Check out the results of our Winter Sports Season and remember all of the amazing accomplishments of our student-athletes in this recap. Way to go, Rams!
Girls Basketball
Scott Small
The MICDS Girls Basketball team, led by seniors Genesis Starks ’24, Abby Wyckoff ’24, Julianna Resch ’24, Ava Moore ’24, and Ella Etherington ’24, battled through a turbulent 2023-2024 season to earn a 12-16 record. After a tough start to the season against a host of ranked opponents, the Rams found their groove in mid-December, going 9-4 until a series of injuries to key starters slowed momentum. Once healthy, the Rams finished the season on a winning streak and fell just short at the buzzer in the District Semi-Finals after overcoming a 21-point 3rd quarter deficit. Starks earned First Team All-Conference honors in what was a very talented Metro Conference this year, and CeCe Harris ’25 was named to the Second Team despite missing eight games due to injury. Harris and Lilly Loeb ’25 will step up next year to lead the Rams.
Boys Basketball
Travis Wallace
The MICDS Boys basketball team was led by seniors Jayden Banks ’24 and Mason Swartz ’24 and finished the 2023-2024 season with a 21-7 record. This year’s team featured seven underclassmen. The team matured a lot throughout the season. One of the highlights this season was winning the Fort Zumwalt North Tournament. Banks and Brandon Clemens ’26 were named First Team All-Conference, while Swartz and Jason Stokes ’26 were named Second Team All-Conference. Next year, the team returns with a good nucleus of players.
Ice Hockey
John Mattingly Jr.
After losing 11 seniors to graduation, the MICDS Rams expected a rebuilding year in 23-24, but the 2024 Seniors refused to go quietly. The ice hockey program put together an early 7-2 start under the leadership of George Williamson ’24, Ameer Hajji ’24, and Henry Cordes ’24. The holidays proved to be a tough stretch for the Rams, dropping a few key games, but two huge wins against JBS and solid efforts against the entire Central Division earned the Rams a third-place finish in the Central and a Wickenhauser Cup Championship bid going into the playoffs. The Rams battled through a short bench and injuries late in the season, ending in the round-robin series of the playoffs. Henry Clay ’24 had an outstanding second half of his season, playing a key role. Cooper Myers ’26 and Alejo Theodoro ’26 lead an extremely talented group of sophomores. Keifer Winegrad ’27 and Max Chen ’27 lead the way for an impressive freshman class, and as always, Miles Jensen ’25 proved to be one of the area’s top goalies. The future remains very bright for the hockey program, as the pipeline is as strong as ever.
Girls Squash
Robyn Williams
The Girls‘ Varsity Squash team finished another strong season with a 15-5 overall team record and impressive individual results. They started the season well, finishing second at the Tom Flanagan Invitational Tournament in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Playing a grueling five matches in 24 hours, they lost only one to the eventual champions, Agnes Irwin, the nation’s fourth-ranked team. Travel matches showcased their resilience, with a convincing win against Loomis Chaffee and a near upset against Tabor Academy. Both senior captains, Bridget Clennan ’24 and Avery Summers ’24, displayed grit in a close match against St. George’s, securing a dramatic come-from-behind victory to secure the win. The Rams defended their title at the MICDS Ashes Invitational, winning all five matches, including a clean sweep against John Burroughs and Westminster. This marked their 10th consecutive Ashes victory and solidified their undefeated tournament record. The U.S. Squash High School Nationals saw them placed in a strong Division II bracket, where they finished twelfth. Abby Derdeyn ’25 and Annabelle Medler ’24 remained undefeated with a perfect 4-0 Nationals record, capping off an incredible season. Both finished with a remarkable 19-1 season record, with Derdeyn’s first career defeat coming at the hands of Agnes Irwin. The girls‘ squash team finished on a high note, showcasing talent and fighting spirit both on the road and at home. The team bids farewell to five seniors this year: Clennan, Summers, Medler, Charlotte Derdeyn ’24, and team manager Ananya Kamineni ’24.
Boys Squash
Nolan Clarke
In the courts where echoes dance,
A tale of triumph finds its chance,
With determination, fierce and bold,
The Varsity Squash team’s story’s told.
This year marked another remarkable season for the Boys‘ Varsity Squash team. Leading the charge this season were captains Sameer Shafqat ’24 and Haider Malik ’24. The varsity team played nineteen matches, winning nine and losing ten. They were fortunate to host the second annual MICDS Ashes tournament. Eight teams participated, giving the team a splendid platform to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. The Rams‘ season was capped off with participation in Division 5 of the U.S. Squash High School Nationals Tournament. A special shoutout needs to go to our Most Valuable Player at Nationals, Malik. As remarked by his teammates, Malik had a phenomenal tournament and showed tremendous determination and leadership. Shoutouts also need to go to Zach Withington ’26, whose commitment to improving his game set a high standard for the rest of the team to follow, and to Hawk Bergquist ’27, a freshman on the team whose growth and hard work caught everyone’s attention. The squad bids farewell to the following players this season: Shafqat, Malik, Anuj Pullakandam ’24, Hasan Aslam ’24, and Cody Zheng ’24, and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.
Though farewells come and memories stay,
With every swing, with every play,
The spirit of the team will never sway
Well Done, Varsity Boys!
