Spring team awards and NEPSAC honorees announced

The Exeter Athletics Department is excited to announce individual team award winners and those student-athletes who have been honored by the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) for their contributions during the 2023 spring season.

These student-athletes were impact players on their teams throughout the season. They are highly skilled athletes, dedicated leaders, and have proven to be among the best in New England. Below is the list of Exeter team awards and All-NEPSAC honorees.

Class Awards
The Yale Cup, awarded each year by the Aurelian Honor Society of Yale University to that member of the senior class who best combines the highest standards of character and leadership with excellence in his studies and in athletics.
Nathan Puchalski ‘23

The Ruth and Paul Sadler ’23 Cup, awarded each year to that member of the senior class who best combines the highest standards of character and leadership with excellence in her studies and in Athletics.
Eden Welch ‘23

Philip Curtis Goodwin ’25 Athletic Award, award to the four-year student who best embodies the qualities of sportsmanship and participation.
Samantha Smith ‘23
Cameron Guthrie ‘23

Baseball
Dana J.P. Wingate Memorial Baseball Trophy, for excellence on the diamond.
Gabriel Marcoux ‘23

All-NESPSAC Honorable Mention
Gabe Marcoux ’23

Boys Crew
Charles M. Swift Coaches’ Trophy, awarded annually to that senior who in spirit and action has done most to enhance the traditions of Boys’ Rowing at Exeter.
Ryan Kim ‘23

The Philip A. Lyster Award, Given annually to that athlete who best exemplify Phil Lyster’s gifts as PEA Boatman to Exeter Rowing: encouragement, humor, enthusiasm and commitment to teamwork.
Haakon Kohler ‘23

Girls Crew
E. Chandler Sanborn Trophy, awarded annually to that senior who in spirit and action has done most to enhance the tradition of Girls’ Rowing at Exeter.
Matilda Damon ‘23

Cycling
Rider of the Year
William Lu ‘24

Golf
J. Eric Shellabarger Memorial Golf Trophy
Morgan Smith ‘23
Michael Nardone ‘24

NEPSAC Girls Golf MVP
Morgan Smith ‘23

All-NEPSAC
Morgan Smith ’23
Angelina Gong ’25
Ananya Ray ‘26

Boys Lacrosse
Joseph T. Gifford Memorial Lacrosse Trophy, Most Valuable Player.
Ryan Nagle ’23
Aidan Olazabal ‘24

Class of 1947 Robert W. Kesler ‘47 (Hon), Boys’ Lacrosse Award, awarded to a deserving player who by his/her daily performance and overall commitment to Exeter Lacrosse best typifies the spirit and dedication for which coach Kesler is remembered.
Aidan Olazabal ‘24

All-NEPSAC
Ryan Nagle ’23
Aidan Olazabal ‘24

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Drew McClutchy ’23
Casey Realini ’23

Girls Lacrosse
Holleran Family Girls’ Lacrosse Most Valuable Player, awarded annually to that player who best embodies leadership, team spirit, and excellence in performance.
Eden Welch ‘23

Class of 1947 Robert W. Kesler ‘47 (Hon), Boys’ Lacrosse Award, awarded to a deserving player who by his/her daily performance and overall commitment to Exeter Lacrosse best typifies the spirit and dedication for which coach Kesler is remembered.
Allie Bell ‘25

All-NEPSAC
Eden Welch ‘23
Allie Bell ’25

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Hannah Hoyt ‘25
Esme Shields ‘24

Softball
Softball Most Valuable Member
Haley Alden ‘24

All-NEPSAC
Haley Alden ‘24

Boys Tennis
Arthur H. Lockett Memorial Tennis Trophy, Most Valuable Player.
Clark Pearson ‘23

Girls Tennis
Girls Tennis Most Valuable Member
Cassia Lee ‘25

Boys Track and Field
Stephen Potter Memorial Outdoor Track Trophy, Leadership, Team Spirit, and Excellence in Performance.
Jaylen Bennett ‘25
Byron Grevious ‘24

NEPSAC Division I MVP
Byron Grevious ‘24

All-NEPSAC
Dylan Almeyda ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – High Jump     
Mateo Bango ’23 – All-NEPSAC – 3000m
Tanner Boulden – ’24 – All-NEPSAC – Javelin
Jaylen Bennett ‘25 – All-NEPSAC – 200m, 400m                  
Oliver Brandes ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – 800m                
Owen Dudley ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – 800m  
Jackson Giampa ’23 – All-NEPSAC – Long Jump, Triple Jump         
Byron Grevious ‘24 – All-NEPSAC – 1500m, 3000m            
Edward Hawkson ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – 100m           
Max Lacombe ‘24 – All-NEPSAC – 1500m               
Maxwell Li ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – 300m Hurdles       
Gbemiga Salu ’23 – All-NEPSAC – Discus
Brandon Wong ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – 100m

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Tanner Boulden ’24 – Honorable Mention – Shot Put
Charles Clavel ‘25 – Honorable Mention – 400m
Ethan Driscoll ‘23– Honorable Mention – Shot Put
Cordel Epale ’24 – Honorable Mention – High Jump
Carter Johnson ‘26 – Honorable Mention – Javelin            
Maxwell Li ‘23 – Honorable Mention – 110 Hurdles

Girls Track and Field
Girls Track Most Valuable Member
Tenley Nelson ‘24

All-NEPSAC
Tenley Nelson ‘24 – All-NEPSAC – 800m, 1500m
Daria Ivanova ‘24 – All-NEPSAC – 3000m
Annika Finelli ’24 – All-NEPSAC – 3000m
Jannah Maguire ’25 – All-NEPSAC – 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles
Willa Hock ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – 300m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Ina Mason ‘23 – All-NEPSAC – Pole Vault
Sydney Anderson ‘24 – All-NEPSAC – Shot Put

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Sydney Anderson ‘24 – Honorable Mention – Discus

Boys Volleyball
Boys Volleyball Most Valuable Members
Rodrigo Spinola e Castro ‘23
Arhon Strauss ‘23

Girls Water Polo
Most Valuable Member, Girls’ Water Polo Team 
Claire Fu ‘23

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Sophie Phelps ’25