Category: Sports

Picture provided by Skylar Roerig

Athlete of the Week: Skylar Roerig ‘21

By Kate Getz ‘21

Position: Backstroke and Freestyle

Hometown: Tunkhannock

Family Members: Kelly Roerig (mother), Adam Roerig (father), Samantha Roerig (sister)

Favorite Swim Team: Florida Gators

Favorite Swimmer: Katie Ledecky

Favorite Subject: Biology

Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese

Favorite Color: Navy blue

Role Model: Katie Ledecky

Favorite Moment of Season: Breaking the pool record in the 100 back, and breaking the 200 medley relay with Kylee Kolbicka, Madi Federici, and Aviah Dahlgren

Fun Fact: This is Skylar’s 11th season swimming on a team

Other Clubs/Sport: Rowing

During a short time of two years, Skylar Roerig has done some very impressive things on the Sem swim team. Last season as a freshman, she won team MVP and broke numerous records. Despite the team only being about half way through their season, Skylar has already broken the 100 meter record for backstroke and the record for the 200 meter medley along with Aviah Dahlgren, Madi Federici, and Kylee Kolbicka. Skylar and the swim team look to continue their success Thursday January 24 in their meet versus Dallas.

Photo Courtesy of Dimitri Gnall

Last season, Dimitri Gnall helped the Wyoming Seminary Boys Basketball to a district championship and even to the second round of the state tournament. This year, for his senior season, he has helped the team get off to a great start. So far, the team is 5-0. This includes wins over Dallas, Crestwood, Susquehanna, Stroudsburg North, and Selinsgrove Area. In just five games, Dimitri has scored a total of 109 points. In the game versus Selinsgrove Area, he had 30 points to help the boys win the Nespoli Tournament 90-50. Additionally, he has gone 26/30 from the free throw line. Dimitri and the boys look to continue their season of success Tuesday 12/18 home versus Abington Heights.

Position – Small Forward

Hometown – Moosic, Pennsylvania

Family Members – Michele (mom), David (dad), Nigel, Natalya, Alessondra

Favorite Player – LeBron James

Favorite Subject – AP Statistics

Favorite Food – Wing bites

Favorite color – Blue

Role Model – My father

Other Clubs/Sports – Basketball all year round

Jared Weisenberger ’20 steals the ball from a Redeemer player(photo provided by Jared Weisenberger ’20).

Jared Weisenberger ‘20

By Kate Getz ‘21

Jared Weisenberger plays a key role on the Sem Boy’s Soccer team. He is known for being incredibly hardworking and willing to do what’s best for the success of the team. He lead the team in assists last year and has made many contributions to assists this year. Some star moments include when he scored a goal and had an assist in games versus Wyoming Area and Lake Lehman which both resulted in a 2-0 win. His teammates also commented on how although he is a very humble person, he leads and inspires all players on the team.

Position: Outside Midfielder

Hometown: Mountain Top, PA

Family Members: Mom, Dad, and his dog, Yankee

Favorite Soccer Team: Philadelphia Union

Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

Favorite Subject: US History

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Color: Purple

Role Model: His dad because he works hard, but still comes home with a smile on his face

Favorite Moment of Season: Having a goal and assist in the 2-0 win against Lake Lehman

Fun Fact: He was coached by the current Washington Capitals head coach.

Other Clubs/Sports: Ice Hockey and Tennis