Sports
Four the Boys
Every fall team has high hopes entering the season
By Colin Watts
Chieftain Staff
Off to a hot start, the FOOTBALL
team is 2-0. While the goons took
down the fence, the big story of the
night was Quarterback Greg Piscopink
showing out for the whole
school and, most impor-
tantly, his father who was
involved in a car crash. The
athletic Junior threw for two
touchdowns and guided the
Warriors’ offense to a 28-0
victory. They followed that up
with an impressive 13-7 win
over Penn (IN). But it doesn’t
stop here, with the Catholic
League Central schedule
ahead. When asked how he
expects the team to perform,
Coach K didn’t fl inch, saying,
“Very well. We are compet-
ing to win.” With CC and
St. Mary’s both at home this season,
look for the football Warriors to have a
great season.
After moving down to Divsion 2, the
SOCCER team has high hopes. Led
by Seniors Nick Rassel, Davion Page,
Julian Khemmoro, and Brett Gregory,
The fútbol Warriors are hungry this
year. Starting off the year with a big
1-0 win over Seaholm, the Warriors
have spent the fi rst few weeks prepar-
ing for Catholic League play. When
asked about how the team will ap-
proach the season now in D2, Senior
Brett Gregory said, “The same way
Soccer team before 1-0 win over Seaholm.
we would if we were in Division 1.
You can’t take any team lightly in high
school soccer.” This team is a dark
horse to take home the State Title in
2018.
One of the most unnoticed teams at
Rice annually is the TENNIS team.
With a mix of Senior leadership from
Niko Mamatas, Josh Anschuetz and
Jarreau Campbell, along with up-and-
coming underclassmen Doug Prew
and JJ Etterbeek, this team has loads
of potential once again. After fi nishing
second in the Kalamazoo quad and de-
feating Groves and Seaholm, the ten-
nis Warriors are in full swing.
According to Assistant Coach
Jack Parks ‘12, “The main goal
is to improve week after week
and be ready to hit the ground
running once Division 1 play
begins.” I wouldn’t be sleeping
on these guys and their “Why
Not Us?” mindset.
Lastly, the CROSS COUN-
TRY team is ready to race their
way to another great season.
While many key Seniors
graduated, the Warriors have
a few leaders who can pave
the way. Alec Miracle, who
won the Golden Grizzly Invi-
tational, might be the best distance
runner in the state. Kevan O’Brien and
Jacob Hannawa will look to add new
leadership. Hannawa said he would
lead “through the little things… things
you wouldn’t expect people to pay
attention to.” In a sport where every
step matters, this mindset can take the
team to new heights.
Kenny Golladay will catch 10-plus touchdowns for
the Lions.
-D Shaffer
The Cleveland Browns will make the
playoffs this season after going 0-16
last season.
-Trevor Tosto
B ROTHE R R I C E H I G H S C HO O L C H I E F TA I N
Scott Frost and Nebraska
will win the Big Ten West.
-Colin Watts
Michigan and Michigan State
will be the two best teams in
the Big Ten. -Bobby Kunz
Odell Beckham, Jr. will get injured in Week 2 and be
out for the rest of the season.
-Mike Singleton
P AGE 4
S E P T E M B E R 2018