By S.Q DeJoy and J. Murrer
June 30, 2021: The Bronxville athletes were happy to have a spring season this year after they missed all of the 2020 season. It might have started late and been somewhat shortened, but this spring’s athletic calendar was as close to normal as possible. Early in the season, fans were restricted to two per athlete, but as the pandemic restrictions loosened, the games were opened up to fans for the sectional finals. Unfortunately, the competition stopped at sectionals as there were no regional or state championships.
Three Bronxville teams won their respective Sectional Championships: girls’ lacrosse, boys’ lacrosse and girls’ track and field. The girls’ lacrosse team finished the season defeating every top school in Section 1 and was the first undefeated team in Bronxville girls’ lacrosse history. Many players on the team received prestigious honors: Caroline Ircha and Megan Krestinski were named U.S. Lacrosse All-American, and Kiki Tormey was named U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-American. Victoria Ruffo and Caroline McGrath received Golden Dozen honors, which recognizes twelve lacrosse players in Section 1 for their academic and athletic accomplishments. Coach Sharon Robinson was honored as Class D Coach of the Year.
The baseball team had one of its best seasons ever finishing with a record of 14-2. Senior Spencer Dessart earned Diamond 9 honors, which recognizes nine players in Section 1 for their athletic and academic accomplishments.
Both of the Bronxville lacrosse teams had a record number of players who were named All Section. Six athletes from the girls’ team and five from the boys’ team received this top honor.
Some spring teams are hard to follow because they do not compete on school grounds. Bronxville has teamed up with Tuckahoe to form a blended softball team, and Bronxville’s Maggie O’Hara was named League 3A Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year. Softball Coach John D’Arco was honored as League 3A Coach of the Year.
The boys’ varsity golf team plays its home matches at Siwanoy Country Club, and brought home the League Championship with a perfect 6-0 record in league play and a 11-5 record overall. Seven golfers were named All-League and J.P. Swenson earned All-Section honors.
“A special ‘thank you’ is in order to Siwanoy for always opening their course to the Bronxville golf teams,” said Coach Chris Lockwood. “We are spoiled to practice and play on one of the finest tracks and best maintained greens in the area.”
At the end of each year, two senior athletes are given special recognition for athletic skill, sportsmanship, and leadership. Alex Doukas was recognized with the Virginia Landis Award and Henry Donohue received the Lou Brinsmade Award.
It was an outstanding season for the Broncos, and all award winners are listed below.
Boys' Lacrosse (11-5) Section 1 Champion
Head Coach: Rob Ambrose
Captains: Henry Donohue, Henry Sheehan, Tommy Garofalo
All-Section: Chris Patterson, Connor Randall, Henry Donohue, Henry Sheehan, Tommy Garofalo
All-League: Henry Donohue, Tommy Garofalo, Henry Sheehan, Chris Patterson, Connor Randall, Spencer McCormick, Luke Sheehan, Preston Maze
All-League Honorable Mention: Ben Davis, Jack Hershberg, Chris Kelty
MVP Offense: Tommy Garofalo, Henry Sheehan
MVP Defense: Sean McGrath
MVP Midfielder: Connor Randall
Bronco Award: Henry Donohue
Seniors: Henry Sheehan, Mark Pagano, Ben Davis, Ben Mandanas, Connor Randall, Peter McSherry, Peter Curran, Peyton Beldotti, Henry Donohue, George McCormick.
Girls' Lacrosse – Undefeated, Section 1 Champion
Head Coach: Sharon Robinson
Assistant Coach: Jackie Pierce, Stephanie Hopkins
Captains: Katie Formato, Betsy Marshall, and Alex Doukas
All-American: Megan Krestinski , Caroline Ircha
Academic All-American: Kiki Tormey
Golden Dozen: Caroline McGrath, Victoria Ruffo
All-Section: Victoria Ruffo, Bridget Finley, Caroline Ircha, Molly Krestinski, Megan Krestinski, Kiki Tormey
All-Section, Honorable Mention: Katie Formato, Caroline McGrath, Catherine Berkery, Olivia Shinsato, Amy Villanueva
All-League: Betsy Marshall, Victoria Ruffo, Bridget Finley, Caroline Ircha, Molly Krestinski, Megan Krestinski, Kiki Tormey, Katie Formato, Caroline McGrath, Catherine Berkery, Olivia Shinsato, Amy Villanueva
All-League Honorable Mention: Alex Doukas, Anna Becker
Brave Heart Award: Alex Doukas
Rookie of the Year: Amy Villanueva
Unsung Hero Award: Bridget Finley
Seniors: Katie Formato, Alex Doukas Betsy Marshall, Victoria Ruffo, Caroline McGrath, Jane Becker, Meg Outcalt.
