Zelenaks larger emphasis on skill-building and team hockey seems to be resonating with the Churchwomen. Yet it wasnt enough. On 10/4, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home conference game against William Penn Charter (Philadelphia, PA) by a score of 4-0. "The boys won the overall team championship for the first time in school history," shared Coach Zach Richards, Hon. 2021-2022 Season Recap EA field hockey wrapped up the fall season with an impressive 17-3-2 record which includes a share of the Inter-Ac title and second place in the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) state championship tournament. We keep all the same traditions we had as freshmen, said Lex Ventresca, one of the seniors who scored in a 3-1 nonleague win over Archbishop Carroll Tuesday. Copyright 2023 American Community Journals, LLC |. Erin Matson. The team has featured four U.S. National Team qualifiers among its members. On 11/1, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their away conference game against Academy-Notre Dame De Namur (Villanova, PA) by a score of 2-1. Zelenaks larger emphasis on skill-building and team hockey seems to be resonating with the Churchwomen. Its not just generic, like we split up on offense and defense, Ventresca said. With the championship on the line, it came down to the 4x400m Relay (Abaas Hunter '26, Aidan McHugh, Connor Hanrahan 23, and Michael Woolery) whichbroke another school record,finishingthird with a time of3:21.80. ", Nike Indoor Nationals will take place March 11-13 at The Armory in New York City. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. With the score tied at 2-2, Charly Bruder fired in the winning goal. The team faced a tough squad from The Hill School in the PAISAA final on Nov. 16, but came up a goal short, losing the championship, 3-2. And he really wants to win, which I like.. It was extremely frustrating knowing that I could be out there helping my team, but I have so much trust in them, Garber said. They were EAs equal, too, if not better at times. Euan Brown. The EA ice hockey team is the 2023 Independence Hockey League Champion. Thats not to deny the influence of Bruder. Full Bio. She was the focal point of so many other attacks, able to weave through two and three defenders with ease. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Sure, the Rams scored the first goal, had a pair of one-goal leads and put on immense pressure throughout the contest, especially in the final 15 minutes. We started as the backs freshman year, and now were both mids. Required fields are marked *. Her shot off a corner in the second quarter was saved by Carrolls Arianna Hall for Paige McMeekin to collect the rebound and punch it home. It was a true team effort with 14 players scoring 118 goals and 72 assists. Olivia Schmincke, Trinity Episcopal School (Midfielder, Forward) Megan Spear, Frank W. Cox High School (Midfielder) Penny Valbuena, Myers Park High School (Midfielder) McKenzie White, Cape Henry Collegiate (Midfielder) Tori Winans, Cape Henry Collegiate (Goalkeeper) Southern New England Region Julia Bender, Lasalle Academy (Goalkeeper) By the time they broke through, a tic-tac-toe corner play from Schumacher back to corner feeder Cate McConaghy to Sienna Golden to tuck home a goal, it was too late to mount a comeback. EA's record-setting4x800m Relay (Aidan McHugh '23, Eli Engelman '25, Dawson French '24, and Dakin Ebmeyer) pacedthe day with a critical first place win (7:52.39) by narrowly edging outPenncrest High School. The Churchwomen took control of play for a while, but their resolve would be tested again, twice. (Pete Bannan/MediaNews Group). We were not going to allow it.. Schumacher was a sophomore contributor on that team, and so many of the other Patriots have used that postseason experience to set expectations. "The experience was terrific as we were surrounded by great players and amazing coaches," shared Charly. 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A New Hampshire high school track-and-field coach who was fired after informing the school's athletic director he would not allow his athletes to wear masks while competing spoke out on. "It was incredibly stressful thinking about the points and what places we needed people to finish. The winning ways continue to trickle down the generations for EA (7-1-2), despite the perennial losses of talent to the top college programs in the country. 1785 Bishop White DriveNewtown Square, PA 19073, A First for EA Boys' Track & Field: Indoor State Champions. Hills Kennedy Cliggett tipped in a shot from Palde off a corner with 11:01 to go in the second half while Garber was serving a 10-minute yellow card. NEWTOWN SQUARE Change isn't something that Episcopal Academy's field hockey program has experienced much over the last few decades. