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At Friday’s ceremony, a half-dozen DA seniors will make official their plans to compete in college: Will Cooley (diving, Columbia University), Evelyn Guyer (lacrosse, Lafayette College), Peter Morano (soccer, High Point University), Kyla Newkirk (lacrosse, Howard University), Evan Pfeil (track and field, Davidson College) and Karson Yon ’24 (soccer, University of Minnesota).

Read More about Fall Signing Day Preview: Six Cavaliers Celebrate Division I Commitments

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS! The girls golf team clinched its second consecutive state title Tuesday thanks in no small part to Jenna Kim ’27, who repeated as the individual state champion. Buoyed by standout performances from Saia Rampersaud ’25 and Chloe French ’25, the Cavaliers won by a staggering 61 strokes, while Kim humbled a golf course that was set up specifically to challenge her mettle. 

Read More about DA Girls Golf Team, Jenna Kim Repeat as State Champions

The fall season concluded with a pair of deep playoff runs from the girls tennis and boys soccer teams. Meanwhile, the girls volleyball team nearly pulled off a miraculous fifth-set comeback in its final match of the season, and the cross-country team will compete in its state meet Friday.

Read More about Fall Sports Postseason Recap: A State Title, And Pair of Semifinal Berths, Highlight Playoffs for Cavs

Among this week’s highlights: Impressive results in two major events for the No. 1-ranked girls golf team and a look ahead to exciting events like Friday’s volleyball CavDome and Tuesday’s Fall Frenzy. Plus, our Cavs in College Spotlight features Middlebury field hockey’s Katherine Lantzy ’21. 

Read More about Cavs Corner, Sept. 21