Spring Sports Preview:
Boys Golf
Head Coach: Mark Morrison (2nd year)
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Top Returners: Kyle Saake. "Kyle is the returning team captain who missed qualifying for state by one stroke last season."
Top Newcomers: "We have high expectations for our younger players. Our success is dependent on our younger players and their willingness to get better day in and day out."
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Team Strengths: "We have 5 returning players that competed in every match last season."
Season Goals/Expectations: "Our goal is to be competitive. The expectation is to improve daily and win matches."
First Match: 3/20 vs. St. Charles West @ Bear Creek 3:30 pm
Boys Track
Head Coach: Charles Glotta (10th year)
Top Returners: Cairo Payne (Sprints and Jumps), Dylan Estes (Sprint and Jumps), Grant Latina (Sprints and Jumps), Kendall Banks (Sprints and Jumps), Iziah Hartrup (Sprints and Jumps), Jerald Caldwell (Distance), Cole Sutton (Distance)
Top Newcomers: Daniel Belvins, Jonah Page, Ryan Pendergast
Season Goals/Expectations: "We expect to have several relay teams, jumpers and distance runners in place for a good run at Districts and Sectionals. Additionally, we have several other sprinters and throwers that are poised to surprise some people by the end of the year."
First Meet: 3/17 - The O'Fallon City Quad @ CHS 9:00 am
Girls Track: Josh Janisse (1st year)
Top Returners: Morgan Avery, Sydney Green, Lexi Head, Sydney Sontheimer, Jordan Grimes, Belle Price, Hannah Wilmes, and Jorlyn Picket
Top Newcomers: "Not sure at this point. We will know more after the first few meets. We have a lot of talented freshmen joining the team this season."
Season Goals/Expectations: "Our goal for the season is to follow our mission statement. If we take care of this process then positive results will follow. Here is our mission statement: Compete with love for your sport, your team, and yourself!"
First Meet: 3/17 - The O'Fallon City Quad @ CHS 9:00 am
Boys Tennis: Kyle Brown (2nd year)
Top Returners: Matt Yang, Dillion Tripamer, Eric Wang
Top Newcomers: "Too many to list."
Season Goals/Expectations: "We look to be more competitive and to improve on last season."
First Match: 3/21 @ Holt 3:30 pm
Baseball: Steve Siebert (8th year)
Top Returners: Travis Dames (2nd team All-State OF), Jake Gentry (1st All-District pitcher), DJ Schmidt (2nd team All-Conference OF), Casey Mareschal (1st team All-Conference utility)
Top Newcomers: Garrett Darrah 1st Base (Darrah missed last season)
Season Goals/Expectations: "We have a solid group of returning starters coming back this year, some of which were with us during our back to back (2016, 2017) district championships that last two years. We have a well-rounded team with some pitching, speed, power, and defense. This team has chose the motto, "Unfinished Business" referring to their last two postseason runs. I expect this team to go as far as our defense takes us, but we do have some spots to fill from last year."
First Game: 3/16 @ Troy 4:00 pm
Girls Soccer: Jackie Layne (7th year)
Top Returners: Mackenzie Menke (12th - MF), Bell Govero (11th - MF/F), Ann Beezley (11th - Beezely described as a, "Great all-around player. She can play anywhere."
Top Newcomers: Kayley Judy (9th), Grace Rodgers (9th)
Season Goals/Expectations: "We would like to compete for the district title (the Panthers lost in OT to eventual champion Fort Zumwalt West in district play a season ago) and play well in conference (GAC Central) games. Our schedule should help prepare us for post-season play. I'm pleased with what I've seen so far. This is the largest group we've ever had in my years with the program. Depth and team chemistry are strengths."
First Game: 3/16 @ St. Charles - 5:45 pm