Athletics
March 3, 2023
Stingers Bowlers make history
Senior Shanaya Bharucha bowled a 523 at the district tournament, finished 10th overall, and advanced to the state tournament in Columbus, which will take place on March 3. Bharucha is only the second Stingers bowler to reach the state tournament and the first since 2018. She bowled a 433 and finished 16th overall at the sectional tournament to earn her place at districts. The varsity boys bowling team won the sectional tournament for the first time in team history. Senior Jonny Osman bowled a 624 overall and came in first place. Senior Eli Stanforth came in 11th and junior Elan Little placed 12th. The boys competed at a tough district tournament, finishing in 10th place. Little placed ninth overall.
Boys Basketball wins Sectionals, advances to districts
The boys varsity basketball team won the sectional tournament, defeating Norwood 60-46, Georgetown 55-44, and #1 Madeira 60-51. The Stingers advanced to the district tournament and will face Preble Shawnee on March 2 at the University of Dayton. The Stingers ended the regular season with an overall record of 12-8, with an in conference record of 8-4. Coach Willie Hill reached 200 career wins this season with the Stingers beating St. Bernard-Elmwood Place 59-27 on Jan. 18.
Swimming Stingers at State
Five members of the varsity swim team competed at the state tournament. Sophomore Josie Schneider competed in the 200 freestyle, finishing 22nd and finished 13th in the 100 backstroke. Freshman Colin McNerney swam in the 200 and 500 freestyle, finishing 17th and 12th, respectively. The relay team of Schneider, seniors Josie Domet and Carolyn Wolujewicz, and sophomore Raine Ellerman finished 20th in the 400 freestyle relay and the 200 freestyle relay. At the district tournament, Schneider placed fifth in the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke, earning her spot at state. The relay team of Schneider, Domet, Wolujewicz, and Ellerman finished eighth in the 200 freestyle relay and ninth in the 400 freestyle relay at districts. For the boys, McNerney finished fourth in the 500 freestyle and fifth in the 200 freestyle. The teams had excellent showings at the sectional tournament earlier in February. Schneider won the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. In the relays, the team of Schneider, Domet, Wolujewicz, and Ellerman won the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. The Stingers went one, two, and three in the 50 freestyle with Domet winning, Ellerman in second, and Wolujewicz in third. The three swapped places in the 100 freestyle with Ellerman in first, Wolujewicz in second, and Domet in third. Junior Grace Dunson finished third in the 100 breaststroke. The girls team finished fourth overall. For the boys, McNerney won the 200 freestyle and finished second in the 500 freestyle. McNerney, junior Nate Campos, senior Thomas Dunson, and freshman Mikael Choi came in fourth for the 200 freestyle relay and fifth in the 200 medley relay. Schneider and McNerney were both nominated for Enquirer Top Ohio Division II swimmer of the week of Feb. 13.
Sqaush Teams compete at Nationals
The girls and boys varsity squash teams competed at the U.S. High School Squash Championships in Philadelphia on Feb. 24-26. Both teams had 5-2 wins and strong showings in only their second season for the girls and first season for the boys in existence as teams.
Stingers compete at gymnastic competitions
The Stingers placed ninth overall in the City Championships for gymnastics. Sophomore Evie Fergusonfinished 28th in the all-around and 33rd on vault. Senior Cat McAndrew finished 30th on bars, 34th on beam, and 37th on floor. The Stingers competed at the district tournament, finishing 22nd overall.
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Five Stingers Sign to Play in College
Five Stingers from the Class of 2024 signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college.
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