trinity University (TX)

2009:

Doug Rogers, Middlebury College

Kees Thompson, Princeton University (Sprint Football)

University of San Diego United States Naval Academy

2008:

John Hansbrough, Occidental College

Travis Golia, Stanford University

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HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE CROSS COUNTRY

Strong performances at the 2019 CIF meet led to better-thananticipated team finishes and led to raised expectations for this year’s XC squad. Unfortunately, the many delays to the season and the overall disruption to sports and school in San Diego have led to a smaller team and a shorter XC season. A core group of runners, led by Paul Criado, Jake Needle, and John Guckian, continued to attend optional runs all fall and into the winter. Several runners also attended weekly Zoom meetings as we prepared for a season of uncertainty. While XC was the first sport to resume in San Diego, restrictions still in place involving competitions have ruled out all the traditional invitationals and also the State and CIF meets. We are focusing on dual meets and team time trials, and fingers are crossed that we may still have league or conference finals. Though this isn’t the season any of us were hoping for and it is especially disappointing for seniors Walter Chen, Daven Gujral, Andrew Kuhn, Tian Zhou, Jaden McDaniel, Grace Karmazin-Schneider, Jenna Hernandez, and Alexcia Doak, the team is making the best of the season and enjoying the simplicity of running together.

Scott Sanders >> HEAD COACH Coach Scott Sanders has coached the cross country teams since 1999, and has been head coach since 2001. During this time, he has worked with many terrific runners and dedicated assistant coaches, and the men’s and women’s teams have both seen significant success, including conference and CIF championships and podium finishes at State. Coach Sanders was named San Diego section Boys Coach of the Year in 2013. In addition to big meets and watching runners improve, his season highlights include trail runs, team dinners, and the annual alumni run. A graduate of Washington & Lee University (’90) and Middlebury College (’93), Coach Sanders joined the LJCD faculty in 1998 and currently teaches History and French in the Upper School. He also leads the sophomore experiential education trip to Utah. His children, Ethan (’21) and Logan (’22), are both lifers at Country Day.

John Hill >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach John Hill coached cross country, track and swimming at Suffield Academy in Connecticut from 1988-1990. He assisted in building the kids program for the Triathlon Club of San Diego 2004-2014. After running cross country in high school, and his first year in college, he switched sports and swam for his final two years at Pomona College (’88). He has been an active participant in triathlons for more than 20 years having raced distances from the US Sprint National Championships to the Ironman World Championships. His son Alex (LJCDS ’18) was a two-time team captain on the LJCDS cross country team and currently is a member of USC’s triathlon team. His son Max (LJCDS ’21) doesn’t particularly like to run.

Ryan Najera >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Ryan Najera has 14 years of running experience and accomplishments, including running cross country and track locally at UC High. He currently studies engineering at SDSU. Coach Ryan decided to give back to the running community and teach what he has learned in order to encourage and develop student-athlete skills at La Jolla Country Day, drawing on experiences like competing at state championships, in nation-wide invitationals, in regional competitions, all the way to classic dual meets. Coaching distance track and cross country at La Jolla Country Day since the spring of 2019 has been an amazing experience for Coach Ryan, and he looks forward to having even more great seasons.

C R O S S C O UN T RY

2021 ROSTER, SENIORS & SCHEDULE NAME

NAME

Eisa Al Mazrouei Ricardo Cervera Teddy Chen Walter Chen So Cohen Paul Criado Alexcia Doak

Jr Jr Fr Sr So Jr Sr

John Guckian Daven Gujral Lucas Heldman Aidan Ideker Grace Karmazin-Schneider Andrew Kuhn Jaden McDaniel

So Sr Fr Jr Sr Sr Sr

Jameel McDaniel Jake Needle David Thorpe Alyssa Vo Jacob Walter Erik Yang Dylan Zou-Schupp

Fr Jr Jr Fr Jr So So

>>BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Walter Chen SENIIOR

Daven Gujral SENIIOR

Andrew Kuhn SENIIOR

>>GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Alexcia Doak SENIIOR

Grace Karmazin-Schneider SENIIOR

Jaden McDaniel SENIIOR

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

Feb 11, 2021

Bishop's

Neutral

4:00 PM

Feb 18, 2021

Francis Parker

Neutral

4:00 PM

Feb 26, 2021

Francis Parker

Neutral

4:15 PM

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L JCDS CROSS CO U N T R Y - R E C O R D S & A L U M N I COASTAL CONFERENCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

