Eyes on the rise

Lucy Hiller, Claire Steinbrook, and Astrid Gojko

Note: all pictures are from the 21-22 season as official games for this year haven’t started as of publication

Girls basketball

Coach: Adam Morelock

Cece Mitchell (’23) jumps for the ball during the tip off of the Roncalli scrimmage last year on Nov. 2. Mitchell was able to get the ball for the Cards. photo by Ryder Harris

Last year’s results: 11-13
Important dates: home opener Speedway scrimmage Nov. 3, Perry Nov. 22
Athletes to watch: five seniors led by Lela Scott (’23) and Cece Mitchell (’23), strong group of underclassmen headed by Kassie McMasters (’25) and Sophia Nguyen (’25)
Season goals: double digit win season, improve upon last year’s record, have consistency on both ends of the floor and develop younger players
Coach quote: “If we can improve each day and each game just a little, we will be very competitive by sectional time.”

A.J. Dancler (’23) charges down the court to the basket on Nov. 23. He led the team in scoring last year with an average of 17.8 points per game. photo by Ryder Harris

Boys basketball

Coach: Eric Brand
Last year’s results: 14-12
Important dates: Perry Meridian Nov. 22, Ben Davis Nov. 30, Lawrence North Dec. 3
Athletes to watch: eight seniors including A.J. Dancler (’23), Keyon Miller (’23) and Nickens Lemba (’23)
What’s new: many new players, more team building activities
Season goals: compete for county, conference and sectional championships
Coach quote: “It is a big year. We have probably the most talent since I’ve been here.”

Basketball cheer

Josie Miller (’24) is held up in her stunt on Jan. 14. The team will add new stunt skills this season. photo by Gretchen Turner

Coach: Nicky Givens
What’s new: adding in dance and stunts learned at a camp over the summer
Hopes for the season: bring spirit to basketball games
Coach quote: “My expectation for this season is for my girls to have fun.”

Wrestling

Coach: Nick Skinner
Last year’s results:
Girls: second at state
Boys: 15-10

Important dates: new tournament hosted at SHS Nov. 2
Athletes to watch:
Girls: AnnaMae Mosconi(’23), Avalyn Mosconi (’25), Kyla Johnson (’25)
Boys: Daunte Hon (’23), Duvonte’ Rivers (’23), Brayden McMillan (’24)
What’s new: starting girls only workouts to encourage more to join
Season goals:
Girls: improve upon state performance from last year
Boys: have two wrestlers place at state
Coach quote: “I want them to be competitive.”

Bowling

Coach: Jeff Rice
Important dates: sectionals Jan. 16, state finals Feb. 11
Athletes to watch: Addyson Rice (’26)
What’s new: first year having bowling after Covid-19
Season goals: develop skills for all bowlers and establish the SHS team
Coach quote: “It’s a year of firsts for everybody.”

Dance

Coach: Jessi Walpole
Last year’s results: fifth place at nationals
Important dates: state March 19, nationals April 1-2
Athletes to watch: Raul Avelar (’23), the first male dancer in several years
What’s new: first year competing in the Pom category
Season goals: have fun, build trust, improve skills and showcase routines at basketball games
Coach quote: “I am excited for this challenge and excited to see where they take all of these routines.”

Swimming

Coach: Tricia Mangila
Last year’s results:
Girls: 11-1
Boys: 6-6
Important dates: Cardinal Classic Dec. 3, girls sectional finals Feb. 4, boys sectional finals Feb. 18
Athletes to watch:
Girls: Karlie Dodd (’24), Noelle Bryan (’23), Haidyn Coleman (’25), Sydney Hartman (’25)
Boys: Noah Diallo (’24), Daniel Sanchez (’23)

Swimmers prepare to dive into the water during the 50 yard freestyle on Nov. 22. Senior Noelle Bryan won the race. photo by Gretchen Turner

What’s new: have several different coaches for all levels of swimmers

Season goals: qualify for state and end the season with good records
Coach quote: “(I want) to just have fun with this sport, to find people that love swimming and love to train.”