Athletes of the Week – October 22nd

Meg Fay ‘15

Meg had two outstanding games this week against Taft and Pomfret. At left midfield, Meg works tirelessly to support her teammates offensively and defensively with aggressive tackles and strong stick skills. When Meg has the ball she carries it with poise allowing the Wildcats to transition quickly on the offensive attack.

 

 

Bailey Gawron ‘14

A goalie for the boys’ varsity soccer team, Bailey recorded shutouts in the team’s games against Cheshire and Taft. Bailey made a number of outstanding saves in both games to enable the Wildcats to come out with a win and a tie in two hard-fought games.

 

Maisy Glick ‘15

As the goalie for the girls jv field hockey team, Maisy played an instrumental role in the team’s wins over Taft and Pomfret last week. Maisy always brings a positive attitude and works hard to better her skills every day.

Athletes of the Week – Oct. 15th

Gia Parker ‘14

Gia has scored 4 goals and contributed 3 assists in the girls’ varsity soccer team’s last two games against Cushing and Westminster. Gia always gives 110% in practice, in the weight room, and in games, helping to make everyone around her better and more dedicated players.

 

 

Frankie Zumbo ‘13

In a tough loss to Cheshire, Frankie continued to play resilient football from his linebacker and fullback positions.  Frankie had 9 carries for 76 yards and 1 TD, caught 4 passes for 33 yards and another TD, led the team in tackles, had a tipped interception, and did a terrific job long snapping.  Last week in the team’s win over Gunnery, Frankie ran for 115 yards and scored two touchdowns. He is competitive, tough, selfless and a great teammate both on and off the field.

Tiger Liu ‘14

In the boys JV water polo’s most recent match up against Suffield, first year player Tiger Liu made 10 saves in the 9-5 win. Tiger also had 9 saves in the team’s 8-6 win over Eaglebrook. Tiger is a reliable defensive presence and a key factor to the team’s undefeated season.

Athletes of the Week – Oct. 8th

Evan Jacobson ‘13, Corey Palumbo ‘13

Evan and Corey ran neck and neck to take the top two spots in Saturday’s boys’ cross country victory against Kingswood-Oxford and Westminster. Both runners ran personal bests of 16:28 on the 3.1 mile course, moving up to 3rd and 4th on the Williston Honor Roll of top times on the home course by Williston runners.

Khrystyna Vatseba ‘13

Khrystyna has been an outstanding leader for the varsity volleyball team all season. Khrystyna had a strong serve and played well defensively in the team’s games with Deerfield and Berkshire last week. Khrystyna brings a positive attitude and competitive spirit to every practice and match.

Gabby Brown ‘17

Gabby helped the girls jv soccer team defeat Berkshire 2-0 on Saturday with a great cross into the box for teammate Taylor Cheria to finish. Since the beginning of the season Gabby has spearheaded the attack for the team. She has propelled the team’s offense with her strong ball possession abilities and by making smart runs to the goal.

 

Community Tailgate Cancelled

To ensure the safety of our friends, families, and fans, we have decided to cancel next weekend’s Community Tailgate. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. The boys varsity and junior varsity football teams will play on Saturday, October 13, at times that have not yet been determined. Please check the school’s website early next week for game times.

Easthampton has recently been labeled a high risk area for mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). EEE is a rare viral infection that is dangerous to humans; it is spread through infected mosquito bites. The Department of Public Health has confirmed three cases of human EEE infection across Massachusetts this year. Officials also have reported 13 cases of another mosquito-transmitted disease, West Nile Virus, in Massachusetts.

Email questions or comments to Liz Cheney, Interim Assistant Director of Alumni Relations  or (413) 529-3074. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Athletes of the Week – October 1st

Taylor Senecal ‘14

In the varsity field hockey’s 6-0 win over Millbrook on Saturday, Taylor notched a goal and an assist. Taylor’s play in transition and on defense was an important factor in keeping the Mustangs off the scoreboard as the team notched their second shutout of the season.

 

Matt Friere ‘13

Matt has had a notable start to the season for the boys’ varsity water polo team. In Saturday’s doubleheader against Hotchkiss and Andover, Matt scored a total of eight goals, four in each game, to help lead the Wildcats to two victories, each by a single goal. Matt continues to be an outstanding leader every day during practices and games.

Hannah King ‘15

Hannah has played impressive defense for the girls’ jv soccer team, showing great aggressiveness on the ball and in her tackles. She was a key player in the team’s scoreless tie with Hotchkiss on Wednesday. Coach Johnson has been impressed with Hannah’s versatility and ability to play multiple positions on the field.

Will Flynn ‘15

Will had great success on the offensive end scoring three goals in the boys jv a soccer team’s 4-3 win over host Rectory on Saturday. William is the team’s leading scorer having notched 7 goals in the team’s first 3 games.