Athletic Acclaim for Fall Sports Athletes

During the program, cross country, field hockey, tennis, and volleyball team members received certificates, and varsity athletes got their letters. Each coach said a few words about their team’s season and presented individual awards. Particularly exciting was the announcement of 12 athletes who earned All-Greater Piedmont Athletic Conference (GPAC) honors! Director of Riding Kate Worsham and Associate Directors of Riding Kendall Bear and Allie Pelz also awarded unique seasonal prizes.

Foxcroft's fall teams finished a strong season this month, with a highlight being Varsity Tennis winning their second consecutive Greater Piedmont Athletic Conference Championship! The team continued their season into the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) state tournament, falling to Norfolk Collegiate in the quarterfinal game. VISAA tournament play also ended for GPAC runner-up Varsity Field Hockey with a loss to Cape Henry Collegiate in the quarterfinals. Varsity Volleyball unfortunately lost in the GPAC quarterfinals. Cross Country runs in their state meet today. Congratulations to all of our athletes on a fine season!

A complete list of honors follows. Thank you to everyone who made the evening a grand success, especially Athletic Director Michelle Woodruff, Assistant Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer Mairin Wood, and the PA for the delicious and plentiful desserts. 

VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY (Coaches: Michelle Woodruff, Ellie Wicht ’23)
All-GPAC First Team: Patty A. ’25, Ava P. ’26, Grace P. ’24, Flora W. ’25

Most Valuable Player: Flora W. ’25
Coaches’ Award: Ava P. ’26, Grace P. ’24
Defensive Player of the Year: Patty A. ’25
Most Improved Players: Margaret P. ’25, Irene M.D. ’26

VARSITY TENNIS (Coaches: Michael Ryon and Susan Spector)
All-GPAC First Team: Caroline C. ’24 and Elizabeth V. ’24
All-GPAC Second Team: Flora H. ’25, Penelope M. ’25, Juliana R. ’24

Coaches' Award: Flora H. ’25
Most Improved Player: Mimi H-L. ’26
Outstanding Performance Award: Elizabeth V. ’24
Most Valuable Player: Caroline C. ’24

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (Coaches: Steve McCarty and Corinne Kahler)
All-GPAC First Team: Sarah F. ’24
All-GPAC Honorable Mention: Eva C. ’24 and Addie A. ’25

Most Valuable Player: Sarah F. ’24
Coaches' Award: Ruby D. ’25
Most Improved Player: Ava D. ’26
Most Improved Player: Kaylen R. ’26

CROSS COUNTRY (Coaches: Zella Davis, Erika Page, Emma Cesar)
Coaches' Award: Emili R. ’24
Most Improved Runner: Raquel L. ’25
Rookie of the Year: Madison R. ’27
Courage Award: Sandra R. ’25

JV TENNIS (Coaches: Alexis Hall ’12 and Alexandra Barrett)
Rookie of the Year: Nia M. ’27
Coaches' Award: Ellie W. ’27
Queens of the Court (most dynamic doubles pairing): Kate G. ’26 & Gigi L. ’25
Queens of the Court (most dynamic doubles pairing): Wawa C. ’25 & Eunice W. ’25
The Helen Ventikos Emerging Leader Award: Bella F. ’24

JV VOLLEYBALL (Coaches: Vilma Riestra and Megan Barrett)
Coaches' Award: Khujusta N. ’24
Most Improved Player: Chayla G. ’25
Most Valuable Player: Moriah F. ’24

RIDING (Instructors: Kate Worsham, Kendall Bear, and Allie Pelz)
All In Award: Adriana K. ’24
Leap of Faith Award: Patty A. ’25
Dedication & Discipline Award: Maddie K. ’26