Lovett Athletics
Winter 2020 - 2021
Welcome to Lovett, and thank
you for attending this event to show your support of our students and coaches! One of the hallmarks of life at Lovett is the spirited encouragement of our parents, alumni, and friends of the school. It means a great deal to all of our studentathletes and helps us to build and maintain our unique sense of community. At Lovett, we are deeply committed to the development of the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. The formation of good character is at the top of our list of priorities, and nowhere is that more important than on the field and courts where our students compete. With that in mind, please join me in making every effort to strengthen and sustain the good sportsmanship that has marked our athletic endeavors through the years.
On behalf of Lovett’s Athletic
Department, I extend a heartfelt welcome to all students, faculty & staff members, parents, and alumni in attendance at tonight’s event. I’m thrilled to be back on The Riverbank to lead a program with a long and distinguished history of athletic success, and our coaches and athletes have been working hard to ensure that this continues. The support from our community means the world to our student-athletes and is a welldeserved reward for their efforts. Lovett places a strong emphasis on good sportsmanship, and it is our hope that the Lovett community will continue this tradition of gracious behavior towards our opponents, their fans, and the officials.
Thank you again for your support. We all look forward to watching our Lovett Lions in action in the coming year, and we are delighted that you are here for these games!
The Athletics Department would like to extend a special thanks to the LionBackers for their ongoing efforts in support of the Lovett Athletics program.
Go Lions,
Go Lions!
Meredyth Cole Head of School
Adam Nelson ‘93 Athletics Director www.lovett.org/athletics - 1
2020 - 2021 LionBackers Presidents Claudia and Carl Stimmel Dear Lovett Fans, The LionBackers welcome you to another exciting year of Lovett athletics. This year brings a unique set of challenges as we work through the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on all aspects of our lives, including athletics. We are all responsible for making smart choices with respect to social distancing and face coverings as we work as a community to give Lovett the best chance at competing this season. Thanks to the talents and commitment of our student-athletes, the dedication and hard work of our coaches and other members of the athletic department, and the support of the administration, parents, and fans, Lovett’s teams will continue to excel. Many thanks to the record number of fans that came out to cheer on our athletes this past year as they participated on 70 teams in grades 7-12. Indeed, there was much to cheer about and the accomplishments were truly impressive. Your support as both a Lovett fan and a member of LionBackers is essential to the success of our athletic programs. Through membership, concession sales, football program, and our two major fundraisers, the annual Golf and Tennis Tournaments, the LionBackers were able to provide substantial support last year to our athletic programs. Because of the abbreviated school year, we were unable to achieve our 2019/2020 goals and need your support more than ever this year to meet our fundraising target. Examples of purchases made last year with funds provided by the LionBackers include: *Major broadcast equipment; allowing us to broadcast most of the varsity sports (2019-20 broadcasts included cheer, football, softball, volleyball, basketball, swim/dive, wrestling, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis) *Painting of softball and baseball facility *Volleyball uniforms *Uniforms for several teams and MS football helmets *Postseason bonuses for fall and winter coaches *Enhanced HUDL program which allows coaches to improve their programs We encourage all members of the Lovett community to become members of the LionBackers for the 2020-2021 school year. Even if your child is too young to participate, your donation and participation strengthens the programs that await your child in the future. When you join, you will receive two family passes to all regular season varsity home sporting events. These passes alone represent a tremendous savings for each family! Lovett has a proud tradition of pursuing excellence in our athletic programs. With help, we can continue that tradition and accomplish our goals of fundraising, promoting school spirit, and supporting all aspects of Lovett athletics. We eagerly look forward to seeing everyone at the fields, gyms, courts, courses, track, and pool! GO LIONS! Claudia and Carl Stimmel LionBackers Presidents, 2020-2021 2 - Winter 2020-21
Athletics Department Staff Adam Nelson ’93
Katie Johnson
At Lovett since 2020 Education: B.G. Dartmouth College, MBA University of Virginia, Darden School of Business Background: Olympic shot putter 2000-2012, silver medalist (2000) and gold medalist (2004). NBC Sports expert commentator 2012-2013. Director, SPARC at Athens Orthopedic Group 2013-2016. Director, Business Development at Doyle Management Group 2016. CFO/COO and Market Director at The D10 2017-2019. Other: Adam and his wife, Laci, have two daughters, Lauren ‘29 and Caroline ‘27.
