Athletes of the Week Ending 1/17
The following students have been named Athletes of the Week ending Jan 17:
Joe Flach ‘26 - Basketball - It hasn’t been the easiest season for senior guard Joe Flach. In just the second practice of the year, Joe suffered a significant ankle sprain that sidelined him until late December. During that stretch, he never wavered, embracing a leadership role and consistently finding ways to support, guide, and encourage his teammates from the bench. Since returning, Joe has been asked to fill a variety of roles, and he’s done so with toughness and versatility. He’s a gritty defender, a strong rebounder, a skilled passer, and has a knack for knocking down timely corner threes when the team needs them most. Last week, Joe was inserted into the starting lineup to fill the void left by an injured player. In his first career start, Flach made key plays on both ends of the floor, helping the Blue Devils snap a four-game skid with a big win over Episcopal. We know we can count on Joe to help lead us through the rest of the season and always give 100%!
Alex Luce ‘27 - Ice Hockey - Alex delivered an outstanding week in net for the Blue Devils. On Wednesday at Hill, he turned aside 31 of 32 shots, backstopping the team to a convincing 5-1 victory. He followed that up on Friday with a great performance against Lawrenceville with 34 saves on 37 shots in a hard-fought 3-2 defeat. Now 2-1-1 on the season, Alex’s confident and poised presence in goal consistently settles the team. His composure gives his teammates the confidence to play aggressively and trust the structure in front of them whenever he’s in the net for the Blue Devils. Way to go, Alex!
Colin Golden ‘29 - Basketball - Colin has been a standout player for the Blue Devils 3rd team in recent games, contributing on both ends of the floor. He brings a strong blend of size, shooting, and physicality that allows him to create match-up difficulties for our opponents. The team has won back-to-back games heading into a triple header matchup at Malvern tomorrow! Go get ‘em, Colin!
Jack Mellor ‘30 - Basketball - Jack had 5 crucial points last week during the second half vs GA and also tallied 3 steals and multiple big time rebounds in a 51-31 win for the Devils. His hard-nosed play and aggressive defense make him a formidable opponent, and we appreciate the hard work he puts into practice every day to improve. Jack’s leadership has been excellent, and we are excited to see what the future holds for him!
Clara Dews ‘32 - Squash - Clara delivered an outstanding performance against a tough Agnes Irwin JV squad last week, earning the team’s only win of the match. She played with focus, confidence, and determination from start to finish, and we know she will continue to put in the work and effort needed for future success! Great job, Clara!
Grant Ramer ‘32 - Basketball - Whether it is scoring points, defending, distributing the ball, or rebounding, Grant consistently plays with great energy and resilience. He is a constant source of hustle and tenacity that has helped the JV B team both on and off the court. We appreciate his determination to strive for improvement daily, and we look forward to having Grant help lead us in the second round of Inter-Ac play. As the great Babe Ruth once said, “It is hard to beat a person who never gives up”. Keep up the awesome work, Grant!