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timing is everything Last spring, Southlake Carroll was in the midst of an athletic department shake-up. A very public one that saw the departure of the district’s athletic director and several well-respected and tenured coaches. What a difference a year makes. Carroll ISD welcomed home its new athletic director — former Dragon head golf coach Steve Keasler — and two outstanding Dragon alumni in Riley Dodge (football) and Robin McCoart (basketball). The school again sits atop the UIL Lone Star Cup standings after an incredible state championship run by Matt Colvin’s Lady Dragon Soccer team. As I sit to write this letter, I only wish for a few more weeks and the ability to publish the entirety of the Dragon’s many postseason successes which are still underway. The timing of our baseball, softball, boys and girls golf and tennis teams could not have been better. Each team has saved their best for the postseason and are still in action as we head to press. Also with substantial playing time still ahead of them, four outstanding senior beach volleyball players prep for NCAA athletics. Maleesa Smith’s “Bump Set Sign” highlights the efforts of four college-committed players as they balance school and a non-UIL sport. Dragon Pride is alive, well and hopeful for even more trophy hoisting moments to come. Yours in Dragon Pride,

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CARROLL SPORTS IN REVIEW Recapping the 2018-2019 athletic season

SIGNING DAY Dragon Athletes sign National Letters of Intent

AREA CHAMPS Lady Dragons see success in the postseason

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SERVING UP SUCCESS Doubles teams shine at regionals

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Gooooold! The Lady Dragon soccer team won the state title in a 5-0 shutout over the Katy Tompkins High School Lady Falcons.

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BOYS SOCCER

’ 19 Roster Head Coach: Aaron Cottrell Assistant Coaches: Doug Tekell, Joe Barton, Sal Richie 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27

Harrison Pustilnik Jake McKinney Max McLarty Ethan Kelt Ali Morrish Daniel Williams Robbie Pino Preston Myers Kian Khalilian Carlos Trevino Jake Buete Kyle Reynolds Owen Harrison Andres Fonseca Jackson Clay Patricio Sanchez David Satmark Allen Zhou Ryan Westerburg Eric Jorgensen Massimo Palmer Destin Blanchard Matthew Hern Max Herd Nolan Mikolasik John Dumbleton

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S E A S O N U P D AT E ABOUT THE TEAM For the year, the Dragons totaled 78 goals while only surrendering 10 over 25 matches. Carroll was rewarded for its strong campaign by dominating the 5-6A alldistrict team and claiming three superlative honors. Leading the charge as 5-6A MVP was senior Preston Myers, who finished the year as Carroll’s leading scorer with team-highs of 12 goals and 13 assists. Following with Offensive MVP honors was junior Robbie Pino, who chipped in 10 goals and eight assists for the Dragons. The Dragons’ defense, meanwhile, was spearheaded by Goalie of the Year Harrison Pustilnik. Carroll’s second-leading scorer was actually first-team selection and top-drawer preseason All-American Nolan Mikolasik (11 goals), while Daniel Williams, Kian Khalilian, Jake Buete and Eric Jorgensen were also named to the top team. Second-team honors went to Ethan Kelt, Carlos Trevino (six goals, four assists), Jackson Clay (seven goals), Max McLarty and Kyle Reynolds.

the seniors’ character, approach and determination were seen daily from the younger players and their legacy will live on through them. — Head Coach Aaron Cottrell

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The 2019 campaign for Carroll’s boys soccer team truly exemplified the depth and talent on the pitch in the Metroplex. The Dragons spent much of the season as not only one of the premier teams in the area and state, but as the No. 1-ranked team in the nation according to topdrawersoccer.com. But as is so often the case in DallasFort Worth, the Dragons saw their season come to a crashing halt in the bi-district round of the Class 6A playoffs. Carroll entered the postseason as the District 5-6A champions and with a zero in the loss column for the year, but were sent packing in the first round by fourthplace Hebron out of 6-6A, 2-0. Prior to the postseason, however, things couldn’t have gone better for the Dragons. Carroll rolled through district competition with a record of 11-0-3, recording draws against Keller (1-1), Keller Central (1-1) and Denton Guyer (2-2) while outscoring opponents in victory by a combined score of 40-2 with nine shutouts. That performance came on the heels of a spotless 10-0 non-district slate that included first-place finishes in tournaments at Georgetown and Birdville. DRAGONPRIDE

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GIRLS SOCCER

UIL STATE CHAMPIONS

’ 19 Roster Head Coach: Matt Colvin Varsity Assistants: Lindsey Jacobson, Paul Lee, Allison Loftin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Madison Martin Sarah Hornyak Bailey Meyer Taylor Tufts Hanna Khan Laney Kimble Meagan Martin Gabriella Jamall Sydney Nobles Berkley Higgins Kendall Gilpin Caroline Semadeni Bella Buncher Madison Drenowatz Julienne Guerin Madeline Bryant Tara Sumer Morgan Quillen Stephanie Smith Karina Owens Lyndsey Stubbs Kaelyn Riley Lauryn Mazick Gabrielle McGuire Tatum Parks Megan Matthews Diana Shaughnessy Sophie Walters Kate Burlingame Allison Mills Olivia Hein

