Sports

Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Dominates Kent, 12-4

May 17, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On May 11, a warm Saturday afternoon, Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse looked to carry the momentum from their victory over Trinity-Pawling into a game against Hotchkiss. Choate was confident in facing the Hotchkiss team, which had a 3-8 record at the time. Despite the blazing sun and large crowds, Choate playersRead More

Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Defeats Kent, 9-2

May 10, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Going into Wednesday’s game against Kent on May 1, Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse looked to continue its winning streak after beating Ethel Walker, 12-9, the week before. Both Choate and Kent seemed unfazed by the temperatures that dipped 44 degrees Fahrenheit as they each played to their fullest. After an all-aroundRead More

Inside the Process of Determining Crew First Boats

May 10, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

With the interscholastic spring season nearing its end, Choate teams are working to perfect strategies and lineups in order to succeed in season ending competitions or potentially in the Founders League or New England Championships. Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity Crew are no different as rigorous training and on the waterRead More

How Social Media Shapes Choate Athletics

April 19, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Social media has impacted all aspects of the ways in which we communicate, from gossip to advertising to politics. Naturally, the methods through which Choate’s sports teams communicate with players, families, and prospective students have evolved along with social media. In addition to the Choate Athletics social media pages, mostRead More

Jayden Nixon ’18 Wins NCAA Tournament With UVA

Jayden Nixon ’18 Wins NCAA Tournament With UVA

April 19, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  This year’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament — commonly known as “March Madness” — was full of twists and turns. With unpredictable upsets each round and countless brackets busted, this year’s championship was any team’s for the taking. However, the University of Virginia came out on top, securingRead More

Girls’ Varsity Softball Dominates Doors , 15-5

April 19, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Heading into Saturday’s game against rival Deerfield, Girls’ Varsity Softball looked to maintain its five-game winning streak. A night of downpour created a muddy field, but the conditions did not stop the both teams from giving their best. Since Saturday’s game was the only game scheduled this season between ChoateRead More

Mr. Justin Whittaker hands out a CRH athletics t-shirt. Photo by Jenny Guo/The Choate News

Unlocking the Cage: Behind the Scenes of Choate Athletics

April 12, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

With countless athletic activities to choose from, a majority of Choate students will participate in various sports and activities throughout their time at Choate. In doing so, it is likely that they will stumble upon the athletic equipment room at one point or another. The athletic equipment room, better knownRead More

James Dunne '20 sports a bowl cut. Photo by Ryan Kim/The Choate News

From Mullets to Mohawks, New Hairstyles on Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse

April 12, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Recently, Choate witnessed the transformation of the Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Team as some players on the team received unique, yet similarly unconventional, haircuts. The barber shop was located in the upstairs bathroom of Atwater House, and the team offered a variety of hairstyles, from mohawks to “friar” cuts to razorRead More

Sydney Klakeg ’19 guards against a shot for Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo Club. Photo courtesy of Sydney Klakeg

In the Pool with Sydney Klakeg ’19

April 12, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  As a four-year starter on the Girls’ Varsity Water Polo, goalie Sydney Klakeg ’19 is the backbone of the team and one of the best water polo goalies in New England. Her skill in the cage has already been showcased this season with  key victories against Staples High SchoolRead More