The arrival of spring doesn’t just signal warmer weather and longer days; it marks the beginning of a new chapter in leadership. Across fields, courts, and tracks, this season’s captains are stepping into roles that go far beyond their sports, setting the tone for teamwork, resilience, and school pride.
The boys lacrosse captains are seniors Shane Trevethan, Alex Testani, Thomas Mahon, and Cooper Fitzpatrick. The girls’ lacrosse team captains are seniors Alexa White, Shea Pangu, Lily Magnuson, Maddie Heitmann, and Kylie Posey.
‘‘My favorite thing about being a captain is getting to be a voice on the team that younger girls can look up to and go to for advice,” says Pangu.
Being a lacrosse captain means more than just having skills with your stick. The game itself is fast and physically demanding, which means captains must think quickly and stay composed under pressure. Their leadership shapes not only the outcome of the season, but the experience of everyone on the team.
”My responsibility as a captain is talking about the themes at practice and talking to the coach every Wednesday on how the team is doing and anything we need to do,” says Trevethan.
The boys’ track captains are seniors Kellen Kirker, Mike Rich, and juniors Daniel Orozco and Cam Riedel. The girls’ track captains are seniors Daniela Boutote, Kayla Johnson, and Gianna Capozzi
“My favorite thing about being a captain is being able to use my position to work with my coaches and teammates to improve the program and to improve upon my own success in my events,” says Orozco.
A track captain’s leadership starts with setting the standard. Whether it’s exploding out of the blocks or running miles, they show up ready to work, push through the tough workouts, and put in the work.
“The process of becoming a captain is just working hard and making sure my work doesn’t go unnoticed and that I’m not just flying under the radar,” says Boutote.
The softball captains are seniors Abby Corris, Olivia Gregory, and Maya Fallon-Silva. The baseball captains are seniors Kyle Viesselman and Michael Breunig.
“My favorite thing about being a captain is helping the underclassmen and teaching them responsibilities and making sure people are ready for games and staying focused,” says Breunig.
This Is What They Play For: The baseball team celebrates a double made by junior John Johnson. April 23, 2026. Photo courtesy: Maria Crocco via Splitzone Photography.Whether it’s making big plays or getting a home run, baseball and softball are games of quick reactions and constant communication, and captains play a major role in keeping everyone connected and ready.
“My responsibility as a captain is to keep the team in check and coordinate practices, and lead on and off the field,” says Fallon-Silva.
The girls’ tennis captains are senior Thao Pham and junior Sruthi Kommana. The boys’ tennis captain is senior Andrew Tang.
“I became a captain by playing tennis for three years, and because of seniority, that was mostly how I obtained the captain role and connected with my teammates for years,” says Tang.
Tennis requires mental toughness, and captains show their teammates how to stay composed, focused, and resilient, even during long matches or tough losses.
“I love giving inspirational speeches before the games to hype the girls up, and I love watching them all improve throughout the season,” Pham states.
The spring captains embody the spirit of the season, growth, resilience, and new beginnings. They guide their teams through challenges, celebrate successes, and create a culture where everyone can thrive.
In the end, spring captains aren’t just remembered for their performance, but for how they led, inspired, and shaped their teams into something stronger together.
