Fieldston’s Homecoming has historically been one of the biggest and most exciting sporting events at the school, with alumni, parents and students of all ages coming to cheer on various teams. This year was no different.
Field hockey has had a great season so far, making the Homecoming game even more exciting. Every player was determined to play her hardest. “There was a lot of stress going into the game, but before we started playing, we told ourselves that we just had to keep doing what we had been doing the entire season,” said Maddy Brooks (VI). The team successfully brought in a win against Riverdale in a very exciting game. The players’ technique have developed greatly over the past few weeks and even since last year. Although their new skills have played a great part in advancing the team’s winning record, Lindsay Ravetz (VI) attributes it to something else, as well. “The relationships we’ve developed with one another definitely contributes a lot to the success of our game,” said Ravetz.
Boys varsity soccer defeated Riverdale, which contributed to their winning streak this season. Going into the game, the boys were a little nervous because they knew they had to uphold their winning title, but a few minutes into the game, it was already clear they had nothing to worry about. “The atmosphere was really good during the game,” said Sebastian Murray (VI). “The crowd was cheering us on a lot and it really got us hyped to play our best game.” It was a really fun match to watch, and it was clear that the boys put in a lot of hard work to get where they are both on Homecoming game and throughout the rest of their season. “We knew that coming off of our crazy winning streak we really needed to perform at Homecoming,” said Jason Najjar (VI). “It is always so much fun playing at one of the biggest sporting events at Fieldston. Even though we have been consistently winning in the past, the Homecoming win felt different. We were surrounded by all of our fans and it made the win so much better.”
Girls varsity soccer had a tough loss at Homecoming this year. This past season, the girls have had a really good record compared to previous seasons, and the team feels that this is the first time they have really found their groove as a team. Abby Gewirtz (VI) said, “Riverdale has always been one of our biggest competitors, but we’re playing better than we’ve ever played since I’ve been on the team.” Even though they lost, it was a very exciting game to watch, the score being 0-0 at half time. The team was very disappointed in themselves, but they were also excited that they were able to show the progression they have made in practice and other games. Marie Goldfarb (VI) said, “We’ve been connecting really well during our recent games, so being able to come together on our home field and show everyone what we’ve been working on is really exciting.”
Water polo has had a difficult season this fall, but that did not stop them from trying their hardest going into Homecoming. The game was a tough one but the team noticed all the progress it had made over the course of the season. “Even though we did not have the outcome we would have liked, I’m proud of how the team played at Homecoming,” said Matthew Brown (VI). “It was probably one of the most intense, competitive games we have played all season.”
Volleyball is always a fan favorite and one of the most exciting games to watch at Homecoming. Taking on Riverdale, the team emerged victorious with a 3-1 score. “We were super excited for homecoming. We love it when the crowd shows up and motivates us,” said Annabel Paul (VI). “I think it is always really important for us to remain positive and not let ourselves get too much in our heads if we lose one game in the match. It is more important if we win the entire match, overall.”
Although Fieldston took some tough losses, every single team fought hard, marking another successful homecoming.
