Rams of the Week

Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey: Tatum Hall ’29 scored her first career Hill goal against St. George’s as part of her very impressive and productive weekend at the New Year’s Prep Puck Drop.

Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey: Troy Brannen ’27 battled through injury this weekend, playing in three games in two days to anchor the Blues’ already battered defensive core.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Lucia Eilberg ’28 scored a career-high 15 points off the bench in Hill’s 73-26 victory over West Nottingham Academy on January 5. 

Trevon Foster ’26 - Boys' Indoor Track and Field
Trevon earned a new school record on December 13 for the 55 Meter Dash with a time of 6.54 seconds.

Olivia Akpan ’29 - Girls' Indoor Track and Field
Olivia earned a new school record on December 13 for the 55 Meter Dash with a time of 7.32 seconds.

Ethan Ryu ’26 - Varsity Boys' Squash
Ethan played the best squash of his life winning twice this weekend at the MASA Championships on December 12 and 13.

Andrew Jani ’27 - JV Boys' Ice Hockey
Andrew Jani was outstanding for Boy’s JV hockey in the team’s first win of the season. He made many great saves late in the game to secure the 5-4 victory over Germantown Academy on December 15.

Liddy Middaugh ’28 - Varsity Girls' Ice Hockey
Liddy proved to be a difference in a 2-1 overtime win over Frederick Gunn on December 13, making several key saves when the game was tied in the third period.

Amy Wang ’26 - Varsity Girls' Ice Hockey
Amy Wang was voted Exeter Invitational Tournament MVP after allowing one goal in two games, providing steady and outstanding goaltending to pace the team in winning the championship against Phillips Exeter on December 15.

Zuri Holub ’26 - Varsity Girls' Squash
During the MASA tournament on December 12 and 13, The Hill played one match late Friday night and two matches on Saturday.  Zuri showed incredible fight on court through all three matches, battling individually, and for the team, over the weekend.

Chloe Luo ’28 - Varsity Girls' Squash
Chloe won both of her matches during the MASA tournament on Saturday, December 13, elevating her level of play and hustling for the team.

Ray Huang ’29 - JV Boys' Squash
Ray stepped into the playing ladder on December 16 against a strong Lancaster Country Day School squad to replace a teammate who was too ill to play. In his first ever interscholastic squash match, Ray beat his opponent 3-1 after losing the first game. His hard work in practice and positive spirit led to a great win!

Johnson Wu ’29 - Swimming and Diving
New to the team and to the school, Johnson has worked hard over the past couple of weeks, resulting in his being ready to swim two of the hardest events, the 200 IM and the 500 Free, in the same meet. He did so without complaining, and served as an example for his teammates.

Elsa Ward ’28 - Swimming and Diving
Elsa has worked hard in practice and it is paying off. She swam three best times in our most recent meet against Villa Maria Academy on December 17, including in the grueling 500 Freestyle. She is a model swimmer and a great example for all to follow.


 

James Small ’28 - Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey
James earned his first career point in his first start at Hill on Saturday December 6. He also contributed to earning a 4-3 win over Mount St. Charles on December 7. 

Lucy Ward ’27 - Wrestling
Lucy won her first ever tournament title this past weekend at the Pottstown Invitational on December 7.

Jia Patel ’29 - JV Girls' Ice Hockey
As a new member of the JV community, Jia comes in with a fantastic attitude and willingness to try her hardest to improve. She’s never afraid to ask clarifying questions and is a great team member in every way. We can’t wait for her to take the ice in our first game!

Ellie Jones ’27 - JV Girls' Ice Hockey
Ellie is brand new to hockey and skating in general but has not hesitated to give it her all. She brings determination and curiosity every day and has consistently improved. She has even gotten her first goal and assist during practice already! Keep up the good work, Ellie!

Sawyer Smith ’26 - Varsity Boys' Basketball
Sawyer has jumped in with enthusiasm. He practices hard every day and is a very smart player who is making our team better in a lot of important ways.

Hope Labaczewski ’28 - Varsity Girls' Basketball
Congratulations to Hope, who scored her first varsity points on Sunday morning against Perkiomen School on December 7 on a 3-pointer off a great extra pass from Zy Williams '26.

