SAANVI LAMBA, Editor-in-Chief
Boys Basketball
The boys’ basketball team had an exciting season, beating notable opponents like South Brunswick and East Brunswick. Senior captain Tommy Koroma reached a milestone by scoring 1,000 career points. He is the 11th athlete in school history to hit this mark. The team is rebuilding and focusing on developing their younger talent. Coach Byrom is excited about the progress and the future of the team.
Cheerleading
The winter cheerleading team had an amazing season, starting with a memorable first game. Senior captain Gianna Sgobbo called it a bittersweet moment, as it was her last first game. She enjoyed the experience but also took the chance to motivate her teammates and be a role model for them. Some of senior captain Tarsha Kinsey’s favorite memories are practicing before games and performing at pep rallies.
Girls Basketball
The girls’ basketball team had an exciting season with big wins over Woodbridge and Perth Amboy. Senior Vanna Abadiotakis’s favorite game was their one-score victory against Edison, where she made the game-winning steal. “The gym was electric afterward,” she said. Sydney Joseph hit clutch three-pointers to help secure the win, and the school spirit that night made the game atmosphere unforgettable. A fun team tradition the girls enjoy is “iPad time,” where players vlog and take pictures with the team’s film iPad, creating amazing memories together.
Swim
The swim team had an exciting season full of fun and team spirit. Senior captain Andre Ovejas will always remember the pasta parties the team had over the years. They were a highlight of the season, and he’ll miss the fun and the chance to bond with his teammates. He also hit a personal record in the 100 butterfly at the GMC's with a time of 1:05.23. One of senior captain Sami Guadagnino's favorite moments was cheering at the GMC's, where it was incredibly rewarding for her to see everyone achieve their personal best times.
Winter Track
The winter track team had an incredible season filled with achievements and a strong team spirit. Captain Kiera Accettura said, “Some of my favorite memories were getting 2nd place in the pole vault at GMC's, winning the shuttle hurdle relay at Nationals, and just spending time with the team.” Fellow captain Amira Johnson added, “My favorite moment was when both the 4x200 and shuttle hurdle relay girls qualified for Nationals.” The team overall is full of talent and continues to strive for even more accomplishments.
Wrestling
The wrestling team had a strong season with big accomplishments. The girls took 1st place overall at the GMC tournament, earning 14 medalists, including champions Gabrielle Roberts and Rahkai Degrasse. The boys had five medalists and finished 11th overall, improving by three spots from last season. With states coming up, the team is excited for more opportunities to compete and add to their success.
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