With only one graduating senior and 10 of 12 players returning, Conestoga Valley golfers are "anticipating an exciting season" after their solid 25-5 showing last year, says fourth-year coach Brandon Hershey.
Players attending media day:
(from left)
Cash Landis, junior
Tommy Figart, junior
Toby Schaub, senior
"I think we should be pretty dominant this year," says Figart. "Manheim Central (which finished above CV a year ago) I think lost a ton of seniors last year that were all starters."
Donegal is looking to improve its 1-9 record from last season in Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League by building the team from the trenches, and they've got one of the best teachers and coaches around for that goal.
After one of the best soccer seasons in school history last year, hopes are high for 2025 at Lancaster Country Day School, assistant coach Greg Henkel says.
The words stand out clearly on Solanco School District’s website, just beneath the image of a snorting Golden Mule who looks like he’s running for tough yardage on fourth and one.
“Always Earned. Never Given,” it says.
Elizabethtown's boys cross country seniors want another year at the top.
Runners attending media day:
(from left in photo)
Jack Myers, senior
Dante Checco, senior
Elizabethtown Boys cross country team is training to repeat their 2024 record of 7-0 as Section 2 Champions and add to their two- year reign. The team has been working on a 10-week program, designed by Coach Ed Barlow, in getting ready for this year’s schedule. A meet with Lampeter-Strasburg High School looms as a key match-up.
The Octorara Braves are looking to improve on a 5-6 record last season.
The Braves are led by quarterback Mason Prokay (left in photo). He says, "The mindset is to be better than last year." Prokay admires Jalen Hurts, the Eagles quarterback and Tim Tebow.
The team has been going to camp at Millersville. Prokay says. "The team has been working out together and building team chemistry."
Other key players include Nathaniel Dow, running back and linebacker, and linemen Shaun Myrick Jr. (right), and Josh Ross.
McCaskey's returning field hockey players still exude excitement when they describe reaching the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoffs last year even though eventual state-champion Warwick eliminated them in the first round.
Players attending media day:
(from left)
Maggie Olenik, senior, midfielder
Lydia Frey, junior, midfielder
Makayla Ressel, senior, forward
Warwick's girls volleyball team had the satisfaction a year ago of winning a first-round game in the league playoffs, but the Warriors barely missing out on the District 3 playoffs is adding to motivation for this year.
Players attending media day:
(from left)
Karissa Abers, senior, middle hitter
Katie Burr, senior, setter
Kira Abers, senior, outside hitter
"I think we're always motivated," says Burr. "Us in particular. We want it. We want it more than any year."
Elizabethtown's girls cross country team aims to improve on last year's one-loss record.
Runners attending media day:
(from left in photo)
Rowan Hess, senior
Gabbie Grifone, sophomore
Elizabethtown came close to a title last year with a 6-1 record in Section 2 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. The plans are to reach the top spot this year. Coach Ed Barlow looks to key meets with Lampeter-Strasburg and Warwick.
The new season means a new team at Conestoga Valley, but many of the skill players will be familiar as the team again expects to battle with an out-of-county opponent.
Players attending media day:
(from left)
Teagan Ruble, senior, running back, linebacker
Sawyer Esbenshade, senior, quarterback
Konner Fisher, receiver, safety
Josiah Garcia, senior, receiver, safety
The Buckskins were 11-0, having beaten Exeter in the league season when the Eagles toppled them to end their season.