Shepherd '25 & Kent '26 Named to the 2024 NFHCA Watchlist

Shepherd '25 & Kent '26 Named to the 2024 NFHCA Watchlist
Grace Shepherd'25 and Layla Kent'26

Congratulations to Grace Shepherd ’25 (left) and Layla Kent ’26 for being named to the 2024 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Watchlist. The NFHCA Watchlist represents top collegiate and high school student-athletes who are early contenders for this year’s NFHCA All-Region and All-American teams. This list is intended to showcase those field hockey student-athletes with the strongest potential for consideration to the current year’s NFHCA All-Region and All-American teams. Gunston was one of only two Eastern Shore schools with athletes recognized on this list, and the only athletes recognized from the ESIAC conference.  

Congratulations!

  • Field Hockey
  • Grace Shepherd
  • Layla Kent
  • around the nest
Around the Nest: 02/05/2026

Varsity Girls Basketball earned a 36-33 road win over Salisbury, led by Kate Zottarelli ’27 with 12 points and Layla Kent ’26 with 8 points and 8 rebounds. The Varsity Boys defeated Jemicy 58-47 behind Amir Williams ’26, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds, followed by a tough loss to Key School where Williams led with 18 points. The JV Boys fell to Cristo Rey, but celebrated a team highlight as Weston Mandell ’28 scored his first career basket.

Around the Nest: 01/29/2026

It was a dominant night at Gunston as both swim teams celebrated Senior Night with victories over Delmarva Christian, highlighted by a new school record in the girls' 400 freestyle relay. On the court, the Lady Herons basketball team cruised to a 49–27 win against Salisbury Christian, fueled by Layla Kent’s 18-point performance and a relentless defensive effort.

Around the Nest: 01/22/2026

The Herons split a high-stakes double-header against The Salisbury School, highlighted by a hard-fought Senior Night celebration. The Lady Herons secured a 38–32 victory behind Layla Kent’s 19 points, while the Varsity Boys battled through overtime in a narrow 46–52 loss. 

Around the Nest: 01/15/2025

Gunston Athletics enjoyed a standout week, headlined by Varsity Girls Swimming’s dominant 97–43 win over Rockbridge Academy and a thrilling 50–49 victory for Varsity Girls Basketball against North County. Varsity Boys Swimming secured a 77–75 win over Rockbridge behind Cole Euler’s clutch performance, following a competitive split at Coppermine. JV Boys Basketball earned their first conference win against Jemicy, while the Varsity Boys and Girls programs showed strong leadership from Amir Williams, Ben Simons, and Layla Kent in tough matchups.

Around the Nest: 01/8/2026

The Varsity Girls fell by a single point despite Layla Kent’s 24-point performance, and the Varsity Boys were overtaken late by Key School after holding a fourth-quarter lead. Meanwhile, the JV Boys saw James Schopfer lead the scoring at Indian Creek as the team adjusted to a shifting roster.