Rams of the Week

Jocelyn Means ’25 – Varsity Softball 

Jocelyn earned her first career varsity softball hit and game winning RBI against Academy of Notre Dame on May 7. 

Drew Ward ’25 – Varsity Crew 

Drew has raced the single boat for the entire spring season and capped off an impressive season and a four-year Hill Crew career by qualifying his single for the semi-finals at the Stotesbury Regatta on the weekend of May 16. Well rowed, Drew! 

Lucia Eilberg ’28 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse 

It has been incredible to watch Lucia blossom during her first year in the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse program. Lucia is an extremely hard worker and is always seeking ways to improve her game. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to making her teammates better. Lucia is the type of person who lifts others up during hard moments and is the first to celebrate them after success. She has grown so much during the last few months, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of her Hill athletics career holds for her! 

Ella Charron ’27 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse

During our game against Lawrenceville on May 10, Ella encouraged her teammates to play at their highest capacity, kept morale high, and demonstrated sportsmanship despite the outcome of the game.

Ellie Jeong ’28 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse

Ellie is new to the game of lacrosse. Throughout this season, she has shown noticeable progress in stick skills and game sense, making her a valuable asset on the team. 

Felipe Troncoso ’26 – JV Boys’ Tennis

Felipe and his teammate, Leo, have shown significant improvement over the past two weeks in practice and play well together. They make a great team!

Leo Aguilar Gonzalez ’27 - JV Boys’ Tennis

Leo and his teammate, Felipe, have shown significant improvement over the past two weeks in practice and play well together. They make a great team!

Charlie Winston ’25 - Varsity Baseball

Charlie has been a consistent, reliable, and positive force on the baseball team this season. He has constantly done what is best for the team to help us achieve success. As a varsity catcher for the past four years, Charlie has played through soreness, injury, and slumps to provide the steadiness and leadership needed at the sport's toughest position. The coaches and Charlie's pitching staff are grateful for his reliability and selflessness.

Nate Govan ’26 – Varsity Boys’ Track and Field

Nate and and his teammate, Jake, scored 28 points between them in the throwing events to help Boys’ Track and Field win the MAPL Championship meet on May 10.

Jake Ayala ’25 - Varsity Boys’ Track and Field

Nate and his teammate, Jake, scored 28 points between them in the throwing events to help Boys’ Track and Field win the MAPL Championship meet on May 10.

Taylor Bigbie ’25 – Varsity Girls’ Track and Field

Taylor was instrumental in our relay team’s success on May 10 at the MAPL Championship track meet and set two personal records.

Wynn Magpantay ’25, Nathan Han ’26, Cayden Cubbin ’25, Henry Krafczek ’27, and Arthur Miller ’26 – Varsity Crew

At the US Rowing Mid-Atlantic Regionals on May 10 and 11, the Boys’ 2V4+ showed up and cemented themselves as one of the top second boats in the region. They finished second in their heat to a quick Blair boat, and then raced the final, finishing third and earning a bronze medal, ahead of some serious contenders from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and other local club teams. This is only the second time that a Hill boys’ boat has won a medal at this regatta.

Daniel Sun ’27 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis

Daniel had a strong performance at the MAPL Championships on Saturday, May 10.

James Gong ’26 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis

James had both a single and doubles win against The Hun School of Princeton at the MAPL Championship on May 10.

Ayaan Rege ’26 - Varsity Boys’ Tennis

Ayaan had a strong doubles performance with teammate, Josh Gong ’28, at the MAPL Championship on May 10.

Josh Gong ’28 - Varsity Boys’ Tennis

Josh had a strong doubles performance with teammate, Ayaan Rege ’26, at the MAPL Championship on May 10.

Robyn Eliason ’26 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse

Robyn has been a consistent force as one of our two goalkeepers. Her confidence and presence have both grown exponentially since her third form year. She is an encouraging and supportive teammate while helping others to rise to big moments in games. She had several clutch saves in our big game against Lawrenceville this weekend. We are so grateful to have Robyn this season and can’t wait to continue watching her grow on and off the field.

Paige Barnhart ’25 – Varsity Crew 

Paige has been an energetic, exemplary leader this spring, and, in fact all year, as captain of the girls' team. This week, we celebrate her for her leadership to a gold medal in the varsity pair with superbly matched teammate, Liz Hoffert ’25, at the City Championships in Philadelphia. Brava to captain, brava to a marvelous pair! 

Angelina Sottosanti ’26 – Varsity Crew 

Angelina has been a steady leader as the coxswain for the boys’ varsity boat all year. Last week, after practicing with her boat, she hopped into the third boat so that they were able to get a practice with a coxswain. This Saturday, after winning the MAPL championships with her first boat, she hopped back into the third boat to cox them to a third-place finish. Angelina has a team-first mentality, even if it means coxing multiple practices and she can always be relied upon to do what is right for the team. The ultimate team player and a talented coxswain. 

Joshua Ansu ’26 – Varsity Boys’ Track and Field 

Joshua broke the long-standing Triple Jump record this past Saturday (5/3) in a home track meet against The Perkiomen School and The Pennington School. Joshua jumped a distance of 45’2”. breaking the record previously held by Scott Taper ’70 who jumped 45’0” in 1969.  

Grif Boyer '28 – Varsity Baseball 

All season Grif has modeled hustle, effort, and a positive team-first attitude. 

Not only has Grif chipped in at two corner infield positions this season, but he's also earned two wins on the mound with a 2.27 ERA. 

It's Grif's selflessness that stands out most. Without any fanfare, Grif will warm up a pitcher between innings, he'll fetch a foul ball, or warm up an outfielder at games. At practices Grif hustles to clear the field, hustles from station to station, and hustles to put on or pull of the tarp when the team needs to prevent a rainout. Grif works hard for his team and for Hill. 

Mallory Rohrbaugh ’25 – Varsity Girls’ Golf 

Mallory had her best golf week at Hill. She put together a personal best in our first 18-hole tournament against The Peddie School on April 28. Mallory then followed it up with a new personal best during the MAPL league tournament on Wednesday, April 30. She has been a leader and role model for the girls in the program all year. 

Abby Stank ’26 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse 

Abby is an incredible player and leader on the team this year. She constantly contributes to the positive atmosphere of the group and leads by example in the way she carries herself on and off the field. She hustles in every single play and contributes all over the field, whether she is coming up with big ground balls, getting the draw, or playing a key role in our offense. 

Jaelynn Bucinell ’25 – Varsity Softball 

 Jaelynn is currently hitting .400 for the season. She has taken on the role of team captain and leads by example.  Last week Jaelynn wasn’t feeling 100% and still battled through it playing the catcher position in both games against Pottstown High School (4/24) and The Peddie School (4/26) displaying great leadership. 

Jonathan Moore '26 – Varsity Baseball 

This past week, Johnny had a key role in all three Hill victories. 

In Wednesday's 5-4 defeat of Hun, Johnny pitched masterfully in relief to protect a 1-run lead against the heart of the Raiders' lineup and secure the win. Johnny went 4-4 with a triple and three singles while scoring 3 runs in Friday's 12-2 win against Kiski. In Saturday's 12-2 win over Peddie, Johnny pitched a gem (5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K) to earn the win for the Blues, capping off a solid week of baseball for the fifth former and for Hill. 

Although quiet by nature, Johnny has an intense competitive spirit that has contributed in many ways to the team's success thus far. 

Leo Li ’28 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis 

Leo earned a singles victory in his match against Germantown Friends School. 

Addie Hartman ’27 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse 

 In last week's game against Mercersburg Academy (4/25), Addie was relentless in her pursuit of possession during the game, winning practically every ground ball that came within her vicinity. During practice, she is consistently present and gives her 110% effort. 

Diamond Henderson ’28 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse 

Managing to sprint 100 yards after getting to a ground ball, this defender scored her first career goal against Mercersburg Academy this past Friday (4/25). Diamond is incredibly enthusiastic about furthering her skills in the game of lacrosse and always asks to be a part of drills and the lineup in games.  

Yianni Jacoby ’28 – JV Boys’ Tennis 

Yianni is by far the most improved player on the JV Boys’ Tennis squad. He comes to practice ready to improve his skills and always challenges himself. He also is great at advocating for himself and asking for help when he needs it.  

Diego Acosta Martinez ’27 – JV Boys’ Tennis 

Diego is always hustling in practice and during matches. He always goes after the ball with his full effort. I was really impressed by his performance last week during the match against Germantown Friends (4/23) when he played others who were higher than him in the ladder and held his own during the match.  

Blake Smallwood ’28 – JV Boys’ Lacrosse 

Blake volunteered to step into the role of playing goalie for the JV boys’ lacrosse team this season when it became apparent, we did not have a "net-minder" on the team. Blake worked hard to prepare for our first game against a talented Malvern Prep JV team in our season opener on 4/16 and made several key saves, keeping us in the game until the final whistle.  Blake not only made several saves in that game, but he also saved our season by selflessly stepping up to play goalie. 

Pablo Zapata ’26, Ayaan Rege ’26, Daniel Sun ’27, and Shreyas Korithiwada ’26 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis  

Pablo, Ayaan, Daniel, and Shreyas are members of the two double pairs for boys’ tennis that earned victories against Germantown Academy on April 16. 

Trevon Foster ’26 – Boys’ Track and Field  

Trevon won three events to help the boys win against Lawrenceville and Peddie on April 17. This past weekend on Saturday, April 19, Trevon set two new school records in the 110 hurdles (13.67 seconds) and 300 Intermediate Hurdles (38.65 seconds) at the Roddick High School Invite at Shippensburg University.   

Gia Carswell ’27 – Girls’ Track and Field 

This past week, the girls’ track and field team did not have a single triple jumper for the meet against Lawrenceville and Peddie. Three days before the meet, Gia stepped up to compete and then won the triple jump event on Thursday, April 19! 

Adelia Chism ’26 – Varsity Softball  

Adelia is currently leading the team with a .474 batting average that includes three triples and one double. 

Kohen Smith-Schindler ’28 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse 

 When Kohen does something, she does it at 100%. She is an extremely consistent and dedicated athlete and person. You can count on her to go for the interception, ground ball, or caused turnover with every bit of energy she has. She sets the tone with her effort no matter what the drill or scenario. Kohen makes the people around her better by showing up to work hard every single day! 

 

Santiago Fuentes Woodbridge ’25 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis

Santiago has gone undefeated in his past three tennis matches against Mercersburg (4/12), The Perkiomen School (4/11), and The Lawrenceville School (4/9).

Cole White ’25 – Varsity Baseball

Cole's positivity, leadership, and selflessness are always on display at practice, in the Dining Hall, and on game day.

This past weekend Cole, hitting out of the 3-hole, led the team again, going 1-2 (solo HR) with a walk against The Pennington School. In a double-header against Mercersburg Academy, he went 2-3 (3-run HR) with 5 RBI in game 1, and 1-2 with 2 RBI in game 2.

Cole models the type of commitment and effort we look for at Hill.

April Mittnacht ’27, Mae Dixon ’26, Abby Gerdeman ’26, Harper Latham ’26 – Girls’ Track and Field

April, Mae, Abby, and Harper make up the 4x400 Relay team that earned first place at the Hill Relays this past Saturday (4/12).

Ambrose Cole ’26, Henry Zidek ’26, Collin Ditty ’26, Richard Liu ’26 – Boys’ Track and Field

Ambrose, Henry, Collin, and Richard make up the 4x800 Relay team that earned first place at the Hill Relays this past Saturday (4/12).

Bridget Askin ’27 - Crew

Bridget faced some unexpected hurdles this week, but she was flexible about helping with what the team needs. She helped the team out tremendously by coxing a boys’ fourth boat this past weekend. Bridget has been a great teammate!

Shea Whitney ’26 - Crew

Shea practiced this week and raced in two lineups: as 2-seat of the varsity boat on Saturday, April 12 at Mercer Sprints, and as a highly skilled stroke of the JV boat on Sunday, April 13 at the 5th Manny Flick in Philadelphia. The very definition of a utility player - bravo!

Mia Gillespie ’26 - Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse

Mia played incredible defense in our games against Penn Charter and The Pennington School. Her constant communication and proactive slides show the high level of effort and energy she dedicates to our team. She sets the tone at practices with her incredible work ethic and is an excellent teammate and friend.

 

Luca Hoffman ’28 – JV Baseball

Luca volunteered to play at the Catcher position this week in our first game against Lawrenceville this past Saturday because our usual catcher is unavailable. The position is very difficult to play for the first time, and it takes a considerable amount of courage to weather all the mistakes that will inevitably be made, with humility and perseverance. Luca is truly a team player. To top it off, the team defeated Lawrenceville 12-1.

Dysen Neill ’25 – Varsity Baseball

Dysen pitched well in both outings thus far, earning a win against Westtown in the home opener and another victory against Lawrenceville in the MAPL opener.

Dysen's line in the Lawrenceville game (5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K) is impressive and bodes well for the season.

Since his arrival on campus for preseason football, Dysen has embraced the Hill community and has contributed to our athletic teams (football, wrestling, baseball) and our community life in a positive and generous way. 

Opal Sparling ’26 – Girls’ Track and Field

Opal set a personal record in the Javelin event with a distance of 78'2". She earned this record on April 5^th in the track meet against The Westtown School and The Perkiomen School. 

Ambrose Cole ’26 – Boys’ Track and Field

Ambrose set a personal record in the 800m event with a time of 2:05.62. He earned this record on April 5^th in the track meet against The Westtown School and The Perkiomen School. 

Winston Valentina ’26 – JV Boys’ Tennis

Winston regularly encourages his teammates and shows up to practice each day excited to play. He also stepped-up last week and offered to run a drill that focused on skills that would help the whole team improve their game. 

Seoyun Hwang ’27- Boys’ Crew

Seoyun Hwang, in her first weekend racing as a coxswain, raced three times this weekend! Twice on Saturday against Blair and Peddie and then again once on Sunday in the 4^th Manny Flick. She has done a remarkable job hopping into the coxswain seat with limited practice time and has earned the trust of her crew in a short amount of time. Good work Seoyun!

Cece DiPrinzio ’27 - Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse

Cece consistently gives 100% of her effort in every practice and game, pushing herself to improve while motivating her teammates to do the same. Her work ethic is contagious, and she demonstrates a love for the game even during difficult moments. We love having Cece as part of the team this year and appreciate her presence every day!

Avery Cohen ’26 – Varsity Girls’ Golf

Avery showed herself to be a true leader within the girls’ golf program as she raced out to a strong opening in our first outing against Mercersburg Academy this past Saturday. She shot a 38, already matching some of her season’s bests from last year as she aims to bring home some hardware for the program this season.

George Leas ’28 – Boys’ Crew

George Leas was the only novice to race in our first race, and he was a big part of the JV 4+ that got third in their race. Very proud of the work he has put in since the start of the spring season!

Riley Won ’28 – Girls’ Crew

This novice rower raced in the bow seat of our JV4+ this Sunday in Philadelphia, her (and our) first race. She shows a thirst for learning and cheerfully adapts to new challenges and to stress. Bravo!

 

Harper Latham ’26 – Girls’ Track and Field

Harper set a new school record in the long with a distance of 18 feet, 3.75 inches. She earned this record on March 29^th in the track meet against The George School. 

 

Jake Ayala ’25 – Boys’ Track and Field

Jake set s big personal record in shot put at the track meet against The George School on March 29th.

 

Willow Gall ’28 - Varsity Softball

Willow hit her first career varsity home run on Saturday, March 29^th against Mercersburg Academy.

 

Luke Massimi ’27- Varsity Baseball

Although he suffered a season-ending injury this winter, Luke has been present, available, and enthusiastic for every baseball practice and game since we started on February 24, including our spring trip to Orlando. Luke's selfless service to the squad illustrates a team-first mentality that we all should strive to embrace.

 

Evvy Finch ’27 - Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse

Evvy brings a great deal of energy and commitment to every practice, game, and team event. She constantly uplifts others and consistently seeks feedback for ways she can improve. She is a fantastic example of how to be a good teammate and work hard regardless of the circumstances.

Ella Armstrong '27 – JV Girls' Squash
Ella comes to practice every day ready to work and so she has worked herself up our ladder to the point where she is playing in more matches. She was an awesome teammate in our Penn Charter match where her strong serve and hustle had her winning her match. Then just a few days later when we thought Lawrenceville was only bringing 8 players and they showed up with nine, even though she was not expecting to play and had not even warmed up, she said “yes” as soon as she was asked to play and then proceeded to both win her match and secure the overall win for the team, making the overall score 5-4! Way to go Ella!

Campbell Neese '28 – JV Girls’ Ice Hockey
Campbell has come a long way since the beginning of the year and gives it her all every time she’s on the ice. Campbell also brings a positive and fun attitude every day. We’re so glad that she joined V2 this year!

Vova Nelen '25 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Vova has had a breakthrough season, particularly in the second half. He has improves consistently and developed an impressive list of dives. At the MAPL Championship meet, he finished a strong second behind our very own Tucker Brown. Vova's performance was a personal best and enough to put him on the all-time top ten list of Hill divers. 

Alessandro Volterra '27 – JV Boys’ Basketball
Alessandro shows great effort and attitude on and off the court. He works to improve his skills and himself every day. 

Meghan Ward '27 – JV Girls’ Basketball
Meghan is eminently coachable and a true team player in every way. She listens and endeavors to put what she's heard into action quickly.

Abby Rice '26 and Ling Yan '27 – Varsity Fencing
Both Abby and Ling have showed immense dedication to the team while battling colds these past few weeks.

Jaelynn Bucinell '25, Adelia Chism '26, and Amy Wang '26 – Varsity Girls' Ice Hockey
The group has worked hard together and put together a really strong stretch of hockey. Last week each of the three were in net for wins, backstopping the team in impressive fashion.

Emma Collingwood '27 – JV Girls’ Ice Hockey
As a new player this year, Emma has come in with a nonstop positive attitude. She quietly but confidently does her best at everything—practice drills, scrimmages, and during games. She takes advice to heart and is a good teammate to others. Great job, Emma!

Max Grande '28 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Max comes to practice every day ready to work hard. He swims any event needed in meets, but he specializes in the most difficult events: the 200 IM and the 500 Free. In our recent meet against Penn Charter, Max performed superbly in the 500 Free. Max and his opponent stayed neck-and-neck the entire race, with both teams cheering wildly. Max had a strong and steady finish to out-touch his opponent by 0.15 seconds, 4:58.48 to 4:58.63. His finish was enough to clinch the victory in a very close meet.

Chloe Luo '28 – JV Girls’ Squash
Chloe has played #1 from the start of our season and has done a great job matching up against the opposing teams' best player every week. On Saturday, we played Blair in a rematch having lost 4-3 in our first match against them earlier this season. Chloe lost her first game but regrouped and won the final three games to win the match 3-1 and help Hill secure the overall win. She played her best squash of the season, and we are so proud of how her hard work has paid off.

Dylan Stoltzfus '27 – JV Girls’ Squash
Dylan played her best squash of the season against Blair on Saturday. The team had been focusing on the match as it was a rematch from an earlier loss. Since that match, Dylan had moved up the ladder and played at #2 in our match. Dylan lost a nail biter 3-2 but played very smart, strong squash. Super proud of how hard she has worked to improve her game.

Sam Williams '28 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Sam has steadily improved her dive list, recently adding a double somersault to her repertoire. She achieved a personal best score against Penn Charter earlier last week as well. Very coachable and a great team player, Sam is a pleasure to have on the team.

Cole Basile '28 – JV Boys’ Squash
Cole is the #11 player on the JV ladder who stepped up to #9 due to illness for the match vs. Lower Merion. Due to an illness on Lower Merion’s team, their #8 was willing to play twice to give Cole his match. However, their coach may have been confused because he sent the #8 VARSITY player to play Cole! After falling behind 0-2 in games, Cole demonstrated hard play and grit and was able to win the match 3-2. In the end, he played an opponent of about 15 ladder spots higher than him and came out with the win! Excellent play and determination by Cole!

Griffin Boyer '28 – Varsity Wrestling
Griffin finished 3-0 with three first period pins over the weekend to win the JV Bissell Invitational!

Tucker Brown '25 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
With several boys out for various reasons, we faced Lawrenceville with a minimal team. When one boy could not swim in the final relay at the last minute, that left only one option to avoid scratching the relay. Although he had not swum for two years, Tucker stepped up and joined the 400 Free Relay team to allow the other boys to swim. He is a key member of the team and a model of the one team (swimming and diving) concept.

Andrew Jani '27 – JV Boys’ Ice Hockey
Andrew Jani has played every minute of every game this season and has been outstanding every time. 

T.J. McGlinn '26 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
T.J. continues to improve and has been a huge part of helping our team prepare for games through his hard work in practice. Great teams have great teammates.

Angelina Sottosanti '26 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Angelina had her lifetime best performance at the Lawrenceville meet in diving in addition to swimming a key butterfly leg in the Medley Relay. She is always cheerful and a great team member. She is a good role model and mentor to the other girls, and she is willing to do whatever the team needs in any meet.

Caoilin Thomason '25 – Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey
Caoilin scored the game winning goal against Lawrenceville with just 97 seconds remaining in regulation!

Mallory Rohrbaugh '25, Alyssa Diwale '25, and Eunice Kim '25 – JV Girls’ Squash
Mallory, Alyssa, and Eunice played excellent matches against Shipley last week but beyond that, they have been great leaders and hard workers in practice every day, setting a great example for the younger players. Lucky to have their experience on our team and they’re a big reason we have won our last two matches.

Maddie Dougherty '27 – JV Girls’ Ice Hockey
Maddie has really come alive both in practices and in games this year. Maddie has been vocal during practices and has shown solid effort to improve her skills. She even took her first penalty during the last home game (not that we promote taking penalties, of course)! Way to go, Maddie D!

Lauryn Gomez '27– Varsity Swimming and Diving
Lauryn has continued to improve steadily throughout the season. She is willing to swim in some of our most challenging events (the 200 Individual Medley and the 100 Butterfly), and she swims them well. She works hard every day and maintains a positive attitude. She is a pleasure to coach.

Ryan Sung '27 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Ryan has stepped up to fill in the gap when we have had injuries affect our roster more than usual this year. On Thursday he swam the 200 IM, and on Saturday he swam the 500 Free. These are widely considered the two most challenging events, and he swam them admirably. His flexibility is a great asset to our team.

Mardelle Zhao '27 – Varsity Girls’ Squash
Yancy Sun '26 – Varsity Boys’ Squash
Fin Luhrs-Bivens '25 – Varsity Boys’ Squash
Congratulations to Mardelle, Yancy, and Fin for their dramatic five set wins against Springside Chestnut Hill!

Will Leigh '27 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Making the adjustment from the soccer season and overcoming early injuries has been challenging for Will, but he has met the challenges head-on. He has traditionally been a great practice swimmer, but he has had a slower start this year than in previous years. Despite that, he has trained hard and worked to improve. His times at our last meet in the 100 Breaststroke and the 100 Freestyle were both lifetime best times. He is on track to be a strong contributor to the team this season.

Lexi Lubczenko '25 – Varsity Wrestling
Lexi finished 2-0 on the weekend with two pins to win the girls division of the Panther Holiday Classic. This is Lexi’s first-ever individual tournament title!

Sahith Mangu '28 – Varsity Fencing
Sahith has really put time and dedication into extra practice to make sure he can support the team.  

Wynnetka Magpantay '25 – Varsity Fencing
As our captain, Wynn has done a phenomenal job leading the team and inspiring her teammates to achieve success.  

Kaleigh Spatarella '25 – Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Kaleigh makes sure she is the hardest working player on the court when she gets in the game. We can count on her to rebound, play tough on defense, and never slow down. Her effort can change the pace of a game for the better. Kaleigh is also an awesome teammate, always cheering on her team when she is on the bench. She knows how to stay engaged even when she isn't playing. 

Elsa Ward '28 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Elsa swam in three new events in our last meet. She learned a backstroke start to lead off the Medley Relay, and she learned a relay start to compete in the 400 Free Relay. The best of all, though, was her 100 Breaststroke race. She was neck-and-neck with her opponent, and she dug deep to finish strong and touch just ahead of the other girl. Elsa is a pleasure to coach and a great teammate.

Isa Bartolini '26 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Isa has shown a tremendous drive and focus already this year. She qualified for Easterns in two events during our first meet, but she is also willing to swim any event needed. She has always been a strong swimmer, but she is demonstrating another level of effort and positivity this year, to the benefit of the entire team.

Anderson Brndjar '25 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Leadership by example…Anderson brings positive energy, vocal leadership, and constantly sacrifices his body by trying to take charges.

Jack Gomez '27 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Jack has worked hard at practice every day, and the results are starting to show. He has quickly become our fastest backstroker. He is also willing to swim anything. He is very coachable and brings a positive attitude to practice every day.

