Introducing our Athletes of the Week program! Each week, Williston coaches nominate one student-athlete from their team who stood out by demonstrating our core values of purpose, passion, and integrity. These athletes show exceptional dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship, both on and off the field, embodying what it means to be a Williston Wildcat. Read below for more information on each of the Athletes of the Week.
Finn Mailloux ’28-Boys Varsity Cross Country
Finn had an outstanding run on Saturday in the wildcat’s meet against Avon Old Farms. Finn was Williston’s second runner to cross the finish line, running a sub-19:00 5k for the first time this season. Finn works extremely hard in every practice, is a great teammate, and represents all the qualities that are desired in a Williston athlete. He is poised to continue to improve as the season progresses.
Pranesh Prakash Babu ’29-Boys JV Cross Country
Pranesh has been improving steadily since the start of the season. He works hard in practice and his efforts paid off this past Saturday in the away meet at Avon Old Farms. Pranesh improved his time on a cold and windy day. The coaches are excited to watch Pranesh continue to improve throughout the remainder of the season.
Julia Lloret ’30- Girls Varsity Cross Country
Julia’s steady progress has been exciting to watch. Over the last three races, she has continued to drop her time, including an impressive three-minute drop in one week. This weekend at Westover Academy, Julia raced hard on a tough course and was able to achieve a Personal Best with a time of 25:36. This helped the Wildcats win the race over Ms. Porter’s and Westover Academy! Julia shows up to every practice and race with a smile and a positive attitude, and she is quick to cheer on her teammates. Her teammates and coaches are excited about what lies ahead for Julia and the Wildcats. Congratulations on a great stretch of racing.
Alex Turrisi ’27- Varsity Football
Alex led the way on defense for the Wildcats in their 36-7 win over Deerfield. He finished the day with a team leading 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and an interception. Additionally, Alex had 5 QB hurries. Most importantly, Alex continues to always be a great teammate and never gets outworked! The Wildcats will continue to rely on Alex as they work through the remainder of their season.
Grace Laurie ’27- Girls Varsity Field Hockey
Grace is one of the most versatile players on the field for the girls varsity field hockey team. This season, she has played every position except goalie. Grace has tremendous stick skills and a consistent, powerful drive. This has come in handy as a shooter on corners and helping take free hits. Grace has also been a leader by example with hard work and determination each day in practice. It has been awesome to see her wrap her arms around a new team as a one-year senior. Her coaches have been so excited for Grace to hit her stride this week playing forward. In two games, she tallied 2 goals and 3 assists. Grace has already left a mark on the program, and the team knows there are even more great things ahead for her this fall!
Madi Goulet ’27- JV Field Hockey
In her senior year, Madi Goulet made the impressive decision to try a new sport for the first time. Her teammates and coaches are so glad she picked JV field hockey! Despite this being her first year on the team, Madi has hit the ground running (literally and figuratively), quickly becoming a key member of defense. In the first two games of the season, she repeatedly foiled the other team as they tried to make a break towards the goal, getting her stick down just in time to block a player’s advance. Though the Cats lost to Berkshire, they successfully shut them out in the second half of the game, and Madi was a key reason no attempts on goal were successful. Madi has quickly become an integral part of the team in more ways than one, and Madi’s coaches and teammates look forward to more strong play from her throughout the season.
Thomas Daibert da Silva ’28- Boys Varsity Soccer
Thomas has performed extremely well for the boys varsity soccer team this fall. Thomas’ gritty play has helped the Wildcats remain competitive in difficult games against very good opponents over the past few weeks. He anchored a defensive effort last Wednesday that almost bettered Class A powerhouse, Choate, and he helped the team remain competitive against a complete Loomis team for 90 minutes on Saturday. The Sao Paulo native has played both as a defensive mid and as a center back for the Wildcats this fall, and he has had to partner with many different teammates in the back due to injury. Regardless of what the circumstances are, Thomas comes to play hard in every game. Despite playing most of his time far from the opponents’ goal, he has managed to score a few goals early in the season to help the Wildcats to impressive results. Thomas and his teammates are back in action this Wednesday at Cheshire.
