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🏆 Celebrating the Champions of Mount Olive High School: Reflections on the Winter Season 🏅
As the winter season
draws to a close, it's time to pause and applaud the incredible achievements of our Mount Olive High School athletes. Each one of you has exemplified what it means to be a Marauder—dedication, resilience, and unwavering spirit.
Throughout the season, you've faced challenges head-on, celebrated victories, and learned valuable lessons that extend far beyond the field, court, or track. Remember, it's not just about the wins and losses; it's about the growth, the camaraderie, and the memories created along the way.
Cherish these moments, for they are the fabric of your high school experience, shaping not only your athletic prowess but your character as well. Know that the bonds you've formed, the challenges you've overcome, and the victories you've celebrated have sculpted you into the champions you are today.
As you reflect on the winter season, carry forward the Marauder spirit within you.
Congratulations, Mount Olive High School athletes, on a remarkable winter season! Your commitment, passion, and sportsmanship make us all proud. Here's to the champions of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. #MarauderForLife! ✨
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"One Coach Will Impact More Young People in One Year Than the Average Person Does in a Lifetime" - Dr. Billy Graham
GWrestling:
The girls wrestling team improved and grew significantly throughout its inaugural season. As a team, we competed in many dual meets, jamborees, and tournaments. The girls competed against some of the top-ranked teams in the state in both dual meets and jamboree-formatted matches, compiling a record of 3-7-1. Tyra Tagoe took home a 3rd-place finish in the NJAC championships. We also had four wrestlers win their first matches at the NJSIAA North 1 Regional Tournament. Multiple girls ended the individual season with winning records and developed a desire to continue to wrestle and improve in the off-season. At the end of the season, the girls were already excited to get back to the grind and start preparing for next year.
Ice Hockey:
The ice hockey team had a season filled with learning experiences and overcoming adversity. We experienced many ups and downs throughout the season, but we persevered through some tough times. We had some standout performances from freshman Dominic Landolfi, Daniel McGarry, and Talon Muscolino. We entered the state tournament with an “at large” bid and were able to win a first-round matchup against a familiar foe, High Point.
The JV team had an outstanding season, culminating in their league championship with a 9-1 win over Madison.
As we look to next season, we look forward to building off the positives from this season and learning from the struggles.
Boy’s Indoor Track and Field:
The Boy's Indoor Track and Field team has had great success this winter. We boasted a strong underclassman roster and a few talented upperclassmen still competing in the state tournament. At the Freshman / Sophomore relays, both freshman and sophomore teams placed first and broke meet records in the freshman 4x200m and 4x400m relays. At the Freshman / Sophomore Championships, the Boy's sophomore squad placed first overall as a team, while the freshman squad, consisting of only 5 athletes, placed second overall to Delbarton. Freshman Anthony Murray has also qualified for nationals in the freshman 400m. Junior Divyesh Narravula broke the school record in the 600m for the upperclassmen. Senior Michael Delgallego-Fico has broken the school records in the 300m and 400m dash, while senior Christian Arturi is in reach of the Pole Vault school record with his PR of 12 feet 6 inches. Both senior athletes compete at the Meet of Champions to decide who the best in the state of NJ will be on March 2nd in Staten Island’s Ocean Breeze facility. Additionally, Michael Delgallego-Fico has qualified for Nationals in the 60m and 200m dashes.
Girl’s Indoor Track and Field:
The Girl's Indoor Track and Field team has had a historic season, with several county, school, and meet records being shattered. As a team, the girls became back-to-back North 1 Group 3 state sectional champions. Senior Captain Natasha Redmond has been sweeping the record books, grabbing school records in the 55m, 200m, 300m, and 400m, all previously held by Olympian Keturah Orji. Natasha has also broken the county record in the 200m. Senior Captain Morgan Ryerson has broken the school and county records in the 55m hurdles, currently ranked 2nd in NJ and 13th nationally. She also placed 1st at sectionals in the high jump with a mark of 5 feet. Redmond and Ryerson have both qualified for nationals in their respective events. Freshman Faith Dressel has also qualified for nationals in the freshman 400m. The girl's 4x400m relay (including Ava Welsch and Kamalah Williams) and Morgan Summer in the triple jump will compete with Ryerson and Redmond at the Meet of Champions on March 2nd.
Unified Basketball:
Mount Olive Unified basketball had a great winning season. With a record of 10 wins, three ties and one loss, the team has much to be proud of. The season opened with practices that focused on developing skills and teamwork. Through the sport, friendships developed. The team embraced its mission of playing unified. Unified basketball created valuable opportunities for students with and without disabilities to train and compete on the same team. Throughout the season, the coaches promoted teamwork, sportsmanship, school spirit, friendship, respect, and empathy in an inclusive environment. This season provided opportunities on and off the court for everyone to be part of something great. We continue to grow as a program and look forward to culminating the season through tournaments, competing in the Unified Cup and NJSIAA Unified States.
