Deerfield’s diving team delivered a spectacular performance at home on Wednesday during the New England Prep School Swimming and Diving Championships (NEPSSD), with both the boys’ and girls’ teams securing top finishes. The competition was fierce and each dive was high-stakes, but Deerfield’s athletes rose to the challenge.
For the boys’ team, Alex Chutkow ‘26 led the charge earning a well-deserved 2nd place with a remarkable score of 368.55. Chutkow’s consistent execution throughout the event underlined his experience and skill as he climbed his way to the podium. Alongside Chutkow, Josh Graham ‘26 delivered a solid performance, finishing 9th with a score of 241.30. Kwasi Adu-Gyamfi ‘26 also contributed to the team’s powerful effort, finishing 11th with a score of 228.40.
On the girls’ side, Deerfield was represented by an impressive group of divers. Gage Calhoun ‘27 caught everyone’s eye with her masterful dives, finishing in 3rd place of 25 divers with an incredible score of 431.60. Calhoun’s gracefulness and expertise in her dives earned her a spot on the podium. Kayleen Tang ‘25 was right up there with Calhoun as she gave a stunning performance, finishing 5th with a score of 383.20. Meanwhile, Jewel Suh ‘28 secured 10th place with a score of 311.10 to make the Top 10.
Thanks to the hard work and talent from these divers, Deerfield finished in the top 3 overall at the New England Diving Championships. We are so proud of this diving team and their accomplishments this season! The results of the diving event will be used to rank the schools going into the swimming portion of the competition. The Deerfield boys’ team is ranked 2nd, trailing only to Exeter, and ahead of Loomis. The girls’ team is ranked 3rd, just behind St. Paul’s and Greenwich. With a strong start of results in diving and a brilliant swim team, Deerfield is ready to make an impact at the upcoming New England Swim Championship this weekend at Hotchkiss.