BASKETBALL

Deerfield has a long tradition of attracting and nurturing student-athletes who bring energy, talent, and enthusiasm to both the classroom and the hardwood. Whether you are likely to begin on our freshman-sophomore or junior varsity levels—or jump right into varsity competition, Deerfield coaches will work hard to support your development as a player, competitor, and teammate.

Our team mottos are “Hard, Smart, Together,” ideals we have successfully used to earn a reputation as a gritty, resilient squad willing to go toe-to-toe with any teams in New England. We expect the highest standard of sportsmanship from our players and coaches, and promote a spirit of camaraderie and love of the game at every turn. At all levels, we focus on developing the fundamental skills of the individual player, but most importantly, we aim to develop a team driven by a unified sense of purpose. 

Doors of the Week

Congratulations to this week’s Doors of the Week! Girls Varsity Hockey: Brady Wierl ‘26 Brady Wierl is the Girls Varsity hockey Door of the Week

Doors of the Week

Congratulations to this week’s Doors of the Week! Girls Varsity Hockey: Kaley MacDonald ‘23 Kaley MacDonald gets the Girls’ Varsity Hockey Door of the Week

Date / Time Team Opponent Location Result/Status
Date / Time:
November 18, 2022 - 12:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Canterbury
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Scrimmage
Date / Time:
November 30, 2022 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williams College
Location:
Away, @ Williams College
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
December 3, 2022 - 1:00 pm
(Scrimmage)
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
December 3, 2022 - 1:45 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Dexter Southfield
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 59-55 Details
Date / Time:
December 3, 2022 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Amherst HS
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Scrimmage Livestream
Date / Time:
December 7, 2022 - 2:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 29-41 Details
Date / Time:
December 7, 2022 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Westminster School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
December 7, 2022 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 44-57 Details
Date / Time:
December 7, 2022 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Frontier High School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Scrimmage
Date / Time:
December 7, 2022 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 55-61 Livestream
Date / Time:
December 10, 2022 - 2:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Away, @ Suffield
Results/Status:
Scrimmage Details
Date / Time:
December 10, 2022 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Westminster School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 46-54 Details
Date / Time:
December 10, 2022 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
St. Paul's
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 25-24
Date / Time:
December 10, 2022 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
St. Paul's
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 38-54 Livestream
Date / Time:
December 10, 2022 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Westminster School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 74-61
Date / Time:
December 12, 2022 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Eagle Hill School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 53-18 Details
Date / Time:
December 12, 2022 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 46-54
Date / Time:
December 14, 2022 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Pomfret School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 64-52 Livestream
Date / Time:
December 15, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Lawrenceville, Deerfield Tournament
Location:
Home, @ Deerfield
Results/Status:
Win, 39-33 Livestream
Date / Time:
December 16, 2022 - 11:30 am
Team:
Opponent:
BBN, Deerfield Tournament
Location:
Home, @ Deerfield
Results/Status:
Loss, 34-45 Livestream
Date / Time:
December 16, 2022 - 2:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Brewster, Deerfield Tournament
Location:
Home, @ Deerfield
Results/Status:
Loss, 29-50 Livestream
Date / Time:
December 16, 2022 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Milton Academy, Seacoast Classic
Location:
Away, @ Tabor
Results/Status:
Loss, 53-86 Livestream
Date / Time:
December 17, 2022 - 12:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Tabor Academy, Seacoast Classic
Location:
Away, @ Tabor
Results/Status:
Loss, 70-73 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 6, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Avon Old Farms
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
January 7, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Worcester Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
January 7, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Worcester Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 33-78 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 7, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 34-65 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 7, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Eaglebrook School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 29-38 Details
Date / Time:
January 7, 2023 - 4:15 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
January 11, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
January 11, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Avon Old Farms
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 17-54
Date / Time:
January 11, 2023 - 3:45 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Taft School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
January 11, 2023 - 3:45 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Taft School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 42-57 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 11, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Nobles & Greenough
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 62-49 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 13, 2023 - 6:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Hotchkiss
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 44-76 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 14, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Worcester Academy
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 34-63
Date / Time:
January 14, 2023 - 2:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 48-9 Details
Date / Time:
January 14, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 31-42
Date / Time:
January 14, 2023 - 3:15 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Exeter
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 26-31 Details
Date / Time:
January 14, 2023 - 3:15 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Exeter
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 43-53
Date / Time:
January 14, 2023 - 6:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Salisbury School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 74-54 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 18, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 25-13 Details
Date / Time:
January 18, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 45-53
Date / Time:
January 18, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Cushing Academy
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
January 18, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Cushing Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 33-56
Date / Time:
January 18, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Cushing Academy
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 44-65 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 20, 2023 - 5:15 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Frontier High School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