Leo Li ’28 - Swimming and Diving
Leo joined the team shortly after the season started, and he has worked hard to steadily improve. He is eagerly learning starts, strokes, turns, and everything about the sport. At a recent practice, he was selected as the team's "champion" to attempt a "get-out" swim. He had to swim a 50 Freestyle faster than his previously recorded best time. He broke it by more than 10 seconds, and the team was allowed to end practice early. He is a most welcome addition to the team.

Elisa Bartolini ’26 - Swimming and Diving
Isa has modeled our team goals for this season - Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun. She stepped in with literally only a couple of minutes notice to fill in for an absent swimmer at our meet on Saturday, December 6. When told she needed to get to the blocks immediately, her only question, while she adjusted her goggles, was "What am I swimming?" The answer was the longest event of that meet, the 200 Freestyle. She is a great example to the entire team.

Addisyn Baird ’27 - Varsity Girls' Ice Hockey
Addisyn scored twice against Westminster, including an incredible play on the fourth goal on December 6.

April Mittnacht ’27 - Varsity Girls' Ice Hockey
April logged a lot of ice time in the team’s 4-2 win over Westminster on December 6. She is a steadying leadership presence on and off the ice

Landon Qiu ’27 - Varsity Boys' Squash
Landon won two matches at the Flanagan Tournament at Mercersburg on December 7.

Richard Liu ’26 - Varsity Boys' Squash
Richard won two matches at the Flanagan Tournament at Mercersburg on December 7.

Ryan Sung '27 - Swimming and Diving
Ryan stepped up to swim the 500m race at the Albany Academies meet on November 15 despite not having trained specifically for the event. He took the advice of coaches to heart and turned in a fantastic swim, dropping over 18 seconds off his best time from last year. Ryan has worked hard in practice every day, and it paid off in the meet.

Lauryn Gomez '27 - Swimming and Diving
Lauryn swims and dives but she chose to concentrate mostly on diving during our first week of the season. Short-handed due to illness and other commitments, we needed Lauryn to swim in our meet against Albany Academy on November 15. She stepped up and contributed in a big way, earning valuable points for the team. The girls ended up winning by one point, 90-89. Lauryn's contribution was significant in the victory.

Mya Chotvacs-Chase ’27 - Varsity Girls' Ice Hockey
Mya began her Hill career in highly-successful fashion, scoring the team’s opening goal of the season against The Hoosac School on November 20 and contributed 2 goals and 3 assists over the team’s first three games.

Allie Mittnacht ’27 - Varsity Girls' Ice Hockey
Allie started her second Hill season with the same consistent reliability that made her a backbone over the course of her first season. She led the team to a 3-0 record playing across all situations, and contributed offensively with 2 goals and 1 assist.

Sammie Faella ’26 - Varsity Girls' Basketball
Sammie scored her 1,000th point for Hill against Germantown Friends School on December 2. She also scored 29 points that game in total, including a game winner at the buzzer to secure Hill's 38-36 win.

TJ McGlinn ’26 - Varsity Boys' Basketball
Despite a nagging injury, TJ has shown up and worked hard every practice. He always puts the team first and selflessly contributes to team morale and energy.

Ryan Sung '27 - Swimming and Diving
Ryan stepped up to swim the 500m race at the Albany Academies Meet on November 15 despite not having trained specifically for the event. He took the advice of coaches to heart and turned in a fantastic swim, dropping over 18 seconds off his best time from last year. Ryan has worked hard in practice every day, and it paid off in the meet.

Lauryn Gomez '27 - Swimming and Diving
Chloe was new to field hockey this fall, but you would never know it from the way she plays. Small but mighty, she brings energy and focus to every game. Her extra hitting sessions against the stone wall in Dutch paid off.

Layla Choidhri '26 - JV Field Hockey
Layla was the heart and joy of the team this season. Always positive, and she led by example. Her steady leadership made her an outstanding captain.

Peter Orphanos '29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
Peter has been a huge asset to the team this week! He is always ready to step in and play any position the squad needs, showing great flexibility and team spirit. Peter's been consistently on time for practices, brings a positive attitude, and is always there to support his teammates on and off the field.