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S E A S O N U P D AT E ABOUT THE TEAM Even opposing coaches raved about Carroll’s offensive prowess and the Lady Dragons showed why, racking up 29 goals in seven postseason matches. But Carroll’s defense was equally up to snuff, allowing only three playoff goals, including closing with four consecutive shutouts at the regional and state tournaments. Rochester signee and topdrawer preseason All-American Madison Drenowatz was named MVP of the championship and was the 5-6A Offensive MVP following a season in which she scored a team-high 34 goals and dished out seven assists. Meanwhile, fellow preseason All-American Taylor Tufts (Oklahoma) earned 1st Team All District honors and was second in scoring for the Lady Dragons with 31 goals while racking up a team-high 24 assists. Carroll’s superlative honors in 5-6A weren’t limited to their standout scorers, however, as Madison Martin and Madeline Bryant (Baylor) earned top keeper and defender honors, respectively.

as a coaching staff, we are extremely proud of the team’s concentration on what was directly in front of them. —H ead Coach Matt Colvin 10 • SPRING ’19

The Lady Dragons returned to the pinnacle of Texas girls soccer in 2019, culminating a dominant season with a masterful performance at the Class 6A State Tournament in Georgetown for the program’s second state title. Carroll took care of Austin Lake Travis in the semifinals, 2-0, before pouring it on unbeaten and nationally-ranked No.1 Katy Tompkins in the championship match, 5-0. Carroll entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed and District 5-6A champions, suffering only a loss to area qualifier Denton Guyer and a draw against a Byron Nelson team that advanced to the second round. The only other tie for the Lady Dragons on the year came against nationallyranked Harvard-Westlake (No. 10), with Carroll finishing the season ranked third in the country by topdrawersoccer.com. In addition to their win over Lake Travis at state, the Lady Dragons topped the Lady Cavaliers in nondistrict action, and also scored a win over state qualifier Allen prior to 5-6A competition, giving Carroll a total of five victories over teams ranked in the top 50 nationally.

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BOYS GOLF

’ 19 Roster Associate Head Coaches: Matt Glenn, Paige Martin Assistant Coach: John Cravens Jack Beauchamp

Fr.

Tanner Bevill

Sr.

Daniel Fuller

Jr.

Mitchell Greenberg

So.

Jay March

Jr.

Braxton Neiman

So.

Evan Paquette

Jr.

Gabe Post

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Carson Stipetic

Jr.

Kevin Yang

Jr.

S E A S O N U P DAT E ABOUT THE TEAM Despite being relatively inexperienced in 2019 with just one member from last year’s state squad returning, Carroll still managed to earn yet another district crown. The Dragons leaned on the talents of freshman Jack Beauchamp to edge past Byron Nelson after trailing after the first round. While Beauchamp was unable to keep pace with Nelson’s David Harrison — who carded a course record en route to first — he was the only other player to finish under-par as he marched to runner-up status (75-68—143), including a career-low high school round on Day 2. All of Carroll’s individuals actually placed in the top 15 at district, including all-district honors for Daniel Fuller in eighth (76-77—153) and Tanner Bevill in 10th (80-74—154) with Evan Paquette (77-78—155) and Braxton Neiman (7976—155) tying for 14th. Carroll’s success wasn’t limited to its top team, however, as its “B” team took sixth (637). Jay March led the way in seventh (152) to earn all-district honors and was followed by Keving Yang in a tie for 21st (158), Carson Stipetic in 23rd (159), Gabe Post in 43rd (169) and Mitchell Greenberg in 47th (171).

it was great to see our more inexperienced players step up and perform at the right time. —A ssociate Head Coach Paige Martin

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Seeking a seventh consecutive berth at state tournament following a seventhplace finish a year ago, Carroll’s boys golf team found itself in a rather unusual position at the District 5-6A Championships: in second place. But that didn’t stop the Dragons from rallying on Day 2 as Carroll overcame a three-shot deficit to pull in front of Byron Nelson and earn the district crown by nine strokes. That puts Carroll in strong position to return to state for the 14th time in 15 seasons after posting a team score of 602 (307-295) at district. That type of consistency certainly had head coach Matt Glenn’s team thinking district title yet again, but Carroll had to progress throughout the fall and spring entering district with just one member from last year’s state squad (Tanner Bevill) returning to the team. Associate head coach Paige Martin says that Carroll earned multiple tournament victories in advance of district this spring, which serves as a springboard to the postseason for the Dragons. While Carroll’s top team finished as the district champs, the Dragons also received a strong performance from their “B” team, which placed sixth (637). DRAGONPRIDE

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GIRLS GOLF

’ 19 Roster Associate Head Coaches: Matt Glenn, Paige Martin Assistant Coach: John Cravens Morgan Becker

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Ashton Begley

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Emma Costa

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Dominique Jimenez

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Karen Lee

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Stephanie Lee

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Riley McDole

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Sarah Stone

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MaKayla Tyrrell

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Michelle Zhou

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S E A S O N U P DAT E

ABOUT THE TEAM The Lady Dragons are coming off a strong showing at district where its two teams finished first and third, respectively. Leading the charge and finishing as the individual 5-6A champ was Stephanie Lee, who carded consecutive rounds of 70 and 69 (5-under-par) to post her lowest two-day total of the season and run away from the course to win by eight shots. Michelle Zhou followed in fourth individually (73-78—151) with varsity newcomer Ashton Begley (79-79—158) and Karen Lee (79-79—158) finishing in a tie for eighth with Sarah Stone (83-83—166) in 17th. Riley McDole, meanwhile, posted rounds of 81 and 75 (156) to punch an individual ticket and has been playing so well of late that Martin noted she has earned a spot on the top team at regionals. Rounding out the contingent for Carroll’s “B” Team were MaKayla Tyrrell in 11th (80-79—159), Dominique Jimenez (80-84—164) in a tie for 13th, Morgan Becker in 19th (82-86—168) and Emma Costa (88-87—175) in 26th.

