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CNHS Athletics’ Fall 2024 has officially wrapped and the last of the season’s sports banquets took place this week, celebrating the athletes that participated in incredible seasons across the board. Here’s a quick recap from each varsity sport:

CROSS COUNTRY

Boys Cross Country had an extraordinary season, making history as District Champions and Regional Champions for the first time ever. They capped off an unforgettable journey with a 3rd place finish at the state championships. The team also earned a remarkable 3rd place finish at the Nationals Tournament in Huntsville, Alabama.

On the girls’ side, Tessa Brown ended the season as the #1 ranked freshman in the county and 9th in the state, marking a stellar debut season.

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

All-County Honorable Mention: Tessa Brown, Josh Flynn, Lucas Hernandez-Trujillo, Jake Kissel

Coach of the Year: Coach Baron Barber

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Lucas Hernandez-Trujillo

Second Team All-County: Jake Kissel, Tessa Brown

Honorable Mention: Josh Flynn, Andrew Stanek, Kenneth Wagner

GOLF

Golf teams also performed admirably, with both Boys and Girls Golf advancing to Regionals. Lawson Ford and Hagen Bensel made history, representing Cardinal Newman as the only school with two individual golfers at the State Championships.

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Christiana Lee, Lawson Ford

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Lawson Ford

Honorable Mention: Christiana Lee, Charlotte Moore, John Beebe, Hagen Bensel, Blake Quilleon 

FOOTBALL & CHEER

Football made a historic run this year, advancing further into the playoffs than ever before with our Crusader Cheer squad leading the crowd in school spirit and providing enthusiastic support for the team throughout this season. The team reached the Final Four, where they lost in a thrilling overtime battle. They were District and Regional Champions.  Five of our football players signed at the early signing period, with Max Redmon (Florida State), Xanai Scott (University of Illinois), Dylan Frechette (Illinois), Jaylin Brown (Pitt), and Brennan King (Southern Illinois) all securing their futures at the next level. Several other football players will be signing in the February period.

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Jaylin Brown, Dylan Frechette, Jyron Hughley, Brennan King, Max Redmon, Xanai Scott

Second Team All-County: Ryan Coby

Honorable Mention (Coaches): Coach Jack Daniels

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

Offensive Player of the Year: Jyron Hughley

Defensive Co-Player of the Year: Brennan King

First Team All-County: Jaylin Brown, Dylan Frechette, Max Redmon, Xanai Scott

Second Team All-County: Ignacio Zulaica, Ryan Coby

Coach of the Year: Coach Jack Daniels

Honorable Mention: Gage Coppersmith, Quinn Lundgren, Leslie Mosely, Zamari Sanders, Ashley Walker

SWIMMING & DIVING

Our Swimming & Diving team had a momentum changing year with victories over some perennial swimming powers. This momentum will launch the program into a new era and we look forward to more success in the seasons to come!

VOLLEYBALL

The Volleyball team concluded their season in the Regional tournament ending with an impressive 16-9 record. 

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Ava Castro

Second Team All-County: Dayana Acevedo, Shay Pfendler

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Ava Castro

Second Team All-County: Dayana Acevedo

Honorable Mention: Olivia Peterson

We’re Crusader proud of all of our athletes that participated in the Fall 2024 season!

Note: The Palm Beach Post First Team All-County selections are automatically nominated for Player of the Year at The Posts’s High School Sports Awards presented at the end of the school year. 

Recognition Links:

Palm Beach Post

Sun Sentinel

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