However, it was key that we trusted in our training and that we could go out and perform the ways we had all season.". Read more coverage by PA Milesplitand PA Prep Live. All seasonwe havejust talked about getting to the day where we would put it all on the line.". In 2014-15, 2012-13, and 2011-12, EA earned third-place finishes in the Inter-Ac. 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. 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. Enrichment The squad earned impressive wins over The Pennington School and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. 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. 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. I love playing with Charly because I have a lot of trust in her, Ventresca said. Theres nothing more rewarding than watching a group of individuals become a formidable team and a family, and thats what they did., Your email address will not be published. . (Owen McCue - MediaNews Group) Head Coach. 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. 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. Episcopal Academy - Field Hockey Field Hockey All-Delco Field Hockey: Maeve Boston and Sophia Brown formed a solid scoring duo for O'Hara In addition to Player of the Year Saylor Milone of Notre Dame, the All-Delco team includes: Maeve Boston, Cardinal O'Hara: The senior midfielder and two-time All-Delco. Euan Brown. 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. (Pete Bannan/MediaNews Group), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). 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. The journey to the top of the podium comes in different forms for different Kyle Beller, who spent 12 seasons with multiple Lehigh Valley Football programs, has been ASTON There are worse ways to lose a hockey stick than the one Colin French and Drew Knight scored 10 seconds apart in the final five minutes Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy EA field hockey continued its winning streak with a big win against The Hill School, 3-0. He led the 2019 team to the Inter-Ac championship, and the 2012 team to a 10-0 record while capturing the Inter-Ac championship. NEWTOWN SQUARE Change isn't something that Episcopal Academy's field hockey program has experienced much over the last few decades. Penn. Your email address will not be published. (Pete Bannan/MediaNews Group). I really think Episcopal has prepared me as much as they could for whats coming next, said Sessa. . Its kind of weird now that were the seniors and applying them with everyone else. Field Hockey Coaching Staff. Four minutes later, Josephine Palde scored off a corner to give the Rams a 2-1 lead. 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. Schumacher was a sophomore contributor on that team, and so many of the other Patriots have used that postseason experience to set expectations. Early in the third, Mia Garber '22 fired one in with an assist from Ashley Sessa '22. Interboro 1, Chichester 0 >> Felicia Pescatore tucked home a rebound in the third quarter for the only goal as the Bucs prevailed. A club field hockey player in his youth, he played college lacrosse at Drexel while serving as a scout team practice player for the Dragons. My name is Paul Kazanjian and I am the Site Director for ESF at The . West Chester, Pa. Episcopal Academy. NEWTOWN SQUARE Change isnt something that Episcopal Academys field hockey program has experienced much over the last few decades. Your email address will not be published. "I've never left the field with a prouder group of players, no tears, all smiles and pride.". The official 2022 Field Hockey Roster for the University of North Carolina Heels . said Macy. 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. NEWTOWN SQUARE Change isnt something that Episcopal Academys field hockey program has experienced much over the last few decades. Were constantly working on new corners and stuff like that to get better. We were not going to allow it.. 1785 Bishop White DriveNewtown Square, PA 19073, EA Field Hockey Players Help USA Sweep Canada. 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. Assistant Coach. 2022 Season (Freshman): Appeared in 13 games for the Spiders Tallied first collegiate shot against Stanford (Oct. 23) Prep: A four-year letter winner with the Episcopal Academy field hockey squad, where she helped the squad to three- Inter-Academic League Championships, three Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association titles with an impressive 19-1 record, and completed the . Buggy quietly announced last month that she is retiring at the end of the school year after 34 years in charge of the field hockey program and 28 as the athletic director. 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. On 9/24, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their neutral tournament game against Cox (Virginia Beach, VA) by a score of 1-0. Thats not to deny the influence of Bruder. Its hard to imagine that Ive been doing this for 34 years and I would be as thrilled about the way kids play as a team now as I did when I started all of those years ago. 