Winter Sports Preview
November 26, 2019
As the fall sports season is coming to an end, the winter sports season is just starting out. Wrestling, basketball, indoor track, and swimming started up their seasons these past couple of weeks and all are striving for success.
Wrestling
Head Coach: Dwight Shelton
Goals: “Qualify for the State Duals as a team,” Shelton said
Captains/Impact Athletes: Alonso Rodriguez, Rece Rader, Corbin Jude
Big Matches This Year: Forsyth Country Day on Dec. 3 and West Stokes on Dec. 11
Men’s Basketball
Last Season Finish: 9-14 (2-8 Conference)
Head Coach: Jeff Overby
Goals: “Compete to win each time out,” Overby said. “We want to learn from our mistakes, grow and improve each day.”
Captains/Impact Athletes: Jared Gray, James Clyburn, Sean Coles, Happle Randolph
Big Games This Year: “Any and every game,” Overby said. “This team needs your support.”
Women’s Basketball
Last Season Finish: 14-11 (4-6 Conference)
Head Coach: Eric Rader
Goals: “The team goal this year is to be the best we can be since a lot of talent has left Reagan,” said Niya Grant, senior team captain. “We are trying to make the best of our fresh, new faces.”
Captains/Impact Athletes: Niya Grant, Soley Wilson, Kyndall Barr
Big Games This Year: At Mount Tabor on Dec. 10, East Forsyth on Jan. 17, at West Forsyth on Jan. 24, at East Forsyth on Feb. 7, West Forsyth on Feb./ 11
Men’s Swimming
Last Season Finish: Conference Champions, 8th place finish at States
Head Coach: Ryan Michel
Goals: “Stay competitive in the conference and win another Conference Championship,” said senior team captain, Harrison Copeland.
Captains/Impact Athletes: Harrison Copeland, Simon Michel
Big Meets This Year: CPC Championship
Women’s Swimming
Last Season Finish: Conference Champions, 23rd place finish at States
Head Coach: Ryan Michel
Goals: “Maintain a close bond and win another Conference Championship,” said senior team captain, Graylyn Wolffis.
Captains/Impact Athletes: Aden Starnes, Leanne Driscoll, Graylyn Wolffis
Big Meets this Year: CPC Championship
Men’s Track and Field
Last Season Finish: 15th place finish at States
Head Coach: Eric Fritz
Goals: “Qualify as many people for the state championship as possible,” said Fritz
Captains/Impact Athletes: DJ Moyer, Tazhae Woods, Tristan Malatlian, Landon Hartis, Josh Green
Big Meets This Year: NCHSAA 4A State Championship
Women’s Track and Field
Last Season Finish: 3rd place finish at States
Head Coach: Eric Fritz
Goals: “Qualify as many people for the state championship as possible,” said Fritz.
Captains/Impact Athletes: Gwen Parks. Samantha Troup, Khalilah Razzak, Nytrinitey Jenkins, Olivia Rogers
Big Meets This Year: NCHSAA 4A State Championship