BLAZER ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER

 Volume 2, Number 11

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LACROSSE
Varsity & JV Lacrosse teams both defeated Hawken School on April 28. The Varsity has a resounding 11-1 win, and the JV was equally impressive in their in their 8-2 victory. On April 30, the Blazers traveled to Chagrin Falls for an evening contest. The JV fell 10-3 to the Tigers, and the Varsity was ousted by a 12-8 count. The JV rounded out their week by defeating Magnificat in a make-up game by a 6-3 score. The Varsity now has an overall record of 4-6-2, and the JV have a record of 4-4.

The Varsity had their State Tournament Draw Meeting on Sunday, May 4. The Blazers are the #3 seed, and they will open up the OSLA Division II State Tournament against Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy on May 12 @ 5 p.m. @ Hathaway Brown School.

The Blazer Lacrosse team will celebrate their seniors on Friday, May 9 prior to their game vs. Kenston.

This Week's Games:
Monday, May 5 vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights - JV @ 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 7 @ Medina - JV @ 5:30 p.m./Varsity @ 7 p.m.; Friday, May 9 vs. Kenston - Varsity @ 5 p.m, (Senior Recognition)/JV @ 6:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL
The Blazers are busy dodging the raindrops this spring. The team played on April 28 @ Wickliffe and came away with a 3-2 win. On Saturday, May 3, the team participated in the Upside of Downs Invitational Tournament at Glen Meadows Park. They earned a split, falling to Rocky River 4-3 and defeating Avon Lake 4-1. Logan Paul '14 recorded 20 strikeouts in the game against Rocky River, and she also connected for a home run. The team now boasts a 9-1 record.

The Blazers had their OHSAA Division II Sectional/District Draw Meeting on Sunday, May 4. Hathaway Brown earned its first ever #1 seed in their Sectional, and they will begin play on Friday, May 16 vs. John F. Kennedy/St. Martin de Porres winner at 4:30 p.m. @ Ursuline College.

This Week's Games:
Tuesday, May 6 vs. Avon @ Avon Middle School - 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 7 vs. Western Reserve Academy @ Ursuline College - 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, May 8 vs. Beachwood @ Ursuline College - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, May 9 vs. Shaker Heights @ Lomond Elementary School - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 10 vs. Cleveland Heights @ Forest Hills Park - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. (doubleheader).

TRACK & FIELD
Varsity Track & Field scored their first dual meet victory in some time as they defeated Lakeside (Ashtabula) by a 77-51 score on April 30. Maggie Lowenthal '14 set the school record in the long jump - breaking the existing record by 7 3/4" - Congratulations, Maggie!

The team also ran a very competitive meet at the Avon Relays on Saturday, May 3.

The Blazers will recognize their seniors on Wednesday, May 7 at their meet vs. Madison @ University School - Hunting Valley Campus @ 4:30 p.m.

This Week's Meet:
Wednesday, May 7 vs. Madison @ University School - Hunting Valley Campus with University School (Senior Recognition) - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, May 9 - Mayfield Invitational @ Mayfield HS - 4 p.m.

GENERAL 

Hathaway Brown School would like to welcome Lionel Savarin to the Blazer coaching family. Coach Savarin will be the Assistant Varsity A Tennis coach for the Blazers. He is currently the Head Tennis Coach at University School, and he has 16 years of coaching experience on his resume. Coach Savarin is also the Head Tennis Professional at the Cleveland Skating Club in Shaker Heights. We are thrilled to add such an experienced and professional coach to our staff.

Crew Announcement from CYRA:
CYRA is in full season! 

The weekend of April 26 & 27, the girls from HB participated at the Governor's Cup regatta in Columbus. CYRA had 12 HB rowers medal in a number of exciting 2k meter races:

- Seniors Alison Nordell, Alex Clemens, Paige Papesch, and Lauren Dierker placed 2nd in the 1st Varsity 8.

- Seniors Zita Gratzl and Sarah Dierker also got 2nd place in the 2nd Varsity 8.

- Sophomore Lila McKenna coxed the 1st Novice 4 boat to a 2nd place finish.

- Freshman Claire Martens got 3rd in the Novice 8 A boat.

- Sophomores Hannah Langenderfer and Regan Alt, and freshmen Christine Coyne, Andreanna Hardy, and Marisa Lancaster came in 2nd place in the Novice 8 B boat.

Out of the 17 clubs on the river that day, CYRA finished 2nd as a team overall - an extremely impressive finish for such a newly developed team. Great job to all the rowers! Three weeks until Midwest Junior Championships!

Also, Dick's Sporting Goods is holding a fund-raiser with CYRA as part of their Sports Matters Program. If CYRA can raise $40,000 in the next five weeks, DSG will match that amount, totaling at minimum to a whopping $80k for our team! To put this amount in perspective, one new 8-boat costs roughly $38,000! Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, and will help immensely as the staff continues to revamp the program. See the website link below for details:

https://sportsmatter.com/move-as-one-rowing-for-cleveland-s-youth

Please visit www.cyrarowing.org or contact Gina Trebilcock at gmtreb@gmail.com for more information.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE:
The track meet against Mentor on May 1 provided many moments of inspiration. Gina Egan tossed a personal best of 63 feet in the discus event. Chris Lutton shined as a high jumper, clearing 4 feet 4 inches. Inaya Carrington was the meet's fastest hurdler. Jessica Young placed first in the 800m while the 4x100 (Hall, Lipford, Sutton and Murthy) and 4x400 (Grube, Felderman, Fuente and Carrington) relay teams each sprinted to a first-place finish. Congratulations to the entire middle school track team for a great performance.

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