Extra curriculars are a big part of the Seattle Prep community. Over 600 Seattle Prep students are athletes making the participation of students in sports a big part of our community. The Fall sport season is always a good way to make new friends and do something you love. As the season is coming to an end many of our athletes will be putting down their Seattle Prep uniform, hitting their last shots, and running their last mile. Many of these Seniors are also our beloved captains. The fall sport captains are the people who keep the teams going and lead their team to success.
One such captain is girls’ golf captain Sofia Dominguez ‘25 has been playing golf since her freshman year. This year the girls’ golf program is 8-1 this season, with their only loss being against Lakeside – losing by only one point. Dominguez’s favorite part of being a captain is that “it’s a great way to create relationships and connections throughout the team and puts an emphasis on the team’s overall values.” She stated when talking about what she loves most about being a leader.
Throughout her time at Prep, Dominguez has created countless memories with her teammates. She says her favorite memory from this season has been “leading our team because we have had a really good run, and we’ve played really good with each other.” While this memory will always hold a special place in her heart, she will also cherish her one unforgettable memory of making her first hole in one at Jackson last season. Though she feels sad about leaving her team, she carries with her the peaks and valleys of her golf career. “I will miss the simple things: spending time together at practice, team dinners, sleepovers, and of course our coach,” she shares. As her senior season wraps up, Dominguez looks forward to participating in the golf Metros tournament, hoping to lead her team to the state competition.
Similarly, Seattle Prep displays another dedicated captain, Tegan Rain ’25 who is a captain on our Girls Cross Country team. This year her team is made up of about 80 girls, which is the most that Prep has ever had in the Girls XC program. Rain has been running with Seattle Prep XC for all four years. Through those years she has learned a lot of great skills and techniques. Rain stated “hard working, dedicated, patient and being able to understand your teammates” are needed to be a good captain.
Rain has always had a passion for running at Prep, creating many memories as she approaches her final season. As she ran in State last year, she is very prepared for the upcoming season. Her favorite memory from this year – “was Suncadia because I got to go with my team for a week to train and enjoy time together and create new memories before the season started”.
Throughout her career she will always remember the different lessons she has encountered and how they have shaped her. She says that she has learned “to always be patient and understand that good things take time and lots of hard work. You won’t always feel motivated but it’s important to stay consistent.” These learnings have helped her become the amazing captain she is today. She will be sad to leave her Seattle Prep XC community but will always be someone new members will look up to and remember each year.
As the fall sports season comes to an end, both Rodriguez and Rain look forward to competing in Metros, where they aim to lead their teams to victory. Their journeys not only highlight their individual achievements but also reflect the broader values of Seattle Prep. This spirit of leadership and personal growth flourishes through our athletics programs, creating a strong sense of community among the student-athletes. In this environment, remarkable captains like Rodriguez and Rain emerge, shaping not just their teams but the entire Seattle Prep culture. Their dedication and passion will leave a legacy, inspiring future members to uphold these values for years to come.