STATE MEDALISTS

Boys: '01, '02, '03, '08, '09, '10, '12, '13, 2014 Runners-up: '98, '99, '00, '04, '06, '07, 2011, 2015 Girls: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Runners-up: 2006, 2014

LaToya Cunningham: 2003, 6th Lauren Pischel: 2006, 8th Natalia LaSpada: 2013 & 2014, 3rd Tomás Miralles: 2014, 6th Lexi Watkins: 2015, 10th Lexi Watkins: 2016, 7th Lexi Watkins: 2017, 3rd

CIF TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

(D-5 1996-2000 and 2012-present; D-4 2001-2011) Boys: '01, '02, '03, '04, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '12, '13, '14 Runners-up: 1999, 2000, 2011, 2015 TORREYS RUNNING XC IN COLLEGE Girls: 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Lauren Swigart ’03, Santa Clara Runners-up: 1998, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2016 Jocelyn Jenks ’04, Colorado College Lauren Pischel ’07, Brown BEST TEAM RESULTS AT STATE Alex Poyhonen ’09, Claremont Boys: 3rd, 2012 and 2013 (D-5) Alex Fleischhacker ’11, Emory Girls: 8th, 2002 (D-4) Jake Mack ’12, Washington & Lee Portia Krichman ’14, Wellesley COASTAL CONFERENCE INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Julius Diehr ’15, U. of Washington Natalia LaSpada ’15, Johns Hopkins Justin Scarfeo – 1996 (2-time all-American and national champion) Lindsey Weinberg – 1996 Jackson Daugherty ’16, Oberlin (captain in ’18 & ’19) Tyler Middleton -- 2001 Lexi Watkins ’17, Cal Poly SLO Lauren Pischel – 2005 & 2006 Alex Poyhonen – 2008 Julius Diehr – 2013 & 2014 Natalia LaSpada -- 2013 Tomás Miralles – 2015 Lexi Watkins -- 2017

CIF INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Andy Morabe -- 1979 Jerry Marsh -- 1980 Lindsey Weinberg -- 1996 Tyler Middleton -- 2001 Lauren Swigart – 2001 & 2002 LaToya Cunningham -- 2003 Valerie Christy -- 2005 Lauren Pischel -- 2006 David Castillejos -- 2012 Julius Diehr – 2013 & 2014 Natalia LaSpada -- 2013

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HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE TRACK & FIELD

This year’s track and field team is full of newcomers and multi-sport student athletes. They have come out to challenge themselves and test their mental and physical fortitude. Our strong senior class will lead the way: Jenna Hernandez, Ethan Estrada, Alexcia Doak, Daven Gujral, Grace Karmazin-Scheider, Andrew Kuhn, and Jazzy Anousinh.

The Distance Squad has grown and looks for guidance from the experienced Daven, Grace, and Andrew. They are passing the squad to a strong junior, Paul Criado. Sam Alligood and Jenna Hernandez, multi-sport student athletes, look to increase their marks in the throws, providing leadership for a young throwing team. Senior Ethan Estrada and newcomer Jordan Kinkead are ready to lead the young pole vaulters to new heights. Juniors Stuart Needle and sophomore Micah Afshar lead the way over the hurdles while junior Capri Nova, senior Jazzy Anousinh, and sophomores John Guckian and Catherine Gizzo blaze a trail on the track. I look forward to a successful season with the team setting new personal records and strengthening their passion for track and field. Go Torreys!!

