Issue
Summer 2007
 

Sports Talk

It was a banner year for Andover athletics, with a number of teams and individuals notching significant accomplishments. Here is but a sampling of PA winners.

 

The boys’ varsity swim team made history when it captured first place in the New England Prep School Championships.

 

Boys’ varsity volleyball had reason to celebrate after capturing the Founding Four Championship this spring.

 

The girls’ varsity volleyball team had a fantastic fall, posting an undefeated season and securing a New England championship.

 

A victorious boys’ crew regained possession of the coveted Dent Oars for PA. Since the mid-1970s, Kent School and Andover have competed for the trophy, created in honor
of John Dent, far left, who coached crew at both institutions.

 

In its first ever trip to the Henley Royal Regatta in England, girls’ crew finished second overall, very nearly defeating a Canadian national team in the final race.

 

The varsity baseball team topped Cushing Academy 9–6 in the championship game of the New England Prep School Tournament.