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GHS Athletes of the Month for 2011 - 2012

At the end of each month, the varsity coach of each in-season sport nominates one player from his/her program that deserves to be recognized for their outstanding athletic accomplishments during the month. A selection committee determines the award winners based on the nominations of the coaches. Each student athlete of the month receives an engraved plaque that is purchased by Sideliners.

DECEMBER ATHLETES

Emily Taylor & Ray Sherwood

Emily is a senior and captain of the girls indoor track team. Emily has run consistently well this month, finishing in the top positions of the events that she competes in which include the 1600m and the 1000m. Notable finishes for Emily this month include 1st place at the SCC Developmental meet and the Wilton Reindeer Relays, and a 2nd place finish at the Shoreline Coaches invitational all in the 1600m event. Other achievements for Emily include one of the top 5 mile(1600m) times in the state this year. Emily is the daughter of Pat and Randall Taylor.

Ray is a senior and one of the captains of the wrestling team. For the month of December his personal record was 15-0. Five of those bouts he won by pins. Ray was also champion of his weight class at the Guilford Invitational Tournament this past December. He is a very dedicated wrestler whose year round hard work is now paying off. He is primed for more accomplishments this season. He is the son of Lisa and Raymond Sherwood.

NOVEMBER ATHLETES

Corinne Sejourne & Matt Hoey

Corinne is a senior member of the girls cross country team. Her steady performances this season were instrumental in leading the team into the SCC, State Class MM and State Open Championship meets. She had an outstanding performance in the State Open meet where she was the first one across the finish line for Guilford. Corinne was selected to the All-Hammonasset and All-State teams. She is the daughter of Kate and Eric Sejourne.

Matt is a senior and one of the captains of the football team. He led the team to a 2-2 finish through the end of the season. For the month of November, offensively Matt rushed for 240 yards on 38 carries scoring 4 touchdowns and had 6 receptions for 110 yards scoring 2 touchdowns. Defensively, he had 6 tackles and 1 interception as a cornerback. Matt has played tough all around this year and has had a great season earning himself SCC All-Conference honors offensively. He is the son of Cheryl and Matt Hoey.

OCTOBER ATHLETES

Leigh Rooney & Kevin Jacobsen

Leigh Rooney is a senior co-captain of the field hockey team. She has been a varsity starter for 3 years. In the month of October Leigh led her team to an 8 - 2 record. Her statistics include 12 goals and 6 assists in 10 games from the midfield position this month. As a captain, Leigh has led her team by example both in the classroom and on the field this season. Individual honors awarded Leigh this year include selections to the All SCC First Team, All State 2nd team and New Haven Register All-Area. Leigh is the daughter of Tracy and Lawrence Rooney.

Kevin Jacobsen is a senior and co-captain of the boys’ soccer team. For the month of October his stats include 6 goals and 9 assists. Kevin has led the team to a 9 - 2 - 5 record thus far this season. He has been the backbone of the team all season. Individual honors awarded Kevin this year include selections to the All Hammonassett Team, All-State team and New Haven Register All-Area. Kevin is the son of Kathy and Bruce Jacobsen.

SEPTEMBER ATHLETES

Marissa Mormile & Kevin Maguire

Marissa is a senior captain of the girls’ soccer team. On the field she plays central defense, and her performance helped the defense record 3 shutouts and an overall record of 4-1-1 this month. Marissa has come back strong this year after an ACL tear the previous year. Her contributions have helped the team give up less than 1 goal a game thus far. Marissa plays an important role both on and off the field as both a leader and a player. She is the daughter of Carole and Michael Mormile.

Kevin is a senior and co-captain of the boy’s cross country team. He led his team to a 7-0 record for September. Individually, Kevin placed first in 3 meets all of which were against SCC Conference teams. Those meets included teams such as; Branford, Foran, Wilbur Cross, Hamden, Jonathan Law and Cheshire. As a team leader Kevin paces the team and sets the bar high. He is the son of Christine and Matthew Maguire.

Archives of Previous Years Athletes of the Month

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