Dartmouth’s football squad wrapped up its spring schedule with an indoor scrimmage, a pragmatic response to the season’s unpredictable weather. Head Coach Sammy McCorkle took the opportunity to commend the players’ intensity and cohesion, noting that the session set a positive tone for the months ahead.
Spring Football Showcase
The scrimmage also served to crown new leadership, with quarterback Grayson Saunier, defensive lineman Joshua Johnson and safety Harrison Keith appointed as captains for the upcoming campaign. Their selection signals a blend of experience and emerging talent that the coaching staff believes can translate into a competitive fall slate.
Baseball concluded the regular season at 15‑25 overall and 7‑14 within the Ivy League. Key moments included Milo Suarez’s two‑home‑run burst in the first loss to Yale on April 18, while A.J. DeMastrie contributed two RBIs and a double, and Sam Andersen drove in the sole run of the second meeting.
Baseball’s Final Record
Track and field athletes capped the season with standout performances at The FIRE Meet in Massachusetts. Andie Murray claimed victory in the 800‑meter, and Sarah Slowikowski topped the discus competition, underscoring the program’s depth across distance and field events.
Track and Field Highlights
In the broader spring sports arena, Olivia Schramm led the softball team in slugging percentage, RBIs, doubles, home runs and total bases, earning a spot on the All‑Ivy Second‑Team. Faby Serna posted the highest batting average at .387 and garnered an honorable‑mention nod, while Lauren Ben‑Ezra paced the squad in steals and collected Academic All‑Ivy recognition.
Lacrosse and Softball Honors
Maya Kendall added another accolade by being named a USA Lacrosse All‑American for the second straight year and setting an Ivy League record for career draw controls. Meanwhile, seven sailing athletes earned Inter‑collegiate Sailing Association All‑Academic honors, reflecting a strong commitment to both competition and scholarship.
New Directions for Men’s Basketball
The basketball program also saw fresh leadership, as Brett MacConnell was hired as head coach and brought on board Nick Nichay, a seven‑year veteran of Franklin & Marshall, and Bill Courtney, formerly a graduate assistant at the University of Miami. Their arrivals promise new strategies and recruiting momentum for the coming season.
Looking ahead, the football team is slated to open the 2026 campaign against Lehigh University on September 19, a matchup that will test the early chemistry forged during the spring workout.