Seven Bombers on MHAL teams

PINE PLAINS —  This past fall a slew of Stissing Mountain Middle/High School athletes were nominated and recognized for their work on the field. Seven players have been named to the Mid Hudson Athletic League (MHAL) All-League Teams, which are broken down into first, second and third teams.

Coaches nominate players from their schools, and those nominations are sent in to the league’s chairperson for that sport. The results are gathered together and sent back to the coaches. Coaches, depending on their sport, then have a certain number of votes to cast in their pick for the outstanding players during the past season. They may not cast votes for their own players.

Here’s a little bit more about each of this fall’s MHAL athletes:

Name: Lauren Cole
Age: 17
Fall sport: Field hockey
MHAL team: First Team

Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of this fall: Winning our sectional final game versus Rhinebeck. The team was happy, coach was happy; it was awesome!

Most memorable moment with team: Laughing, honestly every day at practice, for the past four years since I have been on varsity. Coach Meilinger’s stories and the girls make the sport even better. I love it and I will miss it!

Name: Skyler Nuccio
Age: 17
Fall sport: Field hockey
MHAL team: First Team

Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of this fall: When I scored the winning goal against Rhinebeck in overtime for our sectional final win.

Most memorable moment with team: Going to practice every day and having a blast with the girls and Coach Meilinger. And also our most memorable quote: “I hate that guy!�

Name: Jessica Meiller
Age: 17
Fall sport: Field hockey
MHAL team: Second Team

Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of this fall: Winning sectionals in overtime against Rhinebeck.

Most memorable moment with team: Spending time listening to Mr. Meilinger’s crazy stories, which never really get old, unlike him!

Name: Nicole Killmer
Age: 18
Fall sport: Field hockey
MHAL team: Third Team

Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of this fall: Making MHAL Third Team and being captain.

Most memorable moment with team: Winning in overtime of the sectional finals and spending time with the team who I call my family.

Name: Jordany Hernandez
Age: 17
Fall sport: Soccer
MHAL team: Second Team

Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of this fall: Leading my team in goals and overall leading to a fun, exciting and successful season.

Most memorable moment with team: Scoring a goal in the first 27 seconds of a game.

Name: Cassandra Inserillo
Age: 17
Fall sport: Volleyball
MHAL team: Second Team

Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of this fall: I am proud of my leadership position and the improvement of my hitting from this fall.

Most memorable moment with team: My most memorable moment this year was my senior night game. I watched my siblings have their senior night and this year it was my turn.

Name: Mikala McCauley
Age: 14
Fall sport: Volleyball
MHAL team: Second Team

Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of this fall: I am proud of our teamwork shown on and off the court.

Most memorable moment with team: My most memorable moment was when I watched all my seniors leave me. They helped me so much and I will truly miss them.