FALL 2008
This fall, the tennis team enjoyed a third
place finish in the Trinity League. Seniors Jen and Liz Buchanan, along with
sophomore Lily Chapin, participated in the league individual finals. Jen played
brilliantly to finish 3rd in league, while Liz and Lily each made
the top 8. Senior Christina Buchanan and sophomore Alex Collell played doubles
in the league tournament, where they finished 4th. Overall, the team
advanced to CIF but lost in the first round of the playoffs.
The golf team also finished in 3rd
place, but more impressive was a top 10 finish in the CIF Regionals. Five of
the team’s top seven golfers are underclassmen, including sophomore Lloyd
Hoyle, who was selected team MVP. Six varsity golfers medaled this year,
meaning that each was the low-scorer in a match. Such widespread talent bodes
well for the future of the program.
Cross Country finished 5th in league,
but was buoyed by several outstanding individual finishes. The team MVP was
senior Juliana Calabrese, while the outstanding runner of each class was junior
Brigid Becerra, sophomore Kristin Meily, and freshman Emily Peterson. Senior
Michelle Hanson was the recipient of CIF’s Pursuing Victory with Honor Award.
Volleyball enjoyed many epic matches this
year, none more thrilling than the come-from-behind home victory over Mater
Dei. Ranked in the OC Top 10 and involved in the league title hunt until the
final week, the Royals eventually finished 3rd and advanced to the
CIF quarterfinals. Leading the squad again was All-County and All-CIF outside
hitter Nicole Favreau, who will play for UC Santa Barbara next year. Besides a
talented group of departing seniors, Rosary will bid adieu to Coach Mike
Talamantes after five eventful years.


