At New England Champion-ships this past May, the Deerfield Academy varsity crew teams showed the competition why they were number one seed. The girls’ first boat placed first over defending champion Winsor School with five seconds to spare, and the boys won their first ever…
After being cut by his hometown high school’s varsity lacrosse program his ninth grade year, Rob Pannell ’08 carved out a name for himself, not only as one of the best players at Deerfield Academy but also as one of the best lacrosse players of…
Deerfield sports teams have found success by providing environments where each player has the opportunity to do their best. The camaraderie between all of the players goes beyond just practice and games. Some teams even have unique traditions before games in order to boost morale…
Lily Fauver ’17 is a two sport-varsity athlete, competing for the Deerfield girls basketball and crew teams. So far this season, Fauver has been a key contributor to the crew team’s three first-place finishes. Next year, Fauver will continue rowing for Dartmouth College. Fauver’s beginnings…
After graduation, Deerfield remains a large part of many alumni’s lives. Alumni play an important role in the Deerfield community, and some shape the realm of Deerfield athletics. Mike Trombley ’86, who pitched in the major leagues after attending Deerfield and Duke University, has volunteered…
For most students, spring break was spent getting some much-needed rest going into the spring term. For others, a week of the break was spent preparing in Florida for the upcoming campaigns. “It’s important to start off the season on a positive note and feel…
Osama Khalifa ’14 is one of Deerfield squash’s most notable alumni. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Khalifa’s squash career began when he was very young. In 2008, when he was 13, Khalifa made a name for himself in the squash world by winning the…
Since he was two years old, Scott Danforth ’17 could be found with a racket in his hand. His mom, who played tennis at the University of Virginia, “was always getting [him] out on the court when [he] was young and [he] just loved it.”…
From the boys varsity hockey team winning the Flood-Marr tournament for the first time since 2002, to the girls varsity swim and dive team placing second in New Englands, the winter season was full of exciting moments and memories. Here are the final records for…
The winter season at Deerfield is a long one, but many teams have one particular game that carries a significant amount of excitement. Whether that game is for a trophy or a New England title, this one game often represents more than just a game….
