When a Woodlawn basketball team steps onto the court, the gym reverberates with energy and enthusiasm. The thrill of basketball’s fast-paced gameplay captivates everyone, including the Woodlawn community. This year, we’ve elevated our game with a brand-new hardwood maple floor, mirroring the professional courts seen in the NBA. Basketball at Woodlawn not only hones coordination and endurance but also emphasizes the power of teamwork on and off the court.
The Boys and Girls Varsity teams embarked on their basketball journey as freelance teams in 2009, made their mark in the Mid-State Christian conference in 2010, and transitioned to the competitive realm of the NCISAA Southern Piedmont Athletic Association (SPAA) in 2014.
With games scheduled in the winter season, both the girls’ and boys’ teams bring their A-game to the court. Looking ahead to the 2023-2024 season, we are thrilled to introduce Middle School and Junior Varsity teams for both genders, setting the stage for even more exciting basketball moments at Woodlawn.
Submit the form below to sign up for one of our athletic teams. The coach will contact you within a few days to confirm.
- Edward Remley
- Graham Gravina
- Michael Branisteanu
- Sam Eiserle
- Aiden Honeycutt
- Daniel Warin
- Gavin Honeycutt
- Will Eiserle
- Beckett Howard
- Mitchel Turner
- Russell Jacobson
- DJ Henderson
- Noah Quinlan
- Nate Ward
- Sawyer Kidd
- Brady Wehrer
- Dani Santos-Mirza
- Eric Cui
- Gavin Honeycutt
- Beckett Howard
- Will Eiserle
- Madelyn Cummings
- Livy Rozantes
- Hadley Rozantes
- Maggie North-McKown
- Elena Ordaz
- Hanna Aittola
- Suzy Dunn
- Madelyn Cummings
- Kynlie Garcia
- Livy Rozantes
- Sofia Reynal
- Skylar Rawlins
- Annabel Arcuri
- Sarah Taaffe
- Mia Wilson
MEET OUR Coaches
The boys basketball teams are coached by Woodlawn Athletic Director, Dan Priest and the girls basketball by Kyle Dill. This year, Larry Garloch is assisting both teams.

Hank Grzeszczak (Woodlawn School)
Class of ’19
JV Boys Basketball Coach
A 2019 Wofford College graduate with a BA in English Language and Literature, Hank has already established himself as a dynamic professional, currently serving as an Operations and Recruiting Analyst at The Norman Group in Charlotte. Now expanding his passion for mentorship beyond the corporate world, he returns to Woodlawn as the JV Boys Basketball coach, bringing his leadership and collaborative skills to nurture young athletes.

Dylan White (Woodlawn Alumni)
Class of ’19
JV Boys Basketball Coach
A Clemson University graduate with a B.S. in Economics, Dylan leverages his strong background in financial analysis and investment banking as a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst at Yellowstone Landscape. Driven by a desire to continue developing professionally and contribute to young athletes’ growth, he returns to Woodlawn as the JV boys basketball coach, bringing his strategic insights and passion for mentorship to the court.

Whitney Branisteanu
JV Girls Basketball Coach
Luke Zimmerman (Davidson College Student)
MS Boys Basketball Coach
Jacob Asbill (Davidson College Student)
MS Boys Basketball Coach

Coach Kyle
MS Girls Basketball Coach
Kyle joined the Woodlawn family in 2019. Kyle majored in History at Davidson College before earning a Masters degree in Education from Wake Forest University. Prior to Woodlawn, Kyle was the head football coach, and track and field sprinter coach at a local middle and high school. He played football his whole life, including playing at Rutgers University and Davidson College as a running back. Kyle delights in talking History. He is very passionate about the ways in which History and Social Studies can be vehicles by which our students learn how to learn, fostering that lifelong love of independent learning.
Team & INdividual
Awards
Boys
2019 SPAA All-Conference: Jesse Jacobson, Kevan Nikolich, Dylan White
girls
2015 SPAA All-Conference: Clare Robinson
PAST RESULTS
December 8: Woodlawn vs St. Mark
The 'Blazers rallied with a strong 4th quarter to defeat St. Mark 34-29. Xander scored 15 points and Yusuf posted 12 points, while Jake and Henderson scored 4 and 3 points, respectively. RJ was tremendous on the boards, Jacob and Nathan added defensive pressure, and Parker chipped in with some key minutes.
November 28: Woodlawn vs Victory Christian
The Trailblazers came back from a big deficit against a very quick Victory Christian team to close a double digit deficit to 8 with 4 minutes to go. The 'Blazers worked hard but couldn't get any closer and ended up losing 43-28. Xander posted 14 points and Yusuf posted 6 points, while RJ, Jake, Henderson, and Parker each scored 2 points. RJ and Jacob did a great job on the boards.
November 14: Woodlawn vs Cabarrus Charter
The Middle School 'Blazers lost 37-11 to Cabarrus Charter Academy. The 'Blazers came out with first game nerves, settled in after a rough first quarter, and competed well the last 3 quarters of the game. Xander Bowen had 5 points, Yusuf Shire added 4, and Jake Modrak posted 2.