By Jeremy Shepherd
Spring brings successes for the Phoenix.
Another successful year has concluded for Phoenix athletics. 10 of the 11 athletics teams made the postseason this year, with three teams (field hockey, men’s basketball, and softball) claiming CSAC championships and earning a spot in an NCAA Tournament.
SOFTBALL claimed its second CSAC championship in the last four years and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history. While at the NCAA Tournament, the team became the first program in Wilson history to win an NCAA Tournament game by defeating Hunter College 2-0. Megan Potter ’22 was named to the Newport News All-Region team as well as NFCA and Team All-Region. Potter also was named 1st Team All-CSAC and was the CSAC Pitcher of the Year for the second time in her career. Alyssa Wenger ’23 was named NFCA All-Region 3rd team and was also 1st Team All-CSAC.
BASEBALL set a program record for wins with 31 wins and tied for first place in the CSAC. After winning their opening CSAC tournament series versus Cairn University, the Phoenix fell in the winner-take-all championship game to Keystone College. A record 11 players were named to the all-conference team, and Cam Nolet ’23 was named Pitcher of the Year, Chris Baumann ’25 was named Rookie of the Year, and John Poss was named Coach of the Year.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL battled through injuries all season long and managed to earn a spot in the CSAC playoffs. After defeating Bryn Athyn in the opening round, the Phoenix fell to top-seeded Clarks Summit. Yaya Cannon ’22 and Samira Murphy ’22 were named to the CSAC All-Conference team.
MEN’S BASKETBALL won the CSAC championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history with a 77-72 victory over Cairn University. Adrian Thomas ’22 was named CSAC Tournament MVP. Warrick Godwin Jr. ’23 was named CSAC Player of the Year and also earned a spot on the DIII Hoops All-Region Team. Coach Mark Seidenburg was named CSAC Coach of the Year.
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL made a run to the postseason, where they eventually fell to top-seeded St. Elizabeth. Shae Cardenas ’22, Noah Wickenheiser ’23, and Saria Alshaikhali ’24 were all named to the CSAC All-Conference team.
MEN’S GOLF had a busy spring as the team competed in five events, including the United East Conference championships. Josh Howells ’22 tallied the low score for the Phoenix at the championships with a 193, which placed him 33rd overall.
