Vol. 53 » States Soccer Special Edition

november 19, 2014

Walt whitman High school

7100 whittier boulevard

Bethesda, maryland 20817

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The boys soccer team celebrates their 4-1 thrashing of Chesapake in the state finals. It was their ninth state championship and first since 2009.

Forward Emma Anderson rejoices with her teammates after her game winning goal in the second half. Anderson was dominant for the girls around goal this season, scoring five times.

photo by BETSY KNOX

photo courtesy ADAM PRILL

Winger Clare Severe attempts to get past a Howard defender during the girls 1-0 victory in the state championship.

photo by BETSY KNOX

photo courtesy ADAM PRILL

THIS IS OUR STATE

Forward Aaron Tanenbaum and midfielder Jeff Rosenberg make their way over to the student section.

Boys soccer dominates finals, secures ninth state title

Girls soccer shuts out Howard, defends state title

WHITMAN: 4

WHITMAN: 1

CHESAPEAKE: 1

HOWARD: 0

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Boys: The Road to States 11/6: Vikings dismantle Bladensburg in semifinals now scoring goals in four of the five playoff games.

Six minutes later, the Vikings increased their lead on a miscommunication between Bladensburg’s goalie and defenders.

The goalie kicked the ball right into his defenders heels, sending the ball right back into their own goal, giving the Vikings a 2-0 advantage at halftime.

The Vikings didn’t ease up during the second half, busting out of the floodgates with the same intensity as the first half.

Four minutes into the second half, defender Evan Goldsholle’s shot was saved by the Mustangs’ goalkeeper, only to be put into the back of the net by Mason on the rebound, all but putting the game away for the Vikes.

Whitman’s fourth and final goal came at the hands of Goldsholle, assisted by a spectacular slide tackle and cross by Mason. “[Scoring the goal] felt great,” Goldsholle said. “It’s always Ryan Rush, left, steals the ball from a Bladensburg player during the state semifinals. The boys dominated 4-0 over the Mustangs and advanced to the finals. amazing to help the team.”

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By Ben Katz The boys soccer team thrashed the Bladensburg Mustangs 4-0 this evening, punching their ticket to the state finals.

Despite frigid weather conditions, Whitmaniacs and members of the Whitman community were on hand for this memorable game, chanting and supporting their Vikings on their historic run through the playoffs.

The Vikings dominated throughout the whole game, with the Mustangs forced to stay on the defensive to stop an onslaught of Vikings attackers. It took the Mustangs 31 minutes to record their first shot-on-goal, showing the Vikings’ lockdown defense and ball control.

Only six minutes into the game, forward Davey Mason beautifully crossed the ball to a wide-open midfielder Aaron Tanenbaum, who knocked the ball past the goal line, giving the Vikings the early 1-0 lead.

Tanenbaum has been a major factor in the Vikings’ playoff run,

11/14: Vikes defeat Chesapeake, win ninth state championship by josh feder The boys soccer team became state champions Friday with a dominating 4-1 victory over the Chesapeake Cougars.

The final game of the postseason delivered on everything expected from the team this season: lock-down defense, explosive offense, and consistent play as a result of excellent team chemistry.

The beginning of the match was close, with possession going back and forth as both teams adapted to the be-

low-40 weather and got over the nerves of playing in a high-stakes game.

The Vikes gained their composure quickly and soon began to pressure the Chesapeake goalie. Forward Davey Mason, the Vikes’ leading scorer, narrowly missed a shot in the opening 10 minutes of the game, glancing the left goal post.

The offensive pressure continued with shots from forward Evan Goldsholle and more from Mason. But excellent goalie play by Chesapeake kept the game scoreless.

Starting Lineup

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2 Evan Goldsholle

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12 Andreas Djurhuus

David Voigt

Davey Mason

7 Jeff Rosenberg

Aaron Tanenbaum

14 Carlos Lovo

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3 Ryan Rush

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1 Ian Atkinson

Dylan Reid

17 Alex Harris

Although Chesapeake’s defense had some success in slowing down the Vikes, their offense was lackluster, relying purely on fast breaks to get chances.

Whitman had 16 shots on goal compared to the Cougars’ two.

The Cougars offense was stalled for most of the game, mainly thanks to defenseman Ryan Rush and midfielder David Voigt, who both had many clutch steals and stopped almost every Cougar possession. Captain and midfielder Jeff Rosenberg also played a great defensive game and set up multiple offensive opportunities.

Rosenberg, who has been a leader on and off the field all season said the team’s mindset was crucial for their stellar season.

