Phillips Exeter Academy handed Andover Girls Cross Country its first loss of this season, sweeping the top five spots to post a 31-25 margin of defeat. Although Samantha Valentine ’17 and Michaela Jones ’18 had swept the top two spots in every race for Andover this season, the duo was outmatched by Exeter’s runners, and…
Football
Andover Football Offense Shines in Second Straight Victory
By Amiri Tulloch
Led by three touchdowns from running back Post-Graduate (PG) T.J. Urbanik ’17, Andover Football defeated Worcester Academy 34-28 on Saturday. This victory improved Andover’s record to 2-5 on the season. Andover’s offense excelled, with strong individual performances contributing to the team’s overall success. Urbanik had a season high of 204 total yards from scrimmage with…
Boys Soccer
Andover Boys Soccer Bounce Back with Two Shutouts
By Isabelle Dibenedetto
Co-Captain Henry Meyerrose ’17 earned a penalty kick for Andover Boys Soccer after being tackled in the 18-yard box. Taking the penalty kick, Co-Captain Peter Heckendorn ’17 sent the ball soaring into the top-right corner, putting Andover ahead of Kimball Union Academy last Saturday. With the rest of the game scoreless, Andover defeated KUA 1-0….
Girls Volleyball
Andover Girls Volleyball Secure Third Consecutive Win
By Jacob Buehler
With her team down 18-21 in the third set, Claudia Leopold ’18 determinedly stepped to the service line and served five straight victorious points in a row. This fantastic run led to Andover capturing the third set and securing a lead. The team would eventually defeat Milton 3-1, extending its winning streak to three games….
Football
Head Coach Feature: Head Coach Leon Modeste
By Katherine McIntire
Over his 29-year coaching career for Andover Football, Head Coach Leon Modeste has accrued an impressive total of four New England Championships. Modeste’s coaching philosophy has changed over the course of his tenure at Andover. Originally, he led his team the way he thought was best. Since then, Modeste has transitioned to allow more suggestions…