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National Rankings, State Records, & Undefeated Seasons Mark the Spring Mid-Season

The spring athletic season is whizzing by as teams and student-athletes set personal and school records, earn national rankings, and tally multiple wins. 

At the midpoint, EA baseball sits at 12-5 (3-2 in league) after a decisive 10-6 win over The Haverford School on Tuesday, April 21 and The Westtown School (4-3) on Wednesday. Other key victories include Malvern Prep (4-1) and The Perkiomen School (6-3), out of league. "We had a successful annual trip to Florida over spring break, going 4-1," said Coach Tom Grandieri. "Key offensive contributors so far include Michael Schaffer '28 (.457, 21 hits, 1 HR,15 RBI) and Spencer Schuh '26 (.350, 14 hits, 13 RBI, 12SB)."  On the mound, Michael Schaffer, Hunter West '27, and Roman Notaro '26 have shouldered a bulk of the load, combining to throw a total of 49 innings. "Roman has been particularly impressive, stabilizing the late innings with a .894 ERA, 15K, and only four walks," shared Coach Grandieri. "We look to continue success on the mound and at the plate as league and non-league play carries on through May." 

The girls' golf team is tied for first in the league at 2-2. Inter-Ac play began on Monday, April 13, with a win for EA 215, AIS 228, and Notre Dame 230. On Tuesday, April 14, the girls played past The Baldwin School, with a score of 227. "We have two league tournaments left. Julia Griffin '28, Marietta Hartmann '27, and Hadley Stetson '27 are poised to qualify for Inter-Ac champs," said Coach Bert Howlin, Hon., "While CJ Nichols '27 and Muriel Fitz-Kaltemeier '27 are on the bubble and with two competitions remaining, it is quite likely that we will have five qualifiers." The top scores to date are Julia Griffin (39) and Marietta Hartmann (41). Lila Hannon '28 and Molly Ercole '28 are having a strong debut on Varsity. On Monday, April 20, the squad ended the day in third (248). Highlights of the match included birdies by Muriel and CJ. The final Inter-Ac match of the season is on Monday, April 27.

Boys' lacrosse sits at 9-4, with a highlight 10-9 victory against top-ranked Lawrenceville School in March. The team has consistently remained ranked in the national top 20 rankings. The squad has also tallied wins against St. Augustine Regional School (8-5), Gill St. Bernard's School (14-3), Georgetown Prep (1205), and The Perkiomen School (14-8). In league play, the boys played past Penn Charter (15-4), GA (19-7), and SCH (11-7). Looking ahead, the team is focusing on rematches against rivals Malvern Prep and Haverford. Senior Parker Smith scored his 100th goal in the Penn Charter game. "The seniors have continued to lead the way throughout the season," said Coach Steve Colfer. "Jakson Orcutt, Keegan Nash, and Parker Smith have led the offense while David Brickman, Greysen Stanley, and Torey Cooper have led the defensive side of the ball. We are poised for the second half of the Inter-Ac league schedule, which begins Friday, April 24, versus Penn Charter."

With big wins in April over The Agnes Irwin School (13-9) and Notre Dame (11-9), girls' lacrosse is playing fast and strong. "It was a great example of this group’s ability to settle in, stay composed, and play together through pressure moments," explained Coach Josie Tomaino. The squad opened the season with a challenging road trip, earning wins against John Carroll (MD) and Cardinal Gibbons (NC), which helped set the tone. "League play tested us early, with key wins over Germantown Academy (12-4), Notre Dame (10-8), and a hard-fought 7-6 win over Penn Charter." Senior leadership has played a significant role in the team's success. "Sofia Gagliardi and Caroline Johnston have been outstanding in the midfield, making key plays on both ends of the field. Caitlin McCarthy has anchored our defense with consistency and leadership, while Fallon Crowther has been phenomenal in goal. Nora Bailer has continued to shine on the draw and has been a force on the offensive end," said Coach Tomaino. "We’ve also had key contributions from younger players, Maeve Irish '28 and midfielder Maya Le '27, emerging as major impact players this season." There is much more play ahead with out-of-state matchups against IMG (FL) and Summit High School (NJ). " These games will continue to test our consistency and growth," remarked Coach Tomaino. Girls' lacrosse is 11-2 overall, 6-0 in league play, and ranked #7 by USA Lacrosse.

At mid-season, EA softball is rolling with an impressive 11–1 record, fueled by a high-powered offense, dominant pitching, and depth across the entire lineup. The team has picked up statement wins, including dominant performances over league rivals Penn Charter (10-0) and Springside Chestnut Hill (10-0), while stacking up multiple shutouts against both league and non-league opponents. "Offensively, the team has been productive from top to bottom, consistently putting up double-digit hits and scoring 10-plus runs in several games," said Coach Bernadette Moran. "Sophia Santinelli '26  has been on fire, leading the charge with power and consistency, while Eva Stafiniak '29 and Dominique Barrist '27 have been major forces in the middle of the order." With key contributions from Kayla Brady '28, Violet Stanek '28, Clara Rendle '28, and Sofia Foulds '26, the offense has been deep, balanced, and tough to stop. "The pitching staff has combined for multiple shutouts, including a no-hitter against SCH. Maia Contreras '27  has been a steady presence, consistently setting the tone, while Eva and Emma Cornibe '29 have come in strong in relief to shut the door and secure wins," said Coach Moran. "EA softball is in a great position as we head into the second half of the season. The girls are locked in and ready to keep it going as they push toward postseason play!"

