The importance of teamwork, attitude and effort were all recognized at this year's Fall 2007 Athletics Assembly, which took place November 28. Dr. De Vecchi congratulated all student-athletes, whom he calls "our School's greatest representatives to the outside world," noting the individual and team achievements of both Varsity and JV athletes this fall.
Ravens Athletic Director Al Brown congratulated all teams on a "great entry into the Eastern Independent League (EIL)," stating that every Varsity team finished its season with a winning record. He also reiterated that "teaching sports and values is inherent in our athletics program," and he thanked the Sixth Form athletes for their contributions "as athletes and leaders. You set the tone for your teams, you set the example, and it showed." Mr. Brown noted that most Abbey athletes have come up through the School's JV program. He congratulated and encouraged all JV athletes, saying, "You are a talented group with great potential to be the best Varsity athletes at this School in many years."
The "behind-the-scenes" team that supports the athletics department was also duly recognized and thanked for their continuous efforts and many contributions. Miss Christopher, Miss Urick, Mrs. Brown, Charlie Holder and Matt Peterson, the Infirmary staff and the Dining Services staff were all acknowledged as playing an integral role in the smooth and successful running of the athletics program.
Varsity letters, called by Mr. Brown "...the Abbey's way of recognizing effort, team play, sportsmanship, and adherence to our athletic principles," were awarded to student-athletes in several sports.
Fall Athletic Awards Assembly -- Fall 2007
Cross Country - Boys
Coaches Award: Pierce King '08
MIP: Quent Dickmann '10
Captains-Elect: Matthew Franklin '09, Peter Tasca '09, Steve Yang '09
Overall Record: 14-7 EIL Record: 14-2
Cross Country - Girls
Coaches Award: Brianne Rok '08
MIP: Rosaria Munda '10
Captains-Elect: Genevieve Gralton '09
Overall Record: 21-2 EIL Record: 16-2 (beat St. George's)
2nd-place finish in New England Class C Championships
Girls' Field Hockey
Girls' Field Hockey Trophy: Stephanie Perez '08, Naseemah Mohamed '08
MIP: Charlotte Papp '10
Captains-Elect: Ally Boglioli '09, Beneva Davies '09
Overall Record: 8-6-1 EIL Record: 6-2
Boys' Football
John M. Hogan Football Trophy: Julian Allison '08
MIP: Adam Hobbins '09
Captains-Elect: Ryan Andrews '09, Shane McComiskey '09, Ryan Silva '10
Evergreen Conference Record: 5-3 Evergreen League (South): 4-2
Boys' Soccer
Williams Franklin Sands Memorial Soccer Trophy: James Buckley '08
MIP: Javier Carabias '10
Captains-Elect: Ethan DaPonte '10, Jorge Ibarra '09
Overall Record: 9-6-4 EIL Record: 6-4-4
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Soccer Trophy: Kathleen Behan '08, Margaret McCarthy '08
MIP: Madison Nunes '08
Captains-Elect: Sarah Taddei '09, Merritt Bauer '09, Olivia Simone '09
Overall Record: 8-4-4 (*beat St Georges 2-1) EIL Record: 5-3-2
Boys' Golf
Boys' Golf Trophy: Kyle Sargis '08
MIP: Matthew Kennedy '10
Captain-Elect: TBA
EIL Record: 8-4
Fall 2007 All-League and Individual Honors
Boys' Cross Country (EIL):
Brendan Connolly '10 *2nd place, EIL meet
Pierce King '08
Honorable Mention: Kenton Gilmartin '10, Ed Kielb '11
Girls' Cross Country (EIL):
Olivia Fay '10 *League MVP
**1st Place EIL meet
***1st Place New England Class C Championship
Brianne Rok '08
Honorable Mention: Kaitlin Patton '11, Bridget Spillane '08
Girls XC Co-Coach of the year: Mr. Dan McDonough
Girls' Field Hockey (EIL):
Steph Perez '08
Ally Boglioli '09
Beneva Davies '09
Naseemah Mohamed '08
Honorable Mention: Jamie Crawl '08
Boys' Football (Evergreen League):
Zach Allen '08
Julian Allison '08
Darris Owens '08
Nick White '08
Honorable Mention: Robert Ensign '08, Ryan Silva '10, Chris Thompson '08
Boys' Golf (EIL):
Kyle Sargis '08 *3rd-place finish, EIL Tournament
Boys' Soccer (EIL):
Jorge Ibarra '09
Martin Minondo '09
Honorable Mention: James Buckley '08, Ethan DaPonte '10
Girls' Soccer (EIL):
Margaret McCarthy '08
KK Behan '08
Honorable Mention: Liz Childs '08, Molly O'Neil '08
