Boys Volleyball:
After last year’s loss in the state quarterfinals to Webster Groves, Westminster’s boys volleyball team is looking for another chance to take the state title.
Led by seniors Mitch Penning and Daniel Prada, the volleyball team has played very well so far this season, starting off season with an 3 and 0 record. The team hopes this is just the start of what is to come.
Team members are hoping and working for the best, but still managing to keep things in perspective.
“God willing, we will do better than last year, but even if we don’t it will still be a good experience for all of us.” Daniel Prada Senior
With the majority of the varsity team seniors, it will be a challenge for the team to carry their success into next year. The team is counting on its several returning juniors to smooth the upcoming transition.
With a new head coach and a much larger track team, prospects this season are promising. Some of the most promising runners on the boys team are Alex Rideout, senoir, and Matt Hall, senior in sprints and Regan Dykhouse, senior, in long distance.
On the girls side, Sanea Williams, sophomore, in sprints and Laura Tarantino, senior, in long distance.
“The team has been working very hard during practice and I think it will show during the meets,” said Matt Hall, Senior.
In all likelihood, during the next four years the team will continue to progress.
Some of the best runners are current freshmen, including Kaylah Merdith, Jordan Hawkins, and Nathan Duke.
Lacrosse:
This year the varsity lacrosse team hopes to move on to bigger and better things. So far it has taken steps to ensure that they will meet at least part of their goal.
They won several games and placed third out of the field of eight in a difficult tournament at Kirkwood high school. The players have high hopes for the remainder of this season.
“We are going to be winning more. The team is so good and the team is better than it ever looked.” Mary Snapp
“In the last year the lacrosse team has worked very hard on and off the field to improve. It was easy to see the fruits of their endeavors last weekend during the Kirkwood tournament,” said Lindsey Carlisle, varsity head coach.
With only two seniors on the lacrosse team they look forward to several years of experienced players, which can only help ensure the team’s continuing rise.
