Category: Sports

Blue Knights Travel to Blair Academy

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Photo courtesy of Riley Green

Blue Knights Travel to Blair Academy

By Kate Getz ‘21

On Friday, January 17, the number one Wyoming Seminary wrestling team traveled to number two Blair Academy to compete in one of their biggest matches of the season. With the entire Sem community as well as the greater wrestling community supporting them, the blue knights gave their best effort but fell short 34-21.

According to the Times Leader, the wrestling team has been number one since the Ironman wrestling tournament. At that tournament, the team beat Blair and produced three individual champions: Drew Munch ‘20, Nic Bouzakis ‘22, and Lachlan McNeil ‘20, who claimed the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. Since Ironman, the Blue Knights have won first place at the XCalibur, Powerade, and Eastern State Tournaments as well. 

Despite the team’s loss, the individual champions of the match included Brennon Cernus ‘22, Beau Bartlett ‘20, Lachlan McNeil ‘20, Connor Kievman ‘20, Gabe Arnold ‘23, and Kolby Franklin ‘22.

The Opinator wishes the wrestling team best of luck as they continue with their season.

Athlete of the Week: Hannah Maxwell

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Picture of Hannah Maxwell ‘20 courtesy of Times leader

Athlete of the Week: Hannah Maxwell

By Katharine Getz ’21

This week’s Athlete of the Week for the Opinator is Hannah Maxwell ’20. So far this season, Hannah has helped the Sem field hockey team achieve a 18-2 record and a ticket to the District championship, which will be played on Tuesday October 29, 2019. Hannah, also known as “Hammer,” has recently celebrated her 100th career goal on September 30, 2019 in a game against Crestwood High School and has scored a total of 27 goals and 17 assists this season (as of October 27, 2019). Good luck to the Lady Blues in their quest for another District and State Championship! 

 

  • Position: Forward
  • Hometown: Forty Fort
  • Family Members: Scott (Dad), Donna (Mom), Hunter (Brother), Rorry (Brother), Dublin and Dugan (Dogs) 
  • Favorite Field Hockey Team: Argentina National Team
  • Favorite Field Hockey Player: Carla Rebecchi
  • Favorite Subject: Science
  • Favorite Food: Peanut Butter
  • Favorite Color: Perrywinkle
  • Role Model: Melissa Gonzales
  • Favorite Moment of Season: Beating Wyoming Area to claim the WVC Division 1 Title for the third year in a row
  • Fun Fact: Almost everyone calls her Hammer including all of her Sem and USAFH coaches
  • When she is not paying field hockey, you can find Hannah leading ESC (Endangered Species Club) and True Blue and helping with Dude be nice

Sources: https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/hannah-maxwell/XjAPFH6IEea-8KA2nzwbTA/field-hockey/stats.htm#year=19-20

Athlete of the Week: Nick Lucien

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Photo courtesy of Nick Lucien ‘20

Athlete of the Week: Nick Lucien

By: Katharine Getz ‘21

While Nick Lucien may be joining the Wyoming Seminary football team for only one season, he is undoubtedly making a difference for the team. In the team’s homecoming game against Blair Academy, he scored multiple touchdowns and had some big plays. Additionally, Nick scored the game winning touchdown in the team’s first game of the season against the Hill School, which Nick notes was his favorite moment of the season so far. As a postgraduate from Bethlehem, PA, he plays as a wide receiver and cornerback. He loves the Minnesota Vikings, and, while his favorite player may be Odell Beckham Jr., his role model is his older brother. Nick also enjoys math, Chick-fil-A, and the color Carolina blue. The Opinator wishes Nick and his team the best of luck this weekend as they travel to Loyola Blakefield School to compete!