Caroline Brandt '26 - Varsity Girls' Soccer
Caroline scored the game winning goal against The Lawrenceville School on November 8.

Annabelle Lombardi '26 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo
Annabelle set the tone early in our game against Lawrenceville by scoring the first goal! A four-year member of our program, her steady presence and quiet strength have made a lasting impact. Annabelle continues to show up with heart, resilience, and a genuine love for the game that reflects her dedication to her teammates and our program.

Bodie Lanning '28 - Varsity Boys' Water Polo
In the final game, Bodie lead the team with season highs of seven assists and five steals. Throughout the season, Bodie embraced the often unheralded role of center defender to provide the foundation for our half court defense.

Iris Tan '29 - JV Girls' Tennis
Throughout the season, Iris has been determined to improve her game. She played many matches that lead to a tiebreaker, including Lawrenceville weekend, where she gave her best effort and worked hard with her teammate, Emma. 

Emma Ma '28 - JV Girls' Tennis
Emma has brought a cheerful demeanor that lights up the team. She is a hardworking tennis player who cares deeply about the outcome of her games. During Lawrenceville weekend, she and her partner, Iris, put their best foot forward, leading to an exciting tiebreaker. 

Lily Mauro ’27 - Varsity Girls' Soccer
Lily scored the game winning goal in the Commonwealth Cup semi finals on November 4 against The Baldwin School.

Noah Sebastian ’29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
Noah has shown outstanding commitment by always being on time and present at nearly every practice. He plays a big role on our defensive line, bringing calmness and focus to the team. Noah is also a respectful, supportive teammate and a great example of consistency and sportsmanship.

Aaron Kraus ’28 - Boys' Cross Country
Aaron just joined the team as a new fourth former this fall and has worked hard and ran fast all year. He ran extremely well when it counted this past weekend at the MAPL championship, finishing 3^rd overall, All-MAPL, in an excellent time of 16:32 (Hill’s best time, and finish, in more than 10 years in this meet).

Isie Haberland ’28 - Girls' Cross Country
Isie came up with a huge personal record at the MAPL Championships on Saturday, November 1. She ran her fastest time of the season by over four minutes and also set a lifetime personal record! This was a truly impressive effort from Isie.

Juliette Larkin ’29 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo
As a third former, Juliette has quickly made her mark in our program with her effort and smart offensive play. Her passion for the game and eagerness to keep learning and improving make Juliette an exciting player to watch.

Haley Elliott ’27 - Varsity Field Hockey
Haley stepped up during our post-season run this fall. Haley took on the role of defensive center midfield even though she is a more offensive player because that is what the team needed at the time. Haley's distribution from the backfield and positive talk were a great addition to the team!

Ben Lee ’27 - JV Boys' Water Polo
Captain Ben Lee played great defense and fueled the counterattack to help Hill to its third straight win on October 24. He scored two goals in transition as Hill defeated Malvern Preparatory School 9-6.

Derek Zhang ’27 - JV Boys Soccer:
Derek has been a quiet leader on JV soccer for the past two years. He has been a ‘brick wall’ at center-back all season. Derek is a significant part of why the team has had six “clean sheets” this fall.

Catherine Zhang ’28 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo
Catherine has shown grit during games and a strong commitment to the team, putting in extra time in the pool and pushing herself to get better — a true example of hard work and team spirit.

Andy (Jinhoo) Lee ’29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
Andy has shown outstanding consistency and commitment. Andy has not missed a single practice all season and always gives his best effort. In the Mercersburg game, Andy did an excellent job controlling the midfield and supporting the offensive line, helping create key scoring opportunities. Andy’s focus, reliability, and positive attitude make him a great example of team spirit and dedication. Thank you, Andy.

Mia Meulen ’29 - Varsity Girls' Soccer
Mia scored game winning goal in overtime vs Mercersburg on October 25. This was Mia's first varsity goal.

Samantha Williams ’28 - JV Field Hockey
Samantha Williams' growth as a player has been enjoyable to watch, particularly this year as she has helped solidify our midfield. Sam is quick on her feet and consistently does a great job reading the game and making smart decisions. She is becoming a true jab queen, using her speed and skill to win possession and control the pace of play. Sam, your hard work and development are making a real impact on the team!

