Spartan Athletes of the Week: Lila Ogle and Sam Jones

Congratulations to Lila Ogle ‘27 and Sam Jones ‘28 for earning Spartan Athlete of the Week honors!

Lila Ogle totally dominated the pitch in the Varsity Field Hockey team’s Oklahoma road trip last weekend. In just two games, Ogle recorded four goals to help the Spartans earn a 3-1 victory over Casady in Oklahoma City and a 6-1 victory over Holland Hall in Tulsa. Her understanding and execution of pressing strategy, ability to keep possession in transition play, and aggressive circle play were major contributions to the weekend wins. 

“Lila’s fire is what helped our team come from behind in the fourth quarter against Casady last Thursday,” said Field Hockey Program Head Chelsea Richards. “She made smart leads to receive the ball on our outlet and created scoring opportunities with her speed and aggressive forward play. I’m excited to see her shine at the SPC Tournament next week!”

Sam Jones helped close out the Spartan Football season with a 51-28 victory over CenTex Sports Association last week. The sophomore standout made a statement in the final game, rushing seven times for 110 yards and a touchdown while adding four receptions for 42 yards and another touchdown. His explosive playmaking and poise under pressure highlighted how far he has come this season, and he ends the year with solid performances in back-to-back games.

“We’re excited to see both the team and Sam’s continued growth next season as we return to SPC play,” said Varsity Football Coach Jay Patterson. “Sam has shown tremendous development over the past two years and has become a true cornerstone of our program’s success.”