By S.Q DeJoy and J. Murrer

June 30, 2021: The Bronxville athletes were happy to have a spring season this year after they missed all of the 2020 season. It might have started late and been somewhat shortened, but this spring’s athletic calendar was as close to normal as possible. Early in the season, fans were restricted to two per athlete, but as the pandemic restrictions loosened, the games were opened up to fans for the sectional finals.  Unfortunately, the competition stopped at sectionals as there were no regional or state championships.

Three Bronxville teams won their respective Sectional Championships: girls’ lacrosse, boys’ lacrosse and girls’ track and field. The girls’ lacrosse team finished the season defeating every top school in Section 1 and was the first undefeated team in Bronxville girls’ lacrosse history.  Many players on the team received prestigious honors: Caroline Ircha and Megan Krestinski were named U.S. Lacrosse All-American, and Kiki Tormey was named U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-American. Victoria Ruffo and Caroline McGrath received Golden Dozen honors, which recognizes twelve lacrosse players in Section 1 for their academic and athletic accomplishments. Coach Sharon Robinson was honored as Class D Coach of the Year.

The baseball team had one of its best seasons ever finishing with a record of 14-2. Senior Spencer Dessart earned Diamond 9 honors, which recognizes nine players in Section 1 for their athletic and academic accomplishments.

Both of the Bronxville lacrosse teams had a record number of players who were named All Section. Six athletes from the girls’ team and five from the boys’ team received this top honor. 

Some spring teams are hard to follow because they do not compete on school grounds.  Bronxville has teamed up with Tuckahoe to form a blended softball team, and Bronxville’s Maggie O’Hara was named League 3A Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year.  Softball Coach John D’Arco was honored as League 3A Coach of the Year.

The boys’ varsity golf team plays its home matches at Siwanoy Country Club, and brought home the League Championship with a perfect 6-0 record in league play and a 11-5 record overall. Seven golfers were named All-League and J.P. Swenson earned All-Section honors.

“A special ‘thank you’ is in order to Siwanoy for always opening their course to the Bronxville golf teams,” said Coach Chris Lockwood.  “We are spoiled to practice and play on one of the finest tracks and best maintained greens in the area.” 

At the end of each year, two senior athletes are given special recognition for athletic skill, sportsmanship, and leadership. Alex Doukas was recognized with the Virginia Landis Award and Henry Donohue received the Lou Brinsmade Award.

It was an outstanding season for the Broncos, and all award winners are listed below.

Boys' Lacrosse (11-5) Section 1 Champion

Head Coach: Rob Ambrose
Captains: Henry Donohue, Henry Sheehan, Tommy Garofalo

All-Section: Chris Patterson, Connor Randall, Henry Donohue, Henry Sheehan, Tommy Garofalo

All-League: Henry Donohue, Tommy Garofalo, Henry Sheehan, Chris Patterson, Connor Randall, Spencer McCormick, Luke Sheehan, Preston Maze

All-League Honorable Mention: Ben Davis, Jack Hershberg, Chris Kelty

MVP Offense: Tommy Garofalo, Henry Sheehan

MVP Defense: Sean McGrath

MVP Midfielder: Connor Randall

Bronco Award: Henry Donohue

Seniors: Henry Sheehan, Mark Pagano, Ben Davis, Ben Mandanas, Connor Randall, Peter McSherry, Peter Curran, Peyton Beldotti, Henry Donohue, George McCormick. 

Girls' Lacrosse – Undefeated, Section 1 Champion 

Head Coach: Sharon Robinson
Assistant Coach: Jackie Pierce, Stephanie Hopkins
Captains:  Katie Formato, Betsy Marshall, and Alex Doukas

All-American: Megan Krestinski , Caroline Ircha

Academic All-American: Kiki Tormey

Golden Dozen: Caroline McGrath, Victoria Ruffo

All-Section: Victoria Ruffo, Bridget Finley, Caroline Ircha, Molly Krestinski, Megan Krestinski, Kiki Tormey

All-Section, Honorable Mention: Katie Formato, Caroline McGrath, Catherine Berkery, Olivia Shinsato, Amy Villanueva

All-League: Betsy Marshall, Victoria Ruffo, Bridget Finley, Caroline Ircha, Molly Krestinski, Megan Krestinski, Kiki Tormey, Katie Formato, Caroline McGrath, Catherine Berkery, Olivia Shinsato, Amy Villanueva 

All-League Honorable Mention: Alex Doukas, Anna Becker

Brave Heart Award: Alex Doukas

Rookie of the Year: Amy Villanueva

Unsung Hero Award: Bridget Finley

Seniors:  Katie Formato, Alex Doukas Betsy Marshall, Victoria Ruffo, Caroline McGrath, Jane Becker, Meg Outcalt.

