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1 | HOLY NAMES ACADEMY: COUGAR CORNER | JANUARY 6, 2022
Winter Sports Are Off and Running!
Winter is here for Cougar athletes! Basketball, bowling, and gymnastics are all underway, with schedules and results
available on the HNA Athletics Website and www.metroleaguewa.org.
BASKETBALL
HIGHLIGHTS : The HNA basketball program is off to a
strong start, winning their first three games of the
season. The varsity team (pictured left) features three
talented 9th graders this year. The team has had strong
performances from Pinky Siale, EJ Ovena, and Christina
Jones.
The JV team is coached by alum and former basketball
standout, Rachel Francisco ’17. The team went into the
holiday break with a winning record!
Due to a large turnout, HNA has a JVC team again,
which has their first home game of the season on Friday,
January 14.
Stream HNA Home Basketball Games LIVE
HNA streams all home games to the Holy Names Academy Athletics YouTube page.
Be sure to subscribe to our channel and watch the Cougars play from the comfort of your own home!
BOWLING
RECORD: The Holy Rollers were 5-1 has they headed into the
holiday break. The varsity team is currently tied for first place in the
Metro League.
HIGHLIGHTS: The Holy Rollers have the top scores so far this
season with a 747 game score and a 1631 series score. Senior Rylie
Shaeffer has the top game score with a 201 in her match versus
Seattle Prep!
STANDOUTS: The top two-game-series scores are Seniors Lucy
Nord with a 335 and Rylie Shaeffer with a 358, and Junior Olivia Lysen
with a 269.
(L-R): Back: Rylie Shaeffer, Catherine Robertson, Olivia Lysen; front: Avery Brennan, Lucy Nord
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2 | HOLY NAMES ACADEMY: COUGAR CORNER | JANUARY 6, 2022
WINTER SEASON HIGHLIGHTS (CONT’D)
GYMNASTICS
HIGHLIGHTS : The HNA gymnastics team has been
working hard gaining back previous skills and working on
upgrades as they prepare for the competition season.
In their first meet of the season at Ingraham High School,
HNA placed 1st in team points. Ava Pittiglio ’25 led the team,
finishing 1st on vault and floor, 2nd in the All-Around, and
3rd on bars and beam. Hailey Pittiglio ’23 finished 2nd on the
vault and bars and beam, and 3rd on floor and in the All-
Around.
(L-R): Ava Pittiglio, Hailey Pittiglio,
Ruthie Bridgeman, Sarah Klute (front)
Spectator Information
Due to the aggressive transmission of the Omicron variant and substantial increase in reported COVID-19 cases, the
Metro League has adjusted its spectator policy at all contests. The Metro League made its decision to revise its
spectator policy in an abundance of caution for the athletes, coaches, and community.
Consistent with this new policy and in alignment with Seattle Public Schools, Holy Names Academy will not
permit spectators (including HNA families) at home competitions from January 4 - 22, 2022.
The League noted that if there is a relief in positive COVID cases in the community, it will, in conjunction with SPS
leadership and its health services team, move into the next phase, which limits spectators to 0-50% of gym capacity from
January 24 to February 4, 2022.
Please note this spectator policy will be continually evaluated throughout the season and may be adjusted by the
League at any time.
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3 | HOLY NAMES ACADEMY: COUGAR CORNER | JANUARY 6, 2022
Cougar Coach Spotlight:
Coach Emily McKenzie
Head Basketball Coach
“Coach Emily McKenzie ’01, an alum of the HNA
basketball program (Metro Champs 1999 & 2000), truly
embodies the spirit of Cougar Athletics. She leads her
program with kindness and compassion while pushing
her athletes to grow on and off the court. Coach
McKenzie has managed to build a competitive and
cohesive program in the very competitive Metro League
Mountain Division.”
—Lacey London, Athletic Director
“Coach McKenzie is a dedicated and supportive coach
who has everyone’s best interest at heart. Her ability to
balance her roles as school counselor, basketball
coach, and mom is amazing. She is a fantastic role
model for us, and we are so lucky to have her as our
coach!”
—Senior Basketball Team Members: Karina Hammer,
Nina Maxin, Kaylen Moore, Reece Quiban,
Sage Stefonic
Coach McKenzie (center) in action during a varsity basketball game.
Cougars Welcome New Track & Field Coach
“I am pleased to welcome Erik Maher to the HNA Track & Field program! Coach Maher will serve as the new Head
Track and Field Coach with a focus in throws. Coach Maher competed and coached at the collegiate level, and we are
excited to bring his expertise to the HNA program. We look forward to scheduling a meet and greet with Coach Maher
and our athletes later in January.”
—Lacey London, Athletic Director
Coach Maher
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4 | HOLY NAMES ACADEMY: COUGAR CORNER | JANUARY 6, 2022
Nick of Time Youth Heart Cougar Merchandise
Screening: Postponed to COUGAR GEAR
March 2 The entire selection of Cougar Gear, including our HNA
face masks, is available for purchase online through
FamilyID. First, browse the HNA website Cougar
Nick of Time Foundation, in partnership with the UW
Merchandise page for an updated list of sweatshirts, PJ
Center for Sports Cardiology, conducts EKG youth heart
pants, lanyards, and more! Then visit the FamilyID
screenings for adolescents and young adults ages
Cougar Gear link to make your purchase. We will email
14-24. Screenings consist of a Heart Health Survey
you when your merchandise is available for pick-up at
asking about possible signs and symptoms or family
HNA.
history of a heart condition. An EKG is performed that
analyzes the electrical signals of the heart, and the
results are reviewed on site by medical professionals
experienced in EKG youth heart screens. A simple EKG
can identify certain serious heart conditions that cannot
be detected by a stethoscope.
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022*, HNA will host a Nick
of Time Youth Heart Screening event. We encourage all
students, especially student athletes, to sign up for an
appointment. Participants must complete the EKG Youth
Heart Screening Permission Form and Waiver and
submit the Participant Medical History Questionnaire to
HNA Athletic Director, Lacey London. Click here to learn New merchandise: HNA towels and newly-designed PJ pants!
more.
HNA is seeking adult volunteers to help with this event; ATHLETIC BAG ORDERS
The next order for
volunteers do not need to be medical professionals. If
personalized sports bags will
you would like to volunteer, please click here to sign up.
be placed on March 8, 2022.
Students or parents who
*This event was previously scheduled for Feb. 2, 2022,
wish to purchase a sturdy,
but has been postponed to March 2 due to the
roomy athletic bag in HNA
pandemic. Students who have already registered for a
school colors may preorder
timeslot on Feb. 2 will keep the same timeslot on March
one through the FamilyID
2 and do not need to re-register.
Cougar Gear link for $80.
Bags may be personalized
Spring Sports with the student’s name.
SPRING-SPORTS PHYSICAL FORMS AND HNA ATHLETICS SIDELINE STORE
ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Looking for more HNA apparel options? Holy Names
FEBRUARY 17 Academy has a 24/7/365 online store, offering custom
Students planning to turn out for crew, lacrosse, softball, merchandise for the athlete or sports fan in your family.
tennis, track & field, or ultimate frisbee must have their Visit HNA’s Sideline Store site.
sports physical on file in the Athletic Office by Thursday,
February 17. Students must also register for their
respective sport through HNA’s page on the Family ID
website. See the Athletic Eligibility page on the HNA
website for details and links to the sports-physical form
and the FamilyID page.
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