Myers Park and its student fan base have truly been represented through fall sports this season. Many teams have traveled near and far to compete for regionals and states, including golf, tennis, field hockey, cross country, volleyball, and soccer.
After an undefeated regular season and Conference and Regional champions, the Women’s tennis team traveled to Burlington, NC, to compete against Green Hope for States. After a tough fight, Myers Park lost 4-5, coming in as State runner-up. Finley Holzman was the recipient of the NCHSAA Sportsmanship Award. The team ended their season with an incredible record of 19-1.
Similarly, a crowd cheered on the Women’s field hockey team who played at Ardrey Kell against Cardinal Gibbons, winning the State championship for the third year in a row, 6-0. The Myers Park Field Hockey team is proud to have two commits, Caroline Golden and Penny Valbuena. Caroline Golden has committed to play at UNC, and Penny Valbuena is off to Quinnipiac University. Additionally, players have been awarded to the All-Conference team, the first team consisting of Kate Perrin, Caroline Golden, Penny Valbuena, and Kemp Walters. The second team includes Ava Ewert, Avery Gurley, and Anna Mohanty. Also, a shout-out to Kelsey Melando, the conference coach of the year.
The varsity football team had its run and finished with a 3-7 record during the regular season. The community celebrated their seniors in a “Highlight the Seniors” Night on October 28th against Olympic. We are proud of the following players for being named to the 2022 SOMECK 4A All-Conference team, Davis Becker, Thomas Wilson, Marc Moss, Donyae Coleman, Solomon Young, Parks Cromwell, Hank Thompson, and Jahari McDonald. Win Byerley, a Harvard commit, was named the 2022 SOMECK 4A Conference Special Teams Player of the Year. The JV football team dominated most of their competition, finishing the regular season with a record of 5-3. Well done, Mustangs!
The women’s volleyball teams were coached by a new face, Kori Hill, the Varsity head coach named conference coach of the year, and Glenda Rice as the assistant. The latest addition to the JV team was Coach Rollins Carter. The Varsity team went 13-10 for their season, sadly ending after losing the first round of the State Championship against South Iredell, 0-3. Both seniors, Catherine Tiddy and Anna Leahy, were named to the 2022 SOMECK 4A All-Conference team. The good news continues, as there are two commits! Anna Leahy is furthering her career at The Air Force Academy, and Milicia Gavric is off to Gaston College. As for JV, they finished their season with a solid record of 16-3.
The soccer team’s season ended in a tough fight against Weddington, losing 0-1 in the 4th Round of Playoffs. Overall, the team had an impressive season, cheered on by many, with a record of 18-4. Similarly, the JV team finished with a strong record of 10-0-4.
Cross country had a successful “run” this season! Myers Park was represented throughout the season in different meets and invitationals. The Myers Park boys finished 4th in the region, and the girls were regional champions, their first regional championship since 2018! The juniors of MP ruled the podium, as Mary Bonner Dalton won 1st place, and Anne Mason Moore won 7th. Both the boys and girls competed in Kernersville for the State Championship, where Mary Bonner won second place and represented Myers Park well!
Lastly, the golf team made its way to States as well! After a winning conference, they moved to regionals, where they placed second! Elizabeth Rudisill won All-Tournament First Team at the Pinecrest Invitational. After an undefeated season, the team was state-runner-up, a great way to finish. Elizabeth Rudisill was State Champion individually and set a new state record, and Ellen Pritchard was the recipient of the NCHSAA Sportsmanship Award. Way to go, Mustangs! Get ready to cheer on our athletes and classmates during the winter season!