Baseball (14-2) League Champion
Head Coach: Anthony Vaglica
Assistant Coaches: Frank Decenzo, Michael Schultz
Captains: Spencer Dessart, Charlie Vail, Peter Coquillette
All-Section: Andy Holub, Spencer Dessart
All-Section, Honorable Mention: Peter Coquillette
All-League: Jeremy Freeman , Connor Kenny , Chris Lockwood , Charlie Vail, Ted Heraty, Peter Coquillette, Andy Holub, Spencer Dessart
All-League Honorable Mention: Jamie Valdes , Jack Gangemi
Diamond 9: Spencer Dessart
Dan O'Neil Award: Charlie Vail, Ted Heraty
Offensive Player Award: Andy Holub
Defensive Player Award: Connor Kenny
Team MVP: Spencer Dessart
Seniors: Spencer Dessart, Charlie Vail, Liam Sands, Chris Ahern, William Grant, T.J. Curran
Boys' Track and Field, Westchester County South Champion
Head Coach: Brian Halling
Captains: Eric Fleisig, Johnny Moynihan, Tim Atkeson
All-County (Regional): Johnny Moynihan, John Ryan, Liam Heraty,
All-League: John Ryan, Michael Clark, Liam Heraty, Johnn Moynihan, Max Dicker, 4x400 relay, 4x800 relay
All-League Honorable Mention: Johnny Moynihan, J.W. Henningson, Ellis Goodson, Skylar Lau, Timmy Atkeson, Jed Donohue, Liam Heraty, Sam Mandanas, Tim Atkeson
Seniors: Tim Atkeson, Holden D’Avico, Eric Fleisig, Liam Heraty, Johnny Moynihan, and Billy Rizzo
Girls' Track and Field, Section 1 Champion
Coaches: David Ryan, Keina Samuels
Captains: Milly Koenig and Maeve Sullivan
All-County (Regional): Jules Gravier, Madeline Stupart, Milly Koenig, Donna Napolitano, Hope Hershberg, Juliet Winiecki, 4x400 relay
All-League: Scarlet Kane, Milly Koenig, Donna Napolitano, Hope Hershberg, Madeline Stupart, Ava Black, Avery Widen, Jules Gravier, Marielle Dibbini, Julia Winiecki, Kelly Weild, Frannie Krause, Lilah Keating, Kailee Fino
All-League, Honorable Mention: Julia Winiecki, Kailee Fino, Rory Denning, Maeve Sullivan, Meghan Curran, and Remi Mellinghoff, Grace Hoffman
Seniors: Jules Gravier, Maeve Sullivan, Marielle Dibbini, Annabelle Krause, Avery Widen, Kelly Weild, Olivia O’Keefe
Boys' Golf (11-5) League Champion
Head Coach: Chris Lockwood
Captains: J.P. Swenson, Will Swenson, Earl Gretzinger
All-Section: J.P. Swenson
All-League: J.P. Swenson, Willy Swenson, Jack Borsch, Eddie Hannigan, Charles van Tienhoven, Greydon O'Keefe, Owen Atkeson.
All-League Honorable Mention:
Rookie of the Year: Charles VanTienhoven
MVP: J.P. Swenson
Seniors: J.P. Swenson, Will Swenson, Earl Gretzinger, Ted Conway, Jack Borsch
Girls' Golf
Coach: Dan Martin
Captain: Molly Stoltz
All-Section: Molly Stoltz
MVP: M. Stoltz
Senior: Ashley Wetty
Tennis
Head Coach: Steve Klurfeld
Captains: Nate Kim, Emanuel Monogenis
All-League: Nate Kim, Emanuel Monogenis, Max Monogenis, and Rhys Brown
All-League Honorable Mention: Spencer Blumenreich
Most Improved: Amir Yaghoobi
MVP: Nate Kim
Rookie of the Year: Max Monogenis
Seniors: Liam Angelone , Nate Kim, Macklin Pettee, James Rhee, and Amir Yaghoobi
Mountain Biking
Coach: John Yannaco
Captain: Mykhailo Pustovit
Coach’s Award: Mykhailo Pustovit
Seniors: Mykhailo Pustovit, Alanna Thompson
Go Broncos.