our girls team had almost everyone back and we expected them to win the district. —A ssociate Head Coach Paige Martin 14 • SPRING ’19

District alignments and opponents may have changed, but the results remained consistent for Carroll’s girls golf team in 2019 as the Lady Dragons qualified for the regional tournament yet again following a first-place finish at the District 5-6A Championships. Should the Lady Dragons earn a spot in the top three at regionals at Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand Prairie, Carroll will be bound for state for the seventh consecutive season and 13th time in the past 15 years after placing fifth as a squad a year ago. At district, Carroll’s girls displayed their depth, with the Lady Dragons (606) not only taking first over Byron Nelson (611), but with its “B” team also placing third (647) and qualifying Riley McDole as an individual. Carroll entered the 5-6A tourney following a successful non-district showing which included multiple first-place finishes, including at district and regional previews. But head coach Paige Martin knows the team — which features three members from last year’s state team — still has plenty more left in the tank and figures the top competition for the Lady Dragons at regionals will come from the aforementioned Lady Bobcats as well as from former district foe Flower Mound and rival Coppell. DRAGONPRIDE

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GIRLS LACROSSE

’ 19 Roster Head Coach: Faith Renner Assistant Coaches: Brittany Cardone, Michael McBride, Willie Pile 0 1 2 5 10 11 12 13 15 16 22 23 25 30 33 40 42 52 96

Sophie Patton Madelyn Murphy Madelyn Fette Annie Thomas Katelyn Sclafani Brenna Porcarello Claire Schmidt Alexa Hirshman Anna Martinko Corinne Petersen Kaileigh Wallace Addison Taylor Alexis Schwartz Avery Newell Ava Kristynik Jordyn Harryman Gabby McBride Avery Simer Lauren Carmona

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S E A S O N U P DAT E ABOUT THE TEAM Key seniors making impacts for the Lady Dragons in 2019 were Anna Martinko and Jordyn Harryman. Offensively, juniors Madelyn Murphy and Avery Newell have led the charge and will be counted on to take even bigger roles in the future. Returning sophomores Ava Kristynik and Sophie Patton have anchored the midfield for the Lady Dragons. “Inside Lacrosse” recently listed the two among a handful of Dallas-area players as “rockstars to watch out for in the ranks as they get closer to graduation.” Meanwhile, freshmen Kaileigh Wallace and Katelyn Sclafani earned varsity spots midway through the season and made immediate impacts upon arriving on the top team to solidify the squad in the middle. Carroll has also had an effective tandem between the pipes in keeper Avery Simer (junior) who will be back on the pitch next season. Renner believes these returners are equipped with a strong corps of talent, potential and maturity. That coupled with the athleticism of newcomers arriving next season has the team confident for an even stronger season in 2020.

with the talent, potential, maturity and athletic ability that this team has, we will expect to perform even better than we did in 2019. —H ead Coach Faith Renner

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The Lady Dragons recently wrapped up their 2019 campaign and finished the season in style picking up a 10-3 win over rival Coppell. As a result, Carroll’s squad is ranked No. 6 in the state according to insidelacrosse.com with a No. 10 ranking from laxnumbers.com. Among the key games for the Lady Dragons are victories over McKinney (1910) and Allen (9-6) with an overall goal differential of plus-eight. Head coach Faith Renner also notes Carroll was impressive in defeat against some of the best the state has to offer, playing tightly contested matches against reigning 2018 state champion Hockaday and runner-up Kincaid. Renner notes she was impressed with the play of her squad this season as the Lady Dragons effectively mixed upperclassmen with younger incoming talent. Moving forward, Carroll’s team will graduate eight seniors, but Renner believes the experience and leadership mark the veteran Lady Dragons left on the returners will make for a smooth transition to 2020. “We have a lot of athleticism coming in and the future looks promising,” Renner says. DRAGONPRIDE

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’ 19 Roster

Head Coach: Bruce Frady Assistant Coaches: Joe Gillis, Mike Jaeger, Zach Price 1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 19 20 21 22 28 33 34 35 42 43 44 45 46 66 75

Grant Blake Chris Schrobilgen Michael Olaleye Brendan O’Rourke Grant Deno Ben Heikkila Cody Forman Conor Spagnolli Jacob Donfris Dalton Daniel Jared Randall Parker Ruiz Walker Southern McGwire Newell Mitchell Gruenewald Dylan DiBello Lucas Bratton Ben Kehoe John Manero Connor Patterson Luke Leffingwell Nicholas Wright Joseph Coniglio Harry Blake Freddie Elmquist