Allie Mittnacht '27 – Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey
Allie scored in her second straight game, during a 3-0 win over Westminster, and factored in significantly across many areas of the game, culminating with a key blocked shot on a penalty kill in the third period.

Landon Qiu '27 – Varsity Boys’ Squash
Landon captured his first varsity victory against St. Andrew’s this past weekend!

Taylor Timbrook '27 – JV Girls’ Ice Hockey
Taylor is almost always the first one on the ice. She’s got a great attitude and gives it her best every practice and game. She asks questions and tries hard to get better at skills both big and small. And she’s developed as a leader on the team, both by example and by helping others who are new to the program.

Lulu Zhou '26 – Varsity Girls’ Squash
Lulu secured a victory against St. Andrew’s this past weekend!

Cole Basile '27 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Cole’s aggressive, unheralded effort is the type of motivation and play that holds a good team together. Cole’s natural position is midfielder, but he is asked often to play forward or back whenever the team is in need. No exaggeration, Cole is running – and giving his all – the entire game.

Nicole Cheng '27 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Nicole improved her time by roughly a minute in every race she ran this season. She capped it off with a personal record of over two minutes at Lawrenceville. The improvement she showed this season will hopefully lay the groundwork for next year when she could easily find herself in the varsity lineup.

Dominique Donaldson '26 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Dominique’s perseverance, aggressive play, and team spirit shined against Lawrenceville. We have seen consistent improvement throughout the season and Dominique can be counted on to help fellow teammates in many different situations. 

Sage Garraway '26 – JV Field Hockey
Without Sage, this season along with all our successes would not have been possible. With her positive attitude and willingness to learn, she has only continued to improve over the last few months, and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Congratulations, Sage!

Joshua Gong '28 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
As a newcomer to Hill, and the team, Joshua has quickly made an impact in the forward position. Despite being relatively new to the game, his natural instinct for finding space and creating scoring chances has stood out. His eagerness to learn and fearless approach in attacking the opposition have led to some promising plays, showing great potential. With continued practice and experience, Joshua has the ability to become a key player in our attacking lineup. A strong start, and we’re excited to see his growth throughout the season!

Luca Hoffman '28 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Luca consistently displays great positioning and awareness, breaking up dangerous attacks before they develop. His tenacity in one-on-one situations and ability to win aerial duels have added a much-needed physical edge to our defense. Beyond his defensive duties, his distribution out from the back has helped launch counterattacks, making him a key contributor to both our defense and transition play. 

Amani Masso '27 – Varsity Field Hockey
Amani had a great season learning the game and supporting teammates plus she played great in our 6-0 victory against Lawrenceville!

Anya May '25 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Co-captain Anya is a driving force on the team that is always able to get into a scoring position. She showcased this talent while tallying five of the 11 goals for Hill in the game against Episcopal Academy, including a show-stopping re-direct at the end of regulation game time. She is always ready to play and gives it her all. 

Luke Moyer '28 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Having started off a bit rusty, Luke quickly adapted to the pace of the midfield and became a dependable presence. Luke made remarkable strides this season, showing significant improvement with each game. His control on the ball and awareness of positioning both improved, allowing him to make smarter passes and support both the defense and attack effectively. His hard work and dedication to refining his skills paid off, making him a valuable asset to the team.

Shamiso Mpofu '28 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Shamiso has been a strong component of our team throughout the season and came through at our Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Championship in a big way to run 2nd for the team and break 23min for the first time this season. As a 3rd former, she will be a huge presence on the team for years to come.

Alexis Nussbaumer '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Alexis has completed three shutouts in a row against The Hun School of Princeton, Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, and Blair Academy! Congratulations, Alexis!

Claire Powers '28 – JV Field Hockey
Claire shows up and works hard every single day, and she does so with such a positive attitude. Claire anchors our center defense in every game, and she has great positioning on the field. She also played a strong defensive game against Notre Dame on October 23. Congratulations, Claire!

Johnny Xie '28 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Johnny was a relentless force on the sidelines this season, putting in hard work and determination to win the ball back time and time again. His tenacity in tracking down opponents and regaining possession was crucial in breaking up plays along the flanks. Johnny's commitment and fighting spirit on the sideline made him a key part of our defensive success. Excellent effort all season long!

Angela Wu '27 and Rachel Tao '28 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Angela and Rachel played a brilliant singles game against Lawrenceville. 

Audrey Douglass '28 and Riley Won '28 – JV Girls’ Tennis
A rivalry match filled with two nail biting end of set tie breakers was played by Audrey and Riley.  The third form duo left everything on the Big Red courts, showing true grit and tenacity as they displayed fierce competition and good sportsmanship in the face of adversity.

Liam Mpofu '26 and Henry Zidek '26 – Varsity Boys’ Cross Country
Liam and Henry on Saturday at Lawrenceville joined the elite ranks of Hill School runners who have ran under 17:00 for the 5K. Only one other runner since 2018 has accomplished this feat at Hill, and the first time since the MAPL championship year of 2017 where we’ve had two. In our rivalry dual with Lawrenceville (who won 21-40 with one of their strongest teams ever), Liam ran 16:48.5 (third place) and Henry ran 16:49.7 (fourth place). Great leadership all year from these two, and it shows what a good summer of training can bring. To quote Hill legend Wayne Curtis, “summer miles bring fall smiles.”

Cheyenne Flamer '27 and Lucy Ward '27 – JV Girls’ Soccer
Cheyenne played an outstanding game in goal vs. Lawrenceville and Lucy showcased a great game on the field against Lawrenceville!

JV Boys’ Water Polo Team
Down 6-1 after the first period and then trailing 10-4 going into the fourth period, the JV boys’ water polo team mounted an incredible comeback…scoring six unanswered goals including the equalizing goal with :19 seconds in regulation. The team scored its seventh straight goal :40 sec into overtime to defeat Lawrenceville 11-10!

Sully Keith '27 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Sully has had a couple of great rounds recently. He made an eagle (3) on the par 5 sixth hole earlier in the week and topped that with a hole in one on the fourth hole yesterday!

Chelsea Kuang '25 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Chelsea Kuang determination and grit were on display this week and helped keep her team in the games. She tallied six steals, two assists and drew two kick outs. Chelsea is a quiet leader in the pool that tries to make every play count. Even when sidelined with an injury for part of a game, she was helping direct her teammates from the bench until she was able to return to play.  

Richard Liu '26 – Varsity Boys’ Cross Country
Richard has been a key performer for Hill cross country all season, usually running 4^th on the team, but sometimes 3^rd and today at the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) Championship was our 2^nd runner. He is steadily improving all season and gave a great effort. Under the quiet demeanor, his grit and resilience shows in his performance.

Lily Mauro '27 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Lily scored her first varsity goal vs. Notre Dame!

Jacqueline McNeilly '27 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Jacqueline had her best race of the season this weekend at the PAISAA Championships. She finished second on the team and showed her ability to work hard and perform on the toughest course we run all season.

Jason Smith '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Jason has been a rock in defense, showing excellent composure under pressure. His ability to steal, control and clear the ball when needed has been essential to keeping the opposition at bay. He’s also demonstrated leadership at the back, organizing the defense and ensuring we stay compact. Jason has been a solid and reliable presence who continues to improve with every game.

Mingming Yang '28 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Mingming had a double win this past weekend at Hun. She and her partner Nelly Hartmann ‘25 played a hard-fought match in doubles prevailing in a tiebreaker. In singles, Mingming proved too strong for her opponent winning in straight sets.

Jill Patel '27, Dylan Stoltzfus '27 and Seoyun Hwang '27 – JV Girls’ Tennis
Jill, Dylan, and Seoyun stepped up for the JV girls’ tennis team when a format change required three players to play singles against Germantown Friends School. Usually doubles tennis is the format at the JV level, so these tennis players seized the opportunity to challenge their endurance, apply new strategies and use strong baseline rallies and consistent service play to create competitive matches. These athletes embraced the unexpected and turned it into a great learning experience!  

Suren Antonucci '28 – JV Boys’ Soccer
At this point in the season, if coaches were to give out a most improved player award it would go to goalie Suren Antonucci '28. His improvement from the early days of building the team to today, is impressive and significant. Suren “jumped” into net to give the JV boys' team a second keeper and soon found his calling. Hill’s game vs. George School is a great example: Suren played a stellar second half making numerous safes to secure not only the victory but keep the shutout.

Alexa Creciun '26 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Alexa has been working hard throughout the season and improving each week. As the team logged a win over Hun this weekend, Alexa kept a tight pack with the team’s top runners to finish strong. Her improvement will make us a very competitive team heading into our Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) Championship and Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Championship races.

Becky Fanelli '26 – Varsity Field Hockey
Becky has been constantly soaking up everything we have been learning at practice and improving. Her hard work was shown this weekend when she scored her first TWO goals of the season!

Henry Hu '25 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
Henry had a big game on defense as Hill took down Gonzaga 17-9. He was second on the team with four steals and reacted well in transition to help contain the opponent's counterattack. Henry also handled the ball well on offense. 

Jinmo Lee '27 – JV Boys’ Water Polo
Jinmo played great defense to help the JV boys' team team defeat Gonzaga 12-10. He anticipated the opponent's counterattack, swam hard in transition, and protected the middle well in the half court. Jinmo also demonstrated tremendous vision on offense as he converted one of two well-timed half pool shots. 

Lola Palmer '25 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Goalie Lola Palmer has had great practices this past week and always shows up with a "ready to go" attitude. She has put in hard work and dedication this season which has really shown in our games! We have seen this work pay off as she has improved every game.

Susanna Ponniah '26 – JV Field Hockey
As one of the JV field hockey captains, Susanna Ponniah helps lead the team by starting practices and warmups each week. She leads with kindness and looks out for her teammates on and off the field. Lastly, Susanna consistently anchors our defense on the left side of the field, and she played a strong game against Baldwin on October 16. Congratulations, Susanna!

Kara Syernick '28 – JV Girls’ Soccer
Kara has done a fantastic job transitioning from her primary role as defense to an offensive position. She puts great effort in at practice and it shows in the game. With a great read on the field, accurate passes, and a few goals, she is a versatile and valuable member of the team!

Annelise Mortenson '28 and Angelina Sottosanti '26 – JV Girls’ Tennis
Annelise and Angelina displayed grit and perseverance as they won a hard fought, third set tiebreaker to help the JV girls' tennis team to a 3-2 win over The Hun School! Annelise and Angelina are great teammates who bring positive energy, and a desire to improve their tennis skills to each practice.  

Gracie Eilberg '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Gracie made an amazing effort during our recent 2-1 home win vs. Perkiomen!

Mae Dixon '26 – Varsity Field Hockey 
Mae had a great week of practice and an excellent game against Villa Maria. She made a lot of steals on defense, jump starting our amazing offense. She also helped to recover on defense and earn the shutout. Mae is a constant energy spike coming off the bench!

Jocelyn Means '25 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Jocelyn’s team contributions supported our team immensely this week. She is a force in the water and always tries to help a teammate out when they need it. In practice, she is dedicated to constant improvement for herself and others. At the game against Pingry, Jocelyn was our top scorer with five goals. She had two drives down the pool away from the opponents to score vital goals for our team. 

Derek Zhang '27 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Even without much personal fanfare or attention to himself, Derek supports the JV boys’ soccer team week in and week out. Like most sports, defensive players receive little glory or recognition; Derek is no exception. Regardless, he is the strong, silent type, and lets his lock-down defense and aggressive ball-handling skills do the talking. Derek quietly gets the job done - including during the team’s two recent victories.

Janna Ali '25 and Cindy Yu '26 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Janna and Cindy had a comeback victory against the Baldwin School. They showed outstanding perseverance and acute mental toughness in their play. 

Isa Bartolini '26 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Isa’s speed and perseverance are what make her stand out this week. Through tough match ups, Isa was able to continually work to steal back the ball, make moves on offense and help the team stay on track. Her perpetual positive attitude is always welcome and is something the team can always count on seeing. 

Caroline Calello '26 – Varsity Field Hockey
Carol is always “locked in” as we like to say whether she is on the field or cheering for her teammates. She simply always gives it her all and that is something we love to see as coaches. She has also had some great recent practices pushing her teammates and playing a huge role in helping us continue to remain undefeated this past week.

Alexis Ross '28 – JV Field Hockey
Alexis is always eager to learn and recently, she has taken to practicing outside of normal practice. With her willingness to learn and her determination to continue improving, we are happy to have her on our team. Congratulations, Alexis!

Calvin Dietz '28 – JV Boys’ Water Polo
Calvin has helped the JV boys’ water polo team start the season with a 4-2 record. He readily embraces challenging situations and has already picked up some key nuances of the game...most importantly on defense. On the offensive end of the pool, Calvin has a solid sense of spacing and a deft shooting touch and reads goalies well.

Luc Giroux '25 – V Boys’ Water Polo
Goalkeeper Luc Giroux has provided the foundation for the varsity boys’ water polo team to begin the season 6-0 against opponents from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Luc has anchored our defense with tremendous shot-blocking including 58 saves in the last four games for a 62% save average over this stretch. No prep school opponent has scored more than 10 goals against us. Luc has also fueled our counterattack with proficient passing.

Nelly Hartmann '25 – V Girls’ Tennis
Nelly went 3-0 in competition with two wins in doubles and one win in singles. 

Diamond Henderson '28 – JV Field Hockey
Over the last few weeks, Diamond Henderson has really stepped up by helping to retrieve or carry our field hockey equipment. She has approached every drill and practice with a positive attitude and a growth mindset, and her quick improvement on the field has not gone unnoticed. Congratulations, Diamond!

George Leas '28 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
In the last three matches, George has consistently demonstrated solid progress, notably scoring two important goals for the team. His offensive presence has been critical in pressuring the opposing defense, and his ability to find space and finish in key moments has been a real asset to our attacking play. George honors accurately his position as team captain.

Connor Rauch '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Connor delivered an outstanding performance in our last game, scoring an impressive 3 goals while seamlessly transitioning between midfield and forward roles. His versatility allowed him to control the game in the middle of the park while making key attacking runs that led to his hat-trick.

Daniel Sun '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Daniel has been a key asset on the right wing, using his impressive speed and field awareness to create numerous opportunities for the team. His ability to beat defenders on the flank and deliver dangerous crosses has consistently put the opposition under pressure. During our last game, Daniel was able to score three goals. A brilliant all-around performance!

Claire Turner '27 – V Field Hockey
Claire made some great tackles against (#5) Kinkaid in the fourth quarter of our game to prevent them from scoring.  She is part of a defensive unit that shut out (#5) Kinkaid 2-0 at the MAX Field Hockey HS National Invitational last Friday! 

Nathan Vogt '27 – JV Boys Soccer
Nathan is the consummate team player: selfless, hard-working, and committed. He knows the game well and understands that field positioning, crosses, and assists are what create goals and winning teams. Even in defeat, Nathan was the team’s spark off the bench during the Pennington game.

Lexi Brensinger '27 – JV Field Hockey
Lexi, a new fourth form student at Hill, has already proven herself to be a great addition to the JV field hockey team this year. Lexi played a great game last week against Episcopal Academy and has demonstrated her leadership skills at every practice since the beginning of the season. Congratulations, Lexi!

Willow Gall '28 – JV Girls’ Water Polo
Willow was a guiding force during the Girls’ JV match up against Lawrenceville. She helped move the ball down the pool where it needed to be and was leading in steals with an astounding 11 in total. We are excited to see what Willow has to bring the rest of her third form season!

Macy Rehak '26 – V Field Hockey
Macy is a total workhorse in our backfield. She plays the majority of the minutes on our defensive line and works very hard on the field to recover back on defense making it difficult for any opponents’ offense to generate many goals against us. Last week, we outscored our opponents 7-1 with one shutout against Boyertown. Macy was a huge piece of our defensive system these games to make this happen.

Kierpa Singh '25 – V Girls’ Water Polo
Kierpa has proven her team spirit and leadership through her communication. She is always helping others learn and cheering on the team. When put into action this weekend, she was able to score a vital goal, had a steal, and keep the pressure on to keep the game close against Lawrenceville. 

Shinyu Zhang '27 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Shinyu scored twice to secure the team’s first win of the young season. Beyond his deft touches and vision of the pitch, the forward/midfielder is the consummate teammate: hard-working, dedicated, and supportive.

Matt Conforti '25 – Varsity Boys’ Baseball
Matt has brought a positive attitude and healthy intensity to practice and games since joining the squad. His natural athleticism and strong work ethic helped him get in the lineup this season, and his constant improvement both in the field and in the batter's box have kept him there. In the season finale, Matt broke up a no-hit bid by a talented opposing pitcher by punching a single into centerfield. At first base, Matt had several putouts, including a few picks to help his teammates. Matt has been a welcome addition to the team and we look forward to seeing what he'll accomplish next season.

Jill Patel '27 – Varsity Softball
Jill stepped in against Pottstown on Sixth Form Recognition night and pitched three innings of relief getting the win.

Grady Ziegler '26 – JV Boys’ Baseball
Grady's fundamentals are strong, and his attitude is always positive. He also gave pitching a shot this season to help the JV team when needed. This past weekend Grady hit his first home run for Hill in a close game against Pennington. The four-bagger was, according to Grady's coaches, "one of the farthest home runs" they've ever seen hit by a high schooler. 

Chase Gerloff '27 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis 
Congratulations to our top player Chase Gerloff for his win at the MAPL Championships in the #1 Singles Flight! This effectively means that Chase is the strongest player in the entire MAPL League. He has maintained an undefeated record this season against many strong teams! We are incredibly proud of Chase’s achievement and look forward to his continued success and development.  

Finley Leger '25 – Varsity Girls’ Track and Field 
Finley’s willingness to step up and earn points in the triple jump at the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Championship this past Saturday. 

Fiona Shen '25 – Varsity Girls’ Golf 
Fiona had a fantastic weekend with her best round ever BY FAR at the Crooked Stick. Great job, Fiona! 

Cole White '25 – Varsity Baseball  
Tri-captain Cole White '25 has led by example all season long. The outfielder has been near the top in most batting categories this season, with a .371 batting average, 6 extra base hits, 12 RBI and 9 runs scored. He's also been hit by 5 pitches, which shows his willingness to sacrifice himself for his teammates. Cole is the first person to help set up the field for batting practice, the last person to leave the dugout after making sure it's clean, and the leading voice of encouragement when a rally is needed. This past Saturday, Cole made several putouts in centerfield and roped an RBI single in the 5th inning to put the Blues up by 4 runs in a big win against perennial power Perkiomen. Cole's love the game, passion for perfection, and driven nature make him a tough competitor and a solid teammate. 

Chloe Willman '25 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse 
Chloe is an extremely hard-working and dedicated member of our team. She shows up every day ready to work hard in each drill and practice. Chloe came up with a huge ground ball against two members of the opposing team in our game against Penn Charter last week. She consistently wins hustle plays across the defensive end. Great work, Chloe!  

Jonathan Odike '25 and Winston Valentine '26 – JV Boys’ Tennis 
Jonathan and Winston have been a doubles pair for most of the spring, providing a consistency throughout a season fraught with rain cancellations and movement up and down the ladder. Their stability was on display this week against a tough Haverford team. The duo forced a third set tie break after losing set 1 (the only Hill pair to win a set all day), before falling 10-8 in a hard-fought battle to Haverford’s #2 doubles team. Jonathan’s calm yet demanding demeanor has served him well in his role as captain, and Winston’s lead-by-example play is lauded by his teammates. 

Belle DiCampello '24 – Varsity Softball
Belle was 3-4 Friday against Academy of Notre Dame with a grand slam and 5 RBI’s.

Maria Halvey '26 – Varsity Softball
Over the last two weeks, Maria’s batting average has gone up over .200 points. Maria has made a few adjustments to her batting mechanics and her bat has been on fire the last two weeks.

Collin Mattis '24 – Varsity Baseball
This past Wednesday Collin led Hill to victory over Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) opponent Blair Academy. Collin pitched five shutout innings and knocked in two runs to seal the win For the blues. Collin's team first mindset and relentlessly positive attitude have contributed to the team's success this season. Collin can play three positions when needed and has stepped up to pinch hit in key spots when called upon. He is the epitome of a team player.

Tanner McKiven '24 – Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
Tanner hasn’t played goalie since seventh grade but when Liam had surgery and Carson took over starting, we were down to one goalie in the entire program. Tanner has stepped in as the varsity backup and JV starter and has played as well as can be expected and really stepped up for us in practice.

Mallory Rohrbaugh '25 – Varsity Girls’ Golf
Mallory played a fantastic round last week and has been very focused in practice for us, she certainly has stepped up to be a leader during this time.

Griffin Hopper '26 and Nathan Han '26 – Varsity Crew
Griffin and Nathan raced the Varsity Pair at the 5^th Manny Flick Regatta this weekend and finished in a commanding second place. The pair is a notoriously challenging boat to row, let alone race, and Griffin and Nathan had a really productive and focused week of practice, going from never having rowed a pair to racing and finish second place in the matter of a week. Congrats to the two of them for their hard work and dedication!

Cheyenne Flamer '27 – Varsity Softball 
Cheyenne picked up the pitching win in both games of the Peddie double header.  She was also 5 for 6 at the plate with 7 RBI’s.

Charlie Winston '25 – Varsity Baseball
Charlie has caught every varsity regular season inning for us this season. A three-year starter behind the dish, Charlie has improved steadily each season. Our pitchers and coaches trust Charlie to call a good game. This past week, Hill picked up two MAPL wins, including a 9-8 comeback win vs. Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) stalwart, The Hun School. With the game tied and the winning run on second, Charlie ripped a single to right-center to walk it off for the Blues. On Saturday, Charlie help guide our pitchers to a 5-4 victory over Peddie, making two stellar defensive plays to prevent Peddie leadoff hitters from reaching base. Charlie works hard, is coachable, and often plays through soreness to be there for his teammates.

Cindy Yu '26 – Varsity Softball
Cindy had her first varsity hit against Peddie. She has worked very hard for the last two seasons learning the game of softball. Cindy’s hard work paid off on Saturday and she got her first varsity hit.

Haley Elliott '27 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Haley came up with some clutch ground balls and draw controls in both of our one-point games this weekend. She hustles on both ends of the field and is ready to add a boost of energy or effort whenever our team needs it. She is a ray of sunshine and always has a smile on her face, though she is also a fierce competitor. We appreciate your hard work, Haley!   

Daniel Palmieri '25 – Varsity Baseball
Tri-captain Daniel Palmieri '25 has played consistently well at shortstop for varsity baseball this season, while also stepping in when needed - sometimes with little notice - to pitch for The Blues. This past week against Peddie, Daniel went 3-3 at the plate, with a double, 3 runs scored and 1 RBI. Daniel leads by example, plays hard, and strives to get better every day.

Jahiem Pratt '26 – Varsity Boys’ Track and Field
Jahiem is a true leader on and off the track. From cheering on his teammates from the sidelines, to being a team player and helping out when needed, he is always there to lend a hand.

Derek Boyd-Volz '24 – Varsity Baseball
In the season opener, Derek pitched 5 innings of no-hit, no-run baseball against Mercersburg to help lead Hill to a 9-0 victory. The Holy Cross-committed sixth form student had 11 strikeouts in his combined no hitter with fifth form student Robert Pavlek '25 (Dublin, Pa). Derek also helped himself at the plate in the cleanup spot, going 3-4 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Derek, leading by example during practice and our spring trip to Florida, has been a positive model of hustle, sportsmanship, and toughness.

Becky Fanelli '26 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Becky is extremely consistent in her effort, positive attitude, and willingness to try new things. She shows up to practice ready to work and is always receptive to feedback. She constantly strives to be a better player and teammate and sets a great example for the team! 

Anthony Grosso '25 – Varsity Baseball
This is past Saturday in our MAPL home opener versus Pennington, Anthony pitched 4 perfect innings in relief with four strikeouts to lead us to victory. At the plate, Anthony ripped a 2-out single to drive in two runs to help us take the lead that he himself would preserve on the mound. Anthony's toughness, leadership, and positivity make him an ideal RAM of the Week.

Tane King '25 – JV Girls’ Squash
Tane played #1 for JV all season only losing three matches including some matches that were against Varsity teams. Tane worked hard every day in practice not only improving her game but also helping improve every other player she got on court with. She is a wonderful teammate who could always be found cheering on other matches and being willing to play with anyone who wanted to get on court with her. Tane is a huge reason the team had the success it did this season.

Andrew Jani '27 and Carson Meredith '27 – JV Boys’ Ice Hockey
The goalie tandem of Andrew and Carson was strong for us in their first season together. Both showed flashes of brilliance, combining for shared shutouts in our 2-0 and 8-0 wins against Upland and OJR, respectively. Carson, known for his menacing presence in net, and Andrew, known for his acrobatic and unorthodox saves, will be the backbone for our team for years to come.

Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey Team
The Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey Team won the Two Nations Prep Hockey League (TNPHL) Championship after three days of intense competition with USA and Canadian teams. Congratulations!

Jackson Bala '27 – JV Boys’ Ice Hockey
Jackson had an outstanding first season with the JV boys' ice hockey team, racking up plenty of points and big-time goals, while also eating up major minutes at the center position. He stepped up as a leader, both on and off the ice, and is well-respected by the entire team.

Andre Lo '24 – JV Boys’ Ice Hockey
Despite this being his first, and only, season playing Hill hockey, Andre quickly became the lifeblood of our team. After scoring in his first game of the season he never looked back, and his dedication to getting better has rubbed off on to his teammates. 

Anika Palmer '24 – Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey
Anika played very well in net during a win at Winchendon, she’s been a key piece to this program for the last four years.

Jaelynn Bucinell '25 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Jaelynn picked up wins against Berkshire in overtime and Lawrenceville in a shutout. She was outstanding in each game.

Ian Chow '24 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
In his last meet, Ian had a terrific performance. His hard work has paid off. He was able to swim the 50 Freestyle in under 30 seconds for the first time, as well as improving in both his relay performances. He almost made it a clean sweep, but his goggles came off at the start of his 100 Free, and he missed the wall on his second turn. He still powered away at it and nearly beat his best time. His perseverance and hard work make him deserving of this recognition.

David Jordan '25 – JV Boys’ Squash
David played two stellar matches this past week. The first, a hard-fought, 5-game affair at the #1 spot against a very strong Blair opponent. Going into the match, Hill was down in matches 1-4, and arguably, David's win catalyzed a team comeback as we bested Blair 5-4 on the day. The very next day, David turned around and handily beat his opponent on a very strong Shipley squad, 3-0. His athleticism and perseverance earned him a well-deserved win in a tough 3-6 team loss. David's enthusiasm is infectious, and his hard play and competitive spirit is an example for his teammates.

Gabe Lagor '26 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Gabe has been a steady force on our D corps all season. His performance against Hun on 1/31 showed flashes of his offensive prowess, showing poise on the rush, and adding three primary assists in the 5-1 effort. 

Axel Lindquist '25 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Axel has been a defensive stalwart this season, while eating up top minutes and matching up against our opponents’ top players. The highlight of his season so far came playing outdoors at Spring Mountain Ice Rink against his former team, Upland Country Day School. Axel scored the first two goals of the game to put Upland on their heels, en route to a 4-2 victory. Axel has been an important member of the team the past 3 years, notably through his lead-by-example attitude.

Ryan McLellan '24 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Ryan has handled heavy minutes at center all season, but that has not slowed down his relentless motor and nose for the net. Most recently he scored 2 goals against Hun, but his scoring tear began with a hat trick against Pottstown HS. He also added the insurance goal in our 4-2 win against Upland Country Day and was the only Hill tally against a tough Lawrenceville team.

Jacqueline McNeilly '27 – JV Girls’ Squash
Jacqueline has gone undefeated since we have returned from break including the team’s only win against a very strong Penn Charter team and beating both her Blair and Mercersburg opponents in our tri-match this past Saturday. Only a third form student, we are so excited to see her continue to grow and develop as a player!

Maddie Smith '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Maddie scored goals in three straight games, one of just three Hill defenseman ever to accomplish such a feat.  

Shea Whitney '26 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Shea has worked hard all year, particularly over the past couple of weeks. She has twice volunteered to swim the 200 Freestyle, dropping significant time both times. She is a pleasure to coach, and she is a great teammate.

Sophia Grant '26 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Sophia is a role model for determination, effort, and consistency. She’s among the team’s hardest workers on the ice, always digging for the puck and never afraid to go hard. She’s shown great improvement and is a top candidate for her first goal any time now!

Barkley Reid '26 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
A good teammate, Barkley selflessly contributes to the boys’ basketball program through his daily energy and effort. Barkley continues to work very hard, helping to make our team better in practice. In a recent JV game, he showed his improvement, tallying 21 points in the win.

Taylor Timbrook '26 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Taylor is among the first people on the ice every practice. Not only does she consistently give it her all, but she also asks questions and genuinely tries to improve every time she’s on the ice. Great job, Taylor!

Casper Hao '27 and Kiern Lim '25 – Varsity Fencing
Casper and Kiern showed outstanding dedication to their team and their school at the NJIFA Cetrulo Tournament.

Amanda Hudak '24 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Amanda comes to practice every day with a cheerful attitude and works hard for the entire practice. She cheers on her teammates during meets and serves as an encouraging presence in every way. Her positive attitude and work ethic make her deserving of this recognition.

Nick Karpovich '25 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
Nick stepped up in a big way for us to fill a void due to injuries.

Jinmo Lee '27 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
This is Jinmo’s first year on the team, and he has stepped up both in practice and in meets. He is willing to try anything, and he wants to improve. He is a solid contributor in sprints and relays, but he has also competed in other events such as the 200 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly. He has a bright future ahead.

Caoilin Thomason '25 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Caoilin fought through an injury and scored a huge goal against Tabor.

Emma Li '26 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Emma has worked hard at practice and responds well to technique instruction. She has shown improvement in many areas, including swimming the 200 Freestyle in our latest meet in a time nearly 20 seconds faster than her previous best time. She is versatile and uncomplaining, both great traits for a top swimmer.

Terry Shao '24 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Despite being sidelined by a shoulder injury for most of the season to date, Terry has brought incredible energy. He has been our “brick guy,” literally and figuratively, helping track our bricks (3 stops in a row) in games, while remaining a solid part of the foundation of our team. Cleared to play now, Terry has now brought invaluable intensity to practices, inspiring his teammates.

Ryan Sung '27 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Ryan has been working hard in practice, and he stepped up in our most recent meet to debut in the 200 Freestyle. We appreciate his hard work and dedication to the sport.

Henry Zidek '26 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
Henry has been the ultimate "team guy" on and off the ice. During practices and games, he’s always there to cheer on his teammates.

Elva Cheng '26 – Varsity Girls’ Squash
Sy Lin '24 – Varsity Boys’ Squash
Elva and Sy won 2/2 matches this week. Elva won her first match of the season, then backed it up with another impressive win yesterday against SquashSmarts.

Hunter Lankford '27 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Third form student Hunter Lankford has quickly filled the swiss army knife role, being able to play up and down the lineup in any situation. His hard work paid off with the first points of his Hill hockey career coming against Owen J. Roberts in the form of a game winning goal and an assist to boot. Hunter’s trajectory is exciting, and he’ll be one to watch as the season ramps up after winter break.

Mackinley Ronan '25 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Mackinley scored her first career goal to break a 3-3 tie in the third period of the Dexter Championship, standing up as the game winner.

Angelina Sottosanti '26 – Varsity Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Angela has continued to do double duty this year as both a swimmer and a diver. For our most recent meet, she had to learn an inward somersault in order to compete. She learned it the day of the meet and then executed it superbly during the competition. Her cheerful attitude and willingness to learn and improve make her a great teammate.

Joseph Terreri '26 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Joseph continues to work relentlessly to improve. His efforts paid off as he played a major role in Hill’s win over Kiski to help the team reach another Mercer Tourney championship game. 

Katie Wen '27 – Varsity Girls’ Swimming and Diving
In her first year, Katie has distinguished herself by hard work and determination. She is willing to swim any event, including the 200 IM, which is one of the most challenging to swim. Although she is versatile, her most impressive results have come from her sprint freestyle. In practice, she has moved into one of the faster lanes and not only keeps up but also swims near the front of the lane in most cases. She has been a terrific addition to the team!

Caroline Calello '26 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Caroline has been an on and off-ice leader since day one this season. She maintains a positive attitude, often encouraging her teammates to do the same. Caroline consistently leads the team cheers at the end of practices and during games and gives her all during all activities—competitive or not. She isn’t afraid to ask questions and serves as a role model to others during drills, scrimmages, and games.

Ella Charron '27 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Ella joined the V2 community a little late but has stepped right into a leadership role. She recorded a hat trick with an assist in our first game against Lawrenceville. Even more notably, she has provided support to less experienced players, has shown a positive attitude throughout the season, and has been a great role model through her effort and enthusiasm for the sport. 

Brooke Heck '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Brooke played a lot of important minutes in the team’s first stretch of games, contributing on and off the ice.

Michael Kealey '25 – Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey
Keals has shown a commitment to the team and brings a positive energy everyday above and beyond.

Nicole Kwan '24 - Varsity Girls’ Squash
Nicole was crucial in the match win vs. Shady Side at the Flanagan Tournament, winning in five games to clinch the overall team match 4-3.

Ben Lee '27 – Varsity Boys’ Swimming and Diving
Ben came to us as a breaststroker primarily, but since we already have several breaststrokers, Ben has had to swim in different events, including the 500 Freestyle. In our most recent meet, Ben swam the 200 IM in a time fast enough to qualify him for Easterns, the first third former to do so this year. His hard work in practice is an example for others to follow, and it is paying off already. It is great to have Ben on the team!

Anna Lloren '26 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Anna had a great start to her Hill career, including key plays to produce the game winning goal in the team’s first two games.

Ethan Ryu '26 - Varsity Boys’ Squash
Ethan had quite the week! He won his first ever varsity match on Wednesday against LCDS and then won four out of five matches at the Flanagan Tournament - including the match clinching win against Mercersburg in the semi-finals.

Caitlin Tan '27 – Varsity Fencing
The team nominates Caitlin because in our first week not only has she not lost a bout--but she also supported her teammates through excellent strip coaching. She is consistently at practice giving it her all and is an incredible new member to the team. During the recent Lawrenceville meet, she swept the competition during all three of her bouts, holding them to ZERO points to her 15!

Ryann Holladay '24 – JV Girls’ Soccer
Ryann has consistently shown up all season with an attitude of hard work and determination. She has played multiple positions throughout the year to fill in gaps including outside back, outside midfield, and center back. She is versatile, skilled, and a fierce competitor. We’ll miss having her on the team next year! 

Ava Mauro '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Ava chased down every single ball in our attacking third during her time on the field against Germantown Academy. Her relentless work ethic on the field and willingness to support the team helped embody the values of our team in our final match of the season. 

Vicky Xiao '24 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Vicky has worked incredibly hard this water polo season. She selflessly stepped into a new role as goalie halfway through her sixth form season to help our team and quickly took to the position. Her positive attitude brings energy to practice and her encouragement and support of younger teammates has helped players and the team get better each day. Although HGWP came up short during the Easterns Tournament this year, Vicky did a tremendous job in both games, coming up with some big saves to help build offensive momentum. For her efforts, she was named First Team Eastern Prep All-Tournament. Bravo, Vicky!

Lindsay Boyle '24 and Smeena Gill '24 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Lindsay and Smeena have been a strong doubles partnership throughout the season. Already good friends, they improved greatly as a doubles team and represented Hill in the top doubles position in our Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) tournament. In the quarterfinal match at Agnes Irwin, the pair started by trailing several games behind their opponents. After some coaching and partner pep-talking, the girls got into a groove and started pulling ahead. Their teamwork and ability to structure points helped them come back to win the first set. The girls became unbeatable and won the second set and thus the match. Lindsay and Smeena deserved every bit of that win in their final match for Hill! 

Waldy Breton '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Waldy's improvement during the last month of the season was evident. He became more serious and competitive, enhancing his ball control skills as well as his speed. Waldy often played as a defender and mid-fielder, working hard to create score opportunities for the team. During our last game, he did a great job defending the goal area. 

Audrey Choi '24 – JV Field Hockey
Audrey was a positive influence and leader on the team this season. As a captain and midfielder, her communication and energy are essential to our success. Her commitment to her teammates was felt by returning and new players alike. Thanks, Audrey, for a strong season. 

London Ezell '26 – JV Boys’ Soccer
London has served as one of our captains this season. Throughout the season, he has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities. He consistently steps up when the team requires motivation and displayed his dedication by assisting an injured teammate earlier this week, taking him to the trainer for immediate care.

Artem Kyselov '24 – Boys’ Water Polo
Last week, Artem turned away 39 Lawrenceville shots to help the Blues defeat the Larries two times in four days. On Saturday, Artem’s 26 blocks against the Big Red was one short of his own team record of 27 saves which he set in a loss at L’ville in October of 2021. Since then, Artem has helped the team to six consecutive wins over our rivals from New Jersey.

Kieran Patrick Leung '26 – JV and Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Kieran has truly impressed us with his remarkable progress during our practices. His dedication to improvement is evident, and he's gone above and beyond by supporting our JV team. Kieran's commitment is further highlighted by his readiness to step in and play after his game with the Thirds team.

Alexis Nussbaumer '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Alexis made countless saves against Lawrenceville and ultimately held us to a tie against Big Red as we also played down a person for 30 minutes of our 100-minute match that stretched into double overtime. She had some key saves in 1v1 situations and did a great job to hold onto the ball and distribute thoughtfully so we could build into the attack. We’re grateful to have her and her teammates that push her to be better each day.

Santiago Fuentes Woodbridge '25 – JV and Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Santiago possesses highly valuable skills as a player: ball control, speed, passing, shooting, teamwork, and tactical awareness. His understanding and expertise as a false number 10 make him a key player for both JV and Thirds matches. His recent performance as a goalie for the Thirds games was breathtaking. It’s evident Santiago loves and understands the nature of soccer. His adaptability to the needs of the situation is priceless. Santiago has shown unwavering dedication, particularly as a goalkeeper for the Thirds team. Additionally, he has been an asset to our JV team, exemplifying his versatility and willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Jacob Xu '26 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Jacob has demonstrated remarkable progress during our practices, showcasing significant improvement. 

Colin McLenaghan '24, Nick Bressi '24, Liam Mpofu '26, and Henry Zidek '26 - Varsity Boys' Cross Country
Colin finished first by 27 seconds over Nick, followed by Liam in third place, and Henry outsprinted the top Lawrenceville runner at the very end to take fourth place. They all had great seasons, worked extremely hard, were a model for their teammates, and peaked at the right time to not only win the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) championship (all four were in the top 12 in MAPL), but to excel even further in their final race of the season.

Caroline Calello '26 – Varsity Field Hockey
Caroline joined the varsity field hockey team this year after playing on JV as a third former. Since pre-season Caroline has demonstrated a great dedication to the team. In practice she hustles for every drill and play. In games she has played on defense, in the mid-field, and—most recently—as a forward. Caroline has improved immensely over the course of the season and shows that she will be a great addition to the team in the years to come. Above all, Caroline’s spirit and humor help to create a team dynamic that would not otherwise be possible. Our team is better because of Caroline.

Danie DeZart '24 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Danie joined the midfield rotation and helped bring composure to help connect our team against Mercersburg. This ultimately led to her assist in the game winning goal. We appreciate her efforts and her level head as we shift our focus to Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISSA) play and our Lawrenceville matchup. 

Mia Gillespie '26 – JV Field Hockey
Mia works hard every practice, comes with a positive attitude, and is a leader on the team. She has been essential to our offensive successes this season as our feeder on corners. She is level-headed against our toughest opponents and a go-getter against our regular rivals. We are lucky to have her on our team!

Reese Richardson '25 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Reese has pushed through this season to be able to compete in all our most important races. Her determination is an example for the whole team.

Henry Zidek '26 – Varsity Boys’ Cross Country
Henry has been one of our most hardworking runners and key contributors all season. On Wednesday, Henry was fourth on the team at the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Championships, finished 12^th overall, helping the team win the championship. This past Saturday at our state championship meet, on a very hilly and difficult course, in very hot conditions, and not even feeling well before the race, he paced himself nicely and finished third on the team overall. Keep up the great work, Henry!

Lucy Ward '27 and Cheyenne Flamer '27 – JV Girls’ Soccer
Lucy and Cheyenne are both our goalies and have been doing an awesome job in net. They also did a fantastic job in their games this week.

Abbie Figueroa '27 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Abbie hopped in net for us these past two games without hesitation after learning our goalkeeper had experienced a concussion. We are incredibly appreciative of Abbie and her efforts and thank her for her time and courage in that role.

Shunji Lewandowski '24 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
Shunji helped the team to a 3-1 record at the Navy mini-invite including the team’s second defeat of the Navy Aquatic Club in last two decades. Shunji often defended the opponents’ biggest threat and statistically contributed 10 goals, 13 assists, 13 steals, five ejections drawn, and nine field blocks for the weekend.  

Annabelle Lombardi '26 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
In her second year of water polo, Annabelle has continued to use her tremendous speed in the pool to her advantage. She trains hard during every swim set and has focused this season on honing her passing technique and shooting strength. This past weekend in the Blue's win against Blair, Annabelle picked up one goal, three assists, and three steals. Her strong work ethic and selfless play has made the team better and her smile is contagious! Great work, Annabelle!

Nathan Vogt '27 – JV and 3rds Boys’ Soccer
Nathan has mastered several skills a good soccer player needs. He has agility, speed, ball control and he’s also a great striker. When he occasionally plays in 3rds’ games, he adds a lot of value and provides a stronger structure to the team. His leadership and creativity during the game are a plus. Nathan is a very promising player. 

Tanner Winslow '27 – JV and 3rds Boys’ Soccer
Tanner’s skills as a goalie are jaw-dropping. Keeping JV’s and 3^rd’s games out of danger is a commitment he takes seriously. He has performed incredibly during 3^rd’s games, having often gained the admiration of the opposite team players and coach. Teak also loves going out of his zone comfort, and every once in a while he experiments as a midfielder and forward. Great athlete, undoubtedly.

Jacob Sprague '26 and Joshua Ansu '26 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Jacob and Joshua’s improvement and outstanding performance in our last match is evident from their hard work in practice.

Layla Choudhri '26 and Amani Masso '27 – JV Field Hockey
Both Layla and Amani are flexible on the field. At our most recent game against Camden Catholic, Layla helped keep the field spread and was essential at keeping the ball in play at key moments of our game. Amani stepped up big time and was flyer on our defensive corners and kept us in a tight game. Great job girls! We love having them as part of our team. 

Janna Ali '25 and Helen Zhang '25 – JV Girls' Tennis
Playing #3 JV Doubles against a strong Baldwin School team, Janna Ali and Helen Zhang came from a 1-6 deficit to win the next 7 games, the Pro Set and the Match! Congratulations on Never Giving Up!

Nelly Hartmann '25 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Nelly has been working extremely hard this season, and that has been clear through improvements all around in her game. She also has a great attitude in practice and during matches, cheering on her teammates and persisting through high-pressure situations. Nelly made her singles debut for Varsity HGT this past Saturday against Hun and won her match 8-0. She is very receptive to coaching and is self-motivated to run down balls, complete her strokes, and hang in there when challenged. We look forward to watching Nelly continue to polish skills and play well through the remainder of the season!

Jason Smith '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Jason is an athlete who’s improved a lot since the season started. He’s a great defender, and his skills are invaluable for our games. We’re lucky to have him with us!

Kaleigh Spatarella '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Kaleigh put in valuable minutes in our three games this past week. She brought composure to the midfield and helped to connect passes to advance us to our two wins and tough loss through this busy week.

Daniel Sun '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Along with Michael and Chase, Daniel is a key element in our offense strategy. He’s very committed in the game, and his improvement is evident in all senses. 

Chase Zhang '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Chase is a fundamental player! He seizes every opportunity to reach the opponent’s goal. He’s every passionate about the sport and adds a lot of value to the whole team.

William Leigh '27 and Brody Fronheiser '27 – JV Boys’ Soccer
William and Brody’s dedication and great improvement of the game is evident each week they come to practice!

Anna Cowan '24 – Varsity Field Hockey
Anna has been a key member of the team this season. Although Anna typically plays as a forward, we asked her to try defense this season. She stepped up to the challenge and has started several games as a defender. This past week Anna was also put into the midfield—in that position she helped to move the ball up the field with quick strong passes. On top of all this, she scored an amazing goal in our game against Oak Knoll this past Wednesday. We are excited to see the rest of Anna’s senior season! 

Maddox Garrahy '24 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
Maddox scored a season high 11 goals to help the team to a 22-15 victory on the road at Germantown Academy, one of top teams in the InterAc. Maddox also contributed 3 steals and 3 assists. He has averaged 7 goals per game in Hill’s four defeats of InterAc opponents this season.

Mia Gillespie '26 – JV Field Hockey
Mia is a shining star on our JV team. She consistently demonstrates dedication and discipline by arriving early, ready to give her all. Share plays with her whole heart and goes the extra mile by finding time to get those crucial extra touches in before practice. She helps create an encouraging and uplifting atmosphere for the team. We are fortunate to have her. HFHF!

Winnie Liu '24 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Winnie has a fun and jocular spirit on and off the court and is a super busy and talented squash player. She has been splitting time between practices as she captains varsity squash in addition to playing varsity tennis. She has also spent time assisting me with our JV practices, mostly demonstrating her strong serve and return of serve. Winnie is always excited, smiling, making jokes, and encouraging her fellow players to improve and push on through adversity. It is a pleasure to have Winnie on our Varsity HGT team.

Adelyn Sim '24 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
In her second year with the program, Adelyn has continued to develop into a force in goal. She works incredibly hard each day in practice, focusing on improving her leg strength, long passing, and reaction time. She is a supportive teammate and has been willing to help the team out wherever necessary during drills. This past weekend, Adelyn came up with an outstanding 11 stops and 3 steals for the Blues in our game against Germantown Academy. Great job, Adelyn! 

Katie Torr '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Katie stepped into a newer role for the team, changing her usual position on the wing for a more central role. She competed with tenacity alongside #7 nationally ranked Pennington and despite the loss, her team recognized the effort she put forth in the match.

Ella Charron '27 – JV Field Hockey
Ella brings her sunny disposition and openness to learn to practice every day. I’m delighted to celebrate her contributions and positive attitude during our most recent game against Wyoming Seminary.  Ella’s efforts helped move the ball up the field and contributed to the team's overall success. One aspect that stood out was the improvement of her vision of the field—keeping her head up and actively communicating with teammates. We look forward to seeing her continued progress and positive impact on the team!

Jocelyn Means '25 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
In her first year of water polo, Jocelyn has quickly taken to the sport, gained strength and speed in the pool, and stepped up when needed in varsity games. HGWP has had some bad luck this past week with injuries plaguing the team, but through it all, Jocelyn has been a reliable contributor to practice and games. Translating her knowledge from ice hockey into the pool has been no sweat for Jocelyn, and her consistent hard work and putting coach direction into action paid off big time in our game against Lawrenceville this past weekend as she picked up 3 goals and 3 assists. Way to go Jocelyn!

Ellie Moser '26 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Ellie stepped up for the team by shifting from the midfield to back line after we endured two concussions. Ellie works tirelessly in practice and is always willing to put in the work for the team. She’s a great role model for others and the dedication she puts in year-round has been essential in contributions to the team. 

Logan Ray '25 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
On the road at Lawrenceville, Logan Ray entered the game in the fourth quarter and scored two goals. Logan’s willingness to come off the bench, put in maximum effort, and communicate loudly helped seal the 14-6 victory. Fourth quarter: Logan Ray 2, Lawrenceville 1.

Meghan Ward '27 – JV Field Hockey
Meghan’s consistent efforts during practice and games have led to rapid improvement, particularly in keeping her stick down during corners and delivering stronger free hits. This growth has not only strengthened our defensive line but has also demonstrated her commitment to honing her skills for the benefit of the team. We applaud her continuous determination and enthusiasm. We are lucky to have her on the team!

Nduka Nnadi '26 and Shinyu Zhang '27 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Even though Nduka and Shinyu were injured and excused from our previous game, they showed up to support and cheer their teammates from the bench.

Josh Dickey '25 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Josh has been working hard at practice and has performed well in both JV and varsity matches. Josh’ positive attitude has contributed to his success. 

Giuliana DiPrinzio '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Giuliana scored the lone goal for Hill in our match against Westtown. additionally, she led the way with her competitive spirit, winning the golden boot award during our intrasquad competition this week in practice. She helps to elevate our play in every way and we’re happy to have her with us!

Sofia Ferri '26 – Varsity Field Hockey
Sofia has been a strong leader and presence on and off the field since she arrived for pre-season in August. She has been a backbone of our defense that we can always count on to bring energy and consistency to the game. She is always there to make the tackle or run another player down, all while organizing the entire team ahead of her. Between quarters Sophia shows leadership by bringing keen insights to the circles about the strategies of the other team, the expectations of the refs, and the general pulse of the game. She embodies what it means to play on a team.

Kara Finley '26 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Kara has really been pushing herself in practice and been aggressive on the racecourse. That translated into her earning a nearly 3-minute PR from her race just last week.

