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Varsity Basketball

Prep's varsity basketball team hosted league-leading and the number five team in the area, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes on January 14. The Hoyas started strong and led the Saints, 19-18 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes held Prep to one point and took a 40-19 lead into the half. The Saints would go on to win, 77-41.

On Friday, Prep traveled to Bethesda to take on rival Landon. Both teams came out strong offensively and the game was tied at 16 at the end of the first quarter. Landon took a three-point lead in the second quarter and led 35-32 at the half. Prep held Landon to only 10 points in the third quarter and took a five-point lead heading into the final quarter. Prep held on for the 67-61 victory. Prep was led by Quentin Southall '20 (12 points) and AJ Thomas '22 (12 points).

On Sunday, Prep played in the 8^th annual Shepherd Foundation Hoops Classic at St. John's College High School. Prep took on the host Cadets. St. John's would go on to win, 66-34.

The Hoyas travel to Alexandria, Virginia tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, to take on Episcopal High School at 6:00 p.m. Prep will travel to Northwest, Washington, D.C., on Friday, January 24 to take on St. Albans at 7:30 p.m.

Prep is 6-11 on the year and 1-3 in the I.A.C.

Varsity Hockey

Prep's varsity hockey team hosted rival Gonzaga on Wednesday at Rockville Arena.

After ending the first quarter tied at one, both teams would add a goal in the second period. With the game tied at two, Prep would score the go-ahead goal and hold one for the 3-2 win over the Eagles. Prep was led by Seamus McNally '23 (1 goal and 1 assist), Alex Chaconas '20 (1 goal), Patrick Fitzgerald '21 (1 assist), and JB Vito '23 (1 assist).

Prep takes on Landon this Friday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Cabin John Ice Rink.

Prep is 7-2 on the year and ranked number three in the area by The Washington Post.

Varsity Wrestling

The Hoyas traveled to Potomac, Maryland to take on Bullis in an I.A.C. league match. Bullis would go on win the match, 61-18.

Over the weekend, Prep in the Warpath Invitational and the Escape the Rock tournaments.

In the Warpath Invitational, Prep placed 12^th as a team. Three Hoyas placed in their respective weight classes:

Mateo Aguilar '20 – 3^rd Place

Tank Spelta '23 – 4^th Place

Alex Munoz '22 – 5^th Place

Kyonte Hamilton '21 continued his impressive season by capturing his respective weight class at the prestigious Escape the Rock tournament.

Prep will travel to Alexandria, Virginia this Wednesday, January 22 to take on St. Stephen's & St. Agnes at 5:30 p.m. The Hoyas will host Landon on Friday, January 24 at 5:00 p.m. Prep will host the annual Sharknado Tournament on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the arena.

Swimming and Diving

The Georgetown Prep Swimming and Diving hosted DeMatha and the Heights on January 16.

Prep defeated the Heights 105 – 80. The Hoyas defeated DeMatha, 110 – 73.

Over the weekend, Prep traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to compete in the National Catholic High School Championships at Loyola University. The Hoyas placed second overall with a combined team score of 288.

1.Gonzaga – 336 points

2.Georgetown Prep – 288 points

3.Loyola Blakefield – 282 points

4.St. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio) – 244 points

Prep will host the I.A.C. Championships on Wednesday, January 22 at 4:00 p.m.

Indoor Track

Prep's indoor track and field team traveled to Alexandria to compete in the Maroon and Black Relays at Episcopal High School. The Hoyas placed 2^nd overall.

Nick Aiello '21 took first in the long jump by nearly two feet with a strong early season leap of 20''1.5".

Daniel Atayi '22, Nathaniel Atayi '22. Alejandro Rojas '22, and Joe
Raza '22 4 x 800 meter relay team won with a time of 8:57.64.

Aaron Milton '21 came out on top of a three man tiebreaker for first in the high jump with a 5'6" bounce.

Aiello returned to team up with Josh Brown '20, C.J. Arce '21, and Will Muscatello '20 in sprinting to a second place performance in the 4 x 200 meter relay.

The distance medley team, featuring Matthew Strong '21, Nathaniel
Atayi '22, Teddy Kavanagh '23, and Joe Raza '22, also finished second.

Isaiah West '21 placed third in the 55 meter field in 6.86 seconds.

The 4 x 400 meter relay team of Brown, Rojas, Daniel Atayi '22, and Milton, wrapped up the day with a third place finish.

