Skating to the Top of Their League
Roller hockey continues to dominate after winning fall championships
By Faith Martinez
Roller hockey continues to dominate after winning fall championships
By Faith Martinez
Since its founding in 2005, Pioneer’s roller hockey team has won numerous championships, working its way to the top of their league.
Playing three seasons a year at the Silver Creek Sportsplex, roller hockey is the same age as some of the freshmen on campus, but is still not well known. Even so, the team has remained undeterred, emerging victorious in the most recent fall championships by 11-1.
Having transitioned into playing roller hockey after starting off his hockey career on ice, Zach Louvelle, 11, feels that the team’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere was a core part of their success.
“I didn’t know the guys very well, but they were like a family,” Louvelle said.
He also noted that their record is something that should be noticed by the student body.
“We’re one of the better teams in the league and we actually win compared to other sports teams here,” said Louvelle.
Gino Rossetto, 11, agreed with Louvelle that their winning streak was, in part, reliant on their collection of players.
“Our team dynamic is well-rounded,” said Rossetto. “We have a good amount of defensive men and offensive men and we all play together as a team.”
However, some members of the team feel that despite their talent and hard work, they are not acknowledged for their accomplishments. Ben Neverve, 12, is frustrated with the school’s lack of attention towards the roller hockey team.
“It’s a little aggravating,” said Neverve. “We have made the effort to put in all this work and to wear the school logo while doing so and we struggle to get any recognition for the work we do and the skill we put towards it.”
On the other hand, Steve Neverve, who has coached roller hockey for the past seven years, gives recognition and thanks to the few-but-loyal supporters who have continued to help motivate the team to improve.
“Without the support of our team manager and the parents, this wouldn’t be possible,” said Neverve. “I’d like to give Espiritu a shoutout because he has helped with recruiting kids and getting the word out, so we’re really appreciative of that.”
Playing three seasons a year at the Silver Creek Sportsplex, roller hockey is the same age as some of the freshmen on campus, but is still not well known. Even so, the team has remained undeterred, emerging victorious in the most recent fall championships by 11-1.
Having transitioned into playing roller hockey after starting off his hockey career on ice, Zach Louvelle, 11, feels that the team’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere was a core part of their success.
“I didn’t know the guys very well, but they were like a family,” Louvelle said.
He also noted that their record is something that should be noticed by the student body.
“We’re one of the better teams in the league and we actually win compared to other sports teams here,” said Louvelle.
Gino Rossetto, 11, agreed with Louvelle that their winning streak was, in part, reliant on their collection of players.
“Our team dynamic is well-rounded,” said Rossetto. “We have a good amount of defensive men and offensive men and we all play together as a team.”
However, some members of the team feel that despite their talent and hard work, they are not acknowledged for their accomplishments. Ben Neverve, 12, is frustrated with the school’s lack of attention towards the roller hockey team.
“It’s a little aggravating,” said Neverve. “We have made the effort to put in all this work and to wear the school logo while doing so and we struggle to get any recognition for the work we do and the skill we put towards it.”
On the other hand, Steve Neverve, who has coached roller hockey for the past seven years, gives recognition and thanks to the few-but-loyal supporters who have continued to help motivate the team to improve.
“Without the support of our team manager and the parents, this wouldn’t be possible,” said Neverve. “I’d like to give Espiritu a shoutout because he has helped with recruiting kids and getting the word out, so we’re really appreciative of that.”