Sage Garraway '26 – JV Field Hockey
Sage bravely stepped into the cage as the JV Field hockey goalie without having played field hockey before. She was unfazed by drives on the circle and came back the next day with questions about how to improve. She even stayed late to get tips from the varsity goalie. On our season opener, she remained positive and continued to put her best foot forward in goal and had several saves against EA. We are so glad to have Sage on the team!

Colin McLenaghan '24 - Varsity Boys’ Cross Country
Colin joined Cross Country this year and has been a model runner in every aspect – dedication to the work, great attitude, learning from every experience, and quietly leading by example. In our first two races Colin has been our first finisher, and today took on the role of pacemaker for our top 5, and all 5 had excellent races as a result, and our gap from #1 to #5 was only 72 seconds. Colin finished 14^th in the prestigious Canterbury Invitational and helped lead the team to a solid 5^th place finish in Connecticut this weekend.

Michael Pham '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Michael has shown an outstanding performance during our Thirds soccer practices and games. Even though he assures he doesn’t like soccer, seeing him playing is always fun and captivating. Because of this, he is currently captain of Thirds soccer team/2023.

Audrey Nehr '24 and Grace Carroll '26 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
These two have been working together as doubles partners for the past month and are shaping up to be a very strong partnership. Individually, they have unique skills and abilities that complement well, but together, they strategize, perform, and encourage each other at a high level. The Carroll-Nehr partnership is and 1-0 in MAPL play and 4-1 overall, which is currently the best record out of any of our doubles partnerships this season. Our team loves watching them play and is excited to help them continue to improve and grow together this fall!

Sophia Fletcher '25 – V Girls’ Soccer
Sophie played the full 80 minutes in both of our matches against Germantown Friends and Episcopal this week. She also went on to net the first goal of her Hill Soccer career. As a strong and consistent leader on our backline, we are happy that she’s started the season off on such a strong note and look forward to seeing her growth and development this fall.

Alex Li '25 – JV Boys’ Water Polo
Just days after joining the team and trying water polo for the first time, Alex turned away six shots from the shallow end goal on the road at Penn Charter. Two days later, he blocked seven shots and assisted on two goals to help the team defeat Episcopal Academy in the home opener.

Matt Conforti '25 – Varsity Boys’ Baseball
Matt has brought a positive attitude and healthy intensity to practice and games since joining the squad. His natural athleticism and strong work ethic helped him get in the lineup this season, and his constant improvement both in the field and in the batter's box have kept him there. In the season finale, Matt broke up a no-hit bid by a talented opposing pitcher by punching a single into centerfield. At first base, Matt had several putouts, including a few picks to help his teammates. Matt has been a welcome addition to the team and we look forward to seeing what he'll accomplish next season.

Jill Patel '27 – Varsity Softball
Jill stepped in against Pottstown on Sixth Form Recognition night and pitched three innings of relief getting the win.

Grady Ziegler '26 – JV Boys’ Baseball
Grady's fundamentals are strong, and his attitude is always positive. He also gave pitching a shot this season to help the JV team when needed. This past weekend Grady hit his first home run for Hill in a close game against Pennington. The four-bagger was, according to Grady's coaches, "one of the farthest home runs" they've ever seen hit by a high schooler. 

Chase Gerloff '27 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis 
Congratulations to our top player Chase Gerloff for his win at the MAPL Championships in the #1 Singles Flight! This effectively means that Chase is the strongest player in the entire MAPL League. He has maintained an undefeated record this season against many strong teams! We are incredibly proud of Chase’s achievement and look forward to his continued success and development.  

Finley Leger '25 – Varsity Girls’ Track and Field 
Finley’s willingness to step up and earn points in the triple jump at the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Championship this past Saturday. 

Fiona Shen '25 – Varsity Girls’ Golf 
Fiona had a fantastic weekend with her best round ever BY FAR at the Crooked Stick. Great job, Fiona! 

Cole White '25 – Varsity Baseball  
Tri-captain Cole White '25 has led by example all season long. The outfielder has been near the top in most batting categories this season, with a .371 batting average, 6 extra base hits, 12 RBI and 9 runs scored. He's also been hit by 5 pitches, which shows his willingness to sacrifice himself for his teammates. Cole is the first person to help set up the field for batting practice, the last person to leave the dugout after making sure it's clean, and the leading voice of encouragement when a rally is needed. This past Saturday, Cole made several putouts in centerfield and roped an RBI single in the 5th inning to put the Blues up by 4 runs in a big win against perennial power Perkiomen. Cole's love the game, passion for perfection, and driven nature make him a tough competitor and a solid teammate. 

Chloe Willman '25 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse 
Chloe is an extremely hard-working and dedicated member of our team. She shows up every day ready to work hard in each drill and practice. Chloe came up with a huge ground ball against two members of the opposing team in our game against Penn Charter last week. She consistently wins hustle plays across the defensive end. Great work, Chloe!  

Jonathan Odike '25 and Winston Valentine '26 – JV Boys’ Tennis 
Jonathan and Winston have been a doubles pair for most of the spring, providing a consistency throughout a season fraught with rain cancellations and movement up and down the ladder. Their stability was on display this week against a tough Haverford team. The duo forced a third set tie break after losing set 1 (the only Hill pair to win a set all day), before falling 10-8 in a hard-fought battle to Haverford’s #2 doubles team. Jonathan’s calm yet demanding demeanor has served him well in his role as captain, and Winston’s lead-by-example play is lauded by his teammates. 

Belle DiCampello '24 – Varsity Softball
Belle was 3-4 Friday against Academy of Notre Dame with a grand slam and 5 RBI’s.

Maria Halvey '26 – Varsity Softball
Over the last two weeks, Maria’s batting average has gone up over .200 points. Maria has made a few adjustments to her batting mechanics and her bat has been on fire the last two weeks.

Collin Mattis '24 – Varsity Baseball
This past Wednesday Collin led Hill to victory over Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) opponent Blair Academy. Collin pitched five shutout innings and knocked in two runs to seal the win For the blues. Collin's team first mindset and relentlessly positive attitude have contributed to the team's success this season. Collin can play three positions when needed and has stepped up to pinch hit in key spots when called upon. He is the epitome of a team player.

Tanner McKiven '24 – Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
Tanner hasn’t played goalie since seventh grade but when Liam had surgery and Carson took over starting, we were down to one goalie in the entire program. Tanner has stepped in as the varsity backup and JV starter and has played as well as can be expected and really stepped up for us in practice.

Mallory Rohrbaugh '25 – Varsity Girls’ Golf
Mallory played a fantastic round last week and has been very focused in practice for us, she certainly has stepped up to be a leader during this time.

Griffin Hopper '26 and Nathan Han '26 – Varsity Crew
Griffin and Nathan raced the Varsity Pair at the 5^th Manny Flick Regatta this weekend and finished in a commanding second place. The pair is a notoriously challenging boat to row, let alone race, and Griffin and Nathan had a really productive and focused week of practice, going from never having rowed a pair to racing and finish second place in the matter of a week. Congrats to the two of them for their hard work and dedication!

Cheyenne Flamer '27 – Varsity Softball 
Cheyenne picked up the pitching win in both games of the Peddie double header.  She was also 5 for 6 at the plate with 7 RBI’s.

Charlie Winston '25 – Varsity Baseball
Charlie has caught every varsity regular season inning for us this season. A three-year starter behind the dish, Charlie has improved steadily each season. Our pitchers and coaches trust Charlie to call a good game. This past week, Hill picked up two MAPL wins, including a 9-8 comeback win vs. Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) stalwart, The Hun School. With the game tied and the winning run on second, Charlie ripped a single to right-center to walk it off for the Blues. On Saturday, Charlie help guide our pitchers to a 5-4 victory over Peddie, making two stellar defensive plays to prevent Peddie leadoff hitters from reaching base. Charlie works hard, is coachable, and often plays through soreness to be there for his teammates.

Cindy Yu '26 – Varsity Softball
Cindy had her first varsity hit against Peddie. She has worked very hard for the last two seasons learning the game of softball. Cindy’s hard work paid off on Saturday and she got her first varsity hit.

Haley Elliott '27 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Haley came up with some clutch ground balls and draw controls in both of our one-point games this weekend. She hustles on both ends of the field and is ready to add a boost of energy or effort whenever our team needs it. She is a ray of sunshine and always has a smile on her face, though she is also a fierce competitor. We appreciate your hard work, Haley!   

Daniel Palmieri '25 – Varsity Baseball
Tri-captain Daniel Palmieri '25 has played consistently well at shortstop for varsity baseball this season, while also stepping in when needed - sometimes with little notice - to pitch for The Blues. This past week against Peddie, Daniel went 3-3 at the plate, with a double, 3 runs scored and 1 RBI. Daniel leads by example, plays hard, and strives to get better every day.

Jahiem Pratt '26 – Varsity Boys’ Track and Field
Jahiem is a true leader on and off the track. From cheering on his teammates from the sidelines, to being a team player and helping out when needed, he is always there to lend a hand.

Derek Boyd-Volz '24 – Varsity Baseball
In the season opener, Derek pitched 5 innings of no-hit, no-run baseball against Mercersburg to help lead Hill to a 9-0 victory. The Holy Cross-committed sixth form student had 11 strikeouts in his combined no hitter with fifth form student Robert Pavlek '25 (Dublin, Pa). Derek also helped himself at the plate in the cleanup spot, going 3-4 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Derek, leading by example during practice and our spring trip to Florida, has been a positive model of hustle, sportsmanship, and toughness.

Becky Fanelli '26 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Becky is extremely consistent in her effort, positive attitude, and willingness to try new things. She shows up to practice ready to work and is always receptive to feedback. She constantly strives to be a better player and teammate and sets a great example for the team! 

Anthony Grosso '25 – Varsity Baseball
This is past Saturday in our MAPL home opener versus Pennington, Anthony pitched 4 perfect innings in relief with four strikeouts to lead us to victory. At the plate, Anthony ripped a 2-out single to drive in two runs to help us take the lead that he himself would preserve on the mound. Anthony's toughness, leadership, and positivity make him an ideal RAM of the Week.

Tane King '25 – JV Girls’ Squash
Tane played #1 for JV all season only losing three matches including some matches that were against Varsity teams. Tane worked hard every day in practice not only improving her game but also helping improve every other player she got on court with. She is a wonderful teammate who could always be found cheering on other matches and being willing to play with anyone who wanted to get on court with her. Tane is a huge reason the team had the success it did this season.

Andrew Jani '27 and Carson Meredith '27 – JV Boys’ Ice Hockey
The goalie tandem of Andrew and Carson was strong for us in their first season together. Both showed flashes of brilliance, combining for shared shutouts in our 2-0 and 8-0 wins against Upland and OJR, respectively. Carson, known for his menacing presence in net, and Andrew, known for his acrobatic and unorthodox saves, will be the backbone for our team for years to come.

Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey Team
The Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey Team won the Two Nations Prep Hockey League (TNPHL) Championship after three days of intense competition with USA and Canadian teams. Congratulations!

Jackson Bala '27 – JV Boys’ Ice Hockey
Jackson had an outstanding first season with the JV boys' ice hockey team, racking up plenty of points and big-time goals, while also eating up major minutes at the center position. He stepped up as a leader, both on and off the ice, and is well-respected by the entire team.

Andre Lo '24 – JV Boys’ Ice Hockey
Despite this being his first, and only, season playing Hill hockey, Andre quickly became the lifeblood of our team. After scoring in his first game of the season he never looked back, and his dedication to getting better has rubbed off on to his teammates. 

Anika Palmer '24 – Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey
Anika played very well in net during a win at Winchendon, she’s been a key piece to this program for the last four years.

Jaelynn Bucinell '25 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Jaelynn picked up wins against Berkshire in overtime and Lawrenceville in a shutout. She was outstanding in each game.

Ian Chow '24 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
In his last meet, Ian had a terrific performance. His hard work has paid off. He was able to swim the 50 Freestyle in under 30 seconds for the first time, as well as improving in both his relay performances. He almost made it a clean sweep, but his goggles came off at the start of his 100 Free, and he missed the wall on his second turn. He still powered away at it and nearly beat his best time. His perseverance and hard work make him deserving of this recognition.

David Jordan '25 – JV Boys’ Squash
David played two stellar matches this past week. The first, a hard-fought, 5-game affair at the #1 spot against a very strong Blair opponent. Going into the match, Hill was down in matches 1-4, and arguably, David's win catalyzed a team comeback as we bested Blair 5-4 on the day. The very next day, David turned around and handily beat his opponent on a very strong Shipley squad, 3-0. His athleticism and perseverance earned him a well-deserved win in a tough 3-6 team loss. David's enthusiasm is infectious, and his hard play and competitive spirit is an example for his teammates.

Gabe Lagor '26 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Gabe has been a steady force on our D corps all season. His performance against Hun on 1/31 showed flashes of his offensive prowess, showing poise on the rush, and adding three primary assists in the 5-1 effort. 

Axel Lindquist '25 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Axel has been a defensive stalwart this season, while eating up top minutes and matching up against our opponents’ top players. The highlight of his season so far came playing outdoors at Spring Mountain Ice Rink against his former team, Upland Country Day School. Axel scored the first two goals of the game to put Upland on their heels, en route to a 4-2 victory. Axel has been an important member of the team the past 3 years, notably through his lead-by-example attitude.

Ryan McLellan '24 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Ryan has handled heavy minutes at center all season, but that has not slowed down his relentless motor and nose for the net. Most recently he scored 2 goals against Hun, but his scoring tear began with a hat trick against Pottstown HS. He also added the insurance goal in our 4-2 win against Upland Country Day and was the only Hill tally against a tough Lawrenceville team.

Jacqueline McNeilly '27 – JV Girls’ Squash
Jacqueline has gone undefeated since we have returned from break including the team’s only win against a very strong Penn Charter team and beating both her Blair and Mercersburg opponents in our tri-match this past Saturday. Only a third form student, we are so excited to see her continue to grow and develop as a player!

Maddie Smith '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Maddie scored goals in three straight games, one of just three Hill defenseman ever to accomplish such a feat.  

Shea Whitney '26 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Shea has worked hard all year, particularly over the past couple of weeks. She has twice volunteered to swim the 200 Freestyle, dropping significant time both times. She is a pleasure to coach, and she is a great teammate.

Sophia Grant '26 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Sophia is a role model for determination, effort, and consistency. She’s among the team’s hardest workers on the ice, always digging for the puck and never afraid to go hard. She’s shown great improvement and is a top candidate for her first goal any time now!

Barkley Reid '26 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
A good teammate, Barkley selflessly contributes to the boys’ basketball program through his daily energy and effort. Barkley continues to work very hard, helping to make our team better in practice. In a recent JV game, he showed his improvement, tallying 21 points in the win.

Taylor Timbrook '26 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Taylor is among the first people on the ice every practice. Not only does she consistently give it her all, but she also asks questions and genuinely tries to improve every time she’s on the ice. Great job, Taylor!

Casper Hao '27 and Kiern Lim '25 – Varsity Fencing
Casper and Kiern showed outstanding dedication to their team and their school at the NJIFA Cetrulo Tournament.

Amanda Hudak '24 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Amanda comes to practice every day with a cheerful attitude and works hard for the entire practice. She cheers on her teammates during meets and serves as an encouraging presence in every way. Her positive attitude and work ethic make her deserving of this recognition.

Nick Karpovich '25 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
Nick stepped up in a big way for us to fill a void due to injuries.

Jinmo Lee '27 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
This is Jinmo’s first year on the team, and he has stepped up both in practice and in meets. He is willing to try anything, and he wants to improve. He is a solid contributor in sprints and relays, but he has also competed in other events such as the 200 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly. He has a bright future ahead.

Caoilin Thomason '25 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Caoilin fought through an injury and scored a huge goal against Tabor.

Emma Li '26 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Emma has worked hard at practice and responds well to technique instruction. She has shown improvement in many areas, including swimming the 200 Freestyle in our latest meet in a time nearly 20 seconds faster than her previous best time. She is versatile and uncomplaining, both great traits for a top swimmer.

Terry Shao '24 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Despite being sidelined by a shoulder injury for most of the season to date, Terry has brought incredible energy. He has been our “brick guy,” literally and figuratively, helping track our bricks (3 stops in a row) in games, while remaining a solid part of the foundation of our team. Cleared to play now, Terry has now brought invaluable intensity to practices, inspiring his teammates.

Ryan Sung '27 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Ryan has been working hard in practice, and he stepped up in our most recent meet to debut in the 200 Freestyle. We appreciate his hard work and dedication to the sport.

Henry Zidek '26 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
Henry has been the ultimate "team guy" on and off the ice. During practices and games, he’s always there to cheer on his teammates.

Elva Cheng '26 – Varsity Girls’ Squash
Sy Lin '24 – Varsity Boys’ Squash
Elva and Sy won 2/2 matches this week. Elva won her first match of the season, then backed it up with another impressive win yesterday against SquashSmarts.

Hunter Lankford '27 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Third form student Hunter Lankford has quickly filled the swiss army knife role, being able to play up and down the lineup in any situation. His hard work paid off with the first points of his Hill hockey career coming against Owen J. Roberts in the form of a game winning goal and an assist to boot. Hunter’s trajectory is exciting, and he’ll be one to watch as the season ramps up after winter break.

Mackinley Ronan '25 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Mackinley scored her first career goal to break a 3-3 tie in the third period of the Dexter Championship, standing up as the game winner.

Angelina Sottosanti '26 – Varsity Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Angela has continued to do double duty this year as both a swimmer and a diver. For our most recent meet, she had to learn an inward somersault in order to compete. She learned it the day of the meet and then executed it superbly during the competition. Her cheerful attitude and willingness to learn and improve make her a great teammate.

Joseph Terreri '26 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Joseph continues to work relentlessly to improve. His efforts paid off as he played a major role in Hill’s win over Kiski to help the team reach another Mercer Tourney championship game. 

Katie Wen '27 – Varsity Girls’ Swimming and Diving
In her first year, Katie has distinguished herself by hard work and determination. She is willing to swim any event, including the 200 IM, which is one of the most challenging to swim. Although she is versatile, her most impressive results have come from her sprint freestyle. In practice, she has moved into one of the faster lanes and not only keeps up but also swims near the front of the lane in most cases. She has been a terrific addition to the team!

Caroline Calello '26 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Caroline has been an on and off-ice leader since day one this season. She maintains a positive attitude, often encouraging her teammates to do the same. Caroline consistently leads the team cheers at the end of practices and during games and gives her all during all activities—competitive or not. She isn’t afraid to ask questions and serves as a role model to others during drills, scrimmages, and games.

Ella Charron '27 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Ella joined the V2 community a little late but has stepped right into a leadership role. She recorded a hat trick with an assist in our first game against Lawrenceville. Even more notably, she has provided support to less experienced players, has shown a positive attitude throughout the season, and has been a great role model through her effort and enthusiasm for the sport. 

Brooke Heck '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Brooke played a lot of important minutes in the team’s first stretch of games, contributing on and off the ice.

Michael Kealey '25 – Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey
Keals has shown a commitment to the team and brings a positive energy everyday above and beyond.

Nicole Kwan '24 - Varsity Girls’ Squash
Nicole was crucial in the match win vs. Shady Side at the Flanagan Tournament, winning in five games to clinch the overall team match 4-3.

Ben Lee '27 – Varsity Boys’ Swimming and Diving
Ben came to us as a breaststroker primarily, but since we already have several breaststrokers, Ben has had to swim in different events, including the 500 Freestyle. In our most recent meet, Ben swam the 200 IM in a time fast enough to qualify him for Easterns, the first third former to do so this year. His hard work in practice is an example for others to follow, and it is paying off already. It is great to have Ben on the team!

Anna Lloren '26 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Anna had a great start to her Hill career, including key plays to produce the game winning goal in the team’s first two games.

Ethan Ryu '26 - Varsity Boys’ Squash
Ethan had quite the week! He won his first ever varsity match on Wednesday against LCDS and then won four out of five matches at the Flanagan Tournament - including the match clinching win against Mercersburg in the semi-finals.

Caitlin Tan '27 – Varsity Fencing
The team nominates Caitlin because in our first week not only has she not lost a bout--but she also supported her teammates through excellent strip coaching. She is consistently at practice giving it her all and is an incredible new member to the team. During the recent Lawrenceville meet, she swept the competition during all three of her bouts, holding them to ZERO points to her 15!

Ryann Holladay '24 – JV Girls’ Soccer
Ryann has consistently shown up all season with an attitude of hard work and determination. She has played multiple positions throughout the year to fill in gaps including outside back, outside midfield, and center back. She is versatile, skilled, and a fierce competitor. We’ll miss having her on the team next year! 

Ava Mauro '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Ava chased down every single ball in our attacking third during her time on the field against Germantown Academy. Her relentless work ethic on the field and willingness to support the team helped embody the values of our team in our final match of the season. 

Vicky Xiao '24 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Vicky has worked incredibly hard this water polo season. She selflessly stepped into a new role as goalie halfway through her sixth form season to help our team and quickly took to the position. Her positive attitude brings energy to practice and her encouragement and support of younger teammates has helped players and the team get better each day. Although HGWP came up short during the Easterns Tournament this year, Vicky did a tremendous job in both games, coming up with some big saves to help build offensive momentum. For her efforts, she was named First Team Eastern Prep All-Tournament. Bravo, Vicky!

Lindsay Boyle '24 and Smeena Gill '24 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Lindsay and Smeena have been a strong doubles partnership throughout the season. Already good friends, they improved greatly as a doubles team and represented Hill in the top doubles position in our Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) tournament. In the quarterfinal match at Agnes Irwin, the pair started by trailing several games behind their opponents. After some coaching and partner pep-talking, the girls got into a groove and started pulling ahead. Their teamwork and ability to structure points helped them come back to win the first set. The girls became unbeatable and won the second set and thus the match. Lindsay and Smeena deserved every bit of that win in their final match for Hill! 

Waldy Breton '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Waldy's improvement during the last month of the season was evident. He became more serious and competitive, enhancing his ball control skills as well as his speed. Waldy often played as a defender and mid-fielder, working hard to create score opportunities for the team. During our last game, he did a great job defending the goal area. 

Audrey Choi '24 – JV Field Hockey
Audrey was a positive influence and leader on the team this season. As a captain and midfielder, her communication and energy are essential to our success. Her commitment to her teammates was felt by returning and new players alike. Thanks, Audrey, for a strong season. 

London Ezell '26 – JV Boys’ Soccer
London has served as one of our captains this season. Throughout the season, he has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities. He consistently steps up when the team requires motivation and displayed his dedication by assisting an injured teammate earlier this week, taking him to the trainer for immediate care.

Artem Kyselov '24 – Boys’ Water Polo
Last week, Artem turned away 39 Lawrenceville shots to help the Blues defeat the Larries two times in four days. On Saturday, Artem’s 26 blocks against the Big Red was one short of his own team record of 27 saves which he set in a loss at L’ville in October of 2021. Since then, Artem has helped the team to six consecutive wins over our rivals from New Jersey.

Kieran Patrick Leung '26 – JV and Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Kieran has truly impressed us with his remarkable progress during our practices. His dedication to improvement is evident, and he's gone above and beyond by supporting our JV team. Kieran's commitment is further highlighted by his readiness to step in and play after his game with the Thirds team.

Alexis Nussbaumer '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Alexis made countless saves against Lawrenceville and ultimately held us to a tie against Big Red as we also played down a person for 30 minutes of our 100-minute match that stretched into double overtime. She had some key saves in 1v1 situations and did a great job to hold onto the ball and distribute thoughtfully so we could build into the attack. We’re grateful to have her and her teammates that push her to be better each day.

Santiago Fuentes Woodbridge '25 – JV and Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Santiago possesses highly valuable skills as a player: ball control, speed, passing, shooting, teamwork, and tactical awareness. His understanding and expertise as a false number 10 make him a key player for both JV and Thirds matches. His recent performance as a goalie for the Thirds games was breathtaking. It’s evident Santiago loves and understands the nature of soccer. His adaptability to the needs of the situation is priceless. Santiago has shown unwavering dedication, particularly as a goalkeeper for the Thirds team. Additionally, he has been an asset to our JV team, exemplifying his versatility and willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Jacob Xu '26 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Jacob has demonstrated remarkable progress during our practices, showcasing significant improvement. 

Colin McLenaghan '24, Nick Bressi '24, Liam Mpofu '26, and Henry Zidek '26 - Varsity Boys' Cross Country
Colin finished first by 27 seconds over Nick, followed by Liam in third place, and Henry outsprinted the top Lawrenceville runner at the very end to take fourth place. They all had great seasons, worked extremely hard, were a model for their teammates, and peaked at the right time to not only win the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) championship (all four were in the top 12 in MAPL), but to excel even further in their final race of the season.

