Upper School Athletics
The Winged Lions Athletics 2022–2023 year ended with some strong spring team results!
The boys tennis team had a banner season, going undefeated in region play and then blowing the competition away at the state 3A tournament, with titles at all three singles spots and a second-place finish for each of our two doubles teams that ended with the capture of the team’s first state championship since 2018. The girls golf team once again went undefeated in regular season play to win their third consecutive Region 17 title, then went on to battle to a second-place finish at the state 2A tournament. The boys soccer team placed second in region play and went all the way to the state 2A quarterfinals before losing a one-goal heartbreaker to be eliminated from further postseason play. Senior sprinter Jada Crockett raced her way to first-place medals in three events at both the region and state track meets, winning the 100, 200, and 400—an amazing feat! Her 400 time at state shattered the 2A state record, which had stood since 2015. Our softball team took third in region play and then went on to compete in the first round of the state tournament. And our first-year boys ultimate frisbee team had a solid regular season, and then went on to place 14 of 21 teams at the state tournament, a great showing for an inexperienced squad.
Another season with an amazing list of accomplishments, with credit going to our dedicated student-athletes and passionate, enthusiastic coaches: Rich Francey, Susan Daynes, and Jason Boe, boys tennis; Brianna Coopman and Spencer Schindler, girls golf; Joe Murray and Jack Schill, boys soccer; Mark Oftedal, Roland Tolbert, Jake Colangelo, and Ashley Hagensick, track and field; Kathy Howa, Kendra Tomsic, and Leslie Varoz, softball; and Xander Knock and Joel Long, boys ultimate frisbee.
Many thanks and congratulations to all! Read on for more details about each team’s successful spring journey.
Kendra Tomsic, Director of Athletics
Boys Tennis
The boys tennis team went undefeated in region play before claiming the 3A state championship.
Girls Golf
The girls golf team won their third consecutive Region 17 title before taking second place at the state 2A tournament.
Boys Soccer
The boys soccer team placed second in region play, then made it to the state 2A quarterfinals.
Track and Field
The track and field team filled the season with impressive performances and personal bests—some athletes even broke school and state records.
Softball
The softball team battled hard this season, making it to the first round of the 2A state tournament.
Boys Ultimate Frisbee
In their inaugural competitive season, the boys ultimate frisbee team honed their skills and improved their play all the way through the state tournament.
Middle School Athletics
NEWS
Spring Sports Academic Awards
This spring, 14 Rowland Hall athletes were recognized with Academic All-Region honors and 11 athletes earned Academic All-State.
Postseason Recognition for Winged Lion Spring Sports Athletes
Seven Rowland Hall athletes were named to their sports' Region 17 All-Region teams for the 2022–2023 season.
Senior Athletic Department Awards, 2022–2023
Congratulations to this year's senior athletes, who were recognized by the Athletics Department for their contributions to our programs over the past four years.
Rowland Hall Places in 2022–2023 All-Sports Awards
Each year, the Deseret News recognizes top overall athletic programs in each classification with the Deseret News All-Sports Awards. In 2022–2023, Rowland Hall took fourth place in the 2A classification.
Kathy Howa Named UHSAA Gold Star Coach
This spring, the Utah High School Activities Association recognized Coach Kathy Howa as a Gold Star Coach.
Four Seniors to Play on College Teams
Congratulations to the four seniors who will be playing on college teams beginning in the 2023–2024 school year. This list includes Rowland Hall's newest NCAA Division I athlete, Jada Crockett, who recently shared her athletic journey with us.
Senior Elisabeth Bocock Named US Ski Team Rookie of the Year
In her first year on the US Alpine Ski Team, senior Elisabeth Bocock impressed, earning the title Rookie of the Year for the women's team. Elisabeth will take a gap year in 2023–2024 to continue to compete with the US Ski Team.
Thank You, Booster Club
Thank you, Booster Club members, for your service to the athletics program this year.
