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Earlier this month, Dana Hall’s fall varsity athletic teams closed the books on their successful seasons. At the end-of-season banquet, coaches honored achievements in soccer, volleyball, cross country and field hockey, and recognized outstanding players with individual honors.
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
- Varsity Soccer was undefeated in EIL league play for the first time in more than 15 years. Head coach Rachel Wood was named EIL Coach of the Year for the second year and P. Wheelan ’26 was named EIL Co-Player of the Year.
- Soccer, Varsity Volleyball and Varsity Cross Country all advanced to postseason tournaments.
Varsity Soccer
Overall record: 13-3-2 | EIL Record: 9-0-2 | EIL Finish: 2nd Place
NEPSAC All League - Wheelan, A. English ’26
NEPSAC Honorable Mention - O. DeLeonardis ’27, B. Mather ’26
EIL All-League: Wheelan, English, DeLeonardis
EIL Honorable Mention: Mather, L. Heald ’27
Most Valuable Player: Mather
Grinder of the Year: P. Miranda ’25
Dana Dragon Spirit: M. Waller ’25
Coaches’ Award: E. Schwarz ’25
Most Improved Player: N. Phillips ’27
Varsity Volleyball
Overall record: 11-11-0 | EIL Record: 8-3-0 | EIL Finish: 3rd Place
NEPSAC Honorable Mention: B. Mathieu ’25
EIL All-League: M. Dodd ’24, Mathieu
EIL Honorable Mention: B. Phillips ’25, N. Galvez ’28
Most Valuable Player: Dodd
Outstanding Offensive Player: Mathieu
Outstanding Defensive Player: Phillips
Dana Dragon Spirit: S. Bridges ’26
Rookie of the Year: E. DeLeonardis ’29
Most Improved Player: R. Fadugbagbe ’25
Varsity Cross Country
EIL Finish: 4th Place
EIL All-League: A. Warner ’27
EIL Honorable Mention: H. Brown ’26, H. Hill ’26
Most Improved Runner: M. McDonald ’27
Grit Award: R. Stanley ’28
Dana Dragon Spirit: M. Churchill ’28, J. Fattaey ’27
Unsung Hero: A. Warner ’27
Varsity Field Hockey
Overall record: 7-10-1 | EIL Record: 6-6-0 | EIL Finish: 6th Place
NEPSAC Honorable Mention: B. O’Donnell ’25
EIL All-League: O’Donnell, K. Visco ’27
EIL Honorable Mention: L. Gassett ’25
Dana Dragon Spirit: E. Fenn-Smith ’27
Outstanding Offensive Player: E. Akgonul ’25
Outstanding Defensive Player: C. Giangrasso ’27
Equestrian
After a strong fall, Dana Hall riders are preparing for the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Fla.
