With spring in full bloom, Sidwell Friends athletics rose to the challenge once again with a full slate of games for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, track and field, baseball/softball, tennis, crew, and ultimate frisbee. New this spring were the addition of District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) championship tournaments in boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, and a spring golf championship.

Boys’ track and field competed over a two-day meet—and with great individual performances—captured the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAC) championship. Girls’ track and field competed at the ISL and DCSAA championships with a young team that is building for the future.

Boys’ tennis went undefeated in conference and tournament play in the MAC and won both the regular season and DCSAA tournament championships. Girls’ tennis joined their counterparts with a strong showing in the DCSAA tournament championships.

Crew wrapped a tremendous season, which included the “Freshmen 8” taking a silver medal at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships, the league championship regatta.

Both the girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams saw resurgences. The boys advanced to the MAC Tournament final for the first time since 2007. Signature wins for the boys include Langley, St. Mary’s Ryken, and an upset against St. James in the MAC semifinals. The boys also played in the first-ever DCSAA championship game finals at Catholic University but went down to St. Alban’s. Girls’ lacrosse, under first-year head coach Audrey Whittier, reached the Independent School League (ISL) semifinals and also competed in the first-ever DCSAA championship tournament. Signature wins for the girls included Maret, Bishop O’Connell, and Episcopal on Senior Day.

Softball saw an uptick with head coach Heath Simon, as the program continues to build for the future. Signature wins included Episcopal and Holy Child in the ISL tournament. Baseball had an impressive walk-off win against St. James in the MAC tournament before their season wrapped up. Signature wins included Georgetown Day, Potomac, and MAC league co-champs Flint Hill.

Ultimate frisbee wrapped up their season in the DCSAA tournament.

In the inaugural DCSAA golf tournament, Andrew Ludwin ’23, placed runnerup after extra holes were needed to crown a champion.

What’s more, Sidwell Friends Athletics also welcomed another DCSAA banner this spring courtesy of the chess team!

Finally, some amazing seniors graduated with sports honors: Cameron Gilley ’22 and Aviva Wright ’22 each won the Unsung Hero Award; Christian Gamble ’22 won the Wannan Award; Kiki Rice ’22 won the Fine Award; and Aaron Garnett ’22 and Kate Borkowski ’22 each won the Rusch Award. 

One special note: Thank you to departing Director of Athletics Keith Levinthal, who leaves Sidwell Friends Athletics in a better place and reminds us that #CultureWins, now and forever. Thank you, Keith!

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