Caroline Calello '26 – Varsity Field Hockey
Caroline joined the varsity field hockey team this year after playing on JV as a third former. Since pre-season Caroline has demonstrated a great dedication to the team. In practice she hustles for every drill and play. In games she has played on defense, in the mid-field, and—most recently—as a forward. Caroline has improved immensely over the course of the season and shows that she will be a great addition to the team in the years to come. Above all, Caroline’s spirit and humor help to create a team dynamic that would not otherwise be possible. Our team is better because of Caroline.

Danie DeZart '24 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Danie joined the midfield rotation and helped bring composure to help connect our team against Mercersburg. This ultimately led to her assist in the game winning goal. We appreciate her efforts and her level head as we shift our focus to Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISSA) play and our Lawrenceville matchup. 

Mia Gillespie '26 – JV Field Hockey
Mia works hard every practice, comes with a positive attitude, and is a leader on the team. She has been essential to our offensive successes this season as our feeder on corners. She is level-headed against our toughest opponents and a go-getter against our regular rivals. We are lucky to have her on our team!

Reese Richardson '25 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Reese has pushed through this season to be able to compete in all our most important races. Her determination is an example for the whole team.

Henry Zidek '26 – Varsity Boys’ Cross Country
Henry has been one of our most hardworking runners and key contributors all season. On Wednesday, Henry was fourth on the team at the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Championships, finished 12^th overall, helping the team win the championship. This past Saturday at our state championship meet, on a very hilly and difficult course, in very hot conditions, and not even feeling well before the race, he paced himself nicely and finished third on the team overall. Keep up the great work, Henry!

Lucy Ward '27 and Cheyenne Flamer '27 – JV Girls’ Soccer
Lucy and Cheyenne are both our goalies and have been doing an awesome job in net. They also did a fantastic job in their games this week.

Abbie Figueroa '27 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Abbie hopped in net for us these past two games without hesitation after learning our goalkeeper had experienced a concussion. We are incredibly appreciative of Abbie and her efforts and thank her for her time and courage in that role.

Shunji Lewandowski '24 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
Shunji helped the team to a 3-1 record at the Navy mini-invite including the team’s second defeat of the Navy Aquatic Club in last two decades. Shunji often defended the opponents’ biggest threat and statistically contributed 10 goals, 13 assists, 13 steals, five ejections drawn, and nine field blocks for the weekend.  

Annabelle Lombardi '26 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
In her second year of water polo, Annabelle has continued to use her tremendous speed in the pool to her advantage. She trains hard during every swim set and has focused this season on honing her passing technique and shooting strength. This past weekend in the Blue's win against Blair, Annabelle picked up one goal, three assists, and three steals. Her strong work ethic and selfless play has made the team better and her smile is contagious! Great work, Annabelle!

Nathan Vogt '27 – JV and 3rds Boys’ Soccer
Nathan has mastered several skills a good soccer player needs. He has agility, speed, ball control and he’s also a great striker. When he occasionally plays in 3rds’ games, he adds a lot of value and provides a stronger structure to the team. His leadership and creativity during the game are a plus. Nathan is a very promising player. 

Tanner Winslow '27 – JV and 3rds Boys’ Soccer
Tanner’s skills as a goalie are jaw-dropping. Keeping JV’s and 3^rd’s games out of danger is a commitment he takes seriously. He has performed incredibly during 3^rd’s games, having often gained the admiration of the opposite team players and coach. Teak also loves going out of his zone comfort, and every once in a while he experiments as a midfielder and forward. Great athlete, undoubtedly.

Jacob Sprague '26 and Joshua Ansu '26 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Jacob and Joshua’s improvement and outstanding performance in our last match is evident from their hard work in practice.

Layla Choudhri '26 and Amani Masso '27 – JV Field Hockey
Both Layla and Amani are flexible on the field. At our most recent game against Camden Catholic, Layla helped keep the field spread and was essential at keeping the ball in play at key moments of our game. Amani stepped up big time and was flyer on our defensive corners and kept us in a tight game. Great job girls! We love having them as part of our team. 

Janna Ali '25 and Helen Zhang '25 – JV Girls' Tennis
Playing #3 JV Doubles against a strong Baldwin School team, Janna Ali and Helen Zhang came from a 1-6 deficit to win the next 7 games, the Pro Set and the Match! Congratulations on Never Giving Up!

Nelly Hartmann '25 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Nelly has been working extremely hard this season, and that has been clear through improvements all around in her game. She also has a great attitude in practice and during matches, cheering on her teammates and persisting through high-pressure situations. Nelly made her singles debut for Varsity HGT this past Saturday against Hun and won her match 8-0. She is very receptive to coaching and is self-motivated to run down balls, complete her strokes, and hang in there when challenged. We look forward to watching Nelly continue to polish skills and play well through the remainder of the season!

Jason Smith '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Jason is an athlete who’s improved a lot since the season started. He’s a great defender, and his skills are invaluable for our games. We’re lucky to have him with us!

Kaleigh Spatarella '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Kaleigh put in valuable minutes in our three games this past week. She brought composure to the midfield and helped to connect passes to advance us to our two wins and tough loss through this busy week.

Daniel Sun '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Along with Michael and Chase, Daniel is a key element in our offense strategy. He’s very committed in the game, and his improvement is evident in all senses. 

Chase Zhang '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Chase is a fundamental player! He seizes every opportunity to reach the opponent’s goal. He’s every passionate about the sport and adds a lot of value to the whole team.

William Leigh '27 and Brody Fronheiser '27 – JV Boys’ Soccer
William and Brody’s dedication and great improvement of the game is evident each week they come to practice!

Anna Cowan '24 – Varsity Field Hockey
Anna has been a key member of the team this season. Although Anna typically plays as a forward, we asked her to try defense this season. She stepped up to the challenge and has started several games as a defender. This past week Anna was also put into the midfield—in that position she helped to move the ball up the field with quick strong passes. On top of all this, she scored an amazing goal in our game against Oak Knoll this past Wednesday. We are excited to see the rest of Anna’s senior season! 

Maddox Garrahy '24 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
Maddox scored a season high 11 goals to help the team to a 22-15 victory on the road at Germantown Academy, one of top teams in the InterAc. Maddox also contributed 3 steals and 3 assists. He has averaged 7 goals per game in Hill’s four defeats of InterAc opponents this season.

Mia Gillespie '26 – JV Field Hockey
Mia is a shining star on our JV team. She consistently demonstrates dedication and discipline by arriving early, ready to give her all. Share plays with her whole heart and goes the extra mile by finding time to get those crucial extra touches in before practice. She helps create an encouraging and uplifting atmosphere for the team. We are fortunate to have her. HFHF!

Winnie Liu '24 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Winnie has a fun and jocular spirit on and off the court and is a super busy and talented squash player. She has been splitting time between practices as she captains varsity squash in addition to playing varsity tennis. She has also spent time assisting me with our JV practices, mostly demonstrating her strong serve and return of serve. Winnie is always excited, smiling, making jokes, and encouraging her fellow players to improve and push on through adversity. It is a pleasure to have Winnie on our Varsity HGT team.

Adelyn Sim '24 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
In her second year with the program, Adelyn has continued to develop into a force in goal. She works incredibly hard each day in practice, focusing on improving her leg strength, long passing, and reaction time. She is a supportive teammate and has been willing to help the team out wherever necessary during drills. This past weekend, Adelyn came up with an outstanding 11 stops and 3 steals for the Blues in our game against Germantown Academy. Great job, Adelyn! 

Katie Torr '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Katie stepped into a newer role for the team, changing her usual position on the wing for a more central role. She competed with tenacity alongside #7 nationally ranked Pennington and despite the loss, her team recognized the effort she put forth in the match.

Ella Charron '27 – JV Field Hockey
Ella brings her sunny disposition and openness to learn to practice every day. I’m delighted to celebrate her contributions and positive attitude during our most recent game against Wyoming Seminary.  Ella’s efforts helped move the ball up the field and contributed to the team's overall success. One aspect that stood out was the improvement of her vision of the field—keeping her head up and actively communicating with teammates. We look forward to seeing her continued progress and positive impact on the team!

Jocelyn Means '25 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
In her first year of water polo, Jocelyn has quickly taken to the sport, gained strength and speed in the pool, and stepped up when needed in varsity games. HGWP has had some bad luck this past week with injuries plaguing the team, but through it all, Jocelyn has been a reliable contributor to practice and games. Translating her knowledge from ice hockey into the pool has been no sweat for Jocelyn, and her consistent hard work and putting coach direction into action paid off big time in our game against Lawrenceville this past weekend as she picked up 3 goals and 3 assists. Way to go Jocelyn!

Ellie Moser '26 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Ellie stepped up for the team by shifting from the midfield to back line after we endured two concussions. Ellie works tirelessly in practice and is always willing to put in the work for the team. She’s a great role model for others and the dedication she puts in year-round has been essential in contributions to the team. 

Logan Ray '25 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
On the road at Lawrenceville, Logan Ray entered the game in the fourth quarter and scored two goals. Logan’s willingness to come off the bench, put in maximum effort, and communicate loudly helped seal the 14-6 victory. Fourth quarter: Logan Ray 2, Lawrenceville 1.

Meghan Ward '27 – JV Field Hockey
Meghan’s consistent efforts during practice and games have led to rapid improvement, particularly in keeping her stick down during corners and delivering stronger free hits. This growth has not only strengthened our defensive line but has also demonstrated her commitment to honing her skills for the benefit of the team. We applaud her continuous determination and enthusiasm. We are lucky to have her on the team!

Nduka Nnadi '26 and Shinyu Zhang '27 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Even though Nduka and Shinyu were injured and excused from our previous game, they showed up to support and cheer their teammates from the bench.

Josh Dickey '25 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Josh has been working hard at practice and has performed well in both JV and varsity matches. Josh’ positive attitude has contributed to his success. 

Giuliana DiPrinzio '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Giuliana scored the lone goal for Hill in our match against Westtown. additionally, she led the way with her competitive spirit, winning the golden boot award during our intrasquad competition this week in practice. She helps to elevate our play in every way and we’re happy to have her with us!

Sofia Ferri '26 – Varsity Field Hockey
Sofia has been a strong leader and presence on and off the field since she arrived for pre-season in August. She has been a backbone of our defense that we can always count on to bring energy and consistency to the game. She is always there to make the tackle or run another player down, all while organizing the entire team ahead of her. Between quarters Sophia shows leadership by bringing keen insights to the circles about the strategies of the other team, the expectations of the refs, and the general pulse of the game. She embodies what it means to play on a team.

Kara Finley '26 – Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Kara has really been pushing herself in practice and been aggressive on the racecourse. That translated into her earning a nearly 3-minute PR from her race just last week.

Sage Garraway '26 – JV Field Hockey
Sage bravely stepped into the cage as the JV Field hockey goalie without having played field hockey before. She was unfazed by drives on the circle and came back the next day with questions about how to improve. She even stayed late to get tips from the varsity goalie. On our season opener, she remained positive and continued to put her best foot forward in goal and had several saves against EA. We are so glad to have Sage on the team!

Colin McLenaghan '24 - Varsity Boys’ Cross Country
Colin joined Cross Country this year and has been a model runner in every aspect – dedication to the work, great attitude, learning from every experience, and quietly leading by example. In our first two races Colin has been our first finisher, and today took on the role of pacemaker for our top 5, and all 5 had excellent races as a result, and our gap from #1 to #5 was only 72 seconds. Colin finished 14^th in the prestigious Canterbury Invitational and helped lead the team to a solid 5^th place finish in Connecticut this weekend.

Michael Pham '27 – Thirds Boys’ Soccer
Michael has shown an outstanding performance during our Thirds soccer practices and games. Even though he assures he doesn’t like soccer, seeing him playing is always fun and captivating. Because of this, he is currently captain of Thirds soccer team/2023.

Audrey Nehr '24 and Grace Carroll '26 – Varsity Girls’ Tennis
These two have been working together as doubles partners for the past month and are shaping up to be a very strong partnership. Individually, they have unique skills and abilities that complement well, but together, they strategize, perform, and encourage each other at a high level. The Carroll-Nehr partnership is and 1-0 in MAPL play and 4-1 overall, which is currently the best record out of any of our doubles partnerships this season. Our team loves watching them play and is excited to help them continue to improve and grow together this fall!

Sophia Fletcher '25 – V Girls’ Soccer
Sophie played the full 80 minutes in both of our matches against Germantown Friends and Episcopal this week. She also went on to net the first goal of her Hill Soccer career. As a strong and consistent leader on our backline, we are happy that she’s started the season off on such a strong note and look forward to seeing her growth and development this fall.

Alex Li '25 – JV Boys’ Water Polo
Just days after joining the team and trying water polo for the first time, Alex turned away six shots from the shallow end goal on the road at Penn Charter. Two days later, he blocked seven shots and assisted on two goals to help the team defeat Episcopal Academy in the home opener.

Katy Gray '24 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
A pillar of positive energy, Katy gives her all both on and off the field. She has been someone that plays for her team, supports her team, and puts the team above herself. We are so lucky to have her!

Wynnetka Magpantay '25 – Varsity Boys’ Crew
We had an athlete get sick the day before the Stotesbury Cup Regatta and Wynn volunteered to step in. She coxed a boat she had never coxed before at the biggest regatta of the season, and she crushed it!

Matt McCullough '26 - JV Baseball
Matt has been willing to do anything the team needed of him this season. Whether it was taking the mound as a relief pitcher in a difficult situation (multiple times!) or playing any position in the infield, Matt could and would do it all. Matt was one of team’s most consistent hitters and near the top with on-base percentage, as well. The coaches could always count on Matt to be a positive and enthusiastic leader both in games and practices. 

Daniel Palmieri '25 – Varsity Baseball
A coach's dream, Daniel is the type of player who will play hard for his team and model toughness, selflessness, and leadership even when things aren't going well. Daniel has played 4 different positions for us this season, including catching in two emergency situations, sacrificing his own development at his primary position. Batting third for us most of the season, Daniel was among the team's leaders in batting average, slugging percentage, hits, and RBI and assumed a leadership role on a team that was looking to establish an identity.

Miki Osada '23 and Jose Montano '24 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis
Miki and Jose both won their brackets at the MAPL Championships!

Smeena Gill '24, Ariston Goeke '24, David Slavtcheff '24, Conlan Boyer '25, Richard Liao '24 – Varsity Boys’ Crew
They raced hard on Friday during the Stotesbury Regatta and were the only boys’ boat to advance to the semifinals of Stotesbury. They finished 9^th in the time trial, and then fought hard in the semi-final and missed making the final by two seconds. Huge performance from that boat!

Paige Barnhart '25, Kate O'Brien '25, Ella Lee '24, Nora Lake '24, Kim Monzingo '23 – Varsity Girls’ Crew
They have showed an immense commitment to each other and this team! I am so proud of the grace and grit that they have applied this week after months of tough competition this season. It has really paid off and I am excited to see where this momentum leads them. Their grit and tenacity led them to a phenomenal end to the season at the Stotesbury Regatta. 

Coco Li '25, Lulu Nakagawa '23, Avery Cohen '26, Audrey Choi '24, McKay Allain '23 – Varsity Girls’ Golf
Colo, Lulu, Avery, Audrey, and McKay played in the PAISAA championship last week and won – giving Hill Girls’ Golf its fourth PAISAA title!

Aryanna Bodge '23 – Varsity Softball
Ary recorded her 100th strikeout of the season in the first inning of a 14-3 win against Friends Select!

Caroline Calello '26 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse  
Caroline is an all-star. She brings positive energy, hard work, and a deep knowledge of the game to the field every day. Some highlights of ways she stepped up this season include when she led practice as Coach C (whistle and dry erased board in hand), helped coordinate food for our away game at Blair, and playing midfield during our last game where she scored her first goal of the season. As a defensive back, Caroline has been integral to each win this season. We are so glad she is part of our team. 

Charlie Winston '25 - Varsity Baseball 
Charlie has caught nearly every inning for Varsity baseball this season, handling a young staff of hurlers. This past week against three league opponents, Charlie went 5-9 out of the 6-hole, including a 3-4 performance against Blair with 2 RBI. Charlie loves the game, works hard for his teammates, and has shown tremendous growth as a ballplayer this year.

Sam Wells '24 and Akhil Kagithapu '24 – JV Boys’ Tennis
Sam and Akhil served as JV Boys’ Tennis captains this season. As returning JV players, they were able to show some of the new players the ropes and continue to foster the culture and spirit from prior seasons. The two also were doubles partners for much of the season, sporting a winning record as a pair. They had a particularly strong week, fighting through a tough three set loss against Hun before ending the season on an 8-3 pro set win versus Church Farm School. On behalf of the coaches and your teammates, thank you Sam and Akhil for all you did this year on and off the court!

Jake Fleck '24 – Varsity Baseball
Jake is an outstanding model of selflessness, commitment, and focus for his team. Jake practices deliberately in all drills, he strives to improve in all aspects of his game, and he is the first player to clean out the dugout, fetch a foul ball, warm up a pitcher, or get the field ready for batting practice. In last week's home game against Hun, Jake entered the game in the 5^th inning and ripped a single up the middle to score teammate Cole White '25; he then advanced on a throwing error to get himself in scoring position. After scoring on an RBI triple by Liam Sheward '25 to take the lead 6-5, Jake fired up his teammates in the dugout. We're grateful for Jake's quiet intensity and his deep love of the game.

Katie Hicks '24 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Katie always shows up to games and practices with a positive attitude. She works hard and leaves it out on the field every time. Her words and actions reflect her positive attitude and work ethic, and the team reciprocates. We’re lucky to have Katie as part of the team!

Angelina Sottosanti '26 – Varsity Girls’ Crew
Angelina is always prepared for what each day brings during practice and during competitions. Her flexibility and adaptability is truly admirable. She's constantly giving her full attention and effort day in and day out.

George Acklin '25 – JV Baseball
Baseball is an atypical “team” sport: the majority of the nine position players have significant independence from teammates while on defense. Certainly, first basemen are needed to assist other infields, but, arguably, it is the catcher who oversees and leads the defense – and the position player that all others are dependent upon. Fortunately for the JV Baseball team, the squad has George Acklin behind the plate this season; without his leadership, calm, stabilizing demeanor, and athletic prowess, I can honestly state that there would not be a JV team this spring. George is the glue that holds our team together.

Emerson Nolte '26 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse
Emerson’s defensive skills have significantly improved over these past few weeks. She is playing with more confidence and field awareness. She comes to practice with a smile, is willing to hustle for the ball, and never lets minor setbacks bring her down (even when she misplaced her facemask during the rain delay and couldn’t play that game).  We are lucky to have her as part of our team. 

Jose Montano '24 and Ginta Harada '23 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis
Jose and Ginta had a great doubles performance at #1 against Peddie, which Jose followed up with a great win at #1 singles. Ginta then went on to clinch the match at #3 singles for a big MAPL win. 

Ayaan Rege '26 and Jonathan Odike '25 – JV Boys’ Tennis
The doubles pairing of Ayaan Rege and Jonathan Odike was the highlight of an overall solid, yet losing, effort against Lawrenceville’s JV tennis team. Jonathan and Ayaan applied pressure early, rushing to a 6-2 first set victory. A tight second set ensued, which they ultimately conceded 6-7. This led to a dramatic third set tiebreak just as the rain started to pick up, threatening to end the match early. Despite losing the set 11-9, this display of perseverance and competitive spirit will surely inspire the team moving forward.

Sarah Anthony '24 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse
Sarah is an all-around team player. She is tough and dependable. She always brings a positive attitude to practice. When on the field she is fearless. During our tough first game, Sarah was able to help beef up our defense despite having practiced all week in the midfield. Because of her efforts, the opposing team was unable to continue its rapid attack. Most importantly, she knows how to have fun and can balance being serious about meeting her goals and playing her best and still have a good time. 

Nick Karpovich '25 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Nick has been a nice addition to the spring golf team. Nick has been low-man or tied for low-man in each of the matches that he has played, including an impressive 38 against Shipley. 

Ella Lee '24 – Varsity Girls’ Crew
Ella has a team-first mentality. She stands for what it means to be a part of the family-boarding school here at hill, upholding trust, and responsibility. Every regatta she has chosen to go early to be able to support every boat on this team! She has been a coxswain throughout her time on HSBC and this year is the captain! Cannot wait to see where her future leads. 

Alex Lilienthal '24 – JV Baseball
Even though Alex had little if any previous baseball experience, he has made the most of his brief time on the JV squad. Alex has been a quick learner and is continually looking for ways to improve his game both offensively and defensively. Alex, JV’s starting left fielder, has the most put-outs on the team including some of the most memorable – two diving catches to end innings with runners in scoring position.

Ava Mauro '25 - Varsity Girls' Lacrosse
Ava recorded her first varsity goal this past Wednesday against the Hun School. She works hard every single day in practice, and always goes 100%. She is a great teammate, and we’re lucky to have her!

Anders Mortenson '24 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis
Anders pulled out a tough 3^rd set tiebreaker win to clinch the team match against Springside Chestnut Hill. 

Ambrose Cole '26 and Leo Luo '25 – JV Boys’ Tennis
The newly minted doubles pairing of 3^rd former Ambrose Cole and 4^th former Leo Luo debuted this weekend against Blair Academy. After taking the first set 6-4, the two clawed back from a 5-1 deficit in the second set to force a set tiebreak at 6-6. Despite ultimately losing the second set, they brought this momentum into the winner-takes-all third set tiebreak, winning 10-8. Their competitive energy was palpable, and they were key in lifting Hill to a win of 3-1 over Blair.

Anthony Grosso '25 – Varsity Baseball
Anthony dominated on the mound this weekend versus Blair, ran the bases well and was productive at the plate. Anthony has shown leadership beyond his years, and we rely on him as our number one starting pitcher. When not on the bump Anthony plays center or first base and in our MAPL opener made a spectacular play that prevented the tying run from coming to the plate in the 7th.

Kate O’Brien '25 – Varsity Girls’ Crew
Kate has really grown her strength, as a committed member of the Hill School Boat Club. This is her first season with the team, and she has developed her technique and power application rapidly over the past month. Cannot wait to see her progress in the upcoming weeks! 

Pablo Zapata '26 and Jake Sprague '26 – 3rds Boys’ Tennis
The Thirds Tennis Team started their season with a heroic win over a talented Episcopal Academy team.  Showing tenacity, solid fundamentals, and mental toughness, Pablo Zapata Milla and Jake Sprague competed at #1 Doubles battling to a 7-6 (7-5) first set and finishing with a strong 6-1 second set for the win.

Sarah Kenvin '23, Ella Kaplan '25, Riley Savage '25, Colette Zidek '23 – Varsity Track and Field
The Sprint Medley Relay team set a school record at The Hill Relays this past weekend with a 4:28.95! The record stood for 18 years.

Jake Voynar '23 and Kayden White '23 – Varsity Track and Field
Jake Voynar jumped 21-6.75 and Kayden White jumped 21-2.75 in the Boys’ Long Jump Relay!

Hudson Aton '24 and David Jordan '25 – Varsity Boys’ Tennis
Congratulations to Hudson and David for recording their very first varsity wins against the George School on March 29.

Conlan Boyer '25 – Boys’ Crew
Conlan imbues all aspects of what it means to be a member of the Hill School Boat Club and student at The Hill School. He has great enthusiasm and is extremely coachable. This is his first-year rowing and has taken to being an excellent team player, rising to any challenge. He brings great moral and energy to practice every day, no matter the circumstance. 

Dante Donaldson '25 – JV Boys’ Lacrosse
Dante is a very hardworking and dedicated lacrosse player who sets a high standard for himself at practice and in games.  So far this season he has demonstrated the kind of leadership and tenacity that has inspired his teammates to stay in the fight until the final whistle against some very competitive opponents.  We are fortunate to have a goalie with his talent and experience on the team.

Marcus Smith '24 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Marcus fired an even par 36 to help the team beat The Hun School of Princeton on March 29. Awesome job, Marcus!

Grace Wang '25 – Varsity Softball
Grace is new to the game of softball but works very hard to improve every day.  This week Grace hit off a pitching machine for the first time ever and made great contact. Grace is very coachable and thanks the staff regularly for any help she receives.

Sarah Kenvin '23 – Indoor Track and Field
Sarah placed 15^th in the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association (PTFCA) Indoor State Championship in the 60-meter dash. She produced a new School record of 7.93. Congratulations, Sarah!

Jake Voynar '23 – Indoor Track and Field
Jake placed 4^th in the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association (PTFCA) Indoor State Championship in the Long Jump with 21-10. This win has him as the first team medalist from this race in almost 20 years. Congratulations, Jake!

Fencing
They tirelessly showed up for practice and matches this season, even when that meant they didn't get a single day off for several weeks and cheered each other on with great enthusiasm. I am so proud of their progress and dedication!

