Meet the Winter Sports Captains

By Mary Stronach & Julia Walsh

February 5, 2025

Girls Hockey

Tess Parke

"I hope to make this team have a positive attitude and be happy to come to practices and games everyday."

Mary Stronach

"Even though we lost a lot of seniors, I think our team still has a lot of potential to compete well this year."

Alaina Martin

"I think the team has potential to become better with every practice and game, we just need to push ourselves."

Lily Zahka

"Whether we are winning or losing, this is a great team to play with. They always give 100% no matter what."

BOYS hOCKEY

Brian Dunne

"This hockey season is going to be a challenging one playing in the TVL Large against teams who are mostly divisions above us, however we still have a strong group of guys and the goal remains the same which is to win the league and make a good run at the state championship. "

Noel Adams

"I am hoping our team can build off a winning season last year and bring that talent and dedication into this year. We have a lot of older guys on the team and with that we have many leadership roles on the team which every team needs."

Nick Moreno

" I think the goals for the team this year are higher than they have been in previous years. with pretty much the same roster as last year returning, we think we will be able to have a successful season, and hopefully make a deep run come playoff time."

sWIM AND dIVE

Molly Downey

"Last year we lost only one meet, so hopefully this year we can go undefeated! "

Derek Mcgary

“This swim season is going to start out tough because we have a very small boys team, but by working together and practicing hard we are going to be able to have a successful season and be able to win many meets.”

Fiona McCafferty

“I hope to carry forward our momentum from last year by furthering our strength as a team both in and out of the water.”

Max Vo

“To lead, I plan on relaying information from our coaches, setting an example at practices or meets, and using my voice to inspire those around me.”

gIRLS bASKETBALL

Grace Bender

“I want to make the most out of my last season of basketball. I plan to lead with positivity and enjoyment, and to bring this to the team to make bonds that other teams can’t match.”

Abby LeGendre

"This year, we have a lot of returners, so we just want to continue what we started. We have a lot of team chemistry, so the biggest thing is showing up for each other and just doing our best everyday."

bOYS BASKETBALL

Jaden Tammaro

Sam Milligan

Dante Gutierrez

Ryan Bayiates

gIRLS tRACK

Jacqueline Monahan

“My goal for the team this year is for everyone to improve as athletes and prepare for the spring season.”

Liana Florencio Dunne

“I hope to show how strong our team is. and how dedicated everyone truly is.”

Clara Kairouz

“I want to be the first one on the track and last one to leave. I’ll push everyone to give their best while keeping the team focused, motivated, and maybe laughing through our coaches' toughest workouts.”

bOYS tRACK

Jayden Brown

“I plan on leading the team by giving advice to others on the team to help them do their very best during each track meet.”

Adam Benoit

“My goals this year are for our team to continue to compete well, especially now that we are facing some new teams in the TVL large.”

Thomas O'Neill

“We have a lot of great athletes on the team, so making sure that we are showing up to practice and giving all we’ve got will help us build and get better.”

Paul Cole

"I want to push everyone on the team to be the best, and give advice when needed."

Zachary Lemberger

"My goal for the team this year is to remain undefeated in our dual meets."

wRESTLING

Daniel O'Brien

"I plan to be a figure that my teammates can lean on when they are struggling."

Ryan Talon-Kelly

"I plan to lead by example and by showing everyone that they are seen and not being overlooked."

meet the writers!

Mary Stronach, class of 2025, is a Managing Editor of the Dedham Mirror. She also competes as a marauder on the field hockey, hockey, and softball team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Julia Walsh, class of 2026, is a staff writer for the Mirror. She plays softball, soccer, and basketball for DHS. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends.

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