Soccer
Soccer in North Andover is always something to root for and the girls definitely pulled through this season. Ending with a 7-5-5 record, the team’s defense managed eight shutouts. Their run in the playoffs was a ruthless one. With the help of goalkeeper Logan Crane’s penalty kick save, they managed to hold Waltham scoreless in the first 80 minutes, but a sudden death goal from the other team in overtime sent them home early. Although their post-season was cut short, the program was able to send five players to MVC All-Conference: Charlotte Martel and Quinn Phillips to First Team and Olivia Siwicki, Erika Wojick, and Jackie Rogers to Second Team.
Swim
After a tough regular season for the girls’ swim team, circumstances changed as they took home first place in the MVC Division 2 championship. The team also sent eight swimmers to MIT to compete in state championships where they took home sixth place, overall. Notable races included Diya Ackerman-Vallala’s first place in both the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard breaststroke, as well as Skyler Holland’s eighth place finish in the 500-yard freestyle. Our own Coach Schiller was also voted MVC Division 2 Coach of the Year. Overall, the team has proven their place in the MVC and is proud of their success.
Cross Country
The girls’ cross country team had their highs and lows this season, but just like they do with the hills on their brand new course, they stuck it out and persevered. Boasting a 9-1 season, the team was led in minutes by sophomore Luna Prochazkova, as well as in zeal by captains Ellise Nealey, Gabby Harty, and Cate Roche. Both cross country teams left their previous course at Harold Parker and opted for a much closer trail at Half Mile Hill. This meant that the team was able to practice on their course and become familiar with the terrain, which gave them a true home-field advantage. The team proudly finished fourth in the MVC Championship and is sending five runners to MVC Division 1 and 2 All-Conference.
Field Hockey
The girls’ field hockey team had an impressive 8-8-3 record this year. In their remarkable game against Central Catholic the team scored two goals in less than three minutes to tie the game 2-2. Coach Van Horn is most proud of the cancer fundraiser game her girls played with Andover. The program proudly sends Lizzy Nikolopoulos and Rose Gordan to First Team MVC All-Conference and Eliana Kaplan and Shelby Nassaar to Second Team.
Volleyball
The girls’ volleyball team was more than just their record this year. Despite going 8-13 the girls had a strong season. They beat Andover in five sets at home and sent two seniors, Anna Wong and Nadine Abdatt, to the 2022 MVC First Team All-Conference. Coach Augustini remarks that the team lost half of the 2021 team and played one of the toughest schedules in the state, stressing the girls’ determination. Overall, they placed 23rd in the MIAA Division 1 rankings and are happy with their results.