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Athletics

 



   

Westminster Varsity Soccer
 

Welcome to the home of the 2000, 2001, 2004, and 2006 GISA Boys State Champions and the 2009 GISA Girls State Champions!

Westminster prides itself on a tradition of excellence and commitment to athletics.  The Wildcats compete in the Georgia Independent Schools Association and are members of Region 4AAA.

In addition to winning the 2000, 2001, 2004, and 2006 boys state championships and the 2009 girls state championship, the boys and girls programs boast 21 region championships since 1990.  For a complete history of Westminster’s soccer, including all-time records, coaching records, state finishes, and year-by-year breakdowns, visit our History and Stats section.

The Wildcats have been regionally ranked by the NSCAA in 2000 (10th), 2001 (7th), 2006 (5th), and 2008 (14th).

*Congratulations to current WSA players Will McCartney, Aaron Harris and Michael Bone for their selection to the GISA All-State team. In addition, McCartney, Harris, Bone, Josh Coleman and Robert MacDonnell were named to the GISA 1AAA All-Region Team.

*Congatulations to Westminster alums Mary Rob Plunkett, Daniel Smith and Julian Allgeier on their postseason awards:

Plunkett: NSCAA All-American, NSCAA/Daktronics All-Region, All-Peach Belt

Smith : All-American Mideast Conference, AMC Freshman of the Year

Allgeier : NCCAA All-American, NCCAA All-Region

Click here for Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer History
 

Varsity Boys Soccer

Head Coach: Mike Freace
Assistant Coaches: Chris Hitchcock, Will Boyd

Number Name Grade

Position

0

Josh Coleman

Senior

Goalkeeper

00

Eric Speese

Junior

Goalkeeper

1

Aaron Harris ©

Senior

Defender

2

Patrick Moseley

Sophomore

Midfielder

3

Robert MacDonnell

Senior

Defender

4

Will McCartney ©

Senior

Midfielder

5

David Newton

Freshman

Defender

6

Drew McCartney

Sophomore

Midfielder

7

Akonwi Ngoh

Junior

Forward

8

Chris D'Arco

Freshman

Forward

10

Michael Bone

Senior

Midfielder

11

Lane Fisher

Freshman

Midfielder

12

Jeremiah Coleman

Sophomore

Forward

13

Drew Speese

Senior

Defender

14

Peter Merrill

Senior

Midfielder

15

Chandler Norris

Junior

Midfielder

16

Chris Cawley

Freshman

Defender

17

Michael Montesclaros

Eighth Grade

Midfielder

18

Parker Rhodes

Senior

Forward

19

Chris Nabholz

Senior

Forward

20

Heath Robinson

Junior

Defender


Coaches:

Mike Freace - Boys and Girls Head Coach
Coach Freace is in his ninth year at Westminster, during which he has compiled an impressive coaching record of 258-68-30, over 15 Region championships, and led Westminster to the State championships in 2000, 2006, and 2009.  For his efforts, he was named “GISA Coach of the Year” in 2000, 2006 and 2009, “The Augusta Chronicle Girls Coach of the Year” in 2006 and 2009 and “Region Coach of the Year” 14 times.

In addition to his responsibilities in athletics, Coach Freace also oversees the Student Leadership Team. He is passionate about leadership and teaches a Christian Leadership class for high school students. 

Originally from Rochester, NY, Coach Freace attended Houghton College, where he played for the Highlanders from 1993-97.  During that time, Houghton won three Keystone Empire Conference championships and three Region IX championships, while qualifying for the NAIA National Tournament each time.

From 2001-05, Coach Freace served as mens assistant soccer coach at Roberts Wesleyan College.  During this time, Roberts compiled a record of 59-22-7 and attended two national tournaments.  In addition to his coaching duties at the college, he served as a member of the New York State West Olympic Development Program Coaching Staff from 2002-03.

Coach Freace holds an Advanced National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.  In addition, he has a Master of Science in Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan College and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Houghton College.

Coach Freace is married to Claire and has a daughter Madeleine, and two sons Sean and Jack. 
 

Chris Hitchcock- Boys Varsity Assistant Coach and MS Head Coach
Coach Hitchcock enters his third season as assistant varsity coach and second as middle school head coach at Westminster. He has coached multiple area teams including club teams at the Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club. In addition, he was an assistant coach at Lakeside High School for two years and at Covenant College for one year.

As a player, Chris played collegiately at Covenant College winning three conference championships. His senior year he was an NAIA All-America. After Covenant, Coach Hitchcock spent time playing for the Chattanooga Railroaders. Chris also played at Lakeside High School for four years. 

Chris graduated from Covenant with a BA in Biblical Studies and minor in Youth Ministries. He is currently the co-owner of The Hitch-N-Post with fellow WSA coach Rob Wood.

Chris is married to Westminster Alum Kelly Watts Hitchcock and is the father to four boys: Michael (11), Will (9), John Reid (6), and Watts (2).
 

Will Boyd - Boys Varsity Assistant Coach
Will Boyd enters his second season as assistant head coach at Westminster. A 2003 graduate of WSA, Will played collegiately for Presbyterian College for three years and Mars Hill College for one year.

Coach Boyd was a member of the 2000 and 2001 state championship and 2000-2003 region championship teams at Westminster. His senior season, he was one of the leading scorers in the state (22 goals) and served as team captain. During his four year career at WSA, the team had a combined 68-14-6 record.

Will is currently enrolled at the Medical College of Georgia pursuing a degree in the dental field.

He is married to Catie Pursley Boyd.


Varsity Girls Soccer

Coach Mike Freace
Barfield, Summer
Barinowski, Haley
Cave, Allie
Douglas, Javona
Edmondson, Kerrie
Hadden, Katilyn
Hartmann, Cassie
Hearon, Anna
Lonnrot, Mira
Matthai, Katelyn
McCallie, Nina
Montesclaros, Alex
O'Neil, Anna
Plunkett, Frances
Powell, Caroline
Rhodes, Melissa
Rhodes, Sadie
Smith, Cara
Smith, Kelly
Speese, Annie
Zecha, Catherine
Swierski, Haleigh (manager)


Middle School Boys Soccer

Coach: Chrish Hitchcock

Number Player Grade
2 Charles Knox 6th
3 Jacob Woods 7th
4 J.D. Menger 8th
5 Nathan Vital 8th
6 Jon Gibbs 7th
7 Joe Coleman 8th
8 Lawson Powers 8th
9 Seth Robinson 6th
10 Caleb Herrin 8th
11 Conner Herrin 8th
12 Will Newton 8th
13 Josh Woods 6th
14 Brenton Durkee 8th
15 George Inman 6th
16 Josh Willis 7th
17 Matt Reid 8th
18 Jacob Criss 7th
19 Rob Newton 6th
20 Jonathan Gore 8th
21 Ethan Lynch 6th
22 Addison Powers 7th
23 Sam McCartney 7th
24 Nathan Bailey 6th
25 Bryce Barinowski 7th
26 Zach Kimbler 7th
27 Sam Paulk 8th
28 Tumah Ngoh 6th
29 Colson Herrin 6th
33 Benjamin O'Neil 6th


Middle School Girls Soccer

Coach:  Ben Davall
Barinowski, Brantley
Brock, Katy
Douglas, Jaquavious
Doumar, Emily
Gore, Lillie
McCallie, Sibley
McGahee, Rebecca
Newbrey, Caitlyn
Newton, Christy
Paulk, Catherine
Plunkett, Anna
Pollock, Sophie
Robertson, Anna
Robertson, Abbey
Salvador, Reagan
Strother, Ellyn
Yarid, Emily
Zecha, Claire

 
 
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