Belle DiCampello '24 – Varsity Softball
Belle was 6 for 9 at the plate in two wins this week with a home run, a grand slam, a triple, two doubles, a single and twelve RBI’s.

Liliann Zvarick '26 – Girls’ Crew
Lily has been extremely adaptable with all changing circumstances and kept her calm. I have seen her grow into her role as a coxswain and find her voice on and off the water. 

Cole Albert '25 – Varsity Wrestling
Cole entered the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Wrestling Tournament (PAISWT) as the 6-seed and beat the 3-seed in the quarterfinals and pinned the 2-seed in the semifinals to advance to the finals of Prep States and qualify for National Preps.

Sasha Goldberg '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Sasha scored a big game-tying goal against Taft Friday and played a big role throughout the weekend, stepping up and playing her best hockey of the season during the team’s final stretch.

Aryanna Bodge '23 – Swimming and Diving
Aryanna ended a terrific season with a stellar performance at Easterns this weekend. She held 16th place all meet with solid dives until nailing her final dive, back somersault with 1.5 twists, to boost her to a 13th place finish. She brings a positive attitude every day and is a pleasure to coach. Well done!

Robyn Eliason '26, Maria Halvey '26, Remi Helms '26, Zyaira Williams '26 – JV Girls’ Basketball
All these girls walked on to a close-knit team and have been able to make strong impacts. The improvement we've seen from each of them has been amazing. I can't wait to see what Zy, Remi, Maria, and Robyn accomplish athletically in the future!

Will Schneider '23 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
He is an absolute beast and provides our group with a consistent effort every day.

Ryan Kearney '23 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
Ryan has had a monster sixth form season for us and leads us into our playoff weekend in the Two Nations Prep Hockey League (TNPHL) coming up!

Colette Zidek '23 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Colette has brought her game to another level over the last few weeks. She scored key third period goals in each of our games last week against Lawrenceville and Hotchkiss and has been bringing really important energy on a regular basis all season long.

Josh Cameron '23 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Josh has battled through a hamstring tweak to guard our opponents’ best player four straight games, helping lead his Hill team to its 9^th consecutive victory. Today against St Luke’s he also chipped in an efficient 11 points.

Robyn Eliason '26 - JV Girls’ Basketball
Robyn is a source of positivity and high energy for our team.  She is the ultimate hype woman.  Robyn is the loudest player, both on the court and on the bench.  We appreciate her enthusiasm for the game and for her teammates.  Our pre-game cheer would be severely lacking without her!

Brooke Heck '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Brooke recorded first career hat trick on Friday against Winchendon, playing outstanding in that game across all areas.

Michael Kealey '25 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
Keals has worked hard all season and earned his 1^st start last Saturday 1/28 v. Upper Canada College and earned his 1^st career W (6-3).

Anya May '25– Swimming and Diving
Anya has finally found her event: the 500 Freestyle. She has shown steady improvement through hard work in practice, culminating in her qualifying this weekend to swim the event at the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships at the end of our season. She has also shown great improvement in her secondary event, the 200 Freestyle. She swam a great race this weekend at the MAPL Championship meet. She is a pleasure to coach and deserves this recognition.

Logan Ray '25 – Swimming and Diving
Logan’s enthusiasm is infectious. He is a cheerful and positive teammate, willing to compete in just about anything. We have put him in the 500 Freestyle and most recently in the 50 Butterfly in the Medley Relay. To top it off, he even made his diving debut this weekend at the MAPL Championship meet, coming in 4^th place in his first time ever competing in the event.

Fife Akinyanmi '25 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Fife has been a catalyst for our team this year, producing points and shutting down our opponents with his high energy play. Fife has been especially outstanding this past week, whether he’s taking on the entire opposition by himself on the rush, or pestering opponents with his relentless backcheck. The team appreciates his passion on the ice and positive attitude in the locker room.

Hannah DeMarco '26 – Swimming and Diving
Hannah has put forth tremendous effort over the past week, improving her time in seven of her eight events in the past two meets. She dropped over 5 seconds in her primary event, the 200 IM, to qualify for Easterns. She is only the second third former to do so this season. Her cheerfulness and positivity are an inspiration. Well done!

Matthew Flynn '25 – Swimming and Diving
With his diving debut this week, Matthew has joined the rare aquatics triple threat club – those who compete at a high level in water polo, swimming, and diving. In only his second year of competitive swimming, he often swims in our fastest lane to push himself even further. His hard work and determination have paid off. Well done!

Evan Luo '25 – Varsity Boys’ Squash
Since Evan joined the team, he has been dedicated to being better, and recently he has been working harder than ever to up his game. He talks with his teammates about how he can get better, is putting a lot into practice, and is a supportive teammate.

Mollie Marcheskie '23 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Mollie stepped into the role having never done it before, fulfilling a program need and performing valiantly. During both games, she faced a barrage of shots from talented opposing skaters, making some spectacular and unlikely saves. She has gained her teammates’ respect with her willingness to try something new, her positive attitude during practice and games, and her fun-loving spirit.

Charlie Rauch '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Charlie extended her program record goal scoring streak with 22 goals and 19 assists for 41 points. She currently leads all of NEPSAC in scoring during the 2022-2023 season.

Sydney Saracene ’25 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Sydney scored her first career Hill goal against Frederick Gunn, which stood up to be the game-winner after pushing hard and generating chances for many weeks. Saracene is now on a 2-game point streak, having been an important tone-setter for work ethic and intensity.

Joseph Terreri '26 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Joseph has been a consistent hard worker from the day he stepped on campus. He is a selfless teammate who constantly strives to improve and in so doing helps elevate practices. 

 

Smeena Gill '24 – JV Girls’ Basketball
Smeena has taken her role as captain seriously in all aspects of Hill life. On the court, she leads with direction and motivating positivity. Off the court, Smeena acts as a mentor and checks in on team members. Smeena's caring nature helps build a great team dynamic and, as coaches, we are grateful to have her.

Dami Odubona '23 - Varsity Girls’ Squash
Dami’s standout performance against Germantown Friends School was amazing. Good work Dami!

Maggie Qi '25 – Varsity Fencing
Maggie has been working so hard at her event and when we went to our match at Lawrenceville this past weekend, their girl's sabre team was really strong and brutal. Maggie didn't let that deter her though, and even after getting beat, she kept trying and giving her best, and with a great attitude. With this perseverance, she eventually won one of her bouts, and brought a win home for her team! We are so proud of her! 

Charlie Rauch '24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Charlie has produced 11 goals and 5 assists in the team’s 7 games in 2023. Charlie has scored goals in each of those seven games, setting a program-record for consecutive goal streak that remains active.

Liam Sheward '25 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
Shewy demonstrates week in and week out that he is a team guy. Brings a positive and positive energy every day to the rink. His work ethic and fun attitude rubs off on everyone in our lineup.

Yancy Sun '26 – Varsity Boys’ Squash
Yancy had a 3-0-win record over the week, he also reversed a 0-3 loss into a 3-0 win against University School.

Shea Whitney '26 – Varsity Swimming and Diving
Shea brings a great deal of energy to practices and meets. She volunteered to swim one of the most challenging events: the 500 Freestyle, in our meet against Blair. She swam it again willingly the following week in our meet against Perk and dropped an amazing 23 seconds off her time. Shea is a hard worker and a pleasure to coach. Well done!

Nick Karpovich '25 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
As a new fourth-former, Nick has stepped right in as a younger player on our team and done everything that has been asked of him. He has played in a variety of different roles since the beginning of the season and has showed great selflessness and leadership while doing so. He has developed into a valuable utility player for us and helps us provide depth at both forward and defensive positions.

Emma Li '26 – Swimming and Diving
Emma has worked hard all January, completing every set in practice and swimming whatever is asked in meets. She swam the grueling 200 IM at the Blair meet, finishing ahead of her opponent. She also outswam her opponent in the 100 Backstroke in the same meet, earning valuable points for the team. She is a pleasure to coach and is deserving of the nomination for Ram of the week.

Kiern Lim '25 – Varsity Fencing
Kiern is new to fencing this year and has been nothing but a hard worker, a loyal teammate and friend, and a respectful and eager student. Today at practice while the rest of the team (who was supposed to be doing drills) was watching the players that were sparing, she was hard at work doing target practice.

Jacob Meachem '25 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Meach continues to improve, both his own game and steering the team as our point guard. He fights on every possession, is taking command of the Hill offense, and hit four clutch free throws to seal the Blair win.

Nate Whittemore '23 – Swimming and Diving
In his first year on the team, Nate has brought a tremendous amount of energy and positivity. In our recent meet against Perk, not only did he volunteer to swim in the meet (a first for him), but he also competed in a relay event. His 50 Freestyle time is a legitimate varsity-level effort, without even training for it. More importantly, his positive attitude lifts the spirits of the team and provides leadership to the rest of the swimmers and divers. So glad he joined the team this year!

Tucker Brown '25 - Boys’ Swimming and Diving
Not only is Tucker our top diver, when three of our swimmers were unable to participate in our Mercersburg meet, one relay was going to have to scratch. Tucker stepped up and volunteered to swim to prevent that from happening. The coaching team quickly taught him how to dive off the blocks and do a turn, and it was off to the races for Tucker. He even swam an impressive time, especially for a first timer, breaking 30 seconds in the 50 Freestyle. Great attitude and team spirit make him a natural choice for RAM of the Week.

Matthew Field '23 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Matthew is leading Hill in charges, the ultimate selfless play in basketball where you give up your body to help your team. He has given us a huge lift with his 3-point shooting, and scrappy work on the glass. Great Teams Have Great Teammates

Giavanna Mancy '23 – Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey
Gia scored two goals and two assists in three games over the weekend, including a particularly significant goal against Kent. Mancy logged a lot of minutes in the three games and was an important contributor across many areas.

Mallory Rohrbaugh '25 - JV Girls’ Squash
Mallory won her match against Lancaster Country Day 3-1 and played a tough, gritty match. 

Angelina Sottosanti '26 - Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Angelina has a terrific attitude and is willing to try anything. She works hard and puts her heart into practice every day. She started out as a swimmer but then decided to try her hand at diving as well. In this single week, she competed in the 500 Freestyle (the longest event in our meets) and 1 meter diving. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic are admirable and make her a clear nomination for RAM of the Week.

Caroline Brandt '26 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Caroline came out on fire in our game vs Lawrenceville managing to draw and beat several defenders with her quick footwork and skillful play. Caroline’s creativity and speed frustrated the Lawrenceville defense throughout the match and helped to create numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match.

Constantine Kontes '25 – JV Boys’ Golf
In our JV match vs. Haverford last week, Constantine shot a 36 (1 over par) on 9 holes, an impressive feat for varsity, let alone JV. Amazing job, Constantine! 

Shunji Lewandowski '24 - Boys’ Water Polo
In three games this weekend, Shunji led Hill field players in three statistical categories (assists, steals, and field blocks) to help the team capture the program's sixth Easterns Prep Championship title overall and second in four years.

Judith Manta '25 – Girls’ Tennis
HUGE congratulations are in order for Judith for winning a tough 3-set match against Lawrenceville this past weekend!

Anthony McMullan '23 - Football
Anthony stepped up the last few weeks of the season and was a vocal leader on the sidelines and in the huddles. His competitive nature brought the best out of everyone.

Shreyas Motupalli '25 – 3rds Boys’ Soccer
Shreyas, a second-year player for Thirds Soccer, has improved significantly in both technical skills and during in-game situations over these past two seasons. Shreyas never ceases to set a positive example, especially to his younger, less experienced teammates. It is evident that Shreyas enjoys the beautiful game, along with the camaraderie and fellowship that complements practices and competitions.

Susanna Ponniah '26 – JV Field Hockey
Susanna joined JVFH a little later in the season and had never played before. Everything to Susanna was new: the equipment, the rules, and the language of the game. Susanna is an asset to our team because of her determination to improve and her willingness to ask questions. She listens in earnest and takes feedback well from coaches and more experienced players. As a result, Susanna was our most improved novice player this season!  It’s been a joy seeing her grow as a defender. We’ve appreciated her grit and resolve. HFHF!

Jake Sprague '26 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Jake has been a leader among his peers all season and has really stepped up the last weeks, playing by far his best games in league play the final games of the year. He has continued to push his teammates to get better while pushing his game to the next level.

Hala Silverstein '23, Tane King '25, and Addy Collingwood '25 – Varsity Field Hockey
Throughout this season, our goalies have been remarkable. On Saturday, Hill held Lawrenceville scoreless again for the fourth year in a row. These three goalies have worked incredibly well together to both push each other and support each other every single day. They are the definition of selfless and always put the team first. Collectively, the three of them are a force to be reckoned with. We are proud to have three talented, hardworking, and genuine people as a part of our Hill Field Hockey Family.

Rowan Karas '24 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Rowan came off the bench in our game against Mercersburg and brought energy and composure unlike any we had seen before. Rowan found a way to tie all the technical work and tactical concepts that we had been working on throughout the season into every moment of the in which she played. She created several scoring opportunities and beat multiple defenders in 1v1 situations. Her presence amplified the energy of the game, and we can’t wait to see how she’ll take this into our next match. 

Rosa Rodriguez '23 – Girls’ Cross Country
Rosa has been a part of the cross-country team since her third form year and stepped up in a big in our dual win over Blair. Down several runners for the race, we needed other girls to fill their spots and help us stay undefeated on the season. Rosa knew she would be our fifth and final scorer and needed to be ahead of as many Blair runners as possible. At the finish she was ahead of Blair's number four girl ensuring the team would win the race. She demonstrated great sixth form leadership and responded when called upon by the team.

Dominique Donaldson '26 – Girls’ Water Polo
Arriving on campus for preseason with a strong background in competitive swimming, 3^rd Former Dominique Donaldson began to learn the game of water polo. In the past 3 weeks she has improved to the level where she is earning significant playing time in the varsity games. This past Saturday, versus The Pingry School, Dominique netted her first varsity goal. Congratulations Dominique!

Sasha Goldberg '24 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Sasha came off the bench for both matches versus Blair and Notre Dame and proved herself as an offensive threat during the Notre Dame match, helping to get crosses into the box and in turn playing a role in the three goals we scored in that match. Similarly, Sasha contributed in our game against Blair utilizing her speed. This time around, Sasha was looking for the net, getting two quality shots off in the game. We are grateful to have Sasha’s work ethic, competitive spirit, and willingness to contribute no matter the situation she’s entering.

Maeve Redmond '23 – JV Field Hockey
In addition to being our top goal-scorer this season, which includes a hat trick against Hun last Saturday, Maeve is also a leader on the field and during practices. As a captain, she leads with kindness, humor, generosity, and warmth. Our team is lucky to have her. 

Evan Rohrbaugh '26 – Boys’ Water Polo
Evan led the JV in scoring and drawn ejections in two games last week. In a 10-6 loss on the road at Penn Charter, Evan scored two goals, drew two ejections, and stole a ball. A few days later hosting Blair, he scored a season high seven goals, drew four ejections, and provided three assists in the 16-5 victory.

Kayden White '23 – Varsity Football
Although Kayden is our captain and one of the best players on the field at any time, it is Kayden’s dedication to the program. He is always the first one at the field, last one to leave. He goes out of his way to help his teammates and coaches. Kayden will walk the field to ensure every piece of equipment, trash, other players belongings are picked up. Simply put, Kayden has gone above & beyond the duties as a captain.

Grace Carroll '26 and Katie Hicks '24 - JV Girls’ Tennis
Grace and Katie fought through a big win over Baldwin and a tough 3 set match against Germantown Academy. Great job, girls!

Chelsea Kuang '25 – Girls’ Water Polo
In just her second season of water polo, Chelsea has continued to work hard and improve each day. She has leveraged her background in synchronized swimming to become a talented defender and has worked her way up the team ladder to be a contributing varsity player this season.  In Hill's recent game against Upper Perkiomen Chelsea earned her first varsity goals, coupled with 2 assists for the Blues. Well done, Chelsea! 

Emerson Leger '25 – JV Field Hockey
Emerson always comes to practice with a good attitude, and she has been working hard to improve her field positioning this season. Her hard work paid off during our game against Peddie.  Playing midfield, Emerson hustled to get back to support defensively, did a great job carrying the ball up the field, and ran to post on our offensive corners. She also scored her first Hill goal in the 3rd quarter and had an assist in the 4th! 

Richard Liu '26 – Boys’ Cross Country
Richard joined cross country at the beginning of the school year and has been attentive, disciplined in his running and is an excellent model for his peers, even as a 3^rd former. He has consistently improved and has been a scoring member of varsity multiple times, and finished 3^rd on the team against Hun this weekend.

Nina Mckenna '24 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Nina‘s relentless efforts in the midfield helped to stymie a lot of Huns’ and Baldwins‘ offensive advances. When we’re not on the field, Nina helped to keep our bench motivated and energized no matter the result of the match. 

Fiona Shen '25 – Girls’ Cross Country
Fiona was a late arrival to school, but she has established herself as a vital part of the team. She has led our deep pack of runners for the last two races. The pack's goal has been to close the gap between them, and our top runners and Fiona has been pushing herself to meet that challenge.

Zoe Brafman '23 - JV Field Hockey
Zoe is an all-around team player. She is tough and dependable. She always brings a positive attitude to practice. When on the field she is fearless. In our game versus EA, Zoe made a beautiful stick save while our goalie was down and because of her efforts the game remained close. Most importantly, she knows how to have fun and can balance being serious about meeting her goals and playing her best and still have a good time. 

Hannah DeMarco '26 – Girls’ Water Polo
As a newcomer to the sport, Hannah has worked hard every day to improve her swimming and water polo technique. In practice, she is attentive in drills and has worked to make corrections in order to become a stronger shooter and more defensively minded. In our first JV game against Penn Charter last week, Hannah did a tremendous job of recognizing and executing appropriate defensive position. She swam hard the whole game and gave her all, even though the rams came up short. Tremendous effort, Hannah!

Henry Hu '25 – Boys’ JV Water Polo 
In the second game of his water polo career, Henry scored three goals to help Hill Boys JV Water Polo defeat Episcopal Academy. Henry consistently reacted swiftly in transition and utilized his speed to get back to defense and aid the team in holding the Churchmen to six goals. After just few practices, Henry has picked up some key aspects of the sport.

Constantine Kontes '25 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Constantine’s hard work over the summer was evident in our first match of the season, where he posted the second-best result on the team. His positive attitude and commitment to a rigorous practice routine will ensure more good results in the future.

Will Reger '23 – Varsity Boys’ Soccer
Will played significant minutes off the bench when we needed someone to step up and go on as a forward this weekend after injuries and tired legs against National powerhouses South Kent and Kiski. He also drew the penalty kick that gave us the lead over South Kent. 

Angelina Sottosanti '26 – 3rds Girls’ Tennis
Angelina always shows up with a positive attitude and is ready to work and learn, all while cheering her teammates on!

Karly Cabot '23 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Karly demonstrated a positive attitude, composure, and relentless work ethic during our match against Peddie on Friday 10/7. Her leadership and drive have continued to help Hill Girls’ Soccer grow throughout the season.

Cate Jacobs '23 – Varsity Girls’ Water Polo
Cate continues to develop as the number 1 varsity water polo goalkeeper. Cate began her water polo career last season. From the beginning she has worked hard each practice to improve her swimming speed, leg & upper body strength, and positioning; all requirements for a varsity level goalie, and her development in net has been crucial to the success of the entire team. Last Saturday vs Germantown Academy, Cate played her most complete game to date finishing with 10 saves, 5 steals, 1 assist, and 0 turn-overs, allowing Hill to post a 13-10 win. Congratulations Cate!

Johnny Moore '26 – JV Boys’ Golf
Johnny spent extra time after practice working on his game at the range. This paid off by shooting his first sub 50 score on nine holes as part of the team yesterday versus Church Farm School, made even more impressive by the waterlogged state of the course during the match. 

Zaara Sahgal '23 – JV Field Hockey
Zaara brought the speed this week! Zaara sprinted to get through, providing swift opportunities to carry the ball up the field. She also zoomed equally as fast to get back and help on a defensive wall. Our tie against GA was very much in part to her efforts. 

Marcus Smith '24 – Boys’ Golf
Marcus fired a career best even par 36 to lead the team to victory over previously undefeated Spring Ford High School.  His hard work on the practice range has paid off as he is playing his best golf as we approach the peak or our season.

Nicole Kalu '26 – 3rds Girls’ Tennis
Nicole joined the team with little tennis experience but has quickly become a force to be reckoned with. She works hard to respond to feedback and improve her game and has impressed her coaches with how much she's learned and grown over such a short time. She may not be the loudest on the team, but her teammates know they can count on her to be a steady support and to give her best. Great job Nicole!

Anastasia Krafczek '25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
‘Krafty’ battled back from an ankle injury and pulled out a stellar performance against Princeton Day School helping to completely shut down the offensive players on her defensive side. She carried the composure and tenacity from Wednesday into Saturday where, despite the result, was also able to make her defensive side unattractive for GA’s attacking forces.

Artem Kyselov '24 – Varsity Boys’ Water Polo
Artem anchored the defense and blocked 22 shots to help the team continue an undefeated streak against InterAc opponents with wins over Germantown Academy and Malvern Prep. Artem saved 15 against the Patriots while assisting on 2 goals and recording a steal enroute to a 23-11 final. Two days later, he turned away 7 shots from the Friars, assisted his teammates on 4 goals, and stole 3 balls in a 24-10 victory.

Ellie Moser '26 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Ellie has been incredibly flexible in her contributions to the team playing both center back and holding mid for HGS. She consistently competes and wins balls in the midfield and back line and her high work rate and positive attitude in practice is appreciated by all around her. 

Evan Sun '24 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Evan was instrumental in the win over Holy Ghost Prep on Friday. Despite struggling with his game early in the season, Evan has been unshakable in his commitment to get better. He’s hard work is producing good results for him and for the team. 

Anna Tabarrini '23 – JV Field Hockey
Anna is a legend. She shows up every day ready to play hard. This week, during our game against Oak Knoll, Anna started the game playing forward, AND she jumped in goal in the second half. She is versatile and tough. We are lucky to have her on our team. HFHF!

Nick Valoret '23 – Boys’ Cross Country
Nick is one of the hardest working runners on the boys’ cross-country team and has participated all 4 years. Although mostly running at the JV level, Nick has trained at multiple XC preseasons, and this fall earned his way onto the team traveling to the 49^th Annual Canterbury Invitational in Connecticut. Defying all odds, Nick placed in the top 5 on the team, scoring for Hill, and helping the team to a 7^th place finish against the likes of Loomis-Chafee, Deerfield, and other New England boarding schools. And this is just the beginning.

Cole White '25 - Varsity Baseball
Cole is a model teammate whose baseball future is bright. He has played several positions this season and has handled his various roles with the grace and maturity of a veteran. Cole is the type of player to set up the field for practice without being asked, warm up a right fielder with enthusiasm, relieve a starting pitcher when needed, and to step up in a critical game situation with confidence and joy. We're lucky to have Cole on our team and look forward to his contributions in the years to come.

Ava Carosella ’22, Anna Carroll ‘23, and Cate Jacobs ‘23 – V Boys’ Tennis Student Managers
They have gone above and beyond for the team this year and we couldn’t have done it all without them!

Karly Cabot ’23 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Karly did a great job in our final regular season game against Germantown Friends School on Tuesday. She game in and clearly didn't skip a beat! She took on a tough match up and locked her up on defense and in transition. Karly is an outstanding and supportive teammate - and always prepared and engaged when her number is called!  

Curran Duff '22 - Varsity Baseball
Curran's performance on the mound this year has been impressive, and he has impressed his peers, his coaches, and his opponents with his command of his pitches and how he controls the tempo of the game when on the rubber. Curran's quiet manner disguises a fierce competition spirit, and we will miss his love of baseball and dry yet good natured humor next season. 

Andre Lo ’24 - Boys' 3rds Tennis
Andre stepped up as our de facto captain this season, always helping rally the players during practice and matches. He showed great improvement over the course of the season, starting the season looking like a fish out of water with a racket in his hands to looking like a true tennis player by the end of the season. Andre’s dedication to getting better every day while still managing a “fun first” mentality was an Inspiration to the rest of the team.

Dev Sharma ‘22, Miki Osada ‘23, Will Biggs ‘22, Ginta Harada ‘23, Saagar Sharma ‘22, Jose Montano ‘24 – V Boys’ Tennis
An outstanding team performance at the MAPL Championships.

Boys’ 2^nd Varsity 4+ Crew - Benji Wang ‘23, Ariston Goeke ‘24, Max Labaczewski ‘25, Colin McLenaghan ‘24, Richard Liao ‘24
This past weekend at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships, the Boys 2^nd boat raced hard to a second-place finish in their heat, which qualified them for the finals where they raced hard and finished sixth. This boat was the highest placing Hill boat of the weekend and cemented themselves as a top 6 crew in our region. Well raced!