Amanda Heeney ’29 - Girls' Cross Country
Amanda has been injured much of the season but came back to run in the freshman race at the PAISAA State Championships. She won the race with a hard sprint to the finish, edging out a girl, who had led the entire race, at the finish line. Amanda is ready to race at the MAPL Championships.

Macy Rehak ’26 - Varsity Field Hockey
Macy Rehak had a great week on the defensive line. It came of a successful end when she scored her first goal of the season off a penalty stroke at Mercersburg on October 25.

Mingming Yang ’28 and Lily Braca ’27 - Varsity Girls' Tennis
Mingming and Lily each had outstanding doubles play against Mercersburg Academy on October 25. They also fought back in the first sets to take those sets and cruise to victory.

Alex Li '29 - JV Boys Soccer
Alex brings joy, enthusiasm, and a high level of positive energy to every practice and game. He strives to improve and make himself and the team better but does not take himself too seriously. Alex has created the perfect balance: he has fun, but not at the expense of team or personal improvement.

Emma Li '26 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo
Emma's steady presence, hard work, and commitment make her an important leader for the team. 

John Kolter '29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
John made a big difference in our recent game against Church Farm School on October 15. Playing as a striker, John showed great teamwork and determination throughout the match. Smart positioning and persistence finally paid off when John scored his first goal of the season! John’s energy and effort were key to our team’s success in this game. Ram of the Week is a well-deserved recognition for his hard work and positive attitude.

Natalia Barnes '29 - JV Girls' Soccer
Natalia started playing soccer this season and has already developed into one of our biggest impact players. In our most recent games she played a key role in building our momentum offensively by driving down the field on the offensive line.

Claire Powers '28 - JV Field Hockey
Whether anchoring our defense at center back, driving play from halfback, or controlling the midfield, Claire has been an absolute wall this season. Her growth since her third form year has been remarkable, and she's never looked stronger or more confident on the field. Game after game, Claire shows up as our most dependable player. We are so happy to have her on our team!

Viv Chancellor '28 - JV Field Hockey
Sometimes being a good teammate means stepping up in the most unexpected ways. During Family Weekend against The Hun School of Princeton on October 18, Viv demonstrated incredible bravery by volunteering to play in goal despite never having practiced the position. Her willingness to help the team in our time of need exemplifies the selfless spirit that makes this team special. Thank you, Viv!

Jacqueline McNeilly '27 - Girls' Cross Country
Jacqueline had a great race at home against The Hun School of Princeton on October 17. Our home course is a very challenging one, but Jacqueline turned in a time only a few seconds behind her season PR. This was a big breakthrough for Jacqueline and it comes at the perfect time as we head into the championship stretch of our season.

Fergus Chen '28 - Varsity Football
Fergus played his best game of the season with five tackles (one sack) and a fumble recovery against the St. Luke's School on October 18. He did this with a heavy heart as he returned to China after the game to be with his ailing grandfather. 

Amani Masso '27 - Varsity Field Hockey
Amani played in both of our games this week including our top 10 victory against West Essex High School on October 15 and MAPL win against The Hun School of Princeton on October 18. Amani is always ready to help out the team on the midfield and defensive lines, and has put in some great work at practice this past week.

Marco Massimi '29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
Marco is a great role model for leadership and commitment. Marco consistently supports our squad, especially on the defensive end, where he takes real responsibility and helps keep the team organized and strong.

Ellie Moser '26 - Varsity Girls' Soccer
Ellie had an excellent game in the midfield against Peddie on October 11.

Ella Charron '27 - JV Field Hockey
Ella brought incredible energy and grit to our game against Peddie on October 10. Playing center mid, she went 100% from start to finish—tough, feisty, and determined every minute. Ella's relentless effort and leadership in the midfield were key to our hard-fought 1–0 victory. Way to go, Ella!

Noelle Brockman '26 - Girls' Cross Country
Noelle has worked very hard to come back from early season injury and be a major contributor to the team. Her focus on getting healthy and being in shape to perform for the team sets a great example. This past weekend, she ran her fastest race ever against Peddie on October 11 and showed that, as a team, we are a very strong group.

