With the Spring 2020 athletics season disrupted by COVID-19, we are celebrating the athletes of Cary Academy’s Class of 2020 via ‘virtual Senior Nights’ each week. On Senior Night, each player is introduced by their coaches and then given the opportunity to make remarks.

Carson Baker

From the coaches

Last year was Carson’s first year playing lacrosse. He is a natural athlete who we wanted to find a way to on the field to take advantage of his athleticism. Carson has excellent foot speed and became a multipurpose player for us who would cover the best offensive threats on the opposing teams. This year we moved Carson to a starting defensive position.  Carson has been a welcomed asset to our team.  Thank You Carson, we wish you well as you pursue future endeavors.

In his own words

I want to thank both Coach Olive and Chakey for welcoming me to the lacrosse program. They have incredible visions that I know they will bring the team success. I also want to thank my parents for their genetics and unwavering support through all my athletic commitments. 

I only played lacrosse for a short time but it was a way for me to grow as an athlete and a person. I transitioned from an individual sport to this team game which gave me Brotherhood and memories for life. 

My favorite memories include our bus trips and team bonding activities.  Aside from these, I leave my shooting ability to Matt Logel, dropping the shoulder to Landon and my minutes on the field to Tucker. Score some goals for me. 

Next year I will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in Business.

Parker Courts

From the coaches

Unfortunately, this was Parker’s first and last season in Varsity Lacrosse and we wish we could have had him sooner. Parker is a gifted athlete who spent a several seasons on the Soccer field.  With his background in Soccer, Parker picked up the game of lacrosse quickly and would have been a benefit for our team if we had more time to work with him.  We wish you well Parker.

In his own words

As a soccer player, Lacrosse was meant to be a senior yolo where I tired a different sport for the first time in 10 years.  Even in the little time we had I was able to learn a new skill set and make friends.  Thanks to the coaches and the boys for making the season fun while it lasted, and good luck to next year’s team! 

I will be attending Wake Forest University in the fall and plan on studying business.  

Ben Logel

From the coaches

Throughout his tenure at CA, been quickly earned the respect of his coaches and teammates.  The past two seasons, Ben was our team captain.  He is a natural leader who kept his approach positive and supportive. Ben’s contributions to the Lacrosse program will absolutely be missed; he will be remembered as one of the best lacrosse players in Cary Academy history.  Ben, thank you for all that you have done for CA Lacrosse, we wish you the best next year and in your future.

In his own words

Since I was in 1^st grade, lacrosse has meant everything to me.  I’ve played with a lot of different guys, and for a lot of different teams, but nothing can really compare to the experience I had being able to suit up for my school. Even though I was determined to make my senior season my best one yet, and it was cut short, I wouldn’t change anything about my career as a lacrosse player at CA. Through the ups and downs, it has been nothing short of unforgettable. I’ve made some incredible friends and learned an incredible amount about myself and how to deal with adversity. I owe all of this to my teammates and coaches.

 Coach Olive and Coach Chakey have come into the program and made an immediate impact. I can’t wait to come back and see where the team is in a few years, and I am so grateful for the time and energy you guys gave to our team. 

Perhaps the most important thank you I should give is the thank you to my parents. Since I was little, they’ve supported me every step of the way. Mom has always made sure I have water and food for practice, and Dad was always ready to get reps with me and cheer me on, no matter what. Looking back, I realize I wouldn’t be half the player or person I am without them. 

There are so many good memories from my years on the team, but my favorites will always be the ones I shared with my brother, Matt. We’ve always had to play on different club teams with our age difference and being able to play on the same high school team has been a dream come true for me and him; it’s been so fun. 

As far as leaving things behind, I would just like to leave work ethic to the entire team. Just remember, as the lacrosse team at CA, you always have something to prove to other people. Class of 2022, y’all are going to be the first class to have all 4 years with Chakey/Olive. Lead by example, lead well, and lead strong. I’m going to miss this team, and I’m excited to see them excel in the coming years. 

Next year, I will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill and likely majoring in environmental science. 

David White

From the coaches

Though only with the Lacrosse program for two seasons, the coaching staff enjoyed working with David.  Last season his hard work earned him a starting position on defense; not an easy feat as a first year player.  This year his leadership and dedication made it David an easy choice as one of our team captains.  David, we wish you well – Good Luck next year!