Prep will host the Last Track to Philly Meet on Saturday, January 25 beginning at 8:15 a.m.

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Go Prep!

Dan Paro '79
Athletic Director

Varsity Basketball

Prep's varsity basketball team opened their I.A.C. schedule on Wednesday at home against St. Albans. Prep led 11-8 at the end of the first quarter and 25-23 at the half. In the third quarter, Prep built a five-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. St. Albans cut the Prep lead to two points and scored late to force overtime.

In the extra session, St. Albans outscored Prep 14-8 to earn the 66-59 victory.

On Friday evening, Prep hosted Bullis. The Bulldogs got off to a quick start and led 20-5 at the end of the first quarter. Bullis continued its strong defense play in the first half and led 32-13 at the half. Bullis would go on to win, 67-40. Prep was led by A.J. Thomas '22 (8 points) and Stefan Marcelle '22 (8 points).

The Hoyas host St. Stephen's & St. Agnes on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m. Prep will travel to Bethesda on Friday, January 17 to take on Landon at 7:30 p.m.

Prep is 5-9 on the year and 0-2 in the I.A.C.

Varsity Hockey

Prep's varsity hockey team went 2-0 last week.

On January 8, Prep took on DeMatha Catholic. Prep's offense capitalized on early scoring opportunities. Prep went on to win, 6-3.

On Friday, Prep traveled to Washington, D.C., to take on St. Albans Bulldogs at Fort DuPont. The game was filled with penalties on both sides, with three 5 v 3's occurring.

Prep's offense was led by Matt Scola '20 and Patrick Fitzgerald '21, who each had one goal and one assist, while the defense stood tall, with Elon Granston '20 having several clutch saves and saving 25/26 shots. Prep would go on to win, 4-1.

Prep is 6-2 on the year and ranked number six in the area by The Washington Post.

Varsity Wrestling

The Hoyas traveled to Northwest, Washington, D.C., for the team's first I.A.C. match of the year against St. Albans. Prep dominated the match and went on to win, 51-27.

Over the weekend, Prep competed in the Ed Cressel Classic. Prep placed 14^th overall as a team.

Kyonte Hamilton '21 continued his impressive season by capturing his respective weight class. He was named OW Upper Weights Wrestler of the Tournament.

Prep will travel to Potomac, Maryland on Wednesday, January 15 for an I.A.C. match against Bullis at 5:00 p.m.

Prep will travel to Franklin High School in Reisterstown, Maryland on Friday, January 17 for the 2020 Warpath Invitational. On Saturday, January 18, Prep will compete in the Escape the Rock Invitational in Holland, Pennsylvania.

Swimming and Diving

The Georgetown Prep Swimming and Diving team hosted Good Counsel on January 8.

The Hoyas won 9 of 11 events. David Fitch'21 broke the 100 fly pool record held by Brady Fox '09.

On Saturday, Prep hosted Gonzaga. The meet was back and forth until Prep got to the 100 back when the Hoyas secured the victory.

Prep will host DeMatha Catholic and the Heights on Thursday, January 16 at 4:00 p.m. The Hoyas will compete in the National Catholic Championships at Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland this Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19.

Indoor Track

Prep will host the "Run and Gun" meet this Wednesday, January 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Hanley Center's Field House. Prep will travel to Alexandria, Virginia on Friday, January 17 to compete in an invitational at Episcopal High School at 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Games

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Varsity Hockey Schedule

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Go Prep!

Dan Paro '79
Athletic Director

Varsity Basketball

Prep's varsity basketball team hosted Thurgood Marshall on December 23. Thurgood Marshall led at the half by four (30-26), but Prep's offense came alive in the second half. Prep would score 33 second half points en route to a 59-54 victory. Prep was led by Quentin Southall '20 (16 points) and Stefan Marcelle '22 (10 points).

After Christmas, Prep participated in the DeMatha Christmas Tournament. Prep took on Charlotte Christian School in the first round. Charlotte Christian took an early nine-point lead, before the Hoyas fought back in the second quarter. Prep cut the lead to five before Charlotte Christian extend its lead to 10 points heading into the half. In the second half, Prep was never able to get within eight points. Charlotte Christian would go on to win, 64-53. The Hoyas were led by Mark Llewellyn '20 (25 points) and Ben Woodward '23 (9 points).