Kevin Reaume >> HEAD COACH Entering his 26th year as an LJCDS physical education teacher, director of strength and conditioning, football coach, and head men’s and women’s track and field coach, Kevin Reaume is the most successful track and field coach in LJCDS history with 15 team championships. Coach Reaume has produced four individual Division II CIF champions, five California state qualifiers, and 22 Torrey student-athletes continuing their growth at the likes of Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Middlebury, and Emory. Coach Reaume was instrumental in all ten Torrey football championships, including the school’s first-ever 11-man CIF title. He has worn many hats for the Torrey football program, including defensive coordinator, offensive and defensive lines, and strength and conditioning coordinator. Coach Reaume grew up in Canada, where he was a standout football, basketball, and track and field athlete. He played football at St. Francis-Xavier University, earning a BS in Physical Education. He earned two-time first team All-League honors, preseason All-Canadian, and three conference championships. After graduation, Kevin was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, opting instead to pursue a career in teaching and coaching. In his free time, Coach Reaume enjoys his family, golfing, reading, and roller-blading along the bay in Coronado.

Megan Hempsey >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Megan graduated from Ripon College in 2017 with a bachelors in Religion and Sociology and a minor in Mathematics. She competed as a pole vaulter for her college’s track and field team and as a multiple event swimmer for the swim team. She currently works as an administrative assistant and youth leader at a local church and volunteers in youth and young adult ministry programs across San Diego. She loves being a member of the athletic community and hopes to coach and mentor young athletes for a long time.

Dr. Nelson Neal >> SPRINTS, RELAYS, HURDLES COACH Dr. Nelson Neal’s coaching and teaching career spans over 35 years. He earned his bachelors from Cortland State, his masters from the University of Wisconsin, and his doctorate from the University of Virginia. He was the head coach of women’s indoor and outdoor track and field and head coach of women’s badminton at the University of Wisconsin, head coach of wrestling at the University of Mississippi and Longwood University, and the assistant coach of men’s golf at Marywood University. Before moving to San Diego, he was the head coach of men’s golf at a high school in Oregon. Coach Neal participated in wrestling, the long and triple jump, and 440 yard intermediate hurdles in college. He is an avid golfer and is now running 10K races.

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Cydney Collins >> THROWING COACH Cyd is an alum of La Jolla Country Day from the class of 2015. She graduated from McKendree University in 2019 with a B.S. in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. Cyd competed on the McKendree women’s track and field team as a thrower. In 2018, Cyd placed 17th in shot put at the GLVC Indoor Conference Meet with a throw of 11.21 meters (36.8 ft.). She also placed 9th in shot put at the GLVC Outdoor Conference Meet with a throw of 11.69 meters (38.4 ft.) and a discus throw of 36 meters (118 ft.). In 2017, Cyd placed 18th in shot put at the GLVC Indoor Conference Meetwith a throw of 10.82 meters (35.5 ft.). She placed 16 in shot put at the GLVC Outdoor Conference Meet with a throw of 11.23 meters (36.8 ft.). Cyd is excited to be working with the throwers at her alma mater.

David Freeman >> DISTANCE RUNNERS Coach Freeman graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2004 with a Business Management degree. He also has his Master’s degree in Business Education and is currently in the process of receiving his MBA. As a runner, Coach Freeman was a 3-time All-American while at Kentucky. He ran professionally after college and qualified for the numerous championship events including Pan American Games, World Championships and Olympic Games. Freeman represented Puerto Rico in the 1500m at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. After his running career, Coach Freeman taught Business Education for three years at the high school level while being the Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. Freeman also was the Director of Operations and Assistant Track Coach at Texas Christian University. Most recently, Freeman was the Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track & Field Coach at The University of Southern California. Coach Freeman is currently a Program Manager for a local Engineering company.