Cam Bertke ’29 -Boys JVA Soccer
Cam is one of the most versatile players on the boys JVA squad. He can play just about anywhere on the field, but he has proven important on the team as a defender, shutting down attackers and rarely letting them get a clean look at the goal. He reads the game well, wins his one-on-one battles, and keeps the back line organized. In addition to his defensive prowess, he gives the cats real offensive pushes, stepping out of the back and getting the team moving forward. Recently he scored a direct kick goal in the team’s victory against Millbrook School with a precise shot off the post. He’s also our go-to target on corners. Cam is strong in the air, which makes him a threat during every set piece. His teammates and coaches are very grateful to have him and look forward to his continued reliability
Lev Duryea ’28- Boys JVB Soccer
Lev has been one of the goalies for the JVB soccer team for the past two years. During this time, he has developed many of the skills necessary to become a confident and reliable goalie. During practice, he works hard to improve his technique and continues to develop his skills. He has played in every game this season and has yet to concede a goal, keeping a clean sheet in every appearance. In addition to his performance in goal, he is a positive teammate who communicates well with everyone on the team. His dedication, hard work, and commitment make him a very important part of the team’s success so far this season. His coaches and teammates are very happy with his contributions and dedication to the team, and they look forward to his continued success.
Clara D’Amuri ’27- Girls Varsity Soccer
Clara is a senior captain who has continued to lead the wildcats through adversity with determination, toughness, and an unwavering commitment to giving 100% every time she steps on the field. Whether in practice or games, she brings relentless effort and a willingness to do whatever it takes for the team. She has been dominant winning 50/50 balls, playing physically, and setting the tone with her intensity and competitive spirit. Clara holds her teammates to a high standard and, most importantly, backs it up by leading through her own actions, work ethic, and commitment to the team. Clara’s teammates and coaches will continue to lean on her as they work through the back half of the season.
Vivian Quesada Gama ’27-Girls JV Soccer
It is Vivian’s first year playing soccer, and she is a vital part of the girls JV soccer team. She brings positive energy to each practice, always puts her best foot forward, and works tirelessly during games. She is a strong defender and can always be relied on to chase the ball and stick with her mark. The team is lucky to have her and can’t wait to see how she continues to grow this season!
Kayleigh Mazuroski ’27- Varsity Volleyball
Kayleigh brings a combination of spirit, athleticism, and skill combine to produce a foundational mainstay for girls varsity volleyball. Her steady play in the backrow provides a critical presence to the team’s defense and her versatility allows her to play almost any position on the court. The victorious pink game over family weekend demonstrated her critical contributions to the team as she made big plays all over the court to deflect the kill attempts of the opponent and spark the transition to offense. Her teammates and coaches appreciate all she brings to the court and will continue to rely on her for her strong play and infectious attitude.
Oma Okoro ’28- Girls Thirds Volleyball
Oma may be new to the team this year, but she has already made a tremendous impact through her energy, positivity, and kindness. During the team’s game at Miss Porter’s, when the gym was quiet, Oma took it upon herself to bring the energy, clapping and cheering nonstop from the bench. Her enthusiasm was contagious, lifting her teammates both on and off the court. In practice, Oma is persistent, hardworking, and committed to improving her skills. She is the definition of a great teammate, and her positive attitude makes everyone around her better!
Tony To ’29 – Boys Varsity Water Polo
Tony has developed into a great supporting water polo player. He has worked hard in practice to earn playing time, and he has taken advantage of that playing time to improve. He knows his role in the water, allowing other players to focus on their own positions. Tony has improved all his skills: swimming, ball handling, physical defense, and mental awareness. Tony has been a huge part of the team’s improvement this year and his coaches look forward to his continued growth in the pool.