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. "This was an excellent opportunity to show off all of our hard work, as the road to the team was not easy, but it was all worth it in the end. Fee was a standout. Episcopal Academy was on a mission. TheDistance Medley Relay (Eli Engelman '25, Connor Hanrahan, Michael Woolery, and Dakin Ebmeyer) ran tosecond placeand broke a school record with their time of 10:23.53. Michael Woolery '24 nextset another school record (1:52.83) in the 800m, running away with first place. 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. Shes so fun to watch and to learn from., Shes a really talented player, Carroll midfielder Courtland Schumacher said of Bruder. 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. Assistant Coach. Casper crashed the net to deposit a loose puck in the first period to give the Crusaders 1-0 lead. "It was incredibly stressful thinking about the points and what places we needed people to finish. Check out the Episcopal Academy winning game of the PAISAA state finals from November 2021. Its kind of weird now that were the seniors and applying them with everyone else. 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. Overall, the team displayed exceptional grit and resilience in working hard throughout the course of the year, said Coach Schuh. Before we send you to , pleasesubscribe to our daily newsletter. The defensive unit played strong- especially in the back line, along with the goalies. On 8/26, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home non-conference game against Lake-Lehman (Lehman, PA) by a score of 5-0. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. We knew it was going to be our last half of the season and we wanted to come out hard and leave everything on the field and thats what we did, Miller said. 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. 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. Among them is 18-year-old Ashley Sessa, who is a current member of Team USA Field Hockey and is hoping to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Its hard because she has such a strong skillset, she has so many different things that she can do. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Orange County Sheriff John Mina says the shooter then walked to a nearby home. Mackena Harley made five saves in goal, with Izzy Tansey and Gracie Domingo-Whitfield provided defensive support. The team will also compete at The Track at New Balance in Boston for New Balance Nationals, "It was a really competitive meet and some things did not go as planned. Before Moliken had set foot on the Old Dominion field, Anders had played on the 1984 bronze medal-winning Olympic U.S. field hockey team, coached by Gros, assisted by Margery Watson '55 and managed by Marjorie Dawkins Garinger '57. "It is an incredible feeling to have won the state championship," said senior captainDakin Ebmeyer. Into that role stepped Paul Zelenak, formerly a head coach at Padua Academy in Delaware and a boys lacrosse coach at Roman Catholic. Field Hockey Coaching Staff. 2019 #4 in the nation and #1 in Pennsylvania; 2018 #12 in the nation and #5 in Pennsylvania; In 2013 and 2014, EA Girls Field Hockey was ranked within the top 10 high school teams in the U.S.; In 2014, the team was undefeated in Pennsylvania and won both the Inter-Ac and PAISAA Championships; The team has won the PAISAA Championships and Inter-Ac Championships 2 and 3 times, respectively, in the past four years; 2016-2017, EA Girls Field Hockey was ranked 3. Zelenaks larger emphasis on skill-building and team hockey seems to be resonating with the Churchwomen. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Read more about Episcopal Academys role in the Philly regions field hockey prominence in The Philadelphia Inquirer. View Full Bio. But seniors on the Churchwomen's squad this fall can say . We faced some adversity early in the meet, but the boys rallied and finished strong to secure the victory," said Coach Richards. Not over 34 seasons, 13 Inter-Ac championships and. The Churchwomen wanted to make sure that their coach, the legendary Gina Buggy, went out a winner. Tuesday, Mellor was fired. In the mid-1980s, the school hired former Olympian Gina Buggy to take over the girls athletic program. 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. He has been the Delaware County Coach of The Year and the Philadelphia Eagles Coach of The Week on two occasions. So, exit four senior All-Delcos from last fall, and enter a new crop of players, occupying larger roles and broader responsibilities. Steve Dennis. First, junior Kelly Smith, characterized by Buggy as one of her strongest players, went off with a right ankle injury with 13:22 to go in the first half. Since 1785, The Episcopal Academy's reputation for excellence has been widely recognized as second to none in our region. The program was started in the late 1970s, not long after the school started transitioning from all boys to a coeducational day school. The team has featured four U.S. National Team qualifiers among its members. 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. Senior Ashley Sessa was named Delco Daily Times Player of the Year. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Head Coach. Today, the school's top teachers, coaches, and facilities are available to students from any school through Excel camps, clinics, and programs. Aquatics Program. casino, U-Haul operator hits Ridley police car, driver flees and later arrested, U.D. View Full Bio. The lacrosse/field hockey duality appeals to Ventresca, a Northwestern lacrosse commit. Bruder scored in the third quarter and is the teams principal attacking threat, particularly in receiving corner feeds and directing traffic. 