Janna Ali ’25 – 3rds Girls’ Lacrosse
Janna has worked hard all season to improve her catching, throwing, and defensive moves.  Janna puts in the work at every practice and is often the first to cheer on or congratulate a teammate when they do something well.  She shows a love for the game and always brings a positive attitude and a growth mindset.  Janna joined the JV team to play against our MAPL foe Peddie and did a great job. She was a big part of the strong play of our defense in shutting down their transition game, and she was awarded a game ball for her strong ground ball play. She has made awesome improvements this spring. Janna is not a flashy or loud player; she is a low-key rock star.  She puts in the time and does the work.  She embodies what it means to be a team player. We are lucky to have her as part of our team. 

Colin Brown ’23 - JV Baseball
Colin has been a quiet, steady leader and supportive, enthusiastic member of the JV team all season. He is always willing to teach a less-experienced teammate a challenging skill or assist a coach during a drill or in picking up equipment. On the field, Colin anchors the infield as the team’s starting first baseman, and is an intimidating force with his bat, as well.

Gilbert Saunders '22 – Varsity Baseball
Gilbert has been a leader all season long, encouraging his teammates, challenging them, and cheering them on. As a pitcher and designated hitter, Gilbert has been a key part of all our wins this year. As the kind of hitter who can change a game with one swing, Gilbert's offensive numbers this season are impressive and lead the team. (.469 BA / .567 OBP / .939 SLG). He's also knocked 6 HR's, 2 in our game against Peddie last week. Gilbert's infectious enthusiasm, deep love of baseball, and overall positive energy make him a great leader and an even better teammate.

Aubrey Turner ’25 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Aubrey has been a great teammate all season working hard to prepare the squad and embrace her role. As she patiently learned and listened, her number was called - and she was ready! Making an immediate impact in the game against Peddie and taking that momentum into the next game vs Shipley. Her consistent training efforts came to light when in the game - that's what is it all about. Aubrey is a great example of patience and preparation that led to success on the field when called upon. Keep up the great work!

Olivia Cimorelli ’23 – Varsity Softball Student Manager
Liv has gone above and beyond in her role of manager of Hill Softball.  She’s always one of the first at the field helping out to set up practice for the team and then staying late to break it down.  Liv is a tremendous help on game day, she enters the lineup on Game Changer, sets up the camera and many other unnoticed activities.  It can be very easy to recognize the players on the field and look past those who set the team up for success. Hill Softball is very fortunate to have her as a manager.

Anthony Grosso '25 – Varsity Baseball
Anthony has been a valuable ballplayer all season and this past weekend at Peddie he shut the door in the bottom of the 7^th to close out a hard-fought victory for the Blues. Anthony's line for the game (3.2 IP, 0H, 1R 0ER, 2BB, 5K) looks like a veteran’s line, and this 3^rd Former plays with an intelligence and savvy that bodes well for the future. Anthony has also played first base and outfield for us this year, displaying the same athleticism and situational awareness as he does on the mound.

Joseph Mbithi ’25 – Varsity Boys’ Track and Field
Last Saturday Joseph ran a 10 second PR in the 1600 at the Pottsgrove Freshmen/Sophomore Invitational. He has worked incredibly hard this season to be a strong distance runner and to make himself a crucial contributor to the team's success. A week before the Pottsgrove race, Joseph ran the 3200, a race which many runners actively try to avoid. Until that point, he had never raced more than an 800, but Joseph never questioned the decision to put him in the 3200. He is having a great season and has a very bright future on the track team.

Kcaysha Medas-King ’24 – Varsity Girls’ Track and Field
Kcaysha had an incredibly busy and successful week this past week in track. On Thursday she travelled with the team to participate in the historic 126^th running of the Penn Relays, at Franklin Field, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. There she ran strong legs in both our 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay. Then on Saturday, she ran in the Freshman-Sophomore meet, hosted at Pottsgrove High School. She represented The Hill well competing among the best young sprinters in the area, taking home medals in both the 200m and 400m races.

Kat Moore ’22 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Even though Kat is out for the season with an injury, she remains relentlessly positive and engaged in our team dynamics. As a 4-year impact player for our team, she is a huge loss to the program. That doesn't stop her from cheering on her teammates from the sidelines and helping out the team wherever and whenever she can. Her loyalty to the lacrosse program is unmatched and we are lucky to have her as part of the team.

Anna Cowan '24 – Varsity Softball
Anna has moved recently from the right side of the infield to the left at shortstop.  She has made some huge plays laying it all out on the line.   Anna has also stepped up huge at the plate.  During the Blair game Anna’s two out two RBI triple was huge in our 5-4 victory.

Ellie Macielag ‘25 and Brooke Heck ‘24 – JV Girls’ Lacrosse
Ellie and Brooke stepped into the cage this week in our two games against Hun and Lawrenceville when our goalie was ill. Neither had ever played the position and both did a very good job. 

Daniel Palmieri '25 - Varsity Baseball
Daniel has been consistently impressive for our ball club this year, working his way up to the leadoff spot in our lineup and playing 6 different positions since the season began. Daniel's hustle, knowledge of the game, and humble yet tenacious approach to his development makes him a pleasure to coach and a lot of fun to watch.

Harry Whaley '25 — JV Boys’ Lacrosse
Harry's performance on the lacrosse field is just like his performances on the stage of the CFTA --incredible. He is a leader amongst our defensive core and shuts down the best players on the opposing team in big moments. He does everything asked of him and more. Harry is a wonderful teammate with a positive attitude. Harry is only a third former and I am excited to see his game progress even more throughout his time at Hill. 

Austin Dunn ’25 – 3rds Boys’ Tennis
Austin got off the bus to Lawrenceville thinking he would be playing a doubles match just like the rest of the team. However, due to a last-minute mismatch in numbers, Austin volunteered to step up and take on the challenge of playing the lone singles match, despite only having practiced doubles play this entire season. Before his match he mentioned that he was nervous, but his play on the court exuded confidence. Using his trademark left-handed forehand, he was able to keep L’Ville’s #1 player at bay. Despite ultimately losing 2 sets to 1 after a tight third set, a smile never left his face. Austin outperformed expectations and set the example of how working hard and having fun go hand-in-hand.

Pierce Hart ‘23 – Varsity Lacrosse
Pierce won 18 out of 19 face-offs in our 9-6 win vs. The Hun School on April 20.

Kenneth Palmieri '22 - Varsity Baseball
A four-year starter for Hill, Kenny has been a leader on the team since his first at-bat. As a co-captain this season, Kenny has anchored the middle of our infield, playing outstanding defense, playing through minor injuries, and leading the team in batting average and hits. Kenny's deep love of baseball is inspiring and his commitment to Hill and Hill Baseball is tough to match.

Jack Rowland ’23 - JV Baseball
Although he has been away from baseball for a few years, Jack jumped right back into it this spring and after two games leads the JV team in batting average (0.500) and hits with two singles and a double. Beyond any individual statistic, Jack has been a positive and enthusiastic leader and never hesitates to support a less-experienced teammate.

Grant Deshishku ’22 – Boys’ Varsity Track and Field
Grant finished 1st (disc), 2nd (javelin), & 3rd (shout) at the Peddie Spring Invite.

Isabelle DiCampello- Varsity Softball 
Due to many injuries during this weekend’s Mercersburg double header, Belle was asked to step out of her norm as catcher and pitch.  Belle stepped on the mound not because she wanted to but because her team needed her to.  Belle stepped out of her comfort zone and put the team needs before her own.  The team voted on captains this Tuesday and Belle was recognized by her peers as a leader.

Adele Harris ‘22 – Girls’ Varsity Track and Field
Adele broke the school record in the 400m hurdles, getting first place at the Peddie Spring Invite and 2nd place in the 100m hurdles.

Miki Osada – Varsity Boys’ Tennis 
Miki went 4-0 (2-0 doubles, 2-0 singles) as we began MAPL play against Mercersburg and Blair this past week. Miki and Will Biggs had an outstanding doubles performance against Mercersburg, coming from down 4-7 to secure a 9-7 victory. Miki then had a clinical display at #1 singles in the absence of our usual #1, Dev Sharma. Against Blair, Miki and Dev had a dominant performance at #1 doubles. In singles, Miki came back from down a set to win a nail-biting, gritty three setter to clinch a 4-3 victory against defending MAPL champion Blair. Overall, Miki's performance wasn't always pretty, but he was able to play tough, disciplined tennis when it was most needed for the team. 

Will Schaller ’22 – Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
Will covered a Top 50 recruit headed to Cornell for Hill Academy and shut him down. Will hasn’t been scored on yet this season covering the other teams’ best player every game.

Charlie Winston '25 - Varsity Baseball
Charlie has been a great teammate this season and has caught nearly 40 innings of baseball in just 9 games, including two doubleheaders. Charlie's fundamentals, desire to improve, and overall positive attitude have helped our pitching staff and our ball club.

Andrew Albert ’22 – Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
Andrew had 38 saves to 18 goals and was the biggest reason we beat a really strong Avon Old Farms team and gave us a chance in our 1-goal loss to #25 Belmont Hill. He was the best player on the field both games.

Marykate Barnhart '24 – Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Over the weekend we had two big games against Taft and Canterbury. MK was able to travel with us and bring her spirit and energy along for the ride. Her enthusiasm was incredible, leading the sidelines through some cheers, supporting the team, and helping Manager Maeve with stats. She is such a wonderful person to be a part of the program in every way possible. 

Thomas Beaudoin ’22 – Varsity Boys’ Golf
Thomas has been a strong team captain this spring and his performance on the course has been outstanding.

Aryanna Bodge ’23 – Varsity Softball
Aryanna had 26 strikeouts in two games.  She came up clutch at the plate in a big win against Friends Central.  Ary has stepped up as a leader on the team that has many young players on the roster.  Being the only pitcher on the team, Ary feels the weight of the team’s success on her back and does it with a smile.

Paige Barnhart ’25 – Swimming and Diving
Paige works hard in practice every day and has earned a spot on the traveling team to Easterns next week as a third former. This is a rare feat and worthy of commendation. Paige had a terrific final dual meet of the season, improving her times in all her events and solidifying the place on the Easterns team. She is very coachable and has tremendous potential.

Aine Farrell ’22 – Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Aine has been challenged with guarding the other team’s best player all season. Along with being tasked with defending the other team’s best player, she has stepped up as a leader of this team, guiding her teammates in games and practices. This past Saturday she played fantastic defense against a very good Peddie player with the help of her teammates, holding her to only 13 points.

Smeena Gill ’24 – JV Girls’ Basketball
Smeena has been a consistent leader on the team this season. She steps up when we need her to most, thinks about the team's best interest, and works hard during practice. Smeena's passion for the sport is contagious. Everyone else on the team feeds off of her energy and pushes themselves harder.  Thank you for all of your hard work this season, Smeena.

Noah Macielag ’23 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Noah has been a terrific leader for our team all year.  After his return to our team following H Term, he’s anchored our defense and played big minutes in all situations.  He’s chipped in offensively and plays a hard, physical brand of defense, especially in our zone.  Moreover, Noah is a consummate teammate – cheering his teammates on and supporting them when mistakes occur.  He’s done this all season long both in games and in practices and the coaching staff couldn’t be more appreciative.

3rds Basketball Team
Our players conducted themselves with grit and grace during a rather dramatic contest vs. Mercersburg's JV Boys Basketball team, in which Hill's 3rds Hoops Team eventually prevailed by a score of 52-27.  All our players have a share in this victory through their ongoing efforts to live into our team pillars of Humility, Integrity, Leadership, and Love amidst the unique challenges of this season.  Their joy for the sport and each other is commendable.

Curran Duff ’22, Will Biggs ’22, Aidan Neiswender ’22, Eric Todorow ’22, Nick Rafetto ’22 - Varsity Boys’ Basketball
The “killer bees” have been instrumental to Hill Boys' Basketball success. Selflessly running the other teams’ offenses, the scout team has helped the team prepare throughout a very challenging stretch of games. “Great Teams Have Great Teammates!”

Janna Ali ‘25 – JV Girls’ Basketball
Janna’s hustle and heart alone are enough to earn her this honor, but what truly pushes her over the top is her improvement over the course of the season. She works hard in practice and always makes sure she can get in the gym over weekends and over breaks. I cannot wait to see how Janna progresses over her next 3 years!

Nina McKenna ’24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Nina scored go-ahead goal against Lawrenceville and was an important contributor in all phases of the game for her best stretch of hockey thus far in the season.

Joy Wang ‘25 – Varsity Girls' Squash
Joy won a very close match in 5 after being 0-2 down vs. Conestoga High School. She is also our only freshman on varsity squash.

Anderson Brndjar ’24 – JV Boys’ Basketball
He has been a strong leader for our team, on and off the court. Always giving 100% and focused during practices and games, Anderson leads by example. His work ethic and talent have earned him varsity minutes as well!

Will Ledyard ’22 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Will has been a mainstay for the Boys JV team roster since the start of the season. He logs big minutes every game and never hesitates to switch positions if called upon. Will has contributed consistently to the offense, but more importantly he leads by example with hard work and a great attitude each and every day.

Avery Reigner ‘22 – Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Avery has been tough for us this entire season. Playing as an undersized post player, she has battled against some very physical players. Avery stepped up in our recent game against Lawrenceville finishing with a double-double, 14 points and 11 rebounds.

 

Kelly Dempsey ’23 – JV Girls’ Hockey
Kelly played goalie in our JV hockey game against Upland Country Day without ever playing before and made 27 saves!

Ella Grindle ’24 – Swimming and Diving
Ella comes to practice every day with a smile. She swims every event and has often been called upon to swim the most challenging events. This week, she volunteered to swim the 100 Breaststroke, not her primary event, because we were missing several girls. She not only swam it, but she dropped four seconds from her best time. When asked if she has a preference as to what she wants to swim in a meet, she replies “whatever you need.” Well done, Ella!

Oliver Hutchison ’22 – Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Talks the least; says the most. Oli has led by example with a steadfast commitment to working on his game, excelling in the classroom, and being a great teammate both on and off the court. His hard work paid off as he erupted for a career-high 19 points against nationally ranked St Benedicts, including five three-pointers, giving his team every chance to pull out the win (lost by 2 in final seconds). Look for more highlights down the stretch from Oli.

Jose Montano ’24 - JV Boys Basketball
Jose led the team to a big victory over Lawrenceville with a team-high, game-high, and personal best 16 points

Ryan Sanborn ’23 – Varsity Boys’ Hockey
In our last 5 games, we are 5-0 and have outscored our opponents 18-4. Ryan’s goaltending has been phenomenal during that stretch.

Kaleigh Spatarella ’25 - JV Girls’ Basketball
Kaleigh has been working hard and pushing herself in practice, and it shows! Her fundamentals are getting stronger, she seems more comfortable on the court, and she was our leading scorer this week. As her coach, I could not be more excited to watch her skills develop over the next few years.

Rose Flaherty ’23 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Rose picked up a goal and two assists in the team’s 2-win weekend in her first games back in the lineup in 2022. All the while, she had the initials written on her wrist of the various team members still out of the lineup.

Annie Gaither ‘24 – Swimming and Diving
No stranger to swimming tough events, Annie didn’t bat an eye when she had to swim the 500 Freestyle in two consecutive meets due to the absence of several swimmers. It is not her preferred event, but she knew that it was what the team needed her to do. Whether in practice or in meets, Annie always gives her all without complaint. She has been a terrific addition to the team this year.

Kelvin Griffin ’22 – Wrestling
Kelvin upset two nationally-ranked individuals on his way to become Hill’s first-ever finalist for the prestigious Escape the Rock tournament.

Conrad Hens ’22 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Since rejoining the team after winter vacation, Conrad has been a terrific addition to our defensive group. He brings energy and physicality every day to practice and is always one of the hardest working players on the ice. Even though his name may not show up on the scoresheet often, his teammates appreciate and respect his contributions each and every shift.

Benji Wang ’23 – Swimming and Diving
Unbeknownst to him, Benji was poised to swim in a heat alone against Lawrenceville. The other coach graciously put one of her swimmers in the event so that he would have some competition. It turned out to be one of the most exciting races of the meet. Everyone on both sides of the pool was cheering wildly at the neck-and-neck race. When the dust settled, Benji had touched the wall first by less than a second. To top it off, when I needed someone to substitute in for another swimmer in the final relay, Benji stepped up and volunteered. He is a team player and much appreciated.

Ryan Woolley ’22 – JV Boys’ Squash
After getting into a 0-2 game hole, Ryan fought back against a skilled Lawrenceville player to win his match 3-2 with a 12-10 win in the deciding fifth game. Ryan's win helped to seal a coveted 5-4 match win against the Larrys. Ryan displayed great court presence, shot selection, and superior athleticism to wear down his opponent. A tremendous job!

Finian Bivens ’25 - Varsity Boys Squash
Fin jumped up a spot on the ladder earlier on Monday by winning a challenge match against a higher ranked player, then had a very strong win yesterday against Friends Central School.

Aman Gupta ’23 – JV Boys’ Basketball
Aman has led by example each and every day, working hard in practice and helping the team with his leadership and dedication. Aman gives his all every day on the court and helps make the guys around him better!

Mia Jacobs ’24 – Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Mia has been working extremely hard to continue improving her skills.  In practice she is playing hard and is pushing her teammates to get better. She is always listening to her coaches and teammates on ways to improve her game. Mia has come a long way since the beginning of the season, and we are excited to continue to watch her grow!

Michael Kealey ’25 - JV Boys’ Hockey
Michael has been a rock in net for the Boys JV hockey team this season. He's played in every game so far, and has often kept the team in the game facing a high volume of grade A scoring chances. His attitude and work ethic every day in practice have been exemplary and he's earned himself time in varsity practices, as well. Great job, Michael!

Chelsea Kuang ’25 – Diving
Chelsea learned an inward dive on the spot on the day of the Villa Maria Academy meet, did 2 of them in warm up (which didn’t leave time to warm up some of her other dives for the meet), competed in the meet, and broke 100 points - which is fantastic for a new diver.  She stepped up majorly for our team and we are super proud of her.

Casey Li ’23 – JV swimming
Casey has worked hard at practice and was rewarded with the granddaddy of all high school swimming events: the 500-yard freestyle, in the meet against Malvern Prep. He didn’t bat an eye but put his head down and just kept swimming. Great attitude and great work ethic – proud to have him on the team!

Charlie Rauch ’24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Charlie set a new program record, scoring four times in a game in the team’s 5-3 win over Winchendon on Sunday. This was Rauch’s third multi-goal game of the season, and she currently leads all of New England Prep in goals this season with ten.

Olivia Cimorelli ’23 – V Girls’ Hockey
Olivia gave up only two goals in two games, which included a shutout against Kimball Union Academy and two outstanding shootout efforts.

Devin Eisman ’25 – JV Boys’ Hockey
Devin has been an immediate contributor for the Boys JV hockey team. He works hard each day in practice and it’s translating to success on the scoreboard with 4 goals in the first 4 games of the season. Devin’s positive attitude in the dressing room and on the bench have helped get our team off to a terrific start this season!

RJ Jordan ’24 – JV Boys’ Basketball
He has really stepped up and always gives 100% on and off the court for us, setting a great example for his teammates.

Lauren Kuppinen ’23 – V Girls’ Basketball
Lauren played extremely well in practice this week and especially in Saturday’s game against the Perkiomen School. Her hustle and determination were evident in keeping a very good player in front of her. As a 3rd former she stepped into a very important starting role and showed poise as a young athlete on the team. 

Anna Schlegel ’22 - V Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Anna has approached every day cheerfully and with a positive attitude. In our intrasquad meet and our meet against Perk, she swam two of the hardest races: the 500 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly. When the music starts at practice, she is practically dancing in the water. Her positive energy makes practices and meets better for coaches and her teammates alike.

Eddie Proffitt ’22 and & Andres Arevalo ’22 – V Boys’ Squash
Eddie and Andres have gone undefeated in their opening 5 matches.

Maya Brigandi ’22 - Varsity Swimming and Diving
Maya has rejoined the aquatics world after two years away. This time she is trying her hand at diving and is already making substantial progress. In our first meet, which did not include diving, she volunteered to help the team by swimming the lead leg of the 4x50 Butterfly Relay. Her energy and enthusiasm have made a positive impact on the team.

Luke Cawley ‘22 – Wrestling
Luke kicked off his 6F season by making the finals of the Battle at Germantown Academy.  Luke showed a lot of resilience by winning a very tough opening round matchup and, as one of our captains, really helped to set the tone for our team in our season-opening event.

Ivy Dietrich ’24 – Varsity Girls’ Hockey
Ivy scored the first goal of our season and the first goal of her Hill career in a 1-1 tie with Westminster. She has worked hard since the start of the season and been a great, positive teammate.

Kate O’Brien ’25 - JV Girls' Basketball
Kate has improved so much already over the past few weeks.  She is a rebounding machine!  In our most recent game, Kate's rebounds were in the double digits, greatly contributing to our win. Kate gives 110% every time she steps on the court. Can't wait to see what she is capable of as the season moves forward.

Nick Rafetto ’22 - Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Nick brings energy to every practice, literally bouncing into the gym each day. His hard work has paid off, as he went from just trying to make the team to jumping in to play some valuable minutes in our season-opening tourney.

Andres Villarreal ’22 - Varsity Swimming and Diving
Andres is putting in a solid effort in his first year on the team. He trains hard at practice and never complains. He filled in during our first meet when two swimmers were unable to compete. In his debut, he swam a grueling event, the 200 Freestyle. He did so cheerfully, making it a pleasure to coach him.

Jaelynn Bucinell ‘25, Reet Tharwani ’24 - Thirds Girls’ Tennis
Jaelynn Bucinell and Reet Tharwani playing First Doubles, combined grit, determination, and a competitive drive to win for the Thirds Tennis team in a tie breaker against a JV B Lawrenceville Team.  It was a classic David vs Goliath match, with Jaelynn and Reet demonstrating that a daily positive attitude and consistent effort can lead to victory in competition!

Chloe Moser ’24 - Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Chloe put everything on the line in our games against Germantown Academy and Lawrenceville last week. She was a strong force in helping to clear balls out of the back and helped up to keep our composure despite the rowdy opposition fan sections against GA. Additionally, Chloe displayed her flexibility by seamlessly transition to the midfield when her team needed her during our game against Lawrenceville. This move ultimately forced L'ville to change their lineup to accommodate the threat that Chloe posed. We are fortunate to have young, committed players like her in our soccer family.

Ariana Pearson ’24 - JV Field Hockey
Ariana always gives her all on the field, but during Saturday’s game against L’ville she was a dominant presence both defensively and offensively. Ariana played with more confidence than she has all year, and our victory would not have been possible without her. We’ve been working with her to be more aggressive and intentional with her play, and on Saturday it paid off.  When there was a turnover, she fought to get the ball back.  Her dominance at the midfield created the opportunity for us to score as a team.  Ariana is not a flashy or loud player.  She puts in the time and does the work. She embodies what it means to be a team player. We are lucky to have her as part of our team. 

Kerr Redner ’24 - Boys’ Water Polo
Kerr scored 2 goals in a 9-8 victory over Malvern Prep on Sunday, Nov 7 to help the team finish second at the Easterns Prep "B" Division tournament and bookend the season with wins over the Friars. Kerr played great defense and made some stellar passes over the course of the three-game tournament. Of the field players on the team, Kerr finished the season in the top 3 in goals, steals, and ejections drawn.

Mia Jacobs ’24 and Carrington Bernabei '24 - V Girls’ Tennis
I'd like to nominate Mia Jacobs and Carrington Bernabei for their performance at the MAPL championships. Despite being a new doubles team, Mia and Carrington rebounded from a first round loss to have a strong consolation bracket victory. More importantly, they competed intensely all day and stepped out of their comfort zone as tennis players.

Andre Lo ’24 - Thirds Soccer
Andre is not a natural or experienced soccer player, but what he lacks from limited past experiences, he makes up for in the present with grit, drive, and passion for the game. Andre’s goals are not personal: he would rather focus on the success of the team and his teammates. Andre is the heart of the Thirds backfield and has played a major role in the team’s recent success: winning 4 of the last 5 matches.

Cate Jacobs ’23 - Girls’ Water Polo
5^th former Cate Jacobs is in her first season playing water polo. Her strong work ethic and competitive spirit have allowed her to progress rapidly as a goalkeeper. In addition to being the starting goalie on the JV team, Cate has been invaluable to the varsity team as a practice player and vocal supporter of every girl in the program. Congratulations Cate and thank you for all you do for HGWP and The Hill School Family! #HillPride

Tasha Feldman ’25 - Girls’ Cross Country
Tasha has been an extremely hard worker all season. She is the first to show up at practice each day and gives everything she has to each practice and race. She has been working to steadily improve her racing and last week at the State Championship she placed 2nd among all freshmen girls, the only team award for the day! She is a terrific teammate and a great example for Hill Athletics.

