SETON CATHOLIC PREPARATORY

SENTINEL ATHLETICS

PRESEASON EDITION

August 3rd, 2026 · #GoSentinels

📢 ATHLETICS MEETING — TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 8:00 PM

Join us in the Fine Arts Theater on Tuesday, August 4th at 8:00 PM, immediately following Meet the Teacher Night. We’ll cover fall sports, registration, and expectations for athletes and families. All Sentinel athletic families are encouraged to attend.

⚠ FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER

This is the last week to register for fall sports. Athletes with tryouts beginning Monday, August 10th (Girls Flag Football, Boys Beach Volleyball, Girls Volleyball, Swim & Dive) must be fully registered in FinalForms by Friday, August 7th at midnight. Spiritline registers by Friday, August 7th as well (tryouts begin Tuesday, August 11th). No hard copies will be accepted, and athletes who aren’t registered by the deadline cannot try out.

Sentinel families — the fall season is nearly here. This week we’re highlighting our Athletics Meeting, the final week of registration, two new additions to our athletics staff, and a first look at the Girls Flag Football schedule. Go Sentinels!

Welcome to the Sentinel Staff

Chantelia Hunting · Athletic Trainer

Please join us in welcoming Chantelia Hunting as our new Athletic Trainer. She’ll oversee athlete health, injury care, and game-day coverage across our programs. We’re thrilled to have her supporting our student-athletes this year.

Casey Durkiewicz · Varsity Baseball Head Coach

We’re excited to welcome Casey Durkiewicz as our new Varsity Baseball Head Coach. He’ll lead the Sentinel baseball program into the spring season. More on the team’s plans as we get closer to winter.

Tickets

All Sentinel home events are ticketed through GoFan; individual game links activate as the schedule posts. The Booster Club will be selling their Booster Club Pass this season — details coming soon.

Game Tickets on GoFan

Classifieds — Now Hiring

A few coaching openings remain for 2026–27. Interested? Contact Athletic Director Jim Shewbridge at [email protected].

WINTER	Wrestling — Coach
SPRING	Boys Volleyball — Head Coach
SPRING	Girls Beach Volleyball — Head Coach

TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Girls Flag Football · 3A Central · HC Billy Baker

Our fast-growing flag football program opens Tuesday, September 15th vs. Palo Verde Magnet at home. The 13-game slate features a road trip to Flagstaff (Monument Valley), a home matchup with rival St. John Paul II, and 3A Central region tests against Scottsdale Christian, Arete Prep, Madison Highland, and Scottsdale Prep. Seven home games — come pack the stands.

Date / Time	Opponent	Site	Type
Tue Sep 15 6:00 PM	HOME vs Palo Verde Magnet	Seton Catholic HS	Freedom
Thu Sep 17 6:00 PM	HOME vs Scottsdale Christian	Seton Catholic HS	Region
Sat Sep 19 12:00 PM	AWAY @ Monument Valley	Flagstaff HS	Freedom
Mon Sep 21 6:00 PM	HOME vs St. John Paul II	Seton Catholic HS	Freedom
Wed Sep 23 7:00 PM	AWAY @ Benjamin Franklin	Benjamin Franklin HS	Freedom
Tue Sep 29 6:00 PM	HOME vs Arizona Lutheran	Seton Catholic HS	Freedom
Wed Sep 30 5:00 PM	AWAY @ Maryvale Prep	Maryvale Prep Academy	Freedom
Thu Oct 8 6:00 PM	HOME vs Xavier Prep (CA)	Seton Catholic HS	Freedom
Tue Oct 13 6:00 PM	AWAY @ Valley Christian	Valley Christian HS	Freedom
Thu Oct 22 6:00 PM	HOME vs Arete Prep	Seton Catholic HS	Region
Tue Oct 27 7:00 PM	AWAY @ Madison Highland	Madison Highland Prep	Region
Thu Oct 29 6:00 PM	HOME vs Highland Prep West	Seton Catholic HS	Freedom
Tue Nov 3 6:00 PM	AWAY @ Scottsdale Prep	Scottsdale Prep Academy	Region

Full schedule & roster on AZPreps365

Up Next

We’ll preview Boys & Girls Golf and Swim & Dive once their schedules are finalized, plus recaps once fall competition begins.