Unified Bowling:
Mount Olive offered Unified bowling in addition to Special Olympics bowling this season. Some athletes started training in September to compete in the Special Olympics. In Special Olympics sectionals, many athletes medaled and will move on to the regional and state-level competitions. The bowling season continued, and unified peers joined the bowling team in December. Unified bowling allows everyone to compete in an inclusive team sports program. Unified bowling provided a valuable opportunity for anyone to be part of a team sport. This opportunity made being part of a team something that is now accessible to everyone, students with and without disabilities. Team sports build character, friendships, self-esteem, school spirit, and a sense of belonging. In December, Unified bowling teams began practices, where bowlers became teammates and worked together, training for competitions. The bowling teams competed in 4 competitions this season and earned a record of 2-2. This first season was a success and it is just the beginning for the Unified bowling program.
BBasketball:
The boys' basketball team finished 15-12. Tying the highest win total since the 2015 season and for the second time in three seasons, the team has hit 15 wins. An overtime thriller over Roxbury highlighted the season to secure a state playoff spot. Some of our highlights include Jack Mullery earning 1st team all-conference, Anif Agodomou 2nd team, and Mysonne Nieves earning honorable mention. With five seniors this season, an eager group of underclassmen with varsity experience are looking to take the program to the next level.
GBasketball:
Mount Olive Girls Basketball ended its season as 4-17. Our players continued to put in consistent effort throughout this trying season and played for each other. Two examples of this would be our wins against Kinnelon and Parsippany. These games were won in the final seconds, showing grit and the ability to stay focused in a close game situation. Also, we accomplished great things for the local community this year. First, we raised over 40 Toys for Toys in our Toy Drive and $540 for the Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center at Morristown Memorial through our Free-Throw-A-Thon Fundraiser. Jordan Notaro was named Second Team All-NJAC National and All-County Honorable Mention. Madilyn Hazen was named Honorable Mention All-NJAC National.
Bowling:
The Mount Olive Bowling team closed its second season with a 5-16 record. Led by captains Landon Taylor and Amblin Cabsaba, the Marauder showed tremendous growth, competing in a very strong NJAC West Division. Senior Jayden Rush broke the school high game and series record by bowling 264 games and a 711 series. Sophomores Drew DeMaria Karinge Njuguna, and Teagan Mendel, along with junior Sarah Akhnoukh rounded out the starting lineup, each achieving personal best scores throughout the season. Marauders Jayden Rush was honored with a third-team all-Morris County Selection, Sara Akhnoukh was selected as a First team female all-county. Landon Taylor and Drew DeMaria were selected for honorable Mention.
BSwimming:
The Mount Olive Boys Swim Team ended the season with a 2-6 record. Our captains, Maxwell Hack, Dylan Malave, and Owen Mordue, led the team. The boy's team faced some challenges this season, but they persevered despite the difficulties and secured two wins. Perseverance and resilience are valuable qualities in any team, and those victories were rewarding for the swimmers and their supporters. Celebrating the small victories and working hard to improve in the future is important. Top scorers: Josh Arturi, Santhosh Yanumula, Matthew Eannone, Maxwell Hack, Dylan Malave, and Owen Mordue contributed significantly to our team's success, which is a testament to the individual's skill, dedication, and hard work.
GSwimming:
The Mount Olive Girls Swim Team ended the season with a 5-6 record. Our captains, Kellie Carpentier, Katelyn Melendez, and Hailey Tiu, led the team. The girl's team had more depth this season, resulting in more wins and qualifying for states. We won the first round against Middletown South, but unfortunately, we lost to Scotch Plains in the second round- 74-96. At the Morris County Championships, our 400-meter free relay, which included Danielle Cabsaba, Kellie Carpentier, Laure Thomas, and Hailey Tiu, placed 5th and broke the school record. Danielle Cabsaba also finished 3rd in the 100-meter backstroke and 50-meter free at Morris County Championships. Danielle broke the school records in the 100-yard backstroke at the Scotch Plains Meet and the 100-meter backstroke at the Morris County Championships. Rookie Katelyn Mans has made her mark on the team! Her contribution uplifts the team and speaks to her potential for future growth and success within the sport.
Both teams participated in team-building activities throughout the season, including pasta parties and fundraising. By engaging in these team-building efforts, both teams cultivated a sense of community and solidarity that positively impacted their performance and overall experience throughout the season.
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Spring Sport Coaches
Baseball - Pete.zoccolillo@motsd.org
Boys Tennis - Daniel.grzywacz@motsd.org
Golf - Farsheed.taschayyodi@motsd.org
Lacrosse (Boys) - Christopher.blough@motsd.com
Lacrosse (Girls) - Shannon.sweeney@motsd.org
Softball - William.romano@motsd.org
Spring Track (Boys) - Sirajj.ziyad@motsd.org
Spring Track (Girls) - Kevin.persson@motsd.com
Unified Sports - Nancy.gilbert@motsd.org
Flag Football - Brian.oconnor@motsd.org
JV Volleyball (Boys) - Thomas.reszka@motsd.org
Marauder Student-Athlete Commitment
- Sit in Front of the Class
- Listen to Your Teacher
- Take Care of Your Body
- Understand the Value of Proper Nutrition
- Watch Film, Study Your Game, and Always be Willing to Learn
- Take Hard Coaching and LEARN From All Of It.
- Embrace the OPPORTUNITY to Practice
- Be a Great Teammate