Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Field Hockey Kicks Off Season With Shutout

The Hawk's field hockey team had the longest preseason out of any varsity sport at the school, running for a total of 30 days, from August 1st-August 31st.  The extra training certainly payed off, resulting in a season opening 2-0 win against Laurel.  Junior captain Annie Arts and senior Becca Liccata both scored one goal, while Kathleen Graham and senior captain Colleen Shikowski contributed with assists.  In her first varsity start, goalie Sarah Speroff had 7 saves, shutting out the opposing team.

The Hawks play on Saturday, 9/3 at home against Columbus Academy.  Start times are scheduled for 4:30 and 6pm. 

Stats
Becca Liccata: 1 goal
Annie Artz: 1 goal
Colleen Shikowski: 1 assist
Kathleen Graham: 1 assist
Sarah Speroff: 7 saves, shut-out

Girls Golf Places 1st in Tri-Match

Earlier today, the Hawken Girls Golf Team took on two competitors; Orange and Laurel Schools.  Consistent with the season thus far, the Hawks came up on top, beating the Lions by 10 strokes, and Laurel by 4.  Sophomore Meredith Cohen had the top score of the match with 43, while senior captain Allie Schwertner delivered a 44. 

The golf team next has a tri-match at their home course, on 9/6, against Padua and Beaumont.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

First Conference Game is a "W" for the Boy's Soccer Team

Coming into their first Chagrin Valley Conference game with a 3-0-0 record, the Hawks dominated play against Orange, winning 4-2.  The lions now stand at 2-2-0.  Unable to even kick a soccer ball until the Gilmour game due to knee surgery last spring, David Nelson scored against both the Lancers on the 24th (his first game back), and the Lions earlier today. The boys get a well deserved break until September 9th when they face NDCL at home.  Play begins at 5pm. 

Other Stats 
Tom Granot: 2 goals
Zack Whiting: 1 goal
David Nelson: 1 goal
Peter Labes: 3 saves

By: Kennedy Clyde

Girls Soccer Beats Talented NDCL Team

Throughout the past four years, the girl's soccer program has solidified its status as a team that should not be ignored by any competitor.  That status of competitors just "taking note" of the squad is no longer satisfying. The girls desire to be feared by every opponent they face; and by their tenacious start of the regular season, the Hawks are living up to their new-found status.

On Saturday, August 27th, the girls traveled to NDCL to play the lions.  With their personnel, size, and talent, NDCL has has solidified themselves to be known as one of the biggest competitors in the Chagrin Valley Conference.  The lion's reputation on defense was tarnished by freshman Bianca Mendancic and senior captain Nicole Berry.  Mendancic scored 2 goals, while Nicki scored 1, leading the Hawks to a 3-1 victory. The girls our now 3-0-0 for the season.  The soccer team travels to Kenston on September 1st.  Start time is 7pm.

Courtnery Yoke (Jr.): 1 assist
Cailin Connor (Sr.): 1 assist
Sydney Hanzlick (Jr.): 7 saves


By: Kennedy Clyde