Seton Catholic Preparatory

1150 North Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 · 480.963.1900 · scpathletics.org

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Weekly Newsletter - FALL TRYOUTS EDITION - Friday, July 17th

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SENTINEL ATHLETICS

FALL TRYOUTS EDITION

Friday, July 17th · #GoSentinels

Sentinel families — fall sports are here. Below is the tryout, open gym, and practice information for every fall program. Register in FinalForms (details & deadlines at the bottom), then check your sport’s details and reach out to your coach with any questions. Go Sentinels!

★ GIRLS VOLLEYBALL — OPEN GYMS

All open gyms are 5:30–7:30 PM unless noted. Come get touches in before tryouts — new players welcome.

JULY

Monday, July 20th
Wednesday, July 22nd
Thursday, July 23rd — 4:00–6:00 PM
Monday, July 27th
Wednesday, July 29th
Thursday, July 30th — 4:00–6:00 PM

AUGUST

Monday, August 3rd
Wednesday, August 5th
Thursday, August 6th
Saturday, August 8th is tentative — the coaching staff will confirm closer to the date.

TRYOUTS: Monday, August 10th through Wednesday, August 12th, 5:30–7:30 PM (3 days total; two full days are guaranteed — the third day will most likely be by invite, depending on how many athletes attend).

PRACTICES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday — Freshman & JV 4:00–6:00 PM, Varsity 5:30–7:30 PM. Thursdays — all teams 5:30–7:30 PM (due to cheer scheduling).

Questions? Contact Coach Breanna Cannon at [email protected].

Fall Sports — Tryout Information

Football · Coach Matt Hanshaw

Preliminary schedule begins Monday, July 27th:

Monday–Wednesday: 5:30–7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00–7:30 AM
Friday / Saturday: TBD

Questions? Contact Coach Matt Hanshaw at [email protected].

Spiritline — Cheer · Coach Meghan Pruett

Tryouts (transfer & incoming freshman students): Tuesday, August 11th through Thursday, August 13th, 5:30–7:30 AM.

Mandatory clinic Tuesday & Wednesday to learn tryout material
Final evaluation Thursday, August 13th, 6:00–7:30 AM
Results posted Thursday by 1:00 PM
First team practice Thursday, August 13th, 3:30–5:30 PM

Open practices (athletes are invited to attend before tryouts):

Monday, July 27th
Tuesday, July 28th
Thursday, July 30th
Monday, August 3rd
Wednesday, August 5th
Thursday, August 6th
Monday, August 10th

Typical practice times: Monday & Tuesday 5:30–7:30 AM · Thursday 3:30–5:30 PM · every other Saturday varies · Friday football games.

Questions? Contact Coach Meghan Pruett at [email protected].

Spiritline — Pom · Coach Maya Cook

For tryout and practice information, contact Coach Maya Cook at [email protected].

Cross Country · Coach Dean Ouellette

First day of tryouts: Monday, August 3rd, 5:45–7:30 AM @ Seton Catholic.

Preseason workouts have already started — if you’re interested in joining the team, reach out now.

Questions? Contact Coach Dean Ouellette at [email protected].

Boys Golf · Coach Mark Bakeman

Tryouts: Monday, August 3rd at 3:45 PM — at either Lone Tree or Dobson Ranch.

Preseason practice dates are coming soon, along with an informational meeting to be scheduled before August 3rd.

Questions? Contact Coach Mark Bakeman at [email protected].

Girls Golf · Coach Toni Stephenson

Tryouts: Wednesday, August 5th, Thursday, August 6th & Friday, August 7th at 3:45 PM @ Sunbird Golf Club.

Practices: Monday–Thursday at 3:45 PM on non-match days (no practice over Labor Day weekend).

Questions? Contact Coach Toni Stephenson at [email protected].

Girls Flag Football · Coach Billy Baker

Tryouts: Monday, August 10th through Thursday, August 13th, targeting 5:30–7:30 PM (final times depend on field space and the tackle football schedule).

Open field practices: Monday, July 27th – Thursday, July 30th and Monday, August 3rd – Thursday, August 6th, 5:30–7:30 PM.

Practices follow the same schedule, with a possible Friday session — likely a little earlier so athletes can get to the football games to support.

Questions? Contact Coach Billy Baker at [email protected].

Swim & Dive · Coach Lynn Siebrandt

Summer Swim Camp — $75 · Rising 6th–12th, CoEd
Monday, July 20th – Wednesday, July 22nd at 3:00 PM · Arrowhead Pool

Tryouts begin Monday, August 10th — Monday through Thursday, 3:30–5:00 PM at Arrowhead Pool.

