Athletes of the Week Ending September 26

Yaphet Meshesha '28 - Cross Country - Yaphet is truly a ray of sunshine on our Cross Country team! He brings an incredible work ethic and positive attitude to every practice, always giving his best with a smile. Beyond his dedication as an athlete, Yaphet’s kindness, respect, and genuine care for others make him a standout teammate. We are so grateful he joined the XC team this season and makes our team better every day!

Sarah Konow '28 - Field Hockey - Sarah stepped into a new defensive position this season for the varsity squad and has embraced the challenge with confidence and determination. She is fearless on the field, never shying away from a tough matchup or difficult play. Beyond her contributions on defense, Sarah brings constant positive energy, encouragement, and support to her teammates. Her willingness to learn, compete, and do whatever is needed for the team makes her a valuable part of our program. Way to go, Sarah!

Parker Grieve '31 - Golf - Parker, an 8th grader competing on the US Varsity Golf team, has made an impressive impact this season. He became the first player on the team to break 40, shooting an outstanding 39 at the EA Invitational at Merion West. Beyond his strong performance on the course, Parker has shown a level of poise, maturity, and confidence well beyond his years. His composure and dedication continue to stand out, and he has already shown tremendous potential for the future. Great work, Parker! 

Penelope Rice '27 - Soccer - Penny has started every game for SCH Girls Varsity and has been a key contributor on both sides of the ball. Defensively, she has helped anchor a backline that has yet to concede a goal while consistently shutting down top attackers. She also contributes offensively, getting forward from her defensive position to create chances to score. Her competitiveness, effort, and team-first mentality make her one of our most dependable players.

Taelyn Gray '30 - Tennis - As a freshman playing varsity #1 singles in the Inter-Ac, Tae faces some of the league’s toughest competition. With the team match tied 3-3, Tae battled back after losing the first set to win the second and secure the third-set tiebreaker, clinching SCH’s first win of the season over Shipley! Amazing job, Tae!

Grace Wolpert '27 - Cross Country - Grace is an incredibly responsible and reliable team manager who always goes above and beyond to support our athletes and coaches. Last week, in a hectic, rainy finish, she hand-wrote the names, schools, and times of all 93 finishers to ensure accurate race results. Her attention to detail, dedication, and willingness to help make her invaluable to our program! Thank you for all you do, Grace!

Connor Pearson '32 - Soccer - Connor had an outstanding performance against Bryn Athyn last Thursday, scoring all three goals to lead the MSB Varsity team to victory. He was a constant threat in the attacking third, capitalizing on his opportunities and making a major impact throughout the game. Great job, Connor! Keep up the hard work!

Lela Rascoe '31 - Volleyball - Lela showed great consistency and a positive attitude throughout the week for the MSG Varsity team! She continues to bring strong effort, support her teammates, and provide positive energy on the court. Great job, Lela!

Vivian Guzinski '32 & Zoe Friedland '32 - Tennis - Vivian and Zoe went 2 for 2 last week, earning strong doubles wins at ND and PC. Kudos to them for their excellent decision-making, teamwork, and ability to compete together. Well played!