There are so many opportunities that I can get here that I am not able to get anywhere else.
At Peddie, athletics are not an addition to your education, they are part of your education. Lessons learned on the fields, courts and courses stay with you for life. Your coach (who might just be your math teacher or dorm supervisor) will mentor you and challenge you to be your best.
Being part of a team. Being relentless. Being ready to grow every day. This is what it means to be a Falcon.
Peddie is where I learned the importance of hard work and the value of good relationships. It taught me things about myself I had no idea existed.”
Where you train and play is critical to your success on the field, court or pool. Peddie’s athletics facilities are among the best in the country and are always improving.
Learn moreThe Peddie varsity football team (5-4) defeated Blair Academy, 27-13, on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season. With the victory, the Falcons clinched the Potter-Kelley Cup, 7-5, and clinched a three-peat.
Augie Cassidy had both a 2-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter and 7-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, for a total of 114 rushing yards on 21 carries. Xzavier Torres had a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Max Perry had five catches for 44 yards and a receiving touchdown. Quarterback Vinny King went 12 of 15 passing for 164 yards with the touchdown connection to Perry. James Rumph ran for 52 yards on five carries and tallied three receptions for 34 yards, with an additional pass completion of his own for 14 yards.
Defensively, Cassidy recorded a team-high nine tackles (one sack, one tackle for a loss). Josh Thomas contributed seven total tackles (one for a loss). James Rumph made six total tackles and had two interceptions. Jesse McLaughlin had seven total tackles (one sack, one for a loss). Xzavier Torres made seven total tackles. Aaron Motley added six total tackles. Ethan DeChant made five total tackles, while Max Perry contributed four.
The Peddie varsity boys soccer team (10-7) fell to Blair Academy, 4-2, on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season. Christian Tharney opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the sixth minute. Tommy Kim added a goal on an assist from Christian Tharney in the 66th minute. Goalkeeper Harry Xiao made four saves. Blair scored a goal with 2:45 left in the second half.
The Peddie junior varsity girls soccer team (4-5) defeated Blair Academy, 4-1, on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season. Riley Toomey opened the scoring in the first half on an assist from Nylah Rein. Erica Ma added a goal on an assist by Rania Despastene. The third goal was scored by Maddie Hughes on an assist by Geraldy Pillajo. Riley Toomey scored the fourth goal on an assist from goalkeeper Emma Harris.
The Peddie junior varsity girls tennis team (9-4-1) defeated Blair Academy, 4-1, on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season.
Salma Chebli and Maya Rafalovsky won 6-3, 7-5 at first doubles.
Hedy Cai and Isabella Huang won 6-2, 6-2 at second doubles.
Mira Dhanaraj and Ellen Lu won 6-2, 6-4 at third doubles.
Iju Chung and Mangala Li won 6-4, 6-2 at fifth doubles.
The Peddie junior varsity girls field hockey team (5-2-2) played to a 1-1 tie with Blair Academy on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season. Hailey Vos Strache opened the scoring on an assist and rebound from Runyao Yuan with 7:54 left in the second quarter. Blair knotted the score at 1 in the second half.
The Peddie junior varsity boys soccer team (2-10-1) played to a 1-1 tie with Blair Academy on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season. Raymond Li opened the scoring on an assist from Blake Rodriguez in the first half. Blair scored to knot the score at 1 in the second half. Peddie goalkeeper Matt Kleinhandler made key saves.
The Peddie varsity girls soccer team (10-5-2) defeated Blair Academy, 4-0, on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season. Lilyana Gordon opened the scoring on an assist from Reese Kowal 59 seconds in. Reese Kowal scored on a penalty kick with 34:52 left in the first half. Lily Ingram added the third goal in the first half on an assist from Janelle Muenzen with 24:21 left in the first half. Kat DeSimone added an unassisted goal in the second half. Goalkeeper Sadie Lawrence made four saves.
The Peddie varsity girls field hockey team (6-10-3) defeated Blair Academy, 1-0, on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season. It was the first win for Peddie on Blair Day in 12 years. Samantha Wetmore ripped a shot off a penalty corner, started on an assist by Mikala Kuser with 9:01 left in the first quarter. Goalkeeper Jules Miele made 12 saves.
The Peddie varsity girls tennis team (12-6) defeated Blair Academy, 3-2, on 2026-27 Blair Day to conclude the season.
Vicky Chen won 6-2, 7-5 at second singles.
Wenqing Bao won 6-1, 6-1 at third singles.
Masha Nelen and Lindsay Kim won 6-1, 6-2 at first doubles.
The Peddie varsity girls tennis team (11-6) defeated Germantown Academy, 5-2, at home.
Riya Kulkarni won 6-2, 6-4 at first singles.
Vicky Chen won 6-2, 6-0 at second singles.
Wenqing Bao won 6-0, 6-2 at third singles.
Masha Nelen and Lindsay Kim won 6-4, 6-4 at first doubles.
Brooke Berliner and Angelina Morales won 3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-8) at third doubles.
The Falcons next conclude the season and host Blair Academy for 2026-27 Blair Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tennis Courts.
The Peddie varsity football team (4-4) defeated St. Luke’s School (CT), 63-0, at home on Senior Day. Sawyer Boyd, Caleb Feinberg, Kadin Huling, Declan Joyce, Julian Sandy, Jonathan Stizza, Griffin Suthammanont and Bodee Thibodeau were recognized for Senior Day prior to the game.
Quarterback Vinny King went 9 of 10 passing for 155 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. James Rumph had four carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 28 yards. Bryce Layade ran for 125 yards on seven carries for two touchdowns.
Jesse McLaughlin caught three touchdowns for 76 receiving yards and three catches. Sawyer Boyd had 36 receiving yards on three catches and a receiving touchdown.
Kicker Caleb Feinberg went 7 for 7 on PATs and Yoel Ajari went 2 of 2.
Defensively, Xzavier Torres led the Falcons with eight tackles. Augie Cassidy had seven tackles (one for a loss), one forced fumble and one interception. Josh Thomas added six tackles (one for a loss) and an interception. Adem Amar made five tackles (one for a loss).
The Falcons next conclude the season hosting Blair Academy for 2026-27 Blair Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Maurice P. Shuman Football Field.
The Peddie varsity girls field hockey team (5-10-3) fell to The Hun School of Princeton, 6-0, at home. Hun scored two goals in the second quarter, three in the third quarter and one with under a minute left in the fourth quarter. The Falcons next conclude the season hosting Blair Academy for 2026-27 Blair Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Outdoor Turf Field.
Each year, Peddie acknowledges our alumni’s outstanding athletic achievements. Their stories provide a glimpse into the history of Peddie Athletics.
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Blair Day 2026 was a weekend of firsts and milestone moments for student-athletes across Peddie’s numerous varsity and junior varsity teams.
Read: Falcons Seize the Moment During Blair Day 2026
Learn more about Jayden Moton ’27 and his athletic commitment leading to him becoming an Iron Falcon in his senior year at Peddie.
Read: Keep Stacking Days: Jayden Moton’s Iron Falcon Story
Learn more about Peddie baseball’s Evan Treese ’28 and how he continues his family’s Iron Falcon legacy.
Read: Power of Persistence: Evan Treese’s Iron Falcon Story
Explore the incredible achievements of our student-athletes and see how Peddie’s athletics program showcases the dedication, talent and hard work that await you here.
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