The ultimate frisbee team was reunited this Thanksgiving, coming together to play a scrimmage game between last years graduated seniors, and the returning team members.

“I was really excited to play against the guys and be together again,” senior Doug Ryterski said. “It felt like a family reunion.”

Having bonded over the course of the 2015 season, many of last years players expressed their appreciation for the Thanksgiving day game.

“When I saw all of these people again that I formed relationships with, it was such a good time and it made the holiday that much more important to me,” sophomore Emily Cooper said.

The graduated players brought a lot of athleticism, presenting a challenge for returning players and newcomers.

”They totally kicked our butts,” Cooper said. ”It was very competitive. But it was a fun atmosphere, a fun type of competitive.”

Not only was the Thanksgiving game a cherished reunion of past teammates, but also a preview into the upcoming season, which head coach and science teacher Mr. Gunasingham feels very positive about.

“I’m excited because they all seem really enthusiastic to grow, and I think they realize the loss that we had with our skilled players graduating but I think that’s just made them even more hungry to get better,” Gunasingham said.

Gunasingham viewed the game as a representation of what the ultimate frisbee team is all about.

“It was just a reminder that it’s a great program because it gives those athletes a chance to exhibit that, and it’s also a really great group of guys,” Gunasingham said.

Ryterski is hopeful going into the new season.

“We’re starting early and getting new people into the game, refreshed and ready to go,” Ryterski said.

The positive attitude and desire to improve shared by this years team gives Gunasingham hope for the future of the program.

“I’m excited because I feel like we’ll have a program of serious athlets for the next coming years, and then we can just build on that continuously,” Gunasingham said.