Spring Sports Captains Photo Essay

Leah Koppenhaver and Kate Lacoe
May 29, 2019

Hershey Boys Baseball Captains from left to right: Jordan Giffin, Colin Bergeren, Tyler Meister, and Griffin Jackson pose before their game against Cedar Cliff on Friday, April 5. The boys have been playing baseball together for over ten years, beginning in Hershey Little League. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)
Hershey Boys Baseball captains hold up co-captain Tyler Meister. The baseball team finished their season with a record of 8-12, falling just short of a district spot. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)
Hershey Girls Softball Captains Gabby Malena (left) and Claire Daniels (right) stand in front of the dugout before their game. Malena and Daniels are both four year varsity starters for the softball team. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)
Hershey Softball Captains and new head coach, Maria Mrozowski, at the captains meeting prior to their game against Harrisburg on Monday, April 15. Coach Mrozowski took over this season for previous head coach, Jessica Intrieri, who is on maternity leave. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)
Hershey Boys Tennis Captain, Andy Chen. The boys tennis team captured the district title on May 9, and recently ended their season with a 17-2 record after falling in the first round of states. (Broadcaster/Kate Lacoe)
Boys Track & Field Co-Captain, Matthew Abraham, posing at the final regular season meet Tuesday, May 8 at Milton Hershey. Abraham has been a member of the track team for four years, and competes in the shot put, long jump, and triple jump. (Broadcaster/Olivia Bratton)
Boys Track & Field Co-Captain, Mark Suminski, posing on Milton Hershey’s track Tuesday, May 8. Suminski plans on attending the Naval Academy in the fall to continue his track & field career. (Broadcaster/Olivia Bratton)
Girls Track & Field Co-Captain, Faith Mark. Mark has been a member of both the track and cross country team since her freshman year, and plans on beginning her collegiate running career at Flagler College in the fall. (Broadcaster/Olivia Bratton)
Girls Track & Field Co-Captain, Maliyah Paynter, smiling after her last regular season meet Tuesday, May 8. Paynter will continue her Track and Field career next fall at Davidson college. (Broadcaster/Olivia Bratton)
Hershey Boys Lacrosse Captains Mark Sickler (left) and Elijah Duck (right) before practice on Wednesday, May 15. The boys finished their regular season with a 12-6 record, and they recently won the district championship May 23. (Broadcaster/Kate Lacoe)
Hershey Girls Lacrosse Captains Elaina Joyner (left) and Elizabeth Newman (Right). They both will continue their lacrosse careers next year, Joyner at Rollins College and Newman at Lock Haven University. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)