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Newton Country Day celebrated the conclusion of another competitive fall season with recognition of team and individual achievements. The fall season ended with an EIL Player of the Year, nine EIL All-League recognitions, five EIL Honorable Mentions, five All-NEPSAC recognitions, and five NEPSAC honorable mentions. Across Middle and Upper School, the Falcons played 154 total games and earned 90 wins. 

The NCDS SuperFan Award is awarded to a student and faculty member who is seen attending a variety of school events and increasing fan involvement through leadership, sportsmanship, and sheer spirit for the Blue and Silver. This season’s award winners are Clare Hooper '28 and Mr. Mark Taylor!

Upper School

Varsity Crew
The crew team was proud to place in the top half of competition in almost half of the races they competed in across all boats. For the first time since 2019, they re-qualified a boat for the annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Highlights included traveling to Saratoga Springs, New York to compete in the prestigious Head of the Fish Regatta where the U17 boat came in 5th place, Varsity in 9th, and JV 10th 

Most Valuable Athlete: Allie Spillane '26
Most Improved Athlete: Sara Carrasco '29
Coaches' Award: Sophie Sidhom '27

JV Field Hockey 
Record: 6-1-2
JV Field Hockey had a very successful season, not only with their strong record, but with their players' confidence and teamwork. The players showed relentless effort at both games and practices. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Lila Hunter '28
Most Improved Athlete: Caroline Ewald '27
Coaches' Award: Emily Allen '29

Varsity Field Hockey 
Record: 8-6-1
Season highlights include wins against Dana Hall at both Homecomings, an exciting overtime tie against Pingree, and a memorable overtime win against Beaver Country Day. Led by 10 seniors, the team consistently supported and cheered for one another, worked together towards their common goals, and approached every practice and game with joy and purpose. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Lucy Cooney '26
Most Improved Athlete: Sophia Newman '28
Coaches' Award: Kiera Baker '26
All-NEPSAC: Lucy Cooney '26
NEPSAC Honorable Mention: Ella Christian '27 and Emilie Christian '30
EIL All-League: Ella Christian '27, Lucy Cooney '26, and Cecilia McKeigue '27
EIL All-League Honorable Mention: Kiera Baker '26 and Katherine Cedrone '26
EIL Player of the Year: Lucy Cooney '26

JV Soccer 
Record: 5-3-3
The JV soccer team had a roster of 25 this season, including 10 returning players and 15 new Grade 9 players, all who had a desire to learn, play hard, and have fun. A highlight of the season was their wins against Dana Hall at both Homecomings.

Most Valuable Athlete: Regan Montague '27
Most Improved Athlete: Emma Cantwell '29
Coaches' Award: Maeve Ryan '29

Varsity Soccer
Record: 10-4-3
Varsity Soccer celebrated a successful fall season with 10 overall wins for only the third time in the past 25 years. They earned their eighth (and second year in a row) NEPSAC tournament invitation. Their 47 goals scored are the most in the past 16 years and the 15 goals the team allowed were the fewest in the past 27 years. Notable wins were against Dana Hall, Berwick, and Portsmouth Abbey. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Kerstin Bailey '26
Most Improved Athlete: Isabella Salamone '29
Coaches' Award: Lauren Cantwell '26
EIL All-League: Kerstin Bailey '26, Afton Hennessey '28, and Johanna Jané-Leonardis '27
EIL Honorable Mention: Kaylie Mulka '26 and Taylor Young '26
All-NEPSAC: Kerstin Bailey '26 and Johanna Jané-Leonardis '27
NEPSAC Honorable Mention: Afton Hennessey '28 and Taylor Young '26
NEPSAC Junior All-Stars: Johanna Jané-Leonardis '27 and Margaux Evarts '27

