Fall on the Hill featured a competitive and successful season across multiple sports. Cross country athletes delivered strong performances on the trails, mountain bikers navigated demanding courses, and soccer teams competed throughout a challenging schedule. Each program recorded notable results, including key victories and personal bests. Below is a closer look at how each team performed over the course of the season.

Cross Country
The cross country team had a strong season across the Lakes Region, competing in 11 meets and earning multiple wins. The boys secured victories at Cardigan Mountain, KUA, and Brewster, with standout performances from top scorer Will Freda. Their momentum continued at the Lakes Region Championships, where they finished as runner-up, and they went on to place eighth out of 22 teams in their first appearance at the NEPSAC Divisional Championships. The girls team also ended the season on a high note, with numerous personal records at their final race.
Individually, Maggie Twaddell and Will Freda both placed in the top 20 of their NEPSAC races, qualifying for the All-Star meet at St. Mark’s School. Overall, the team showed steady growth and improvement, setting a strong foundation for continued success in the years ahead.

Girls Soccer
Girls soccer saw a major turnaround this season under new coaches Anna Pedreschi and Payton Crowley, who transformed the program and led the team to its first NEPSAC Class D Championship appearance in 20 years. Despite many players identifying their primary sport as something other than soccer, the team embraced a competitive mindset. “All of the girls that don’t identify themselves as soccer players really stepped up this season… it was amazing just to see them so passionate when they were playing,” says Coach Pedreschi.
The team finished 11–8—an impressive leap from winning only one game two seasons ago—driven by steady improvement, strong leadership, and a belief that they could compete with anyone. Pedreschi reflected on the season and the emotional championship run, calling the experience “super fun, super stressful… the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” Although the Rams ultimately fell to Vermont Academy in the final, their growth and renewed team culture marked a milestone season.

Boys Soccer
The boys soccer team began a new chapter this year with the arrival of Coach Ben Diller. Entering the season with what he described as a “let’s see who shows up and hope we can do something with it” mindset, Diller was pleased to see that approach pay off—the team earned its highest number of wins in eight years. He credits much of this success to the players’ growing commitment and positive attitude, noting that several athletes who hadn’t initially considered themselves soccer players showed remarkable buy-in as the season progressed.
By the end of the fall, every player was fully invested, helping Diller establish a strong foundation in his first year on the Hill. With most of the roster set to return, he looks forward to building on this year’s momentum and continuing to develop a talented, competitive group in the seasons ahead.

Mountain Biking
Mountain biking coach Adam Lesser reflected proudly on the team’s season, noting that “we did have big wins and successes even though we didn’t compete directly against other schools.” The riders focused on developing core skills—such as back turns, drops, and jumps—while also building endurance through long group rides. Just as important, Lesser emphasized, was “working on just having fun because that’s what mountain biking’s all about.”
Several riders saw major progress, including Charles Clausen, who climbed from placing in the sixties early in the season to finishing second in his final race. With strong improvement and growing enthusiasm, Lesser expects the program to expand next year, already anticipating a new wave of eager riders ready to take on the trails.

Field Hockey
Field hockey had a tough season, coming away with only a few wins, but the players continued to fight hard and stay united throughout the fall. Assistant Coach Sydney Fascetta noted that maintaining positivity was challenging during a less-successful season, but the captains and older players played an important role in helping the team come together and focus on the positives.
Despite the lack of wins, the team showed significant growth, developing their skills and improving their technique from start to finish. Fascetta expressed optimism for the future, hoping returning players will continue to elevate their skill level and that adding more athletes to the roster will lead to a stronger, more successful season ahead.