Upper School Athletics
Winter brought with it basketball and swimming for 53 Winged Lion athletes and a chance to represent the green and white from November through February. And represent they did—and in fine fashion! The boys basketball team went undefeated in league play, capturing the Region 17 championship then moving on to take fourth place in the State 2A Tournament. The girls basketball team took second in Region 17 and played through the second round of the State 2A Tournament before elimination. The girls swim team placed eighth at the State 3A Championships with only five competitors, and the boys team took seventh with a mere four swimmers competing.
Congratulations to our winter sports athletes on these accomplishments, and many kudos to our dedicated coaches whose expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment were instrumental in the successes achieved. Thanks to Zack Alvidrez and Paulino Beach, boys basketball; Bill Tatomer, Ashlee Ostler, and Stacy Martin, girls basketball; and Hope Feliciano and Cole Jackman, swimming—your leadership truly made a difference!
Kendra Tomsic, Director of Athletics
Boys Basketball
The boys basketball team wrapped its year with a 17-4 season record, undefeated region play, and a fourth-place finish at the state tournament.
Girls Basketball
The girls basketball team finished the season with a 13-7 record, a second-place finish in Region 17, and a solid showing at the state tournament.
Swimming
Swimmers competed in four multi-team meets this season, ending with top-10 finishes at state for both the boys and girls teams.
Middle School Athletics
ROWMARK SKI ACADEMY
It was another challenging ski racing season for Rowmark Ski Academy this year due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, which finally began to subside in March. We want to thank Gita Varner for tirelessly guiding our team through protocols and weekly testing, which allowed our team to keep training and racing as safely as possible. We could not have done it without you!
Another heartfelt thank you to our parents for stepping up to the challenge for a second year, for their tolerance of change, and for their teamwork to make this season happen. Also, a big shout-out to our Rowmark coaching staff and to Rowland Hall teachers for their flexibility, support, and professionalism amongst continuous changes to our schedule from start to finish. Not only did we survive, we flourished, which was especially evident at the end of the season, where we had many of our best performances.
It is also important to mention that our local training at Park City Mountain Resort and at the Utah Olympic Park (UOP) provides a comprehensive combination of venues that is second to none. This was our third season of training at the UOP, which has proven to be an invaluable enhancement to our training quality and volume. We appreciate our relationships with both mountains’ management and the incredible generosity of our donors to make the UOP project come to life.
Todd Brickson, Program Director
NEWS
Winter Sports Academic Awards
Congratulations to our athletes recognized with Academic All-Region and Academic All-State honors.
Postseason Recognition for Winter Sports Athletes
Congratulations to the Rowland Hall basketball players named to the 2021–2022 Region 17 All-Region and 2A All-State teams.
Zack Alvidrez Receives UHSAA Gold Star Coach Award
Zack Alvidrez has been named Rowland Hall's first UHSAA Gold Star Coach. A positive and influential role model, Coach Alvidrez is beloved by our athletes and inspires strong school spirit across all Rowland Hall sports.
Thank You, Coach Ostler
After nearly a decade assistant coaching the Upper School girls basketball team, Ashlee Ostler is stepping down.
Three-Time State Wrestling Champ Drew Lang to Compete for Princeton
Senior Drew Lang ended his high school wrestling journey as a three-time state champion, and this fall he'll begin wrestling for Princeton University. Drew recently reflected on his love of wrestling and how its lessons help him excel on and off the mat.
Briggs Ballard to Play Lacrosse for Texas Christian University
Senior Briggs Ballard's dream of playing college lacrosse recently came true when the athlete signed with Texas Christian University. To celebrate this decision, we asked Briggs to share more about his exciting athletic journey.
Thank You, Booster Club
A heartfelt thank you to the families who volunteered time and resources to make this winter sports season a success.
