Xavier Luna, Staff Reporter
Xavier Luna is a junior at Mater Dei, and this is his first year as a staff reporter for The Scarlet Scroll. Xavier plays Ice Hockey and Tennis for Mater Dei. He is also involved in choir, orchestra, marching band, and MUN. Xavier loves to write poems, watch movies and shows, and spend quality time with family and friends. He hopes to become a better writer through writing the unique stories of the Mater Dei community.
![LAST DITCH EFFORT Freshman Max Chyczewski chases after sophomore Phoenix Dickinson, who has the puck, to prevent her from scoring. Defense is an important part of a hockey team, and being able to chase after a player with a puck and stopping them from scoring is an essential part of that role. “Something that can be really rewarding [about playing center/forward] is being able to have more chances to score,” Dickinson said.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_1490-1200x790.jpeg)
![STRATEGY IS KEY Head Coach Josh Goedl discusses game plays and strategy during a break. Athletes like senior Leigh Stout find that communication is an important aspect of the game. “Having a community that actually cares how you're doing, cares about how you play, [and] your mental health, is a good type of team to depend on,” Stout said.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_0764.jpeg)