Tigers Compete in the Postseason

The Suffield Academy boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams delivered strong performances at the NEPSSA Division I Championships, highlighted by an individual title, multiple podium finishes, and impressive relay swims against some of New England’s top programs.

Leading the way for Suffield was Kacie Cheung ’29, who captured the Division I championship in the 200-yard individual medley. Cheung touched the wall in 2:03.96 to secure first place with a commanding finals performance. She also earned a third-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:02.72, adding another podium result for the Tigers.

In the 50-yard freestyle, Lily Malone ’26 placed second with an impressive time of 24.06. Suffield’s relay teams also made a significant impact during the meet. In the girls’ 400-yard freestyle relay, the team of Kacie Cheung ’29, Kaitlyn DeSiena ’26, Amelia Curtin ’26, and Lily Malone ’26 delivered a strong swim, finishing in 3:35.48.

On the boys’ side, the 200-yard medley relay quartet of Xander Lin ’28, Parker Valero ’26, Fischer Stevens ’26, and Weck Pool ’27 placed seventh with a time of 1:38.62, contributing to the Tigers’ overall team effort. The performances capped a successful season for Suffield swimming, showcasing the program’s depth and talent as the Tigers competed among the top Division I prep school teams.

On the basketball court, both the girls’ and boys’ teams advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NEPSAC basketball championships. The girls competed in the Class B bracket as the #2 seed and faced Berkshire School, the #7 seed, in a tightly contested game that ended in a 45–40 victory for the Bears. The boys earned a spot in the Class A tournament as the #7 seed and traveled to Phillips Academy Andover to take on the #2 seed. Andover prevailed in a high-scoring matchup, 84–78.

The riflery team concluded an outstanding season this winter, finishing with a 6–0 regular-season record and capturing both the Prep School Gallery Match title and the High School State Championship. Throughout the season, the team demonstrated consistent focus, discipline, and steady improvement. Riflery is a precision sport that rewards patience and attention to detail, and this year’s team approached each match with a strong commitment to preparation and teamwork. Their efforts culminated in an undefeated regular season and two major championship victories. Several Suffield athletes were also recognized individually for their performance across the state this season. James Li ’26 finished 7th in the state season-average rankings, Amelia Wang ’26 placed 11th, and Jason Liu ’28 finished 13th, all among the top shooters in Connecticut.

Together, these performances marked a strong conclusion to the winter season for Suffield Academy athletics. The Tigers now look ahead to warmer weather and the start of the spring sports season when students return from spring break on March 30.

Read previously published postseason news on the boys' squash and alpine ski teams.