Chieftain September 2016 | Page 4

Sports Preview 2016-17 An Insider’s Perspective from the Chieftain With the loss of key Seniors, the Bowling team will need to find some new members to succeed in 2016-17. By: Colin Watts Chieftain Staff Fall After a 3-2 start, the Football team looks to build off of a down season last year and get back into the State playoffs. Led by new faces, the Wrestling team looks to compete again this winter. The Ski team looks to compete for a State Title this year after many years of being on the brink of contention. With a mix of young and old talent, like Senior Jack McConnell and Sophomore Julian Khemmoro, the Soccer team looks to contend yet again with CC for the Catholic League Championship. Led by Senior Jack Winkler, the Tennis team is off to a hot start and looking to compete for a State title after a disappointing 7th place finish last year. Led by a strong Senior class, the Swim team looks to capture Catholic, State, and National Titles. Spring Back and loaded with talent, Lacrosse looks to win its 14th straight State Title. The Cross Country team races to another win Undefeated after their first five meets, the state’s topranked Cross Country team hopes to contend for both Catholic League and State titles. Winter After coming off a down year with very little experience, the Basketball Warriors are striving for a bounce-back season. After a heartbreaking loss to Hartland in last year’s postseason, the Hockey team will be looking for redemption in the State Playoffs. B R OTHE R R IC E H IG H S C H O O L C H I E F TA I N Looking for its sixth straight Catholic League Title, the Baseball team will try to ride the experience of Seniors Chris Faust and Alex Kuster to lead the team to a strong postseason. A new season brings on a new coach, and the Golf team looks to place higher at States this year, led by Senior Alec Emerson and Junior Quinn O’Leary. After losing a lot talent, the Track and Field Warriors will depend on the distance team, led by Sophomore Alec Miracle and Junior Michael Tremonti, to propel them to a strong season. P AGE 1 lk Members of the Chieftain staff make brash statements about the world of sports “As great an ambassador as he has been for the NBA, Yao Ming does not belong in the Hall of Fame.” -Mr. Shaffer “An injured and old Tiger Woods will win the next five majors and surpass Jack Nicklaus as the G.O.A.T.” -Billy Nienstedt “The Lions will go 11-5 this year, and Matthew Stafford will lead the NFL in passing TDs.” -Colin Watts “Tim Tebow will lead the New York Mets to the 2021 World Series title.” -Ryan Israel “Bart Houston will not lose another game and will win this year’s Heisman Trophy. #pistols” -Nolan Geraghty S E P T E M B E R 2016