In the midst of cheerleading, another championship story was unfolding. The Aquinas Varsity Girls Soccer Team captured the 2025 Section V Class A title, powering through an extraordinary postseason marked by skill, precision, and unshakeable determination. Led by Head Coach Adam Schwartz and Assistant Coaches William “Tad” Valentino ’94, P’25 and Emily Wolak ’18, the Lady Irish showcased a level of poise and toughness that carried them all the way to the New York State Championship game. Though their final match ended in a heartbreaking loss, their journey was anything but—every challenge won, every defensive stand, every goal scored was a testament to the team’s incredible chemistry and relentless spirit. “It was such an honor and a privilege to coach this brilliant, unique group of gi ed and talented players this year. In addition to being tremendous soccer players, our team was made up of exceptional human beings who demonstrated the highest character. To that end, our girls were extremely successful because they always kept ‘ rst things rst,’ centering on building healthy, highly functional relationships with their teammates—relationships rooted in love, trust, support, compassion, and a true ‘herd mentality’: together, we can. e success these young ladies achieved this year is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of how they will impact and improve the world in the years to come. e sky is the limit for all of them!” — Coach Schwartz 2025 SOCCER HIGHLIGHTS • The team finished the season with a 20–2 record, with its only losses coming against State Championship teams St. Mary’s High School and Rye High School • The Team was honored with the All-Scholastic Team award • Selected for the First Team Private Parochial: Savannah Sweet ’26, Bella Muratore ’26, Jaden Deming ’27, Viviana Oliveri ’27, and Briar Hinds ’28 • Selected for the Second Team Private Parochial: Julianna Shannon ’26, Talia Norton ’26, and Samantha Marmo ’28 • Sienna Fallone ’27 named Section V Private Parochial League Player of the Year for the third consecutive year • Sienna Fallone ’27 all-time leading scorer and points in Aquinas history • Sienna Fallone ’27 selected for First Team All-Greater Rochester for the third consecutive year • Jaden Deming ’27 and Briar Hinds ’28 selected for Second Team All-Greater Rochester • Sienna Fallone ’27 received News 8 Primetime585 Elite Award Girls Soccer Player of the Year • Sienna Fallone ’27 selected for First Team All-State • Viviana Oliveri ’27 selected for Second Team All-State • Elizabeth Valentino ’27 received the in-house award for Most Improved Player • Savannah Sweet ’26 received the in-house award for Most Adaptable Player • Selected for the Class A All-Tournament Team: Jaden Deming ’27, Sienna Fallone ’27, Briar Hinds ’28, and Viviana Oliveri ’27 17 THE HEART OF THE LADY IRISH What unites both of these champion teams is something deeper than talent—it’s their team bond. A desire to give their best not just for themselves, but for the team beside them. eir victories this fall remind us that championships are built in the hidden moments, the unseen hours, the quiet dedication that sets Aquinas athletes apart. And this year, our Lady Irish proved that they are, without question, unstoppable. SECTION V CLASS A GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONS
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