Sports in Review

Northview baseball ended its season with a 4-20 record, winning games against Johns Creek, Chattahoochee, and Cambridge High School. Northview baseball ranked sixth in the region and plans to participate in Dunwoody Fall Ball as a way to practice for next year’s season.

“Our most successful moment this year was beating Cambridge, even though we did not beat some teams we should have,” senior David Simmons said.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Northview boys’ basketball was led by its new coach this year, Vince Carter. Carter and the team hope to improve from this season to have even better seasons in the future. The team will have to rely on underclassmen next year with several starting seniors departing.

“Coach Carter coaches in a way [where] every day needs to be the same,” senior Tanner Owens said. “[Carter] always talks about routine and tempo. If it’s the day before the game, we always walk through our plays.”

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

The girls’ basketball team finished sixth in the region. The team’s biggest wins came over Fellowship Christian and North

Springs High School. The team as a whole— including both players and coaches—sees potential for next season and hopes to work hard to continue to get better.

“I appreciate my basketball coaches’ dedication,” freshman Kelly Reynolds said. “We will continue to work hard and grow. Next year, I want to see more confidence from our team.”

Cheer

Northview cheer had to persevere through many setbacks this year. Despite these challenges, Northview cheer was still on Northview’s sidelines at every game. Looking towards the future, Northview cheer hopes to have better time management and commitment so that as many people as possible can experience the sport.

“I think the most successful moment for my team this year was cheering at the last game of the year despite a lot of setbacks during the season,” junior Nadia Yang said. “The team bond that we were able to form was really special because of the hardships we endured, so being surrounded by a group hug with my teammates after the game ended was a really rewarding experience.”

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY

Although the boys’ cross country team did not meet its season goal of making state, it still had a successful season. The high point of the season came when the team placed third at the Pickens Invitational. Throughout the season, the team stayed competitive and emphasized supporting each other and encouraging students to attend meets.

“It is one of the best experiences at Northview,” senior Luke Marshall said. “It’s so much more than just a sport; it’s a community in which you’ll feel at home no matter where you come from or if you’ve ever run before.”

Girls’ varsity cross country wins the Region 6 AAAAA championship. NORTHVIEW CROSS COUNTRY, SPECIAL

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY

The girls’ cross country team had a successful year winning in its region and competing at state. Cross country runners worked on their endurance by practicing four times a week. Looking to next year, the team hopes to communicate with the student body more to have more people join the team.

“It was one of the best experiences I have ever had in sports,” freshman Kinley Olivio said. “I went in not knowing many people and close to nothing about running but left with close friends and a newfound love for the sport.”

Esports

The Northview esports team competed in both the fall and spring. The team was able to make the state finals in both seasons, finishing as the state runner-up in both. The video game that the team was playing to make it to the state finals was “League of Legends,” but the team acknowledges that it is a dying game. In the future, the team is considering putting its best players behind the controller for “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” instead.

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“I’m going to miss the legacy we leave behind here in the “League of Legends” esports team since I can confidently say there will be no other team to replace the records we have set over the years we’ve played together,” junior and varsity “League of Legends” player David Suh said. “This is hands down the best and most memorable experience I will ever have in any school related activity.”

Flag Football

The Northview flag football program started just last year. This year, the team already showed signs of improvement, especially with its win against Johns Creek. The team was just one touchdown away from making the playoffs, and looking toward next year, the team’s goal is to make the playoffs that it just barely missed this year.

“I’m proud of our team and am grateful that we played flag football together,” senior Elena Andrade said. “The sport is rapidly growing and the future of football will include women.”

Football

Northview football finished the season with a 1-9 record. Aside from the team’s six conference games, the team also played three out-of-conference games. In its first outof-region game, Northview beat McNair High School 23-12. With the conference switch this year to 5A Region 6, the team faced tougher opponents. The players hope to improve during off-season workouts to compete and win more games next year.

“The best part [of our season] was during the first game against McNair when our whole team came out with fire and played with purpose,” junior quarterback Coda Woolstenhulme said. “As a whole, our team can improve on our speed.”

BOYS’ GOLF

Northview boys’ golf had a rebuilding year. Currently, the team expects to place at least fourth in the region tournament and compete in area tournaments against high schools such as Chattahoochee and Centennial. Players also hope to be able to compete in the sectional tournament.

“This year has been very fun and competitive. I think we can get competitive, but that’s not really a bad thing. It is actually a good thing helping each other improve,” junior Dylan Sulka said.

GIRLS’ GOLF

Northview girls’ golf is headed to state after winning the Region Championship and Area 4 Tournament. The team has also placed at invitational tournaments and won individual awards such as the Low Medalist title. Next year, players look forward to refining their technique through frequent practice sessions.

“It was a really good team this year,” junior Shaylen Brown said. “It was a good experience for me because golf is very different from other sports, and I have definitely learned a lot. I loved being able to experience new things while also doing something that I enjoy.”

BOYS’ LACROSSE

Northview boys’ lacrosse finished with a 2-10 record, placing fifth in the region. With high hopes for next year, Northview boys’ lacrosse players are planning to improve their skills by practicing during their free time in an effort to increase the number of wins.

“I think we’re more successful than [we were] last year, and we’re setting ourselves up well for next year,” junior Dylan Sulka said. “Overall, it has been a very, very fun experience, and I just hope we can get everyone out earlier before the season and get some groundwork going in. Then, we should be really good next year.”

GIRLS’ LACROSSE

Northview girls’ lacrosse finished with a 3-14 record. Winning against Woodward Academy in one of its three region games, Northview girls’ lacrosse placed third in the region. Next year, the team hopes to win more regional games.

“I would describe this season as chaotic,” junior Lauren Caylor said.“We had a lot of ups and downs this year, and I’m just proud of everyone for not quitting on each other. We had a few problems in different parts of the team, but we stuck together, and we made it through the season. Respect off the field creates respect on the field, which creates trust both on and off the field.”

BOYS’ SOCCER

Northview boys’ soccer ended its season with five wins, eight losses, and two ties, winning against schools like Wesleyan, Cross Keys, North Gwinnett, North Springs, and Kell High School. Northview boys’ soccer won two of its six region games, placing sixth in the region. The players plan to increase their winnings next year with more practice.

“Being on this year’s team was very meaningful to me,” senior Peter Mun said. “I enjoyed every second playing on the pitch as a senior. This year’s team has felt like a family because we could rely on one another and have team dinners or train during the weekends at Shakerag fields.”

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Northview girls’ soccer ended the season with a 10-5 record, including wins against South Forsyth, Wesleyan, Johns Creek, Chattahoochee, and Peachtree Ridge High School. Winning five of the six region games, the team placed second in this year’s region. To continue its six-win streak, Northview girls’ soccer plans to practice outside of school during the off-season.

“We definitely had a lot of potential at the beginning of the year, and we have grown from that,” senior Jenna Sapong said. “I am excited to see how the team does next year. We had a lot of people grow individually, and the team has gotten stronger and more well-rounded.”

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