Fall Sports Results

SPS Runs Past Groton and St. Sebs

SPS vs Groton, Win 24-32
SPS vs. St. Sebastian’s, Win 27-32

On Friday, September 15th, the St. Paul’s School (SPS) harriers traveled to Groton School for their opening meet against the hosting Zebras and the also-visiting Arrows from St. Sebastian’s School (St. Seb’s). Featuring debuts from a strong Form of 2027 but without both senior captains, the SPS boys knew that they would have to pace particularly wisely on the temporary (due to flooding) and fast course to compete well against teams who were close matches the previous year.

One runner from Groton and three from St. Seb’s hit the opening and downhill mile fast, putting Andrew Carroll ‘25 in fifth and behind him a strong pack of Ian Chang ‘25, Linus Krenkel ‘27, and Owen Gorenc ‘27 pacing together amidst runners from other schools. Just a few steps behind that group, Chappy Carroll ‘27, Sam Du ‘25, and Harry Moyer ‘27 looked poised to place well approaching the halfway mark. The course’s main turn down by Groton’s Bingham Boathouse proved to be a separating threshold, as the competitors started to stretch on their way back up to the two-mile mark and a fast closing third of the race.

Carroll cashed in on a more conservative start than the St. Seb’s lead runners and passed all three in the ending loops to finish second and with a career personal record to start the year. The three point swing for each team would cause SPS to beat St. Seb’s 27-32 in their dual-meet scoring, but only because the other aforementioned SPS runners held or improved their positions in the back half of the race. Though Groton’s lead runner captured first, the SPS depth ensured victory in the other dual-meet scoring 24-32.

New runners Luca Bocresion ‘26, Kyle Gump ‘26, Grant Lebar ‘27, Enzo Leventis-Cox ‘25, Teddy Madara ‘25, Ryan Su ‘26, William Su ‘26, and Ryan Wu ‘27 ran well in their opening race.

The SPS runners will next host Lakes Region schools for an invitational on Wednesday, September 20th.

Race highlights:

Girls Sweep Groton Runners

Both the girls varsity and JV XC teams had an incredible start to the season with impressive wins over Groton with scores of 15-45 and 15-49, respectively. In the varsity race, crossing the finish line first was Aedyn Kourakos (20:17), with Olivia Blanchard (20:51) in second, Maeve O’Connell ((21:36) third, Brooks Boyd (21:48) fourth, and Ali Cabot (22:16) in fifth. Top finishers for the JV squad were Maddie Chang (23:36), Patalie Viprakasit (23:53), Lidia Zur Muhlen (24:20), and the pack of Sidney Magnus (26:16), Fleur Caryl-Klika (26:36), and Mary Chu (26:47) Next week the girls will defend their championship title on Wednesday when we host the Lakes Region Invitational.

Girls XC Sweep Groton

Both the girls varsity and JV XC teams had an incredible start to the season with impressive wins over Groton with scores of 15-45 and 15-49, respectively. In the varsity race, crossing the finish line first was Aedyn Kourakos (20:17), with Olivia Blanchard (20:51) in second, Maeve O’Connell ((21:36) third, Brooks Boyd (21:48) fourth, and Ali Cabot (22:16) in fifth. Top finishers for the JV squad were Maddie Chang (23:36), Patalie Viprakasit (23:53), Lidia Zur Muhlen (24:20), and the pack of Sidney Magnus (26:16), Fleur Caryl-Klika (26:36), and Mary Chu (26:47) Next week the girls will defend their championship title on Wednesday when we host the Lakes Region Invitational.

SPS Beats KUA in Scrimmage 5-0

St. Paul’s School Varsity Field Hockey kicked off the season with a rainy but powerful opener. Co-captain Cami Bell ’24 scored three of the Pelicans’ five goals and assisted the fourth, tallied by Chelsea Bell ’26. Chelsea Bell and Sarah Ernst ’24 both made well placed assists, and Caroline Humber ’25 scored the Big Red’s fifth and final goal in the fourth quarter. A fresh and aggressive offensive line, led by Kate Pura ’24 and Erin Flaherty ’27 kept constant pressure, and Sam Moyer ’24, Thayer Demers ’26, and Bella Perry ’25 set up excellent passing plays in the midfield. Co-captain Eliza Ekstrand ’24, Charlotte Wensley ’24, Parker Hanson ’25, and Allison Jankowski ’24 held down the backfield with poise. Newcomer goalkeeper Ally Martiniello ’23 delivered a shutout and two saves in her first ever field hockey competition. Maude Neimann ’25, Maisie Koo ’24, Addie Pinard ’25, Addie Hayne ’26, Caroline Frost ’25, and Ava Hunter ’25 contributed fantastic game sense and tireless work ethic on the field. The team’s coaches are thrilled with every player’s effort today and can’t wait for the games to begin!

