Milton Senior, Ben Bosworth, is USATF National Youth 1500 Meter Champion
Bosworth '13 (Center) 1500m Champion!
Ben Bosworth is frequently seen running around the campus, the track, the streets and the trails of Milton. This past weekend his running took him to the USATF Youth Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Landover, Maryland.
On Saturday, the Milton senior raced in the 800 meter and finished 4th in a hotly contested race earning him a spot on the medal stand. The very next day he took the line in the 1500 meter race, a distance he considers his best event. In a tactically run race, Ben settled in with the lead pack, remained patient and, with 300 meters to go, he used his leg speed to out sprint his competition and earn a national title. The top four runners in the race all beat the previous meet record with national champion Ben setting the new mark.
While Ben was proud to wear gold over his orange and blue, he looks forward to training and racing alongside his Milton outdoor track and field teammates as they compete for the ISTA Championship.
Mustangs Honored at Season-Ending Awards Ceremony
Mustang Varsity Athletes were honored at the annual Winter Awards Dessert. Winter season highlights included an ISL Championship for Boys' Basketball, an ISL Sportsmanship Award for Boys’ Hockey, and a 2nd Place finish at the Northern New Englands for Wrestling. The Girls’ Squash team finished with an impressive 10-2 record, finishing 2nd in the ISL and 4th in the New Englands. The Boys’ Squash team also had a fantastic year, finishing with a 12-1, and 5th in New Englands. Individual honors were highlights as well; an ISL Championship for Wrestler Adam Basri ’13 in his respective weight class, and ISL Basketball MVP honors for Max Motroni ‘13. For the third consecutive year, the Girls'ys’ Basketball teams received Class A tournament bids, and Boys’ Hockey also received a bid to the New England Large School Tournament. The Winter Varsity Coaches talked briefly about their respective seasons before turning the focus to the individual awards. In addition to team honors, thirty Mustangs received ISL recognition for their performances this season.
Boys’ Basketball
Final Record: 20-5 Overall, 14-1 ISL (1st in ISL)
All ISL: Max Motroni ’13, Alec Brennan ’14, Nick Pagliuca ‘13
ISL Honorable Mention: Nick Bland ’13, Ryan Rizzo ’13, Ike Ngwudo ‘13
ISL MVP: Max Motroni ‘13
Team MVP: Max Motroni ‘13
Sportsmanship: Nick Bland ’13 & Nick Pagliuca ‘13
Defensive Player: Ryan Rizzo ‘13
MIP: Alec Brennan ‘14
Coaches Award: Andrew Haser ‘13
2013-2014 Captain: Alec Brennan ‘14
Girls’ Basketball
Final Record: 14-6 Overall, 10-2 ISL (3rd in ISL)
MVP: Anna Lachenauer ‘14
All ISL: Anna Lachenauer ‘14, Jordan Quintin ’13, Chandler Quintin ‘14
Boys’ Ice Hockey
Final Record: 13-9-4
All ISL: Anthony Sabitsky ’13, Cole Morrissette ‘13, Elliot Vorel ‘13, ConnerWynne ‘14, Chad Malinowski ‘14
Girls’ Ice Hockey
Final Record: 4-19
MVP – Delaney Flynn ‘13
MIP – Emily Spencer ‘14
Sportsmanship: Cassandra Rice ‘15
Coaches Award for “Attitude, Dedication, Leadership” – Sam Curran ‘13
ISL Honorable Mention – Delaney Flynn ’13 & Kaitlin Gately ‘14
2013-2014 Leaders: Kaitlin Gately ‘14 (C); Delaney Harrop ’14 (A), Ros Carr ’14(A)
Boys’ & Girls' Swimming
Final Record: Girls – 8-3; Boys- 7-2; 2nd at ISL Championships
MVP: Eric Zhang ’14, Jessica Xu ‘16, Kasia Ifill ‘13
Girls’ Squash
Final Record: 10-2 Overall; 6-1 in ISL (2nd in the ISL, 4th in New England)
MVP: Lillie Simourian ‘13
Most Improved: Lydia Emerson '13 & Charlotte Zonis ‘15
Coaches Award: Olivia Pincince ‘13
All ISL: Lillie Simourian ’13 & Haley Connor ‘14
ISL Honorable Mention: Charlotte Ross ‘13
Boys’ Squash
Final Record: 12-1, 5th in New England
MVP: Tucker Hamlin ‘13
Globe Sportsmanship Award: Tucker Hamlin ‘13
All ISL : Carson Spahr ‘15, Will McBrian ‘13, Cody Cortes ’14, Charlie Blasberg’14, Tucker Hamlin ‘13
2013-2014 Captains: Cody Cortes ’14 & Charlie Blasberg ‘14
Boys’ & Girls' Skiing
Final Record: Girls - 3rd in ISL, 6th in New Englands
Boys– 5th in ISL, 7th in New Englands
MVP: Julia McKown ‘13 & Jonnie Lawson ‘15
All ISL: Jonnie Lawson ‘15
ISL Honorable Mention: Julia McKown ’13, Eliza McKown
2013-2014: Jonnie Lawson ’15 & Helena Thatcher ‘14
Wrestling
Final Record: 12-4; 4th in ISL, 2nd in Northern New Englands
All ISL: Adam Basri ’13, Matt Morin ’14
ISL Honorable Mention: Jack Curtin ‘13
Playoff Bound!
Girls’ Varsity Basketball, Boys’ Varsity Basketball and Boys’ Varsity Hockey have all qualified for the New England Tournament, and will play in quarterfinal games on Wednesday, February 27th.
Girls’ Varsity Basketball finished the regular season with a record of 13-5; 10-2 in the ISL. The Girls’ earned the #6 seed in the Class A tournament and will travel to Worcester Academy on Wednesday to take on the #3 seed. Game time is 5:00pm.
Milton Academy will play host to two playoff games on Wednesday afternoon.
The Varsity Boys’ Basketball team finished the season with a 19-4 record. On Friday, they secured the ISL Championship with an exciting 54-53 victory over Noble & Greenough. The Boys’ Basketball team earned the#4 seed in the Class A tournament and will host #5 Tabor Academy at 3:00pm.
The Varsity Boys’ Hockey team finished the regular season with a record of 13-9-4; and second place in the ISL Kelleher Division. The boys’ will close out the night with a 5:00pm start against Phillips Exeter Academy. The Mustangs earned the #4 seed in the Martin/Earl NEPSAC Large School Tournament Bracket, and will look to avenge an earlier season loss to the #5 seed.
The Athletic Department wants to thank our fans for the support you have given this season. Best of luck to the teams!