In his own words

First off, I’d like to thank everybody who makes lacrosse season possible. Coach Olive and Coach Chakey have put in so much time and effort in order to help us grow- as lacrosse players, students, and people. They’ve developed a still-growing culture of hard work and I can’t wait to see where the program will be in a few years under their guidance. 

I’d also like to thank Ms. Logel for every team event, snack, or gathering that has been organized. You put in so much time and effort for us and I truly cannot imagine our program without you. 

I want to thank my mom- a lifelong lacrosse fan- and my dad – an easy convert- for coming to my games, giving me encouragement, and so much more during my brief but action-packed career. 

And, finally, I thank the players. You guys gave me the courage to play lacrosse for the first time as a junior and welcomed me with open arms. We have everything from year-round lax bros to newly-padded up freshman, and I could not be any prouder of all you guys. I see how hard you work in and out of season and I hope you’ll keep playing as long as you can. 

Though our record may have been less than stellar, I was never anything short of absolutely proud to call myself a member of the team. We had so many great bus trips and thrilling games and it’s one of the few teams I’ve ever been on in which the group was both a ton of fun to be around and hard workers when it came to game time.

I leave the defense to Coop and for Owen to inherit after. Never let the aggression die. 

Next year I will attend the NC State College of Engineering in the fall (hopefully) where I’ll most likely major in computer science. 

With the Spring 2020 athletics season disrupted by COVID-19, we are celebrating the athletes of Cary Academy’s Class of 2020 via ‘virtual Senior Nights’ each week. On Senior Night, each player is introduced by their coaches and then given the opportunity to make remarks.

From coach Kathryn O’Mara

I have been coaching for a long time – long enough that I am not often surprised by my players. I like to think that I have seen a good deal of what to expect from teenagers. And yet, this year caught me off guard. It would be easy to say that the incredibly unfortunate end to the beginning of this season is the real surprise here; I certainly didn’t foresee a global pandemic. Nope. I hadn’t seen that before. But what really caught me off guard happened well before any social distancing disrupted the 2020 spring. As we have the last few years, the coaches posed the challenge to players at the close of the 2019 season: make an effort to participate in at least three of the following activities – summer league lacrosse, the Pumpkin Shootout tournament, Cary Academy field hockey, Cary Academy basketball, or winter league lacrosse. It’s a challenge that we, as coaches, know is hard for people to meet simply because Cary Academy students are busy – and frankly, distracted. It takes planning to anticipate involvement in seasonal activities like these, particularly when so many other events demand your time. Nevertheless, beginning last August, people showed up to meet the challenge. And not just any people, but the people you most want to show up – your leaders, your seniors. And they kept showing up. 

The Cary Academy girls’ lacrosse Class of 2020 is a group of students unlike any I have ever had the pleasure to coach. They are cohesive and yet clearly individuals. They are intensely focused and yet deeply understanding of their teammates’ needs. They are oriented towards achievement and yet they always manage to remember to celebrate the littlest victories (like completing the very last day of that awful preseason running!). In short, they are incredibly special. And they reminded me day in and day out during our short season that the sum of the whole is greater than its parts. The Class of 2020 – Jaida Jett, Haley McGuire, Dorrit Eisenbeis, Laura Cunningham, and Anna Lane, is irreplaceable. There may not be a line in the record books to affirm what I know to be true – their impact on the Cary Academy lacrosse program is indelible and unforgettable.  Thank you, ladies, for reminding me every day why I love to coach. 

In their own words

Laura Cunningham

Thank you so much to Coach Katy, Coach Summer, and Coach C for bringing lacrosse into my life. Being a part of this team since its inaugural season has been such a special part of my Cary Academy experience. Thank you for pushing me further than I ever thought I could go. I’m so glad that I took a chance by starting lacrosse from square one during my freshman year. This season obviously isn’t reflective of the work this team has put in over the past few months and four years, but in my heart, I know that it was still a great one. 

Some of my favorite memories include our first ever game as a program where everyone cheered at every single completed pass as well as our battles with St. Mary’s every year on their senior night; I know this would’ve been the year that we would’ve finally got them. 