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. Carroll (7-4) did that well for most of the game. Episcopal Academy's Lex Ventresca, right, takes a sweep shot in the first half as Archbishop Carroll's Sarah Wood defends. A decisive 7-3 win over Haverford was a season highlight. On 10/11, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their away conference game against Agnes Irwin (Rosemont, PA) by a score of 2-1. View Full Bio. By the time they broke through, a tic-tac-toe corner play from Schumacher back to corner feeder Cate McConaghy to Sienna Golden to tuck home a goal, it was too late to mount a comeback. This is the greatest birthday present ever, Buggy said to the team while holding the PAISAA championship plaque. I really think Episcopal has prepared me as much as they could for whats coming next, said Sessa. Mackena Harley made five saves in goal, with Izzy Tansey and Gracie Domingo-Whitfield provided defensive support. We said before the game that we were going to put everything on the field, no regrets, junior Mia Garber said. Were still trying to get everyone used to playing together, but I feel like were doing a great job, Schumacher said. The Patriots are no stranger to change, either, trying to layer together successive prosperous seasons since the 2020 run to the PIAA Class 2A final. "It's the best players in the country!" All Rights Reserved. We have a lot of young players but were developing into a very strong team this year. Your email address will not be published. They've developed quite a friendship in that time. Sessa picked up a loose ball, weaved her way through the defense and fired a back-handed shot past goalie Hayley Gable for the equalizer a little over three minutes later. And after the programs history resided for so long in the stewardship of one person, its now the seniors that have an active role in transmitting the legacy of one of the areas most storied programs. Footer RADNOR Episcopal Academy's Ashley Sessa and Macy Szukics have been friends and club field hockey teammates with the WC Eagles for 10 years. Thus, this was her last game. "In my six years as a head coach I've been fortunate to compete in threestate championships,twoin Delaware and my first this year in Pennsylvania," shared Coach Paul Zelenak. Throughout the season, the squad played past other league competitors, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Penn Charter, Germantown Academy, and The Agnes Irwin School. Since then, the field hockey program has catapulted forward light-years. The U.S. Rise National Field Hockey Team swept Canada. Weve been playing together the past four years. The Rams (18-3) were up, 1-0, on a tip-in goal by Alex Conway off a blast from Logan Clouser less than 10 minutes into the game and were dominating play. Jen Weissbach, The Hill's field hockey coach for the last eight years, played high school field hockey at West Essex (N.J.) and then starred for four years at Dartmouth, earning cocaptain honors in her senior year. Associate Head Coach. Bruder scored in the third quarter and is the teams principal attacking threat, particularly in receiving corner feeds and directing traffic. On 10/28, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home conference game against William Penn Charter (Philadelphia, PA) by a score of 4-0. On 9/30, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home conference game against Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (Philadelphia, PA) by a score of 3-1. All that changed, tough, in the third grade when Kelly picked up a field hockey stick for the first time. Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square was crucial in turning the Philadelphia region into the center of the field hockey world, writes Christian Red for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Talk about motivation. The experience was unforgettable," said Macy. Penn. In early October, the team droppedits first game (1-5) against rival, The Academy of Notre Dame, butEA re-groupedandbeatNotre Dame(2-1) during their second meeting on Nov. 1, to share the league title. The Churchwomen wanted to make sure that their coach, the legendary Gina Buggy, went out a winner. Four minutes later, Josephine Palde scored off a corner to give the Rams a 2-1 lead. 1785 Bishop White DriveNewtown Square, PA 19073. Its hard because she has such a strong skillset, she has so many different things that she can do. Into that role stepped Paul Zelenak, formerly a head coach at Padua Academy in Delaware and a boys lacrosse coach at Roman Catholic. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by WordPress. EA field hockey wrapped up the fall season with an impressive 17-3-2 record which includes a share of the Inter-Ac title and second placein the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) state championship tournament. Steve Dennis. The EA Ice Hockey team was happy just to hit the ice this season, said Coach Steven Schuh. On the team was Episcopal Academy field hockey coach/athletic director Regina "Gina" Buggy '81. Thats remained true even as the coaching staff has changed, with Stefanie Fee, the former U.S. national team member named Buggys successor in Dec. 2019, stepping down after two successful seasons. The official 2022 Field Hockey Roster for the Georgetown University Hoyas. Choose A Season: Schedule/Results Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting interacathletics.com! Grant Fulton. Many of its players have competed in Division I programs, joined elite club teams, and get selected to play on the U.S. national team. Senior captains Bradley French and Will Vander lead the team- keeping the squad motivated. With an emphasis on teamwork and togetherness and a motto of "Don't Settle", the emphasis is on providing each student-athlete with a positive team experience. The winning ways continue to trickle down the generations for EA (7-1-2), despite the perennial losses of talent to the top college programs in the country. Its kind of weird now that were the seniors and applying them with everyone else. CONSHOHOCKEN The Hill School never stood a chance against Episcopal Academy in the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association field hockey championship Tuesday. Excel offers the premier academic