Athletics Highlights
Learn more about the recent remarkable achievements of our student-athletes. Explore these highlights, and stay tuned for more updates as our athletes continue to excel and make history throughout the year. Follow Peddie Athletics on Instagram for game day updates.
Basketball
PSIT
In the 50th year of the Peddie School Invitational Tournament (PSIT), the varsity boys basketball team won its first championship since 2016. Team Captain Noah Payne ’24, who surpassed 2,000 career points during the season, was named PSIT Most Valuable Player. The eight-team tournament hosted by Peddie showcases top independent school basketball talent in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Track and Field
Tessa Hughes ’26
Tessa Hughes ’26 had a stellar indoor track and field season, breaking four school records. She conquered the 45-meter hurdles at 7.18, broke the 55-meter hurdle record with a time of 8.53, achieved 42.77 in the 300-meter run, and set a new record of 59.15 in the 400-meter run at the MAPL Indoor Track & Field Championships. During the summer, Hughes continued her remarkable performance by breaking her own 400-meter run record with a time of 58.54 seconds at the Nike Nationals at the University of Oregon and setting a new school record of 14.88 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles.
It is rare that such talent prevails at a young age.”
Track and Field
Kaseme Leckie ’24
Kaseme Leckie ’24 is a two-time champion in the Mercer County Tournament Association indoor track boys high jump (in 2023 and 2024). Leckie recorded a 6-02 jump during the January event. Furthermore, Leckie won three events at the February NJISAA Prep A Indoor Track Championships, securing first place in the 55-meter and 200-meter dash and winning for the second consecutive year in the high jump.
Swimming
Varsity Girls Dominate
The Peddie varsity girls swimming team clinched victory at the MAPL Swimming Championships in February, surpassing six other teams in eight individual and relay events at their home venue.
Tennis
First-time Champs
The Peddie varsity girls tennis team make history in 2023 by clinching their first-ever MAPL Championship. Karen Yao ’24 and Saanvi Gudapati ’26 secured second place in second and fourth singles, respectively. Ely Ting ’26 and Ivy Zhao ’25 clinched the MAPL doubles title. Lakhi Raju ’24, who had previously clinched the Mercer County title at third singles, won the MAPL title. Brielle Quaye ’26, seeded second, emerged victorious in the final tiebreaker against the number one seed.
It was really special because my dad was there, so it was a special moment for me.”