Varsity Volleyball

8/21 vs. Rockbridge Academy 
Gunston defeated Rockbridge Academy in three sets (25–18, 25–11, 25–22). The non-conference match, played at Rockbridge, was the season opener for both teams. Gunston was led offensively by hitters Addison Coldwell ’28, Alie Merkle ’28, and Liv Labrador ’27. Setter Emma Nkanza ’26 tallied 23 assists, while libero Scotia Hopper ’27 anchored the defense.

8/26 vs. St. Vincent Pallotti
Gunston topped St. Vincent Pallotti in straight sets (25–7, 25–8, 25–15) in a non-conference match. Offensively, Coldwell, Merkle, and Labrador again led the way, while senior setter Nkanza added 18 assists. Defensively, Labrador and Lily Fithyan ’29 stood out with strong performances.

Varsity Field Hockey

8/22 vs. St. Mary’s Ryken 
In their first scrimmage of the season, Gunston earned a 6–1 win over St. Mary’s Ryken. Layla Kent ’26 scored three goals, Mary Gordon ’29 added two, and Isabel Gerstmyer ’28 contributed one. Gabi Shepherd ’27 tallied three assists, Kate Zottarelli ’27 added two, and Gordon was awarded Harold the Heron.

8/26 vs. Glenelg Country 
Gunston won their home scrimmage 7–0 over Glenelg Country. Lilah McDermott ’28 opened the scoring, followed by two goals and three assists from Kent, one goal from Shepherd, one from Gordon, and two from Ava Goodall ’29, who also earned Harold the Heron. Elena Szwaja ’27 and Eleanor Owings ’29 each added an assist.

Varsity Girls Soccer

8/28 at Key School
Key defeated Gunston, 2–1. Ellie Roberts ’28 scored Gunston’s goal and earned Player of the Match and the Tony Chocolonely Bar. Halle Harper ’29 received the Henry Heron Award.

8/26 vs. Beth Tfiloh 
Gunston defeated Beth Tfiloh 4–1 in a home scrimmage on Temple Field (Soccer Island 21617). Goalkeeper Hannah Mae Conner ’26 recorded 8 saves, earning Player of the Match and the game ball. Abby Philippon ’27 scored two goals, while Brynn Roberts ’27 and Ellie Roberts ’28 each added one. Philippon earned the Tony Chocolonely Bar, and Ellie Roberts received the Henry Heron Award for her all-around play. Additional strong performances came from Reagan Johnson ’27 (center back), Teagan Derby ’28 (midfielder), and Brynn Roberts ’27 (winger).

Varsity Boys Soccer

8/26 vs. St. Vincent Pallotti
Gunston fell 0–1 in their season opener against Pallotti.