In an exciting game at the Hershey Park Stadium Nov. 19, the Allentown Central Catholic High School girls soccer team captured its first state title in the program’s history.

Using skill, teamwork and faith the Vikettes defeated Avonworth 2-1 in the final seconds of an unbelievable game. Congratulations on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 2A Girls Soccer Championship. This marks the third state title for ACCHS this year.

Congratulations to senior, Julia Roth, Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association, All-State and Coach Robert Spatzer, 2A All-State Coach of the Year.

Our Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Scholar Athletes nominees are: golf, Charlie Long; girls tennis, Sabrina Yurconic; volleyball, Caleigh Nelson; football, Peyton Elliot; boys soccer, Ben Scandone; boys cross country, Nathan Harris; girls cross country and girls soccer, Julia Roth. Congratulations to all!

Fourteen of our Viking and Vikette scholar-athletes signed with colleges and universities, Nov. 17.

The following are listed as the student, the sport they are participating in and the college they will attend. Congratulations to: Mason Abromitis, baseball, Elon University; Ben Scandone, lacrosse, Drexel University; Chuck Kuczynski, lacrosse, Syracuse University; Julia Roth, basketball, Susquehanna University; Sammy Jo Mikosky, volleyball, North Texas; Cole Sonday, soccer, Grove City College; Jack Keenan, lacrosse, Arcadia University; Aiden Carroll, lacrosse, Aurora University; Riley Horoshko, lacrosse, Temple University; Carly Rohrbach, soccer, Concord University; Samantha Fanger, soccer, DeSales University; Caleigh Nelson, volleyball, University of Mary Washington; Liam Drake, lacrosse, Widener University; Jennifer Milisits, softball, Misericordia University.

Congratulations to EPC Football All Stars. Defensive lineman Lavon Johnson took Defensive MVP honors in the South. The senior had eight sacks and 35 TFLs entering the PIAA tournament. EPC South First Team Defense and Second Team Offense: Jr. WR Griffin Patridge. Second Team Defense: So. S Nasir McLean. The all-star MVPs are selected by EPC football coaches.

The fall sports awards ceremony recently was held in Rockne Hall.

Congratulations to girls soccer letter winners. First Year: Sammy Roth, Katie Seiler, Meredith Eisernmann, Gabriella Powell-Dix, Ashley Fanger, Izzy Kehoe-Huck, Sophia Steckel, Delia McMullen, Emma Wells, Ryleigh Van Beek, Katie Hines. Second Year: Ava Baker, Ellie Rowodicz, Molly Driscoll, Abbey Kofroth, Armani Brickhouse, Kaycee Cadden, Bridey Lawler, Peyton Mercer, Sammy Fanger. Third Year: Avery Lane, Madi Szoke, Kaylen Spatzer, Jadeyn Hagadus, Carly Rohrbach, Josslin Muto. Four Year: Hanna Hoeing and Julia Roth. MVP: Julia Roth.

Boys soccer letter winners include: First Year: Mitchell Cesanek, Gavin Fitzsimmons, Nathan Harris, Danny Patruno, John Peters, Trey Shaffer, David Werel. Second Year: Auggie Barr, Liam Drake, Michael Driscoll, Nicky Salvador. Third Year: Josh Devers, Nick Greitzer, Kyle Hodrick, Maksym Komperda, Connor O’Neil, Cole Sonday, Owen Wandalowski, Pearce Wagner, Raphael Wolf. Fourth Year: Charlie Kuczynski, Brandon Quinn, Ben Scardone, Ryan Yen. MVP: Maksym Komperda. Congrats to all.

Girls cross country letter winners include: First Year: Juliana Bartkus, Clare Coleman, O’Neill Ford, Liz Kutz, Gabby Powell-Dix. Second Year: Rosie Deisher, Erin Durso, Izzy Kehoe-Huck. Third Year: Patsy Shak. Four Year and MVP, Julia Roth. Great job Vikettes.

