After a strong start to the spring season, this week brought our first full stretch of competition and another exciting opportunity for our student-athletes to put their hard work into action. Across our athletics teams, students continued to compete with energy, support one another, and represent BDS with great effort and sportsmanship.
On Tuesday, our track & field team kicked off the season with an impressive first meet at Shady Hill, competing against both Shady Hill and the International School of Boston. The team finished second overall, an excellent way to open the spring season. A major highlight of the day was that six BDS athletes qualified for the State Meet in June: Violet Hancock in the long jump, Annika Cash in the turbo javelin, Zoe Bantham-Livermore and Reema Wulfsburg in the 1600 meter, Pippa Ellner in the 400 meter, and Alana Brown in the 800 meter.
On Wednesday, boys’ lacrosse traveled to Dedham Country Day and came away with a convincing 8–1 victory. James Shields paced the team with four goals, while Graham Chisholm added three and Evan Bae contributed one. It was a true team effort, with strong play on both ends of the field setting the tone for the Blue and Gold.
Also on Wednesday, varsity tennis opened its season in impressive fashion with a commanding win over visiting Charles River School. BDS earned victories up and down the lineup, with the only tie coming at fifth doubles, which had to be called early due to time. While there were some slow starts and clear areas for improvement, the home team settled in, made adjustments, and played with increasing confidence as the match progressed. Of particular note were standout performances from sixth grader Lara Ulukan, who earned a dominant 6–0 win at second singles, and the first doubles team of seventh graders Olivia Hu and Raphael Hsia, who secured a 6–2 victory. Both wins were fueled by consistent play and smart ball placement.
Ultimate hosted Park this week and earned a wire-to-wire 9–2 victory in a terrific second game of the season. Although the start was delayed after Park’s bus got lost, BDS did not let the unusual circumstances affect its focus. Even with the abbreviated format, the team came out sharp, started fast, and never looked back. Lee Piechota scored three goals and was nearly impossible to cover downfield. Ewan Wheeler stepped into his first game as a primary handler and delivered the pass of the day, a high-arcing forehand that was hauled in by Eyan Morales for one of the home team’s final points.
On Thursday, girls’ varsity lacrosse hosted Dedham Country Day and earned an impressive 15–6 victory. Abigail Chang, Josie Goldstyn, Harper Treisman, Fatoumata Bah, Lucy Rodriguez, and Maren Whitman all found the back of the net in a balanced offensive performance. Sophie was outstanding defensively, helping keep the ball out of the goal and consistently stepping up to carry it up the field. In net, Anna Turco made several terrific saves, using both her stick and her feet to protect the cage.
Also on Thursday, the JV tennis team hosted Fenn and came away with a highly valuable experience. Across the board, our student-athletes displayed positive attitudes and a strong sense of camaraderie, continuing to build both their skills and their team culture in a meaningful early-season match. Captains Cyrus Liszt and Rosie Smith played their hearts out in singles and then stepped into doubles matches when the team was down a few players. Their effort, flexibility, and leadership set a great tone for the rest of the season.
It was a terrific week for our student-athletes and a reflection of the hard work, energy, and commitment they have brought to the season so far. We look forward to seeing our teams continue to build on this momentum in the weeks ahead.
Next week will be a somewhat quieter one in terms of athletic competitions, as our eighth graders present their Capstone projects. We wish them the very best as they showcase the culmination of their hard work and learning.
Go BDS!