Roster announced Friday, August 14th via team email.

Ideally, athletes should be able to swim 50 yards without stopping — that’s 2 laps, any stroke.

Questions? Contact Coach Lynn Siebrandt at [email protected].

Boys Beach Volleyball · Jim Shewbridge, Athletic Director

This season is subject to participation numbers. If we do not have at least 14 players registered, we will not participate this season — so register early if you’re interested.

Questions? Contact Jim Shewbridge at [email protected].

Questions?

All questions should be directed to the sport-specific coach listed above.

⚠ FALL TRYOUTS 2026 — REGISTER NOW

Fall tryouts begin this month. All paperwork must be uploaded to FinalForms by the Friday before your athlete’s tryouts. Registration closes at MIDNIGHT — NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. If registration isn’t complete, your athlete cannot try out.

Sport	Tryouts Begin	Register By
Football	Monday, July 27th	Friday, July 24th
Cross Country, Boys & Girls Golf	Monday, August 3rd	Friday, July 31st
Girls Flag Football, Boys Beach Volleyball, Girls Volleyball, Swim & Dive	Monday, August 10th	Friday, August 7th
Spiritline	Tuesday, August 11th	Friday, August 7th

Football families: turn your registration in by the end of this week — before the team leaves for Prescott camp next week.

A completed registration includes:

Physical Packet 15.7 A–D (8 pages) — includes Consent to Treat (p. 7) & Concussion Acknowledgement (p. 8)
Transportation Consent Form
AIA Academy Training — Brainbook, Opioid, and NEW this year: Hazing prevention (academy.azpreps365.com)

Late registrations add a $50 late fee (Sports Fee $250 + Late Fee $50 = $300 total). Your athlete cannot play until your FACTS payment is made. Already registered for another sport this year? You still need to update FinalForms for the fall sport before the deadline.

Seton Catholic Preparatory

1150 North Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 · 480.963.1900 · scpathletics.org

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Sentinel Athletics Weekly - Summer Edition #1 - June 29, 2026

SETON CATHOLIC PREPARATORY

SENTINEL ATHLETICS WEEKLY

SUMMER EDITION · No. 1

June 29, 2026 · #GoSentinels

Sentinel families — welcome to our first Summer Edition of Sentinel Athletics Weekly. We’re in the off-season, so this issue highlights 2026–27 registration, a Girls Volleyball season spotlight, and several open coaching and staff positions we’re looking to fill for the year ahead.

Recent Results — Last 3 Days

No interscholastic contests were held June 26–29. Seton teams remain in the summer off-season; fall competition opens in late August.

This Week at a Glance — Next 7 Days

No games are scheduled June 29–July 6. Summer conditioning and registration continue below. Fall openers begin with Football on Fri, Aug 21 and Volleyball on Thu, Aug 27.

Tickets

All Sentinel home events are ticketed through GoFan; individual game links activate as the schedule posts. Season passes are now available on GoFan — grab yours before fall sports begin.

Athletic Passes Tickets on GoFan

Registration

2026–27 Athletic Registration is OPEN. All athletes must be cleared in FinalForms before the first practice — complete every required form and upload a current physical. Register / update in FinalForms.

Heat-season reminder: Arizona summer training means hydration first — water bottles, early sessions, and following each coach’s acclimatization plan.

Support Sentinel Athletics

Thank you, Sentinel community! Our June football fundraiser through Schoolfundr has wrapped up, and your generosity directly supports equipment, team needs, and game-day operations for our student-athletes.

$25,000 RAISED

June Football Fundraiser · Go Sentinels!

Classifieds — Now Hiring

Seton Athletics is building its 2026–27 staff. We’re currently hiring for the positions below — Seton families, alumni, and qualified community members are encouraged to apply or share with someone great:

STAFF	Certified Athletic Trainer
FALL	Boys Beach Volleyball — Head Coach
WINTER	Wrestling — Coach
SPRING	Boys Volleyball — Head Coach
SPRING	Girls Beach Volleyball — Head Coach

To apply or learn more, contact Athletic Director Jim Shewbridge at [email protected] or 480-963-1900.

TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Girls Volleyball · 3A Metro Mountain

The Sentinels open at home on Thursday, Aug 27 vs. Show Low and run a 17-match slate packed with region tests — Show Low, ALA–Vistancia, Valley Christian, Snowflake, Blue Ridge, Payson, Northwest Christian, and Gilbert Christian. Until the new on-campus event center is finished (targeted for this fall), most home matches are hosted at Chandler Prep Academy, with two dates at Seton Catholic.