>>BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Ethan Estrada

Daven Gujral

Andrew Kuhn

>>GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

Jazzy Anousinh 12

Alexcia Doak 12

Jenna Hernandez 12

Grace Karmazin-Schneider 12

L JCDS T R A CK & F IE L D - H IS T O R Y & A L U M N I MEN

WOMEN

2016 Coastal League Champions

2005 Coastal League Champions

2014 Co-Coastal League Champions

2004 Coastal League Champions

2011 Coastal League Champions

2003 Coastal League Champions

2010 Coastal League Champions

2002 Coastal League Champions

2009 Co-Coastal League Champions

2001 Coastal League Champions

2008 Coastal League Champions

1980 Southern League Champions

2007 Coastal League Champions 2006 Co- Coastal League Champions

STATE QUALIFIERS

2003 Coastal League Champions

2017/18 1600M Lexi Watkins ‘18

2002 Coastal League Champions

2014

Triple Jump Hadiyah Muhammad ‘14

2013

Long Jump Hadiyah Muhammad ‘14

DIVISION 2: INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS

2010

High Jump Courtney Rockwood ‘10

2014 Triple Jump

Hadiyah Muhammad ’14

2010-12 Pole Vault Kaitlin McCallum ‘12

2014 3200M

Julius Diehr ’15

1990

2012 Pole Vault

Kaitlin McCallum ’12

2011 Discus

Junior Togiaso’11

2011 Pole Vault

Kaitlin McCallum ’12

2010 High Jump

Courtney Rockwood ’10

2010 Pole Vault

Kaitlin McCallum ‘12

400M Rashaan Salaam ‘90

ALUMNI - COLLEGIATE LEVEL

Alex Flieschhacker ’11—Emory University

Nico Barrera ’19 John Hopkins University

Lee Klitzner ’11—UC Santa Barbara

Sarah Mirkhani ‘19 Chapman University Lexi Watkins ’18 - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Harrison Howe ’18 – Cornell University Jackson Daughtery '16—Oberlin College Cydney Collins '15—McKendree University Darien Brown '15—Loyola University, New Orleans Natalia LaSpada ‘15—John Hopkins University Julius Diehr '15—University of Washington Hadiyah Muhammad ’14—Academy of the Arts SF Kaitlin McCallum ’12—Dartmouth University

Phillip Poyhonen ’11 —Emory University Derek Hatfield ’10 —John Hopkins University Jason McCallum ’10—Middlebury University Alex Poyhonen ’09—Claremont - Mudd - Scripps Jacquelynn Vanderlip ’06—UC Riverside Lauren Pischel ’07—Brown University Patricia Decker ’09—John Hopkins University Alex Lewis ‘04—Harvard University Jocelyn Jenks ’04—Colorado College Lauren Swigart ’03—UC Santa Barbara

Sage Hagstrom ’11—UC Davis

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NAME

Michah Afshar Eisa Al Mazrouei Sam Alligood Jazzy Anousinh Audrey Brewer Allison Casey Ricardo Cervera Benjamin Conroy Paul Criado Matthew David Sophia Dejarnette Alexcia Doak Davin Doak Akaash Doshi Ethan Estrada Evan Estrada

10 11 11 12 9 9 11 8 11 11 9 12 9 10 12 10

Emily French Catherine Gizzo John Guckian Daven Gujral Spencer Heaton Jenna Hernandez Christopher Hughes Aidan Ideker Charlotte Izadi Grace Karmazin-Schneider Jordan Kinkead Andrew Kuhn Isabella Laws Suzy Leff Mason Mackin Jaden Mangini

9 10 10 12 11 12 9 11 9 12 10 12 11 10 9 9

Jameel McDaniel Laila Mirkazemi Lara Mirkazemi Ally Needle Jack Needle Capri Nova Ethan Okin Sophia Peltier Grace Pierce Alexander Price Sophia Richardson Gabby Schmidt Sara Sigal Aaliyah Stanton David Thorpe

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Mar 25, 2021

Bishop's

Neutral

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Apr 15, 2021

Pacific Ridge

Neutral

3:00 PM

May 13, 2021

Francis Parker

Neutral

3:00 PM

May 20, 2021

@ Orange Glen

Away

TBD

May 27, 2021

Coastal League Finals

Neutral

TBD

Jun 5, 2021

CIF Prelims

Neutral

TBD

Jun 12, 2021

CIF Finals

Neutral

TBD

Jun 26, 2021

State Meet

Neutral

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HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE FIELD HOCKEY

The Torrey Field Hockey program will enter itsfourth season competing as a Varsity team, and though much has been uncertain, this is primed to be our most exciting season yet! Our seniors started out with me in my first year at LJCDS as freshmen and have been fundamental in the growth and development of Torrey Field Hockey. Last year our core covenant was GREAT (growth, resilience, enthusiasm, accountability, together) and, as a younger team, our goal was to build a strong team community that was passionate about field hockey. Not only did they gain a love for the game, but team leaders of all grade levels emerged who stepped up in different ways during the offseason to continue making our program better.Also, for the first time, we have 9th graders joining our team with two years of experience playing in our MS Field Hockey program, andtheywill make an immediate impact. All this combined with the leadership of our returning captain Olivia Brass leaves no doubt that we are wellpositioned tohave a successful season!We should match up well against other City Eastern League teams as we attempt to make CIFs for the first time.No matter what our season looks like, it will definitely be one to follow!

