Spring sports are finally under way and athletic schedules are dominating the end of the year.
After a brutal 0-7 loss to Garrison Forest, the women’s badminton team turned the tables on IND, shutting them out 7-0. The men’s badminton team has not played any matches yet, but according to Athletic Director Larry Dukes, they are trying to schedule a match with the badminton club at Boy’s Latin and the co-ed teams at a few Baltimore County Public Schools. The men practice every other day and have occasionally scrimmaged, and lost, against our women’s team.
The huge 16-1 win against Boy’s Latin did not give the men’s varsity baseball team momentum as they began to compete against the more difficult team in their conference. The team reversed roles as they weathered two 10-point losses at the hands of Loyola and Mount St. Joseph.
The golf team teed off in its first official match against Gilman on Wednesday, March 28, getting blown out 0-21. Hopefully the acquisition of 13 freshmen will aid the golf team later on and instill some life in the team for several years to come.
Winning their first and second home games of the season 14-12 and 13-7 respectively, the men’s lacrosse team is starting to look like they will have a decent season. Over the next few weeks, however, the men will have to keep their stamina up, as they will have back-to-back games towards the end of April.
The women’s varsity lacrosse team pulled out a close 14-13 win against Maryvale, but suffered a disappointing loss against a tough Bryn Mawr team, 7-9. In the game, however, senior Erica Bodt and junior Mackenzie Reese each scored a hat-trick, while freshman Caroline Sdanowhich added her own goal and assist.
The softball team picked up their first win with new head coach Jack Westermeyer on Wednesday, March 21 against Patterson Mill, 4-3. Senior Clare Puopolo struck out nine batters. On the offensive end, junior Jenna Fiamingo went three for four at bat, stole three bases and scored a run.
The game ball went to junior Darien Exter, who contributed considerably to both the offense and defense with two runs, three stolen bases, and critical defensive plays. Another standout during this game was senior Amanda Norris, who had two hits, a triple, and a stolen base. She also made a diving catch at third base followed by a professional-grade throw to first from her knees.
The men’s varsity tennis team has not had a match yet, but they have been practicing every day, hoping to make an improvement from their previous 0-10 season.
The men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their first meet of the season at Loyola. Already, fourteen new school records were set, mainly in field events, but unfortunately JC women finished seventh and the men finished eighth overall. However, JC placed first in the women’s high jump and pole vault relays.
Although many of the teams are getting off to rough starts, the season has just begun and there is still potential for improvement.