Senior Ricky Columbo is a second baseman and Schur solidifies the infield at shortstop. From the Superintendent: Relationships Before Rigor - East Greenwich News We are exceptionally talented from top to bottom, I am just excited to get out there, the hard-throwing Langhorne said. "Having both teams practice together has been very helpful," said Tarantino, who played on the last Greenwich team to reach a state final in 1991. We have to make routine plays and not give up any outs on defense. Thanks to Phil for having me help coach the team last year, I really didnt feel like I left, because I was welcomed to come back. spring sports registration. Peter Watson During his tenure he guided the Cardinals to the 2004 FCIAC Tournament title and to the conference finals in 2012. Coach Mike Ornato spent 25 years on the Greenwich sidelines as head coach for the Cardinals. Jereme Petersen Jay Dunne If you dont show up one day you can get run ruled off the field, Arango noted. Like every other year, our goals are to win it all, both states and FCIACs, he said. All 14 of those seniors last year contributed, Arango said. When eight of my seniors were out, and all my captains, the guys that stepped up were amazing. adrian_arango@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Basketball - Boys I'm kind of like the manager, it's a comfortable role to be in with this group.". The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Spring East Greenwich Avengers Varsity Baseball Season. I know the boys are happy and look forward to coming to the field, but I think, given that were a senior heavy team, that were not going to be content with a good regular season. The role of the Graduate Assistant is to provide support across the department and to . Upon graduation, he chose to pursue his academics at University of Connecticut, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. A sixth-grade teacher at Schofield Middle School in Stamford, Arangos Cardinals coaching staff includes Pat Murphy, Sean Mayo and Joe Urbano. The average annual. Now Mora. This is a carousel. We had great captains and some great senior leaders. Olivia Coyle was impressive at second singles for the Gators, defeating Jacqueline Pace, 6-1, 6-2. Greenwich Country Day School seeks a JV Head Baseball Coach, to start in February 2023. I think 1-19 everyone is going to contribute on the roster and we are going to need it the way the league is.. As a student-athlete at Stamford High School, Coach Arango was a standout member of their baseball team, playing under Head Coach Bobby Augustyn. Theyve been tremendous, Arango said of his captains. Our infield looks great, we have two or three guys at each position and all the guys can definitely do the job, Echeto said. Greenwich High School baseball coach Mike Mora during the boys high school Class LL baseball playoff game between Greenwich High School and Conard High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. With COVID cancelling year, we are just trying to build a sense of teamwork and brotherhood, because last year we didnt get to have a season and we have to make up for all that lost time, Zola said. AT THE HELM: During his first tenure, which lasted 13 seasons, Mora led GHS to the FCIAC title in 2004. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. Dominique Gambino and Katelyn Burhans each had one hit for the Cardinals, who had four hits for the game. Robert Lanni, a junior, is an outfielder, as is speedy Brandon Chow (junior). "It's a cohesive unit and all the pieces just seem to fit. 12 Southington in the second round of the LL tournament today at 3:30 p.m. Southington knocked off No. With the FCIAC and state tournaments bunched together this year and an extra round in the state tournament because everybody qualifies except one team, its going to be all about pitching. One of the changes Mora implemented this season was combining the varsity and JV practices. Two years ago, we had a bunch of kids drafted from the league, there were scouts it seemed at every game. Its been fun being out there. Junior Tommy Healey has also been a strong starter, but has also come in from the bullpen to get some key outs. The kids were fired up from the start and worked so hard over the winter. Greenwich High School softball team seeking to regain its winning touch, Greenwich opens its baseball season with comeback win against Newtown on Michael Bocchinos 7th inning double. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. We have those games where we slug it out, but mainly its all about the timely hits and situational hitting.. Our expectations are high and its not just about wins - its about how our players carry themselves and doing things the right way on and off the field. Theyve been playing together since they were 5-years-old.. It gave my juniors and a few other seniors that normally dont see a lot of time, valuable experience. Cusimano, who was also one of the leaders of Greenwichs football team, knows the squad has plenty of potential. Eight seniors were sidelined due to COVID-19 quarantine. 