She gave EA its first lead 1:16 into the second half off a pass from Sessa. 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. Our coaching staff is committed to fostering confidence, decision-making skills, a sense of responsibility, and leadershipqualities that will serve our student-athletes well throughout life. "Our goalie, Christian Mackey '25, was the story," said Coach Steve Schuh. In 2014-15, 2012-13, and 2011-12, EA earned third-place finishes in the Inter-Ac. Episcopal Academy. 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. View Full Bio. The lacrosse/field hockey duality appeals to Ventresca, a Northwestern lacrosse commit. Full Bio. We started as the backs freshman year, and now were both mids. Field Hockey Coaching Staff. I really think Episcopal has prepared me as much as they could for whats coming next, said Sessa. 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. 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. 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. Early in the third, Mia Garber '22 fired one in with an assist from Ashley Sessa '22. The EA ice hockey team is the 2023 Independence Hockey League Champion. She was the focal point of so many other attacks, able to weave through two and three defenders with ease. Over the summer, the team will compete in Virginia Beach at USA Field Hockey's Young Women's National Championship. We faced some adversity early in the meet, but the boys rallied and finished strong to secure the victory," said Coach Richards. Tuesdays collision of traditional powers in the Inter-Ac and Catholic League showed some of Zelenaks approach. Weve been playing together the past four years. "The experience was terrific as we were surrounded by great players and amazing coaches," shared Charly. Were still trying to get everyone used to playing together, but I feel like were doing a great job, Schumacher said. Michael is now ranked #9 in the country in the 800m. Its hard because she has such a strong skillset, she has so many different things that she can do. Your email address will not be published. Penn. Zelenaks larger emphasis on skill-building and team hockey seems to be resonating with the Churchwomen. 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. 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. "Ourboys are also the first Inter-Ac school to accomplish this feat!". Were constantly working on new corners and stuff like that to get better. Since 1785, The Episcopal Academy's reputation for excellence has been widely recognized as second to none in our region. 2021-2022 Season Recap 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. The Episcopal Academy field hockey team celebrates after defeating Hill School, 3-2, in the PAISAA championship on Wednesday at the Proving Grounds. 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. View Full Bio. West Chester, Pa. Episcopal Academy. Well get there.. 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. Field Hockey Coaching Staff. Read more coverage by PA Milesplitand PA Prep Live. "When it was all done and dusted, it was an incredible feeling to look up on the big scoreboard and see Episcopal Academy on the top of the boys' standings," reflected Dakin. 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. Erin Matson. A minute later, Sessa struck again, this time on a corner off a perfect feed from Garber with 8:16 left in the first half for a 2-2 deadlock, which is how the half would end. View Full Bio. Despite juggling pandemic related absences, the team enjoyed being back on the ice and made it to the Independence Hockey League semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year. 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. The teams last met during the finals of the PAISAA Championships in November 2019. Devon, Pa. / Episcopal Academy: 6: Leah Cohen-So. 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. He has been the Delaware County Coach of The Year and the Philadelphia Eagles Coach of The Week on two occasions. 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The U.S. Rise National Field Hockey Team swept Canada. 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. They were EAs equal, too, if not better at times. They held down the field while I was out. 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. 2022 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Overall, the team displayed exceptional grit and resilience in working hard throughout the course of the year, said Coach Schuh. Today, the school's top teachers, coaches, and facilities are available to students from any school through Excel camps, clinics, and programs. We have a lot of young players but were developing into a very strong team this year. Mackena Harley made five saves in goal, with Izzy Tansey and Gracie Domingo-Whitfield provided defensive support. Shes so fun to watch and to learn from., Shes a really talented player, Carroll midfielder Courtland Schumacher said of Bruder. 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. Into that role stepped Paul Zelenak, formerly a head coach at Padua Academy in Delaware and a boys lacrosse coach at Roman Catholic. Thats not to deny the influence of Bruder. It was Buggy's last game as EA head coach. 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. 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. Interboro 1, Chichester 0 >> Felicia Pescatore tucked home a rebound in the third quarter for the only goal as the Bucs prevailed. 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. Check out the Episcopal Academy winning game of the PAISAA state finals from November 2021. 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. The program was started in the late 1970s, not long after the school started transitioning from all boys to a coeducational day school. May 26 2022 The U.S. Rise National Field Hockey Team swept Canada (4-0) in the U18 competition, and EA field hockey standouts Charly Bruder '23 and Macy Szukics '22 helped lead the way. The lacrosse/field hockey duality appeals to Ventresca, a Northwestern lacrosse commit. The squad earned impressive wins over The Pennington School and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. Its kind of weird now that were the seniors and applying them with everyone else. I love playing with Charly because I have a lot of trust in her, Ventresca said. 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. From there, it was a test of nerves and will. After competing in Chula Vista, CA in February, Charly and Macy were selected to the Rise Women's National Team. 1785 Bishop White DriveNewtown Square, PA 19073, EA Field Hockey Players Help USA Sweep Canada. 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. EA went on to beat Notre Dame againduring the semifinal round of the PAISAA tournament. View Full Bio. It was a true team effort with 14 players scoring 118 goals and 72 assists. 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. On Nov. 11, the girls beat AIS for the third time on EA/AIS Day during sudden death overtimeto helpsecure the Banner. Fee was a standout. It always sucks to not score first because normally when teams score first it gives them a head start and the other team starts to feel sorry for themselves but that is not our team, said Sessa, who also had an assist. 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. 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 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. Athletic Clubs and Programs Ice Hockey - Varsity Coach: Steven Schuh- Email About EA Ice Hockey: The EA Ice Hockey Team earned a second-place finish in Inter-Ac League in 2013-14 and 2017-2018 In 2014-15, 2012-13, and 2011-12, EA earned third-place finishes in the Inter-Ac. Were still trying to get everyone used to playing together, but I feel like were doing a great job, Schumacher said. Head Coach. Phillips Academy Field Hockey, or PAFH, is recognized as one of the top programs in NEPSAC. We were not going to lose. EAFH won its 5th PAISAA Championship and 14th Inter-Ac title! It was Buggys last game as EA head coach. 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. 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. Thats just how EA is.. 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. Aquatics Program. We were not going to allow it.. Jackie Kane. 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) Sessa ran out the final seconds to touch off a wild celebration, much of which was centered around Buggy, and rightfully so. Above all, we ask our athletes to win and lose with class and dignity and hold them to the highest standards of sportsmanship. The official 2022 Field Hockey Roster for the Fairfield University Stags . Assistant Coach. 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. View Full Bio. (Owen McCue - MediaNews Group) In the mid-1980s, the school hired former Olympian Gina Buggy to take over the girls athletic program. 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