Addie Youree '26 and Caeleigh Schuster '26 - Varsity Field Hockey
Addie and Cae both directly contributed to our 3-0 week by shutting out all three of our opponents. Addie and Cae split time in net and both came up with strong saves in each contest, including our 1-0 win against then #20 Crestwood High School on October 10.

Jill Patel '27 - Varsity Girls' Tennis
Jill played a great match on October 8 against the Baldwin School and won the third set tiebreaker to secure a victory.

Angela Wu '27 - Varsity Girls' Tennis
Angela played a great match on October 8 against the Baldwin School and won the third set tiebreaker to secure a victory.

Valentina Vendramini Prata Araujo '27 and Norah Chen '29 - JV Girls' Tennis 
At the match against Peddie on October 11, Norah and Valentina won the most matches out of the entire team. Although they were still playing when everyone else had finished, Norah and Valentina pushed through the cold to do their best. Norah and Valentina play so well together and are super supportive of each other's success. 

Calvin Dietz '28 - Varsity Boys' Water Polo
On short notice, Calvin stepped in and played goalkeeper for back-to-back road games at Episcopal Academy and Lawrenceville on October 8 and 11. Despite having minimal training in goal, Calvin made great outlet passes and some big-time saves. He recorded 10 blocks and three steals.

Vanessa Williams '29 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo
This past week, Vanessa stepped into the starting goalie position and delivered an outstanding performance, showing grit and focus. We are proud of the way she rose to the challenge.

Jayden Yee '29 - JV Boys' Soccer
Jayden is the consummate team player. He’ll do all he can, including changing positions, to do what is best for the team. Additionally, Jayden is extremely coachable and is not afraid to ask for critical evaluations so as to know what to work on and how to improve.
 

Anna Lloren '26 - JV Field Hockey
Anna brings toughness, athleticism, and pure drive to every practice and game. She is a fierce competitor who never backs down and pushes herself—and her teammates—to be better. We love seeing her get after it every single day. Way to go, Anna!

Harper Bruder '29 - Varsity Field Hockey
Harper scored the game-opening goal in our upset against #1 Academy of Note Dame de Namur on October 1. She has also strung together some great training sessions on the field this week. We cannot wait to see Harper's hard work continue to pay off!

Aaron Kraus ’28 - Boys' Cross Country
Aaron joined the team for preseason and has worked hard and with a positive attitude, leading the team in every race. At the Paul Short invitational on October 2, he led the team by over a minute, finishing 6^th overall with a time of 16 minutes and 43 seconds and gaining recognition for top 25 at the award ceremony. Great start to Aaron's first season at Hill!

Scarlett Katz '26 - Varsity Girls' Tennis
Scarlett breezed through her opponent in our match against William Penn Charter School on October 3 and secured the only point earned on the day.

Evan Rohrbaugh '26 - Varsity Boys' Water Polo
Evan scored 12 goals in four games at the 50th annual Cardinal Tournament at Greenwich High School. This is the most individual goals a Hill player has scored at the Cardinal Tournament since 2007. Evan scored a career high five goals in a heartbreaking loss to Phillips Exeter Academy in sudden victory overtime on October 4. 

Michelle Lawrence '26 - Girls' Cross Country
Michelle has been a determined worker all season and finally got her first race in last week at the Paul Short Invitational on October 2. Michelle finished 27th overall in a race of nearly 300 runners and her time stands as the 4th fastest ever by a Hill runner at this meet. 

Elsa Ward '28 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo
Elsa has the ability to take coaching feedback and immediately translate it into the pool. She not only listens attentively during practice, but consistently tries to apply what is taught, showing a strong commitment to growth.

Chidi Nnadi '29 - JV Boys' Soccer
Whether on offense or defense, midfielder Chidi uses his impressive speed and quick reaction time to outrun the opposing team’s defense or impede their strikers’ progress. Additionally, Chidi’s strong work ethic and focus during practices carry over to success during games.

