Support the HS hockey team on Monday, February 27 in a winner takes all final match of the season. The puck drops at 6:30 p.m. at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue.
By Christie Laird, Parent of Benton Laird '23 & Cate Laird '26
The High School combined hockey team with Brentwood Academy and Nashville Christian School is one step closer to bringing home the Hine Cup after a 3-1 victory over Centennial High School on Wednesday, February 22.
The team came out of the gate on fire with a goal in the first minute of the game by Benton Laird '23 with assists from Ryan Barrett '24 and Aidan Ozgener '27. Edward Crane '23 added another before the end of the period with an assist from Ryan. Nick Venable '24 was formidable as always on defense and Goalie Jordin Palmeri '23 had a great night with 18 saves.
The team takes on Centennial again in a winner takes all final game on Monday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue. Your support is needed and appreciated. Come cheer on your Tigers!
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.
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