In the next consolation game, Prep took on the Canterbury School. Prep led Canterbury by one-point (19-18) after the first quarter. Canterbury held Prep to only 12 second quarter points and took a 32-31 lead into the half. In the second half, Prep and Canterbury exchanged leads, but Canterbury held on for the 68-65 win. Prep was led by Woodward (16 points), Bryce Sewell '22 (15 points), and Llewellyn (14 points).

In their final game, Prep took on J.L. Mann. After a low-scoring first quarter, Prep scored 13 points in the second quarter, but trailed 18-17 at the half. After a relatively even third quarter, Prep scored 22 points in the fourth quarter and held J.L. Mann to only nine. Prep would go on to win, 53-43. The Hoyas were led by A.J. Thomas '22 (14 points) and classmate Sewell (13 points).

On January 4, Prep took on Maret at St. Andrews in the I.A.C – M.A.C. Challenge. Maret took a 11-6 led at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to ten at the half. In the second half, Prep cut the Maret lead to single digits, but the Frogs held on for the 59-47 win.

The Hoyas open I.A.C. conference play on Tuesday, January 7 at home against St. Albans at 6:00 p.m. Prep will host Bullis on Friday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Prep is 5-7 on the year.

Varsity Hockey

Prep played St. John's in an exhibition on January 3. St. John's, ranked #2 in the D.C. area, and the Hoyas battled through the first two periods. In the third period, the Hoyas scored the go ahead goal and went on to win, 4-3.

Prep continues MAPHL play on Wednesday, January 8 against DeMatha at Rockville Ice Arena at 5:50 p.m. The Hoyas will take on St. Albans on Friday, January 10.

Prep is 5-2 on the year and ranked number five in the area by The Washington Post.

Varsity Wrestling

The Hoyas took part in the Beast of the East Tournament December 21-22 at the University of Delaware.

Kyonte Hamilton '21 continued his remarkable season with a championship in the 220 lb. division in the prestigious and national Beast of the East Tournament.

Prep also competed in the Sidwell Friends Tournament on December 22. Prep placed fourth as a team. Individual results included:

Tank Spelta '23 (First Place)

Alex Munoz '22 (First Place)

Carter Tinsley '22 (Second Place)

Mateo Aguilar '20 (Third Place)

Declan Keating '20 (Fourth Place)

On December 28, Prep competed in the Mount Mat Madness Tournament at Mount St. Joseph's High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Prep placed 21^st overall.

Hamilton won the 220 lb. division.

Prep participated in the HUB Cup this past weekend. Prep placed 11^th overall.

Hamilton continued his winning ways, capturing his division's title. He was also awarded the tournament's Outstanding Wrestler Award. Spelta placed third and Keating placed fifth in their respective weight classes.

Prep will travel to Northwest, Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 8 for a match against St. Albans at 5:00 p.m.

Prep will to Virginia High School in Bristol, Virginia to compete in the 2020 Ed Cressel Classic on Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11.

Swimming and Diving

The varsity swimming and diving team was off for Christmas Break.

Prep will host Good Counsel tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7 then on January 11, Prep will swim against Gonzaga at home at 11:00 a.m.

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Go Prep!

Dan Paro '79
Athletic Director

Varsity Basketball

Prep's varsity basketball participated in the annual DC Classic hosted by Gonzaga College High School.

In the first round on December 13, Prep took on Knoxville Catholic High School. Prep started off the game strong offensively and led 19-14 at the end of the first quarter. Knoxville Catholic battled back in the second quarter to take a 29-28 halftime lead.

After a low scoring third quarter, Knoxville Catholic entered the fourth quarter with a 37-36 lead. Both teams battled down the stretch, but Knoxville Catholic held on for the two-point, 49-47, victory.

On December 14, Prep took on Gonzaga Preparatory School from Spokane, Washington. Both teams started slow and the game stood at nine apiece at the end of the first quarter. Gonzaga Prep's offense came alive in the second quarter and they took a 29-19 lead into halftime. In the After another low scoring third quarter, Prep trailed by 12 entering the fourth quarter. Prep was able to get Gonzaga Prep's lead to single digits, but Gonzaga Prep would go on to win, 46-35.

In their final game in the DC Classic, Prep took on the McDonogh School from Baltimore, Maryland. The Hoyas rebounded and posted a 55-46 victory.

Prep is off this week for exams. The Hoyas will host Thurgood Marshall on Monday, December 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Prep is 3-4 on the year.

