This Week in Athletics

Boys' Soccer ⚽️

The Hawks played Kettle Moraine Lutheran on Saturday, September 7th, and, showing lessons learned from last week, controlled the game’s tempo to come away with a 1-0 win. Playing against the wind in the first half, the boys were able to limit KML’s chances. After making halftime adjustments, they finally broke through with a goal by Gabi Kuvshinikov ’25, assisted by Sonny Wilton ’25 off a corner kick in the 62nd minute. That proved all the Hawks needed to win, as they controlled the game for the remainder of the 2nd half. Coach Joe Manley credited the whole squad with executing changes they worked on since their last game, and he looks forward to the team continuing to raise their level of play.

The Hawks took on Martin Luther in a conference matchup on Wednesday, September 11th, and ended with a 5-0 victory. Now 1-1 in Metro Classic Conference play, the boys struck quickly with a goal by Roy Rivera ’26 in the 5th minute, assisted by Brennen Luchun-Ledvina ’26. Rivera struck again in the 35th minute, assisted by Victor Rossi ’28. Key halftime changes helped the Hawks settle into a second-half rhythm where they possessed the ball with purpose, created chances, and identified the right moments to attack. This led to solid scoring opportunities, including goals by Luchun-Ledvina off a free kick in the 61st minute, Kuvshinikov, assisted by Luchun-Ledvina in the 71st, and  Wilton in the 78th, assisted by Phil Ginestel ’27. Coach Manley credited Jon Orth ’25 with setting the tone defensively and the players coming off the bench for positively impacting the match. The boys look forward to what should be a high-quality matchup at St. Augustine Prep on Friday, September 13th.

 

Girls' Volleyball 🏐

In a highly competitive match vs University School of Milwaukee on Tuesday, September 10th, the Girls’ Volleyball team ended with a 3-2 win (27-25, 23-25, 25-15, 22-25, 16-14). Addison Zaleski ’27 led the Hawks with 14 kills, and Coach Mel Mason praised the leadership and play of Winter Schienke ’25 (11 kills) and Izzy Baumgardt ’25 (10 kills).

Traveling to Kenosha to take on conference rival St. Joe’s on Thursday, September 12, the Hawks put up a fight in another 5-set match. They ultimately lost 15-13 in the 5th set. Zaleski led the way again for the Hawks with 11 kills, followed by Bella Kekahbah ‘26 with 8 kills. Libero Anna Johnson ‘25 brought up 20 digs and Schienke had 5 aces while keeping the team morale high through the tough match.

 

Girls' Tennis 🎾

Girls’ Tennis traveled to Kohler over the weekend and played three tough squads. While the Hawks didn’t come away with any team wins, the girls faced tough competition to prepare them for the remainder of the season and test them before they began postseason play. 

On Friday, September 6th, the Hawks lost 6-1 to Kohler, with Laini Alexander ‘25 posting the win for the Hawks at No. 1 Singles with a 6-1, 6-3 victory.

On Saturday, the Hawks faced Brookfield Academy and Catholic Memorial, losing 6-1 and 5-2, respectively. Against Brookfield Academy, the No. 3 Doubles team of Maeve Harbour ‘27 and Grace Dixon ‘25 won 6-4, 6-1 for the Hawks. Facing perennial powerhouse Catholic Memorial, Alexander won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 1 Singles, while Harbour and Dixon won again, 6-3, 6-4, this time at No. 2 Doubles.

The Hawks took on conference foe Kenosha St Joe’s and fell 3-4 on Tuesday, September 10. The team picked up wins from Alexander (6-1, 1-0), No. 2 Doubles Harbour and Dixon (6-3, 6-1), and No. 3 Doubles Ella Karegeannes ‘26 and Olivia Tollaksen ‘26 (6-0, 6-1).

The girls picked up a 5-2 conference win against shorthanded Dominican on Thursday afternoon. Alexander continued her strong week, posting a 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 1 Singles. Also picking up wins for Prairie were Dixon (No. 3 Singles), Evelyn Kane ‘25 and Hiba Rahman ‘27 at No 1. Doubles to go along with a pair of forfeit wins at Nos. 2 and 3 Doubles.

 

Cross Country 👟

The team competed at Minooka Park on Saturday, September 7th, and was led by Carly Lopez ’25. She placed 4th in the girls’ race with a time of 20:56. Rounding out the girls’ times were Helina Slamka ’28 (22:05), Sophia Gunia ’28 (26:34), and Erin Gerdes ’26 (35:32).

Nolan Gasser ’25 led the way for the boys, finishing at 20:46. Following Nolan were Cole Johnson ’27 (22:04) and Zander Rangel ’28 (24:00).

 

Girls' Golf ⛳️

Finally playing in their first 18-hole round of the season on Saturday, September 9th, the Girls’ Golf team was led by Addy Ruetz ’26, who shot an 85 to finish 24th at the tournament. Claire Holle ‘26 (96), Alivia Arnone ’27 (108), Chloe Babu ’27 (118), and Eleanor Pitts ’28 (124) rounded out the day for the Hawks.

The golf team showed tremendous improvement just a couple of days later at the Racine County Invitational, finishing in 2nd place as a team! They finished with a team score of 397, representing a 13-stroke improvement from their Saturday meet. Three Hawks finished in the top 10, including meet medalist Ruetz with a score of 85. Holle finished in 5th overall, and Arnone landed in 7th place.

 

Upcoming Events

Friday, September 13th

• Girls’ Tennis County Tournament | 4PM | Waterford High School and Burlington High School
• Girls’ Volleyball Invite | 5PM | Kettle Moraine High School  
• Boys’ Soccer vs. St. Augustine Prep | 6:30PM | St. Augustine Preparatory Academy  

Saturday, September 14th

• Girls’ Golf Invite | 7:45AM | Riverside Golf Course, Janesville
• Girls’ Volleyball Invite | 8AM | Kettle Moraine High School  
• Girls’ Tennis County Tournament | 8:30AM | Waterford High School and Burlington High School
• Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Invite | 9:30AM | Grant Park, South Milwaukee
• Girls’ Swim Invite | 10AM | Elkhorn Area High School

Monday, September 16th

• Boys’ Soccer vs. Lake Country Lutheran | 6:30PM | The Prairie School 

 Tuesday, September 17th

• Girls’ Tennis vs. Martin Luther | 4PM | The Prairie School
• Girls’ Tennis vs. Martin Luther | 4PM | The Prairie School 
• Girls’ Swimming Meet | 5:30PM | Edgerton High School  
• Girls’ Volleyball vs. Shoreland Lutheran | 6:30PM | Shoreland Lutheran High School 

Wednesday, September 18th

• Boys’ Soccer vs. Kenosha St. Joseph | 4:30PM | Anderson Park/Troha Soccer Fields 

Thursday, September 19th

• Girls’ Golf vs Thomas More | 2:30PM | Ives Grove Golf Links
• Girls’ Volleyball vs. Dominican | 6:30PM | The Prairie School