Varsity Girls Soccer

10/17 at Indian Creek
LOSS 0-1
The Girls Varsity Soccer Team traveled to Indian Creek to take on the Eagles during their Homecoming and “Creek-Fest,” battling to a hard-fought 1–0 loss. The match was evenly played, with both teams creating quality scoring chances in the first half, which ended level at 0–0. The second half continued in similar fashion until the 24th minute, when the Eagles capitalized on a pass into the box and toe-poked it into the net for what proved to be the winning goal. The Herons outshot their opponents 6–4 and held a slight edge in corners, 7-6. In today’s game, Brynn Roberts ’27 earned the Henry Heron Award for her gritty, determined play, while Heidi Finn ’28 was named Player of the Match for her outstanding defensive performance.

10/22 vs. Worcester Prep
ESIAC Semifinal: Gunston Herons vs. Worcester Prep Mallards

The Herons returned to Soccer Island to face the Worcester Prep Mallards for the third time this season — and wasted no time setting the tone. Just eight minutes in, Ellie Roberts ’28 buried a shot to give the Herons an early lead. Less than ten minutes later, Abby Philippon ’27 launched a laser from distance to make it 2–0. The Herons carried that momentum into the second half, continuing to apply relentless pressure in Worcester’s defensive third but struggled to convert. With under 20 minutes remaining, the Mallards capitalized on a rare counterattack, sending a cross to the far post where an unmarked player cut the lead to 2–1.

Gunston quickly regrouped, dominating possession down the stretch. With 7:45 left, Ellie struck again from 20 yards out to restore the two-goal cushion, and with just 22 seconds remaining, Teagan Derby ’28 sealed the win with the team’s fourth goal. It was a complete team effort, with standout performances across the field. Ellie earned the Tony’s Chocolonely Bar for her two goals, Reagan Johnson ’28 received the Henry Heron Award for her outstanding defensive play, and Captain Olivia Blusk ’27 was named Player of the Match for her all-around leadership and impact.

With this 4–1 victory, the Herons advance to the ESIAC Championship for the third consecutive year! They’ll face Sts. Peter & Paul on Friday at 6:30 PM in Easton — a rematch of last year’s final and the decisive “rubber match” between the two co–regular season champions. Today’s win marks the Herons’ seventh straight ESIAC victory, improving their league record to 9–1. Good luck Friday, Herons — let’s make history!

Varsity Boys Soccer

10/17 at Cristo Rey
WIN 5-0
Senior Van Topjian #9 scored 3 goals. Senior Ethan Harper #7 Scored 1 goal and had three assists.  Lucas DeGour ’29 #31 scored 1 goal. Juan Andrés Martin Lopez ’28 #2 had an assist.

JV Boys Soccer

10/17 vs. Palloti
WIN 2-1

The Boys JV team earned a big 2–1 victory over MIAA competitor Pallotti on Friday. Declan Krupka ’29 ignited the offense with a composed penalty kick just before halftime to give the Herons a 1–0 lead. In the second half, Gabe Hanson ’27 extended the advantage to 2–0 with a well-placed finish. Pallotti managed to cut the lead to one, but the Herons’ defense—anchored by senior Amir Williams—held strong to secure the win.

Varsity Volleyball

The Gunston Volleyball (#1 seed) defeated Worcester Prep School (#4 seed) in the ESIAC Semi-finals on Wednesday, Oct 22, in straight sets, 25-5, 25-6, 25-16. The Heron improved to 15-1 overall, and will now face the #3 seed, Saints Peter & Paul HS, for the ESIAC Championship. The Championship match will be played at Gunston on Friday, October 24 @ 4:30 - go Herons!
 

Crew

10/21 vs. Episcopal

Gunston hosted Episcopal High School for a dual on Tuesday afternoon. Episcopal brought two fours and two eights from their boys’ team, while the Herons fielded a strong lineup with two men’s 4+ boats and two men’s 8+ boats competing. The women’s 4+ took advantage of the opportunity to get valuable practice time during the 8s race. It was a great day of racing and an excellent chance for the Herons to sharpen their speed and build momentum heading into the upcoming Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.

Field Hockey

10/22 vs. SSPP
ESIAC Championship
Loss 3-0

Layla Kent ’26: ESIAC Player of the Year

There is no one who makes a bigger impact stepping on the field than senior Captain Layla Kent. Gunston has a 10-3 record on the season (4-2 in the conference). Layla leads the team in scoring this year with 12 goals, and 1 assist within the ESIAC conference. Out of conference, Layla has an additional 12 goals and 6 assists, for a total of 24 goals and 7 assists on the season. This year, Layla achieved her milestone 50th career goal in a 5-1 win over Friends School of Baltimore and has since brought that total to 62 goals for her high school career. This season, Gunston has outscored their opponents 66-15, with Layla scoring 36% of the team's goals.  

Head Coach Yvonne Gazelle said, “More than the numbers, Layla changes the flow of the game as soon as she steps onto the field. No one on the team is more dedicated to the sport and loves the game more than Layla. She leads on the field and in the huddle. Layla is the first player to help less experienced players and is the first player on the field and last player off each practice. Layla's passion and dedication are unmatched, and she's a joy to coach. Layla consistently communicates on the field with her teammates and makes big plays happen during the game.” Layla is committed to play at Salisbury University next year.  

Field Hockey ESIAC All-Conference:

• Layla Kent ’26
• Gabi Shepherd ’27
• Izzy Labrador ’28
• Elena Szwaja ’27
• Genevieve Baughman ’26 - Honorable Mention