Senior Soccer: More Fun, Less Stress
Seniors, with soccer experiences ranging from three years of JV to nothing at all, have fun on the soccer fields [Photo courtesy of Pau Alvarado].
Seniors, with soccer experiences ranging from three years of JV to nothing at all, have fun on the soccer fields [Photo courtesy of Pau Alvarado].
Brendan Kish ’19 is a varsity tennis player, math tutor, and Boys’ Varsity Soccer captain. Despite being a four-year senior, Kish is in just his second year of playing soccer at Choate. Taking the league by storm last year, he was a big factor in Choate’s run to the playoffs.Read More
Boys’ Football: After winning a fourth straight NEPSAC title last year, Boys’ Varsity Football looks to continue its dominance this season. The team is off to a strong start after beating Loomis Chaffee in a scrimmage 27-13. Senior quarterback Jack Maley ’19 will take command of the offense with hisRead More
On September 12, Girls’ Varsity Field Hockey fought hard against a very talented Ethel Walker squad through unfavorable, wet conditions. The game started slow because of excellent defense from both teams. Ethel Walker had some great chances in the first half, but good goaltending by Gina Driscoll ’20 kept theRead More
Last Saturday, Boys’ Varsity Football won its opening matchup against St. Thomas More by a score of 31-6. Choate Football has been dominant the past few years, with the most recent victory being the team’s 40th straight win. On paper, St. Thomas More appeared a formidable opponent, making Saturday’s gameRead More
Ian Merrick ’18 is a varsity rower, JV hockey captain, and committed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for crew. This past winter Merrick was the Boys’ JV Hockey captain, and he played a great role in achieving the team’s 11-6-1 record. He has played a number of different sportsRead More
Playing one varsity sport at Choate can include many hours of training and practice in addition to the other rigors of being a Choate student. Some Choate students participate in multiple varsity sports, which brings even more difficulties in balancing commitments that Choate students have. However, Choate student-athletes who participateRead More
On a day fondly known as “Westy Wednesday,” Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse faced off against a strong Westminster team —and they lost a heartbreaker, 12-13. The two teams were evenly matched throughout the game as neither could pull ahead for a big lead. Co-captain Julia MacKenzie ’19 said, “We knew itRead More
In any sport, playing a game at a team’s home athletic venue can be an asset because of increased fan support and familiarity with the facility. At Choate, student athletes may experience some negatives when participating in an athletic competition at home, but playing at home is mainly associatedRead More