Head Volleyball Coach At Lovett since 2016 Education: B.A. University of Montevallo Background: 2x Region 7-AAAAA Coach of the Year at Cambridge High School; 2017-18 Area 4-AAA Champions and 2016-17 Area 4-AAA Runner-Up, 2016-2019 State Playoffs, and 2016 & 2017 State Semifinalists at Lovett. Other: AVCA Top 30 Coaches Under 30; four-year letter winner at the University of Montevallo; University of Montevallo record holder for career kills, total blocks, matches and sets played.
Mike Harner
Jeff Wierzba
Director of Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletics Head Boys Basketball Coach 9th Grade Football Coach At Lovett since 2015 Education: B.S. Armstrong State University Background: Savannah Country Day: Head of boys basketball program, P.E. department head, varsity track & field, and MS cross country. Holy Innocents Episcopal School: US physical education and varsity boys basketball. Other: Mike and his wife, Kara, have two sons, Jack and Will ‘30.
Assistant Director of Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletics MS Sports & Intramurals 8/9th Grade Baseball Head Coach 8th Grade Football Head Coach At Lovett since 2010 Education: B.S. University of Phoenix Background: 7th grade head football coach (2011-18) and MS boys lacrosse coach (2013-16). Other: MS Social Studies teacher. Jeff and his wife, Melissa Wylie, have two children, Knox and Blake.
Michelle Pope
Betsy James
At Lovett since 2015 Education: B.A. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Background: MS girls soccer coach, JV girls soccer coach. Other: Born in Maui, HI and raised in Appleton, WI. Loves the Green Bay Packers, Atlanta United FC, and dogs.
At Lovett since 2010 Education: B.S. University of Connecticut Background: LPA president (200607), LionBackers membership chair (2010-11); Lower School and Lovett Admission offices. Other: Betsy and her husband, Glenn, have two children, Kyle ’09 and Hannah ’12.
Sports Information Manager
Athletic Operations Manager
Amanda Stibbs
Athletics Administrative Assistant At Lovett since 2018 Education: B.A. University of Georgia Other: Mother of Ansley ‘23, Miles ‘26, and Mae ‘30.
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GHSA Sportsmanship Statement The GHSA and its member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA sanctioned events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials or competitors will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area during warm-ups or while the contest is being conducted. Thank you for your cooperation in the promotion of good sportsmanship at today’s event.
GHSA Region 6-AA 2020 - 2021
Columbia Coretta Scott King Academy
Elite Scholars Academy
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
Lovett McNair Pace Academy South Atlanta Stillwell Arts Therrell Towers Booker T. Washington 4 - Winter 2020-21
Sports Medicine Staff Sean DelFavero
Libby Campanella
Beth Garrett
Janeka Reid
A.T.,C., C.S.C.S. Director of Sports Medicine At Lovett since 2008 Education: B.S. Mount Union College Background: Head Athletic Trainer at Etowah High School, 2006–08 and Mason High School, 1999–2006. Other: Sean and his wife, Ashley, have two daughters, Callie and Maggie.
A.T.,C. Athletic Trainer At Lovett since 1990 Education: B.S. Miami University-Ohio Other: Beth and her husband, Joe, have two sons, Grant ’17 and Jake ’20.
A.T.,C. Athletic Trainer At Lovett since 2014 Education: B.S. University of South Carolina; M.S. Georgia State University
A.T.,C. Athletic Trainer At Lovett since 2017 Education: B.S Albany State University; Master of Athletic Training Life University Other: Born in Savannah, Georgia.