Krista Jackson >> HEAD COACH A San Diego native, Krista started playing field hockey at University City High School. She continued her career playing at Davidson College (NC) where she studied Sociology and Communications. Upon graduating in 2012, she returned to UC where she spent four years coaching field hockey and also headed the inaugural season for the girls’ lacrosse team in 2017. In the summer of 2017, Krista accepted the position as Head Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse Coach at LJCDS. Now a full-time PE Teacher on campus, Krista enjoys the opportunity to build deeper connections with these stellar student-athletes year-round both on and off the field!

Megan Hempsey >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Megan's field hockey career began at University City High School in San Diego. Throughout high school, she played goalie on the varsity team, with various club teams, and trained at the Olympic Training Center with the Futures program. Megan studied Sociology, Religion, and Mathematics at Ripon College in Wisconsin. After playing a variety of sports in college, she continued her field hockey career as the Assistant Varsity Coach at La Jolla Country Day beginning in 2017. Megan has a level 1 coaching certification from USA Field Hockey and is excited to continue to share her passion for field hockey with the LJCDS community.

FIELD HOCKEY

2021 ROSTER, SENIORS & SCHEDULE #

NAME

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Kathleen McElroy Drew Parker Julia Cortes Romo Alice Irvin Gwynnie Glazer Claire Irvin Olivia Brass

10 10 11 12 9 9 12

8 9 10 11 12 13 15

Audrey Glynn Charlotte Izadi Jacquie Romo Maddy Toranto Ally Needle Emma Tootell Lexi Gallo

10 9 9 9 9 10 9

16 18 19 22 24 26

Litsa Preovolos Sara Sigal Leah Keri Sophia Peltier Suzy Leff Anna Sassine Tavisha Khanna

12 10 9 9 10 12 10

Alice Irvin

Olivia Brass

16 Litsa Preovolos

26 Anna Sassine

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

Mar 4, 2021

@ Clairemont

Away

4:00 PM

Mar 6, 2021

Mission Bay

Home

10:00 AM

Mar 8, 2021

Cathedral

Home

4:00 PM

Mar 10, 2021

@ University City

Away

4:00 PM

Mar 12, 2021

Point Loma

Home

6:00 PM

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HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE GOLF

WOMEN’S GOLF SPRING SEASON PREVIEW: With the opening of all sports this spring season of 2021, women’s golf is back in the game. Fiona Paterson and Jordan Salter are our two returning seniors. They are joined by three newcomers, Sr. Cecelia Hormovitis, Jr. Kaia Brown, and Jr. Emily Bernstein. We are going to get after it this season with our mindset being to improve every day. We expect our results will reflect the work we put in. Fiona was 1st team all Coastal League last season and we expect her to play her way onto 1st team once again. Jordan has put in a lot of work and made great strides in her game. Look for her to join Fiona on 1st team all-league. Cecelia, Kaia, and Emily all took up the game in response to athletics being on hiatus beginning last spring. We see improvement in their games on a daily basis, and are glad to have them contributing to our team this season. There have been many challenges over the course of this academic year. It is so great to get back out playing again, and we are excited to see where the season takes us. Go Torreys.

MEN’S GOLF SPRING SEASON PREVIEW: Men’s golf returns two seniors, Zach Banner and Jeramiah Woods. Zach has been a three-year varsity player, while Jeramiah has played both junior varsity and varsity. We have four new team members, Sr. Devon Jha, Jr. Akshar Sharma, So. Andres Icaza, and Fr. Giovanni Cozic. While down some in our numbers this season, there is great enthusiasm for playing the game among this group. We have been out practicing for a few weeks now, the kids playing well past sunset most afternoons. We look forward to competing against some of the best teams and players in the county, including Torrey Pines B, St. Augustine, and Mater Dei. Our league season includes matches with Classical Academy and Pacific Ridge among others. While we are short on match experience, we will grow and be a better team as the season progresses. It will be fun to watch it all play out. Go Torreys.

