Cuyler Sparks ’27:
Scoring six three-pointers against Groton on December 20, Girls Basketball player Cuyler Sparks ’27 set a new school record for the most three-pointers made in a single game. Beyond her impressive three-point shooting, Sparks totaled 20 points, seven rebounds, and one steal, helping lead her team to a decisive 56-42 victory. Shooting from various spots around the three-point line, Sparks displayed her versatility and scoring range. This season, Sparks has averaged 2.1 three-pointers per game and 8.1 points per game, solidifying her place as one of the team’s top scorers.
Julian Rios ’26 & Dani Nugent ’25
Recently, USA Wrestling updated its national rankings, positioning Wrestling Co-Captains Danielle Nugent ’25 and Julian Rios ’26 among the top ten in their weight classes. Nugent is now ranked third in her weight class — 140 pounds — while Rios is ninth among 113-pound boys U.S. wrestlers. Their rankings follow the Beast of the East Tournament, where — in their respective weight and gendered divisions — Nugent won first place and Rios finished in the semi-finals at third.
Boston Globe’s All-Scholastic list:
In light of the 2024-25 season end, “The Boston Globe” named four Andover athletes to its All-Scholastic list: Girls Soccer Co-Captain Emily Mara ’25, Boys Soccer Co-Captain Jack Alexander ’25, Boys Cross Country Co-Captain Tam Gavenas ’25, and Molly Boyle ’25 — Co-Captain of both Girls Field Hockey and Ice Hockey. The award commends New England’s top-performing high-school competitors in fall athletics.
Emily Mara ’25:
In her last season at Andover, Mara has proved a crucial member of Girls Varsity Soccer (GVS), both as a player and Co-Captain. She broke the GVS record for best single-game performance when she scored four times and assisted three goals against Tabor on September 28. She also led her team to a sixth-seed position in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Girls Soccer playoffs. Additionally, Mara was selected as a United Soccer High School All-American, United Soccer All-Region, All-State, and NEPSAC All-Star. Mara is currently set to play Division I soccer at Boston College.
Molly Boyle ’25:
This fall, Boyle led Girls Field Hockey (PAFH) to an undefeated season and a NEPSAC championship. Over her four years at Andover, Boyle has already earned numerous accolades: in 2024, she was named NEPSAC Class A Player of the Year; in 2024 and 2023, NFHCA All-Regional, and 2023 Max Field Hockey All-Regional. Additionally, she led PAFH in goals in 2024 and 2023. Next year, Boyle will continue her athletic career playing Division I Ice Hockey at Yale University.
Jack Alexander ’25:
In his Senior year, Boys Soccer Co-Captain and goalkeeper Jack Alexander was named All-NEPSAC. He will continue to pursue soccer at Grinnell College, a Division III program. As a starting goalkeeper for the past three seasons and Co-Captain during the 2024 season, Alexander helped lead his team to an impressive record.
Tam Gavenas ’25:
Gavenas certainly shone in his final season of high school cross country, capping it with a championship win against the 40 top U.S. high school runners at the 2024 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals. He has also placed amongst the top performers at various other national-level track and cross country competitions. Towards the end of his 2024 Outdoor Track season, Gavenas placed third at New Balance Nationals Outdoor, a highly regarded national track competition. He currently holds a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with COROS, a sports watch brand. Since concluding his 2024 Cross Country, Gavenas won the two-mile race at The Winter Beantown Classic, finishing with a time of 9:04.03. Next year, he will be running Track & Field and Cross Country at Harvard University. He is currently entered in the GBTC invitational at Harvard and will race this Sunday.