SPS Field Hockey Ties Groton in Season Opener

SPS Varsity Field Hockey traveled to Groton Academy for the first game of the season on Friday. In perfect weather, the late afternoon game started with SPS scoring a goal on a corner that was called back. But the Big Red continued pushing in a game that went back and forth, with repeated impressive saves from goalkeeper Ally Martiniello ‘24. After a late game goal from Groton, SPS answered with co-captain Cami Bell ‘24 finishing a scramble in front of the net following shots from Caroline Humber ‘25 and Chelsea Bell ‘26. Big defensive coverage from Parker Hanson ‘25 kept the momentum moving forward. Co-captain Eliza Ekstrand ‘24 and Alison Jankowski ‘24 denied several Groton attacking plays and saved the ball countless times in the circle from near-goals, showing poise and determination under pressure. Charlotte Wensley ‘24 used her big hits and tenacious defense in the midfield, offering SPS many opportunities moving upfield. Sam Moyer ‘24 and Thayer Demers ‘26 worked together both defensively and with strong attacking plays on the right side. Sarah Ernst ‘24, Addie Pinard ‘25, Caroline Frost ‘25, Addie Hayne ‘26, and Erin Flaherty ‘27 each supercharged the Pelicans offense with speed and grit. The game went into 10 minutes of sudden victory overtime, with standouts Bella Perry ‘25, Hanson, Bell, and Humber showing fitness and finesse on the ball. Martiniello stuffed two 1-on-1 breakaways.

Game highlights:

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Big Red BV Soccer Ties Groton

The Big Red opened the 2023 season with trip to the home of the Groton Zebras. With a large group of newcomers to the squad, the team knows that how they work together and support each other will be critical to their success this fall. The match started well for St. Paul’s as they played on their front foot and looked to play forward whenever they could. Changing the field well and often created several quality attacks, but the Big Red could not find the finishing touch. The Zebra’s responded with a great chance of their own only to be denied by an excellent low ball save by Big Red keeper Kristof Lovegren. With five minutes to play in the first half a clever through ball by Randy Fu sent striker William Iller in on a partial breakaway. William used his body well and a last-ditch effort by the Groton back resulted in a penalty call for the visiting Big Red. Pat Cooley slotted the PK neatly home for the 1 – nil lead.

The second half saw much of the same even action. Neither team could create quality chances as much of the game was played in the middle third of the pitch. As time moved into the final fifteen minutes, the Zebra’s were able to create several chances. The Big Red cleared the ball away although they were unable to possess the ball for extended periods of time. In the final minute, a Groton corner fell in a dangerous area and a shot just crossed the line - elation for the Zebra’s and a moment of frustration for the Big Red. The game ended 1 – 1. Lessons learned as the Big Red gears up for an exciting season ahead.

SPS soccer appreciates the support of so many parents and look forward to seeing you all again when the club takes on the Brooks School next Wednesday in N. Andover , MA.

The 2023 Big Red Soccer Team:
The squad is made up of returning sixth formers Declan Schweizer, Brandon Chu, Michael Nechipurenko and Cotler Sienkiewicz. Add to that our returning fifth formers led by Captain Randy Fu, Pat Cooley, Kristof Lovegren, Lucas Miller, Gavin Nestler and Blake Truchon.

We are excited to welcome some great positivity the club in the likes of Carter Corbett ‘25, Leon Peng ‘24, Tom Wang ’24, David Kwon ‘25, Ryan Ham ‘25, Henry Wilson ’26, Samson Nyguen ‘25, William Iller ‘ 26, Hunter Morton ’26, AJ Zoltkowski ’27 and Teddy Sulger ’27.

GO BIG RED!

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