Weekly Update
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT - Week of January 19, 2025
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
SWIMMING
We celebrated our senior swimmers on Thursday night. We would also like to recognize Ady Elko, who broke the 400 freestyle school record with a swim of 4:26.1. This record was previously held by her mom and Guidance Director, Sam Elko (Chabotar), in 1995. Way to go Ady!!
GIRLS WINTER TRACK
A huge congratulations to our 4x800 team! These ladies came in 3rd at the NJSIAA Group 4 State Relay Championships! They also broke the school record of 10:05.6 set back in 2016 (Rachel Roesch/Alina Roell/Olivia Shafer/ Madelyn Shick) Amazing races ladies! They officially ran 10:01.51!!! The relay consisted of Paige Pacquing, Abigail DeCosta, Bithania Andemariam, and Devyn Per. We are so proud of you!!!!!!
Two of the girls from the track and field team represented the high school at the SJTCA Elite Meet up at the University of Pennsylvania. Both Paige Pacquing and Addie Lambert qualified in the 3200 meters. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication.
BOYS WINTER TRACK
The boys Track team competed at the SJELITE meet on Wednesday 1/22/25. Sawyer Schmidt was the team's highest finisher with a 5th place finish in the pole vault with a jump of 13'. He is currently ranked 8th overall in South Jersey with that jump.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Girls' Basketball Weekly Review
Monday 1/20
The girls' basketball team lost to Bishop Eustace 38-52. The girls fought hard to overcome a 1st quarter deficit but were unable to do so. EHT Scoring: Averie Harding 12, Lanie Kraybill 12 , Ava Kraybill 11 , Alina Gonzalez 2 and Lyla Brown 1.
Wednesday 1/22
The girls' basketball team defeated divisional opponent Lower Cape May 61-33. The team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. The Eagles had 10 girls contribute points. EHT Scoring: Lyla Brown 6, Averie Harding 16, Ava Kraybill 10, Alina Gonzalez 6, Skyler Wood 5, Kaitlyn Wiggins 5, Lanie Kraybill 2, Siena Jaworski 2, Jackie Brownlee 4, Marissa Baxter 3.
Thursday 1/23
EHT continued their great play with a 68-41 win over divisional opponent Vineland. EHT again had a balanced attack with 9 girls finding their way into the scoring column. EHT Scoring: Lyla Brown 6, Averie Harding 9, Ava Kraybill 13, Alina Gonzalez 15, Skyler Wood 5, Lanie Kraybill 13, Siena Jaworski 3, Jackie Brownlee 2, Molly Rooney 2.
EHT finishes the week with a 12-3 record. The girls next game is away at Cherry Hill West on Saturday 1/25.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Last Friday longtime district music educator Howard Isaacson played the national anthem at the boys' home game against Cedar Creek We thank Mr. Isaacson for his 30 years of service to Egg Harbor Township.
WRESTLING
Wrestling went 3-0 on Saturday at the Jack Welch duals with wins over AC, Holy Spirit and Camden.
WINTER CHEER
Winter Cheerleading cheered on the boys' basketball game in an exciting game against Atlantic City this past Thursday. The energy was high leading into halftime and the high school cheerleaders kept the spirit up until the final buzzer. The cheerleaders will be supporting the upcoming Unified basketball game this coming Thursday and will be at the court again Friday night for the boys' basketball game against Bridgeton. Go Eagles!
SPORTS SCHEDULES
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SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Deadline to register for spring sports is March 1, 2025. Spring sports include: Boys and Girls Crew, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Spring Track, Boys Tennis, Boys Volleyball, Flag Football and Golf. You can use this link to register: https://ehtnjathletics.com/main/otherad?contentID=54216658
Please note that it may take up to 10 days after registration is submitted to have the student athlete's physical reviewed by our team doctor and to be approved for spring sports. Register early!
UNIFIED PROGRAMS - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
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