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ABOUT THE TEAM The Dragons have posted a 10-5 record, with multiple marquee wins, and are bound for the playoffs where they are hopeful of reaching the super regionals for the first time in program history. Head coach Bruce Frady describes the Dragons as a team that leans on its defense with the goal of keeping the opponent under 10 goals. That starts between the pipes, where junior keeper Nick Wright has emerged as the team’s MVP. Wright’s success wouldn’t be possible without a strong defensive unit as well, and seniors Ben Kehoe and Air Force signee Mitchell Gruenewald have certainly provided that and are expected to earn all-state nominations before moving on to compete at the next level. Senior attacker and captain Harry Blake has been Carroll’s top scorer on the offensive end, including scoring a hat trick in the first half alone against rival Jesuit, while junior John Manero has come into his own at the midfield spot. Still, the Dragons — which Frady describes as “blue collar, tough-nosed and gritty” — will likely go as far as their defense takes them in the postseason.

we want to use our defense to hold opponents to single digits and that will consistently put us in great situations to win. —H ead Coach Bruce Frady 18 • SPRING ’19

The Dragons are entering the critical part of the season with the playoffs looming on the horizon. Fortunately, Carroll’s squad has met expectations early and knows it will be bound for the postseason in some form or fashion regardless of how its completes the regular season. The Dragons entered the final weeks of the regular season with a 10-5 record, including 2-2 in district, and would be either the No. 3 or 4 seed depending on their result against rival Coppell to close the regular season. The team, which appears to be peaking at the right time, should also be more than prepared for what it will face in the postseason as head coach Bruce Frady noted the Dragons played a rigorous nondistrict schedule that included facing eight of the state’s top 10 programs. “We had our bumps early, but that has only made us tougher now,” he says. Among the highlights thus far for Carroll was its first victory over storied program St. Marks since 2014, as well as a win over 2018 state champ The Woodlands. Frady and the Dragons are hopeful those results, as well as the strong showing in conference, will give Carroll the confidence it needs to advance past the second round of the playoffs for the first time ever. DRAGONPRIDE

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’ 19 Roster Head Coach: Tim Stuewe 2

Caitlin Hammer

Sr.

Morgan Cashon

Fr.

Rachel Floyd

Sr.

Madison Cashon

IF/OF

Sr.

Kelly Shackelford

Jr.

Mackenzie Rae

So.

8 Victoria Hill

Sr.

C/IF

Jr.

10 Brooke Martin

IF/OF

Jr.

P/OF

Sr.

12 Katie Gee

Jr.

14 Gaby Garcia

Sr.

17 Peyton Clark

P/OF

Jr.

18 Lillian Cooper

IF/OF

Fr.

20 Allie Nuenke

P/IF

Sr.

Piper Harness

Lauren Long

S E A S O N U P DAT E ABOUT THE TEAM The Lady Dragons possess a balanced and experienced squad and have shown the ability to compete in low-scoring pitcher’s duels as well as slugfests at times. Leading the charge offensively for the Lady Dragons is reigning Catcher of the Year, Gaby Garcia. The senior backstop has been on a tear at the plate all year long and entered the Lady Dragons 5-6A finale boasting team-highs in average (.474), home runs (seven), runs (29) and RBIs (30). Not far off Garcia’s pace at the plate has been senior Lauren Long, with a .347 average alongside two homers and 20 runs driven in. Also returning off all-district campaigns for the squad are senior Allie Nuenke (second team) and Madison Cashon (honorable mention) and juniors Katie Gee (second team) and Brooke Martin (honorable mention). For the year, Martin has posted a .323 average while chipping in 24 runs and 22 RBIs. Cashon, meanwhile, is batting .315 with 16 RBIs, two dingers, 10 stolen bases and is second on the team with 28 runs. Freshman Morgan Cashon has been a terror on the bases for the Lady Dragons with a team-high of 13 steals. In the circle, Nuenke, Long, Martin and Kelly Shackelford have each started at least five games and have combined for a 2.93 ERA.

i am most proud of this team’s perseverance and grit. we have had to fight our tails off from the third week of district to even get into the playoffs. —H ead Coach Tim Stuewe

20 • SPRING ’19

After a fourth place district 5-6A finish, the Lady Dragons have surged into the state’s postseason tournament. A weekend sweep of Mansfield High School brought the Lady Dragons to their first Regional Quarterfinals in 14 years. This postseason run marks the ninth time in eleven seasons Tim Steuwe’s squad has advanced to the dance, now they will face off against a familiar foe in 5-6A District Champions of Keller High. Carroll came up empty in the regular season against the other playoff qualifiers from 5-6A, but were competitive in defeat in one of the strongest districts in the area. The Lady Dragons lost both of their outings against first-place Keller (ranked No. 2 in the state) by one run, came up shy against second-place Northwest Eaton (No. 6) twice by one and two runs, respectively, and dropped a pair of battles with thirdplace Guyer by a combined three runs. Outside of those defeats, the Lady Dragons took care of business, including sweeping Byron Nelson to lock up the fourth seed. In nondistrict action, Carroll posted a 13-5 mark, including strong showings at the BCS Tournament and SLC tournament it hosted. DRAGONPRIDE