To Ellie, I leave the defense. I know your first season was cut short, but you’re still such a superstar in my eyes. To Lily, I leave Ms. Jones and charger spirit. Take good care of them, they’ll need you in my absence!! To Abby, I leave being a leader on the team. While I know that’s not just my property to give, I’m sure my fellow seniors recognize how much of an inspiration you are to the rest of the team. Everything else in my possession goes to my sweet underclassmen—you guys have still have so much time left with this incredible program, I know you’ll all make it count <3.  Also, don’t let the senior night t-shirt tradition die!. 

In the fall, I’m planning to attend UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Linguistics. Sko heels, sko CA glax, & SKO GERS 4EVER <3 

Dorrit Eisenbeis

To Begin, I want to thank Coach Katy for believing and trusting in me my sophomore year. It was a hard decision for me to move change sports and start playing lacrosse, but it is one of the best decisions I have made. Not only is it such a fun sport but I have made so many friends and learned a lot from tremendous coaches! Although I only played for 2 seasons, I have made a life’s worth of memories! 

My favorite memory has to be when we were playing Virginia Episcopal, and being a new team, we thought we were going to get killed. We ended up playing one of our best games ever and finishing the game with a W!  Another favorite memories involved our last game against Ravenscroft.  Our defense played remarkable as we held them for 15 minutes without a goal; the defeat in their faces was so rewarding! 

I want to leave behind tripping on the field to Abby, pre and post jams to Lily, and the oh-so-lovely middie sprints to Gabrie and Jaya. To the rest of the team, I wish you the best of luck next year and I know you are all going to kill it! Don’t worry, I will be coming to as many games as I can, as I will be attending UNC Chapel Hill in the fall, majoring in Exercise and Sports Science and playing Varsity Field Hockey! Make CA Glax proud and play your heart out for these lost practices, games, and memories! I love you all so much!

Jaida Jett

First and foremost, a big thank you to my wonderful parents.  You inspire me everyday with your strength and love! To Coach Katy, Coach Summer, Coach C, Robyn, and Grace, you have made such a huge impact on me in such a short amount of time. Thank you for showing me the joy of lacrosse! To my other seniors and the rest of glax, thank you for welcoming me to the best team at CA. 

To Abby, I leave the best bus rides and trips to the arboretum. To Ellie, I leave all the perks of being a newbie: enjoy it while you can! To Zoey, pre practice throws with Chad and to Lily, all the shooting spaces possible in pizza. To the entire team, I leave all my love <333 

In the fall, I’ll be attending UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in Business and Global Studies!

Anna Lane

My lacrosse career was very short lived, by the time it started it practically ended; I don’t think the world was quite ready for me to play lacrosse. However, I really enjoyed my 2-3 weeks of being on the team. Everyone was so supportive of my senior yolo and the fact I didn’t even know how to hold my stick. I’m so happy I joined because I still got to know some really amazing girls better. 

Thank you Coach Katy for your help and support and thank you to everyone on the team that helped me during pre-season. I wish I got to wear this uniform for real in a game, but maybe I’ll play lacrosse intramurally in college. I wish I got to spend the rest of the season with the team, but I’m glad I got the time I did. 

Haley McGuire

I would first like to thank Coach Katy, Coach Summer, and Coach C for always believing in me for the past four years of high school. I also want to thank my parents for being so supportive of me changing sports many times before I found one I truly loved. Being a freshman on a brand new varsity team was terrifying, but I always felt welcomed and challenged. I discovered a new sense of community and family, and even though I am devastated that our season was taken away from us this year, I am so incredibly grateful for the past 3 years – and the first 4 weeks of this season ?.

Thank you to my team, I love all of you so much and I always laughed the hardest out on the field with you, even if we were running. I will always laugh when thinking of Dorrit falling or Abby getting smacked in the face by her own free position shot. My favorite memory is from my junior year when we started out practice with a fun and harmless Easter egg hunt with candy!! It was so much fun, until we had to get on the line and do fitness right after. We all learned a lesson about eating right before practice that day. 

I leave my love for this sport to the whole team, you guys will be amazing next year and I can’t wait to come watch you play.

 I will be attending Boston College next year and majoring in communications. Thank you for everything. This sport and team will always be a huge part of me.

With the Spring 2020 athletics season disrupted by COVID-19, we are celebrating the athletes of Cary Academy’s Class of 2020 via ‘virtual Senior Nights’ each week. On Senior Night, each player is introduced by their coaches and then given the opportunity to make remarks.

