The Deerfield golf team excelled this season, with key players leading the team to a record 15-0. In addition to an undefeated record in duel match play, the team also won the Newport Invitational for the first time since 2014. “[We had] pretty high expectations…
The varsity softball team travelled to Taft on Apr. 21 with an undefeated season under their belts. Coming off a 13-7 win over Stoneleigh-Burnham that Wednesday and close wins over both Choate Rosemary Hall and Worcester Academy, the team felt confident despite going up against…
Kind and competitive: a rare pairing in athletics, but one that rower Anna Scott ’18 embodies on a daily basis. Scott had never been on the water before coming to Deerfield, yet next year she will head off to Yale University to row on one…
For those of you who don’t know, Ben “The Reverend” Lovejoy ‘03 is a professional hockey player. Lovejoy played at Deerfield before continuing his career at Dartmouth and is now making a career out of the sport in the NHL. Lovejoy started his career on…
Jared Pantalony ’18 stared dead into the Cushing batter’s eyes during his signature start of the year. Pantalony knew he had him beat before he threw the ball because of the endless hours he’d put into the art of the pitch. He knew he had…
It has been almost 30 years since Deerfield became coeducational; however, the road to gender equality in sports has been a long one. Although there have been concerns over the years, Deerfield has made incredible progress towards an equitable program. When girls first attended Deerfield…
Here at Deerfield, sports make their way into our everyday lives. Whether it’s hearing the howls of the fans echoing across the field, or the whistle of a ball finding its way into the net, athletics is deeply embedded into Deerfield’s culture. Despite the relevance…
Determination, passion, and grit are just a few of the characteristics embodied by great athletes — but these traits cannot do senior lacrosse star Alli Norris ’18 justice. The adversities she has endured are representative of her maturity not only as an athlete, but as…
As the snow begins to melt across the Pocumtuck Valley, students at Deerfield gain opportunities for many outdoor activities. One of the many pastimes open to members of the community is fishing on the Deerfield River. On weekends and even on some weekdays during the…
The Jay ’55 and Mimi Morsman Tennis Pavilion has been an anticipated addition to the tennis program for months. Unfortunately, delays have forced Deerfield’s tennis players to be patient entering the spring. “Back in the winter when construction started, they were…