Baseball (14-2) League Champion

Head Coach: Anthony Vaglica
Assistant Coaches: Frank Decenzo, Michael Schultz
Captains: Spencer Dessart, Charlie Vail, Peter Coquillette

All-Section: Andy Holub, Spencer Dessart

All-Section, Honorable Mention: Peter Coquillette

All-League: Jeremy Freeman , Connor Kenny , Chris Lockwood , Charlie Vail, Ted Heraty, Peter Coquillette, Andy Holub, Spencer Dessart 

All-League Honorable Mention: Jamie Valdes , Jack Gangemi 

Diamond 9: Spencer Dessart

Dan O'Neil Award: Charlie Vail, Ted Heraty

Offensive Player Award: Andy Holub

Defensive Player Award: Connor Kenny

Team MVP: Spencer Dessart

Seniors: Spencer Dessart, Charlie Vail, Liam Sands, Chris Ahern, William Grant, T.J. Curran

Boys' Track and Field, Westchester County South Champion

Head Coach: Brian Halling
Captains: Eric Fleisig, Johnny Moynihan, Tim Atkeson

All-County (Regional): Johnny Moynihan, John Ryan, Liam Heraty,

All-League: John Ryan, Michael Clark, Liam Heraty, Johnn Moynihan, Max Dicker, 4x400 relay, 4x800 relay

All-League Honorable Mention: Johnny Moynihan, J.W. Henningson, Ellis Goodson, Skylar Lau, Timmy Atkeson, Jed Donohue, Liam Heraty, Sam Mandanas, Tim Atkeson

Seniors: Tim Atkeson, Holden D’Avico, Eric Fleisig, Liam Heraty, Johnny Moynihan, and Billy Rizzo

Girls' Track and Field, Section 1 Champion

Coaches: David Ryan, Keina Samuels
Captains: Milly Koenig and Maeve Sullivan

All-County (Regional): Jules Gravier, Madeline Stupart, Milly Koenig, Donna Napolitano, Hope Hershberg, Juliet Winiecki, 4x400 relay

All-League: Scarlet Kane, Milly Koenig, Donna Napolitano, Hope Hershberg, Madeline Stupart, Ava Black, Avery Widen, Jules Gravier, Marielle Dibbini, Julia Winiecki, Kelly Weild, Frannie Krause, Lilah Keating, Kailee Fino

All-League, Honorable Mention: Julia Winiecki, Kailee Fino, Rory Denning, Maeve Sullivan, Meghan Curran, and Remi Mellinghoff, Grace Hoffman

Seniors: Jules Gravier, Maeve Sullivan, Marielle Dibbini, Annabelle Krause, Avery Widen, Kelly Weild, Olivia O’Keefe

Boys' Golf (11-5) League Champion

Head Coach: Chris Lockwood
Captains: J.P. Swenson, Will Swenson, Earl Gretzinger

All-Section: J.P. Swenson

All-League: J.P. Swenson, Willy Swenson, Jack Borsch, Eddie Hannigan, Charles van Tienhoven, Greydon O'Keefe,  Owen Atkeson.

All-League Honorable Mention:

Rookie of the Year: Charles VanTienhoven

MVP: J.P. Swenson

Seniors: J.P. Swenson, Will Swenson, Earl Gretzinger, Ted Conway, Jack Borsch

Girls' Golf

Coach: Dan Martin

Captain: Molly Stoltz

All-Section: Molly Stoltz

MVP: M. Stoltz

Senior: Ashley Wetty

Tennis

Head Coach: Steve Klurfeld
Captains: Nate Kim, Emanuel Monogenis

All-League: Nate Kim, Emanuel Monogenis, Max Monogenis, and Rhys Brown

All-League Honorable Mention: Spencer Blumenreich

Most Improved: Amir Yaghoobi

MVP:  Nate Kim

Rookie of the Year: Max Monogenis

Seniors: Liam Angelone , Nate Kim, Macklin Pettee,  James Rhee, and Amir Yaghoobi

Mountain Biking

Coach: John Yannaco
Captain: Mykhailo Pustovit

Coach’s Award: Mykhailo Pustovit

Seniors: Mykhailo Pustovit, Alanna Thompson

Go Broncos.