Date / Time	Opponent	Site	Type
Thu Aug 27 6:00 PM	HOME vs Show Low	Chandler Prep Academy	Region
Thu Sep 3 6:00 PM	HOME vs ALA - Vistancia	Chandler Prep Academy	Region
Tue Sep 8 6:00 PM	AWAY @ Palo Verde Magnet	Palo Verde Magnet HS	Freedom
Thu Sep 10 6:00 PM	HOME vs ALA - Ironwood	Chandler Prep Academy	Freedom
Sat Sep 12 3:00 PM	AWAY @ Valley Christian	Valley Christian HS	Region
Mon Sep 14 6:00 PM	HOME vs Valley Christian	Chandler Prep Academy	Freedom
Wed Sep 16 6:00 PM	AWAY @ Northwest Christian	Northwest Christian HS	Freedom
Fri Sep 18 5:00 PM	HOME vs Horizon Honors	Seton Catholic HS	Freedom
Tue Sep 22 6:00 PM	HOME vs Gilbert Christian	Chandler Prep Academy	Freedom
Thu Sep 24 6:00 PM	AWAY @ ALA - Vistancia	ALA - Vistancia	Freedom
Fri Sep 25 3:00 PM	AWAY @ Snowflake	Snowflake HS	Region
Sat Sep 26 2:00 PM	AWAY @ Holbrook	Holbrook HS	Freedom
Tue Sep 29 6:00 PM	HOME vs Blue Ridge	Chandler Prep Academy	Region
Wed Oct 14 6:30 PM	AWAY @ Payson	Payson HS	Region
Thu Oct 22 6:00 PM	HOME vs Northwest Christian	Seton Catholic HS	Region
Mon Oct 26 6:00 PM	AWAY @ Gilbert Christian	Gilbert Christian HS	Region
Wed Oct 28 6:30 PM	AWAY @ Tanque Verde	Tanque Verde HS	Freedom

Full schedule & roster on AZPreps365

Up Next

Our next Summer Edition spotlights more fall programs — Boys & Girls Golf and Swim & Dive. Coaches: send roster notes, returning athletes, and storylines to the Athletics Office.

Seton Catholic Preparatory

1150 North Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 · 480.963.1900 · scpathletics.org

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Congrats to all our Sentinels!!

Athletic News

CHEER TRYOUTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR ARE NEXT WEEK:

Are you interested in joining Seton Catholic Cheerleading next school year? Cheer tryout prep and evaluations for current Seton students in grades 9-11 begin this Monday 04/27, registration is required, visit Sentinel Spiritline page for details.

NEW TO ATHLETICS:

SAVE THE DATE - Friday, May 1st at 6pm in the Fine Arts Theatre

Athletics is introducing something new this year and we need all athletes to be a part of it! Introducing our new annual award ceremony - The SCP’s. The SCP's will be our end-of-year celebration where we highlight the moments, players, and teams that made this year unforgettable. It’s a night to celebrate all of our athletes and see who takes home some of the biggest honors of the year. This award ceremony will include our usual senior athlete awards but will now also include our newly added awards that will recognize athletes of ANY grade. Whether you had a breakout season or were grinding behind the scenes, this night is about the entire Seton Catholic athletic community. If you’re an athlete, this is your night - don’t miss it!

NEWS: New Head Coach Named for Football -

We are excited to announce Matthew Hanshaw as our new head football coach.

Click here to read more.

NEWS: Tri-Sport Senior Sentinel Esmeralda Lanigan, in the news!

Beyond the Court: The Resilience of Esmeralda Lanigan

Winter Sports Registration is Due Friday 10/31/2025

Basketball, Soccer and Wrestling Season

Students who plan on playing a winter sport should have all registration paperwork complete. Current Fall athletes need to be sure they selected a Winter sport on their FinalForms profile. FinalForms - Athlete Registration

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2025 - 2027 SCHOOL YEARS: All boys & girls basketball and volleyball home games will be played at Chandler Prep, located 1951 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ at the SE corner of Warner and Alma School Rds. MAP: Chandler Prep High School

Athletic News - Week Ending June 6, 2025

All athletes must register and complete the required paperwork prior to tryouts. We highly encourage everyone to register early so they don't miss the first day of practice!

https://www.setoncatholic.org/apps/pages/sports_registration