“As a team we developed a calm approach to every game and we gained the confidence to play our own style every time we stepped onto the field,” he said. “We knew what the result would be before the game even started.”

After a Chesapeake corner kick that was beautifully covered by goalie Ian Atkinson, the Vikes worked the ball up-field, where midfielder Johnny Schneider delivered a gorgeous cross to Mason, who launched a left-footed shot right on target to break the tie with 12 minutes left in the half and put Whitman up 1-0.

The Vikings kept up the pressure while Chesapeake dropped all of their players back for the end of the half in order to stop the Whitman lead from growing. However, with less than five minutes left in the first, forward Andreas Djurhuus fired a line drive right through the Cougar defense, giving the Vikes a 2-0 lead at the half.

To start the second half, the referee gave midfielder Carlos Lovo a questionable yellow card after a mid-air collision. Lovo had a solid start in place of injured midfielder George Xourias who

has been a lock-down midfielder for the Vikes all season.

This did not stop the Vikings aggression. Mason nearly scored again off of a stylish between-the-legs pass from midfielder Aaron Tanenbaum.

The Cougars then managed to score their lone goal on a counterattack when the defense was unable to set up in time.

This goal proved to have little impact.

The Chesapeake defense, now desperate for another transition goal became over-aggressive, resulting in a yellow card and several conversations between their defenders and the referee.

Mason, not phased, took matters into his own hands when he artfully dribbled past a sea of Chesapeake defenders and landed his second goal of the night to give the Vikes a 3-1 lead with 8 minutes left.

Five minutes later, Tanenbaum got in on the score board with a nice bouncing shot past the Cougars’ goalie, putting the nail in the coffin for the match.

Whitman would continue to put on offensive pressure until the final whistle, but were unable to score again leaving the final score 4-1.

Goldsholle explained that there is no experience quite like taking home a state championship.

“It’s hard to find words to describe but it’s absolutely incredible,” he said. “[We] planned to just play how we have all season with good possession; we executed it well and had fun playing out there.”

Rosenberg agreed.

“It’s honestly the greatest feeling ever. Looking around at your teammates who you’ve played with for years and knowing that you’re champions in unreal,” he said. “This victory is the culmination of all of the hard work and determination throughout this great season.”

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Girls: The Road to States

11/7: Girls dominate 3-1 in state semifinals

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Foward Abby Meyers strikes a hard shot on goal during the state semifinals. Meyers later scored off a pass from Clare Severe in the fifty-third minute of the game.

by anna marcus The girls soccer team proved that history repeats after dominating the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders 3-1 last night, securing a spot in the state championship for the second year in a row.

Throughout the game the Vikes proved to be the stronger team. They maintained ball possession for a majority of the game with quick and effective passing.

In the first half, the Vikes kept the ball on attack, but failed to finish any shots. The Raiders’ goalie was not letting anything past her.

The Vikes had six shots and seven corner kicks in the first half. In contrast, Vikes’ goalie Erin McClanahan only touched the ball once on a pass from her own team’s defender. The half ended with both teams knotted at 0-0.

The girls were determined to win and came out intense and ready to score in the second half with two decent goal attempts in the first minute.

In the 48th minute forward Emma Anderson took a powerful shot that went just over the goal, and a minute later forward Abby Meyers did the exact same thing.

The Vikes finally capitalized on an opportunity in the 53rd minute, when midfielder Kristen Bissell sent a corner kick to the center of the field where defender Lela

Walter shot the ball into the left side of the goal. This put the Vikes ahead 1-0. Following Walter’s goal, the game took a dramatic turn.

Thirty seconds later, wing Clare Severe kicked a high ball that landed in front of Meyers, who then headed it into the goal for the Vikes’ second of the night.

The team was still celebrating the two goals when the Raiders quickly started play again and took the ball right down the field off the kickoff and scored a goal only seconds after Meyers’.

At this point, the Vikes weren’t ready to let up despite their one goal lead. In the 59th minute Bissel was fouled in the box and the girls secured a penalty kick. Severe took the shot, and hit the ball hard into the left side of the goal for the Vikes’ third and final goal of the game.

For the rest of the half the girls continued to fire shots at the Raider goalie, and when the clock hit zero, the team embraced, as they would be off to states once again.

“I’m just so excited because nobody expected us to be here after last year,” Severe said. “We’ve all worked so hard to prove that even though we lost a lot of great players they didn’t completely define the team.”

