Scituate High School should be very proud of the 2013 fall sports season. All teams competed in post-season playoff games, some even going down in SHS history. With many new coaches on the field, the 2013 season was full of change and transition. The fall sports consist of boys and girls soccer, girls field hockey, football, boys and girls cross country, golf, and cheerleading. With the progression and advancements of each team, school spirit held a strong presence.
The boys soccer team had a successful season with their new coach, Business teacher, and previous girls soccer coach, Mr. Maki. The team, directed by team captains seniors Joseph Desmond, Keegan True, and Gibson Davis to the first round of playoffs. In accordance, the team won Patriot League Champions for the second year in a row. The boys soccer team finished the season with a 12-5-1 record.
The girls soccer team exceeded their high expectations. With the help of new coach Rob Williams, and captains senior Meghan James and juniors Marlaina Reidy, Erica Badger, and Corey Murray, girls soccer made SHS history. The team made it to the State Semi Finals, losing to Notre Dame, but the girls can be proud that this year’s team made it further than any girls soccer team at Scituate High School. Like the boys, the girls took the title as Patriot League Champions and wrapped up their season with an impressive record of 18-1-2.
Scituate High School’s golf team reached new heights under the leadership of senior co-captains Ryan Donovan and Trevor Ciessau. Coach Chisholm was very proud of the teams progress as the 12-4-1 record was the strongest record the team has held in the past 10 years. The triumphant season ended tying Hanover for the Fisher Division title in the Patriot League. The team demonstrated progress and determination throughout the season, proud for their Fisher Division title.
With a new coach to start off the 2013 season, girl’s field hockey had a powerful season. Leaving the soccer field to fulfill her true field hockey passion, Gates Geography teacher Sara Paster was eager to take the available position this season. Aiding Coach Paster in leading the team, senior captains Molly McConoughey, Hannah Clougherty, and Hannah Roy played strong roles. Coach Paster was very pleased with the team’s accomplishments adding, “It was a fantastic first season as the varsity coach and I want to thank all the girls in the program for a great season.” With a strong first year with a new coach, the Scituate community looks forward to watching the field hockey team’s potential emerge.
As of cross country, coached by P.E. teacher Ms. McCarthy, the girls team was guided by senior captains, Carly Martin, Jamie Kelleher, and Jenna Baker. The season ended with a 6-3 leading record. Junior Jackie Coscia was a Patriot League All Star. Senior Veronica Hayes received the Patriot League Sportsmanship award. The boys team consisted of captains senior Jake Reynolds and junior Aaron O’Connell. Reynolds proved his leadership and dedication to the team with the title of Patriot League All Star, and Patriot League Sportsmanship award went to junior Brian James. The boys wrapped up the season with a 4-5 record. The school was represented in the state meet at Wrentham by boys Reynolds, O’Connell, James, junior Teddy Raggae, freshmen Wells Culkins and Ben Smith, and sophomore Trent Linker, and by girls Kelleher, Hayes, Martin, Coscia, juniors Erin Duffey and Shannan Callanan, and freshman Bridget Grant. Ms. McCarthy and SHS should be a proud coach for guiding two teams to a successful season.
The football team, coached by Herb Devine had a 4-0 record in their league this year. Captains seniors Timothy Churchill and Dawayne Kirton contributed to the team’s title as Patriot League Champs for the Fisher Division. This is the first time Scituate has been awarded champs since 2010. Along with the entire teams contributions to a great season, some recognition was given to Kirton, senior Noma Okundaye, juniors Christian Brady, Brian Cochran, Scott Radding, and Devin McCarthy. These players were selected as league players for the Patriot League. According to Coach Devine, a couple of standout players have been Dawayne Kirton. He is the all-time leading rusher at SHS. As well, Noma Okundaye has 1066 yards in his SHS football career.
Contributing to the success of the football team, the fans that come to support, and the school spirit the town has for its teams is the cheerleading team led by captains seniors Gina Brazao and Rachel Antos, and junior Maggie O’Connor , and coach Michelle Hayes. The team participated in the Patriot League Cheerleading Competition at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School and head coach Hayes has high hopes saying, “We hope to round out our season with a win against Hingham at Thanksgiving!”
The town of Scituate, the student body, and the entire community can be very proud with the success of this past fall sports season. There was lots of change with new coaching positions being filled, records being broken, and history being made.