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Fall Athletes Celebrated at Awards Banquet
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Fall Banquet

Blair’s fall athletes and coaches capped off another great season at the athletic awards banquet on November 12. Throughout the evening, the Bucs celebrated team and individual accomplishments, as well as the School’s tie with Peddie for the coveted Kelley-Potter Cup. Highlights of the season include the varsity girls’ soccer team’s first-ever Mid-Atlantic Prep League championship and the varsity field hockey team’s fourth-consecutive New Jersey prep “A” second-place trophy.

Director of Athletics Paul Clavel ’88 commended all the athletes for an outstanding season of teamwork and sportsmanship, and team captains shared reflections on their seasons. The evening concluded with recognition of outstanding individual athletes by each team coach. The following awards were presented:

Pierce Cross Country Trophy: William Arnold ’19

Pierce Cross Country Trophy: Margaret Dericks ’22

Pierce Cross Country Trophy: Corrine Wilm ’21

Blair Field Hockey Prize: Abigail Kreider ’19

Marcial Tennis Award: Rachel Ninomiya ’19

Blair Volleyball Award: Maruta Sipols ’19

Blair Soccer Award: Kerem Ayhan ’19

Blair Soccer Award: Thomas Robinson ’19

Blair Soccer Award: Rebecca Groseibl ’20

Blair Soccer Award: Emma Nolan ’20

Brooks Football Prize: Owen Trephan ’19

Frere Football Award: Nolan Hogue ’19

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