Hopkins School Winter Sports Preview: The Season Ahead The Razor

Boys Varsity Wrestling Captains: Owen Sherman ’19 and Doug Guilford ’19 “The wrestling team is poised to do some damage this year. We have big guys like Tyler “Meatball” Cipriano and literal hunk Brandon Smith, so we’re competitive at all weight classes for the first time in many years. We also coerced a lot of talented new freshman into joining the team. If we put our minds to it, we can kickoff a dynasty that will last awhile.” -Theo Tellides ’19

Girls Varsity Basketball Captain: Abby Mills ’19 “I think we’re looking good this year. Practices have already been more intense and competitive which is great. As far as goals go, I know we all really want to beat Hamden Hall and other teams like Masters, KO, and Greenwich Academy that were tough losses for us last year.” -Mills ’19

Girls Varsity Swim and Dive Captains: Beth Hartog ’19 and Caitlyn Chow ’19 “We gained some incredible new talent for our team this year which I am really thrilled about. As every swimmer and diver continues to put in 100% effort each practice, I am hopeful that we can achieve an impressive regular season record and place well in our championship meets come February and March.” -Chow ’19

Girls Varsity Squash Captains: Catey Lasersohn ’19 and Ashley Chin ’19 “We don’t really know what to expect this year, but this team has so much positivity and I know we all will support each other through every point and every match.” -Chin ’19

Boys Varsity Swim and Dive Captains: Noah Schmeisser ’19 and Brian Seiter ’19 “We have some really talented swimmers this year, so we’re looking forward to a great season.” -Schmeisser ’19

Girls Varsity Indoor Track Captain: Maliya Ellis ’19 “The outdoor track season is coming up fast, and [I am] very excited! This will be our second year with our new coach, so we’re hoping to build upon last year’s results. We don’t have a track (yet), but we’ll make do with what we do have — a grass track, some hurdles, and a whole lot of spirit.” -Ellis ’19

Varsity Fencing Captains: Liz Bambgoye ’20, Nick Schoelkopf ’19, Walter Erenhouse ’19 “We’ve got some strong returning members so hopefully we’ll be able to train the new kids well.” -Kenny Lu ’19

Varsity Ski Team Captains: Aaron Jaynes ’19 and Tim Sullivan ’19 *The Ski Team has been so busy shreddin’ nonstop gnar that they were unable to provide a quote for this issue. We are sure they’re in for a great season, though.*

Boys Varsity Squash Captains: Cyrus Illick ’19 and Savir Madan ’19 “We’re the best team on campus, no doubt. This year we’re setting our goals on [being in the] top ten in the country. With our new coach and a good team I think we can do it.” -Illick ’19

Boys Varsity Indoor Track Captain: George Kosinski ’19 and Nic Burtson ’20 “Although the indoor season is mostly a warmup for the outdoor season, we’re excited to run outside, have fun, and hopefully do well in our meets.” -Kosinski ’19

Boys Varsity Basketball Captains: Colin Gernhardt ’20, Michael Lau ’20 “This year we hope to improve and build upon last year. We’re excited to get to work with the new coach and rebrand the Hopkins basketball program. This year we hope to stay competitive in the FAA and win some exciting home games for the home crowd.” -Gernhardt ’20

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Winter Sports Preview: The Season Ahead