Girls Swimming and Diving
Chris McCrary
Second Place in Class 2 State Championships
The Girls Swimming and Diving team finished the year with great results off the blocks and off the boards. The girls were second in the Metro League Conference and ended up second place at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship meet. Lindsay Naber ’25 had the highest finishes at State, placing second in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 Backstroke. Other top-8 finishers included Grace Coppel ’25 in the 50 Free and Nina Schuerer ’26 in the 500 Free. Coppel, Naber, Everdine Ferguson ’24, and Mikaela Mikulec ’24 finished second in the 200 Free Relay. Coppel, Ferguson, Schuerer, and Naber also finished fourth in the 400 Free relay. Top 16 scorers for the Rams would include Ferguson (200 Free and 100 Fly), Schuerer (200 Free), Coppel (100 Free), Mikulec (50 Free), Thisbe Diamond ’24 (Diving), and Isabel Phillips ’24 (100 Fly). Sophia Goodwin ’25, Sarah Mills ’25, Bella Anadkat ’26, and Elise Hamelink ’27 also competed for the Rams at State.
Wrestling
Austin Smith
The „Ram Tough“ wrestling team, led by captains Grant Nicholson ’24 and Brian Schlafly ’24, faced one of their toughest and largest schedules in the past decade. Despite the challenges, the young team showed resilience and growth throughout the season. The team accumulated over 160 wins, with nearly half of them by pin. Sam Glasser ’26 earned Rookie of the Year by demonstrating remarkable determination and resilience as a first-year wrestler and securing the third-highest number of wins on the team (20), with more than half of them coming by fall. His late-season breakthrough victories, including avenging a previous loss and delivering a standout performance at the District Tournament, showcase his potential to lead the Rams in the future. Christopher Kline ’27 earned Most Improved by showing continuous improvement throughout the season, culminating in an electrifying pin in his final match. Nicholson won the Intensity Award for his aggressive and focused approach on the mat that propelled him to 24 victories, with 16 of them resulting in falls. His leadership by example inspired the young team to attack challenges head-on. Will Reding ’27 won Outstanding Individual Achievement. Despite being a freshman with less than two years of experience, Reding embraced the challenge of competing in the varsity lineup and delivered impressive performances, securing 17 wins, 10 of them by fall. Schlafly was named Outsanding Wrestler. As a captain, Schlafly was a reliable leader both on and off the mat, earning the trust of his teammates through his accountability and dedication. With 22 wins, 11 by Fall, and leading the team in scored Team Points with 99, Schlafly’s impact was undeniable.
The following Rams were honored with the National Wrestling Coaches Association & The United States Marines Corps – High School Scholar All-American award: Glasser, Nicholson, Schlafly, Max Charnond ’25, Eshan Majeed ’26, and David Osborn ’24.
Nicholson was selected as the recipient of the Character & Leadership All-American Award for his exemplary leadership and character both on and off the mat. Nicholson’s academic achievements, fighting spirit, mental toughness, and unparalleled work ethic serve as a shining example to his teammates and the entire student body.
Notable Mentions:
Eli Thomas ’24 amassed 19 wins, including 7 by Fall, contributing 67 team points.
Osborn secured 8 wins, with 1 by Fall, adding 42 team points.
Lachlan Murray ’24 achieved 8 wins, with a win by Fall, scoring 34 team points.
Charnond recorded 11 wins, with 4 by Fall, accumulating 39 team points.
Majeed notched 7 wins, including 2 by Fall, contributing 15 team points.
Daniel Damon ’27 (JV/V) earned 10 wins, with 1 by Fall, adding 33 team points.
Felipe Ferreira ’27 (JV/V) registered 9 wins, including 3 by Fall, scoring 37 team points.
Special thanks to managers Taaj Saddler ’25 and Matthew Hardin ’27, as well as Camden-Sinclair Miller ’24 for his selfless assistance and dedication to the team. Looking ahead to the ’24-’25 Season, the young team is poised to welcome four promising freshmen eager to make an immediate impact.
Cheerleading
Emilee Lemp Ivie ’06
This winter, the Varsity Cheerleading program had 14 talented athletes who rallied around the Boys Basketball team all season long. Building on their impressive stunting skills, the squad crafted two stunning full-length routines for the Coaches vs. Cancer game and Senior Night. In addition, at another game, they performed a combined routine with the Junior Varsity team, wowing the audience and showcasing the program’s versatility.
The Varsity team extended its reach to host a three-day mini Rams Cheer Clinic for their Lower School friends. The team performed as a combined group, leaving friends and family beaming with pride.
As we bid farewell to seniors Cora Bryan ’24, Devon Carruthers ’24, Jada Greer ’24 (Co-Captain), Haya Hussain ’24 (Co-Captain), Mia Krieger ’24, and Zoie Tolson ’24, we celebrate their contributions and leadership. Their departure marks the end of a successful season characterized by teamwork, dedication, and boundless enthusiasm.
Looking ahead, the cheer squad eagerly awaits their upcoming Universal Cheerleaders Association summer camp, where they will sharpen their skills, learn from top coaches, and strengthen their bond as a team. With such commitment and passion, the future of cheerleading at MICDS shines brightly!