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15 May

Posted at 10:14h in Athletics, School News, Upper School

Track and Field: State Competitors The WA Track and Field program was well represented with 22 student-athletes competing at the 1A State Championships at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium on Saturday, May 10. They returned with 10 medals in seven events, with each athlete performing exceptionally well—even after a three-hour lightning. The top 8 places medal and are All-State finishers. Congratulations to all of our state competitors and medalists! The men’s team placed 9th overall with 25.5 points, led by senior Jonathan Peña (3rd in the 1600m – 4:23 and 5th in the 3200m – 9:18, setting a...

16 Apr

Posted at 16:36h in Athletics, School News, Upper School

Ladies’ Water Polo: District Champions Competing in the Regional tournament at the National Training Center in Ocala on Thursday, 4/17, and Friday, 4/18. Men’s Water Polo: District Champions Competing in the Regional tournament at the National Training Center in Ocala on Thursday, 4/17, and Friday, 4/18. Ladies’ Tennis: District Champions The Team will advance to the Regional Semifinals on Tuesday, April 22, at the WA Athletic Complex. Eighth grader Lexie Bursa had an undefeated 14-0 record this season, and beat Yeshiva in 1st singles finals at the district tournament, which automatically advances her to states. Lexie and Junior Lilly Aguiar beat Donna...

16 Apr

Posted at 16:30h in Athletics, School News, Upper School

We are thrilled to celebrate our Spring 2025 student-athletes who have signed to compete at the next level! We are blessed to have these dedicated and hardworking young men and ladies in the WA Athletic program and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Jillian McCarty– University of Oregon, Volleyball Jonathan Peña– Stetson University, Cross Country/Track David Maxson–Mount St. Mary’s University, Water Polo Markeli Jones-Tynes– Robert Morris University, Basketball Savanna Lee– Palm Beach Atlantic University, Softball Paige Langley– Montreat College, Basketball Calvin Martin– Palm Beach State College, Baseball Lara Zima– Penn State Brandywine, Volleyball ...

16 Apr

Posted at 14:34h in Athletics

Congratulations to our student-athletes who earned All-County recognition for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel! We are incredibly proud of our Lions and their coaching staff for their hard work, dedication, and commitment this season. Go Lions! Ladies’ Basketball: First Team: Markeli Jones-Tynes (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel) Second Team: Paige Langley (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel), Maddie Wallhoff (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel) Honorable Mention: Catalina Lafreniere (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel), Aliceson Williams (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel) Men’s Basketball: First Team: Alex Constanza (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel), Alex Lloyd (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel) ...

20 Mar

Posted at 14:42h in Athletics, School News

We’re cheering on two of our own as they hit the big stage in the NCAA Tournament! Westminster Academy is proud to share that two former WA Men’s Basketball players are competing in March Madness this year—a testament to their talent, hard work, and foundation built here at WA. Chase Johnston ’19 – High Point University Currently playing for High Point in the NCAA Tournament Originally signed with Purdue University Fort Wayne WA Highlights: Set a national high school record with 523 career 3-pointers An integral part of WA’s 3-peat State Championship teams Named Player of the Year Jaylen Carey ’23 – Vanderbilt...