Faces of the Aces

Simon Vernier

Freshman

Sport played: Varsity Tennis

What would you title your biography? Alex Fuchs Sucks at Tennis, Thomas, Kyle and Auggy are Really Good

Favorite sports quote? “I’ll let the racket do the talking.” -John McEnroe

Most important thing a coach has taught you? It’s never over till its over

Mandi Farah

Sophomore

Sports played: Soccer and lacrosse

What would you title your biography? Handy Mandi

Favorite sports quote? “If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat.” --Herschel Walker

Most important thing a coach has taught you: Nine out of ten times, it is the coxswain’s fault.

Matt Wasson

Junior

Sports played: Varsity baseball and JV basketball

What would you title your biography? 16 hours

Favorite sports quote: “Like Jordan” --Coach Carter

Most important thing a coach has taught you? The only thing you can control is your attitude

Giana Frusone

Senior

Sport Played: Crew

What would you title your biography? The sloth that won the race

Favorite sports quote: “This is the house of pain, where gold is attained”

Most important thing a coach has taught you? Working together is the key to success

Baseball looks to bounce back

LM is known for its top-notch sports teams. For example, both the boys and girls basketball, soccer and lacrosse teams consistently finish at the top of the Central League. Despite this, other LM sports teams do not possess such wonderful reputations. For these teams, every day that they step out to practice or play is another chance to prove themselves worthy of the prestigious “LM” reputation. The LM baseball team is one of those teams. While the team’s record in past years may not stand out, the squad plays like any other LM team: with passion, energy and a strong will to win.

Serenity now, Linsanity later

Linsanity has taken over the nation with startling speed. Jeremy Lin has become a cultural icon, much like Tim Tebow, but unlike Tim Tebow he is actually good at his job. Since taking over the starting point guard role for the Knicks, Lin is averaging 14.7 points per game, 6.3 assists per game, and 1.6 steals per game. These averages are phenomenal for a point guard, yet what is even more impressive is the way that Lin has turned around a team that seemed destined for failure.

Boys lax seeks to make playoff push

The lacrosse season always manages to fly by. With at least one game every week until May, the team is excited to play. We have really come together in the offseason by playing together in fall ball and winter league. As a result of only losing four seniors from last year’s team, we have managed to stay strong and unified in the transition from last year to this year. This season we have high expectations. Last year, we ended up missing the playoffs by just one seed, but this year we plan on not only making the playoffs, but also making a run in them.

Skill over swag for young, optimistic Aces

According to senior co-captain Tyler Redmond, “while guys lacrosse is all about ‘ripping twine and having ‘swag,’ girls lacrosse is more about the skill and technique.” Redmond and her fellow captains, senior Erin Gallagher and junior Samara Kitnick, have been working on their skills, and encouraging their teammates to do the same, as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team has been playing in fall and winter leagues, and has been participating in captain’s practices several times per week.

Football enters new direction under Adam Beach

Back with exciting news come the LM Bulldawgs. Recently named head coach Adam Beach is the newest edition to a squad in need of direction. “With plenty of energy and enthusiasm, we feel Coach Beach has what it takes to turn the LM program around,” Athletic Director Don Walsh said. “With this and his knowledge of the game, we feel that he will be able to put in the time and effort to work with each player as well as get more students out to play.”

Teachers reflect on athletic glory

Have you ever said to yourself, “I can’t imagine my teachers as high school students. Were they great athletes? Four teachers answered this questions and their answers might be shocking.