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Spring Athletic and Activity Awards

This spring season, Vermont Academy student athletes demonstrated commitment, perseverance, and school spirit across every athletic program. Together, all of Vermont Academy’s spring teams contributed to a memorable season defined by hard work, camaraderie, and Wildcat pride.
In honor of her unwavering commitment, leadership, and dedication to Vermont Academy athletics in every season of her career, Carley Guarino ’26 is proudly presented with a Vermont Academy Varsity jacket. Carley has been a cornerstone of Vermont Academy athletics throughout her four years, earning an incredible twelve varsity letters across soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. A fierce competitor and selfless teammate, she consistently led by example while helping elevate every program she was part of.

Boys’ JV Tennis
Most Improved Player – Wanhao Dai ’26

Rock Climbing
The Iron Fist Award is given to a member of the Rock Climbing team who, like Reinhold Messner, demonstrated shear tenacity and dedication to his daily work on the wall and the crag, improving every day – Xander Linnenbringer ’26

Equestrian
Most Improved Rider – Maddie Halstead ’29
Coaches Award – Keeli Stewart ’28

Girls’ Varsity Tennis
Most Improved Player – Clary Rollet ’27
Most Valuable Player – Lorenza Davis Barcenas ’29
Coaches Award – Sameera Azam-Nooristani ’26

Golf
Most Improved Player – Hale Hurwitz ’27
Most Valuable Player – Jake Hedman ’26

Track and Field
Most Improved Player – Bruce Li
Boys’ Most Valuable Player – Casey Connor ’29
Girls’ Most Valuable Player – Mel Gilbert ’26

Boys’ Varsity Tennis
Most Improved Player – Marcos Gomez Gonzalez ’27
Nathaniel Niles Award – “Nat Niles coached tennis at VA from 1945 to 1978, which is the longest continuous stretch that anyone coached tennis at the Academy. This award given in his name recognizes the interest, dedication and positive influence that all leaders possess” – Alvaro Setien Anton ’28

Rowing
Senior Awards – Aloycia Deogratias ’26, Asper Donath ’26, Leo Lyra ’26

Boys’ Lacrosse
Most Improved Player – Cade Dumser ’28
John Lord Most Valuable Player Award – Xander Robertson ’26
Robert Long Lacrosse Award – “To a player whose selfless devotion to the team is reflected
daily in all of his actions. Leading by example, this players pride, leadership and consistency
exemplify the unwavering respect for the game of lacrosse that Bob Long shared with all of his
players during his 19 years of coaching at Vermont Academy” – Austin Greenberg ’26

Girls’ Lacrosse
Most Improved Award – Reese Howard ’27
Dorothy Sener Most Valuable Player Award – Madi Catli ’26
Coaches Award – Izzy Boyd ’26

Fly Fishing
Most Improved Angler – Zane Hoey ’29

Baseball
Most Improved Award – Eli Boxer ’26
Pi Beta Phi Award – “To that member of the varsity baseball team, who during the season has
compiled the best batting average and fielding average” – Tanner Swisher ’26
Richard Burton Award – “To that Jr. or Sr. member of the varsity baseball team who has
contributed most to the team” – Milo Tucker ’26
Coaches Award – Kaiden McCarthy ’26

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