Andover High 2021 winter sports previews

Boys Basketball

2019-20 season: 13-8, lost D1 North first round

Returning starters (2): Aidan Cammann, 6-9, Jr., forward; Richie Shahtanian, 6-0, Jr., guard

Returning lettermen: Ryan Grecco, 6-3, Sr., center; Jack Cloutier, 6-1, Sr., guard; Jared Moses, 6-0, Sr., guard, Zayn Aruri, 6-0, Sr., guard; Logan Satlow, 6-6, Jr., center; Ryan MacLellan, 5-11, Soph., guard; Lincoln Beal, 6-0, Soph., guard

Promising newcomers: Luke Poirier, 6-1, Sr., guard; Jonathan Briggs, 5-10, Jr., guard; Gavin LeBrun, 5-10, Jr., guard; Rohit Srinivasan, 5-10, Soph., guard; Danny Resendiz, 6-0, Frosh., guard

Captains: Aidan Cammann, Zayn Aruri, Ryan Grecco

Returning scoring leaders: Aidan Cammann 13.7, Richie Shahtanian 8.0 (40 3’s)

Returning honorees: Aidan Cammann, All-MVC

Fast facts: Coaches Carol Martini, a retired Andover teacher, and Mike Trovato, who has young kids, took the year off coaching due to COVID concerns. ... New assistant D.J. Fazio is Dave’s son. He’s a former starting AHS and Emmanuel College point guard and has coached summer league ball for the Golden Warriors. ... New freshman coach Mike Scarfo, a personal trainer, was a volunteer assistant the past couple seasons. ... Andover boasts junior twin towers in Aidan Cammann and much improved 6-6 Logan Satlow. Cammann has grown three inches to 6-9. Merrimack, where his mother is the swim coach, has offered. The Ivy Leagues are very interested, too. Mom (Erin, volleyball, swimming) and Dad (Casey, basketball) were stars at Yale. ... Luke Poirier transferred from St. John’s Prep, where he started as a junior. ... Jonathan Briggs’ brother, Mike, played for Fazio. ... Dave Fazio has 475 wins at Andover. According to the MBCA website, only 23 Mass. coaches have 500 wins.

Assistant coaches: D.J. Fazio, Pat Murnane, Mike Scarfo

Coach Dave Fazio: (32nd year, 475-228)

Girls Basketball

2019-20 season: 19-6, Co-Div. 1 state champions

Returning starters (3): Tatum Shaw, 5-8, Sr., guard, All-MVC; Anna Foley, 6-2, Soph., forward, All-MVC; Amelia Hanscom, 5-9, Soph., guard

Returning lettermen: Paige Gillette, 5-5, Sr., guard; Yaribel Peña, 5-4, Jr. guard; Tess Gobiel, 5-5, Jr., guard; Hailey Doherty, 5-5, Jr., guard; Morgan Shirley, 5-9, Jr., forward; Marissa Kobelski, 5-10, Soph., guard; Kathleen Yates, 5-8, Soph., forward

Newcomers: Abby Osborner, 5-9. Soph., forward; Ari White, 5-7, Soph., forward

Fast facts: Paige Gillette is an All-Scholastic field hockey goalie and the brother of current Merrimack College pitcher Cedric Gillette. ... Tatum Shaw’s cousin is UFC (mixed martial arts) superstar Calvin Kattar. Shaw averaged 15.8 points last year and Anna Foley had a fine freshman campaign, averaging 10.1.

Assistants: Connor Arnold (JV), Kerry Cashman, Eddie Abbott (freshmen)

Coach Alan Hibino: (4th year, 48-22)

Boys Hockey

2019-20: 9-10-2, lost D1 North first round

Returning lettermen: Jake Brezner, Sr., goalie; Tanner O’Sullivan, Sr., defense; Aidan Lareau, Sr., defense; Anton Pace, Sr., forward; Anthony Previte, Sr., forward; Timmy Kobelski, Sr., forward; Steve Ingram, Sr., forward; Luke Vaccaro, Sr., forward; Ryan O’Sullivan, Sr., forward; Benji Miragliotta, Sr., forward; Billy Moulton, Sr., forward; Matt Devaney, Sr., forward; JJ Quill, Jr., goalie; Liam Blake, Jr., goalie; Nate Byers, Jr., defense

Promising newcomers: Trevor Ring, Sr., defense; Jacob Fabiani, Sr., defense; Tyler Walles, Jr., defense; Reuben Osborn, Jr., forward; Aidan Magner, Jr., forward; Jonny Lynch, Soph., forward; Bearden Archambault, Soph., forward; Matt Trudell, Frosh., forward; Nolan Marsters, Frosh, defense

Captains: Anton Pace, Anthony Previte, Timmy Kobelski, Steve Ingram

Returning goal leader: Steve Ingram 21

Returning honorees: Steve Ingram All-MVC/DCL

Fast facts: All-MVC/DCL defenseman Tommy Tavenner transferred to prep power Pingree over the summer. ... Steve Ingram led Andover to the team title at the MVC Golf Day — a replacement for the cancelled MVC Championship — this past fall, shooting a team-best 73. He also runs his own landscaping company. ... Goalies Jake Brezner and JJ Quill each had two shutouts last winter. ... Kevin Drew was named MVC/DCL Division 1 Coach of the Year last winter, his first season as Andover boys coach after five seasons as Golden Warriors girls hockey coach (58-39-12 record). ... Anthony Previte was an Eagle-Tribune soccer All-Star this fall, while Anton Pace and Ryan O’Sullivan were honorable mentions.

Coach: Kevin Drew (2nd year, 9-10-2)

Girls Hockey

2019-20: 11-7-4, lost D1 first round

Returning players: Hanna Medwar, Sr., forward; Lilly Reeves, Sr., forward; Kaitlyn Cormier, Sr., defense; Kalli Archambault, Sr., forward; Grace Kiley, Sr., forward; Kiara McCormick, Sr., defense; Vanessa Pierni, Sr., defense; Kelsey Dennehy, Sr., forward; Kelley Ross, Sr., forward; Ashley Chiango, Jr., defense; Abigail Murnane, Jr., defense; Emily Addesa, Jr., Forward; Jacqueline Haney, Jr., defense; Lauren Adams, Jr., Forward; Lillian Jagger, Jr., goalie; Eliza O’Sullivan, Soph., Forward; Margaret Mullen, Soph., goalie; Amy Pinkham, Soph., defense; Rose MaClean, Soph., Forward

Captains: TBA

Returning goal leader: Lauren Adams 19, Kalli Archambault 5

Returning honorees: All-MVC/DCL Division 1

Fast facts: Lauren Adams has 39 goals in two varsity seasons. ... Hanna Medwar is a field hockey star. She scored 56 goals in four varsity field hockey seasons, and will play college field hockey at Middlebury. ... Kallie Archambault scored a highlight-reel overtime goal against then-defending Division 1 state champ Methuen/Tewksbury last winter. ... Goalie Lillian Jagger delivered four shutouts last winter.

Coach: Tyler Vigue (2nd year, 11-7-4)

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