Summer Sports Success
On the Diamond, On the Mat, On the Court

Veteran softball coach Carolyn Conforti-Browse ’79 reports the following: “This July, both Blair softball pitchers participated in several college showcases. Rising senior Alexandra Magistro ’10, who pitches for the Easton Valley Waves, performed in front of 80 coaches and hit 63 m.p.h. on her fastball and curveball multiple times at showcases in Pennsbury, Pa., Devens, Mass, and Binghamton N.Y. She was also named MVP at one of her tournaments. Rising sophomore Michelle Fox ’12, who plays for the NJ Rocks, was the most accomplished in her age group at the Binghamton showcase, recording 60 m.p.h. in front of 50 coaches. She also hit one over the fence. Of course, both pitchers are indebted to their catchers, rising juniors Kelsey Stevens ’11 and Ashley Iannone ’11, both of whom worked hard to make their aces look great.”

Three Blair wrestlers competed in the 18th Maccabiah Games held in Israel this summer. The games are seen by many worldwide as the “Jewish Olympics.” It is an international sports festival that takes place every four years and is third largest sporting even in the world. Blair Academy had two alumni and one current student represented on team USA. Zach Hammond ’04 won bronze medals at 120kg in both Freestyle and Greco. Max Meltzer ’03 won a gold medal at 74kg in Greco, bettering his 2005 silver medal performance at 66kg. Current Blair student Evan Silver ’11 won gold medals in both Freestyle and Greco.

Head girls’ basketball coach Sue Altman reports the following: “Temi Fagbenle ’10 had a great summer traveling with her AAU basketball team all over the country and has gotten a lot of college attention from some big-time programs. She was even one of a handful of players featured on ESPN’s Web site after the U.S. Nationals in Washington, D.C.

Updated 8/6/2009

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