Boy cross country letter winners include: First Year: Gavin Grim. Arseny Skrapits, Duke Ebert. Second Year: Jonathan Romero, Leo Koons, Brian Collins, Ben Keenan, Ben McMurtrie, Patrick McMurtrie. Third Year: Jake Demchak and Nathan Harris. Four Year and MVP: Jimmy Freeman. Great job Vikes.

Girls tennis letter winners include: First Year: Kylie Heinz, Annette Lee, Autumn Germick, Maggie Lynch, Ellie Swetterlitch, Tori Temple. Second Year: Lauren Hood, Catherine Grubb, Kathryn Orlando, Anna Ferrell, Julianna Hahn, Claire Ehrlich. Third Year: Renna Russo, Elizabeth McGorry. Fourth Year: Sabrina Yurconic, Meagan Niechwiadowicz, Kara Wang. MVP, Sabrina Yurconic.

Boys golf letter winners are: First Year: Michael Stahley, Carter Rodowicz, Sam Shimer, Brendon Reed, Henry Long. Second Year: Tanner Temple. Third Year: Joey Duffy, Henry Sweiterlitsch, Anthony Julian. Fourth Year: Nathan Myers, Charlie Long, Aaron Janis. MVP, Nathan Myers.

Girls volleyball letter winners are: First Year: Milly Wolf, Anna Quinn, Maeve McNamara, Amelia Michener, Grace Fifield. Second Year: Riley Horoshko, Maggie Coassolo, Margaret Gill, Emma Hudak, Catherine Neagle, Elizabeth Trump. Third Year: Reilly Blair, Eve Binder, Lauren Nelson. Fourth Year: Maren McGuire, Caleigh Nelson. MVP, Maren McGuire. The Vikettes had an outstanding season. The Vikettes fell to Trinity in the PIAA 2A Semifinal held at Manheim Township High School in Lancaster Nov. 16.

Viking football letter winners include: First Year: Jareel Calhoun, Rajan Stevens, Tamlin Ferguson, Nasir McLean, Eliel Torres, Jaedon Bueno, Nick Balisage, Naquon Godfrey, Braheem Battles, Kim Dohyen, Aiden Sorrentino, Harrison Stewart-Smith. Second Year: Matthew Keyes, Nathan Schultz, Armonie Torres, Allistair Stewart Smith, Josh Wynn, Luke Myers, Caiden Shaffer, Arthur Leveris, Mitchell Miller, Andrew Nederostek, Ethan Hosak. Third Year: Travis Foster, Griffin Patridge, Colby Reyburn, Michael Snyder, Lavon Johnson, Peyton Elliot, David Platt. Great season Vikings.

Our Viking football team competed in the first round of the 4A state championship against Jersey Shore at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown Nov. 19. The Vikings fell to Jersey Shore with a score of 20-7. Congratulations to our Vikings, District XI Champs.

On Thanksgiving Day, Vikette choir members performed with the youth choir in Philadelphia. Members included Natalie Woytek, Lauren Weaver, Olivia Riedy, Jackie McDonald and Hailey Horn.

ACCHS student Natalie Woytek successfully auditioned to the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Chorus. She placed fifth in her section and will travel to Berks Catholic High School in February 2022 to sing with 176 other singers from the Berks, Lehigh, Carbon, Monroe, Northampton, Pike and Schuylkill counties. Great job, Natalie.

Students recently participated in our Kairos XVII retreat. Kairos from the Greek word meaning “God’s time,” is a four day retreat for seniors focused on students’ relationships with self, others and God. The retreat is led by campus ministers, faculty and selected senior leaders. The retreat includes small group discussions, prayer and various other friendship and bonding activities.

There is still time to register for the 2022-2023 school year. Register now and be entered into a $3,000 tuition credit raffle! Drawings will be held Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 31, 2022. Go to acchs.info/apply or contact Cara Meskill, director of admissions at 610-437-4601, ext. 148 or cmeskill@acchs.info.