GIRLS SOCCER
Team boasts depth
Graduated players: Kolie Murphy, Chloe Blankenship, Nevaeh Ward
Returning players: Seniors Mackinzie Wood, Emily Link, Molly Williams, Claire Kessler, Alizabeth Brown, Layla Gomez; juniors ZuZu Trautwein, Camryn Priebe, Katerina Jennings, Madison Bensen, Vivyan Haltom; sophomores Emily Simpson, Elena Barrera Morey, Skylar Strickland, Emma Benge
New players: Seniors Layla Testerman and Lennon Wood; freshmen Kaylee Albarran, Calista Hale, Izzy Roberts, Isabelle Roberts, Allison Largent, Alexa Whitlow
Keys to success: We have nine seniors this year, so we will have a lot of experience on the field. We also have six freshmen who will be a great addition to our team. We have a large team. I’m sure we will become more of a unit through the season. Trusting and believing in each other will make us a successful team. We are excited to play some games and see how they unfold on the pitch.
Coach: Angie Williams
BOYS SOCCER
Ready to set the tone
Graduated players: Jameson Biddle
New players: Senior Lino Agular; junior Karter Patton; freshmen Paraolo Michaud, Ryder Newkirk
Keys to success: Our returning players bring valuable experience, skill and leadership to the team and will be expected to play an important role in setting the tone for the season.
We have several new players who will be important contributors. Karter Patton had returned to Southmont and will bring experience. Our two freshman have the ability to make an immediate impact.
Coach Addison Charles
FOOTBALL
Working to maintain success
Key losses: Heath Tolliver (QB/DB), Avery Stadler (RB/LB), Cale Chadd (RB/DB), Gunnar Shirk (RB/DL), CJ Newgent (RB/LB), Collin Hall (WR/DB), John Smaltz (OL/DL), Tyler Walls (OL/DL), Kohen Bradley (OL/DL), Ian Snook (WR/DB)
Top returning players: Seniors Bronson Clark, Solomon Mason, Diego Castillo, Dalton McCallister, Cam Laney; juniors Kooper Charles, Caden Miller and Bryor Johnson
New players: Senior Jaxon Wireman (WR/DB); junior Devyn Cullison (WR/DB).
Keys to success: Southmont has 16 freshmen on its roster this season. Development is going to be key to our success this season. We are definitely going to be younger this year than last year. We will play several sophomores, so the development of this group will be key.
Coach Desson Hannum
CROSS COUNTRY
Ready to hit the course
Key losses: Darby Cottrell, Jaysa Crum, Samuel Crum, Ethan Keck, Kale Vaught
Top returners: Seniors Madelyn Roberts, Amarah Shannon, ZuZu Trautwein, Trent Reeves; juniors Paxton Burris, Jackson Fruits, Judah Hoenshell, Liam Trautwein; sophomores Hayleigh Boots, Amelia Woods, Colton Kendricks, Grant Reeves
Newcomers: Freshman Joy Colombo, Jocelyn Copeland, Bolton Hagenow, Gunnar Williams
Keys to success: We will continue to work together with confidence, have fun and remain consistent. I am excited about our talent and ready for our athletes to begin their season on the course.
Coach Amy Reeves
VOLLEYBALL
Successful season on the horizon
Key losses: Kendall Priebe, Haylee Hall,
Kenzie Douglas
Top returners: Seniors Layla Shaw, Kenzie Clate, Kaydance Lewin; juniors Ella Barry, Kaylee Turner; sophomore Marley Rhoads
Newcomer: Senior transfer Claire Peacock
Other players: Junior Ruby Zimmerman; sophomores Mylee Malone, Brynlee Pruett
Keys to success: Our keys to success this season will be working hard, believing in ourselves, and trusting one another. We want to play aggressive, confident volleyball and compete for every point. Strong communication will also be important to our success. We want to be a team that supports one another, handles challenges together, and continues to compete with confidence from the first point to the last.
We are very excited about this group and the energy they are bringing to the program. We are looking forward to a great season with a lot of wins.
Coach : Erin Barry
Note: The Journal Review did not receive a response from the Southmont boys tennis coaching staff for inclusion in the special section.