11/15: Girls bring home the hardware

by Anna Marcus Despite the frigid weather, the girls soccer team was on fire last night, triumphing 1-0 over the Howard Lions for the 4A State Championship title.

This victory marked two unprecedented accomplishments for the Vikes: becoming back-to-back state champions and having a perfect 17-0 season. The state champion title was the third in Whitman girls soccer history, and the second for coach Gregory Herbert.

Throughout the game, the girls’ strong suits were readily apparent, with pinpoint passes, a proactive defense, speed, and footwork all superior to that of the Lions.

In the first half, the Vikes outplayed the Lions, yet ball possession shifted back and forth, and aggression was shown from both teams.

The Lions demonstrated intensity with under a minute into the game on an offensive charge that resulted in a strong shot just wide of the goal. This early surge was not indicative of the rest of the game. The Lions finished the game with only a single shot on goal in contrast to the Vikes’ five.

After this, the Vikes proved their dominance with numerous close scoring attempts.

In the seventeenth minute, midfielder Maddie Parker kicked a strong first-timer to the Lion goalie for the first shot on goal during the game. Only a minute later, forward Abby Meyers took a powerful shot from the right side of the goal that the goalie also stopped.

The pressure on the Lions’ defense continued in the 23rd minute when Meyers took a turn-around shot that was blocked by a defender. Meyers’ determination to score was representative of her performance during the season, as she was

the team’s top scorer.

In the thirty-second minute, the Vikes had their best opportunity to score when the Lions’ goalie was out of position, but were unable to capitalize as midfielder Kristen Bissell’s shot soared high of the goal.

The Lions’ goalie saved their team in the first half, being both relentless and lucky, while the Vikes’ defense led by captain Lindsay Wytkind shut down almost everything in their zone, taking the pressure off of goalie Erin McClanahan.

The half ended 0-0 leaving both teams anxious for a goal.

During halftime, while the Lions went inside, the Vikes huddled around the goal. This was a tradition the team partook in for all of the other games this season. The outside meeting also allowed the girls to stay accustomed to the chilly temperature.

This strategy paid off as the girls completely dominated the second half, keeping the ball on attack, determined to score.

In the ninth minute of the half, Bissell took another shot that sailed towards the top of the goalpost, which the Lion goalie jumped up and saved with much difficulty.

The Vikes started to penetrate the defense and create a strong series of opportunities for themselves. In the seventeenth minute of the second half, wing Clare Severe crossed the ball to forward Alyssa Prill, whose shot was again unsuccessful. Two minutes later Severe sent a ball to Parker for a one on one with the goalie, but she was unable to finish the shot into the net.

Finally, in the twentythird minute of the half, the Vikes found the perfect touch that they needed. Severe controlled the ball on the left side, and crossed it beautifully into

Starting Line-Up

13 Clare Severe

8 Lela Walter

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22

Abby Meyers

Emma Anderson

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15 Maddie Parker

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2 Alyssa Prill

Kristen Bissell

Michelle Innerarity

20 Lindsay Wytkind

7 Cristina Valianatos

9 Erin McClanahan the center. The ball was then deflected directly to forward Emma Anderson who sent a crisp, hard shot into the bottom right corner, putting the Vikes ahead 1-0. This was the determining factor of the game.

“I didn’t see it coming,” Anderson said. “It was so exciting, but I knew we weren’t done yet.”

After the goal, there was absolutely no letup from the girls as the mindset shifted from scoring to defending. Although the Lions had the ball on attack more than previously, there was

nothing getting past the Vikes’ solid defensive line.

As time dwindled on the clock, cheers and screams emerged from the Whitmaniacs, and all together the fan section counted down the last ten seconds of the game as their fellow classmates were named state champions. When the buzzer rang signaling the end of the game, the team ran immediately to the center of the field to embrace in a group hug.

Meyers explained that a big component of winning the game was that the girls did not

let frustration get to them.

“Howard consistently challenged us throughout the game,” she said. “But we stayed calm and composed and continued to attack with confidence and with the will to score.”

Herbert said that one of the keys to the team’s success this year was separating last year’s team from this year’s.

“What I would tell the team was ‘to make them forget about last year, you have to make them remember this year,’” he said. “This win feels super sweet.”

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David Voigt I will miss...

“The relationships with my teammates probably. I have played with the same group of guys since literally pre school and first grade. We have played together for our whole lives.”

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George Xourias Best performace: “My best performance this year was the conference finals playing Gaithersburg.

The whole midfield played out of their mind and it truly was a great moment getting out of the conference.”

