NOCTILUCA December 2016

SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2016 Volume XXII Issue III Page 12 Appleton United varsity Boys’ Hockey team looks for repeat

Last year, the Appleton United varsity Boys’Hockey team won state, and this year they are looking to do it again. When asked about how the previous season went, senior New leaders emerge to help team bond and stay focused on state By Maddie Clark

Connor Zilisch said, “I felt that last year went really well. It was awesome to be able to be a part of the first state title in Appleton United Boys’ Hockey organization history.” Last year was the first time the team won state. The biggest change the team will have to face this upcoming season is the new players coming in, filling the roles of the previous seniors and teaching the new players the mentality of the team, Zilisch said. Senior Matt Gruber also commented about some changes in their performance this upcoming year. “We lost two games we should not have lost so hopefully we don’t have any losses this year.”

The varsity Boys’ Hockey team practices for the upcoming season. Photo by Olivia Molter.

for another state run, win the Conference title, while having fun doing it.” The idea of having fun and bonding with their team will be one of the main ideas of the upcoming season in order to get to Madison for state

this year. Zilisch said, “Last year our team was extremely close, we bonded so well, which I thought contributed to our success, so one thing we plan on continuing this upcoming year it would be the comradery.”

That might be one of their minor goals this year, but their main goal from last year still stands this year. However, Zilisch said, “Our goals for this upcoming season is to try to bring the team back down to Madison

Last year’s Appleton United Hockey team celebrates their State victory. Photo courtesy of Connor Zilisch.

Fall Sports Results

Girls’ Swim and Dive Record: 2nd at Confer- ence, 2nd at Sectionals, 7th at State

Girls’ Volleyball Regular Season: 9-0 Postseason: 3-1

Football Record: 5-5

Coach’s Quotable: “Our entire volleyball program has a family at- mosphere and cares for each other. I feel lucky to be a part of Appleton North!” - Steve Scheruell

Coach’s Quotable: “I’m very proud of the way our boys handled all the adversity throughout the year.” - Rob Salm

Coach’s Quotable: “ The Appleton North Girls’ Swim and Dive team performed at the highest level this year, in and out of the pool.” - Jamie Schnurer

Cross Country

Girls’ Tennis

Regular Season: 3-5 Postseason: At Sec- tionals, Hayley Nau and Parnika Shukla placed 1st in doubles and Lydia Dean placed 2nd in singles

Girls’ Postseason: 1st at Conference, 3rd at Sectionals Boys’ Postseason: 3rd at Conference, 2nd at Sectionals, 16th at State

Boys’ Soccer Regular Season: 10-3-5 Postseason: 1st at Conference, 1st at Regionals Coach’s Quotable: “We had a very successful season again this year winning conference for the second straight year and also winning regionals. I couldn’t be more proud of my team and honored to be their coach.” - Cody Schnese

Boys’ Volleyball

Girls’ Golf Regular Season: 4-5 Postseason: Sami Plankey was a medalist at sectionals and placed 21st at state.

Regular Season: 9-5 Postseason: 4th at Conference Coach’s Quotable: “ We entered the season hav- ing to replace every start- er from a season ago, and we continually got better over the course of the season. The team should be proud of what they accomplished on the volleyball court dur- ing the 2016 season.” - Mike Maass

Coach’s Quotable: “We had our largest team ever, and everyone showed awesome development and improvement as the season progressed.” - Annette Jadin

Coach’s Quotable: “I thought we had a great season and showed constant improvement as the season went on.” - Scott Burt

Coach’s Quotable: “ We will sincerely miss the seniors who will be pur- sueing their educational dreams.” - Scott Fish