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ABOUT THE TEAM The Dragons did have familiarity on the mound as both Cutter Sipple and Joe Steeber returned to the rotation after missing 2018 with injuries. Sipple wasted little time rediscovering his sophomore form, posting a 7-1 record with a 2.10 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 42 strikeouts in 51.1 innings. Steeber, meanwhile, has gone 8-1 with a 2.84 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 38 innings. Vucan adds that sophomores Ryan Pehrson and Luke Gornell and freshman LSU commit Griffin Herring have been the top arms out the bullpen with Grant Golomb (Baylor) expected to be the No. 3 starter in the postseason if needed. Vucan also notes Carroll’s pitchers have been supported by strong play defensively, including from junior Thomas Wrehe, who has filled in admirably behind the plate for starting catcher Yanluis Ortiz. At the plate, the Dragons have posted a .282 average as a team and have been led in hitting by third baseman Cade Manning (.444 average, 18 runs, 15 RBIs). Shortstop Austin Hale, meanwhile, is hitting .304 and is one of five Carroll players with a home run to go with a team-high 19 RBIs. Left-fielder Brandon Howell, Grant Golomb, Dawson Love and Riley Garcia are also each hitting better than .300 for the Dragons, while Jaxon Osterberg is batting .270 and has been a terror on the base paths.

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S E A S O N U P DAT E The reigning state champion Dragons are competing in their 21st consecutive postseason tournament in dramatic fashion. Late inning heroics by Austin Hale and Brandon Howell followed by some lockdown pitching led to a sweep of rival Coppell High School. The team now advances to familiar territory. The area round of state will held again in Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers. This is a monumental feat considering the team graduated 25 seniors last year. The Dragons entered the 2019 season with a bit of uncertainty. The result was a slow start to the year, including a 1-4 performance at the Texas-California Showdown in San Jose. Head coach Larry Vucan used the tournament as an opportunity to experiment with different lineups, and after returning to Texas and facing more stiff competition, the Dragons hit their groove and have cruised through District 5-6A competition. The squad opened the district slate with a key sweep of powerhouse Keller, including rallying from a five-run hole with two outs in the seventh inning to open the series, a result which Vucan considers the turning point of the season. DRAGONPRIDE

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DRAGON STUDENT-ATHLETE SIGNEES INCLUDED On April 17, friends and family at Carroll Senior High School surrounded nine student-athletes as they signed their Letters of Intent. These nine students will go on to play their sports at a collegiate level. By signing Letters of Intent, the students officially ended the recruiting process. Families celebrated with cookies and other treats in the colors of their Dragon’s future college. Carroll Senior High principal Shawn Duhon was on hand to say a few congratulatory words to these accomplished athletes.

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Christian Pontaoe – Basketball, Ginnell College Austin Hale – Baseball, Weatherford College Sam Silvestri – Baseball, University of the Ozarks Brandon Haddock – Basketball, University of Utah Jack Myers – Cross Country/Track,

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s the Lady Dragons approached postseason play, they had high expectations. The roster features seven seniors, all of whom previously qualified for the playoffs in talented District 5-6A last year. But the team wanted to do more than just appear at the playoffs for the third time in four years (and ninth time in 11 seasons). The Lady Dragons had their eyes on advancing past the bi-district round for the first time in four years and potentially reaching the regional quarterfinals for the first time in well over a decade (2005). Carroll couldn’t have drawn a more fitting opponent to do just that as the Lady Dragons — who finished fourth in 5-6A — took on a Flower Mound. The Lady Jaguars squad continued its streak of district titles this year (6-6A) and spent the previous two seasons battling in district with Carroll. 30 • SPRING ’19

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“It means so much more knowing what happened last year and the past two years, and that we’re both familiar with each other versus just playing a random opponent,” says Madison Cashon, Carroll senior pitcher and center fielder. “And if we beat Flower Mound, knowing what a good team they are, that will only give us even more confidence moving forward.” Fellow senior second baseman Lauren Long and senior catcher Gaby Garcia echo the sentiments and believe it is Carroll’s time to shine versus their former foe. “We definitely want some redemption against them and feel it is our time to shine,” Garcia says. And that is exactly what they got. The Lady Dragons reached their bi-district hopes after downing the Lady Jaguars in three games in a best-of-3 series, opening by outslugging Flower Mound, 13-12, and sealing the series with a 7-6 decision in Game 3. Carroll’s offense stayed hot in Game 1 of its arearound series against Mansfield, topping the Lady Tigers, 6-1, to move one win from the third round. Big offensive performances are typical for Carroll as the Lady Dragons scored at least three runs in every district contest but two with an average of 5.2 runs per contest. And Carroll’s aforementioned seniors have been a big reason as to why. Garcia has been a force for the Lady Dragons SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM

entering the area round with team-highs in most every major category including a .495 batting average, which also ranks amongst the best in the area, alongside 38 runs, 26 RBIs and 10 home runs. Long, meanwhile, was hitting a robust .347 with 11 runs, 20 RBIs and a pair of round-trippers, while Cashon had posted a .314 average with two dingers, 32 runs (second on the team) and 17 RBIs. Other key contributors offensively have been juniors Brooke Martin (.315 average, one homer, 26 RBIs and 27 runs), Paige Harness (.33 average, 12 runs, 18 RBIs, two home runs) and Katie Gee (.353 average, two homers, 14 runs, 14 RBIs), seniors Victoria Hill (.357 average) and Allie Nuenke (.262, one home run, 21 RBIs) and freshman Lillian Cooper (.263 average, 17 RBIs, 17 runs). In addition to familiarity and a potent offense, the Lady Dragons exuded far more confidence entering the postseason because of its performance in district. While the Lady Dragons were the fourth-place finisher in 5-6A, Carroll held up well against the top finishers in what was likely the strongest district in the area and potentially the state. Entering the postseason, 5-6A boasted the state’s No. 2 team in Keller and No. 6 squad Justin Northwest Eaton. Third-place finisher Denton Guyer, meanwhile, reached the regional quarterfinals a year ago and all three teams won their bi-district series. “[Flower Mound] hasn’t been as competitive in district as we have been, so getting that great practice in and SPRING ’19 • 33

