Fall sports recap

Fall sports recap

The Ursuline Koalas’ extraordinary fall 2025 sports season has come to a close. Across the many teams in seven fall sports — Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, and Volleyball — student-athletes showed remarkable strength and dedication, empowered by passionate coaches, teammates, and supporters.

 

Above: Varsity Cheerleading team photo, Fall 2025

Ursuline’s Varsity Game Day Cheer team went undefeated this season, earning both the Section One Championship and the NYSPHSAA Championship. The Varsity Tennis team also completed an undefeated season and captured the league title. Savannah ’27 placed third in the Section One Tennis Championship.

 

Above: Varsity Tennis team photo, Fall 2025

Above: Varsity Cross Country team photo, Fall 2025

 

The Cross Country team showed their mettle in meets throughout the season, highlighted by strong performances at the Great Adventure Cross Country Invitational and an impressive effort in the Section One Cross Country Championships. Back on the field, Ursuline's Varsity Soccer team put up a strong fight against Harrison in the Quarter-Finals, but fell short of advancing.

 

Above: Junior Varsity Soccer team photo, Fall 2025

Above: Varsity Volleyball team photo, Fall 2025

 

Courtside, the Varsity Volleyball team had an incredible season, finishing as league champions. The Varsity Field Hockey team left it all out on the field when they were narrowly defeated in the playoffs.

 

Above: Varsity Field Hockey team photo, Fall 2025

 

Ursuline’s Swimming & Diving team also carried out an undefeated season, coming away with the titles as both the League Champions and the Section One Champions. Notably, Jane ‘28 earned 1st place in both the 500 M Free and the 200 M Free in the Section One Championship, as well as second place in the 500 M Free and the 200 M Free in the NYSPHSAA Championship.

Two relay teams earned All-American consideration at the Section One meet:
• Jane ’28, Davia ’26, Hayden ’29, and Sheena ’29 in the 200 freestyle relay
• Jane ’28, Davia ’26, Catherine ’28, and Emilia ’27 in the medley relay

 

Above: Varsity Swimming & Diving team photo, Fall 2025

 

Throughout the season, Ursuline student-athletes balanced demanding coursework while demonstrating focus, resilience, and teamwork. Mrs. Dawn Cerrone, athletic director, said, "We are incredibly proud of our Koalas who worked so hard and represented so well and can hardly wait to see what they'll achieve next!"

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