Booster Club Athlete/Performer of the Week
Congratulations to the following Seraphs Students on being selected player of the week and performer of the week by your coaches and advisors!
Girls Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/20/20
Congratulations to Siobhan Drescher (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/20/20
Siobhan Drescher
Junior
Base/flyer
"Siobhan constantly shows leadership whenever she's present for a game or practice! She brings a certain light to the team that you just can’t explain. Siobhan always has a smile on her face and brings the high energy that is contagious to the whole team. She exemplifies everything in an athlete: hardworking, versatile and an all-around awesome person!" -Coach Valle
Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/20/20
Congratulations to Kate Braun (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/20/20
Kate Braun
Junior
Midfield
"Kate netted two goals and one assist against Calvery Christian and has been a consistent player throughout the entire season." -Coach Malanda
Boys Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/16/20
Congratulations to Zach O'Neal (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Boys Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/16/20
Zach O'Neal
Junior
Midfield
"Zach was important in starting the comeback against Timothy Christian with 2 goals." -Coach Carl
Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/16/20
Congratulations to Mackenzie Urban (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/16/20
Mackenzie Urban
Senior
Goalie
"Mackenzie volunteered herself from her normal midfield position to play in goal and do a great job filling in for the Lady Seraphs. Her selflessness has given the team a lift and give the team confidence going into the State Tournament." -Coach Malanda
Girls Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/16/20
Congratulations to Keira McStravick (freshman) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/16/20
Keira McStravick
Freshman
Cross Country
"In her first season on the Lady Seraphs Cross Country Team, Keira has stepped up to be the team’s number 5 runner. In cross country 5 athletes score for your team title. Many times, it comes down to your 5th runner to determine where the team will place overall. Keira has never let her teammates down and has been the deciding factor in many races. She closed out her season over the weekend with a top performance for her team helping them to finish 7th overall in the Non-Public B South Championships!" -Coach O'Connor
Girls Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Congratulations to Kristie Gunsfeld (sophomore) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Kristie Gunfeld
Sophomore
Cross Country
"In her first cross country season as a Seraph, Kristie has been our most improved runner. Collectively she has worked her way from our number 7 runner to our number 4 runner, while dropping more than 8min off her 5k time. Each race she is setting a new 5k goal and achieving that time. She is looking to drop even more time and reach a new goal this upcoming weekend for the State Sectional Non-Public B Championships!" -Coach O'Connor
Boys Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Congratulations to Christian Szotak (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Boys Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Christian Szotak
Senior
Midfielder
"Christian anchored the defense of the boys’ soccer team by preventing Asbury Park from scoring several goals and assisting on a goal by Zach O’Neal." -Coach Carl
Field Hockey Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Congratulations to Tori Kirk (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Field Hockey Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Tori Kirk
Senior
Defensive Midfielder
Despite losing twice to Henry Hudson, Tori left everything on the field as she played 60 minutes each game running from end-line to end-line helping on offense as well as defense. She's a strong leader as she leads by example!
Performer Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Connor Closs
Senior
Seraph Players
"Connor is this weeks pick for Performer of the Week. Connor sang Alive from Jekyll and Hyde and did a fantastic job in our second show of our Villains Cabaret. Connor worked very hard learning this new song and belted a beautiful note at the end. This performance was definitely a favorite of the audience!" -Sherrie Cole
Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Congratulations to Antonia Digregorio (freshman) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 11/8/20
Antonia Digregorio
Freshman
Goalie
"Antonia stepped up for the team and made her debut as goalkeeper on Saturday. She did an impressive job between the pipes making 15 saves and stopping some really hard shots." -Coach Malanda
Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/31/20
Congratulations to Megan Mastro (sophomore) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/31/20
Megan Mastro
Sophomore
Base/Tumbler
"Megan really showed her strength at this game! It was cold, long and super fun. I know she was tired after the game but never once showed it on the sideline. The weekend before, Megan was told to fly in a stunt and without hesitation did it. This week I had her back at basing and again, she didn’t skip a beat! Not only did she adapt well with another spot, she constantly tumbled after every touchdown the Seraphs scored will fellow teammate Caitlyn! Looking forward to years to come with Megan on MDP Cheer!" -Coach Valle
Boys Cross Country Player Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Congratulations to John Martinson (freshman) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Boys Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
John Martinson
Freshman
Cross Country
"John is a new addition to our boys Cross Country program. He continues to excel each week with dropping time off his pervious personal best. Against Ranney, John dropped an impressive 3 minutes off his personal best! John is setting himself up for a big future on the Seraphs Cross Country Team." -Coach O'Connor
Girls Cross Country Player Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Congratulations to Lucy Jackson (sophomore) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Lucy Jackson
Sophomore
Cross Country
"Lucy has become the hidden point scorer for our Seraph Cross Country Girls team. Her long strides have maintained her as our number 2 runner and those strides have led to impressive finishing kicks. She continues to get closer and closer to a new personal best, while making sure to hold off all her competitors. Lucy is looking to run her fastest time to date at the upcoming Monmouth County Championships!" -Coach O'Connor
Boys Soccer Player Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Congratulations to Scott Gomes (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Boys Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Scott Gomes
Junior
Center Back
"Scott is the leader and an integral part of a back line that has kept the team in games all season long."
