As we enter the month of November, fall sports at Trinity Hall are coming to an end. Each sport had a successful season and teams reached notable goals. Being a successful student-athlete is a difficult feat, but each team member performed to the best of her ability, which was evident throughout the triumphant fall season.
The sailing team began their rigorous season in September, competing twice a week in Toms River against some of the best teams on the Atlantic coast. Caroline Duffy, the only senior on the team, set an exceptional example in guiding the new sailors after five seniors graduated last season. The highlight of the season was when Maggie Burns ‘27 and Samantha Goldberg ‘26 defeated the next top boat by 50 seconds in a B Division race. The sailing season came to a close at the Turkey Bowl regatta in Perth Amboy. Evelyn Magee ‘26 stated, “Being the only all-girls team in the NJSIAA, I am unbelievably proud of the dedication and tenacity of all our sailors. We are continuing to aim higher, with a goal next year of competing in travel regattas. I can’t wait to see what the team will accomplish in the spring!”
The field hockey team accomplished its most successful season in Trinity Hall history. After defeating Lakewood 6-0, varsity field hockey made school history and won their first Shore Conference Tournament game. The team later won 2-1 against Manasquan in the second round of the tournament, which put them in the quarter-finals. Captain Biz Farrington ‘25 states, “This season was most definitely our best so far. We have come so far as a team, and I am confident that the program will continue to grow over the years. I am so lucky to have been a part of the welcoming and inspiring environment that is Trinity Hall Field Hockey.”
This season, the cross country team braved the infamous Holmdel Bowl, taking on some of the top teams in the state. The team ran strong throughout the season with some significant individual and team accomplishments. Starting off strong, the Monarchs took on the Bowl for the first time this season at the Shore Coaches Invitational, where Steele Summers ‘26 placed fourth with a new personal record. The Monarchs gave a strong effort at the Monmouth County Championships with senior Cate Bonan leading the team, placing eleventh with a season's best, qualifying them for the Shore Conference meet. Bonan ran a new Trinity Hall 5,000-meter school record with a time of 18:32 at the Shore Conference Championship, placing 13th overall. Going into the championship season, the Monarchs competed at the Non-Public A Group State Championship. Summers was the only team member to qualify for the Meet of Champions Team, where she came in 34th out of 155 runners. Captain Summers states, “ I am so unbelievably proud of the team for persevering and never failing to give it their all. Seeing all of the girls’ hard work paying off is so inspiring to see. I am so excited to see what we can do next year!”
Soccer accomplished yet another successful season. With a huge 3-0 win against Manasquan, the Monarchs secured their first big win since moving up divisions from B North to A North, the top division in New Jersey. The Monarchs had an unpredictable win against Howell, the top team in the division, and left them in a shutout. The biggest game of the season was against RBC, one of the soccer team’s long-term rivals. The Monarchs took down the Caseys with a score of 2-0. In the first round of the NJSIAA state tournament, the Monarchs finished with a 3-0 victory against Mount St. Mary's Academy, advancing them to the second round of States. The team then traveled to Lawrenceville and beat Notre Dame High School with a score of 2-1 in the second round of the state tournament. The Monarchs ended their 2024 season in November after a devastating loss to Immaculata in a 2-0 game. Overall, the team had an amazing season and made it far into post-season play. Team Captain MC O’Connor ‘25 states, "Soccer this season has just been so fun, working together as a team. We started the season as the underdogs and proved ourselves a strong team by finishing third in our division (A North). I am so proud of everyone and was so pleased to finish my senior season by advancing pretty far into the state tournament.”
The Trinity Hall gymnastics team had an accomplished season. Addie Berowski ‘28 is helping build a legacy as the second Trinity Hall Monarch to qualify for the NJSIAA Gymnastics Championship. She finished with a 36.20 in the All Around to earn her spot at States. The gymnastics team aims to succeed throughout future competitions.
The tennis team had an exceptional season, making it to the third round of the Shore Conference Tournament, and being the number one seed for the state tournament. Olivia Lauto ‘26, placed third in the Monmouth County Tennis Singles Tournament, proudly representing Trinity Hall. Olivia Zavaglia ‘26 states, “This year’s Trinity Hall varsity tennis team showed a lot of dedication and grit on and off the court, exemplified through earning the number one seeded spot for the state tournament.”
Switching gears to another court, the volleyball team had a successful season, hosting the annual “Dig Pink” game through the Side-Out Foundation to support breast cancer research. In addition to this act of philanthropy, the volleyball team finished their season with a record of 10-5. The Monarchs earned a big divisional win with a 2-0 victory over St. Rose. Madison Peter ‘26 expresses her thoughts on the season, “This year was my first year on the volleyball team. It has been such a great season, and the team dynamic has been so amazing. As a program, Trinity Hall Volleyball has grown tremendously. Along with several wins throughout the season, the losses we faced helped us to grow to be a stronger team.”
This fall proved to be an overall remarkable season for athletics. Student-athletes at Trinity Hall never fail to bring maximum effort in competition against other schools. As the fall season comes to a close, Monarchs anticipate the beginning of winter sports: a new season to demonstrate capabilities as determined student-athletes.