Cross Country 
The team eagerly took on tough courses and fierce competitors this season. Their dedicated training and competitive spirit helped them place in third at the EIL Championships, three whole places higher than last year and with PRs for their top five runners. At the NEPSTA Division II meet, they finished a respectable 8th against top competitors, with two runners finishing in the top ten. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Ellen Barrett '30
Most Improved Athlete: Hailey MacDougall '29
Coaches' Award: Caroline Hauser '27
EIL All-League: Ellen Barrett '30 and Emily Pierce '30 
EIL Honorable Mention: Pauline Ferguson '29 and Hailey MacDougall '29 
All-NEPSTA: Ellen Barrett '30 and Emily Pierce '30

Varsity Volleyball 
Record: 6-10
The team had a successful season defined by hard work, dedication, and growth. What set them apart was their energy—on the court, on the bench, and at practice. They ended their season with an impressive five‑game winning streak.

Most Valuable Athlete: Emily Falahee '28
Most Improved Athlete: Lucy Jordan '26
Coaches' Award: May May Condlin '28
EIL All-League: Tiana Egwim '27
NEPSAC Honorable Mention: Emily Falahee '28

JV Volleyball
Record: 6-7 
The team had a successful season defined by hard work, dedication, and growth. What set them apart was their energy—on the court, on the bench, and at practice. They ended their season with an impressive five‑game winning streak

Most Valuable Athlete: Gigi Cincotti '29
Most Improved Athlete: Maddie Sidhom '29
Coaches' Award: Kesbine Exantus '27

Middle School 

Cross Country 
MS Cross Country's season was marked by immense personal growth with every runner discovering a new strength. From navigating the woodsy, winding trails at Meadowbrook to conquering the legendary giant hill at the Larz Anderson Park invite, the team tackled rocky terrain and steep climbs with determination and grit. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Maysel Woolbert '31
Most Improved Athlete: Kennedy O'Neill '31
Coaches' Award: Amber Cao '30

B Volleyball
Record: 8-3
A season highlight was a big win against Dana Hall at Homecoming that came down to three sets. The team showed tremendous growth throughout the season as both volleyball players and teammates. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Eliza Schafer '30
Most Improved Athlete: Zara Grimshaw '31
Coaches' Award: Holly Hinman '31

A Volleyball 
Record: 9-5
The team improved each as individual players and as teammates throughout the season. A highlight for the season was their win against Winsor winning back-to-back sets, showing their determination and confidence. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Jessalyn Lisek '30
Most Improved Athlete: Corny Levi '32
Coaches' Award: Lexi Schuldt '30

B2 Soccer
Highlights include a well-matched game against Park School that ended in a tie, and a hard-fought game against Meadowbrook, bringing the goal differential down from their first matchup from 7 to 1. With each game played, the team went back to practice motivated to improve components of the game. 

Most Valuable Athlete: Milena Rufo '30
Most Improved Athlete: Emery Foard '31
Coaches' Award: Cece Shapiro '30

B1 Soccer
Record: 6-6
The team finished the season with dominant wins and close, hard-fought losses that showed their grit. Players grew in their fundamentals, confidence, and teamwork, and every player stepped up to take a turn being goalkeeper! 

Most Valuable Athlete: Eleanor Thornby '30
Most Improved Athlete: Lily Reece '31
Coaches' Award: Celia Pagliano '31

A Soccer
Record: 7-4-2
Season highlights include a Homecoming win against Dana Hall and a rematch victory over Fay, where the team showed their perseverance in a 3-1 win. Throughout the season, many new goal scorers emerged, and the team always worked together.

Most Valuable Athlete: Emilia Sickler '30
Most Improved Athlete: Maryanne Matyska '31
Coaches' Award: Kate Fradette '30

Field Hockey
Record: 7-2-2
Team highlights include an impressive win against Austin Prep, a tied game against Dexter, and two dominations over Dana Hall. The team impressively outscored opponents 30 to 6 with seven shutouts. From their goalie, sweep, and defense, to their dynamic midfield, and fierce forwards, the team played as a collective unit and always played hard, fast, strong, and disciplined.

Most Valuable Athlete: Ella Stowers '30
Most Improved Athlete: Mary Butler '32
Coaches' Award: Elle Foster '31

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