CHS Sports News 2022

Boys Cross Country

Boys Cross Country Team Photo (photo courtesy of cinnaminson_athletics)

The boys’ cross country team completed another successful season with many accomplishments and improvements amongst the runners. The team ended the regular season with a 14-0 record, having achieved many of their season’s goals. These accomplishments include a team division title, second place at the sectionals meet, and earning a qualifying spot for Meet of Champions despite many challenges. Seniors Alex Boyko and Matt McCarron were selected for the First Team All-State Group 2, and senior Patrick Storti for the Third Team All-State Group 2. Boyko was also selected to the All-State Third Team. Additionally the team placed third at the Burlington County Meet. Boyko and McCarron were selected to the All-County 1st Team, along with senior Derek Coceano. At the Liberty Divisional Meet, five boys placed in the top seven to secure their victory. Boyko ran the second fastest time ever at the Divisional Meet. Boyko, McCarron, Storti, Dean Clark, and Ryan Coceano qualified for 1st team All-Division. Senior Kevin Storti qualified for 2nd team All-Division. All their hard work paid off as the team concluded their season by placing 12th in the entire state of New Jersey.

Football

Football Team Photo (photo courtesy of cinnaminson_athletics)

The 2022 Cinnaminson Football team tackled a successful season for themselves, especially a noticeable improvement in comparison to last year. As their 2021 team record was 2-8, this year’s record was  boosted to 6-3. With the team’s home opener victory of 31-12 against Collingwood, the boys remained prepared and focused on overcoming the challenges of the season. The team was led by seniors Isaiah Ruiz and Jack Zarnawski, who were positive role models to their teammates by encouraging them and sharing ways to improve amongst their teammates. Regardless of not securing a divisional title this year, the boys’ football team still had impressive wins, such as their victory against Delran, where the game ended with a final score of 27-23 for the Pirates. Despite falling to Haddonfield in their first round of playoffs, the Pirates are looking forward to perfecting their winning streak in the next few seasons.

Spring Track & Field

Boys Spring Track and Field (photo courtesy of cinnaminson_athletics)

The 2022 Spring Track & Field team thrived during a triumphant season with

Girls Spring Track and Field (photo courtesy of Cinnaminson Athletics)

many personal bests on both the boys’ and girls’ teams. While the girls didn’t win a division title against rival Delran for the first time in eight years, the boys came back to beat the Bears this season, securing the number one spot in the Patriot division. The boys’ team accomplished many goals this season, including the numerous successes achieved by the 4x800m relay (composed by now seniors Alex Boyko, Tyler Schill, Derek Coceano, and Matt McCarron), they qualified for the historic Penn Relays meet, which dates back to 1895. In the Burlington County Championships, Boyko came in 1st place in the 3200m,  McCarron came in 4th place in the 1600m, Schill came in 4th place in the 800m, and now senior Malicah Etienne came in 2nd place in both the discus and shot put. On the girls’ side, now senior Kozette Quinn placed 6th in the 100m dash, now junior Anna Marino placed 4th in the 800m, and now senior Stephanie Renouf placed 6th and 5th in the 1600m and 3200m respectively. In the Patriot Divisional meet, Kozette Quinn won both the 100m and 200m dash, now senior Samantha Magin finished 3rd in both 100m and 400m, now sophomore Abigail Flannery finished 2nd in the 800m, Stephanie Renouf and Anna Marino went 1-2 in the 1600m,  now senior Lea Del Grippo finished 3rd in 100m hurdles, and now sophomore Kellyn Coller placed 1st in the 400m hurdles. 

Swimming 

Julianna Wahl (photo courtesy of cinnaminson_athletics)

The 2022 winter swim team was amongst the successful sports teams at CHS. The team finished with a 5-0 division record atop of the Bering Sea Division and an overall record of 9-2. In comparison to the previous season, the Pirates had more opportunities and access to the pool, without any COVID restrictions getting in their way. On senior night, the Pirates defeated Pemberton 132-38, graduating eight seniors on the team. The swim team had an extraordinary win against Delran, winning  111-59. This earned the Pirates their third Divisional Championship title in a row. Julianna Wahl, a 2022 graduate, had an impressive  season herself. At the State Championship meet she placed 12th in the 100 meter butterfly, earning a qualifying spot at the Meet of Champions. With her personal best and school record of 57.34, she committed to Towson University, a division I school.  

 

 

 

Wrestling 

Sam Kotch Wrestling (photo courtesy of cinnaminson_athletics)

The 2022 wrestling team also had an extremely strong season with a divisional record of 4-0 and a 43-18 victory against rival Delran. The Pirates secured the top spot in the BCSL Patriot Division. The team was led by 2022 graduate Sam Kotch, who was ranked 6th in the state at 132 pounds and earned his 100th varsity win during the District match. Kotch is the first county champion in CHS History and the first Cinnaminson Region Champion since 2017, followed by being nominated BCSL Wrestler of the Year.  Now sophomore Dylan Vallone had a solid season for himself as well. Vallone had a record of 10-5 and has two more seasons to improve. Kotch, Vallone, now senior Colton Urwiler, and 2022 graduate Donnie Revill were selected to compete in the Regions match as a way to improve their personal records. Despite falling to Manasquan after their first round playoff match, they accomplished a lot both as a team and as individuals.