knowing the intensity you bring,” Garcia says. “That’s something that really benefited us.” Carroll also was exuding confidence despite going 0-6 against the top three teams because of the competitive nature of the battles. The Lady Dragons lost to Keller by one run on two occasions and suffered one-run and two-run losses against both Guyer and Eaton. Carroll has also been thriving on its chemistry, which could be expected for a team with so many upperclassmen. “The determination and the drive and the passion we have is incredible,” Garcia says. “We all want the big hit. We want the ball hit to us. It just seems like we’re cohesive and everyone is playing for each other.” Carroll’s experience also pays dividends in the circle, where the Lady Dragons are a rare example of a team consistently using four pitchers. “Luckily I’ve been able to catch them over the years and know the strong suits, but it really gets me ready and prepared for different pitches I will see during the game from other pitchers as a batter,” Garcia says. Head coach Tim Stuewe notes that the decision was made to utilize all four pitchers (Cashon, Nuenke, Martin and Kelly Shackelford) early in the non-district slate to throw off opponents. For the year, all four pitchers have started at least six games with Shackelford leading with way with 10 starts. The junior has gone 9-5 with a 2.60 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 89 innings. Martin has earned 36 strikeouts in 37 innings with a 3.35 ERA, while Long has a 4.26 ERA and 46 whiffs in 44.1 innings and Nuenke notching 24 strikeouts in 41 innings with a 3.41 ERA. All four pitchers have also logged at least one save each. That versatility will come in handy should Carroll draw Keller in the regional quarterfinals for potentially the third, fourth and fifth times this season. Long believes the Lady Dragons just need to continue their brand of play of the season to be a success. “I just want to look back confidently and say we gave everything and there is nothing we would want to change,” she says. “And I know we will be able to.”

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n 2015, a committee from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) agreed beach volleyball should have a NCAA-sanctioned championship. At that same time in Southlake, four girls were entering high school and splitting their time between studying and sweating it out in the sand. Now, those four – Harper Hallgren, Sutton McTavish, Abbey Sweeting and Hope Shannon – have officially signed their letters of intent to play with their future colleges this fall. Given that the sport is relatively young and isn’t a UIL sport, it’s remarkable there are four signees from Carroll’s class of 2019. But for these four girls, beach volleyball is a chance at collegiate play, and they believe that is partly why it is growing so quickly in North Texas. “Beach has been growing a lot in these past few years, and there are a lot more opportunities for college scholarships,” Sutton says.

HOW THEY GOT STARTED Abbey, Harper, Hope and Sutton have a lot in common. They’re all senior Dragons, and they play for the same club: Beach Ten Thousand in Plano. From early ages, they were all indoor volleyball players. SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM

Abbey estimates that she was about 12 to 13 years old when she began playing indoor volleyball. She played in middle school and went on to become a Lady Dragon in high school as a defensive back row player. Though she continued on with indoor, beach volleyball is what she will continue to play at California State University, Northridge. For her, beach volleyball has a level of independence that indoor does not. “I like how coaches are a lot less involved,” she explains. “They aren’t allowed to talk to you while you’re playing, so it’s a huge mental game on your own.” Like Abbey, Harper was a Lady Dragon indoor volleyball player all four years of high school. She was introduced to beach volleyball when her older sister, Haley Hallgren, started playing with a club team. Knowing that they would be going to all the same practices anyway, the Hallgren family signed Harper up at the age of 10. This fall, the sisters will once again play on the same team as Harper joins Haley at the University of Southern California (USC). It’s the constant action of the sport that keeps her hooked. “You get more touches on the ball,” Harper says. “You get to do everything, and I just like being outside more than being stuck in a gym all day.” Hope, a University of Arizona commit, spent some time in a Dragon green jersey as a freshman but ended up setting it aside to give all of her energy to beach volleyball. SPRING ’19 • 39

Before high school, she played indoor volleyball in a recreation league, and she was introduced to the sport in a way that is near to our hearts. “If it wasn’t for my mom, I wouldn’t be playing beach volleyball,” Hope says. “I started playing volleyball after seeing an ad in Southlake Style, actually. That’s how I got into rec. volleyball.” Similar to Hope, Sutton started out playing indoor club volleyball. When her coach invited her to a beach volleyball practice, she was quickly converted. She echoes the statements of the other three when she explains why beach volleyball won her over: constant action and plenty of hits. She’ll continue in that vein at Pepperdine University. “I just fell in love with the game because it was just a lot more fun,” she says. “You always get to play and travel places you wouldn’t go if you were playing indoor.”