Strength & Conditioning Staff Neal Peduzzi
C.S.C.S., R.S.C.C., USA Weightlifting Director of Strength & Conditioning At Lovett since 2018 Education: B.S. Lander University; M.S. University of Tennessee Coaching History: St. Pius X; U.S. Army Special Forces; Georgia Tech; University of Tennessee; Arizona State University Other: Neal and his wife, Nikki, have a son, Jonathan Zachary “JZ.”
Julie Brentzel
M.S.S.M., C.S.C.S. USA Weightlifting Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach At Lovett since 2018 Education: B.S. University of Kentucky; M.S. Armstrong State Coaching History: SCAD and Armstrong State University. Other: US P.E. teacher. In her free time, Julie enjoys running, cooking, working on her new home, hanging out with her dog, Perry, and traveling around the country to visit old friends.
Orien Harris
RKC Kettlebell Certified Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach At Lovett since 2017 Education: B.A. University of Miami Background: All-American football player at University of Miami; five year defensive tackle in the NFL. Other: Orien is married to Lovett class of 2002 alumna, Alexandra Jackson.
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VARSITY COACHES Boys Basketball Mike Harner
Jeremy Oliver
Richard Diamond
Peter Bray
Head Coach At Lovett since 2015 Education: B.S. Armstrong State University Coaching History: Savannah Country Day School: head of boys basketball program, varsity and MS track & field coach; Holy Innocents Episcopal School: varsity basketball coach. Other: Mike and his wife, Kara, have two sons, Jack and Will ‘30. Assistant Coach Education: B.B.A. University of Georgia Coaching History: Boys basketball coach for the last 18 years, boys & girls varsity golf coach. Other: Richard and his wife, Laura Vance, have five children. He enjoys playing golf, UGA & Atlanta sports, and watching his children play.
Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2015 Education: B.A. University of Maryland Coaching History: Assistant varsity basketball coach at North Cobb Christian School, Marist School, Holy Innocents Episcopal School, & Greenhill School. Other: Jeremy has been married to Dawn Tintle Oliver since June of 2019. They have two dogs.
Assistant Coach Education: A.B.J. University of Georgia Coaching History: Lovett 8th grade boys basketball coach, youth baseball and basketball coach.
Girls Basketball Riikka Lehtonen
Head Coach At Lovett since 2017 Education: M. Ed., Georgia State University Coaching History: Assistant throws coach for Lovett track & field, MS girls basketball coach at Mary McLeod Bethune, assistant coach at Roswell High School, and women’s basketball assistant at Midland Lutheran University. Other: Region 5-AAA Coach of the Year.
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Dré Anthony
Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2018 Education: M.S. California University of PA, B.S. University of South Carolina Coaching History: Basketball coach at Valley High School in Pennsylvania. Other: 7th grade Global Issues teacher, 7th grade football coach, and MS track & field coach.
VARSITY COACHES Winter Cheer Christina Pugh
Claire Duddleston
Head Coach At Lovett since 2017 Education: Georgia Institute of Technology Coaching History: Christina has coached cheer and gymnastics at Lovett for three years. Other: US Math teacher.
Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2020 Education: B.S. University of Georgia, World Language Eduaction and Spanish Other: Claire is new to Lovett and the Atlanta area. She enjoys exploring the city with friends and family, farmers markets, coffee shops, and rollerskating.
Swim & Dive Nolan Morris
Jennifer King
Caitlin Muldoon
Brittany Roberts
Head Coach At Lovett since 2009 Education: M. Ed. University of California, Riverside; B.S. University of Georgia Coaching History: Lovett swim, water polo, track, and cross country coach. Other: Biology, Genetics, Anatomy, and Physiology teacher.
Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2012 Education: M.A.T. UT Dallas Coaching History: City of Plano Swimmers, Ursuline Academy of Dallas, four-time TAPPS State Champions Other: College varsity swimmer and water polo player. Two-time water polo All-American. Jennifer has two children at Lovett, a senior and 7th grader, and is a dog mom to Riley and Harley.
Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2014 Education: M. Ed. Piedmont College Other: Division 1 swimmer at the University of Kentucky, where she was a distance freestyler specializing in the mile, 500 free, and 400 individual medley.
Diving Coach At Lovett since 2014 Education: UGA School of Law Other: Brittany dove at the College of William and Mary. She and her husband, Harrison, have three sons; Wyatt, Archie, and Bowman.
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VARSITY COACHES Wrestling Billy Maldonado
Steve Allen
Jerry Goldstein
Kip Thompson
Head Coach At Lovett since 2010 Education: M.Ed. Iowa State University Coaching History: Head assistant wrestling coach at West Point. Other: Billy and wife, Sandra, have to daughters; Elani and Siena. He was an NCAAA D1 AllAmerican, 4x NCAA qualifier, and 2x Indiana State Champion. Member of Indiana Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame and East Chicago Sports Hall of Fame.
Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2016 Education: B.S. Georgia Tech M.S. University of Florida Coaching History: Served as assistant wrestling coach at the University of Florida and Georgia Tech. Former head coach at high schools in Michigan and Florida. Other: Wrestled at Georgia Tech, where he is a member of the GA Tech Athletic Hall of Fame. Received a Lifetime Service Award from the GA Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018. Jerry and his wife Karen have two sons, Michael and Andrew.
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Assistant Coach At Lovett since 1995 Education: B.A. The College of Wooster; M. Div. Yale Divinity School Coaching History: Assistant wrestling coach at Windham High School and Hamden Hall High School; head coach at Gettysburg High School. Other: US Chaplain. Steve and his wife, Sue, have four children; Kyler, Tessa, Adrianna, and Jeremiah.
Assistant Coach At Lovett since 2010 Education: The Citadel Other: Four-year scholarship wrestler at The Citadel. Kip and his wife, Allison, have twin one year-old girls, Avery and Kaylan. He enjoys running and making fire TikTok dance videos with his wife.
2020 - 2021 LionBackers
Officers
Presidents: Carl and Claudia Stimmel Presidents-Elect: Katherine and David Wahl Communications: Eric Ferrara, Kerri Griggs Concessions: Sally Mefford, Andrea Montag, Katie Mauldin, Beth Marshall Concessions-Elect: Marianna Lee Inventory Coordinator: Liz Mitchell Grill Team: Matt Anthony Grill Team Elect: Bobby Mitchell Marketing: Leigh Hoke Marketing-Elect: Becca Kamerschen Membership: Sarah Murray Membership-Elect: Holly Beavor Spirit: Karen Andros, Ginny Evans, Kristin Newberry Team Parent Coordinator: Rebecca Hollingsworth Team Parent Coordinator-Elect: Paige Fielden Golf Tournament: Amie and Fred Herbert Tennis Tournament: Lauren Flint, Kimberly Lusink, Katie Stewart
Tennis Tournament Elect: Kim Nalley, Stephanie Shurling, Elizabeth Castellaw Treasurer: Janeen Cunningham Treasurer-Elect: Betsy Givens Volunteer Coordinator: Parker Jones Volunteer Coordinator Elect: Sara Ann Vaughan Signs Coordinator: Sarah Watts Signs Coordinator Elect: Emily Graham LionBackers Picnic: Paige Fielden, Tiffany Gough Spring Appreciation Luncheon: Holly Beavor, Alice Benton, Sandy Hyman Fun on the Field: Mary Pillow Cornett, Lissa Pryor Fun on the Field Elect: Shannon Kollme, Mary Katherine Green Players Buttons: Kim Nalley, Megan Turner Concessions Team: Mary Ashley Holder, Keira Camillo Hospitality: Rae Knox Senior Luncheon: Cheryl Windom Senior Luncheon Elect: Kerry Izard