Varsity Hockey

The varsity hockey team took on Calvert Hall on December 11 at Rockville Ice Arena. The Hoyas controlled the game from the opening faceoff and went on to win, 5-0. Senior goaltender, Elon Granston '20, posted his first shutout of the season.

On December 13, Prep played St. John's College High School at Rockville Ice Arena. In an offensive battle, the Hoyas fell to the Cadets, 7-6.

Prep is off this week for exams.

Prep plays St. John's in an exhibition on January 3 before heading back into MAPHL play on January 8 against DeMatha.

Varsity Wrestling

The Hoyas took part in a tournament at Walsh Jesuit in Ohio this weekend. Kyonte Hamilton '21 placed third in the highly competitive tournament.

Prep is off this week for exams.

Prep will take part in the Beast of the East Tournament December 21-22 at the University of Delaware. Prep will also participate in the Sidwell Friends Tournament on December 21.

Swimming and Diving

The varsity swimming and diving team hosted Bishop O'Connell on December 10.

The Hoyas won 138-53 to improve to 5-0 on the season. We won 11 of the 12 events, we also went 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd in diving, 100 fly and 100 br. We also finished 1^st and 2^nd in 7 of the 12 events. The highlight of the meet was Brett Feyerick '21, who had just returned from competing at the U.S. open in Atlanta, breaking both the team and pool records in the 100 backstroke. He went 48.60 to break Josh Hafkins team record from 2007 and Jack Conger of Good Counsel pool record from 2012.

Prep is off this week for exams.

Up next will be Good Counsel on January 7t then on January 11 we will swim against Gonzaga.

Upcoming Games

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Varsity Basketball Schedule

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Go Prep!

Dan Paro '79
Athletic Director

Varsity Basketball

Prep's varsity basketball team hosted Avalon on December 2 in the team's home opener.

After a close first quarter, the Hoyas scored 23 second-quarter points and led 38-22 at the half.

Avalon cut the Prep lead to 10 in the third quarter before the Hoyas extended their lead to 14 points entering the fourth quarter. Prep would go on to win, 76-59. The Hoyas were led by Mark Llewellyn '20 (21 points), Stefan Marcelle '22 (19 points), and Matthew Akers '21 (11 points).

On December 4, Prep traveled to Potomac to take on St. Andrew's. St. Andrew's took an early lead and never looked back. They led the Hoyas 57-27 at the half and went on to win, 89-52. The Hoyas were led by Ben Woodward '23 (19 points) and Akers (12 points).

Prep will host Flint Hill on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. Prep will take part in the DC Classic this weekend hosted by Gonzaga. Prep will play Knoxville Catholic on December 13 at 3:15 p.m. at Gonzaga.

Prep is 2-1 on the year.

Varsity Hockey

Prep hockey took on Bishop O'Connell High School on December 4 at Medstar in Northern Virginia. Prep would go on to defeat O'Connell, 5-3.

Prep played Mount Saint Joseph's High School on December 6 and dominated the game from the opening faceoff. Prep would go on to win, 8-2.

The Hoyas take on Calvert Hall this Wednesday, December 11 at 5:50 p.m. at Rockville Ice Arena. Prep will play St. John's College High School this Friday, December 13 at 5:35 p.m. at Rockville Ice Arena.

Prep is 3-1 on the year. The Hoyas are ranked #6 in the area by The Washington Post.

Varsity Wrestling

Prep wrestling took part in the Ray Oliver Tournament at McDonogh High School in Baltimore, Maryland on December 7.

Overall, the Hoyas placed 10^th as a team at the meet. Prep had three individual wrestlers who placed at the meet.

Kyonte Hamilton '21 won his weight class.

Alex Munoz '22 placed fifth while Sean Yousefi '20 placed sixth.

The Hoyas will take part in a tournament at Walsh Jesuit in Ohio this weekend.

Swimming and Diving

Prep's swimming and diving team returned to the pool after the Thanksgiving break.

The Hoyas hosted St. John's College High School and won all 12 events in the meet. In addition, Prep swimmers also finished second in nine of the 12 events.

Prep would go on to win 138-48. Read the meet's full results here.

Prep will host Bishop O'Connell High School on Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Games

Varsity Basketball Schedule

Varsity Hockey Schedule

Varsity Wrestling Schedule

Swimming and Diving Schedule

Go Prep!

Dan Paro '79
Athletic Director