Adam Cervenka 

Parents: Gordon & Patty Cervenka

From the coaches

Adam has been a member of the varsity baseball team for the past four years and has played a big part in our success over the years. He has held down the hot corner (3^rd Base) like nobody else. This fall, Adam will be attending “The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University” where he plans on majoring in Business

Ladies and Gentlemen  …  #21 Adam Cervenka

In his own words

I would like to start by thanking all of the coaches and everyone who has dedicated their time to this program and making my four years on the baseball team a success. Thank you to my parents for supporting me and getting me to and from practices and games. I have really enjoyed my time playing baseball at Cary Academy and am thankful for all the great friends I have made along the way. Although we had high hopes for this season, I still enjoyed and was happy to be a part of our short but glorious undefeated season. 

As Raiden did before me, I pass my T-Rex Café stuffed dino collection on to Griffin, in hopes the tradition may be revitalized. As well, I leave being the first person, and occasionally the last person, to the locker room every day to Griffin. To Lincoln, Christian, Wyatt, and Griffin, I leave you the responsibility of keeping things fun both on and off the field. To Charlie, I hope you will carry on the adventures of Leprechaun hunting by selecting a new hunting partner. To Michael, I leave you my Cerv Apparel pullover so that it might inspire you to pursue all your dreams. To all the boys, I leave you the responsibility of properly stretching before every practice and game to prevent injury, specifically by participating in Cerv’s Stretch, the stretchiest stretch out there.

Ryan Erickson

Parents: Chris & Amy Erickson

Ryan has been a member of the varsity baseball team for the past four years. He has served as a team captain and has done a great job in bringing along the younger players. With his height and wingspan nothing got by him at first base; he will be missed at that position. This fall Ryan will be attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he plans on majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Business.

Ladies and Gentlemen  …  #4 Ryan Erickson

In his own words

First, I would like to thank my parents for their continued support, driving me early in the morning and late at night while always supporting me playing the game I love. I also thank my siblings for showing up and being loud at the games. I would also like to thank the entire coaching staff for never giving up on me and for pushing me to become the baseball player and man I am today. Lastly, I would like to thank my CA teammates for making my baseball experience so much fun. From America’s Favorite Game, to our undefeated senior season on the Disney field, it has been quite a ride and I thank you all for letting me join the CA baseball family.

 I would like to leave first base to Lincoln, keeping the locker room in check to Griffin and the fountain tradition to Evan. Next year I will be attending UNC Chapel Hill where I plan to major in computer science with a minor in business. 

Harrison Reed

Parents: Dennis & Bonnie Reed

Harrison has been a member of the varsity baseball team for four years. He has served as a team captain the past two seasons and has done a great job in that leadership role. His willingness to play multiple positions shows how versatile and unselfish of a player Harrison is. This fall, Harrison will be attending Southern Methodist University, where he plans on double majoring in Finance and Supply Chain, with a minor in Chinese. 

Ladies and Gentlemen  …  #5 Harrison Reed

In his own words

I would first like to start by thanking all the Coaches: Coach Pope, Coach Brandon, Coach Trent, Coach Wheeler, Coach Pendergast and Coach Woodell for your time and dedication to the baseball program and ensuring that we not only become better baseball players but better men.

I would like to send an extended thank you to Coach Pope.  Coach you have allowed my family the honor of being around Cary Academy Varsity Baseball for the past eight years and we are forever in your debt for what you have taught both me and my older brother Spencer. I look at you as another Grandfather and I cannot imagine where I would be in life without your guidance and love. You brought me into the program my 6^th grade year and allowed me to be the teams bat boy, an experience I will truly never forget. You also trusted in me by making me a captain my Junior year and you pushed me to become a better leader and man.  So once again Coach Pope, thank you for everything!  

I would now like to thank my parents.  Baseball has been the most important part of my life since I was 5 years old and that’s because of you. You drove me to practices and games, threw with me in the yard and were always my biggest fans. Now recently baseball has been a little rough on me with the surgery I had last fall; you guys were my rock and I can’t imagine how I would’ve gotten through the rehab process without your faith in me. I love you guys so much.

Finally, I would like to thank my older brother Spencer. Spencer, you have been my role model since I was born.  You pushed towards excellence and I always wanted to be exactly like you. You taught me most of what I know about baseball and I am forever grateful. When Coach Pope gave me your uniform number my freshmen year, I knew I had big shoes to fill; I wanted to get us that State Championship.  I’m sorry I couldn’t get it done for you, but it was a true honor to wear your number and compete for the Reed Family. 