3 in the Cardinals' order to the leadoff spot. Why CT waits for $95 million from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. On 5/18, the Greenwich varsity baseball team won their home conference game against Stamford (CT) by a score of 11-1. Greenwich athletic director Gus Lindine informed Greenwich Time Wednesday that Mora has been hired as the schools new baseball coach after the previous coach Phil Tarantino resigned. danielle_nash@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Fencing - Boys and Girls Leading the way is Miles Langhorne, a captain. Cusimano will see some time at first base, along with sophomore John McHugh. For the last several seasons, Arango has been a member of the New Canaan High School baseball and basketball staffs, where he assisted in leading the boys to a state basketball championship. Wyatt Rodger of the Bruins was victorious at fourth singles against Richard Jove, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4). Jack Zola, another senior captain, is the other catcher. A Greenwich High graduate, Mora spent 13 seasons as coach of the Cardinals, before stepping down after the 2013 season. Seniors Jake Prieto and Sean Costello are left-handers that will provide significant depth to the starting pitching rotation. By the Numbers Coaching a high school baseball team can be a daunting task. I know I have big shoes to fill coming off two really good coaches, said Arango, who played baseball at Stamford High School. Today GHS will be back in action when they host Bridgeport Central in their final regular season home game and travel to Fairfield Ludlowe, Norwalk and Fairfield Warde for the final games of the regular season. Kuzmich, Greenwich defense stop Duanesburg girls' basketball in Class Seeded 13th, they lost to 20th-seeded Bristol Central, 3-0, in the opening round of the Class LL tournament. Its such a good league, every game in the FCIAC is a tough game. We have a lot of depth behind Nathan and Tommy, so Im excited about our pitching, Zych said. Elizabeth Winkler and Clarissa Gillis were in top form at third doubles for GA, registering a 6-2, 6-3 triumph. In addition to the two senior captains, sophomore Nathan Jones has been Big Reds third starter and has been strong. They were a super talented group and were super committed. In between good-natured verbal jabs at each other's expense, the five coaches talked shop and also about the Memorial Day feast that Mora provided for his assistants -- the filet mignon and paella were big hits for sure. Playing at Harbor Yard in the FCIAC Tournament, beating Southington, the No. The 29-year-old Gajownik was hired during the offseason as manager of the D-backs minor league affiliate Hillsboro Hops. Were confident, were always confident, they (other teams) have a lot of good guys, but so do we. Junior Tyler Cusimano played first while Lasley was in quarantine and was solid. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. Thanks for the heads-up! Sophomores Troy Goodman and Tommy Passamano are also infielders. Arango knew his pitching and defense were going to be stellar, but what was a nice surprise has been the hitting. sue_knight@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Ice Hockey - Boys A rain garden is an area dug slightly below the surrounding area that can catch and collect rainfall and keep it from carrying pollutants downstream. Value the news you get here on East Greenwich News? Although they were defeated by Trumbull 2-0 in a 10-inning thriller on Tuesday, GHS still has won seven out of its last nine games. When hes not starting, Arango has used him in the bullpen for some big outs and Jones seems to rise to the occasion every time. Mora begins second tenure at Greenwich baseball coach Welcome to the East Greenwich Baseball team feed. Marianna Linnehan The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Cheerleading; Cross Country - Boys & Girls; Dance; Field Hockey; Football; Golf - Boys; Soccer - Boys . We can all hit well and do our job of getting runners over and playing fundamental baseball small ball.. We had a lot of guys last year who are now seniors and that will help us throughout the season.. Greenwich pitcher Connor Langan throws during the CIAC high school baseball playoff game between Greenwich High School and Bristol Central High School at Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Top-seeded Darien was intent of getting off Greenwich Town Party ticket lottery moved from February to March, organizers say. Get this season started out right and . We look really strong in the preseason and were really confident going up against these good teams in the FCIAC and state. Kings singles victory came from Harry Walker at the No. Greenwich hosts FCIAC foe Ridgefield on Monday. Julie Shropshire Danielle Nash The first thing we mentioned when we got together this year were the seniors from last year and how we are kind of playing for them and honoring their legacy. We have great kids in the program, which makes the transition easier, Mora said. evan_dubin@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Dance Greenwich High School is a collaborative community of learners dedicated to academic excellence, personal integrity, and interpersonal responsibility. This is a list of people who have lived in or been associated with Greenwich, . Among some of the Cards outfielders are senior Marc Thiebeault, senior James Babb, senior Javier Serra, Perez and Aidan Rosario (senior). Nash is on the team at Kenyon College and Lustosa is competing at Manhattanville College. Greenwich Country Day School seeks a JV Head Baseball Coach, to start in February 2023. Indoor Track - Boys This year the goal is to go further than that and win it all.. Thanks. : Shortstop Colin Kelly, center