HARD WORK PAYS OFF Two to three times per week, the four athletes clamor to beat rush hour out to Plano, where Beach Ten Thousand is located. From there, it’s two hours of practice and conditioning, rain or shine. For beach volleyball, that phrase is not taken lightly. “Unless there is lightning, we practice through any-

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thing,” Hope says. “As long as it’s not below 32 degrees outside, we’re out there practicing.” When you consider the change that rain can make on sand, getting soaked isn’t even the real issue. The bigger concern is that suddenly, that softer surface gets packed down and changes the game. And you wouldn’t expect it out of the stereotypically tropical sport, but these athletes have toughed out some colder competitions as well. “These past few weeks, the weather has been terrible,” Sutton says. “We’ll play in the rain until it gets pretty bad. I’ve played in tournaments where it’s been probably around 36 degrees outside.” Thankfully, all four girls are headed to relatively tamer climates for college. When the four signed their letters of intent November, it proved that it was all worth it. All of the hours spent driving to practice, conditioning, traveling to tournaments and staying up late to study had paid off. “I was so excited when I signed,” Sutton says. “It felt like a big weight off of my chest.” Even the process of getting recruited added more to each girls’ plate. “It was like having a second job,” Abbey explains. “I would play in the tournament, and then I would send out videos to coaches who were looking at me. I had it down

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WHAT’S NEXT While there are still plenty of beach volleyball tournaments left to play this summer, the four athletes are excitedly anticipating the fall. Abbey will be fulfilling her dream of playing in California as she attends Cal State Northridge. She will be the only Texan on her team and plans to major in food science or nutrition. “I’m so excited to head to college,” she says. “Two weeks ago I went out there and I stayed with my future teammates, and I got to watch them play. They are all so positive and they were so nice. It was like being welcomed into a family.” Sutton wants to be a dentist, so she plans on starting out pre-med at Pepperdine University. “That would be really hard to balance with sports, so I think I’m going to start with that. But if it gets too overwhelming, I’ll switch to business,” she says. Harper plans to major in business administration and take the pre-requisite science courses in case she wants to go to medical school. She’ll be joining her older sister at USC, but when asked if the two Hallgrens would partner up in volleyball, she laughs. “We tend to fight when we play together, so probably not,” she says. Hope hasn’t decided on a major but is leaning toward nutrition or physical therapy. She says she has always found the science behind food interesting and enjoys helping people. Either way, she is excited to get started at Arizona State University. “I visited recently and loved it,” Hope says. “All of the teams are so supportive of each other.” As these four promising athletes continue pursuing excellence at the collegiate level, they are paving the way for other Southlake beach volleyball players. The first NCAA beach volleyball championship was in 2016, so Sutton, Hope, Harper and Abbey are still laying the groundwork in the fledgling sport. Remember their names as they have their whole career ahead of them. 42 • SPRING ’19

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ou know you have a great tennis team when players from the same school are forced to battle it out for runner up. That happens quite a bit for the Dragons. This year, like many years prior, the boys’ and girls’ teams won the 5-6A district championships. When asked if it was unusual for both teams to earn the district title, head coach Corey Aldridge says, “I don’t want to sound like I am tooting our own horn, but that’s not unheard of here. We’ve done that the last couple of years.”

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NO TROUBLE DOUBLES From there, the team was able to qualify 11 players out of 16 possible spots for the Region 1 tournament at the Arlington Tennis Center in April. The Dragons dominated regionals, qualifying the most players in school history (eight) to compete at the state level. Among these eight are Region 1 boys double champions Nick Ryniak and Gino French, mixed doubles champions Kelly Kunz and Drake Ferri, boys doubles runners-up Inesh Raju and Ryan Schmuhl and girls doubles runners-up Sam Lowe and Brennan Becicka. We had the chance to catch up with two of the state-bound athletes to learn more about their journeys through tennis and their goals upon graduating this May.

SAM LOWE It’s been a good year for Sam on doubles. She and her partner, Brennan, are the reigning 5-6A girls doubles champions and were runners-up in Region 1. Now, with a chance at a state title and graduation looming, Sam looks to close out her senior year with excellence. And though she has been prolific in doubles play lately, she says it was not always that way. “I started out hating doubles,” she admits. “I didn’t like being near the net, it made me nervous and I was always scared someone would peg me. My sophomore year, I had to grow into it since we graduated a lot of girls. Coach Athens really helped me at the net, and now that’s really where I like to be on the court.” Sam plays singles in the fall and doubles in the spring. Unlike a lot of high school sports, tennis doesn’t provide much of an offseason. “We have a fall and spring season, so it gets very long,” Sam says. “It definitely starts to drain you after a while. You have to enjoy the team aspect of it and enjoy competing with everyone. That’s what keeps us motivated.” Even though tennis has a more individualistic aspect than other team sports, Sam won’t talk about Dragon tennis without praising the camaraderie and support her peers provide. She recalls long matches with rain delays and everyone sticking through it to cheer each other on. Some of her fondest memories with the team actually took place off of the court. During her freshman year, the upperclassmen would take their younger teammates out for coffee and other outings, something that Sam does now as a senior.