To my teammates – my brothers – thank you for being there for me when times were rough. I’m sorry that the season had to end the way it did this year but I have all the faith in the world you guys will get the job done next year.  Christian, I love you buddy and I know you’re going to achieve great things in life.  To you I leave the team.  Your work ethic is unmatched and I know that you have what it takes to lead this team.  Lawson, I’ve always thought of you as a little brother.  I leave you Shortstop and the teams future alongside Andon and Ben. 

Next fall I will be attending Southern Methodist University and plan to study Finance and Supply Chain while minoring in Chinese.   

One Last Thank You to Baseball… I love you and I will miss you!

Tim Werner

Parents: Joe & Laura Werner

Tim has been a member of the varsity baseball team for the past three years. He has served as a team captain and has done a great job in that leadership role. His willingness to do whatever it took for the team was a great example for his teammates. This fall Tim will be attending North Carolina State University, where he plans on majoring in Marketing.

Ladies and Gentlemen …  #20 Tim Werner

In his own words

It was pouring, freezing cold, and late in the evening. It was my last home game. I now realize that I misunderstood those miserable conditions – they were fun, not miserable. I would do anything I could to get back out on that field, with my team, and play in any weather.  That’s why I love the game of baseball. It will eat you up, spit you out, and yes, even strike you out with a curveball.  But after all that, you want to get back up and go back out there. 

It’s unfortunate how this season came to an end, but that’s just that. I loved every part of it and am grateful for being able to be a part of such a great team. I want to thank all the coaches, but Coach Pope in particular, for consistently providing me with numerous opportunities to grow on and off the field. I can say with confidence the coaches have helped me learn who I am as a person, teammate and leader and have pushed me to become a better version of myself. 

I love all the boys on this team and won’t forget the memories we’ve made. I leave my yaks to Andon and my diving catches to Christian; don’t be stupid and break your arm though! 

I’ve been blessed to play on such a great field with a great team. “All-in” forever.

With the Spring 2020 athletics season disrupted by COVID-19, we are celebrating the athletes of Cary Academy’s Class of 2020 via ‘virtual Senior Nights’ each week. On Senior Night, each player is introduced by their coaches and then given the opportunity to make remarks.

Amy Han

Parents: Bing Han & Michael Zhou

From the coaches

Amy, we’ve been together a long time.  From the years of playing for the Town of Cary rec league until this final year, it has been my pleasure!  As an All Conference and All State player, you have been a rock star; anchoring third base and as an offensive juggernaut – hitting for both contact and power.  However, that is just a small part of what you have meant to our team.  Your smile, laughter and engaging personality are infectious.  You have done an excellent job keeping the team loose, yet focused.  And, this year in particular, you have stepped seamlessly into a leadership role.  While being compassionate and welcoming to new players, you have kept our high standards intact. 

 I want to personally thank you for everything you have done for CA softball.  The foundation that you and Claire have built upon from other captains continues to make us better.  While this season was cut short, remember the good times; Disney, your teammates and your final hit – a home run over the wall at the Wide World of Sports!

We wish you continued success and nothing but the best next year and in the year’s to come – we love and will miss you – CA Softball!  

In her own words

First, I want to thank my parents for always supporting me. They have come to almost all my games and when they couldn’t make it, they were always eager to hear about every play I made and every hit I had. I love you guys!

Dad, I am forever grateful that you played alongside me for most of my softball career. Thank you for taking me out to the field to work on my skills and coaching me to be a better player. Thank you for all the time that you have spent dealing with my stubbornness. I always knew you were right, I just didn’t want to admit it then?

Mom, every time I see you at my games it makes me immediately happier. Thank you for cheering me on and always being there and taking care of me. It was awesome that you got to come to Disney with the team. I am blessed to have a mom like you. 

Thank you to all my coaches. Coach Jones, you are the best coach I have ever had through all my years of playing softball. Thank you for putting your faith in me and believing in me even when I did not believe in myself. I am honored that I got to have you as a mentor. You have helped me gain my confidence as a player and shaped me into a leader. 

