Sports

Girls’ Soccer Recap

Girls’ Soccer Recap

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Captain Emma Kirk ’23 in action The Choate girls’ varsity soccer team had a memorable season full of exciting moments and impressive victories. The team’s 15-2-1 record earned them a spot in the New England Playoff Semifinals, where they gave a strong performance before ultimately losing to Westminster. However, theRead More

Team Managers: For Love, Spirit, and Everything Else

Team Managers: For Love, Spirit, and Everything Else

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

While we often highlight the achievements of successful athletes, the crucial role of student managers is frequently overlooked. To gain insight into these leaders’ responsibilities, stressors, and time commitments, Jack McGuane ’26, Austin Zhao ’23, and Adama Sowe ’23 shared their experiences as student managers.  While McGuane has been interestedRead More

Sachi Mehra ’23 Makes Varsity Football History

Sachi Mehra ’23 Makes Varsity Football History

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Playing football has always been a dream for Sachi Mehra ’23. Her life forever changed while watching a Nickelodeon show one day in the fourth grade. She saw a girl playing football on the television screen and instantly became inspired to try it herself. This dream was, unfortunately, put onRead More

Fernanda Opazo ’25 Dazzles Choate’s Volleyball Courts

Fernanda Opazo ’25 Dazzles Choate’s Volleyball Courts

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Fernanda Opazo ’25, a new sophomore from Chile, has quickly become a star setter for Girls’ Varsity Volleyball. Born and raised in Chile, Opazo just set foot in the U.S. a month ago. Opazo came to the U.S. in hopes of experiencing what she could not at home. Luckily, sheRead More

Boys’ Water Polo Welcomes Coach Katie Childs 

Boys’ Water Polo Welcomes Coach Katie Childs 

October 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm Comments are Disabled

The Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team has gotten off to a tremendous start, with an impressive record of 6-2. This achievement can be credited to both players and the newest member of the team, Coach Katie Childs ’95 P ’24 ’26.  Coach Katie began her water polo career at ChoateRead More

Peak Performance: Insight Into Molding Choate’s Elite Athletes 

October 17, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Peak Performance training has become vital at Choate for dedicated athletes to reach their full physical potential. Each day begins with stretching on the tarmac before moving into speed training, running form techniques, and competitions to test overall explosiveness.  Monday is dedicated to working on legs and mainly focuses onRead More

New Wave of School Spirit Washes Over Sports Games 

New Wave of School Spirit Washes Over Sports Games 

October 17, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Nothing is better than the feeling of people coming together to support our school. Cheers fill the fields’ sidelines, and blue and gold flash throughout the crowd as the first home games of the season begin. School spirit fills the air with people cramming into every inch of the stands.Read More

A Positive Change: New Uniforms for Girls’ Field Hockey and Lacrosse

A Positive Change: New Uniforms for Girls’ Field Hockey and Lacrosse

October 16, 2022 at 7:52 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23/The Choate News Starting this year, students playing Girls’ Field Hockey and Lacrosse can swap out their traditionally worn skirt uniforms for athletic shorts. In the past, some players in these sports have found wearing skirts to be an antiquated practice, leaving them feeling exposed andRead More

New Boar Pen Stirs Up Excitement for Choate Athletics

New Boar Pen Stirs Up Excitement for Choate Athletics

October 7, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The start of the school year’s athletic competitions has been thrilling, and the new Boar Pen is ready to unify our campus teams. The Boar Pen is a group of seniors carefully selected by the previous year’s members based on their outgoing personality and commitment to school spirit. This year’sRead More