-Coach Carl
Girls Soccer Player Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Congratulations to Elizabeth Boman (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Elizabeth Boman
Junior
Defender
"Lizzy is a constant stand out on defense. She shuts down some of the best players in the Shore. She is always working hard and she always has a positive attitude." - Coach Malanda
Performer Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Congratulations to Hunter Thomas-Burgos (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Performer Of The Week for week ending 10/30/20
Hunter Thomas-Burgos
Senior
Seraph Player
Hunter did a great job in this past weekend’s Villains Cabaret. He sang the Oogie Boogie song from Nightmare Before Christmas and was spot on with his character. It was a really fun performance to watch that was entertaining for adults, and especially, the kids in attendance. Hunter is a dependable and talented actor. For these reasons, he’s this week’s choice for Performer of the Week.
-Cindy Dwyer
Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/24/20
Congratulations to Caroline Loniewski (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/24/20
Caroline Loniewski
Junior
Flyer
"Caroline is always smiling and cheering on for MDP football. She is nothing but high energy throughout the whole game! Caroline adapts well with new things and for our first half time performance she had some changes shortly before and crushed it! She is bright and so is her future!" -Coach Valle
Girls Cross Country Player Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Congratulations to Sarah Wickham (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Sarah Wickham
Senior
Cross Country
"Senior, Sarah Wickham has continued to better her time each week with a new season best. Sarah is in her fourth year as a varsity letter winner for the Lady Seraphs Cross Country Team. She continues to step up every week to seal their wins, helping the team move to 3-0. She is an outstanding leader for our girls in and out of the classroom." -Coach O'Connor
Boys Soccer Player Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Congratulations to Johnny Contini (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Boys Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Johnny Contini
Junior
Forward
"This week Johnny scored 2 goals against St. Rose and 1 against Henry Hudson. Overall, Johnny has 4 goals on the season." -Coach Carl
Girls Soccer Player Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Congratulations to Kate Braun (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Kate Braun
Junior
Midfield
"In our first three games, Kate has tallied 5 goals and 4 assists leading the girls soccer team to a 3-0 record. Kate is always at positive presence on the field, pushing everyone to work harder." -Coach Malanda
Field Hockey Player Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Congratulations to Carly Mindell (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Field Hockey Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/23/20
Carly Mindell
Senior
Defense Back
"Despite losing to Ranney on Tuesday & Thursday, Carly played hard from the beginning of the game to the end. While Ranney played with 11 girls, we played with 9 … Carly (along with the whole team) never stopped fighting. I couldn’t be prouder of the effort she gave!" -Coach Dickinson
Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to Gwenyth Altenburg (senior) on being selected as the Booster Club's Cheer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Gwenyth Altenburg
Senior
Base and Captain
"Gwen showcased amazing leadership for our first home game and first game for the 2020-2021 varsity cheerleaders. She constantly showed her spirit on the sideline without even being told. Gwen is exactly what I look for in a “game day cheerleader” -Coach Valle
Boys Soccer Player Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to CJ Braun (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Boys Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
CJ Braun
Senior
Goalie
"CJ helped keep the boys’ soccer team in competition with Ranney as he made many spectacular saves in a tight 2-1 loss against Ranney during Senior day on 10/15. Overall, CJ has made 15 saves over two games against Ranney." -Coach William Carl
Field Hockey Player Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to Belle Hoadley (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Field Hockey Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Belle Hoadley
Junior
Goalie
"38 shots on goal … 32 saves … Outstanding effort considering the barrage she faced. Allowed 4 goals (3 in the 4th quarter when Trinity Hall put an extra offensive player in the game – score was 1-1 at the end of 3 quarters)"
-Coach Jeanne Dickinson
Performer Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to Lily Grace Riddle (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Performer Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Nomination: Lily Grace Riddle
Grade: 11
Seraph Players
"Lily Grace Riddle is our pick for Performer of the Week! Lily Grace did a fantastic job in our “Evening of 10 Minute Plays” this past weekend. She was certainly a crowd pleaser in both her roles and received many laughs from the audience. She has a natural comedic ability on stage which allows her to create strong, exciting characters. She possesses a very strong work ethic, is always on time for rehearsal, and does whatever is asked of her. For these reasons, we chose Lily Grace Riddle as Performer of the Week!"