Ryan Rush

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BOYS: Jeff Rosenberg Dear Whitman,

I will miss...

“The players the most, we have so much fun together.

The chemistry we had on and off the field was something only a few teams have.”

Tomas Valenzuela Best Performance: “My best individual perfomance was the regular season game against kennedy on senior night because I helped the team with 1 goal and 1 assist.”

Alex Harris I will miss...

“Practicing with my teammates everyday after school and being able to play with them in games.”

Thank you so much for the tremendous support this season and throughout my Whitman soccer career. The Whitman soccer program is a true dynasty and it was absolutely amazing to be a part of it for all four years of high school.

Every year we make it our mission to work as hard as we can towards winning a state championship and it’s truly amazing when everything comes together like it did this year. Not every season goes according to plan and there are ups and downs for everyone. However, with such a tremendous coach and an amazing fan base, there is always so much motivation for us to work hard and strive for greatness. We were able to go undefeated at home this season and that was largely due to the awesome fan support that we got at every home game.

I speak for everyone on the team when I say that there is NOTHING like high school soccer. The camaraderie and cohesiveness that characterized our team this year is unparalleled by any club team or academy.

In our first game of the playoffs, we were up 1-0 against Kennedy when Ian came out on a 1v1 and got a red card and a pk. Next thing we knew, we were tied 1-1 and a man down with 15 minutes left in the game. However instead of giving up and ending our season then and there, we surged back and scored 3 goals in a row to win the game 4-1. This type of perseverance in difficult situations really characterized our team and allowed us to make the kind of run that we did. Sticking together and putting forth our best effort is what Whitman soccer is all about.

Being apart of this team has taught us all invaluable skills that we’ll hope to carry into other parts of life such as education and future careers. Overall, Whitman Soccer has been an amazing experience and I can’t thank the Whitman community enough.

Jeff Rosenberg Aaron Tanenbaum

Alberto Casado

Best Performance:

I will miss...

“I would say my best performance was against Walter Johnson. I played my heart out in a game that we had lost last year (regional semi-final) on the same field.

I ended up scoring two goals right out of the second half to tie the game and then put us ahead. I worked my butt off and it all paid off.”

“The good relationship between teammates because it’s one of the most important qualities for a team.”

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SENIOR GIRLS Lela Walter

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Best Performance:

om Captains

“Our teams best performance was against Churchill in the regular season.

We were missing key players due to injuries and Churchill was the team to beat.

During that game, we played to our potential and that’s when we proved to each other that we could be be state champions.”

Michelle Innerarity “I will miss team dinners.”

GIRLS: Emma Anderson Dear Whitman,

Nicole Fleck

“During our first game of the season against Northwest, Herbert could not stop singing “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.

Literally every game after that he would come in singing it, saying that he had just heard it on the radio and that it was a sign. We would always laugh at his superstition, thinking it was just a coincidence. During halftime of the state finals, the score was 0-0 and Herbert was giving his halftime speech with Loyola playing “Shake It Off” in the background. At that moment, I knew we were going to win the game.”

There is something incredible about the girls’ soccer experience here. While the whole school has heard about team breakfasts, team dinners, and our painted rock at the stadium entrance season after season, what the school can’t know is how close this team became.

From the first day of tryouts to the 4A State Championship, we built a family and a tradition of excellence. Each time we stepped on the practice field, we pushed each other, and each time we stepped off, we were surrounded by our best friends.

We had one goal this season—BHTH—bring home the hardware. Winning last year wasn’t enough; we needed to do it again. While our success on the field was a result of hard work, this championship belongs to more than 22 girls.

Clare Severe

So thank you Herbert for six years of coaching and for creating the “Whitman Soccer family.” Thank you Mr. Ertman for the “positive energy” you had third period AP literature send our way. Thank you Ms. Eagan for the celebratory cake. Thank you Dr. Goodwin for being at every game, Twitter at the ready. Thank you parents who cheered at every game. Thank you Adam Prill for memorializing each game with your photos.

I will miss...

Thank you Whitmaniacs for the “ohhhh’s” every time someone made a move. Thank you Mia Carmel for losing your voice every game. And most importantly, thank you Boys’ Soccer for sweeping the state with us.

Emma Anderson McKenna Murray

Maddie Parker

I will miss...

Best Performance:

“Having such an incredible group of girls as your family. seeing them everyday, and knowing they are there for your on and off the field is something that I will definitely miss.”

“I think the state finals, it was my last time playing soccer and I had so much fun and I wanted to leave it all on the field.”

