Athletics

HONEYBEARS IN 2020 ACHIEVEMENTS Honeybear athletics enjoyed fall and winter sports seasons full of celebratory moments of teamwork and success. 1. The cross country program had a standout season at all levels. The 5th/6th Grade Team won the HVAC Jr Championship, the Middle School team placed 2nd in the HVAC Championship, and the Varsity team finished as state runners up. 2. The Varsity Volleyball Team won the DII-AA Middle Region Championship and went on to the state semifinals. 3. Rowers Evelyn Trost and Grace Lebo won their Youth 2 event at the Music City Head Race. 4. The Middle School Swimming and Diving Team won the HVAC Championship and the MTHSSA Championship for the second year in a row. 5. The Upper School Swimming & Diving Team won their 23rd consecutive region championship and shined in the TISCA State Championships, finishing in 2nd place. Gretchen Walsh

broke the national high school record in the 50 free and 100 free, earning her TISCA Swimmer of the Year. The team combined to win 6 events and coach Polly Linden was named TISCA Coach of the Year. 6. The Upper School Rifle Team took home the silver team medal in the Tennessee State High School 3 PAR match.

The Harpeth Hall Athletic Program has soared into the new decade with an all-time high in student partici- pation. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association State of Play 2018, only 37% of children ages 6-12 play team sports on a regular basis. Harpeth Hall aims to be countercultural in this regard, encouraging students to participate in multiple sports throughout the school year as well as offering year round strength and conditioning opportunities. Athletic Director Karen Sutton elaborates:

“Athletics is an important part of the overall educational experience at Harpeth Hall, and it plays a vital role in our vibrant school atmosphere. While our program is steeped in tradition and success, we also value the importance of affording our students the opportunity to be a part of a team. Athletics is optional for our students, and we are thrilled that more than 65% of our Upper School and 91% of our Middle School

students play one or more sports. ” — KAREN SUTTON, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Scholar-Athletes to Compete at the College Level Harpeth Hall proudly recognized seven student-athletes who signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) on National Signing Day. Seven outstanding student-athletes and their families were recognized on November 13th, the first day of the early signing period. Director of Athletics Karen Sutton welcomed the students, families and all in attendance at the special assembly. “We are so proud of our senior student-athletes who signed letters of intent today,” she said. “These seven girls are game changers, record setters, trail blazers, and while they are all impressive athletes, they are equally impressive students and teammates.” Congratulations to the following Harpeth Hall seniors who are committing to play their sport at the Division 1 college level.

Leelee Denton U.S. Naval Academy • Lacrosse Emari Frazier Louisiana State University • Softball Grace Lebo University of Virginia • Rowing Annie Taylor U.S. Naval Academy • Track & Field Alex Walsh University of Virginia • Swimming Jamison White University of New Hampshire • Volleyball Chloe Wilson Wake Forest University • Volleyball

We are so proud of our student-athletes and wish them all the best!