Emma Collingwood '27 - JV Girls' Soccer
Emma has stepped up in a big way this year as our most senior member of the team. She provides solid leadership in guiding newer and younger players and is a foundational member of our defensive line. Emma has played every minute of every game so far this year, anchoring our play on the field and keeping us competitive against tough opponents. 

Lam To '29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
Earlier in the season, Lam tended to rely on his individual skills, but after a conversation about team play, Lam made a noticeable shift in his approach. In our recent game against Westtown School on October 4, Lam used his abilities to support the team as a playmaker in midfield. I really appreciate the positive change in Lam’s attitude and his commitment to playing for the team.

Anna Sun '28 - JV Girls' Tennis 
Anna is always super supportive of her teammates, making sure she cheers them on and encourages them in both practice and matches. Anna always brings a positive energy and has a smile on her face. 

Audrey Douglass '28 - JV Girls' Tennis 
Audrey is constantly cheering her teammates on in both practices and matches. Audrey encourages her team to do well and always has a positive note to add here and there. Each practice Audrey puts her best effort into improving her tennis game.

Isa Bartolini '26 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo 
Isa showed incredible perseverance and leadership during a tough weekend with four games in two days. Isa never backed down and kept pushing through, no matter how tiring things got. Isa's ability to lead by example and her never-quit attitude are what those around her admire.

Ava Link '29 - JV Girls' Tennis
Ava has positive energy every practice. She is a beginner player but rises to the occasion every match, trying her hardest and keeping an upbeat attitude.

Jia Patel '29 - JV Girls' Tennis
Jia stepped up as a leader for the team. She is encouraging of everyone around her. 

Joy (Ka Yuet) Guo '29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
Joy showed incredible resilience and dedication this week. Despite being injured during practice before the game, Joy came to the Pennington match ready to give his all. Joy not only scored two goals but also played through to the end of the game, providing energy, determination, and strong support for the entire squad. Joy's impact made a huge difference for the team.

Grace Carroll '26 - Varsity Girls' Tennis
Grace won her singles match on September 27 against The Pennington School.

Scarlett Katz '26 - Varsity Girls' Tennis
Scarlett won her singles match on September 27 against The Pennington School.

Mackenzie Neese '27 - Varsity Girls' Soccer
Mackenzie scored her first varsity goal on September 24 against The Shipley School.

Jeremiah Thomas '29 - Boys' Cross Country
Jeremiah has worked hard and in his first 5K is already knocking on the door of running in a varsity meet.

Collin Wang '26, Ford Tufankjian '26, and Pablo Pelayo '27 - Boys' Cross Country
Collin, Ford and Pablo each completed a 5K on their first try. This is a great accomplishment for those new to running.

Ryder Obst '29 - Varsity Field Hockey
Ryder played two great games on the defensive line against Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child on September 24 and Boyertown Area Senior High School on September 26. She capped off the three game week by scoring two goals against The Pennington School on September 27 in our MAPL league opener.

Diamond Henderson '28 - JV Field Hockey
Diamond always comes with good energy to practices and game and always lifts her teammates up. She stays longer at the fields to practice and has been essential to the defensive line this year. Diamond has been a pleasure to have on the team.

Alger Oliver '28 - Girls' Cross Country
Alger has really been pushing herself in practice and working to improve. At the Mercersburg Invitational on September 27 she came through for the team, running a time just a few seconds off her overall personal record. Alger's hard work is paying off and she will be crucial for our success at the end of the season.

Dooie Kim '29 - Varsity Boys' Water Polo
Goalkeeper Dooie Kim helped the team secure two wins at the Battle of the Beltways Tournament at the U.S. Naval Academy on September 20 and 21. Over four games, Dooie recorded 25 saves, two assists, and two steals. Most notably, he blocked four penalty shots including three in one game.

Alexa Creciun '26 - Varsity Girls' Cross Country
Alexa Creciun worked incredibly hard this summer and in the early season to be in a strong position to help the team. At the Canterbury Invitational on September 20 she was tasked with pacing the entire team for the first mile to keep the other girls from going out too fast. The team followed her lead and the result was the highest team finish at the Canterbury Invitational since 2009.

