At the end of each sports season, exemplary athletes are recognized and named to All-Conference and All-State teams, and this year, our fall season ended with 25 recognized athletes. An All-Conference award recognizes the best athletes within a grouping composed of teams that play each other in the regular season. Coaches nominate the best athletes from their own team, and then, out of the existing pool of nominees, vote on the best players to be named to the All-Conference team. It is an exclusive group of talented, high-achieving athletes. A similar process is adopted by these coaches to name the best athletes across the entire state.
Watertown Field Hockey awarded 5 athletes, 2 of whom also earned All-State honors. Senior Captain #8, Malia Arline, was named first team All-Berkshire League and first team All-State. She is a defensive midfielder, and is regarded for both her work ethic and discipline. Joining her is Senior Captain #11, Camryn Geiger. She was also named to both the All-Berkshire League first team, and All-State second team. Geiger is a veteran center midfielder who has displayed unwavering dedication to her team. Sophomore #2, Chloe Quadrato, also earned All-Berkshire League second team honors. Next, Senior Captain, #7, Giana Delaurentis, and Sophomore, #6, Elise Keil, were given All-Berkshire League honorable mentions.
Watertown Boys’ Soccer awarded 5 athletes. First, Senior Captain #5, Jacob Mendello, was awarded All-NVL first team honors. Jacob plays center back as a key part of the Watertown defense; he also accepted a major leadership role this season. He is accompanied by fellow first team All-NVL player, #6 Gianni Melaragno, who has also been given All-State honors for technical skill at the midfielder position. Captain, Gavin Lauer, #20, was named to the All-NVL second team and was joined by two juniors, #10 Arian Loga and #11 Quinn Delaney.
Watertown Cross Country awarded 11 athletes. For the boys’ team, Senior Captain Owen Cipriano was named to the All-NVL first team. He was a vocal leader, and provided the support that the team needed this season. Joining him is fellow Senior Captain Brandon Brites, who is known for both his work ethic and humor. Next, Senior Captain Andrew Barfi was named to the All-NVL team. He is a hardworking veteran who inspires those around him to improve. Another Senior Captain, Jace Kiernan, is always prepared and ensures the same for his teammates. Rounding out the leaders is senior Nicholas Demond. “Cole” brings vast knowledge and experience that allows the team to be successful. Also for Boys Cross Country, 2 underclassmen were named to the All-NVL team: junior Noah Metcalf and sophomore Chad Feliciano.
As for the girls, sophomore Lily Roberts earned All-NVL first team honors and was able to improve her time by over two-and-a-half minutes from last season. Senior Captain Kendall Croke was given All-NVL second team honors as a 4 year varsity runner. Junior Co-captain, Lexi Crofford, and freshman Avah Hoxallari were also named to the All-NVL second team.
The Watertown Girls’ Soccer team awarded 3 athletes. Senior Captain #2, Genesis Dobkowski, was named to the All-NVL first team. Genesis’ dedication and leadership have carried the team’s success all season. She is joined by sophomore, Eriana Dauti, #2, and junior #13, Caitlyn Grabel, who both received All-NVL second team honors.
Watertown Girls Swim and Dive also awarded 2 athletes. First, Junior Riley McDonnell was given All-NVL honors for diving. She always strives to get points for her team. She also won first place at the NVL championships. Her teammate, sophomore Elena Welcome, was likewise named to the All-NVL team for swimming.
Watertown High School is proud of all of its awarded athletes and teams!