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. On the team was Episcopal Academy field hockey coach/athletic director Regina "Gina" Buggy '81. Hello! "The boys won the overall team championship for the first time in school history," shared Coach Zach Richards, Hon. The varsity team has appeared in the Class A tournament year after year. On 10/14, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home conference game against Germantown Academy (Fort Washington, PA) by a score of 5-0. Schumacher admits the latest version remains a work in progress. 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. Devon, Pa. / Episcopal Academy: 6: Leah Cohen-So. Coach Fairlie is the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Episcopal. On 9/20, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home conference game against Germantown Academy (Fort Washington, PA) by a score of 2-1. Its not just generic, like we split up on offense and defense, Ventresca said. With the score tied at 2-2, Charly Bruder fired in the winning goal. After competing in Chula Vista, CA in February, Charly and Macy were selected to the Rise Women's National Team. 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. 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. "We have great talent," said EA head coach Gina Buggy. 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. After competing in Chula Vista, CA in February, Charly and Macy were selected to the Rise Women's National Team. The teams last met during the finals of the PAISAA Championships in November 2019. Great Valley-Phoenixville, Owen J. Roberts advance to ICSHL championship, Hockey: Penncrests Central League ride keeps rolling past Radnor, into final, No. Coach Fee worked with the team during the 2019 season as the varsity teams assistant coach. But seniors on the Churchwomens squad this fall can say something that none of their forebears since the 1980s could theyve been around the program longer than their coach. Ammlung and junior forward Anthony Casper accounted for all five Father Judge goals. Copyright 2023 American Community Journals, LLC |. 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. 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. On 10/20, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team lost their home non-conference game against Conestoga (Berwyn, PA) by a score of 4-3. Michael is now ranked #9 in the country in the 800m. "The experience was terrific as we were surrounded by great players and amazing coaches," shared Charly. She brings a wealth of talent, enthusiasm, and experience to EA., Follow on , Level 2 Instructional Coaching Clinic - San Francisco, CA, Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinic - Bryn Mawr, PA, Level 2 Instructional Coaching Clinic - Bryn Mawr, PA, Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinic - Hampton, NH, Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinic - San Francisco, CA, Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinic - Millersville, PA, Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinic - Providence, RI, Level 2 Instructional Coaching Clinic - Millersville, PA. I love playing with Charly because I have a lot of trust in her, Ventresca said. View Full Bio. Head Coach. Your email address will not be published. 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. (Pete Bannan - MediaNews Group). On 9/25, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their neutral tournament game against Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill, NJ) by a score of 3-2. Episcopal Academy Field Hockey - Blog Day 6: Lots of hockey 08/23/2014 0 Comments Today was a big field hockey day for us! Pa. / Episcopal Academy: 4: Molly Catchpole: Midfielder/Forward: 5-7: Fr. He said the school's athletic director allayed his concerns about "parental involvement (that) can get over the top" and told him he could run the team as he saw fit. The lacrosse/field hockey duality appeals to Ventresca, a Northwestern lacrosse commit. Talk about motivation. Senior midfielder/captain Laetitia Cartellieri registered two goals for third-seeded Greenwich Academy, which captured the NEPSAC Class A field hockey title with a well-earned 4-3 win over top-seeded Taft School in the tournament's championship game at Loomis Chaffee School. 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. Thats not to deny the influence of Bruder. Madison, N.J. / Mount Saint Mary Academy: 5: . The Patriots came up empty on their first seven corners Tuesday, though they forced a pair of impressive kick saves from Isabel Andrews in the second quarter. On 9/27, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home non-conference game against Archbishop Carroll (Radnor, PA) by a score of 3-1. Its not just generic, like we split up on offense and defense, Ventresca said. Nina was a swimmer, so naturally Kelly, who is two years younger, took up the sport. She gave EA its first lead 1:16 into the second half off a pass from Sessa. The Mind, Body, Spirit Prize- Gianna Cilluffo '22, The John A. Harter Most Improved Award- Matt Limaye '25, All Inter-Ac First Team- Charlie Kraftson '23, Cole Peskin '24, All Inter-Ac Second Team- Derek Boyd-Volz '23, 1785 Bishop White DriveNewtown Square, PA 19073, The EA Ice Hockey Team earned a second-place finish in Inter-Ac League in 2013-14 and 2017-2018. Episcopal coach Gina Buggy talks to players in a PAISAA playoff final against Hill School Tuesday at the Proving Grounds in Conshohocken. Were still trying to get everyone used to playing together, but I feel like were doing a great job, Schumacher said. So, exit four senior All-Delcos from last fall, and enter a new crop of players, occupying larger roles and broader responsibilities. Carroll (7-4) did that well for most of the game. "StateChamps!". Theme by MVP Themes, powered by WordPress. The 2022 season marks the 15th Inter-Ac title for EA field hockey. Well get there.. 