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The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Students fill the bleachers to cheer on the Football team at the Fall Sting. The Football team came away with a 35-19 win over Poly Prep Country Day. The Athletic Department is working toward being able to host all JV and Varsity games on campus for Sting so that everyone can come support Hackley athletic teams.

Scheduling issues affect some JV teams attendance at Sting

By Hannah Ostfield, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

The Hackley Stings were created by parents involved in the HPA who wanted to give the lower and middle school students the opportunity to take part in the widespread school spirit of the upper school....

Abbey Schiller has a strong desire to play softball for four more years after high school. Hackley’s impressive sports programs have allowed many students to continue their athletic careers in college. There are currently fifty-one Hackley graduates who are playing at the collegiate level.

Freshman Abbey Schiller slugs her way through the Ivy League

By Lauren Ahern, News Editor June 6, 2018

Current Freshman Abbey Schiller, who started playing softball at age five when her dad decided to coach t-ball, is now currently playing for three different teams and plans to play in college. Schiller,...

Junior Isabelle Thomas darts towards the goal while eyeing an approaching Holy Child defender. Girls’ Lacrosse advanced to the NYSAIS championship after defeating Holy Child 12-8 in the semifinal of the NYSAIS tournament. The team will take on Rye Country Day on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 to determine the victor of the NYSAIS Girls Lacrosse championship.

Five Hackley teams will compete for NYSAIS championships on Wednesday, 23 May 2018

By William Goldsmith, Editor-in-chief May 22, 2018

The Dial would like to congratulate Boys' Golf, Boys' Lacrosse, Girls' Lacrosse, Softball, and Boys' and Girls' Track and Field for making it to the NYSAIS championships. Our staff wishes you all the...

Boys Lacrosse faced off against Trinity on Pickert Field. Despite the unpleasant weather conditions, many fans attended the game. And the boys decisively defeated Trinity in a high-scoring affair.

Spring teams perform well at Sting on 27 April 2018

By Julia Thomson, Sports Editor May 10, 2018

Friday April 27th marked the annual Spring Sting. Although the weather was cold and rainy, and the bouncy castles did not make an appearance, Hackley students, parents, and players brought their school...

New faces on Hackleys coaching staff

New faces on Hackley’s coaching staff

By Jordan Miller and Annabel Ives January 17, 2018

The Hilltop welcomed two new coaches for this fall season, bringing new coaching strategies to their respective teams. Darnell Davis and Leila Braun are working with the football and cross country teams. Darnell...

This Nixon watch allows athletes to maximize their performance.

Hackley athletics begin to incorporate technology

By Cole Wyman, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Technology has revolutionized athletics over the past 50 years. Sports technology has changed player development, player scouting, and broadcasting in professional sports, but on the Hilltop, teams have...

Girls Varsity Field Hockey has a long history of attending Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Pictured above are several alumni from the Class of 2016 attending the walk during their senior year.

Thinking pink: Sue Harmon helps raise awareness by attending the annual “Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk”

November 17, 2017
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and there are many ways to get involved around Westchester. One of the best ways is to participate in the fight against breast cancer is to attend the “Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” which was at Manhattanville College on October 15. If you couldn’t attend, make sure you still donate and go next year! There is also a Strides Against Breast Cancer locations in Ridgefield Park on Sunday October 29.
Back at the Hilltop: Darnell Davis ’10  returns as new assistant football coach

Back at the Hilltop: Darnell Davis ’10 returns as new assistant football coach

By Annabel Ives and Jordan Miller, Staff Writers October 6, 2017

Darnell Davis is the new football coach this year, and he has returned to the Hilltop after graduating 7 years ago. Davis started playing football in 7th grade at Hackley and “loved it”. He played...

From Indiana to New York; New assistant cross country coach, Leila Braun

From Indiana to New York; New assistant cross country coach, Leila Braun

By Annabel Ives and Jordan Miller, Staff Writers October 6, 2017

Leila Braun steps onto the track as the new assistant cross country coach. She is transitioning from Culver Academy in Indiana, where she also coached cross country. Though she did not run in college,...

Girls Tennis

Girls Tennis

By Tommy Larson, Staff Writer October 6, 2017

The Hackley Girls Varsity Tennis team can’t wait to get back out onto the court for the 2017 fall season. It is shaping up to be a huge year for them as they only lost two seniors from their starting...

Field Hockey

Field Hockey

By Lauren Ahern, Assistant Feature Editor October 6, 2017

Work hard, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and figure out why you love being here is Varsity Field Hockey Coach Jenny Leffler’s advice to her players. The coaches love the enthusiasm and energy...

Boys Soccer

Boys Soccer

By Jimmy Hefter, Staff Writers October 6, 2017

Despite losing eight seniors last year, the Hackley Boys soccer team is pumped to get back on the turf for the 2017 season. While the departure of last year’s seniors may present some challenges, the...

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