Bob Simon >> HEAD COACH Coach Simon has been at LJCDS since 2000. He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and still closely follows the doings of the college and professional sports teams from the area. Coach Simon graduated from San Diego State University in 1984.

Greg Chachas >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Chachas’ graduated from LJCDS in 2014 and was a four-year member of the golf team. During his LJCDS career, Greg was a member of four Coastal League championship teams as well as the 2012 Division II CIF Champions. He was also fortunate to play with many extremely talented players during his time at LJCDS, including Anthony Paolucci, Alberto Sanchez, and Khaled Attieh, all of whom are currently playing professionally. He has been a lifelong golfer and he is extremely excited to continue his passion for the game coaching for La Jolla Country Day.

Adair Warren >> ASSISTANT COACH Adair has been a golfer and advocate for the game since before he can remember. He was introduced to the game at four years old and has been playing for the past 20 years. He loves the golf saying, “drive for show and putt for dough”. Every shot needs to be intentional no matter if it's a 300 yard drive or a two foot putt. He’ll focus his coaching on course management, mental mindset of limiting bad shots, and 100 yards-in pitching and putting. He loved his time playing on the Country Day golf team and is incredibly excited about being able to give back to the program that gave him some of his most cherished golfing memories.

GOLF

2021 SCHEDULE, ROSTER & SENIORS

R E C E N T GIR L S GO L F A L U M N I W H O P L AY E D IN C O L L E G E

Savannah Magallon, 2016

UC San Marcos

>>GIRLS GOLF NAME

Emily Bernstein

Fiona Paterson

Jordan Salter

Kaia Brown

Cecelia Hormovitis 12

Cecelia Hormovitis SENIOR

Fiona Paterson

Jordan Salter

SENIOR

>>BOYS GOLF NAME

Zach Banner

Giovanni Cozic

Andres Icaza

Devon Jha

Jeramiah Woods 12

Zach Banner SENIOR

Devon Jha

Jeramiah Woods

SENIOR

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

Mar 23, 2021 Mar 25, 2021 Apr 6, 2021 Apr 8, 2021 Apr 12, 2021 Apr 13, 2021 Apr 14, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Apr 19, 2021 Apr 20, 2021 Apr 21, 2021 Apr 22, 2021 Apr 26, 2021 Apr 28, 2021 May 3, 2021 May 4, 2021 May 5, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 10, 2021 May 11, 2021 May 13, 2021

Mater Dei (Girls) Torrey (Boys) Bishops (Boys) Classical Academy (Boys) Parker (Girls) @ Classical Academy (Boys) @ Orange Glen (Girls) Pacific Ridge (Boys) @ Bishops (Girls) @ Parker (Boys) @ Maranatha (Girls) @ Santa Fe Christian (Boys) Santa Fe Christian (Girls) Orange Glen (Girls) @ Parker (Girls) @ Pacific Ridge (Boys) Bishops (Girls) Parker (Boys) @ Santa Fe Christian (Girls) Santa Fe Christian (Boys) @ Bishops (Boys)

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HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE TENNIS

THIS SEASON PROMISES TO BE AN EXCITING ONE FILLED WITH NEW EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE. For the first time, the men and women will compete together as a co-ed team. Matches will consist of the normal men’s and women’s singles and doubles but will now include mixed doubles as well. Juniors Camden French and Dante Schrantz will lead the talented men’s team followed by sophomores Noah Singer, Enzo Grimaud and freshman Ted Knickrehm. Rounding out the depth for the men are sophomores Jake Murray, Ryan Scwhillinski and Brandon Pyo along with freshmen Evans Cartwright and Henson Strasberg. Leading the way for the talented women’s team are juniors Maddie Piao, Emily Bernstein, and Bianca Wong followed by seniors Amy Cho and Sydney Helfand. Rounding out the depth for women are junior Abigail Holman, sophomore Ally Gallagher and freshman Christina Doupsas. The Torreys are looking forward to the new format this season and the challenge of matching up against the best teams in the county! It should be exciting and fun!

