Boys’ Hockey 

The boys’ varsity hockey team has a lot of pressure on them as they look to repeat their heroic Division II state title run last year, which culminated in an unforgettable comeback win against Tewksbury High School at TD Garden. The team started the season well by winning the Michael “Gio” Giordano Tournament, but have recently suffered three losses in a row.

Girls’ Hockey

After losing five seniors, moving up in leagues and sustaining some major injuries, the girl’s hockey team looks a little different this year; however, the girls have taken the changes in stride, coming out with a few key victories against St. Mary’s High School and Lincoln Sudbury High School. Angela Wells (III), a star sophomore on the team, commented that the new league poses a challenge compared to previous years. She says, “We are working towards continuing our team chemistry on and off the ice, working hard to improve. We hope to get some big wins in our upcoming games and continue preparing for the state tournament.” With states in mind, the Wolfpack is pushing harder than ever to gain some more victories and end the season with a winning record.

Boys’ Swim

The boys’ swim season is well underway as the team has already qualified for states and sectionals with their times. Captain Caleb Kohn (I) says that despite “a very packed schedule, we’ve been able to adapt and found that we have responded well to adversity and continue to push each other to work harder.”

The team has shown improvement in the water, but for six-year BLS swimmers like Kohn, Cal Hale (I) and Tony Zhang (I), the team is more like a family. Kohn, who also plays soccer for the Wolfpack, claims, “There are few teams at BLS with such a supportive atmosphere [likely because] the intense nature of swimming means that we stick together and become a family.” These long-term friendships that the team has created have been an essential part of their success this season.

Boys’ Basketball

The Boston Latin School boys’ basketball team has been off to a fantastic start as their record is currently 10-1 after going eight games without a loss. Json Skelton (IV) notes that just after winter break, the team “unfortunately had a heartbreaking game where we lost on a buzzer-beater to Waltham.”

The team has bounced back, however, and most recently won an electric overtime game against Westford Academy, a Dual County League rival. Yakub Fiin (I) had a game high of 19 points. Fiin says, “The team is so connected, chemistry wise, we put in the hard work in practice, and the coach makes sure we run every day. But when it’s game time, we’re locked in.” On every team, it is important to have strong leadership and experience, and that is especially true for the boys’ basketball seniors. Fiin says he is eager to leave his mark on the program and show his capabilities, a sentiment that is shared by all the seniors on the team as the squad continues their push for a run into the Division I playoffs.

Girls’ Basketball

Since the team lost only one senior last year, the BLS girls’ varsity basketball team has remained largely the same. This continuity has been a key factor in their success, allowing the team to build on last year’s foundation. With a thrilling one-point win against Waltham on January 17, aided largely by Chisom Jones’s (III) 36 points, the Wolfpack looks ahead to the rest of the season with determination.

Mia Saravelas (II), who has been a part of the program for four years, comments, “We are proud of the hard work we’ve put in so far and we’ve seen major improvements so we’re looking forward to what the rest of the season brings!”

Cheer

The cheer team has had an exciting start to their season as they make the transition from football games to basketball games. Lina Walsh (III) shares, “The season has been going well, we’ve been supporting the basketball teams at their games and working hard to prepare for the upcoming competitions!” With their electric chants, the girls have been a constant source of support for the basketball programs. Determined to replicate the success of their fall season, the team has been working hard. Off of the court, the girls are putting in work to perfect their routines for the upcoming competition season.

Boys’ Track and Field

The boys’ track and field team has had an amazing start to their season with a strong 3-1 record. They have seen a lot of promise from their younger athletes supported by the experience of their upperclassmen. On December 17, the boys’ distance medley relay qualified for nationals with a showstopping time, currently ranked eighth in the nation this year. The boys’ long jump relay also had a great day, with a school record from Lateef Lawal (I) and overall placement of eighth at State Relays. Team captain Bilal Elhaji (I) comments, “The season’s been going well so far. Keeping everyone focused has been important as we’ve come off a few good wins. We’re looking forward to the bigger, more important races to come in the championship season.” Following a dominant win against Waltham on January 15 and the addition of more qualifying times for the upcoming conference championship, the boys are optimistic about securing their third consecutive indoor conference title.

Girls’ Track and Field

The girls’ track and field team wrapped up a strong regular season with a 3-2 record, highlighting their hard work and determination. Rachel Starr (I), one of the three captains, expressed pride and admiration for the unity within the team. This season, the athletes made a concerted effort to support one another across both track and field events. With the addition of a new throws coach, the team is stronger than ever. The shot put squad has swept the event at two meets for the first time in program history, further showcasing the team’s growing depth. Starr remarks, “Finishing with a winning season would be a great reflection of the depth we’ve built this year in throws, jumps, sprints and distance.” Now, the focus shifts to the postseason as the team prepares for the conference championships and looks ahead to divisionals.

Wrestling

The wrestling team has started this season off admirably under Head Coach Jeffrey Gibbons. The team came back from break strong as they competed in the Weymouth Invitational tournament. James Snape (IV) says the team “placed fifth out of 22 teams at the Weymouth Invitational. Despite losing many seniors last year, we’re coming back strong this year.” Landing in the top quarter of schools was certainly an impressive performance from the Wolfpack. The Wolfpack is having a good season and will likely only improve in the coming years.