By Carter Weems 
October was a wild ride for all of our sports teams. The regular seasons were ending, and a majority of the teams made Counties or Districts. York Suburban also had numerous athletes recognized with a county award.
Field Hockey (6-11-1)
Field Hockey was not as successful as they have been in previous years. However, the girls were still able to place 3rd in Division 2, earning them a spot in the county playoffs. Grace Bramble had a standout season and broke the career saves record, ending her high school career at 656 total saves. They played Dallastown in the county quarterfinals, but were shut out 3-0.
Boys Soccer (9-7-3)
Compared to last year, the Boys’ Soccer team did significantly better, led by seniors Brayden Egger and Jackson Miller, among others. The team was able to make the county playoffs; however they lost to Northeastern 3-0. Although not as good as the County Championship season 2 years ago, the guys were looking for success in the District playoffs. Their opponent in the first round was 16-2 Shippensburg, who was able to hold off the Trojans in a 4-2 match.
Girls Soccer (13-6-1)
Earning YAIAA Division 2 Champion status was a big achievement for the Girls’ Soccer team, who haven’t had much success in the past couple of seasons. The girls were more successful in county playoffs than our other teams, and they had a 1-0 win over York Catholic in the quarterfinals, sending them to the semifinals, where the girls lost to South Western 4-0. In district play, the girls lost to Palmyra in the opening round.
Girls Volleyball (12-4)
It was another dominating year for the Girls’ Volleyball team in county play, as they were 12-0 against Division 2 opponents, earning them the division title and solidifying a spot in the county playoffs. However, in the County quarterfinals, Central York was able to defeat the Trojans in 5 sets. The girls found more success in the first round of Districts as they beat Bishop McDevitt in 3 sets. However, Big Spring was able to win in 3 sets in the next round, ending the Trojan’s season.
Golf (30-0)
Our golf team was County Champions for the second year in a row. In the county championship, Vivienne Powers came in first place at +5, and Andrew Ekstrom came in third place at -3. In the District Championship at Honey Run Golf Course, Andrew Ekstrom shot par for a first place finish, and Vivienne Powers placed 8th, shooting +15. With their results, both players advanced to the state round, where Vivienne Powers tied for third place overall and Andrew Ekstrom tied for 31st place.
Girls Tennis (8-7)
The Girls’ Tennis team ended their season with a winning record, but they weren’t done yet. Doubles pair Bryn Johnston and Julia Brozoskie made it to the first round of counties, but lost to Dallastown. In singles, Sophia Bottali, Bryn Johnston, and Julia Brozoskie all made the county playoffs but also lost in the first round.
Boys Cross Country (14-3)
The boys’ cross country team had a typical winning season, and were able to capture the Division 2 title. In the county meet, the team placed 3rd overall, and Neil Osteric (2nd), Carter Gingerich (19th), and Nathan Tedesco (24th) all placed top 30. In districts, Neil Oestereich placed 10th, qualifying him for the state meet this Friday.
Girls Cross Country (16-1)
The Girls’ XC team also won the Division 2 championship with a 5-0 division record. In the county meet hosted at John Rudy Park, the team placed 3rd overall and Sarah Deal (19th), Abby Passerellio (22nd), Ashlyn Kline (28th), and Cambria Rice (30th) all placed in the top 30. At the district meet, our girls didn’t place or qualify for the state championship. This can be accredited to the increasing of our classification from AA to AAA in the past year.
Football (1-9)
It was an exciting end to a disappointing season for our football team, as they got their first win of the season in the last game against Northeastern in a 1-point victory in what was dubbed the “Toilet Bowl” as both teams came into the game without a win. With the loss of key players from last season, the team was young and looking to rebuild, and the season wasn’t expected to be great. If you want to learn more about the specific games, visit this link to read detailed articles.
Awards
Girls Soccer:
- Player of the Year – Stephanie Herrera
- Coach of the Year – Tom Shugars
- First Team All-County – Addie Denenberg
- First Team All-County – Amelia California
- Second Team All-County – Sophia Sousa
- Second Team All-County – Mae Oestereich
Boys Soccer:
- First Team All-County – Jackson Miller
- Second Team All-County – Jonathan Stermer
- Second Team All-County – Brayden Egger
- Second Team All-County – Gehret Gentzyel
More awards will be announced within the next few weeks. Check back for updates.
Michela Soares