Poquoson Islanders Sports

Meet your Islanders

 

Hannah Fletcher

Senior

Cheerleader

1. How many years have you been cheering?

 I started cheering as a mascot for youth when I was 3.

 

2. As a captain, what do you think is your biggest responsibility to the team?

My biggest responsibility as a captain is definitely showing leadership and being a positive role model for my team, always making sure to set the right example.

 

3. What is your biggest strength as a cheerleader?

My biggest strength would have to be my dance. I know when to hit motions and be sharp, but also when to be smooth. I know how to get down if you know what I mean!

 

4. Which sport is your favorite to cheer for?

I like cheering for football most, I love the excitement of the game and of the fans, and trying to pep those boys up!

 

5. Besides cheering, do you play any other sports?

I take tumbling and dance classes to keep my body in shape but because cheerleading is demanding and can be time-consuming, it’s the only sport I participate in for PHS.

 

6. What do you believe it takes to bring the spirit of Poquoson High to its highest level?

I think having over-all confidence in our teams that are competing against each other is what it takes to bring our spirit up. No one wants to cheer for a team that isn’t worth cheering for!

 

7. What stunt or stunts do you think are the hardest ones to do successfully?

The most challenging stunts are our stunt sequences for competition. We set the bar with a higher level of difficulty but perfecting each stunt and having the endurance to complete each one is what makes it so hard.

 

8. What is your favorite thing about living in Poquoson?

I like the feeling of being in a safe environment and having the opportunity to be educated through such a great school system.

 

9. What activities do you like to do in your free time?

I like going to the beach, movies, and concerts, but most importantly anything that involves being with my friends!

 

10. Do you plan to cheer after you finish high school?

I’m keeping my options open, but I will most probably dance in college rather than cheer.

Meet your Islanders

 

 

Marisa Weih

Freshman

JV Field Hockey

1. How long have you been playing field hockey for PHS?

 

One season.

 

2. What position do you play?

 

I play forward and defense.

 

3. What is your favorite thing about playing field hockey?

 

I like playing a fun sport with my friends.

 

4. I know the season hasn’t started yet, but how do you think the team will do this year?

 

I think our team is going to be good this year.

 

5. Besides yourself, who are some of the key returning players this season?

 

Mckenzie Costa, Colleen Andre, and Marisa Bocklet.

 

6. What are your plans for college after you graduate?

 

I don’t know yet.

 

7. What's on your IPod that you listen to in order to get pumped up for a game?

 

I listen to pop music with a good beat to get me pumped up for a game.

 

8. Besides field hockey, do you play any other sports?

 

I also play soccer.

 

9. What do you like best about attending PHS?

 

I am a freshman, so I haven’t attended PHS yet.

 

10. What kind of things do you like to do when you aren't playing field hockey?

 

I like to go to the beach and hang out with friends.

Hurricane Irene causes Varsity football game move

With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the east coast, the Ad's at each school have talked and decided to move Friday's 7:30 PM Football game between the homestanding Southampton Indians and the PHS Bulls to 7:30 PM on Thursday August 25th.

The regular scheduled JV contest at Poquoson Middle School between the same two teams will stay as scheduled for 6:30 PM

Meet your Islanders

 

McKenzie Costa

Freshman

1. How long have you been playing field hockey for PHS?

 

This will be my second year playing for Poquoson High Year.

 

2. What position do you play?

 

I play left forward and center mid-field.

 

3. What is your favorite thing about playing field hockey?

 

My favorite thing about playing field hockey would have to be able to play against different skill levels so I can become a better field hockey player.

 

4. I know the season hasn’t started yet, but how do you think the team will do this year?

 

We have an amazing field hockey team this year! We know when we need to be serious and we know the time to goof around.  That’s what makes this team amazing.

 

5. Besides yourself, who are some of the key returning players this season?

 

Our key player would have to be our goalie Leslie, she isn’t a returning player but without her we wouldn’t have a team! She the best!

 

6. What are your plans for college after you graduate?

 

I would like to play field hockey in college. I am interested in the physical therapy program at JMU.

 

7. What's on your IPod that you listen to in order to get pumped up for a game?

 

To get pumped for games I will listen to anything from A Day to Remember, to Hot Chelle Rae, even Justin Bieber!

 

8. Besides field hockey, do you play any other sports?

 

I also do swimming.

 

9. What do you like best about attending PHS?

 

Since this is going to be my first year at PHS I am looking forward to getting involved with school activities and other school sports.

 

10. What kind of things do you like to do when you aren't playing field hockey?

 

I like to hang out with my friends, going to the movies, listening to music, and being around my large family!

Meet your Islanders

 

Claire Kubilins

1. How long have you been playing field hockey for PHS?

4 years

 

2. What position do you play?

Center midfield

 

3. What is your favorite thing about playing field hockey?

The competition and getting to play with my friends

 

4. I know the season hasn’t started yet, but how do you think the team will do this year?

I think we’ll end up in the middle of the Bay Rivers bracket because we definitely have to potential to do well; It just depends if we believe in ourselves and put our skills to good use.

