Fall Athletics Wrap-Up: A Season of Championships, Growth, and Outstanding Performances

From Chase Bruggeman, Director of Athletics: The fall athletics season was one of the most successful in recent WIS history, characterized by remarkable teamwork, individual excellence, and an inspiring competitive spirit across all divisions.

Upper School Cross Country
The Upper School Girls Cross Country team achieved a major milestone by capturing the PVAC Championship — our first league title since 2019. Their performance was nothing short of exceptional. For the second year in a row, WIS claimed the individual PVAC championship, with Zoe WIlliamson ’27 earning the well-deserved title of PVAC Runner of the Year. The team demonstrated impressive depth, with four athletes named to the PVAC First-Team All-Conference and two additional runners honored on the Second Team.

The Upper School Boys Cross Country team made tremendous strides throughout the season. Many runners posted personal records, reflecting their dedication, steady improvement, and commitment to supporting one another at practices and meets.

Middle School Cross Country
At the Middle School level, the success continued. The Middle School Girls Cross Country team brought home the PVAC Championship, while the Middle School Boys Cross Country team earned a strong second-place finish. A special congratulations goes to Liza Richardson '31, who won the PVAC and placed 5th at DCSAA, finishing among the best runners in the city.

Girls Varsity Soccer
The Girls Varsity Soccer team continued WIS’s run of excellence, completing an undefeated PVAC season and capturing the PVAC Championship with a 4–1 win over Field. They finished 6th in the DCSAA rankings and advanced to the quarterfinals of the DCSAA playoffs, where they fell to the eventual city champions. They finished their season with an impressive 12–3 record. Four players — Pia Vasquez '28, Sabine Crawford '27, Cate Taylor '26, and Juliana Rubiolo '27 — were recognized as DCSAA All-Stars, highlighting the team’s talent and commitment.

Boys Varsity Soccer
The Boys Varsity Soccer team capped off an extraordinary season with a 19–2 record and an astonishing 122–16 aggregate score. After winning another PVAC Championship, they earned their second ever DCSAA Championship by defeating St. John’s College High School in penalty kicks (4–3), with Bramm Rubin '26 named MVP of the DCSAA Championship. Five players earned PVAC First-Team All-Conference honors, while Brown Huffard '26 was named PVAC Player of the Year and Marco Puig Peinado '26 was selected as PVAC Tournament Player of the Year.

Boys JV Soccer
The Boys JV Soccer team reached the PVAC championship game as well, pushing the final all the way to penalty kicks. Their season included a standout 5–1 regular-season record, showcasing strong player development and determination.

Girls Middle School Soccer 
The Girls Middle School Soccer team earned an impressive second-place PVAC finish, especially noteworthy given that three of their top players were moved up to the Varsity roster early in the season. Their resilience and teamwork were clear throughout their playoff run.

Boys Middle School Soccer
The Boys Middle School Soccer team also went undefeated, finishing their season in dramatic fashion with an overtime victory to claim their third straight PVAC Championship.

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Girls Varsity Tennis
The Girls Tennis team delivered a dominant season, going undefeated in conference play and securing the PVAC Championship. Their consistency and competitive drive were evident in every match — congratulations to the entire squad!

Girls Varsity Volleyball
The Girls Varsity Volleyball team continued the school’s winning momentum by going undefeated in the PVAC and finishing 7th in the DCSAA rankings. They secured the PVAC Championship and competed with heart in the first round of the city playoffs. They finished their championship season with a tremendous 15–2 record. Several athletes earned conference recognition: Lena Metzner '26 and Camilla Ricci '26 were named First-Team All-Conference, Kiran Singh '26 and Sophia Delcoco made the Second-Team, and Holly Peabody '26 earned Honorable Mention. Lena also received the top individual honor of PVAC Player of the Year.

Girls JV Volleyball 
The Girls JV Volleyball team showed resilience and growth, finishing 4th in the conference before facing the undefeated champions, JDS, in a closely contested PVAC playoff match. Their progress over the season was evident in every set they played.

Girls Middle School Volleyball 
The Girls Middle School Volleyball team went undefeated during regular-season league play and delivered a tremendous effort in a very close PVAC championship match, demonstrating poise and teamwork throughout the season.

Congratulations to ALL of our fall athletes and coaches on such tremendous seasons. We are so proud of you!