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At the Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony, the Portsmouth Abbey community gathered to reflect on an outstanding season built around the school year’s theme, “Dare To Be.” The athletic director opened by reminding students that true growth happens outside comfort zones and praised everyone for embracing that challenge throughout the fall. He called the fall season a success and urged continued effort in winter and spring.
Gratitude was extended first to the athletic department staff—Ms. DellaRusso, Mr. Wood, Mr. Howell, Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. Hobbes, and new member Mr. Hooper (Mr. Milmoe's puppy)—for their tireless work and support. Coaches were recognized for prioritizing student-athlete development over wins alone and for helping athletes take meaningful risks. Activity leaders received applause for offering diverse afternoon programs, from the fall play and horseback riding to community service and music, that have left lasting impacts on participants. Finally, the student-athletes themselves were celebrated for their full effort and the lifelong memories created with teammates and coaches.
athletic director’s Top 10 Raven Moments of the fall:
10: Mrs. Forbes’ hands-on training sessions (Stop the Bleed and Narcan Training, Fire and Rescue demonstrations).
9: Brigid Dowd’s commanding performance in the hilarious and thrilling fall play, "Mrs. Holmes."
8: Boys JVB soccer’s home victory over St. George’s, led by Wolfe Waters, Thomas Slye, and Coach Zelden’s squad.
7: Girls Varsity and JV volleyball sweeping Berwick Academy with visible player growth and coaching passion.
6: Senior Day for boys varsity golf—the most talented team Coach McCarthy has ever coached at the Abbey.
5: Boys varsity soccer defeating rival Pingree twice.
4: Clare Jette’s standout performance at New Englands, leading cross-country to a runner-up finish.
3: Varsity field hockey’s intense overtime battle against Winsor in the EIL semifinals, showcasing team unity under Coach DellaRusso.
2: Football’s overtime win over St. George’s—highlighted by Coach Dunbar scooting into the celebration.
1: Clara Corbin’s penalty-kick save and girls varsity soccer’s EIL playoff victory over Newton Country Day, capping a season four years in the making.
Cross Country
(L-r) Tori Ciampi, Lyla Fennelly, Clare Jette, Peter Devaney, Avery Howell, Joey Leverault, Max Maskara, Jake Maycock.
BOYS
Coaches Award: Avery Howell '28
MIP: Jack Zelden '28
Captains Elect: Will be announced at a later date
EIL Record: 5-3
EIL All League: Avery Howell, Peter Devaney '29, Jake Maycock '28, Joey Leverault '26
EIL Honorable Mention: Karl Frankovitch '28, Max Maskara '28
All NEPSAC HM: Avery Howell '28, Peter Devaney '29, Jake Maycock '28
GIRLS
Coaches Award: Clare Jette '26
MIP: Tori Ciampi '27
Captains Elect: Will be announced at a later date
EIL Record: 6-4
EIL All League: Clare Jette '26, Brooke Marston '27, Tori Ciampi '27
EIL All League HM: Lyla Fennelly '28, Grace Healey '29
NEPSTA All League: Clare Jette '26, Tori Ciampi '27, Lyla Fennelly '28
NEPSTA HM: Brooke Marston '27
(L-r) Ainsley Callahan, Kendra Michaels, Megan O'Connor, Kasey Bernat, Anna Hutton and Mabel Harlan.
Field Hockey
Gontarz Girls Field Hockey Trophy: Megan O’Connor '26
MIP: Kendra Michaels '28
Captains Elect: Mabel Harlan '27, Anna Hutton '27, Lexi Taylor '27
Overall Record: 12-9 Qualified for NEPSAC Class C Tournament #4 Seed
EIL Record: 8-3 Qualified for EIL Tournament. Tied for 2nd place.
EIL All League: Kasey Bernat '26, Megan O’Connor '26, Anna Hutton '27
EIL All-League HM: Mabel Harlan '27, Ainsley Callahan '29
All NEPSAC: Announced at later date
All NEPSAC HM: Announced at later date
EIL Coach of the Year: Julia DellaRusso
(L-r) Reegan Applebee, Zach Chatterton, Michael Biehn, Brayden Cummins, Justin Marques, Ethan Patulli, Jeremiah Davidson, Liam Daly and Chase Everett.
Football
John M Hogan Football Trophy: Justin Marques '26
Coen MIP Award: Michael Biehn '27
Captains Elect: Will be announced at a later date
Overall Record: 4-4
All NEPSAC: Will be announced at a later date
All NEPSAC HM: Will be announced at a later date
All Evergreen: Justin Marques-RB '26, Brayden Cummins '28
(L-r) Coach Sebastian Gonzalez, Shane Roman, Drake Almeida, Jack Rapagna, Keynan Musingo and Joaquin Casas.
Boys Soccer
Williams Franklin Sands Memorial Soccer Trophy: Keynan Musingo '26
MIP: Jack Rapagna '26
Captains Elect: Samuel Bishop Grande '27 and Nicolas De Nitto '27
Overall Record: 10-4-4 EIL Record: 7-1-2
EIL All League: Keynan Musingo '26, Drake Almeida '26, Liam Caldwell '26
EIL HM: Luca Donadio '26 and Sebastian Kamdani '26
All NEPSAC: Will be Announced at a later date
All NEPSAC HM: Will be announced at a later date
(L-r) Clara Corbin, Jessy Rivera, Jenny Rivera, Tessa Reid, Lindsey Babine, Hannah Pilotte and Paisley Rosa.
Girls Soccer
Hannaford Girls Soccer Trophy: Jenny Rivera '26
MIP: Clara Corbin '26
Captains Elect: Hannah Pilotte '28 and Lindsey Babine '27
Overall Record EIL Record: 11-1-1
Class C Regular Season Record: 10-0-1 (1 goal against)
EIL Regular Season Runner Up
EIL Tournament Runner Up
NEPSAC #3 Seed
EIL All League: Jenny Rivera '26, Jessy Rivera '26, Tessa Reid '26
EIL HM: Paisley Rosa '26, Hannah Pilotte '28
All NEPSAC: Will be Announced at a later date
All NEPSAC HM: Will be Announced at a later date
EIL Coach of the Year: Dr. Stephen Zins
EIL Player of the Year: Jenny Rivera '26
(L-r) Harrison Gerrior, Jay Keenan, Charles Winston, Jack Dring and Ethan Gerrior.
Boys Golf
Coaches Award: Ethen Gerrior '26
MIP: Jack Dring '26
Captains Elect: Charlie Winston '28
Overall Record: 12-2
EIL Record: 10-2
(L-r) Taylor Tambaschi, Elle Martin, Charlotte Spencer, Brooklyn Murphy and Sophia Connaughton.
Volleyball
Coaches Award: Charlotte Spencer '26
MIP: Sophia Connaughton '28
Captains Elect: Nicole Kouassi-Brou '28 and Brooklyn Murphy '27
Overall Record EIL Record 3-9
EIL All League: Elle Martin '26
EIL All League HM: Brooklyn Murphy '27
All NEPSAC HM: will be announced a a later date
JV Awards
The Portsmouth Abbey JV Award is given to the athlete who best demonstrates the spirit of Abbey Athletics. The award recognizes hard work, individual improvement, sportsmanship and a willingness to do what is best for the team.
JV Field Hockey: Lily Servidea '27
Boys JVA Soccer: Konnor Kempenaar-Doyle '27
Boys JVB Soccer: Max Schunder '29
Girls JV Soccer: Elizabeth Parker '28
JV Volleyball: Taylor Tambaschi '29
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