The Williston varsity field hockey and football teams have earned post-season berths in NESPAC Championship Play. The field hockey team is the #3 seeded team in the Class B Tournament and will host #6 Berkshire School on Wednesday at 2:15pm on Sawyer Field. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Wildcats (10-4) have qualified for tournament play.  Below are the seedings and match-ups for the Class B Tournament.

#8 Rye Country Day at #1 St. Marks School

#5 Cushing Academy at #4 Brooks School

#6 Berkshire School at #3 Williston Northampton

#7 Hopkins School at #2 Governor’s Academy

The varsity football team is hosting Lawrence Academy in the Hugh Caldara Bowl on Saturday at 2:30 at Berube Stadium on Sawyer Field. The Wildcats enter the game with a 7-1 record, finishing the season as the second place team in the Colonial League. The Lawrence Academy Spartans also enter the game with a 7-1 record and were tied for first place in the Independent School League.

Gleb Pashchenko ‘15

Gleb has emerged as one of the boys’ varsity soccer team’s most dynamic offensive threats.  Gleb possesses a combination of speed and fearlessness that has earned him a significant role on the team at the center forward position. At Salisbury, Gleb scored both goals in the team’s recent 2-2 tie. Gleb has a great work ethic and he has developed into a solid leader for the team.

Marielle McHale ‘16

Marielle has had a fantastic season for the girls’ cross country team. Marielle has finished three races as the number one runner on the team, including last week’s huge win at Berkshire.   At the Shaler Invitational Marielle ran a 20:35, which places her in fourth place on the Williston Honor Roll.

Robby Hill ‘19

Robby is having an excellent season for the boys’ junior soccer team. Robbie’s defensive play and stellar contributions on offense have been a big part of the Wildcats success this season.  Robbie has shown great leadership as he knows how to motivate his teammates on and off the field.

Milo Cowles ‘15

Milo has had a successful season for the boys’ cross country team. On Saturday at the annual Shaler Invitational, Milo ran the course in 17:24, which was a personal best of by 26 seconds. With this performance Milo earned the 15th spot on the Wildcats Cross Country Honor Roll of the fastest times by Williston runners.  Milo works hard every day and due to his perseverance has made significant improvements over the course of the year.

Caroline Wysocki ‘16

Caroline has played exceptionally well all season for the girls’ varsity soccer team. Playing forward for the Wildcats, Caroline scored 2 goals and had an assist in the team’s 3-0 win against Kent last week. Caroline kept the goal scoring streak alive on Friday against Suffield as she netted the first goal in the 6-0 win over the Tigers. Caroline is a gifted player, but her toughness, work ethic and competitive spirit are what sets her apart.

 Henry Poehlin ‘18

Henry performed very well for the boys jv cross country team on Saturday at the Shaler Invitational. Henry finished 7thoverall in the JV race, in the field of 143 runners.  It is clear that Henry’s hard work has been paying off as he ran his best race of the year with a time of 19:15.  Henry has been pushing himself and his teammates to strive for excellence. His efforts have led to tremendous improvements over the course of the year.

Noah DeVos ‘17

Noah is a valuable player for the boys’ varsity water polo team. Only recently has he started training as a goalie and already his impact has been felt. This past week against Hopkins, Noah had 15 saves including a tremendous save on a penalty shot. Noah exemplifies what it means to put his team first and he has become a great role model for the other players on the team.

Lauren Helm ‘16

Lauren has played very well for the girls’ varsity field hockey team this season. Not only is she one of the most technically skilled players on the team, her ability to give the rest of the team a spark and get the girls going is fantastic.  Her well timed interceptions, changes in pace and crosses have led to numerous transitions, assists and goals. Last Wednesday against Taft, Lauren had an assist that allowed the Wildcats to come away with a very important win.

Justin Newman ‘15

Justin had a great game last Wednesday for the jv football team. Justin scored three touchdowns and two extra point conversions for the Wildcats. In addition to being the leading scorer, Justin had over 100 yards rushing. Justin not only performed on the offensive side of the ball, but on defense he was one of the leading tacklers.

Davis Smith ‘16

Davis is a consistently hard working player on the field for the boys’ varsity soccer team. This was especially true in the Wildcats’ last two games against Choate and Loomis. Davis’ competitiveness in these games sets the example of how an athlete should compete. Davis plays center midfield and has the job of marking the opponent’s strongest player. Davis’ sets a great example for the other players on the team with his tireless work ethic and his excellent attitude.