“My words can’t really do my feelings any justice, but basically, I’m just going to miss everybody. The team is my family during the season, and it’s always my favorite part of the year. There’s something really special about playing together under the lights, having your friends, family, and teachers out there cheering you on - there’s really nothing like it.”

Erin McClanahan Best Performance: “My best performance was our last regular season game against Good Counsel. I got beat up that game, and had to make multiple key saves. My motivation that game came from knowing that if we won we would have had a perfect regular season.

There was too much on the line for me to play anything less than my best.”

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Aaron Tanenbaum makes triumphant Whitman return

Foward Aaron Tanenbaum looks to the crowd after his goal in the state finals against Chesapeake. Tanenbaum scored the final goal with three minutes left in the game.

By Ben Katz Forward Aaron Tanenbaum is playing a sport he’s been in love with for most his life—and it shows. From juggling a soccer ball for hours in his backyard to orchestrating a high-caliber offense in the state championship game, his passion for the game is present in everything he does.

After finishing the regular season with six goals, Tanenbaum, a second all-state team selection, proved a huge asset to the Vikings’ playoff run, scoring six goals in six games. He had the go-ahead goal in the state semifinal game against the Bladensburg Mustangs and another in the finals against the Chesapeake Cougars.

Tanenbaum’s love for soccer began early, playing MSI rec soccer in kindergarten and joining a Bethesda travel team when he was just seven years old.

“My parents [told] me that I stood out like nothing they had ever seen,” he said. “Wherever the ball was kicked, I would be there. I have always loved the feel of a ball at my feet and the joy that came from playing with a good team and playing well.”

After headlining Whitman’s JV team his freshman year, Tanen-

baum was called up to varsity at the end of the season and remained there for the playoffs. However, he then left Whitman to attend St. Johns High School before returning his junior year.

Tanenbaum played for the Bethesda-Olney Academy, one of Maryland’s most prestigious and selective soccer programs, for his sophomore and junior seasons, and in doing so, was unable to play for the Vikings last year. For the academy he practiced six days a week, but decided it was too demanding and wanted to play for Whitman his senior year.

“I wasn’t having fun playing the game I fell in love with,” he said.

Since returning to Whitman, Tanenbaum has been a huge addition to the Vikings squad, helping to relieve some of the pressure from star forward Davey Mason, coach David Greene said.

“We knew three years ago what Aaron was capable of,” Greene said. “He is quick with very good ball skills and he works very hard. As a senior, he understands the value of team and how the team achieves together. He’s mature and respected by his teammates.”

Tanenbaum and Mason enjoyed strong chemistry together at the helm of the offensive attack, with the dynamic duo combining for 28 goals on the season and 13 of the 20 Vikings’ goals this postseason. “[Aaron] brings great technical ability, skill, and vision to the team,” Mason said. “We always know where the other one is going to be and what each other likes to do, so it makes it fun to play with him.”

Tanenbaum showed why he deserved his starting spot, and was humbled by the opportunity to start for the team. He said he felt like he was able to have a positive impact through his leadership and goal scoring, and by helping to make the Whitman soccer experience memorable for everyone.

While he doesn’t know where his future will lead him, Tanenbaum knows he will always be able to rely on soccer.

“As far as [playing] soccer goes, college is up in the air, but I guarantee I will always find a way to put on my boots and kick around,” he said. “Soccer holds a special place in my heart and in my opinion, it is the greatest sport in the world.”

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Girls push through injuries to an undefeated season

Midfielder Maddie Parker is back playing in the state finals game after suffering from back and neck injuries during the regular season.

By Arya Hodjat With a 17-0 record and a state championship, one might assume that everything had gone smoothly for the girls’ soccer team this season.

But as it turns out, the road to states for the Lady Vikes was a bit bumpy.

Over the course of the season, the team lost several starters for extended periods of time due to injuries. Despite the setbacks, however, the team was able to regroup and replace the lost production.

The team lost the majority of its starting midfield for a month, with Maddie Parker suffering from back and neck issues and Nicole Fleck sidelined with a concussion and mononucleosis.

Parker’s injury was es-

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pecially significant, as she was originally told that she would be out for the season- effectively ending her soccer career. However, with medication, Parker was able to return in time for the playoffs.

“I thought I would never play again,” Parker said. “When I found out I would get to finish out the season I was so happy, because it was the last opportunity I would ever have to play soccer.”

The Vikes also had to deal with injuries on other parts of the field.

Defender Kate Morrison missed a month of playing time after breaking her foot in the game against Walter Johnson on Oct. 6 and forward Caroline Smith was out for three weeks with a concussion sustained while

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playing for her club team.