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RADNOR Episcopal Academy's Ashley Sessa and Macy Szukics have been friends and club field hockey teammates with the WC Eagles for 10 years. Assistant Coach. We have a lot of young players but were developing into a very strong team this year. On 9/21, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their home non-conference game against Villa Maria Academy (Malvern, PA) by a score of 3-2. The U.S. Rise National Field Hockey Team swept Canada. View Full Bio. "I walked away with key learnings from this experience that I can carry forward when I play at Duke this fall. Copyright 2017 The League Theme. 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. They held down the field while I was out. Grant Fulton. Since their selection, the duo attended monthly training camps. RISING GRADES PRESCHOOL - 10. EA Field Hockey completed a stellar season with a 20-1 overall record and 10-0 in league play. On 11/16, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team lost their away playoff game against Hill School (Pottstown, PA) by a score of 3-2. The program was started in the late 1970s, not long after the school started transitioning from all boys to a coeducational day school. Episcopal Academy, The - Team Pages The Latest Team Pages Team Schedules Athletic Training Athletic Department Staff Championships Athletic Hall of Fame College Recruits Facilities & Field Maps Ask A Coach EA / Haverford / AIS Weekend Athletic Clubs and Programs Team Pages Fall Winter Spring Fall Athletics Select your team in the dropdown below. Weve been playing together the past four years. (Owen McCue - MediaNews Group) Hill School's Riley Savage dribbles down the field against Episcopal Academy in Wednesday's PAISAA championship at The Proving Grounds. ", "It was an honor to be able to represent my country and to wear the USA uniform while competing against Canada. 2021-2022 Season Recap Meet the site director for Episcopal: Paul Kazanjian. Charly and Macy each fired in three goals during the series. So you just have to prepare every way you can and just keep her in front of you the whole time.. Last Fall, the Episcopal Academy field hockey team took the PAISSA title after a victory over The Hill School. 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. Thus, this was her last game. Throughout the season, the squad played past other league competitors, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Penn Charter, Germantown Academy, and The Agnes Irwin School. Germantown Academy 1 Episcopal Academy 2 Final Box Score Oct 14, 2022 @ 5:45pm 4-0 (W) Episcopal Academy vs. William Penn Charter Christy Longacre. View Full Bio. She was the focal point of so many other attacks, able to weave through two and three defenders with ease. A final score has not been reported for this varsity field hockey game. 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. View Full Bio. I am truly grateful to have been selected, for the opportunity to represent the USA, and to have contributed towards the team's success.". On 11/8, the Episcopal Academy varsity field hockey team won their neutral playoff game against Agnes Irwin (Rosemont, PA) by a score of 2-1. The EA ice hockey team is the 2023 Independence Hockey League Champion. Not over 34 seasons, 13 Inter-Ac championships and nearly 500 wins under the steady hand of Gina Buggy, whose name now graces their playing field. A club field hockey player in his youth, he played college lacrosse at Drexel while serving as a scout team practice player for the Dragons. It was Buggy's last game as EA head coach. 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So you just have to prepare every way you can and just keep her in front of you the whole time.. Not over 34 seasons, 13 Inter-Ac championships and nearly 500 wins under the steady hand of Gina Buggy, whose name now graces their playing field. Carroll (7-4) did that well for most of the game. Shes so fun to watch and to learn from., Shes a really talented player, Carroll midfielder Courtland Schumacher said of Bruder. All that changed, tough, in the third grade when Kelly picked up a field hockey stick for the first time. But much of Zelenaks approach, emphasizing building offensive attacks by stringing together passes up the field and creating space from sideline to sideline, seeks a team approach where they dont need to rely on Bruders individual brilliance. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. It was Buggys last game as EA head coach. For the first time in school history, the boys' track andfield team haswon the Indoor State Championship.