Boys' tennis is undefeated in league play and currently 8-1 overall. "It’s been a strong start for a relatively young team that continues to improve each day. The group has shown great commitment, energy, and a willingness to compete, and they’ve been a ton of fun to work with so far this season," shared Coach Whitaker Powell, Hon. The team played past GA on Tuesday, April 21 (6-1) and Penn Charter (6-1) on April 14. Other highlights include consistent play in league matches and growth across both singles and doubles lineups.  "Looking ahead, we have some big opportunities on the schedule with matches against Haverford, along with postseason and invitational events including the Inter-Ac Singles Championship, the George Shafer Doubles Invitational, and the Newark Academy Tournament. There’s a lot to be excited about in the coming weeks!" said Coach Powell. On Thursday, April 23, Preston Lubiniecki '27 won the Inter-Ac single championship.

Boys' track and field is looking ahead to the Penn Relays after notching wins over Haverford (84-60) and SCH (126-11) on April 20. Over the weekend, Abaas Hunter '26 set a new school record in the 400m (46.68) at the Rap Curry Invitational. The time is also a Delco record, Inter-Ac record, and the fourth fastest in PA. "Next week begins our stretch of championship meets with the Delco Championship, Inter-Ac Championship, and the PAISAA Championship meets," explained Coach Zach Richards, Hon.  The 4x800m and 4x100m relays compete Friday, April 24, at The Penn Relays. 4x800m Relay: Faheem Outland '29, Curtis Conner '26, Will Patterson '27, and Kaleb Young 28. 4x100m Relay: Jamil Abdul-Malik '26, Dawson Brown '27, Jahmir Brown '26, and Abaas Hunter. On Saturday, the Inter-Ac division of the 4x400m Relay competes. (Jahmir Brown, Kaleb Young, Faheem Outland, and Abaas Hunter.) "So far, our team has broken a few school records, and we have several state and nationally ranked performances," said Coach Richards. "This group is planning to end the season strong!"

New Records:

  • 4x100m Relay - 42.37 - Abaas Hunter, Dawson Brown, Jamil Abdul-Malik, & Jahmir Brown
  • 4x800m Relay - 7:53.53 - Faheem Outland, Curtis Conner, Will Patterson, & Kaleb Young
  • 400m - 46.48 - Abaas Hunter

State & Nationally Ranked Marks:

  • Abaas Hunter - 400m - 46.48 - PA #1 and US #8 
  • Abaas Hunter - 200m - 21.22 - PA #1
  • Jahmir Brown - 400m - 48.79 - PA #10
  • 4x800m Relay - 7:53.53 - PA #1 
  • 4x100m Relay - 42.37 - PA #10
  • Kaleb Young - 800m - 1:52.23 - PA #3 (US #2 for Sophomore)

"EA girls' track & field is off to a great start in Spring 2026!" declared Coach John Goens, Hon. "There has been fabulous rapport among the girls, and there is genuine excitement about each and every meet. Many new team members are joining track and field for the first time, and there has been a lot of enthusiasm. It has been great to see the team grow!"

March 24 / Upper Darby Relays 

  • 4x800m Relay - Olivia Melson ’29, Faith Varga ’27, Hannah Todd ’28, and Ava Cavanaugh ’27 - 1st place with a meet record (9:41.52)

April 10 / Brooks Haverford Distance Classic 

  • 800m - Ava Cavanaugh - 1st Place (2:11.85) 
  • 1600m - Kendra Williamson ’27 - 6th (4:52.59)

April 11 / DELCO Relays 

  • 4x200m Relay - Kamille Patrick ’29, Tatym Tucker ’27, Ryann Newcomb ’26, and Jenille Goring ’28 - 1st Place (1:47.76)
  • 4x100m Relay - Kamille Patrick, Tatym Tucker, Ryann Newcomb, and Jenille Goring - 3rd (50.52)
  • 4x800m Relay - Maeve Martinelli ’27, Darcy Mackenzie ’27, Hanna Lake ’29, and Penelope McEvilly ’28 - 5th (11:10.35)

April 18 / Rap Curry Invitational 

  • 1600m - Ava Cavanaugh - 3rd place (5:04.91).
  • 4x800m Relay - Kendra Williamson, Darcy Mackenzie, Faith Varga, and Olivia Melson - 3rd place (10:06.02)
  • 4x400m Relay - Ryann Newcomb, Jenille Goring, Ava Cavanaugh, and Olivia Melson - 3rd place (4:04.21)

Upcoming Penn Relays, April 23-25

  • 4x800m Relay - Ava Cavanaugh, Hannah Todd, Faith Varga, Olivia Melson
  • 4x100m Relay - Kamille Patrick, Tatym Tucker, Ryann Newcomb, Jenille Goring
  • Philadelphia Academic Division 4x400m Relay - Ryann Newcomb, Jenille Goring, Olivia Melson, Ava Cavanaugh
  • HSG Championship 3K - Kendra Williamson 

The final Manny Flick/Horvat Regatta was held on Sunday, April 19. Facing blustery and rainy conditions, boys' and girls' rowing ended the series strong. The JV 2x (Mia Joyce '28, Sienna Scungio '27) won, while the girls' Novice 4+ rowed to third place, and the boys' Novice 2x made a solid finish in seventh out of 14 boats. In the third Manny Flick on March 29, the Varsity 4x and JV2x won the day. Next on the schedule is the City Championship regatta on May 2-3. The team opened the season with the dedication and christening of three new HUDSON eights (8+). "Having a new boat gives the kids an extra spirit and a confidence when they go out to race," said Coach Molly Konopka.

Photos provided by: Max Boyco '28, Ben McHale '28, Mason Schaffer '30