Cross Country Record Set
The Cross Country Team ’ s results at the championship race were impressive : six boys received medals for finishing in the Top 50 ( Andrew K ., Henry H ., Nicholas B ., John D ., Reese H ., and Luke T .) A special nod to Andrew K . who won the race and in doing so ran a new school record with a time of 8:52 for the 1.6 mile course . Congratulations to the boys and their coaches Craig Learn , Ryan Soltan , and Dana Smolen .
AROUND CAMPUS
The Cup Remains Up - ‘ Red ’ 3x Consecutive Champs !
On a gorgeous autumn afternoon at Randall ’ s Island , Saint David ’ s Seventh and Eighth Grade Red Soccer Team faced St . Bernard ’ s in the annual Osgood Cup match . Having entered the game with an undefeated 8-0 record , and a guaranteed share of the Manhattan Private Middle School League ( MPMSL ) Title , the last remaining puzzle piece in completing a remarkable season was a victory against the rival from up the street . “ With a little bit of magic , a little bit of grit , and all the heart that you put forth , anything is possible ,” Coach Bernie Evangelista shared with the squad . “ Together , everyone achieves more .” Behind three goals from the offense , the Red Team added an exclamation of perfection , ensuring ‘ the Cup remains up ’; thereby clinching a third consecutive league title . ( MPMSL Record : 6-0 , Overall Record : 9-0 , Undefeated Season , MPMSL Champions ). Red Team Members : Charles C ., Owen C ., Francis C ., Mack D ., Archer D ., Jack D ., Lucas E ., Mateo G ., Alex G ., Sanders G ., Timothy H ., Garrett R ., Brady R ., Loukas S ., Weston W ., Luca W ., Olivier X .
We ’ re so proud of our student-athletes on yet another successful season . With victories over Greenwich Country Day , Allen Stevenson , Horace Mann , Collegiate , Dalton , Trinity , Buckley , and St . Bernard ’ s , the Red Team allowed only two goals against for the entire season ! An incredible athletic achievement . Congratulations to the team and coaches Bernie Evangelista and Anthony Russo on a job well done !
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