Thayer Athletics Charges Into NEPSAC Postseason Play

Championship season has arrived for Thayer Athletics, and the Tigers are competing on every front.

From the slopes to the pool to the court and the ice, Thayer’s winter programs have positioned themselves for postseason success. Varsity Alpine Skiing capped its season with a strong showing at the NEPSAC Championships, while Varsity Swimming built momentum at the ISL/EIL Invitational and now turns its focus to the NEPSAC Championships. Meanwhile, Girls Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Hockey, and Boys Varsity Hockey have all earned tournament berths, highlighting the competitive depth and consistency across the program.

Below is a look at where each team stands as postseason play unfolds.

Girls Varsity Basketball

NEPSAC Class A Tournament

Where? Loomis Chaffee School

When? Wednesday, March 4

What time? 4:00 PM

The Girls Varsity Basketball team has earned the #8 seed in the NEPSAC Class A Tournament and will travel to Windsor, CT for a quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday.

The Tigers wrapped up the regular season with a 12-13 record in NEPSAC play, including a 5-7 mark in the ISL, finishing ninth in league standings.

With a seventh consecutive NEPSAC Tournament appearance, the Tigers continue to set the standard for consistency within the program. Carrying both experience and belief into the postseason, they are poised to embrace the challenge ahead.

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Girls Varsity Hockey

NEPSAC Patsy Odden Tournament

Where? Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

When? Wednesday, March 4

What time? 4:00 PM

The Girls Varsity Hockey team has earned the #5 seed in the NEPSAC Patsy Odden Tournament and will travel to Cambridge for a quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday.

The Tigers wrapped up the regular season with a 12-10-5 record in NEPSAC play, including a 5-3-4 mark in the ISL, finishing seventh in league standings.

This marks the third consecutive season the program has qualified for the NEPSAC Tournament, a testament to the consistency and growth of the team. The Tigers now look to build on that momentum as they enter postseason play with confidence and experience.

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Boys Varsity Hockey

NEPSAC Martin/Earl Tournament

Where? Avon Old Farms School against Brunswick School

When? Wednesday, March 4

What time? 4:00 PM

The Boys Varsity Hockey team has earned the #5 seed in the NEPSAC Martin/Earl Tournament and will travel to Avon Old Farms for a neutral site game vs. #4 Brunswick School for a quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday.

The Tigers closed out the regular season at 13-11-4 in NEPSAC play, including a strong 7-6-1 mark in the ISL Keller Division, good for a third-place finish in league standings. 

With postseason play underway, the Tigers will look to carry their momentum into a tough road environment as they compete for a spot in the semifinals.

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Varsity Swimming 

Varsity Swimming spent last Sunday at Roger Williams University for the EIL/ISL Championships, with both teams delivering strong finishes despite battling illness throughout the week. The Girls placed 4th overall in the ISL Championship standings, while the Boys also earned a 4th-place finish.

The meet was highlighted by several standout individual performances. Mary O’Connor ’28 led the way with a 4th-place finish in the 200 IM and 5th in the 100 Back, while Amelia Castillo ’27 secured 4th in both the 200 Free and 100 Fly, scoring critical points for the Tigers. On the boys’ side, Andrew Hernandez ’28 delivered a strong championship showing, placing 4th in the 200 IM and 5th in the 100 Back.

Additional recognition goes to this week’s Captain’s Oranges recipients:

• Sara Zhong ’29 stepped up in a major way, filling in on Breaststroke for the 200 Medley Relay and competing hard in the 50 Free and 100 Breaststroke despite limited meet experience this season.
• Faith Elias ‘29 turned in one of the meet’s most impressive improvements, dropping 13 seconds from her previous best in the 500 Free and winning her heat in come-from-behind fashion.
• Laurel Fireman ‘28 shaved two seconds off her 100 Free with a 1:08 and then surpassed it again with a 1:07.04 relay split later in the meet.

The Tigers’ effort and grit were evident all day, and the team looks forward to traveling to Worcester Polytechnic Institute this weekend (Saturday, March 7) for the NEPSAC Championship meet! 

Varsity Alpine Skiing

The Tigers wrapped up their season at the NEPSAC Championships at Pats Peak, closing out a snowy and competitive winter on a strong note. Despite a long day on the mountain, conditions cooperated with quality snow and afternoon sunshine, creating a fitting championship atmosphere. 

Both the giant slalom (GS) and slalom (SL) courses proved demanding, testing racers’ technical skills and mental toughness. The boys squad battled through challenging sets, highlighted by Ben Pike ’29 and his outstanding 7th-place finish in GS to lead Thayer. Will Herbst ’31 delivered one of the day’s most impressive efforts, standing as the only Tiger on the boys side to complete both SL runs. First-year racers Rocco Monfredo ‘30 and Cole Harper ’29 showed tremendous poise in their championship debut, handling adversity with maturity and determination. The team ultimately placed 15th overall. 

On the girls side, the SL course presented significant challenges, but Sienna Hunter ’29 cracked the top 30, completing both runs in her first NEPSAC Championship appearance. Captain Caroline Silva ’26 demonstrated grit and leadership, powering through two tough runs. In GS, the Tigers responded well to another demanding set, with all five racers completing both runs, led by strong performances from Tatiana Calvillo ’28 and Sienna Hunter ’29. The team ultimately placed 13th overall. 

Competing on the championship stage provided valuable experience for a young and developing roster, and the team’s resilience was evident throughout the day.