Mike Reisinger >> VARSITY CO-HEAD COACH This is Mike’s fourth year as Head Coach for the Men’s Varsity Tennis team at La Jolla Country Day School. Mike has been working with top ranked junior tennis players in Southern California since 1990, with many of these players becoming Division I collegiate tennis players. In Mike’s first year as Head Coach, the Men’s Varsity Tennis team won the Coastal League Championship and qualified for the Open Division of the playoffs. Since joining La Jolla Country Day School in 1995, Mike’s passion for tennis has been inspiring young tennis players, guiding them to achieve their personal and athletic goals. Since 1995, Mike has played an integral role in La Jolla Country Day School’s 34 League Championship titles, 15 CIF Team Championship titles, and 10 Individual Championships.

Jose Ruelas >> VARSITY CO-HEAD COACH/JV HEAD COACH Jose will be acting as Co-Head Coach this year and working alongside Mike Reisinger with the Men’s Varsity Tennis Team. Before coming to La Jolla Country Day School, Jose worked as the Director of Tennis at The Bishop School from 19982009. In just over ten years, he coached the Bishop’s tennis team to 7 league titles and 2 CIF titles. In 2009, Jose, a USPTA Elite Professional, brought his well-rounded tennis knowledge to La Jolla Country Day School. Within the past 10 years, Jose has been assisting with the La Jolla Country Day School’s Men’s and Women’s Varsity tennis teams, helping them achieve 17 League Championships and 8 CIF Championships. Jose also coaches the Men’s and Women’s Junior Varsity tennis teams. Jose, still an avid competitive player, finished 2019 ranked #1 in Men’s Singles in the 55 age division.

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Grant Brown Evans Cartwright Christian Coufal Camden French Enzo Grimaud

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Drew Kagnoff Alex Kaplan Ted Knickrehm Jake Murray Brandon Pyo

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Parker Romney Dante Schrantz Ryan Scwhillinski Noah Singer Henson Strasberg

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Emily Bernstein Amy Cho Christina Doupsas

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Ally Gallagher Sydney Helfand Abigail Holman

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Madison Piao Bianca Wong

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>>GIRLS ROSTER

Amy Cho SENIOR

Sydney Helfand SENIOR

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Mar 2, 2021 Mar 9, 2021 Mar 11, 2021 Mar 18, 2021 Mar 19, 2021 Mar 23, 2021 Mar 25, 2021 Mar 26, 2021 Apr 13, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Apr 20, 2021 Apr 27, 2021 Apr 28, 2021 Apr 29, 2021 May 4, 2021 May 6, 2021

Rancho Bernardo Canyon Crest Del Norte @ Cathedral @ La Jolla @ Canyon Crest Westview Santa Fe Christian @ Pacific Ridge Bishops Parker Santa Fe Christian @ La Costa Pacific Ridge @ Bishops @ Parker

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OUR COUNTRY DAY SWIM AND DIVE TEAM ENTERS THE 2021 SEASON WITH ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED ROSTERS IN TEAM HISTORY. Both our girls and boys will have a nicely balanced mix of experienced juniors and seniors, as well as a strong contingent of talented freshmen and sophomores.On the girls’ side, senior team captainsTaylor Wassel and LaurenMiller will look to build upon 2019 seasons in which Taylorplaced at CIF in two events – 200 Free and 100 Fly – and earned All-League in Fly, whileLauren was both the City Conference diving champion and a CIF finalist. In the diving competition, Lauren is joined by senior Anastasiya Ivanova, a top10 City Conference finisher and CIF qualifier in 2019 (her first season of competitive diving). Junior Dani Hackman is the reigning Eastern League Swimmer of the Year, our team record holder in the 200 Free, and a CIF Finalist and All-League in the 200 Free and 500 Free.Joining Dani as high impact 11th graders are Gabby Schmidt (sprint free, breaststroke), Caroline Kelly (freestyle, breaststroke) and Emily Bergan (backstroke). Overall, our girls have a great opportunity to challenge for an Eastern League title, as we combine consistent talent with increased depth. Our Torrey boys are the defending Eastern League champs, going undefeated in 2019 in league competition. Senior team captain Ethan Estrada broke our school record once againin 2019, and he looks to improve upon his top-10 finishes at both City Conference and CIF. Junior twins Shawn and Jerry Zhou took the Eastern League by storm in 2019, going undefeated in league competition, and will excel in a wide range of events. At the championship level in 2019, Shawn earned All-League honors in the 200 Free, while Jerry earned All-League honors in the 50 and 100 Free. Both boys have their sights set on top-5 finishes at CIF in their primary events. Finally, senior captain Sam He (freestyle, breaststroke), junior Colton Ace (freestyle, fly), as well as sophomores Eric Yang (I.M., freestyle), Harris Feinman (freestyle), and Alex Randall (I.M., backstroke) add speed and depth to our talented boys’ roster. Ultimately, the LJCDS boys will look to defend their Eastern League title, with Christian and Patrick Henry being the primary competitors. The Torrey swimmers and divers compete in the Eastern League of the San Diego City Conference (Country Day, Patrick Henry, Mira Mesa, Serra, Christian, and Point Loma). LJCDS.ORG

