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“When I [Tomaino] think of Madison and her play, I think about her coachability and aggressiveness.” This assertiveness can be seen not only on the field during a game, but also in practice. Tomaino continues, “Madison does a great job playing aggressive and hustling 150% in every drill. Her positive energy and intensity is definitely … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month Madison Vetterlein ‘21” »
Ashley Kennedy ‘22 Senior Jackson Tuma ‘20 has played a big role in the success of Episcopal’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team throughout his four years of high school. His abilities on and off the field have allowed him to be a great role model for everyone on the team. There is no doubt that he … Read More “Boy’s Athlete of the Month: Jackson Tuma ‘20” »
John Bishop ‘22 COVID-19, the disease that has caused the world to go into lockdown and stop all major events all across the world, including the cancellation of all sports. The domino effect of sports shutting down began when the NBA suspended their season due to a player testing positive for COVID-19. Soon thereafter, all … Read More “How the novel coronavirus is impacting spring sports teams” »
Alexis Fuscaldo ‘22 Aside from being a senior on the track team, Kemi is also a tri-captain of the girls’ track team alongside teammates Laura Null and Casey Kinniry. Kemi started running track in fifth grade when she attended St. Dorothy’s School in Drexel Hill as an activity where she could spend time and have … Read More “Girl’s Athlete of the Month: Kemi Odeyemi ’20” »
John Bishop ’22 Following the recent anniversary of the US men’s ice hockey team’s “Miracle on Ice” win against the Soviet Union in 1980, EA’s Ice Hockey team just finished another remarkable season, finishing second in the Inter-Ac, with an impressive record of 9-2-2. Their captain, CJ Kelly ‘20, helped fuel this team into having … Read More “Boys’ Athlete of the Month: CJ Kelly ’20” »
Celia Gallagher ’21 Ella Sundstom ’21 Caroline Burt is a star athlete on the tennis, squash and lacrosse teams, and a captain on each team. She spoke on her time playing for the Episcopal lacrosse team and memories on the team, stating, “My favorite moment on the team was spring break two years ago, coming … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Caroline Burt ’20” »
John Bishop ’22 Episcopal’s undefeated swim team has been a force all season, winning the Inter-Ac title and gearing up for Inter-Ac championships which are just around the corner. With only a few more weeks left in the swimming season, senior Cole Whitsett ‘20, who has committed to the University of Tennessee, is looking to … Read More “Boys’ Athlete of the Month: Cole Whitsett ’20” »
Celia Gallagher ’21 | Ella Sundstrom ’21 Kristen Weil ‘21 has earned her spot at number one on the Girl’s Squash Team this winter. Starting her squash career in fifth grade, Weil’s favorite moment playing for EA Squash was “during a big Inter-Ac match and we were tied four-four and it was the final match. … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Kristen Weil ’21” »
Celia Gallagher ’21 | Ella Sundstrom ’21 Kristen Weil ‘21 has earned her spot at number one on the Girl’s Squash Team this winter. Starting her squash career in fifth grade, Weil’s favorite moment playing for EA Squash was “during a big Inter-Ac match and we were tied four-four and it was the final match. … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Kristen Weil ’21” »
Ashley Kennedy ’22 John Smith has been serving athletes as a trainer at the Episcopal Academy for 44 years after coming from Widener University as their assistant trainer. This year, he has announced his retirement. Smith is held in high esteem here at EA and will be greatly missed. Football player Ben Kovacs ‘20 says, … Read More “John Smith to retire after 44 years of service” »
Celia Gallagher ’21 Ella Sundstrom ’21 As a junior on the EA girls’ Swim team, Riley Pujadas has made her mark not only on EA’s team, but also on the global stage at the World Junior Swim Competition. Pujadas started swimming when she was only three years old and joined a local swim team when … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Riley Pujadas ’21” »
Ashley Kennedy ’22 Maddy Mitchell ’22 Committed to Colgate University, senior Alex Capitano ‘20 starts his third year on the boys’ Varsity Basketball team this winter. Capitano has played a significant role in the success of the basketball team. Being a starter since eighth grade at his previous school, his transition to EA basketball made … Read More “Boys’ Athlete of the Month: Alex Capitano ’20” »