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“That was my favorite part of my freshman year and what I remember most vividly,” Sam says. “I wanted to try to replicate that for the underclassmen.” It’s hard to imagine where she finds the time for social activities. When she isn’t at the net, Sam is studying hard and getting first-hand experience in the medical field through Carroll Medical Academy. Once again, hard work has paid off, as she is headed to Rice University this fall. She hopes to eventually become a surgeon or doctor. With her sights set on such a challenging field of study, Sam says she didn’t even consider playing tennis at the collegiate level, though she may take a swing at intramurals. While her time as a Dragon is coming to a close, she is still excited for the team’s future, particularly with regard to her doubles partner. “She’s so excited about everything and it’s all a new experience for her,” Sam says. “That’s why I love playing with Brennan because we click really well. Brennan is going to be a force next year, I’m really excited for her.”

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NICK RYNIAK Nick’s childhood mirrored that of many Southlake kids: He played every sport imaginable. “I was involved with basketball, baseball, football, soccer, you name it,” he says. “Tennis really stood out to me because of the individual aspect, and you dictate your own success.” While he likes not having to fully rely on a large group of teammates, he says that he still enjoys the team aspect of Dragon tennis. That’s why he chose to join the high school team instead of playing club. It has certainly worked out for him. He and his partner, Gino, are Region 1 doubles champions, and this won’t be his first appearance at the state championships. Last year, he and his partner, Dave Arman, advanced to the quarterfinals, but fell to a tough Houston Memorial duo. Qualifying for state is no easy feat. Players compete at a regional level and only the top two from each category – boys singles, boys doubles, girls singles, girls doubles and mixed doubles – are given a spot in the state bracket. His freshman year, Nick missed out on advancing to state after he lost a regional match against his own teammate. “It’s a little weird whenever you have to play against your teammates,” Nick says. “I ended up playing my partner Arman Dave in the finals, and he beat me and ended up winning state. He’s a great player and at MIT now.” Now, Nick is hoping to make a substantial showing at state to close out his time as a Dragon. There is a month-long break between regionals and state, and Nick says that it can be easy to feel a bit burned out around that time of year. However, with the team’s impressive performance at the Region 1 tournament, there seems to be enough excitement to last through mid-May. “We had a phenomenal experience at regionals,” Nick says. “We qualified eight for state, which is the most Southlake has ever done and is probably up there with most in the state. The most in my four years before that was four.” After state, Nick still has plenty to look forward to. He has been accepted into the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Notre Dame. He’s deciding between the two, but regardless of where he goes, he intends to study aerospace and mechanical engineering. He’s currently working toward a private pilot license and recently had his first solo flight. Somehow, between studying hard and logging hours in a plane, he has managed 208 wins in tennis. He holds Dragon Tennis’ all-time record, and he’s not done yet. “The motivation to succeed and Carroll’s belief in protecting the tradition was kind of ingrained in me,” Nick says. “I just learned to stay motivated and use my time wisely.” SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM

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ast summer, Steve Keasler was hired as Carroll ISD’s athletic director. Since, the district has added a few more state titles and continues to be one of the athletic powerhouses of North Texas. He’s no stranger to the Dragons, as he previously coached the high school golf team for nine years. His career path has ventured to the University of Texas at Austin and Midlothian ISD, but he found his way back to Southlake to protect the tradition.

ONE OF MY MAIN GOALS… as athletic director at Carroll ISD is to aid in the athletic, academic and personal development of our student-athletes. I do this by creating an intentional culture that fosters positive relationships, that strives for a tradition of excellence. AT THE AGE OF 14… I started playing golf so I could have a chance to be with my parents and do something they both enjoyed. I STARTED MY COACHING CAREER… at Calliburg ISD in 1989 as Head Girls & Boys Golf Coach as well as varsity assistant basketball and football coach. IT HAD ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM OF MINE TO… coach at Carroll ISD under Coach Ledbetter. At the time, he was one of the most respected football coaches in the state of Texas and had one of the most consistent programs in a one high school town. MY JOURNEY BACK TO CISD… has seemed to come full circle. During my time at Carroll, I was able to obtain my master’s degree while acting as a quarterback coach, track & field coach and varsity assistant basketball coach. In addition to my time at Carroll, I have been blessed by amazing opportunities throughout my career from coaching at the high school level, becoming an assistant golf coach at the University of Texas and serving as an athletic director, but coming back to Carroll is like coming back home. COACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS… was a unique opportunity and experience. I was able to work at the college level recruiting and be part of a Big 12 Championship, but my passion of high school athletics always remained purposeful and strong.

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IN THE 2000s I WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY… to become a Division 1 college coach outside Texas, but I chose to stay in Texas to be closer to family as well as be a part of my children’s lives as they went through school. Therefore, my path took me to Midlothian ISD as Executive Director of Athletics. THE POWER OF THE DRAGON CULTURE… stayed within me and has led me back to Carroll ISD as an athletic administrator. It has been a rewarding opportunity to follow in the footsteps of some amazing athletic directors who have set the foundation of greatness. IT HAS BEEN REALLY REWARDING… to see some of the kids that I coached in the community when I was here the first time. I really enjoy seeing how they have grown up and the unique opportunity to get to know their families. The students, teachers, administration and community are very supportive of our athletic initiatives. I look forward to the relationships that I have and will be building in my future at Carroll as well as the ability to help influence the athlete’s high school experience. I HAVE TWO… wonderful children: Kaylee (17), who will be graduating from high school this year, and Hogan (20), who is a student as well as a kicker at Fort Lewis College. Fun fact about Hogan: He started his educational experience at Jack Johnson Elementary as a Dragon!

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