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The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
Captain Jack Perlman and Tyler Mook standing together on the field during their Senior Day game versus Dalton. The captains talk with the referee before the game and decide who starts with the ball and which side of the field they start on.

How Captains Shape Their Teams

By Sebastian Mann, Assistant Opinion Editor • November 26, 2024

The sun is coming down on you, your heart is beating out of your chest, and you finish your last lap of the NYSAIS track championships feeling terrible. You look at the clock with desperation, and...

Hackley Girls' Varsity Soccer plays in the Dave Allison Game, proudly wearing their pink jerseys. The team is honored to dedicate the game to Mr. Dave Allison, celebrating his memory and the lasting impact he had. With every kick and cheer, they strive to embody his spirit and passion for the game.

“What’s the word? ANIMAL!”

By Gabriella Petriello, Assistant Features Editor • October 17, 2024

Every October, the Hackley Girls' Varsity Soccer team (HGVS) dedicates a special game to honor Mr. Dave Allison, a former Hackley teacher and coach. The Dave Allison Game takes place during Breast Cancer...

Boys Varsity Soccer huddles before each game to gather the energy and get connected. This was before their first Ivy Prep League win this season against Collegiate, coming out strong with a 3-0 score.

New Talent and High Hopes This Fall Season

By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor • October 9, 2024

As the leaves turn brown, Hackley’s sports teams gear up for an exciting fall season on the Hilltop. Between returning champions and restructured programs, key players and captains from Boys Soccer,...

School Spirit Propels Hackley Teams at Fall Sting

School Spirit Propels Hackley Teams at Fall Sting

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief • September 30, 2024

  It’s been a decade since senior Devyn O’Callaghan attended her first Fall Sting. Her love for the event showed: she was covered in face paint, cheering loudly for her older classmates,...

Senior cornerback Ike Shaw looks up at the Robert Pickert scoreboard late in a game versus Morristown Beard. The score helps to illuminate the field and help players understand what to do in different situations.

A Historical Perspective of the Hackley – Riverdale Football Rivalry

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor • November 8, 2023

Since the creation of Hackley, the school’s football team has been locked in a rivalry with Riverdale. The rivalry has been marked by incredible coaches, players, and winning streaks. Even with such...

Hackley students pack the students in support of the football team. Hackley's team spirit was ever-present throughout spring.

Fall Sting 2023

By Caleb Bae, News Editor • October 4, 2023

Students, faculty, alumni, and families filled the stands with school spirit and excitement at the 2023 Fall Sting. The first game of the afternoon started at 4:00 p.m. when the field hockey team faced...

Boys Varsity Soccer: A recap and a look to the future

Boys Varsity Soccer: A recap and a look to the future

By Charlie Perlman • January 14, 2022

  The clock strikes zero as the Masters' fans rush the field. A great performance from our Hornets and match for the many fans who attended the cold Sunday match under the lights. The 2-1 NYSAIS...

Cross country runners celebrate victory after high placement in their meet. Each of the runners, Freshman travis Knaggs, Freshman Asher Beck, Senior Brendan DiStefano, and Senior Eve Spencer, qualified for federations.

Journey to NYSAIS

By Maura McGlarry and Lila O'Brien • December 17, 2021

The fall season came to an end with five of Hackley’s varsity teams qualifying to compete in the NYSAIS, New York State Association of Independent Schools, tournament. All of the teams were strong competitors...

Samantha Rainero and Asahi Goods, the 1st and 3rd singles respectively, are getting their serves ready for Ivy Finals against Poly Prep. Both have felt the stress before as they are experienced Varsity tennis players: Samantha, a senior, has been on the team since freshman year, and Asahi, a sophomore, has been on the team since 8th grade.

Girls Varsity Tennis Wins Ivy League Championship Match

By Jack Meyer and Theo Saujet • November 17, 2021

Hibachi, Ivy League Championships, and memories to last forever. The Hackley Girls Varsity Tennis team had a season to remember. In a thriller tennis faceoff on Thursday, October 28th, the Varsity Girls...

Before the game, the Hackley Girls Varsity team lined up, to listen to a Hackley alum speak about their experience with Dave Allison. The team honors Dave Allison by wearing matching sweatshirts with his name on it.

Girls Varsity Soccer Defeats Poly Prep at the Dave Allison Memorial Soccer Game

By Charlotte Feehan and Maura McGlarry • November 1, 2021

The Hackley Girls Varsity Soccer Team faced Poly Prep on Friday, October 1st, in the annual Dave Allison game. They came out on a 2-1 win, with goals by seniors Olivia Kearns and Sophie Miller. For several...

Hackley defenders match up with Trinity attackers to defend off a corner kick. The star-studded defense provided a shut-out for a 2-0 victory.

Push for Playoffs

By Charlie Perlman, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2021

Cleats laced, shinguards on, and jerseys tucked. With all eyes on football and field hockey, Hackley Boys Varsity Soccer demolished Browning soccer 5-0 at the Sting. Even before then Hackley Boys Soccer...

Boys’ soccer lost a tough, widely anticipated game to Riverdale in the NYSAIS Tournament. They had beaten the Riverdale team twice previously.

Boys’ Soccer came up short in NYSAIS, ending an otherwise successful season

By Hadley Chapman, Staff Writer • January 14, 2019

Hackley Varsity Varsity Boys' Soccer made tremendous progress last season, despite the loss of Senior captain Patrick Wertimer due to a foot injury in the first week of the season. According to Coach...

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