 

5. Besides yourself, who are some of the key returning players this season?

Kellie Jasinski, Sara Forrest, and Deanna Ball

 

6. What are your plans for college after you graduate?

Study Architecture at Auburn University

 

7. What's on your IPod that you listen to in order to get pumped up for a game?

The Downfall of Us All by A Day to Remember

 

8. Besides field hockey, do you play any other sports?

Soccer

 

9. What do you like best about attending PHS?

The traditions

 

10. What kind of things do you like to do when you aren't playing field hockey?

eat and hangout with my friends

Meet your Islanders

 

 

Colleen Andre

JV Field hockey

 

 

1. How long have you been playing field hockey for PHS?

I have played JV since 8^th grade but have been playing field hockey since I was 12 or 11.

2. What position do you play?

Midfield but sometimes moved to other positions if needed.

 

3. What is your favorite thing about playing field hockey?

Supporting the team and being able to play with all my friends.

 

4. I know the season hasn’t started yet, but how do you think the team will do this year?

I think our team will do well this year hopefully because we have a lot of great players who are good at playing as a team.

 

5. Besides yourself, who are some of the key returning players this season?

Everyone is a key player because each player is strong at different positions.

 

6. What are your plans for college after you graduate?

I don’t know I’m only 14.

 

7. What's on your IPod that you listen to in order to get pumped up for a game?

I listen to pop punk music and bands like The Wonder Years and Tigers jaw.

 

8. Besides field hockey, do you play any other sports?

I played JV soccer last year. I like to skim board and long board.

 

9. What do you like best about attending PHS?

I don’t know I haven’t gone to that school yet.

 

10. What kind of things do you like to do when you aren't playing field hockey?

I love to go to the beach, hang out with my friends, and listen to music.

Meet your Islanders

 

 
 

 

Name: LOGAN SWARTZ

Grade: Sophomore

 

 

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL?

 I’ve been playing for 3 years

 

WHAT POSITIONS DO YOU PLAY?

I play Running Back and Linebacker.

 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PLAYING FOOTBALL?

My favorite thing is the adrenaline you get from that first hit.

 

HOW DO YOU THINK THIS SEASON’S TEAM WILL FARE IN DISTRICT PLAY?

I think we will do well. Our team likes to be physical.

 

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT OF LAST SEASON?

Michael Roy’s field goal when the Grafton coach froze him and he still made the kick!

 

WHAT NFL TEAM IS YOUR FAVORITE?

The Baltimore Ravens

 

BESIDES FOOTBALL DO YOU PLAY ANY OTHER SPORTS?

Baseball

 

WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

Weightlifting, hanging out with my friends

 

WHAT GETS YOU PUMPED UP FOR A GAME?

Gatorade Prime… And music

 

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? 

My dad because he told me you don’t have to be big to pack a punch.

 

 

All American Cheerleaders.

 

The following cheerleaders were chosen “All American” for the 2011-2012 Season

 

 

Bottom Row (left to Right)

Ashley Vollrath, Sarah Blecher, Heather Munns, Hannah Fletcher, Amanda Evans

 

Top Row (left to Right)

Alexa Burke, Emily Davenport, Sydney Miller, Callie Ward, Christen Evans and Melissa Frazier

Q&A with Varsity Volleyball Coach Tim Hatok

 

1. How many years have you been the Varsity Volleyball coach? 

This is my first year as head coach for the varsity team.  It is my 6^th with the program. 

 

 

2. Who are some key players that are returning this year? 

Brittany Saetre will be relied upon for consistency in passing and her hitting.  We have two very good middle hitters.  Both Maggie McDevitt and Kathleen McGonigle have the experience and potential to rack up large kill totals.  Helen Costulis is going to be a setter for the first time in 2 years but she is warming to the position quickly.  I expect her to progress all season so we can run a fast offense by the end of the season.

 

 

3. What do you like most about coaching volleyball?

I enjoy the fact that it really takes all 6 players on the court to win a match.  Even if you have one player that is hitting the ball well your team really needs passers to get the ball to the setter.  Then the setter must make the set to the proper hitter.  Only then can the hitter have a ball to swing at.  It truly is a team game. 

 

 

 

 

4. What teams in the district will give you your toughest competition this year? 

Year in and year out it is Jamestown and Grafton.

 

 

5. How do you think the volleyball team will fare this season? 

I hope to be playing for the district title.  We’re going to have to feel our way as a group in the first half of the season.  We should be able to make a push into playoffs and then it will be any teams title to win.

 

Meet your Islanders

 

Name:  Nate Rhea

Grade: Senior

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL?

For about 11 years

2. WHAT POSITIONS DO YOU PLAY?

o and d line

3. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PLAYING FOOTBALL?

The adrenaline you get playing against your opponent

4. HOW DO YOU THINK THIS SEASONS TEAM WILL FARE IN DISTRICT PLAY?

We should be very good, still a very tough team.

5. WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM LAST SEASON?

Winning the state championship baby!

6. WHICH NFL TEAM IS YOUR FAVORITE?

Dolphins!

7. BESIDES FOOTBALL, DO YOU PLAY ANY OTHER SPORTS?

nope just football

8. WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

hanging out with friends, Lift, game it up on the 360 every now and then

9. WHAT GETS YOU PUMPED UP FOR A GAME?

Listening to my music

10. WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY?

My dad Jay, because he taught me to always work hard for what you want and always give it all you got