Rachel Tao '28, Cindy Yu' 26, Riley Won '28, and Zuri Holub '26 - Varsity Girls' Tennis
Rachel, Cindy, Riley and Zuri each had outstanding doubles performances against Springside Chestnut Hill on September 20.

Leo Li '28 - Varsity Boys' Cross Country
Leo Li trained well entering the season, moving up from last year into the varsity group of primarily sixth formers. This past Saturday, in the team’s first race, he placed 4^th on the team and 17^th overall at the Canterbury Invitational. He ran a very smart and well-paced race, and finished ahead of the #4 runner from rival Hotchkiss, the defending champion. Leo’s performance was a key differentiator in the Hill School’s first place finish, a meet Hill hadn’t won since 1987.

Kara Syernick '28 - Varsity Girls' Soccer
In two very tough games the last week against Westtown School and The Kiski School, Kara played multiple positions and worked incredibly hard while keeping an amazingly positive and encouraging attitude! 

Kelsey Cummings '26 - Varsity Girls' Water Polo
Kelsey gives 100% every game and practice, always striving to improve and support her team. Her dedication doesn’t go unnoticed - her hard work, and positive attitude make her an important part of the team.

Sophia Blauta '29 - JV Girls' Water Polo
Sophia has shown wonderful dedication and work ethic in the pool, giving her best at every practice. Her consistency shined this week when she played in her first ever water polo games against William Penn Charter School and The Lawrenceville School. We are excited to see her continue to grow as a water polo player! 

Enzo Yang '29 - 3rds Boys' Soccer
Enzo has shown outstanding commitment and dedication as a third former, taking on challenges with determination and always working to improve his skills, especially the mental toughness required to excel as a soccer player. In our last game against The Haverford School on September 19, his impact was clear. Enzo assisted his teammates in scoring and scored a goal himself, making a big difference for our squad.

Alexis Ross '28 - JV Field Hockey
Alexis has shined as a leader on the team. She spends extra time working on her field hockey skills. She is always helping teammates on and off the field making sure they are prepared and have their belongings. Alexis also helped with team dinner. She is the kind of player we all want on our teams!

Becky Fanelli '26 - Varsity Field Hockey
Becky has a great week of practice leading up to the Max Field Hockey Invitational Tournament. Her hard work paid off, and she scored what proved to be the game winning goal against #19 the Bryn Mawr School on September 19!

Juss Smiley '28 - Varsity Football
Juss played his first varsity football game against Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools on September 20. He was dominant on the offensive line and had a pair of tackles on special teams.

Lucy Ward '27 – Varsity Girls' Soccer
Lucy Ward earned a shutout in goal and won the game in penalty kicks against Germantown Friends School on September 6.

Cole Basile '28 – JV Boys’ Soccer
Whether he is playing ffense, defense, or midfielder, Cole helps the JV Boys' Soccer squad control play. He also knows when to settle the team down, and run the team’s offense. As a returning starter, the team counts on Cole for his leadership, aggressive play, and sportsmanship.

Gabriel Auger '27 – Varsity Football
Gabriel earned a team-leading nine solo tackles against Episcopal Academy on September 12.

Sage Garraway '26 – JV Field Hockey
Sage is an all-star who brings grit and confidence to every game, never hesitating to step up to a challenge. What makes Sage especially valuable is the way she has grown into a vocal leader. Her energy and poise in goal give the entire team a boost, and we are excited to see the great season ahead for Sage!

Willow Gall '28 – Varsity Girls' Water Polo
Willow's perseverance and versatility have been shining in the pool! Her desire to do what is best for the team while keeping a positive attitude help to inspire those around her.

Hank Landon '29 – 3rds Boys' Soccer
Hank stepped up big time at the Episcopal Academy game on September 12, taking on goalkeeper for the first time and making clutch saves. Hank took full responsibility without hesitation, listened to the coaches, and showed his dependable, team-first attitude. Hank is the guy who’s always ready to help before and after practice.

Ellie Jeong '28 – Varsity Field Hockey
Since the beginning of preseason, Ellie has shown steady improvement on the field. Her hard work paid off when she scored her first career goal in our 5-1 win against Wyoming Valley West High School on September 10.