Sports

An Athlete’s guide to music

An Athlete’s guide to music

February 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Rose Shen/The Choate News Every Choate student has a unique way of exercising and competing, but almost all of these routines share one important piece: the workout playlist. Whether they have rap, smooth jazz, country classics, or a mix of all three, each playlist is different, and manyRead More

How Two Referees are Navigating the Pandemic

How Two Referees are Navigating the Pandemic

February 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of ChoateFlickr With the frequent cancellation of athletic contests because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, referees — an often overlooked but vital part of high-school interscholastic sports — are having a hard time finding games to officiate.  Normally busy officiating Choate basketball games this time of year, twoRead More

Virtually on the Court with Indi DelRocco

Virtually on the Court with Indi DelRocco

January 22, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of Choate Flickr When Girls’ Varsity Basketball point guard Indi DelRocco ’21 was injured last year and unable to play for the remainder of the season, she wondered how it would affect her college recruiting process. Little did she know that a raging pandemic would further complicate herRead More

For Many Wild Boars Staying Home is the Only Way to Compete

For Many Wild Boars Staying Home is the Only Way to Compete

January 22, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/The Choate News A number of Choate students have decided to learn remotely this year, not for fear of contracting  the Covid-19 virus on a campus full of students, faculty, and staff, but in order to participate in athletic practices and games that the School has deemedRead More

A Quiet Signing Day for College-Bound Athletes

A Quiet Signing Day for College-Bound Athletes

January 22, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of Choate Flickr On November 11, three Choate seniors officially signed with their future colleges, cementing their athletic and academic careers. Grace Bohan ’21 committed to row at Boston College; Mia Scarpati ’21 committed to play golf at Lehigh University; and Patrick Yowan ’21 committed to play lacrosseRead More

Choate Winter Sports are Changing the Game

Choate Winter Sports are Changing the Game

December 18, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of Choate Flickr The Founders League has canceled interscholastic play for the winter season, and many prep schools in New England are learning remotely throughout December. As such, Choate’s varsity athletes have made serious adjustments to their practices, while captains remain determined to uphold team morale and camaraderie.Read More

Athletics Department Introduces “Physical Wellness”

Athletics Department Introduces “Physical Wellness”

December 18, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Mia Katz/The Choate News Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Choate’s Athletic Department has made major adjustments, and in order to provide viable athletic options for students, a new program will be added this winter as an intramural option: Physical Wellness.  Physical Wellness essentially combines several intramural offerings into oneRead More

Senior Hockey Players Prepare for Junior Hockey

Senior Hockey Players Prepare for Junior Hockey

December 18, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of Choate Flickr Every year, several Choate hockey players decide to play in one of four U.S.  junior hockey leagues instead of going to college directly after high school. The USA Hockey leagues focus on player development and training young players between the ages of 16 and 20.Read More

Spooky Spikeball: Inside the Halloween tournament

November 13, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On October 31, many  Choate students made their way to the Class of 1976 turf field to participate in a school-wide Spikeball tournament hosted by Boar Pen. Players, who were looking to not only compete but also have an active and enjoyable time, signed up with a partner from theirRead More