2020-2021 Athletics Highlights Going Yard in a Suit and Tie On a crisp fall day, Head of School Dr. Randy Bertin (a former high school and college player) impressed Cushing students with a display of power during an impromptu batting practice session. A Ring Ceremony was held for the Varsity Girls Ice Hockey 2020 NEPSAC champions
The story of 2020-21 Cushing Athletics is
While many winter sports were able to
one of adaptability and a measured return
play a handful of games, by spring many
to normalcy. Over the course of the year,
Cushing teams were able to compete in half-
Cushing was gradually able to add in regular
seasons with outside competition (limited
outside competition—where fall teams were
to weekends). Here are some spring
limited to intrasquad scrimmages, winter
highlights:
and spring sports were able to open up and actively compete in shortened seasons.
Varsity Softball went 10-0! Big wins against Andover, Winchendon,
Through it all, the Athletic Department
Wilbraham, Williston, Deerfield, and
focused on maintaining athletic routines—
Worcester Academy.
incorporating evolving regulations into daily team practice, holding “Purple vs.
Varsity Baseball featured three
White” intrasquad scrimmage experiences
Honorable Mention All New England
in lieu of interscholastic competition, and
players: Dan Sheeran ’21, Justin
finding ways to make the best of challenging
Masteralexis ’22, and Jarrad Coyne ’21.
circumstances. Varsity Volleyball, for instance, played their first-ever outdoor match!
Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse had two All
To honor seniors, on behalf of the Athletics Department, each studentathlete is given a banner with their name and graduating year as well as a commemorative photo in uniform.
NEPSAC players, Shea Verrier ’21 and Kloe A key focus for the year was on designing
Martin ’21, and one honorable mention:
creative outlets for team building. In the
Julia Cole ’21.
fall, a hotly contested and well-attended Faculty/Staff vs. Varsity Softball game
We’re incredibly proud of all of our student-
kicked off the first of many competitive
athletes this season—and were particularly
campus gatherings, including a number
pleased that each of our teams was able
of intrasquad matches—Varsity Baseball
to celebrate Senior Day in person and
vs. Varsity Boys’ Basketball produced some
surrounded by teammates and families.
particularly compelling action.
ROLL PENS!
The Emergence of Streaming Video For 2021-22, Cushing is investing in the HUDL platform to help automate athletic livestream broadcasts. The new technology will not only provide more
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Schedule:
cushing.org/athletics
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Live webcasts:
cushing.org/live
Video:
youtube.com/cushingacademy
consistent livestream coverage, but also give coaches and players a new tool with which to review and analyze practice, game film, and video analytics.