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Boys Basketball
Date Time Opponent Location Nov. 24 Nov. 27 Nov. 28
7:00 PM St. Pius X Home 12:00 PM Heritage School Shiloh HS* 12:00 PM Shiloh Shiloh HS*
Dec. 3 Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Dec. 19 Dec. 21 Dec. 22
7:05 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 1:30 PM TBA TBA
South Atlanta GAC KIPP Atlanta Mt. Bethel TBA TBA
South Atlanta Home KIPP Atlanta Carrollton HS** Carrollton HS** Carrollton HS**
Jan. 2 Jan. 5 Jan. 8 Jan. 12 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Jan. 30
3:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBA 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM
McNair Washington Pace Therrell Columbia TBA Towers Elite Scholars KIPP Atlanta Marist
Home Washington HS Home Therrell HS Columbia HS Dayton, OH*** Towers HS Home Home Marist School
Feb. 2 7:00 PM Feb. 5 7:00 PM Feb. 9 7:00 PM Feb. 13-18 Feb. 23-Mar. 13
Washington Home Pace Pace Academy Therrell Home Region Tournament State Tournament
*Hoopsgiving Tournament **Carrollton Holiday Tournament ***Flyin to the Hoop Invitational All schedules subject to change. Please check lovett.org/athletics for updates. 10 - Winter 2020-21
Girls Basketball
Date Time Opponent Location Nov. 21 Nov. 24 Nov. 28
2:30 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM
Gainesville Blessed Trinity Apalachee
Home Blessed Trinity Apalachee HS*
Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 19
7:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM
Denmark South Atlanta CSK Academy KIPP Atlanta Landmark Chr.
Denmark HS South Atlanta Home KIPP Atlanta Home
Jan. 2 Jan. 5 Jan. 8 Jan. 12 Jan. 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 29
2:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM
McNair Washington Pace Therrell Columbia Towers Elite Scholars Chamblee CKS Academy KIPP Atlanta
Home Washington HS Home Therrell HS Columbia HS Towers HS Home Chamblee HS CSK Academy Home
Feb. 2 5:30 PM Feb. 5 5:30 PM Feb. 9 5:30 PM Feb. 13-18 Feb. 23-Mar. 13 *Apalachee Shoot-Out
Washington Home Pace Pace Academy Therrell Home Region Tournament State Tournament
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Swim & Dive
Date
Time Location
Opponents
Oct. 24
9:00 AM Home
Time Trials
Nov. 6
5:00 PM Home
Blessed Trinity
Nov. 14
10:30 AM GAC
Greater Atlanta Christian
Nov. 20
5:00 PM Home
Providence Christian
Dec. 4
5:00 PM Home
Holy Innocents’
Dec. 11
5:00 PM Home
Riverwood HS
Dec. 19
3:30 PM Marist
Northgate HS
Jan. 7 5:00 PM Home
Paidea, Eagles Landing, Landmark Christian
Jan. 8
5:00 PM Home
Decatur
Jan. 14
5:00 PM Wesleyan
Wesleyan
Jan. 16
10:00 AM Home
North Atlanta HS
Jan. 23
10:30 AM Home
Grady HS
Feb. 6
9:00 AM GA Tech
State Diving Finals
Feb. 7
9:00 AM GA Tech
State Swmming Prelims
Feb. 8
11:00 AM GA Tech
State Swimming Finals
All schedules subject to change. Please check lovett.org/athletics for updates. 12 - Winter 2020-21
Wrestling
Date Time Location Opponent(s) Nov. 18
5:00 PM
Marietta HS
Marietta HS
Nov. 25
9:00 AM
Home
North Atlanta HS
Nov. 25
11:00 AM Home
Walnut Grove HS
Dec. 5
9:00 AM
Ola HS
Ola HS
Dec. 12
9:00 AM
Social Circle HS Social Circle HS
Dec. 19
9:00 AM
Denmark HS
Dec. 23
9:00 AM
South Forsyth HS South Forsyth HS
Dec. 30
TBA
TBA
TBA
Jan. 8
TBA
Holy Innocents