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TORREY BOYS BREAK FIVE SCHOOL RECORDS

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THE LJCDS MEN'S SWIM TEAM BROKE FIVE TEAM RECORDS IN THEIR FIRST MEET OF THE YEAR AGAINST PATRICK HENRY. The team of Jerry Zhou, Eric Yang, Shawn Zhou, and Sam He set school records in the 200 Medley and 200 Free relays. In addition, Shawn broke his own school record in the 200 free and his brother Jerry's school record in the 100 free. Meanwhile, Jerry broke the 50 free record, which has stood since 2003. Jerry also won the 100 back, while Eric Yang added multiple wins in the 200 I.M. and 100 Breast. Overall, the boys touched first in 8 of the 11 events.

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Nate Heppner >> VARSITY CO-HEAD COACH Nate Heppner grew up in Palmer, Alaska, where he was a four-year varsity member of the Palmer High swim team. Coach Heppner continued his swimming career in Spokane, WA at Whitworth University, where he was a member of the 1996 squad which won Whitworth’s first NCIC Swimming Championship and finished second at Nationals. The 1996 team was inducted into the Whitworth Heritage Gallery Hall of Fame in 2005. Coach Heppner spent the 1997/98 season as an assistant swim coach at Whitworth before leaving Spokane to pursue teaching. This is Coach Heppner’s 19th year at La Jolla Country Day.

Sydney Hammerness >> VARSITY CO-HEAD COACH/JV HEAD COACH Sydney grew up in the Imperial Valley and started swimming competitively when she was eight. Sydney swam through high school and kept swimming on the Colorado State University Club team in college. She started coaching when she was 16 for the Imperial Sea Lions. When Sydney moved to San Diego, she started coaching the JCC Barracuda Swim Team, as well as with the Master’s program. Coaching is one of Sydney’s passions and she is excited for the opportunity to continue her coaching and expand her experience with LJCDS.

>>BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Anastasiya Ivanova

Lauren Miller

>>GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

Sam He 12

Ethan Estrada 12

Taylor Wassel

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Colton Ace

Caroline Kelly

Yasmina Torres

Brandon Bacani

Kallen Lonbom

Taylor Wassel

Emily Bergan

Lauren Miller

Eric Yang

Ethan Estrada

Alise Polselli

Andrew Zakko

Harris Feinman

Ranvir Raheja

Jerry Zhou

Dani Hackman

Alex Randall

Shawn Zhou

Aidan Hasani

Barrett Redmond

Sam He

Kaia Roy

Sophia Hwang

Gabby Schmidt

Anastasiya Ivanova

Reagan Stein

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Mar 12, 2021 Mar 12, 2021 Mar 19, 2021 Mar 19, 2021 Apr 2, 2021 Apr 9, 2021 Apr 13, 2021 Apr 14, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Apr 16, 2021 Apr 21, 2021 Apr 22, 2021 Apr 23, 2021 Apr 24, 2021

@ Patrick Henry - Girls @ Patrick Henry - Boys @ Christian - Girls @ Christian - Boys @ Serra Mira Mesa City Conference Championship Girls Prelims City Conference Championship Boys Prelims Diving Finals City Conference Finals CIF Finals CIF Finals CIF Finals CIF Finals

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