and athletic programs on the Main Line. Check out the Episcopal Academy winning game of the PAISAA state finals from November 2021. NEWTON SQUARE, Pa. - December 17, 2019 - The Episcopal Academy (EA) today announced that Stefanie Fee will serve as the new Head Varsity Girls' Field Hockey Coach. There were many notable highlights and performances. Episcopal field hockey coach Gina Buggy, in pink hat, and the Churchwomen players celebrate a 4-3 victory over the Hill School Tuesday to win the PAISAA Championship for the second year in a row. Our team is very strong and that motivates us as a team to pick up the pace, get more energetic, on the sideline and on the field, get more aggressive and not dirty. On 11/10, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their neutral playoff game against Academy-Notre Dame De Namur (Villanova, PA) by a score of 3-2. On 9/6, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their away non-conference game against Cardinal O'Hara (Springfield, PA) by a score of 4-3. The squad won the title (3-2) after facing off in the finals against The Haverford School on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Ice Line. "We have great talent," said EA head coach Gina Buggy. Field Hockey Coaching Staff. I love playing with Charly because I have a lot of trust in her, Ventresca said. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by WordPress. Devon, Pa. / Episcopal Academy: 6: Leah Cohen-So. Its hard because she has such a strong skillset, she has so many different things that she can do. As the second half was about to start, EA gathered as a team to a little talk. Interboro 1, Chichester 0 >> Felicia Pescatore tucked home a rebound in the third quarter for the only goal as the Bucs prevailed. casino, U-Haul operator hits Ridley police car, driver flees and later arrested, U.D. Meet the site director for Episcopal: Paul Kazanjian. Germantown Academy 1 Episcopal Academy 2 Final Box Score Oct 14, 2022 @ 5:45pm 4-0 (W) Episcopal Academy vs. William Penn Charter "Going into the meet, we knew the day could go a lot of ways and it most definitelydid," said Dakin. View Full Bio. Liz Sack. The opening goal, finished by Ventresca and assisted by Rebecca Block from the run of play, is an example of possession opening up fissures in the defense to exploit. Enrichment That mandated, Ashley Sessa and Jackie Miller scored two goals each and the Churchwomen withstood the late surge from the Rams to win their second straight PAISAA title and fourth in six years, and send Buggy out a winner with a thrilling, 4-3 triumph on a cold and windy afternoon at The Proving Grounds. Nina was a swimmer, so naturally Kelly, who is two years younger, took up the sport. Its awesome because you have someone that you know is going to receive the ball and keep it so you can keep your momentum and keep on running. Thats not to deny the influence of Bruder. 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Were constantly working on new corners and stuff like that to get better. Casper crashed the net to deposit a loose puck in the first period to give the Crusaders 1-0 lead. The Patriots are no stranger to change, either, trying to layer together successive prosperous seasons since the 2020 run to the PIAA Class 2A final. EA is built around a sublime individual talent in Charly Bruder, an All-Delco and University of North Carolina commit, where shell again be a teammate of last years Daily Times Player of the Year Ashley Sessa. So, exit four senior All-Delcos from last fall, and enter a new crop of players, occupying larger roles and broader responsibilities. NEWTOWN SQUARE Change isnt something that Episcopal Academys field hockey program has experienced much over the last few decades. Mackena Harley made five saves in goal, with Izzy Tansey and Gracie Domingo-Whitfield provided defensive support. Cannie Shafer, girls varsity field hockey coach at the time, had to face many early challenges, including finding enough players to fill a varsity roster. The Team of 1994 Field Hockey Award- Gianna Cilluffo '22, Corinne Ruth Patton Zanolli '17 Varsity Field Hockey High Scorer Award- Ashley Sessa '22, The Evie OBrian 14 Memorial Prize for Field Hockey- Olivia Corrato '22, The John A. Harter Most Improved Award- Grace Murphy '24, All Inter-Ac First Team- Charly Bruder '23, Gianna Cilluffo, Mia Garber '22, Macy Szukics, All Inter-Ac Second Team- Olivia Corrato, Grace Murphy, Delco Daily Times Player of the Year- Ashley Sessa, 1785 Bishop White DriveNewtown Square, PA 19073. Its different with three coaches, but we try to keep the traditions for all the younger girls because our freshman experience was the best, so we want everyone else to have that., Episcopal Academys Charly Bruder, left, brings the ball out of the defensive zone in the first half as Archbishop Carrolls Courtland Schumacher defends. There were many notable highlights and performances. View Full Bio. In 2014-15, 2012-13, and 2011-12, EA earned third-place finishes in the Inter-Ac. Carroll (7-4) did that well for most of the game. The team competed in the PTFCA High School Indoor State Championship on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Penn State University and won the meet with 34 points, just two points ahead of Abington High School. During her more than three decades with the school, the field hockey program rose to national prominence. She was the focal point of so many other attacks, able to weave through two and three defenders with ease. 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