Buckhead Belt Series
Jan. 9
9:00 AM
Archer HS
Archer HS
Jan. 15
1:00 PM
TBA
Area Duals
Jan. 23
9:00 AM
TBA
State Quad
Jan. 30
TBA
TBA
State Duals
Feb. 6
TBA
TBA
Area Traditionals
Feb. 11
TBA
Macon Coliseum State Traditionals
Denmark HS
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Boys Basketball SR
FR
Collin Goldberg
SR
SR
Christian Anderson
SR
Zach Minetola
Davis Caldwell
SR
Efe Bilgin
SR
Jay Joshi
SO
Sebastian Schroeter
Kyle Walters
SR
JR
Ryan Mutombo 14 - Winter 2020-21
SR
William Overly
Harold Wyatt
Boys Basketball SO
SR
Alex Walters
JR
Cameron Foster-Martez
Stevie Bracey
Boys Basketball Seniors www.lovett.org/athletics www.lovett.org - 15 - 15 ; Run n Lovett
Girls Basketball FR
FR
Charlotte Summers
FR
Helen Sands
JR
Eloise Diffley
SO
Lauren Zelnak
SO
Megan Kahrs
Allie Ohde
SR
Caroline Williams
SR
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JR
Ann Thomas Vaughan
Allie Steel
Girls Basketball SO
JR
Kendall Nixon
FR
Natalie Marshall
Charlotte Stukes
Girls Basketball Senior www.lovett.org - 17 - 17 www.lovett.org/athletics ; Run n Lovett
Winter Cheer SO
SR
Hannah Claire Brown JR
Katy Burch JR
Margaret Hare
SR
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Olivia Byers JR
Mary Cate Kirbo
SO
Chelsea Mason
SR
SR
SO
Channon Love
JR
Isabella Moffett
Mia Coker
Liddy Lynch
SO
Cooper Moog
Lauren Novellas
Winter Cheer JR
SR
Perrin Raulet
JR
Ciara Seminara
Alexandra Wallace
SR
Greer Windom
Winter Cheer Seniors www.lovett.org/athletics - 19
Swim & Dive SR
JR
Avery Bargeron SO
Alec Cauwenberghs
SR
Cameron Colavito
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JR
JR
Heyward Bost SO
Lily Botha SO
Caroline Colavito
SR
Noah Claxton
Bennett Cauwenberghs
SO
William Carnegie
SO
Caytie Anne Colavito
Harrison Clifton
SR
Margaret Anne Coleman
Swim & Dive SO
SO
Avi Daftari SR
Baran Derebail
Mina Derebail
FR
Luke Ferrara
FR
FR
Evie Feinour FR
Sterling Halad
Topher Ferrara
JR
Natalie Harris
JR
SR
SO
Jalelah Johnson
Alex Hall
FR
Madison King
Mimi Knox
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Swim & Dive SO
JR
Tyler Lamberson FR
Riley Mackinson JR
Noah Ottinger
JR
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Cooper McCabe SR
FR
John Srouji
Olivia Millians SR
Cana Roach
Russell Overly
SR
Ivey Smith
FR
SO
Ben Thurkow-Schlund
SO
Clay Stedman
Libby Stewart
Swim & Dive JR
FR
Sadler Stukes
JR
Eliza Van Winkle JR
Emma Volkmann
JR
Noah Whittle
Morgan Whittle
Swim & Dive Seniors www.lovett.org/athletics www.lovett.org - 23 - 23 ; Run n Lovett
Wrestling JR
SR
Finn Bresnahan
JR
JR
Al Coy
JR
Luke Graham
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Parker Coy
SO
MJ Greentree
Alex Hyman
Wrestling SR
SR
Wells Kamerschen
SO
Josh Robinson
SR
Thomas Robinson
JR
William Sharp
Will Stimmel
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2019-20 Athletic Year in Review Fall Sports:
Winter Sports:
Boys Cross Country
Boys Basketball
3rd in Region, 3rd in State Jackson Borden - All-Metro & All-State Teams
Girls Cross Country
2nd in Region, 3rd in State
Football
1st Round Playoffs All-Region 1st Team: Stevie Bracey, Collin Goldberg, Blaine McAllister All-Region Honorable Mention: Henry Beery, Aiden Camillo
Softball
Region Champions, 3rd in State Peyton Kanaly - Region Player of the Year All-Region Honors: Katie Atwater, Emma Schimpf, Allie Ohde, Maura McBreen, Ava Vinci, Hadley Griggs All-State 2nd Team: Peyton Kanaly, Emma Schimpf
Volleyball
