Category: Covering the Field

Brenna Gorman is a leader. It is one of the first assets that CVU head lacrosse coach Erin Malone notes when asked about her senior midfielder. “Last week Brenna was named co-captain of the lacrosse team and it makes a lot of sense that her teammates selected her as their leader. On the field Brenna… Read More

By Sheri Duff Marvin Muller is enthusiastic. And that’s putting it lightly. Champlain Valley Union (CVU) Nordic coach Sarah Strack announced, “It was absolutely delightful to have Marvin on the team this year. He is a wonderful person and a great addition to the team. His enthusiasm for the sport and his joy in participating… Read More

Emma Hamilton is a dynamo. Among other accolades Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head Nordic coach Sarah Strack describes Hamilton as a terrific skier who has worked hard during her four years on the team. “Emma’s determination and hard work during the off season has steadily improved her results every year,” coach Strack continued.  “She capped… Read More

Elspeth Grasso is an integral part of the girls basketball team’s success this year. Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head coach Ute Otely explains why. “Els has provided strong senior leadership as our starting point guard and captain. She is tough as nails and doesn’t shy away from physical play,” she continues. “Els is a steady ball-handler, a quick… Read More

Champlain Valley Union head gymnastic coach Bob Abbott describes Megan Kloeckner as having a strong work ethic. Among other accolades coach Abbott shares that, “Megan is an independent, focused worker. She gets her work done quietly and always keeps herself busy,” he commented.  “In addition to her great work ethic, she goes out of her… Read More

Zach Holman is politically correct. “The one thing about Zach that stands out for me has everything to do with him as a person and nothing to do with him as an athlete,” said Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head alpine ski coach Mike Minnerly. “Involved in student government when the alpine team was on the… Read More

Alex Krupp is a spark. Actually Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head girls basketball coach Ute Otley calls Alex the team’s energizer or spark. “Alex’s speed and defensive intensity usually cranks up the level of her play and that of her teammates, and she is a crowd favorite. That is partly because Alex is tiny at… Read More

By Sheri Duff Michelle Perry is impressive. At least that’s how Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head girls ice hockey coach Ben Psaros begins to describe his senior forward. “Michelle is a vibrant, eccentric, funky young woman. She has one of the best shots on the team, solidifies our second line wing core, and continues to… Read More

By Sheri Duff Ezra Pasackow is a leader. In fact, Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head Nordic coach Sarah Strack describes her senior assistant captain as a great team leader and role model. And that’s not all. “Ezra motivates and pushes the skiers on the team to achieve their best. He works hard in practices and… Read More

By Sheri Duff Grace Carey is driven. Among other accolades, Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head gymnastics coach Bob Abbott shares that “Although I’ve only known Grace for a little over a month she is a very strong and driven gymnast. She is also one of three captains for the CVU gymnastics team. As a first… Read More