ATHLETICS Volleyball
The Marauder volleyball team had a challenging start maneuvering through COVID and new FHSAA regulations but were excited to begin a new era under the direction of Coach Daijah Washington. Junior Kate Krizner led the team with 107 kills and 45 blocks in the season and was named to the 2nd team All-Big Bend. The young squad went 5-8 on the season but had big wins over JPII and NFC and will look to continue to improve under the upcoming talents of Amelia Haggins and Rachel Bethke.
Football
The 2020 Football season certainly provided many challenges but opened the 2020 campaign with an impressive 27-13 victory over Brookwood. In addition, the team had victories over Liberty County (38-7), Lafayette (38-14), and Cottondale (43-24) to end the season 4-5. All 5 losses were to playoff teams and 3 of the 5 were versus teams who made it to the regional final. The leadership of the team was impressive from the start and included four Team Captains (Joe Butler, Kennan Milford, Jim Murrah and Broedy Poppell) who led the program as we strive to build men of character.
Though our One School State Celebrations looked different this year, the Upper School still took time out to cheer on the student-athletes who made it to the state tournament in the fall!
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Swimming
It was a return to state prominence for the Maclay Swimming team under the direction of head coach Pavel Sankovich, the two-time Big Bend Coach of the Year. After finishing runner-up at the District Championship, the Marauders had a strong Regional showing, including recording ten personal bests and having six individuals and two relay teams qualify for state. Senior Dimitri Nakis was named All Big-Bend Co-Swimmer of the Year after a 5th place finish in the 200 free style state race and was part of three school records in relays. The girls team was led by Meg Howell who placed 11th in the 200 free style at state and the consistent performance from freshman Kaitlyn Guyer.
