Winter Sports Wrap Up 2012

Compiled by Silver Scroll Staff

Winter Track- Boys and Girls 

      The Sterling track team enjoyed a successful season coached by Mr. McIlvaine and assisted by Mr. Jim Blumenstein.. There are several outstanding players who deserve commendation for their hard work this season: Jimmy Daniels who earned 5^th place in the NJ State Championships, Justin Gervasi who earned 6^th place in the South Jersey Championships, Amiyah Smith with a 6^th place finish in the South Jersey Championships, and Kalib Crump who earned 6^th in South Jersey Championships. The track team doesn’t maintain traditional captains, but there are definitely team leaders.  Because of the various events, leaders emerge in each area.  Jimmy Daniels and Justin Gervasi lead the distance crew.  Ateera Wyatt and Ebony Felder lead the sprinters and Amiyah Smith, Brianna Kearse, and Chanel Jenkins lead the throwers.  They all show their teammates what hard work can get you.

      Each year their goal is the same: to have each individual get closer to his or her potential than they were at the start of the season.  Mr. McIlvaine definitely feels the team not only accomplished that goal, but also surpassed it along with many individual goals as well.  

Jimmy Daniels competes

 

      A typical practice consists of a 15-20 minute warm-up that includes dynamic exercises.  This is followed by the team breaking up into groups of distance, sprints and throws.  The throwers will work on various drills in each event.  The distance and sprinters will usually do a workout on the track.  Some days also include lighter running and event specific training.  In track, commitment is the best way of improving.  The more athletes who train or run in the offseason, the better the team will perform in subsequent seasons.

Swimming- Boys and Girls   

       The Sterling swimming team accomplished an amazing feat: an undefeated season full of accolades for its athletes!  Led by team captains Meghan Kelly, Ashley Sims, Christian Shinkowitz, and Frank Miklosey, the team set a new school record for the first undefeated season. The team faced some challenges due to the lack of a home pool, so daily practice began with a bus ride to Camden County Techinical School.  Practice usually consisted of a warm-up, tailored for each group of swimmers: sprinters, strokers, and distance swimmers.  Coaches, captains, and players work together to motivate each other continuously.

       In addition to a 10-0 season, there are four swimmers who have also qualified for the NJSIAA state championship, with junior Andrew Mottola earning a third place finish in States.  There are a number of record holders on the girls' side: 200 Medley Relay that consisted of Brittany Sims, Gabby Reyes, Ashley Sims, and Meghan Kelly, Brittany Sims for the 100 Backstroke, and Ashley Sims for the 50 Freestyle.  On the boys' side, records include a 200 Medley relay consisting of Tommy Sheehan, Joe Gant, Christian Shinkowitz, and Andrew Mottola, 200 and 400 yard Freestyle relays which consisted of Tommy Sheehan, Frank Miklosey, Christian Shinkowitz, and Andrew Mottola.  Individual records for the boys include Andrew Mottola-200 IM, 50 free, 100 free, and 500 free.  Furthermore, Christian Shinkowitz holds a record in the 100 Butterfly, Tommy Sheehan in the 100 Backstroke.  The team was als the Atlantic Division Champions in the South Jersey Swim League.  Andrew Mottola was the South Jersey champion in the 50 and 100 freestyles.

      There were a number of kids who made the All-Conference team: 1^st team-Frank Miklosey-200 Freestyle, Andrew Mottola-50 and 100 yard Freestyle, Tommy Sheehan, Frank Miklosey, Christian Shinkowitz, and Andrew Mottola. 200 and 400 yard Freestyle Relays. Students who were acknowledged for the 2^nd Team are Tommy Sheehan for the 200 Freestyle and Christian Shinkowitz for the 50 and 100 yard Freestyles. 

      The Sterling swimming team looks forward to continuing to persevere in its 2013 season.  In the off-season, many members compete in additional sports, but those who do not are encouraged to use Sterling's new fitness and wellness center to maintain physical fitness and lift weights. 

Girls Basketball

The 2012 Girls Basketball Team

       The Sterling girls basketball team ended their season with an impressive 20-6 record, and was coached by Mrs. MacDonald and assisted by Mr. MacPherson and Mr. Jones.   The team captains this year were seniors Erica Hoffman, Gwen Smith, Dylann Dreschler, and juniors Tyra Satchell and Anyssa Sanchez.  Even though the team graduated four seniors last year, the team captains stepped up to lead the team and promote positive leadership.  The girls basketball team is lucky enough to benefit from both a freshman and JV program, where players have an opportunity to develop their skills and learn the system.  

      At the beginning of the season, the team set several goals for itself.  One was to win the Conference title, and another was to win  20 games.  Both of these goals, in addition to make a deep run in the playoffs, were accomplished by our Lady Knights. 

Cheerleading

        The cheerleading team was coached by Mrs. Kelsey and assisted by Ms. Cammarata and Ms. Rebecca.  The cheerleading team cheered on the basketball teams throughout their season in addition to competing in various competitions.  The team took 1st place at a competition held at Jackson High School, 1st place at the Audubon Cheer Competition, and 3rd place and the Quaker Classic at the University of Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to all of our Winter Sports on a great season!

Final Record                              Win                    Loss

Boys Basketball                           12                       15

Girls Basketball                            20                        6

Swimming                                    10                         0

Wrestling                                       5                         16