Get out the face paint and your school spirit! This year the Spring Sting will return on April 29, showcasing many of Hackley’s talented athletes and successful varsity teams.

The event will kick off with Boys’ Varsity Tennis playing at 4:00 p.m. against the Harvey School. With one win and two losses this season, this should be an exciting match.
Later, on the Upper Fields, Hackley will face off against Riverdale in a series of games starting with baseball at 4:15 p.m. followed by softball at 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ Lacrosse will play against this rival school at 4:45 p.m., providing another exciting lineup for the Hilltop. The team has been undefeated so far this season and is eager to face Riverdale again during the Sting following a game they played earlier this season, having beaten them 18-4. The team is thrilled to continue playing together and facing challenging opponents later in the season.

“The lacrosse team has been super fun so far…the chemistry on the team is awesome because everyone is friends and you can really see it on the field,” said senior Kat Cucullo, excited for the Spring Sting. “I love the Spring Sting because it’s finally warm and it’s awesome to have the support of other teams that we usually don’t have,” she remarked.

The evening will culminate with Boys’ Lacrosse playing at 6:30 p.m. against Stepinac under the lights on Pickert Field.

The Spring Sting is one of three major sporting events during the year in which many varsity teams will play at home games attracting large audiences from around the community. Everyone has something to look forward to, from the athletes to spectators of all ages. Typically, there is an array of food and crafts and games at the event to partake in while cheering Hackley’s teams on.

For this reason, the Spring Sting, as well as those in the Winter and Fall are some of the most highly anticipated events and bonding experiences for the community. They are examples of how sports can bring people together and hype up the school spirit during a time which can be challenging academically.

“I think the Spring Sting this year will be a huge success with the promising spring teams, the overwhelming support the Hackley community shows to its athletes, and the contagious school spirit that will cheer the teams onto victory,” said sophomore Ellie Grueskin in anticipation of the event.

While not all spring sports teams participate in the Sting, many of Hackley’s other athletics programs have big plans for the weekend of the 29. Boys’ Varsity Golf will be playing against Fieldston on Wednesday, April 27 and Girls’ Golf will play the following day competing against Greenwich Academy. Several members of the Track and Field team will also have a big weekend, competing at the prestigious Penn Relays in Philadelphia. A series of JV teams will also play away games against Riverdale on the 29th, including the Boys’ and Girls’ JV Lacrosse, JV Baseball, and Boys’ JV Tennis.

Be sure to come support the many Hackley teams and enjoy sports, food, and fun!