As the DC golf team heads into full swing, the roster features many returning veterans, alongside a variety of fresh faces who hope to make an impact. Coming off an impressive 2024 campaign with 11 wins and only 3 losses, the team aims to continue their success, keeping their momentum and confidence from last season.

Heading the team this year is first-year golf coach Kevin Wallace, who is embracing this new position with enthusiasm. As Wallace elaborates, “What excited me most was the opportunity to invest in student-athletes through a sport that I’ve always loved.” Coach Wallace has focused on the mental side of golf, helping players develop their composure and resilience: “The most rewarding part has been watching players gain confidence–seeing someone post a personal best, overcome a mental hurdle, or take on a leadership role they didn't think they were ready for.” Wallace is also emphasizing the team aspect of golf noting how he “wants players to feel like they’re playing with each other, not just alongside each other.” 

 Participating in, and ultimately winning, the BAL district championship are the goals for the team as a whole. As junior captain Everett Luft shares, “My goal for the golf team this year is to win districts and make it to the state tournament.” Everett emphasizes the “large younger core” with the addition of many freshmen and newcomers on the team; moreover, he hopes to “help guide and lead younger players this season.”  

Sophomore captain Andrew Dell’Arciprete brings experience and leadership as well. Reflecting on his development and maturity as a golfer, Andrew states, “I feel like more of a leader this year because of how much I’ve grown in golf, and I will help my younger teammates with their technique in swinging.” Last season, as a freshmen, Andrew was the only Knights golfer to compete individually in the district championship, and he is determined to meet and surpass that mark in his second season.  

The Knights’ preparation and practice has already payed off as they have a record of 7-1 this season. Beginning the season with a narrow loss against Perkiomen Valley, the DC Knights have quickly rebounded and currently maintain a seven-game win streak. 

Led by a strong group of captains–consisting of seniors Alex Sterious and Santo Gentile, junior Everett Luft, and sophomore Andrew Dell’Arciprete–as well as a new coach offering a fresh perspective, the Knights are setting themselves up for a promising, successful season.