Basketball, Hockey Make Splashes Over Break

The Varsity Basketball Team traveled to West Palm Beach, Fla., during winter break to participate in the Holiday Basketball Classic of the Palm Beaches Invitational. The team finished with an impressive record of 3-0 and won the championship game in the American Division. 

In the opening round of the tournament, the Bulldogs defeated the host school, the Benjamin School (Palm Beach, Fla.) 71-57. In the semifinal game, the team defeated Atlantic High School (Delray, Fla.) 86-74.

For the championship game, the Bulldogs played a well-coached and tough Holy Cross School (Louisville, Ky.) and came out victorious 62-60. The game was back and forth throughout its entirety, but the Bulldogs were able to secure the lead for good during the last two minutes of the game.

Two Bulldogs were recognized for their overall effort and the dominance they displayed during the tournament: Jaylen Wills ’25 was selected to the All-Tournament Team and Grant Polk ’25 was named MVP of the tournament after pouring in 31 points including 5 three-point FG's in the championship game. 

It was quite the showing for the entire team as they bonded on and off the court during their five days in West Palm Beach.

John Grennan ’25, Nils-Erik Kramer ’25 and Charlie Irwin ’25 all made the MAPHL All-Star game over break. The matchup took place on December 21.

Grennan (left) and Kramer (right) pose for a photo on the ice.

Although Irwin was sidelined due to injury, Grennan and Kramer made their presence known on the ice for the Red Team. Both players scored goals as their team won 4-3 in OT.

Congratulations to all three members of the ice hockey program on their honor!