Girls’ Varsity Soccer: The Girls’ Varsity Soccer team had an outstanding season this fall, with an impressive record of 15-2-1. With a mix of four-year players and newer recruits, the team had a successful season and a great team bond. Their success in their interscholastic competitions made them both WWNEPSSA (Women’s Western New England Prep School Soccer Association) Champions and Founders League Champions. Boar Pen was enthusiastic about gathering Choate students to support the team’s games, and one with the largest turnout was the black-out-themed game against Westminster.
Girls’ JV Soccer: Girls’ JV Soccer also had a great fall season. Difficult practices involving drills and intense conditioning paid off when the team ended with a record of 10-2-3.
Boys’ Varsity Soccer: Boys’ Varsity Soccer had an exceptional season, finishing with a record of 13-4-3. The players’ skill and close team bond set them up for success, making them Founders League Co-Champions. In addition, the team went undefeated in league with a record of 6-0-2. One notable game that the school community supported was the game against Deerfield, in which the soccer team won 2-1.
Varsity Football: Choate football has a famous reputation among New England prep schools, and the Varsity Football team certainly lived up to it this fall. The team had a record of 7-1 and earned the 2022 Founders League Champion. The school community had a blast bringing the school spirit to cheer the football team on this fall, notably at the pink-out-themed game against Avon Old Farms, which attracted hundreds of Choate students. The football team also had hundreds of fans cheering on their big 40-32 win on Deerfield Day.
Girls’ Varsity Volleyball: Girls’ Varsity Volleyball had an impressive season with a 14-5 record. With six seniors, well-rounded players, and sharp skills, the team improved together this season and experienced success. Volleyball is a school favorite, and the team had many fans at their games this season.
Boys’ Varsity Water Polo: The Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team had an outstanding record of 12-3 this fall season. Many Choate students stopped by the Larry Hart Pool deck to watch their exciting games. The team had great success, especially in their 10-8 win against Deerfield. They advanced to the semi-finals and ended with an impressive fourth-place overall finish at the New England Championships.
Girls’ Varsity Field Hockey: After a notoriously challenging preseason, the Varsity Field Hockey team had a fun season filled with exciting games and improving stick skills. They had a busy schedule of practices and 17 games, ending the season with a 4-13 record.
Girls’ JV Field Hockey: With a large team of 21, the Girls’ JV Field Hockey team had many wins and only one loss this fall season. The team had a wide range of experience, some players having multiple years of experience and some being brand new to the sport. Nonetheless, they finished the season with a record of 8-1-2, which included a long shut-out streak and an impressive 3-2 win over Deerfield.
Cross Country: Both teams had great seasons, the girls finishing 3-2 and the boys finishing 2-6. Long runs through Wallingford, campus, and the cross-country course brought the runners closer together and improved their endurance for success during intense races.