Jenna Phelan ‘15

Jenna is one of the most consistent defensive players on the girls’ varsity volleyball team, helping the Wildcats by providing numerous digs a game. She is constantly improving her skills and has developed into a powerful server.  Jenna keeps her composure throughout the game and is a positive leader for the younger girls on the team.

Tito Ovhori ‘15

On Saturday, Tito scored both goals in the boys jvb soccer team’s 2-0 win against Pomfret School. Tito has a strong shot, is excellent in one on one situations and has proven to be a very skillful ball handler and a great defender.

Maisy Glick ‘15

Maisy played a great game for the girls’ jv field hockey team on Saturday. Stepping into the goalie position, Maisy made an inordinate amount of saves against the Westminster offense. Maisy’s leadership was apparent as she helped guide her defenders in a loud and positive manner. She fought like a true competitor and led the team with composure, sportsmanship and fierce determination.

Nick Garofano ‘16

Nick had a terrific game against Gunnery in varsity football’s 54-27 win over the Highlanders.  On Williston’s first two offensive plays of the game Nick scored touchdowns of 74 and 35 yards. Nick ended the game rushing for 233 yards scoring 3 touchdowns and four two point conversions.  He also caught two passes for 28 yards.  Nick’s competitiveness and playmaking ability has been a big part of the team’s 3-0 start.

Emily MacDonald ‘16

Emily is enjoying an outstanding season for the girls’ varsity soccer team. Emily steps up big for her team game after game from her defensive position. Emily is a great role model for her team as she exemplifies an outstanding attitude, fantastic leadership, and a competitiveness that is unmatched.
 

Soo Jeong Han ‘15

Soo Jeong helped lead the girls jv volleyball team to a victory over Stoneleigh Burnham last week by beginning the set with 15 unanswered serves, most of which were aces.  She gave the team an enormous lead that the opposition could not come back from.  Soo Jeong also had multiple digs and hits throughout the match which helped secure a win for the Wildcats.

Anthony Aquadro ‘15

Anthony plays a key role in the success of the boys varsity soccer team from his left back position. Last week Anthony assisted on the game tying goal against Pomfret School. Anthony is the team’s captain and has shown great leadership both on and off the field all season long.

Lizzie Sheline ‘16

Lizzie had an outstanding game on Wednesday at Hotchkiss for the girls’ varsity field hockey team. Playing sweeper, Lizzie was a big part of keeping the Hotchkiss offense scoreless for 49 minutes.  Supporting the Wildcats’ defensive line, Lizzie came up big several times against the swift moving Hotchkiss offense. Lizzie’s work ethic and fearless play sets a great example for the team.

Nate Gordon ‘16

Nate had an outstanding performance at the Westminster Invitational cross country race on Saturday. Nate finished fifth overall in the JV race with a time of 20:47, helping the Wildcats to a second place finish of the nine competing teams. Nate competed with confidence and conviction, a great example for everyone on the team.

Sam Madden ‘17

Sam showed a great deal of determination for the girls’ cross country team last week.  Sam came in first for Williston and second overall in both races.  She is only 15 seconds off the home course Honor Roll, after running the course once.

John Aylward ‘15

Johnny helped lead the varsity football team to a season opening win over Westminster in exciting fashion on Saturday.  Johnny exhibited excellent leadership, poise and competitiveness in a tight game. John completed 14-26 of his passes for a total of 232 yards and 4 touchdowns with no interceptions.

Gabby Mercier ‘17

Gabby has been an outstanding player during the opening week of the season for girls JV soccer team.  Though  Gabby is usually a midfielder, she did not hesitate to jump into the goal when there was a need to fill that position.  She made several key in the team’s 2-1 win over Kingswood on Saturday.

Rob Champigny  ‘18

After spending a couple of days playing soccer, Rob moved to cross country last week with great success. On Wednesday Rob finished second overall and first for Williston in the team’s meet against Roxbury Latin and Worcester Academy. Rob followed this up on Saturday with a third place overall and first for the Wildcats in the team’s meet against Northfield Mt. Hermon and Suffield Academy.

Maddy Scott ‘16

Maddy finished first for Williston and second overall in the girls cross country team’s season opening win over Kent School. Maddy finished with a time of 24:07 on a very hilly course. Maddy is a valuable leader both on and off the course and her work ethic is second to none.

Calvin Frye ‘16

Calvin had a phenomenal day on Saturday for the boys’ varsity water polo team in their games against Brunswick and Choate. Calvin scored 9 goals in the two games. Beyond his scoring, Calvin has been a strong leader for the team.