JiHwan Sung ’22 - V Boys’ Water Polo
As the only 6th former and captain suited up for the game, JiHwan helped lead one of the youngest teams in program history to a thrilling overtime victory over Lawrenceville. JiHwan made key adjustments on the offensive end and helped stop the potent Lawrenceville counterattack. Statistically, he contributed to one steal, one assist, and one field block in the one of biggest upsets in the history of the water polo rivalry.

Charlie Hewitt ‘25 – Football
Charlie Hewitt stepped into the starting role for a passing focused game against a tough Blair team. Charlie completed 19 passes on 22 attempts, throwing two touchdowns. His continued growth was on display when Charlie started again as Quarterback, vs. a talented Kiski team. Charlie is also our long snapper with a great arm and has the hand-eye coordination to consistently catch the ball. Charlie is a young man of many talents that has grown, and will continue to grow, through his determination and competitive nature. 

Jacob Faulkingham ’25 - Boys’ Water Polo
In JV games, Jacob Faulkingham scored two goals at Lawrenceville on Oct 23 and another two against Blair on Oct 27. He also served up three assists in the Blair game. Jacob’s defense has significantly improved in his first season of water polo; most notably when he is tasked with challenging and defending more experienced teammates in practice.

Ella Grindle ’24 - Girls’ Water Polo
Fourth form student-athlete Ella Grindle is in her second season of playing water polo at Hill. Ella’s combination of speed and selfless play has made her a major contributor to the JV program this year, and with a teammate injury, she found herself playing impactful minutes in the varsity games over the past two weeks. This past Saturday Ella played almost half the varsity game vs rival Lawrenceville. She played excellent defense and scored a goal late in the game, helping Hill’s Varsity Girls’ Team defeat L’ville 18-8. Congratulations Ella!

Anthony Grosso ’25 - 3rds Boys Soccer
Anthony is having a great season for the Thirds squad. He leads the team in scoring - including an astonishing 10 goals in the last three games including a double hat-trick (6 goals!) versus Church Farm School, and a single hat-trick versus Peddie. In addition to his scoring prowess, Anthony is a team leader and positive role-model during practices and games; his character and good sportsmanship set an example for both teammates and opponents.

Luke Rasmussen ’25 - Football
Luke Rasmussen played an all-around good game this past weekend. Luke led the charge with our offensive scout during the week of practice. Luke defines the phrase “always ready!”. He played quarterback, defensive back, and helped on special teams. 

Kaleigh Spatarella ’25 - Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Kaleigh has battled back after various injuries and come back stronger each time. She is a supportive teammate and brings focus and enthusiasm to each practice. Not to mention, her tireless work ethic and an upbeat attitude enhances the environment for everyone. Finally, she demonstrates flexibility and commitment to the team with her willingness to step into whatever position we need her to play. Kaleigh makes our team a welcoming yet competitive space helping us to get better each day. 

Chloe Willman ’25 - JV Girls’ Soccer
Chloe Willman has consistently been an impact player for the JV girls’ soccer team all season. She has played nearly every minute of every game and has played a key role in strengthening the defensive line as one of our center defenders. Chloe played a key role in helping the team shift out of the defensive end against a strong Blair team this past weekend and never backs down when up against challenging and physical opponents. Outside of games, Chloe can consistently be relied on to show up to practice ready and hard working. She’s never one to cut corners and puts her all into every drill and every moment on the field. We’re grateful to have such a talented and hardworking player on our team!

Julia Saraniti ’25 – Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Julia has been a significant offensive contributor for Hill girls’ soccer. Julia has battled injuries throughout the season but seems to come back stronger each time.  In our MAPL home opener against Hun, Hill went down early 1-0. With Julia’s determination,  work ethic, and the help of the team she played a pivotal role in Hill’s rally by assisting the game-leveling goal less than a minute later. 

Ella Lee ’24 – Girls’ Cross Country
Ella has been working exceptionally hard this season and has seen her 5K time drop substantially. She is beginning to understand how to be a distance runner and just how good she can be. As we head into the final stretch of races the coaches are eager to see just how much improvement she can show this fall.

Harry Whaley ’25 – Boys’ Cross Country
Harry began his distance training this summer and was the only third former to join boys’ cross country preseason. His enthusiasm and work ethic were terrific, and he is a positive glue that has connected our experienced varsity members with the new, younger teammates. Harry graciously gave up a spot on the first varsity trip to lead and encourage the JV team at another meet. Over the next races he has improved steadily, finishing 8^th on the team twice, and then 5^th on the team Saturday vs Hun. He has shown great leadership potential and a positivity that energizes our team. Keep it up, Harry! 

Pat Patterson ’22 and Zachary Zindle ’25 - Football 
Both Pat and Zak stepped up and played positions that were unfamiliar to them against a very competitive Hun School of Princeton. Their ability to be flexible and put the team first was on full display!

Mark McKeon '22 - Football
Mark is a post-graduate captain and has gone above and beyond the duty of the captain. Given MAPL rules, only certain number of PGs can participate in league games. With that said, despite Mark not being able to play in those games, he has been a tremendous leader for scout for the last two weeks. He is making himself better, as well as those football players around him. Keep up the good work, Mark!

Mallory Horner '22 - Girls'  Water Polo
When sixth form tri-captain, Mallory Horner arrived at Hill as a third former, she had never played water polo. Over the next three seasons she trained and competed as a field player. When the team returned for preseason practice this fall, Mallory was asked if she would consider becoming the team’s goalkeeper. Her response, “Coach I will play whatever position you think will best help the team.” In the past four weeks Mallory’s development as a goalkeeper has been nothing short of remarkable. She is widely regarded by Hill’s opponents as the best goalkeeper Hill has had in recent memory. Her ability to defend Hill’s net and serve as a team leader, has truly elevated this year’s GWP team. Congratulations, Mallory, and thank you for all you do in and out of the pool for all of us in The Hill School Family!

Matthew Flynn '25 - Boys' Water Polo
Matthew has played more varsity minutes than any third former in the last 15 years of Hill boys’ water polo. In the team’s victory at St. Benedict’s Prep, he scored a goal and stole two balls to bring his season totals to six goals and eight steals. Beyond the stats, Matthew brings valuable experience, determination, and versatility to the 2021 Hill team.

Paige Hartshorn '23 and Helena Van Gheem '23 - Varsity Field Hockey
Paige and Helena have been incredible additions to the Hill Field Hockey Program this fall. As two new fifth formers in their first season for The Hill, Paige and Helena have made an immediate impact both on the field and amongst their teammates. Their love for field hockey and commitment to being great teammates makes them an integral part of the Hill Field Hockey varsity team. Not only do their push themselves past their own personal limits, but they are also constantly encouraging and supporting their teammates to do the same. We are proud of all the hard work Paige and Helena have put in so far this season. They are incredibly deserving of being Rams of the Week. Keep up the great work Paige and Helena! We love you! GO HILL!

Ross Bussilo '24- JV Boys' Soccer 
Ross had a stellar game in goal against Pennington. He was aggressive and confident off his goal line and made several point-blank saves to help us maintain our one goal lead. Ross stepped up big in a game where the team needed him.

 

Mary Kathryn Barnhart '24 – Girls' Cross Country:
MK has come a long way in just the start of our season. Her hard work has paid off for her and the team. She brings a relentless positivity to practice every day and follows it up with a determined work ethic. The coaches can’t wait to see how she finishes the season.

Thomas Beaudoin '22- Boys' Golf
Thomas made a rare hole-in-one in our match versus Malvern Prep.  A great accomplishment for a great guy.

Zoe Brafman '23– JV Field Hockey
JV FH nominates Zoe Brafman for RAM of the Week. Zoe has come into this season with not much field hockey experience. Zoe has picked up the game and is growing in her skills each week. She accepts feedback from coaches and works hard in each part of practice always giving her full effort. She is a positive influence on the team by always cheering on and supporting her teammates. 

Maya Brigandi '22 - JV Girls' Soccer
Maya has stepped up this year in a big way by filling in as the JV girls' soccer team goalie, a position she has never played before this season. So far, she's been averaging over 10 saves a game and has played a huge role in keeping the team competitive in tough situations. In addition to her stellar performance on the field, Maya has emerged as leader off the field and was unanimously by her teammates to be team captain. She can always be counted on to lead the team through warmups, pick the team up during halftime and has helped develop a culture of respect, hard work, and fun on the team. We wouldn't be where we are this year without her!

Rowan Karas '24 – Girls' Varsity Soccer
I’d like to nominate Rowan Kara for girls' varsity soccer RAM of the Week. Rowan has brought a high work ethic to every practice and game since preseason and it was rewarding to see her efforts pay off on the game winning goal against Westtown this week.

Piper Schmidt '23 – Field Hockey
Every day Piper comes to practice willing and ready to give her all to hear teammates and coaches. Piper’s love for HFHF is second to none and she is dedicated to being the best version of herself that she can be. Piper consistently answers the call whenever she is needed. Whether it’s comforting a teammate or stepping onto the field in big moments, Piper epitomizes what it means to be a great teammate and member of the Hill Field Hockey Family. It is clear that big things lie ahead for Piper this season and beyond! Keep up the great work Piper. We love you!

Aryanna Bodge ’23 (Pottstown, Pa.) and Belle DiCampello ’24 (Pottstown, Pa.) Varsity Softball
Ary pitched and Belle caught all 3 games we played last week, totaling 20 innings in 4 days of work. Their partnership has been the backbone of our squad and they were tough as nails to the end. 

Ella Grindle ’24 (Collegeville, Pa.) Girls’ Swimming and Diving  
Ella has demonstrated dedication and flexibility throughout this entire season. She stepped up to swim the 100 Fly in our first virtual meet against Stony Brook School, despite swimming alone. She then agreed to swim the 200 IM, one of the most challenging events in swimming, against Lawrenceville. Every time I ask her what she wants to swim, she replies that she will swim whatever the team needs. Her cheerfulness and team spirit have been an inspiration to her peers and to her coaches.

John Imperato ’21 (Kingwood, Texas) Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
John had a 5-point week scoring 3 goals vs Peddie and 2 goals vs Lawrenceville.  A PG who will continue his playing career at Bellarmine University, John was the winner of the Rip Davy Award as the Hill Most Valuable Player of the L’Ville v Hill lacrosse game.  In 9 games this year John has totaled 13 goals and 3 assists.

Terry Shao ’24 (Shanghai, China) Boys’ Golf
Terry stepped up in a big way against Lawrenceville, shooting his career low score at home, and then defeating his opponent on a L’Ville course that was greatly impacted by campus construction.  Terry's good play was instrumental to the team retaining the Crooked Stick.

Deven Vennera ’24 (Pottstown, Pa.) Boys’ Swimming and Diving
Deven is a quiet, consistent contributor both in practices and in meets. He has shown steady improvement over the season, and even ended up swimming the 500 Freestyle (the longest event in high school swimming) against Lawrenceville, thereby contributing to our victory over our rival. He is agreeable and eager to learn.

Tyler Chenevert '22 (Shrewsbury, Mass.) Varsity Baseball
Co-captain Tyler Chenevert has helped lead the Baseball team all season long. He's vocal in the dugout, in centerfield, and he models hustle and effort in every drill during practice. Tyler has contributed on the mound, too, relieving starting pitchers in some tough spots. Opposing coaches have taken the time to compliment Tyler's talent and attitude. This past week against Peddie and Blair, Tyler had several hits, scored many runs, and earned a save. 

Anna Cowan ’24 (Arlington, Va.) Varsity Softball
Anna has been ready and willing to play multiple positions over the course of the season and has been a consistent and solid contributor throughout. In both games this week she recorded multiple hits and made key outs in the field.

Brett Reynolds ’21 (Chapel Hill, NC), Joey Asterino ’23 (Reading, Pa.), Anthony McMullan ’23 (Easton, Pa.) Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
All three players contributed greatly in our game at Kiski on Saturday.  Brett had another great day at the faceoff X, winning 21 of 26 draws on the day and scooping up 11 ground balls which allowed us to claw back into the game.  Joey was a spark off the bench scoring 3 goals and dishing out an assist while playing both attack and midfield.  Anthony also registered a hat trick.  He was very good the week before at Hun and carried that into Saturday’s game vs. Kiski.

Emily Rakos ’21 (Lehighton, Pa.) JV Girls’ Lacrosse
Emily received the game ball in our win against Hun as she played every minute in the midfield. She had two draw controls, four ground balls, and a caused turnover. She was steadying on attack and strong in our re-defend. She certainly was the energy that the rest of the team could feed off of against Hun.

Kenny Palmieri '22 (Royersford, Pa.) Varsity Baseball
The 5th Form second baseman has done a great job all season at the top of the lineup, generating offense for the club when we need it most, and providing relief for our starting pitchers if required. In this past Saturday's win against Kiski, Kenny went 3-5 with 4 RBI, while also pitching 2 innings with 5 strikeouts.  Kenny's passion for the game and positive attitude help to make him a great teammate and leader on the diamond and in the dugout.

Will Schaller ’22 (Bel Air, Md.) Varsity Boys Lacrosse
Will was instrumental in the team’s victory at Blair Academy last weekend, marking Blair’s leading scorer throughout the game and limiting him to just one assist.  Additionally, he scooped up three ground balls, had one pass knockdown, and had one goal and one assist.  

Piper Schmidt ’23 (Wilmington, Del.) Varsity Girls Lacrosse
Piper has done an outstanding job steadily growing each day on our team. Many people say, "grow one percent better every day," - that's much easier in theory than in practice. Piper has done just that, if not more, this season. Working her way into being a stronghold on a strong midfield unit, we are excited to see her continue to step into her role on this team in the coming weeks!

Colette Zidek ’23 (Anchorage, Alaska) Girls Track and Field
In the meet against Blair last Wednesday, Colette won the javelin throw – her first time ever competing in the event after the coaches approached her to see if she’d be interested in trying it – and then moments later she stepped onto the track and won her 1600m race, out-kicking her Blair opponent in what became a sprint over the final 100 meters to win the most exciting race of the day by one-tenth of a second.  The team-first mentality Colette exhibited in learning a new event and the competitive spirit and mettle she displayed in fighting through fatigue (and shin splints) to hold off her opponent at the end of the mile are just some of the attributes that make her a valuable team member and teammate.      

JV Girls Lacrosse Starting Defense
Claire Hartemink, Ava Gawronski, Rosa Rodriguez and Camille Beeding are our starting defense and have held our opponents to 9 goals in 3 games. Camille and Rosa had never even picked up a stick before this year and all four have worked hard together to provide great stability in our defensive end. Going into our last three games, we will count on them to continue to lead the team.

Maya Brigandi ’22 (Pottstown, Pa.) JV Girls Lacrosse
In the game last week against Mercersburg, Maya had 7 draw controls, 4 ground balls, and 3 goals, and followed that up with another strong performance against Blair with 5 draw controls, 7 ground balls, and 3 goals. Her hard work and positive attitude bring the whole team to a better level of play, we are lucky to have her.

Brendan Grable '21 (Phoenixville, Pa.) Varsity Baseball
Brendan, the team's backstop this spring, caught 14 innings of baseball this past weekend and worked with 6 different Hill pitchers to keep the Blues in both games till the end.  Brendan works hard each day to improve in all aspects of his game and responds positively to feedback from coaches and peers alike.

Girls Crew: 1V Boat
The 1V girls boat of Raina Shah ’21, Amber Cao ’21, Melody Chen ’22, Avery Reigner ’22, and Audrey Lehneis ’21 went into their competition this past weekend at Manny Flicks in Philadelphia with accustomed zeal for racing.  They are always at their best when next to other crews and that showed itself in spades in their flight.  Cox Raina Shah commented “The girls’ race was full of solid power and high spirits, with our ‘fiery’ start that allowed us to get ahead and stay ahead from the very beginning of the race as we like to do.  Our focus became to increase the distance between us and the other crews, and we then raced against the clock.”  The girls thus had a full sprint and ended 20 seconds ahead of 2nd-place Haddonfield and the rest of the 5-boat field.  It is a joy for their teammates and coaches to see these girls zipping around the river looking to “crush souls” at every opportunity!

Girls Track and Field: 4x100-Meter Relay
In Thursday’s win at Lawrenceville, the girls’ 4x100-meter relay team of Kiki Lange ’21, Sarah Kenvin ’23, Susanna Soderman ’21, Sydney Floyd ’21 set a new school record of 50.52 seconds in the event.  Success in the 4x100m relay depends on a collection of four talented sprinters, and on the timing of the handoffs.  For our girls to have put together both essential pieces of the 4x100m relay—talent and chemistry—already in the first meet of the year, when we are not even at peak fitness, is extraordinary. Such an accomplishment is a testament to their incredible talent, their experience in the sport, and the work they put in with Coach Dollhopf at practice to put together quality exchanges.

Brandon Bastian '21 (Barto, Pa.) Varsity Baseball
Brandon's performance on the mound in Saturday's MAPL opener gave the Blues plenty of confidence on their way to a 10-5 victory over Peddie.  Brandon pitched 4 innings, giving up 4 hits and only 2 earned runs while striking out 5. In three innings of work last week, the co-captain also picked up 5 K's.  A Varsity contributor since he arrived at Hill, it's great to see Brandon handle his leadership role this year with such enthusiasm and pride.

Faisal Choudhri '24 (Alpine, NJ) JV Baseball
Faisal has embraced Hill Baseball fully and this year and he's performed many tasks for the squad, including operating the scoreboard, and none more thrilling than singing the National Anthem prior to Saturday's MAPL opener. Even the umpires noted Faisal's courage and talent for his singing such a demanding piece.

Louis Gimbert ’21 (College Station, Texas) Boys Track and Field
New to track this year, we asked Louis to try one of the sport’s most physically demanding events, the intermediate hurdles.  His performance in the 300-meter hurdles in our time trial was impressive, so we placed him in the event for our opening meet at Lawrenceville.  Only, in New Jersey, they run the 400-meter hurdles; so, in his second time ever running the event, we added another 100-meters to the distance.  Not only did Louis willingly do this, he ended up winning the race by four seconds.  He then came back to run a leg on our 4x400-meter relay team.  Louis has exhibited a selflessness and toughness that have allowed him to quickly become a valuable contributor to the team, and we look forward to seeing what the rest of the spring brings for him.   

Anna Lignelli ’22 (Pottstown, Pa.) JV Girls Lacrosse
Anna was incredible in the goal in our 7-1 opening win against Peddie. She had 8 saves and two ground balls and definitely inspired the team with how well she played. She is very skilled in her position but at the same time an amazing teammate who is always supporting and cheering others on. We are so lucky to have her in the cage and on our team.

Nikheel Madhoo ’23 (Perkasie, Pa.) Varsity Boys Tennis
Nikheel went 2-0 in our match at Peddie on Saturday and battled through an injured arm, after almost withdrawing from the match, to pull out an important singles win which was crucial in helping our team win the match 4-3. 

Mandy McCarrick ’22 (Elmira, NY) Varsity Girls Lacrosse
Mandy has been a force on the field from day one. In addition to her relentless drive on the field, she brings the energy and enthusiasm to the team each and every day. Leave it to Mandy to lead the team in song or start the dance party. We would be a different team without her vibes and love her for it! #cellygamestrong

Katie Newkirk ’22 (Montclair, NJ) Varsity Softball
Last week we asked Katie to adjust positions, moving from the outfield to 3^rd base, and she took the challenge in stride. Her willingness to jump in wherever the team needed her was paramount to our victory on Saturday as she accounted for 2 key outs at 3^rd base when Peddie tried to rally late in the game.

Boys’ Crew Novice 8+
This past Saturday, the Boys Novice 8+, consisting of Benji Wang ’23, Michael Rapp ’24, Ben Sullivan ’24, Carver Fulmer ’23, Ariston Goeke ’24, Colin McLenaghan ’24, Isaac Ramon ’24, Nate Whittemore ’23, and Patrick Dunn ’23 raced to a convincing 27 second win over intraleague rival, Blair Academy. Led by some skilled and motivating coxing from Benji Wang, the boat settled into a nice rhythm and got to an early lead. They never took their foot off the gas and continued to increase their lead throughout the entire race. Special shoutout to Nate Whittemore, who was racing in his second race of the day, a truly impressive athletic feat.

Girls Crew: Novice 4+
This Saturday, the Girls Novice 4+, consisting of stroke Ella Lee, 3 Isabelle DiLiberti, 2 Smeena Gill, bow Mia Jacobs, and coxswain Nicholas Won, won their 1500m race against a Blair Academy Novice 8+ rowing in 6s.  This was an unusual arrangement, but it highlights how many things that novices need to learn in order to row and then to race successfully—the stroke and physical training sufficient to sustain maximum effort for a full race, boat handling skills, and the melding of the crew into a unit that can work together.  The 4+ is a challenging boat—unstable, heavy compared to other boat classes, bow-coxed which is tough for cox and crew alike.  These girls and their coxswain Nicholas—in rowing, boys can cox girls and vice-versa—performed splendidly in fast water and heavy winds in the runup to Saturday and then executed flawlessly both their race and the innovative “practice pieces” after.  These rowers and their coxswain have shown an unusual level of athleticism, enthusiasm, and stick-to-it-ness.  Bravo!    

Colin Brown '23 (Boyertown, Pa.) JV Baseball
Colin has improved in all aspects of his game since the Autumn 2 session, especially hitting. Colin works hard during every drill, listens to instruction, and applies it as best he can. He is also the first player every practice to put the bases in when we start and drag the infield when we're done. Colin has been a tremendous model of selflessness and dedication.

Will Lesko ’22 (Villanova, Pa.) Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
In the team’s game at US Military Academy Prep School, Will contributed on four of the team’s 10 goals with one goal and three assists, bringing his totals on the season to seven goals and four assists.  He also collected four ground balls and sparked our Extra Man Opportunity unit that converted on 5 of 8 opportunities. 

Lulu Nakagawa ’23 (Las Vegas, NV) Varsity Girls’ Golf
In the first match of her Hill career, 4^th former Lulu Nakagawa maintained her quiet yet confident demeanor and managed to figure out a tricky Blair Academy golf course which usually rewards local knowledge. Having never seen the layout, Lulu led Hill in scoring with one of the lowest rounds of the day from both teams, carding a 47. Look for even lower scores in Lulu’s future.

Amelia Nordhoy ’22 (Reading, Pa.) Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Right out of the gates, Mimi has found her voice on and off the field and shown to be a reliable and consistent force on our attacking unit. Over the last three years she has worked hard at her craft of lacrosse and it has paid off. We are excited to see Mimi's impact on the field as this season unfolds.

Gilbert Saunders '22 (Gilbertsville, Pa.) Varsity Baseball
In the Blues' first game since May 2019, Gilbert did it all by going 4-4 at the plate with two doubles, 3 runs scored, and two RBI last Saturday against Pennington en-route to a 12-2 victory.  On the mound, Gilbert pitched four scoreless innings with five strikeouts, giving the squad plenty of breathing room to play sound, relaxed baseball.  Gilbert's leadership in the dugout and on the field has helped keep our younger players focused and contributed to a strong sense of ownership among this year's team.

Romil Shah ’23 (Collegeville, Pa.) JV Boys’ Tennis
Romil is very open to learn new techniques, and he loves to compete and leaves it all on the court every day.  The other day, he got hit in the nose with the ball and had a bloody nose. While he was being attended to, his primary focus was finishing his match. That is the kind of player I love to work with. Whomever I pair him up with, he just gets on the court and tries his best. 

Andres Villarreal ’22 (Victoria Tamaulipas, Mexico) Varsity Boys’ Golf
Andres has made tremendous improvement as a golfer this year. He works hard and he is a great teammate. 

 

Courtney Bodolus '23 
Kerry Elliott '23 
Ric Guan '23 
Mallory Horner '22 
Spencer Metz '22 
Poppy Otten '21 

Kamilia Barkasi '21 
Luke Cawley '22 
Aidan Dunn '21 
Ava Gawronski '22 
John Ju '23 
Kunal Patel '21 
Susanna Soderman '21 

Sydney Floyd '21 
Tess Gray '21 
Eric Nordquist '21 
Ruthanne Sandner '22 
Colette Zidek '23 
 

Andrew Chirieleison '21 
Zach Kaplan '21 
Mia Keane '22 
Maggie Kondrath '23 
Marah Krick '21 
Jake Mitchell '23 
Dami Odubona '23 
Carrie Shang '23 

Mamadou Bah ’21
Mary Kate Barnhart ’24
Anna Cowan ’24
Olivia DeVol ’21
Quinton Tang ’21