48 JUNE 2021 BECOME AN INSIDER and get the latest news! Free e-newsletter SNAP HERE arcadianews.com/newsletters or visit By Rachael Bouley A new café has made a promise to its patrons: “We are good people doing good things to support and inspire other good people doing good things.” Gooder Goods, which opened inside the Madison Improvement Club at 38th St. and Indian School Road last November, has quickly become a go-to spot for fitness enthusiasts before or after yoga and cycling classes. The café offers a mostly plant-based menu that has something for everyone. This small business came to life in March 2020 when Harmony Fulton and her partner Nate Lowrie met with friend Joe Meyers, who had been the chef of the club’s former S.E.E.D. Café. He had been asked by Madison Improvement Club if he was interested in opening a cafe in the studio. “After a whiteboard session about what Joe’s mission is – making people happy with food while being environmentally conscious – we decided the three of us would open the café together,” Fulton said. She explained that the opportunity and location were too good to pass up. The wheels started spinning from there as the collaborative effort behind Gooder Goods came together. “The Madison is a good fit for us because their students are people who take daily, intentional actions to be healthy,” Fulton said. “We add another element to their wellness routine and know they are grateful to conveniently walk out of a spin or yoga class and head over to our café to get a smoothie.” Fulton explained that what the cafe does to “be good” is mindfully create menu items that are good for the body. She said when good, healthy nutrients go into the body, the body functions and feels better; when people are feeling and functioning well they are able to “do good” in their lives. “How people feel when they are at our café is of utmost importance. We want them to feel welcome, informed, and well-taken care of,” Fulton said. “People can also expect coffee drinks and food they’ll love so much that they’ll want to come back again soon.” Fulton said that the most popular plant- based menu items include Joe’s avocado toast, buffer bites, the beany baby burro and coffee purchased from Provision, a specialty coffee roaster in Phoenix. Gooder Goods plans for the future include increasing their catering and home delivery services as well as offering a membership for discounts on their menu and specialty items. They will also have their food in a refrigerated vending machine at a luxury downtown condominium in July. 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49 JUNE 2021 By Mallory Gleich Arcadia High’s wrestling program may be young, having started only four years ago after a 25-year hiatus. But in that time, the wrestlers have put their blood, sweat and tears into every match, and this season they came out strong, with three students placing at the state tournament earlier this year. Aaron Simpson, who is a former UFC fighter and was a NCAA Division 1 coach for 10 years, has coached the Titans for three seasons. During Simpson’s inaugural season, Arcadia had its first wrestler to ever qualify for the state competition, and he placed in the top 8. Simpson explained that this season was different, as there were limited competitions and no tournaments. “The team kept training and working,” Simpson said. “We set an Arcadia record by qualifying three to the state tournament, which was huge for us.” Team Captain Jake Waltz was in the most challenging weight class for the state tournament. “Jake’s leadership was instrumental in our development of the younger guys. Senior Wyatt Anderson not only qualified but also won a match at the tournament, which put him in the top 12 of state,” Simpson said. Freshman qualifier Nolan Field also won one match, putting him into the top 12 of the Division 2 state tournament. “Wrestling is the toughest sport a high school athlete could ever do. There is nothing like it. It is a sport where your nutrition, cardio, rest, technique and mental toughness is always constant,” Simpson said. “Only the strong put it all on the line when they go through our tough training regime and step out on the mat to compete.” At state, judges only give medals to the top six out of 16 in each weight class. Jake lost two matches and placed in the top 16. Nolan and Wyatt each won one and lost two and made it to the top 12. Simpson says although the season is over, the Titan wrestling team will be training hard for next season when new freshmen and sophomores join the ranks. Arcadia boys wrestling sets school record at state Front Row: Mark Radonich, Nolan Field, Matthew Hernandez, Eric Ortiz-Garcia and Raul Carrera. Back Row: Coach Aaron Simpson, Emilio Alzate, Rocco Mortensen, Wyatt Anderson, Jake Waltz, Julian Vanderstelt and Coach Christian Pagdilao. Not pictured: Zachary Grant and Thomas Farar. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN FIELDS Only the strong put it all on the line when they go through our tough training regime and step out on the mat to compete. By Rachael Bouley Despite numerous trials and tribulations throughout the school year, the Veritas Prep girls and boys varsity tennis teams have something to be proud of as they both made it to the state championships for the first time in history. Head Coach Lisa Townsend said she is proud of the program’s success as the girls made it to the top four, while the boys lost in the quarterfinals. “We did better than we ever thought we would do. It was an excellent season,” she said. Sophomore Anna Schillinger made it to the semi-finals, losing to Thatcher, and Emily Robbins and Parker Cashdan made it to the quarterfinals in doubles before losing to Phoenix Country Day School. Schillinger also made it onto the Girls Division 3 All- State team while Robbins and Cashdan were honorable mentions. Although these players were significant contributors, Townsend said that the entire team helped make a difference for the Falcons. The girls were ready to fill in and help their teammates, something their coach greatly appreciated, especially coming off the challenges of a tough season and injuries. “The strength of our team was the camaraderie, sportsmanship, and the overall love for one another. They all respect each other, and that’s our strong suit,” Townsend said. “It was like they have all played together forever.” The boys varsity tennis team also dealt with untimely injuries and player replacements during state, but they were still ecstatic to make it to the quarterfinals. “Peter Schillinger was captain of the team and willing to do whatever he needed to do,” Townsend said. “There were no egos, the sportsmanship was outstanding, and I couldn’t ask for a better group of kids.” Townsend said that with two graduating seniors on the girls side and four on the boys, preparation is already underway for next season. “We just want to build on what we did this year to keep the dream alive,” Townsend said. “We will be rebuilding and working with the kids over the summer, especially with four eighth-graders coming up for the boys. We made it to the quarterfinals. Now we want to make it to semi-finals and do better at individual state in the single and double entries.” Townsend was named this year’s Division 3 Section 5 Coach of the Year. She has been coaching tennis for six years, but this has been her first year in the high school arena. She says coaching her first high school season was incredibly rewarding, especially seeing the smiles on the students’ faces and watching them work together. Townsend recognizes the potential of her tight-knit teams to go all the way, and her ultimate goal is to make Veritas a household name in Division 3 tennis. “I’m a proud coach. You forget sometimes they are just teenagers, but they are so mature for their age. They all have different personalities and love practicing and playing,” Townsend said. “I’m going to miss my seniors, and I wouldn’t change this for the world, but their smiling faces give me fulfillment every single day. I’m sad it’s over, but the season was awesome.” Veritas Prep tennis took on challenges for successful season The Veritas boys and girls tennis teams celebrate a ‘W’ with their coach, Lisa Townsend. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE WALSH