1st Round Playoffs All-Area Team: Cristina Hill, Makayla Moran
3rd in Region, 1st Round Playoffs Ryan Mutombo - 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State Jay Joshi - All-Region Honorable Mention
Girls Basketball
Allie Ohde - 1st Team All-Region Mary Alyson Rogers - All-Region Honorable Mention
Boys Swim/Dive
10th in State Russell Overly - 3rd place 100yd backstroke Harrison Clifton - 5th in state diving
Girls Swim/Dive
7th in State Avery Bargeron - State Champion 100yd butterfly 400yd Free Relay - 2nd place 200yd Free Relay - 3rd place Molly Bradbury - 10th in state diving
Wrestling
2nd at Area Duals, 2nd at Area Traditional Al Coy - State Champion 138 lb. weight class T-Bo Brooks, Wells Kamerschen - 2nd in state Parker Coy - 4th in state Alex Hyman - 5th in state
2020 Athletic Fall Season in Review
Boys Cross Country
2nd in Region, State Champions Coach Chris Mayer, 2A Boys Coach of the Year
Girls Cross Country
2nd in Region, State Runner-Up Sydney Lamberson, State Champion
Football
3rd in Region, 2nd Round State Playoffs 6-2 Regular Season Record 7-3 Final Season Record
Volleyball
2nd in Region, 2nd Round State Playoffs All-Area Honors: Emma Duffield, Cristina Hill, Makayla Moran All-State Team: Cristina Hill, Makayla Moran
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Softball
Region Champions, State Runner-Up All-Region Honors: Logan Easterly, Hadley Griggs, Ana Gore, Peyton Kanaly, Maura McBreen, Meghan O’Shaughnessy, Allie Ohde, Libby Stewart, Maggie Tucker, Ava Vinci Coach Perelini Bush, Region 6AA Coach of the Year Peyton Kanaly, Region Player & Pitcher of the Year Allie Ohde, Region Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year Ana Gore, Region Best Hitter, Freshman of the Year All-State 1st Team: Peyton Kanaly, Allie Ohde All-State 2nd Team: Logan Easterly
P R I D E I N O U R H I S TO RY
125 State Championships 4 GADA Director’s Cups 2 Olympic Gold Medalists
State Championship Teams Baseball 1990, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018
Swim & Dive - Girls 1997 Tennis - Boys 1963, 1964, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2016, 2018
Basketball - Girls 2012 Cross Country - Boys 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1900, 1991, 1992, 2004, 2020
Tennis - Girls 1963, 1968, 1969, 1977, 1978, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2004
Cross Country - Girls 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015
Track & Field - Boys 1971, 1992, 1993
Football 1970, 2013
Track & Field - Girls 1983, 1989, 1991, 1996, 2014, 2015
Golf - Boys 2006, 2007, 2015
Volleyball 2012
Golf - Girls 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Wrestling - Team Dual 2002, 2003
Lacrosse - Boys 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009
Wrestling - Traditional 1980, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003
Lacrosse - Girls 2003, 2004 Soccer - Boys 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2003 Soccer - Girls 2001, 2005, 2016 2020 Boys Cross Country AA State Champions
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Lovett Network Watch Lovett teams compete from the comfort of home! Tune in to the Lovett Network to watch our student-run production cover varsity athletic matches and games. Visit lovettnetwork.org to watch live and archived events. The livestream can be viewed on compatible smartphones, smart TVs, or tablets. Archived games are available after the live event concludes.
