Sports
Senior Mackenzie Pauly led G-D in scoring, averaging 10 points a game. Photo by Matt Detora
Groton resident and 7th grader at GDMS Elias Eslava has been progressing successfully with the Boston Bolts. Recently, he attended MLS Next Fest, a national showcase for all Major League Soccer Next teams where he led his team in goals and was recognized by the MLS Next Ballers, a social media site where the MLS Next organization spotlights top talent. He has also been playing Futsol, indoor soccer, where he is playing both in his age group as well as a year up. He’s very proud to be acknowledged for his skills and ability to play a year up. Photo courtesy Nancy Ohringer
Rylan Conquest, Trent Snow, Grayson Cardinali, Owen Whicher, Jared Pelletier, and Alex DeGrass of the 2026 GDT Ski Team. Photo by Jessica Cardinali, JC3 Photography
GD athletes competed in the Pentathlon, a five-event meet. On the girls’ side, Hailey Mandell finished 106th, and Lilah Tully 53rd, Xander Crouse came in 8th overall, followed by Daniel McNally (in 106th) and Ryan Traverse (114th). Photo courtesy of Christine Brooks
Fynn Frazier turns the corner and drives the baseline on his way for two points. Photo by Matt Detora
Avery Graber knocked down 2 three-pointers against Oakmont last Friday. G-D lost to Oakmont and Concord-Carlisle in the following game, before defeating North Middlesex, 44-28, for the second time this year. Norah Kinene’s 14 points helped secure the win. Photos by Matt Detora