Even with the multitude of injuries that the team suffered, head coach Gregory Herbert said he remained optimistic throughout the season.

“I wasn’t concerned that we wouldn’t be able to make it back to states,” Herbert said. “I told this team from the beginning of the season that I believed in them and that they could do anything.”

While the team managed to escape its rash of injuries without losing a game, Herbert did feel that the injuries affected the team’s play.

“You spend all season long establishing chemistry with certain players,” Herbert said. “When you don’t have those players, it’s difficult to regain that chemistry.”

Despite their status as underclassmen, players such as forward Alyssa Prill and midfielder Chelsea Cahill were able to contribute to the team immediately as replacements.

Even with new faces around them, the players already on the team were still able to play at their usual high level.

As for Herbert, he feels that the team’s ability to regroup from the injuries was more an indicator of the players’ skill than anything.

“I have nothing to do with that,” Herbert said. “It’s not just the talent of the girls, but the leadership of the captains. I think everyone just pushed harder and it made that much of a difference.”

Sports Editors Sam Berson Nicole Fleck Caleb Kushner Sports Writers Josh Feder Caleb Friedman Arya Hodjat Benjamin Katz Anna Marcus Photo Director Nick Anderson Photographers Betsy Knox Tyler Jacobson

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BOYS Best Dancer?

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Meet the players Jeff Rosenberg Davey Mason David Voigt

Favorite Coach Quote?

“You’re way better than you think you are... you’re not nearly good as you think you are.”

Pregame Meal?

Georgetown Bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese

Superstition?

David Voigt

Davey Mason (me) David Voigt (me) “You’re way better than you think you are... you’re not nearly good as you think you are.”

“Ryan, why don’t you take showers?”

Pasta

Pasta and meat sauce with Snickers, beef jerky, and cold water

I kiss the crest everytime I put on my game Jersey.

Warm-Up Shuffle

I wear the same pair of socks for every game.

Pump Up Song?

“Type of Way” by Rich Homie Quan

“White Girl” by Shy Glizzy

“Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea and “Stereo Love” by Edward Maya

Biggest Flirt?

Jesse baby (Jesse Markowitz)

Jesse Markowitz

Jonny, no doubt (Jonathan Schneider)

Girls Soccer Crush?

Abby Myers <3

Tina Baby (Christina Valianatos)

Best nickname on the team?

“The Praying Mantis” (David Voigt)

Losy Baby (Carlos Lovo)

“The Praying Mantis” (me) or “Big Bear” (George Xourias)

Nicest Calves?

Hah, Me.

Aaron Tanenbaum

Jeff (Rosenberg)

GIRLS

Abby Myers

Clare Severe

Kristen Bissell Erin McClanahan

Best Dancer?

Meesh (Michelle Innerarity)

Meesh... It’s in her blood.

Favorite Coach Quote?

“Bring Home the Hardware.”

BHTH (“Bring Home “Time to head out like a ‘you-know-what.’” the Hardware.”)

Erin McClanahan (me)

Pasta (all types are welcomed), chicken, bread

PB&J and an apple and then some iced coffee after a two hour nap

I’m not really a superstitious person, but I always have to double sock or I get antsy.

Touching the Rock

Wear the same underwear, sports bra, and same color Pre-Wrap

Pump Up Song?

anything Tay Tay

“Blank Space” (by Taylor Swift)... definitely

“It’s My Time” by Fabolous ft. Jeremih

Biggest Flirt?

Alyssa Prill

Alyssa Prill /// gotta love it

Clare Severe

Boys Soccer Crush?

David Voigt

Alexi (Varangis) no doubt

Andreas Djurhuus

Best nickname on the team?

“Maddawg 20/20” (Maddie Parker)

“Dr. Maddawg 20/20 Vision Milli” (Maddie Parker)

“Yung Nick”!!!

(Nikki Lane)

Nicest Calves?

Olivia Lobsenz

Maddie Parker (duh)

Olivia Lobsenz

Pregame Meal?

Plain pasta with olive oil and salt

Superstition?

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Defender Lela Walter

Forwards Andreas Djurhuus and Davey Mason

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Goalie Erin McClanahan

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Boys and girls soccer make history

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Defender Ryan Rush

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Forward Davey Mason

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Coach Greg Herbert and son Dawson

Goalie Ian Atkinson

Midfielder Michelle Innerarity

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Defender Lindsay Wytkind photo courtesy ADAM PRILL

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