Sports Roundup Spring 2023

There are many highlights from the spring season of athletics to lift up as the school year comes to a close!

• The girls varsity lacrosse team wins its first Quaker Cup Championship!
• Boys lacrosse advanced to the Friends School League (FSL) Finals. They had an impressive season, beating two nationally ranked-teams.
• The baseball team also advanced to the FSL Finals. Jack Ingino ’23  pitched a perfect game.
• The girls softball team advanced to the FSL Semi-Finals. Junior Lucia Sanchez pitched a perfect game! 
• Two school records were broken in track and field this year: Santi Benbow ’23 broke the record in the javelin throw, Ella Cook ’24 broke the record for the girls 800m! 

And, drumroll please…Westtown wins the 2023 Patterson Cup, earning it back from George School! The Patterson Cup is a yearlong athletic competition between Westtown and rival George School. 

In addition to team achievements, the following athletes garnered Friends Schools League recognition on the All-League Team: 

First Team Selection

• Santi Benbow ’23 (track)
• Jack Combs ’23 (lacrosse)
• Ella Cook ’24 (track)
• Taj Donald ’23 (baseball)
• Matt Hamill ’24 (lacrosse)
• Jack Ingino ’23 (baseball)
• Michelle Olak ’24 (track)
• Dylan Precious ’24 (golf)
• Lucia Sanchez ’24 (softball)
• Bella Swipes ’23 (lacrosse)
• Carl Wagner ’23 (baseball)

Honorable Mention

• Charlotte Anstine ’25 (golf)
• Jack Bartholomae ’26 (tennis)
• Arjun Gill ’24 (lacrosse)
• Sophie Jones ’25 (lacrosse)
• Delia Sanchez ’27 (softball)
• Noah Snyder ’24 (lacrosse)

The spring season Waring Award winners are: Jack Combs ’23, Avery Allison ’23, and Jack Ingino ’23. The Waring Award recognizes athletes who may not have titles and accolades, but who tirelessly strive for excellence, persevere through hardship, and elevate their teammates with their positive attitudes. It is for those who have devoted their hearts and souls to their teammates, their coaches, and their school.

Waring Award Recipients

Finally, we lift up the the recipients of the Most Valuable Athlete Awards (from left): Lucia Sanchez ’24 (softball), Jack Combs ’23 (lacrosse), Michelle Olak ’24 (track and field), Ella Cook ’24 (track and field), Jack Ingino ’23 (baseball), Carl Wagner ’23 (baseball), and Santi Benbow ’23 (track and field).

Congratulations to all our student athletes for a great spring season! You can enjoy team photo galleries from the school year here.