fielder Ryan King and catcher Marco Pastore, each served as senior captains last spring. The wild card is Costello, whose job description is simple enough. Kevin Woodring, a first baseman/catcher, is continuing his baseball career at Middlebury College. Fifteen Greenwich High athletes earned All-FCIAC swimming/diving accolades, Brunswick School lacrosse team opens its season by edging Belmont Hill School. On Monday, Dec 19, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo organized an event at town hall to honor the GHS boys varsity golf team. The opening day of the Girls High School Lacrosse National Championship tournament on Wednesday gave Halley Quillinan Griggs a glimpse of the Greenwich Academy team she will be coaching next spring. On Saturday night at the Greenwich Water Club, the Greenwich High School Sports Hall of Fame honored its 2016 inductees: Chantal Rawn Morrison, Betsy Hagman O'Donnell, . View this profile on Instagram @GHS_GoBigRed . Theres no reason this group of guys cant do that.. Arango earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Connecticut and received his master's degree in elementary education from the University of Bridgeport. Newcomers: Junior Simon Bass should provide depth in the infield and on the mound and senior Connor Bylciw brings another strong pitching arm to the staff. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. The baseball program continues to excel at Brunswick. Track and Field - Girls The bullpen is dominated by seniors, as Michael Rose, John McGrath, and Matt Chioditti have come through in some big spots to keep the opposition at bay. That gave the Cardinals an extra pair of eyes at practice in Tarantino, and allows the varsity coaches to evaluate not only their players -- but the underclassmen in the program as well. There is a commitment from the coaches and players that's very impressive. The 2021 season was indeed, one to remember for Greenwich High Schools baseball team, which came oh so close, to winning the FCIAC and CIAC Class LL tournament titles. megan_wax@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Bowling Humanities Teacher in Concord, NH for St. Paul's School SPRING SPORTS. The school's athletic director, Gus Lindine, announced this. Pitching and defense are the strengths of our team, but I think we can surprise some people with our bats, Mora said. On 5/5, the Greenwich varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Ridgefield (CT) by a score of 17-11. You always want to lead a team and show the younger guys how we do it as upperclassmen. He is also a veteran teacher and has taught in elementary schools in the Stamford Public School System since 2012. The. The journey and really wanting to be around each other has been really special. Terry Lowe Coach Directory; College Bound Student Athletes; Game Schedule; Directions and Facilities; FCIAC; Hall of Fame; Local Live (opens in new window/tab) Registration; Transportation; Teams. On 4/27, the Greenwich varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Trumbull (CT) by a score of 10-4. Mora inherits a Cardinals team that finished 13-8 last year, in a season that saw them win seven straight games during the middle of the season. Apply by 22 Mar 2023. The school's athletic director, Gus Lindine, announced this week that Adrian Arango will replace Mike Mora, who resigned at the end of last season after "many successful years" as head coach. Local Live . Langan and Ferraro are three-year starters and they are both aces, Mora said. Selected as the FCIAC coach of the year three times, Mora played baseball at the University of Vermont and the minor leagues. Playing four games in five days this week, I would sign up for going 3-1 any day, Tarantino said. Seven guys that you can go to and count on is a great thing to have, Arango said. Coaching Staff With Connor and Anthony, we know we are in good hands on the mound, Tarantino said. terry_lowe@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Swimming and Diving - Girls Freshman pitcher Sophia Prieto struck out four batters for Greenwich. High school roundup: Greenwich baseball team tops Wilton The Greenwich Country Day School JV Head Baseball Coach Job in We have two guys at every position that are very capable, so when someone goes in to pitch, we know we can have a backup that can go in and get the job done. If you are going up against someones No. Langhorne, Greenwichs pitching ace last year, is continuing his baseball career at Vanderbilt. New Baseball Coach Named At Greenwich High School brendan_heller@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Tennis - Boys Leading the Cardinals on and off the field are senior captains Tyler Cusimano, Tommy Healey, Ryan Perez and Justin Zych. Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? Greenwich graduated a strong group of players from its 2020 squad in Christopher Genaro, Jacob Mondschein, Hunter Gruenstrass, Owen Bass, Daniel Perez, Nick Alonzi, Daniel Lustosa, Ben Nash and Matt Jester. I wish Phil could still be with us, but we kept the same coaches intact and we have a couple of new guys that will really help us out on the staff.. Our outfield is very similar to last year. Staples and Darien have been the cream of the crop the last five years, maybe even longer, Arango said St. The duo were key in helping propel the team deep into the postseason in 2021. Kurt Putnam tara_clough@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Rugby- Boys Bruce Cunningham brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Greenwich High School Football Staff. If you go back before that, Angelo Bruno was a legendary coach here. However, due to COVID restrictions, spring sports were cancelled in 2020. Everything was working for Connor today, Tarantino said. While Big Red has two catchers, senior captain Felipe Echeto has been the one seeing the most time behind the plate. Georgia Ryan of GA posted a 6-0, 6-0 win over Isabelle Robinson at first singles. Kelly led off the first inning with a home run over the right center field fence, giving GHS a 1-0 edge. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. Lombardi is also a catcher. Full Time, Fixed Term. Joes is always in the mix and Fairfield Ludlowe is strong. The experience of being the head coach at Greenwich was super rewarding, Tarantino said. Like his fellow captains, Langhorne is embracing his leadership role. contact Athletic Director for questions Our outfield is looking really deep, weve got multiple players at each position, Zola said. Ben Powis of Brunswick defeated Owen Bass at second singles, 6-1, 6-1. Our season goals are high here, Greenwich third-year coach Adrian Arango said. St. Paul's seeks applications from candidates who will promote the School's commitment to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse faculty. Yes, I will correct it right now in this article. As long as we pitch solid, play fundamental defense and try to limit our mistakes, we should be good this season.. Greenwich baseball team eager to start the season in the always tough "I'm so happy with my performance at New Englands this year," Wu said. Become a sustaining (monthly) donor or make a one-time donation! We keep saying this is the best FCIAC ever, Arango said. Coaches Office: 203-863-8882. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? JV Head Baseball Coach Job in Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Country Day School Adrian Arango is officially beginning his second season as Greenwichs baseball coach, yet this is the first spring that hes spending on the diamond with his team. - Athletics Athletic Director Casie Rhodes Email: crhodes@egsd.net. Greenwich High School baseball coach Mike Mora during the boys high school baseball game between Stamford High School and Greenwich High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Pitchers are going to have a tough day going through our order 1-9, Lasley said. I feel very fortunate to have another opportunity to lead the program., Mike Mora returns to Greenwich for a second turn as baseball coach, UConn men win at Villanova for first time since 2012, UConn women's basketball vs. Marquette: What you need to know. Nobody knows more about baseball than him.. Mike has been a lifelong friend of mine and he helped me get involved with high school coaching, Tarantino said. I know you only have nine guys on the field, but I can go to my bench as often as I need to and not miss a beat. In the infield, Lasley plays first base, senior George Bancroft is a second baseman, as is Healy. Adrian Arango was named the Head Baseball Coach by Greenwich High School Athletic Director Gus Lindine. As of press time, Big Red is 9-3 overall and in the final stretch run of the regular season. Healey, a hard-throwing right-hander, will be one of the Cardinals top two pitchers. Greenwich high school baseball team head coach, Mike Mora, hitting balls to his team prior to a game against New Canaan high school played at Mead Memorial Park, New Canaan, CT on Wednesday May 15th, 2013. MaryBeth Fratello Doug Jebb There's a lot that goes into the sport and coaching as a whole. I am so proud of the group as a whole. Gaghan replaces . Walker defeated Will Turchetta, 6-1, 6-1. Greenwich head coach John Marinelli talks to the media after Greenwich defeated New Canaan in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018 . peter_georgiou@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Ms. Carol Marinelli The Cardinals know they have to be in top form each game to qualify for the postseason tournaments. Anthony Ferraro of Greenwich bunts during the CIAC high school baseball playoff game between Greenwich High School and Bristol Central High School at Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Start date September 2023. On 5/12, the Greenwich varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Wilton (CT) by a score of 4-3. Mike Mora guided the Greenwich High School baseball team to the championship game of the FCIAC tournament three times during his first successful stint as coach of the Cardinals. 2 and 3 pitchers are tough. On 5/10, the Greenwich varsity baseball team won their away conference game against Bridgeport Central (Bridgeport, CT) by a score of 20-5. Arango has coached baseball on multiple levels, including head coach, assistant coach and instructor, and has assisted in "developing many fine athletes" over the years, according to a statement. Like all first-year coaches last spring, Arangos communication with his squad was limited to Zoom meetings and emails, since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the entire 2020 season. June 20, 2015. But after Eagles head coach Chris Herron called a timeout at the 2:12 mark of the first quarter, his team settled in; specifically junior Alex Moses, who single-handedly scored nine straight.