Lovett Network Crew Staff: Jim Claussen, John Gerakitis ‘09, Richard Gerakitis ‘74, Ward Jones ‘90, Michelle Pope, Tommy Wiggs Student Volunteers: Thomas Brown ‘23, Kennedy Campbell ‘24, Noah Claxton ‘23, Avi Daftari ‘23, Evie Eikhoff ‘22, Braden Fletcher ‘22, Katie Fryburger ‘23, William George ‘24, Caroline Goodsell ‘23, Aiden Hahn ‘23, Brandon Holmes ‘22, Mya Palmer ‘24, Madison Peavy ‘21, JC Rooker ‘23, Jordyn Siegel ‘22, Kayleigh Stargell ‘24, Kamryn Washington ‘23, To join the Lovett Network, email: michelle.pope@lovett.org
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To prevent the spread of COVID-19, please: Maintain a distance of 6 feet from others Wash your hands Wear a mask
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Lions History
Alumni Athletes 2016 - 2020 Class of 2020:
Blaise Achecar Michael Agard Jackson Borden Clyde Bresnahan Aiden Camillo Joshua Gregory Penny King Blaine McAllister
Swimming Track & Field Track & Field Lacrosse Football Track & Field Cross Country Football
Seattle University Babson College Georgia Tech Denison University Washington and Lee University University of Chicago Colby College Princeton University
Class of 2019:
Fulton Bayman M. Buckham-White Reid Edelstein Gabby Elve Charlie Higgins Cooper Higgins Haley Hooper Nick Jackson Sydney Johnson Andrew Maddock Quinn O’Donnell Robert Poindexter Will Seiler KJ Wallace
Lacrosse Football Lacrosse Soccer Lacrosse Lacrosse Cross Country Football Basketball Football Lacrosse Football Football Football
University of Notre Dame Columbia University Denison University University of the South Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Northwestern University University of Virginia Boston University University of the South Denison University Washington and Lee University University of Pennsylvania University of Notre Dame
Class of 2018:
Jenna Brown Basketball Stanford University Brittany Butler Volleyball Rhodes College Quinn Buczek Lacrosse University of Utah Lindy Gearon Volleyball Washington and Lee University Sarah Hardy Lacrosse Davidson College Christina Karem Soccer Rhodes College Peyton Ringer Football Samford University Anna Grace Wagner Softball University of Notre Dame
Class of 2017:
Payton Bogard Lacrosse University of Maryland Abby Fenbert Softball University of Rhode Island Andrew Ferrell Swimming Providence College Grainger Reeves Wrestling Washington and Lee University Heitho Shipp Soccer Carnegie Mellon University Emma Sidman Cross Country University of Alabama Everett Smulders Cross Country University of Mississippi John Staton Football Samford University Brady Tindall Football Mercer University Serena Tripodi Cross Country Columbia University Lauren Ward Volleyball New York University
Class of 2016:
Freddy Achecar Baseball Georgetown University Alexander DeRosa Golf Georgia Southern Claire Doyle Beach Volleyball Texas Christian University Rhodes Hall Soccer University of the South Jay Harris Football Georgia Tech Grace Jackson Soccer Vanderbilt University Austin Jeter Baseball Morehouse College Allie Lourie Soccer Samford University Crosby Matthews Lacrosse University of Delaware Annie Mayfield Tennis Wofford College Evan Mercer Track & Field Middlebury College Victoria Powell Track & Field Baylor University Taylor Schonberg Cheerleading Southern Methodist University Aaron Schunk Baseball University of Georgia Nicole Teague Track & Field Syracuse University For a complete list of alumni athletes, please visit: www.lovett.org/athletics/lions-history
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Clockwise from top left: Nick Jackson ‘19 Jenna Brown ‘18 Haley Hooper ‘19 Aaron Schunk ‘16 Everett Smulders ‘17 Grace Jackson ‘16
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Athletic Facilities
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