Coach Bright, thank you for always being there for me. I will miss getting to high five you at first base. Thank you for pushing me to always be the best version of myself. Even when I was down on myself for making a mistake or not hitting as well as I wanted to, you never failed to encourage me. Thank you for sacrificing your time to help the team for the past few years. It meant a lot that you decided to stay this year for Claire and me. 

Coach Mark, thank you for getting me through ruts and constantly reminding me to be great. I know that I can always rely on you to help me out or give me pointers. Thank you for working with me on pitching and believing that I could do it. You have made me a better player and I am grateful that I was able to work with you. 

Coach Velto, even though you have only been an official coach for one year, I am glad that you were there. Thank you for always helping the team and making sure no one felt discouraged. 

I started playing softball when I was 8 and I have been playing ever since, moving through the Cary Recreational Leagues and eventually to Captain of the Cary Academy Varsity Softball Team. Softball has allowed me to form unbreakable friendships and bonds with a lot of amazing people. It has taught me how to be a team player, a leader, a friend, and most importantly, a better person. It still feels surreal that I did not get to have a full season with such an amazing team, but I know we would’ve been crushing it this season. 

I will miss the Disney Trips dearly. This year’s trip was arguably the best trip ever. The best memories of the team that I have had throughout the years were mostly all in Disney. I am so thankful that I got to bond with the team this year, and even though we only played 2 games, you guys are the best team ever.

Ryan and Hannah, you are going to make amazing captains next year; I sincerely believe you will be awesome. Ryan, I will miss our moments in the infield together. I will miss the times we shot each other goofy faces or complained about a bogus call by an umpire. Hannah, you are such a hard worker and a dedicated teammate. Seeing you battle it out on the pitcher’s mound every game inspires me to work harder. I am thankful that I got to play with both of you for the past few seasons. 

I leave everyone on the team the joys of softball. I want you all to have the same amount of fun, if not more, that I have had the past few years. I hope you guys will continue to be amazing, kind, and hard-working young women. Remember not to bully Coach Jones too much!

I am going to NC State for Industrial Design this fall. I am grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way and excited for what is yet to come.

Claire Marshall

Parents: Amy & Michael Marshall

From the coaches

Claire, I have truly enjoyed watching you grow as both a player and a person these past six years.  While becoming more comfortable at the plate, you have really come to Own centerfield.  When balls are hit your way, we know it’s a sure out or the right play will be made.  But your biggest stride was on full display this season.  Your confidence and mentorship was exactly what our other young outfielders needed.  I still think about you stopping practices in Disney to explain to the other girls why the play was here or there; that’s leadership!

I was fortunate to have two amazing captains this year.  I consistently overheard the new girls talk about how nice you are and what a good job you did of making them feel a part of the team.  While it’s a difficult job as a leader to befriend your teammates while also holding them accountable, you did it flawlessly.  You earned everyone’s respect and friendship; well done!

With the pieces we had in place this year, I truly expected to have a special season.  While cut short, the time away has given me an opportunity to reflect on how much I appreciate our team and the atmosphere you and Amy have continued to cultivate. Thank You!

As you transition into the next phase of your life, I wish you continued success.  We love and will miss you – CA Softball!

In her own words

First, I would like to thank my coaches for everything they have done for me the past several years. Coach Jones, thank you for sticking with me and Amy for the past six years – your ability to push our team forward while having fun with us has taught me how to approach life. Coach Bright, thank you for continuing to support, encourage, and push us even when our team was struggling. Coach Mark, thank you for believing in me more than anyone else and spending so much time with me perfecting my crow hop. Coach Velto, thank you for dealing with our crazy team and supporting us through it all. T

Thank you to my teammates – you guys are the most fun and amazing group of girls.  I am so lucky to have each and every one of you in my life. My favorite part of the season every year was going to Disney together, but I have to say that this year’s Disney trip was extra special, especially all our Skyliner trips!

I leave the outfield to Stella, Ava, and Mia, joking around constantly to Bella and Cici, and British accents to the Spice Girls. To Hannah and Ryan, I leave this crazy bunch of girls – I know you will be amazing captains next year. 

Lastly, I want to thank my family.  Mom and dad, you didn’t miss a single game and I can’t thank you enough for the endless amount of support. Thomas and Tyler, thank you for supporting me from afar and working with me in the offseason. 

Next year, I will be attending the University of Notre Dame where I plan to double major in biochemistry and economics.