2025 Season Recap: Vianney Griffins

The 2025 boys soccer season for the Vianney Griffins was defined by resilience, balance, and growth against one of the toughest schedules in the St. Louis area. Finishing the year at 10–12–3, Vianney consistently competed with top programs, picked up key wins late in the season, and showed clear progress heading into postseason play.

Goalkeeper Breakdown

Vianney relied on a two-goalie rotation throughout the season, with both keepers delivering important performances.

• Gavin Drzewucki

  
  

  • 680 minutes | 3–3–2 record

  • 4 shutouts, 1.06 GAA

  • 35 saves | .795 save percentage

• David Gale

  
  

  • 1100 minutes | 6–7–1 record

  • 3 shutouts, 1.75 GAA

  • 58 saves | .707 save percentage

Together, the duo helped Vianney stay competitive in numerous tight matches, including multiple draws against elite opponents.

Offensive Leaders & Contributors

Vianney’s attack was spread out, with multiple players stepping up throughout the season rather than relying on one scorer.

• Brady Haegele – 10 goals, 3 assists (23 pts)

  
  

  The team’s top goal scorer and a constant threat in the final third.

• Riley McGill – 8 goals, 5 assists (21 pts), 3 GWG

  
  

  A clutch performer who delivered in big moments.

• Xander Viau – 4 goals, 6 assists (14 pts)

  
  

  One of the team’s most creative players and a key playmaker.

• Leo Mermelstein-Wolf – 4 goals, 2 assists (10 pts), 2 GWG

  
  

  Consistent production and timely finishes.

  
  

Other important contributors included Bennett Ahearn, Jacob Schoen, Jack Corbett, Braydon Haddock, and Jake Arnold, giving the Griffins depth across the field.

Season Highlights

• Opened the season strong with a 7–2 win over Bayless

• Earned quality results against tough competition:

  • Draws vs Glendale, SLUH, CBC (twice)

• Late-season momentum:

  • Wins over John Burroughs, SLUH, Farmington, Jackson, and Oakville

• Finished district play strong with three straight shutout wins before the final SLUH match

The Big Picture

While the overall record doesn’t fully reflect it, Vianney was competitive in nearly every match, frequently playing one-goal games and draws against some of the area’s best teams. The Griffins showed clear improvement as the season went on, especially defensively and in close-game execution.

With a balanced scoring attack, reliable goalkeeping, and valuable experience gained in 2025, the Griffins laid a strong foundation moving forward. This was a season that tested them—and made them better because of it.