Sports

Boys’ Crew Sees Triumph and Hardship in Henley Royal Regatta

Boys’ Crew Sees Triumph and Hardship in Henley Royal Regatta

July 23, 2016 at 11:38 pm Comments are Disabled

Fourteen members of the Choate boys’ rowing team mingled with some of the best crews in the world on June 28 in England at the Henley Royal Regatta, one of the most prestigious rowing events in world. Two Choate boats competed in the regatta: an eight-man crew and a four-manRead More

Abu Daramy ’16 competes in the triple jump at the Founders League Championships.

Track Finishes Successful Season

May 27, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The boys’ and girls’ varsity track and field teams have boasted excellent season records. A highlight for both teams was the Founders League Championships on Saturday, May 14. The Founders League was established in 1984, when heads of several college preparatory schools decided to create a league with shared athleticRead More

Choate Triumphs over Penguins and Hoggers

May 27, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Saturday, May 21, the varsity baseball team played the Cushing Academy Penguins and the Northfield Mount Hermon Hoggers in the Walker Tournament Championship.  Choate’s first game, against the Cushing Penguins, was a true pitching duel. Tyler Daly ’17 pitched for the entire game, allowing four hits and striking outRead More

Boars Crush Founders, Await New Englands

Boars Crush Founders, Await New Englands

May 27, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Sunday, May 8, the boys’ and girls’ crew teams travelled to Lake Waramaug in Connecticut to compete at the Founders League Championship. As they have done consistently throughout the season, the teams lived up to their expectations, placing exceptionally in all races. However, the novice portion of the ChampionshipRead More

Boars Take Down Bears

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Saturday, May 7, the Choate Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team went up against the Berkshire School.  The game was a must-win for Choate after having lost four of their last five games.  Despite this recent trend, Choate came out determined and triumphed over the Bears. After winning the opening faceoff,Read More

Anthony Grasso: The Man Behind the Cage

Anthony Grasso: The Man Behind the Cage

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Mr. Anthony Grasso has held many positions at Choate in the past, and he recently became the new head of Choate’s equipment room. Mr. Grasso, whose duties include care of sports equipment, coordination with various coaches, and management of the athletic building, was appointed to his current job just aRead More

Choate Pummels Porter’s

Choate Pummels Porter’s

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Wednesday, April 27, 13 girls from a combination of the varsity, junior varsity, and intramural ultimate teams took to the playing field for Choate’s first ever girls’ ultimate frisbee game against Miss Porter’s School. Choate’s team prevailed, winning the game 10-4. The Lady Boars, who had only practiced togetherRead More

Boys’ Thirds Tennis players practice their stellar skills at an afternoon practice at the Hunt Tennis Center.

On and Off the Court with Boys’ Thirds Tennis

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Boys’ Thirds Tennis, coached by Mr. Philip Kojo Clarke and captain Faisal Nazer ’19, may very well be one of the most demanding teams that a Choate student can join. Each practice starts and ends with rigorous physical conditioning: sprints, pushups, and sit-ups are commonplace. During practice, team members improveRead More

Captain Ben Wishnie-Edwards ’16 prepares to huck the disc downfield past two Hotchkiss defenders.

Again, Ultimate Falls to Hotckiss

April 22, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Varsity Ultimate Frisbee team took on both The Gunnery and Hotchkiss for the second time this season, last Saturday, April 16. After a quick game against The Gunnery School, resulting in a sweeping win of 11-1, Choate fell short to the Hotchkiss Bearcats with a score of 3-11. InRead More