-Cindy Dwyer
-Sherrie Cole
Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to Nora Stewart (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Girls Soccer Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Nora Stewart
Senior
Defense
"Nora has been a consistent player on defense for the Lady Seraphs. She played a huge part in our game against Ranney, keeping their top scorers out of their game and the ball out of our net. Nora is always at practice, works hard and is a great role model for our younger players." -Coach Nickie Malanda
Football Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to Khalil Elamin (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Football Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Khalil Elamin
Senior
LB
6 tackles and a forced fumble against Middletown South HS
Girls Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to Hayley Amisano (junior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Hayley Amisano
Junior
"Hayley Amisano (JR) lead Mater Dei Prep’s Girl’s Cross Country Team to their first win over Pt. Pleasant in 8 years! Amisano toured the course with a new season best and is looking to continue to lower her time over the next few weeks! Our Lady Seraphs Cross Country Team moves to 2-0 with hopes to capture the B Central Championship Title this season." -Coach O'Connor
Tennis Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Congratulations to Gigi Graham (sophomore) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Tennis Player Of The Week for week ending 10/17/20
Gigi Graham
Sophomore
Second Singles
"Gigi showed fight and determination in playing her opponent to a 3rd set tiebreaker, only being defeated after her opponent’s shot hit the net and fell over. Gigi’s toughness and character is what gives her our player of the week award." -Dominic Longo
Football Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/10/20
Congratulations to Kody Gibbs (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Football Player Of The Week for week ending 10/10/20
Kody Gibbs
Senior
WR
Opening kickoff for the second half - big play!
Field Hockey Player Of The Week for week ending 10/10/20
Congratulations to Grace Donohue (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Field Hockey Player Of The Week for week ending 10/10/20
Grace Donohue
Senior
Midfielder
"With Grace’s leadership & tenacity, she led the Lady Seraphs to a 2-0 start. Her 2 goals in game one & 2 goals/2 assists in game two led the charge!" -Jeanne Dickinson, Head Coach
Football Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20
Congratulations to Khalil Elamin (senior) on being selected as the Booster Clubs Football Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20
Khalil Elamin
Senior
LB/MLB
Khalil recorded 10 Tackles in the recent game against RBC. Great work!
Performer Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20
Congratulations to Colin Sullivan on being selected as The Booster Club’s
Performer Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20.
Colin Sullivan
Senior
Seraph Players
"Colin has done it again with his comedy and wit on stage during our Miscast Musicals Cabaret. His performance of “That’s Rich” from Newsies won over the crowd with laughs and cheers. He has also been one of our hosts for the past 2 cabarets. He has done a great job writing and delivering punch lines to the audience which is not easy!
I am very proud of his growth on stage!" -Cindy Dwyer
Tennis Athlete(s) Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20
Congratulations to Aileen Pike (Junior) and Vienna Naimoli (Sophomore) on being selected as the Booster Club's Tennis Athletes Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20.
"Both are brand new tennis players! These are their first matches ever after starting with us in August. Won at Henry Hudson in a 3rd set tie break, won in straight sets vs Hudson and at Keansburg" - Dominic Longo
Cross Country Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20
Congratulations to Josh Seba on being selected as The Booster Club's Athlete Of The Week for week ending 10/3/20.
Nomination: Josh Seba
Grade: 12
Boys Cross Country
"Josh’s senior cross country season is off to a fast start! In our scrimmage against St. Rose, Josh opened the season with a personal best of 18:56. The tremendous start didn’t stop there. Josh went on to officially open the season with a win over all again Henry Hudson in a solo effort of 19:05. This time he was over 1 min and 30 seconds faster than second place. Josh is looking to create some great noise for the Mater Dei Prep Boys Cross Country program!" - Christine O'Connor
Performer Of The Week for week ending 9/19/20
Congratulations to Lexi Lombardo on being selected as The Booster Club’s
Performer Of The Week for week ending 9/19/20.
Nomination: Lexi Lombardo
Grade: 12
Seraph Players
"Lexi had a flawless performance at our very first Cabaret of the year. She performed "Brave" by Sara Bareilles. She definitely was a crowd pleaser and I was very proud of her performance and growth! This is not an easy song to sing. Lexi is also one of those students who is always on top of things and gets things done when asked. She’s a class act!" -Sherrie Cole