January 21, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Eagle Hill School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 38-31 Details
Date / Time:
January 21, 2023 - 2:45 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Andover
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 29-30 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 21, 2023 - 2:45 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Andover
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 30-66 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 21, 2023 - 3:15 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 14-18
Date / Time:
January 21, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Andover
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 36-44 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 21, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Andover
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 67-71 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 25, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
January 25, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
January 25, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
January 25, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
January 25, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Kimball Union Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
January 25, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
New Hampton
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
January 26, 2023 - 4:15 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Eaglebrook School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 33-52 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 27, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Frontier High School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 30-38
Date / Time:
January 27, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 45-66 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 27, 2023 - 7:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 25-69 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 28, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 38-57 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 28, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Avon Old Farms
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 28-47 Details
Date / Time:
January 28, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Belmont Hill
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 57-66 Livestream
Date / Time:
January 28, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Hotchkiss
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 27-24
Date / Time:
January 28, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Hotchkiss
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 44-87 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 1, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Berkshire School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 62-63
Date / Time:
February 1, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Cushing Academy
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 30-8
Date / Time:
February 1, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Kimball Union Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 48-32 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 1, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Eaglebrook School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 53-58
Date / Time:
February 8, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 26-20 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 8, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 45-51 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 8, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 12-6
Date / Time:
February 8, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 35-37
Date / Time:
February 8, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Taft School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 43-51
Date / Time:
February 8, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Taft School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 60-46
Date / Time:
February 10, 2023 - 6:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Hotchkiss
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 55-58 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 11, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Canceled
Date / Time:
February 11, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Exeter
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 45-48
Date / Time:
February 11, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Exeter
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 67-77
Date / Time:
February 11, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
February 11, 2023 - 7:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 25-77 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 15, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 22-41 Details
Date / Time:
February 15, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 54-61
Date / Time:
February 15, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 54-70 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 15, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Wilbraham
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 28-25 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 15, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Wilbraham
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 38-60 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 17, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 35-14 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 17, 2023 - 6:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
St. Paul's
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 35-51
Date / Time:
February 17, 2023 - 6:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
St. Paul's
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 61-77
Date / Time:
February 18, 2023 - 10:00 am
Team:
Opponent:
8 Schools Tournament
Location:
Home, @ Deerfield Academy
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
February 18, 2023 - 2:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
8 Schools Tournament
Location:
Home, @ Deerfield Academy
Results/Status:
Win, 52-39 Details
Date / Time:
February 18, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Choate
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 36-63 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 20, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Home, Hale Gym
Results/Status:
Win, 34-28 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 22, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Loss, 48-56 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 22, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Win, 29-20 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 22, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Westminster School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 28-19
Date / Time:
February 22, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Westminster School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 42-44
Date / Time:
February 22, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Andover
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 66-45
Date / Time:
February 24, 2023 - 5:45 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Choate
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 27-28 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 24, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Choate
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 62-73 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 24, 2023 - 7:15 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Choate
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 38-45 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 24, 2023 - 7:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Choate
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Loss, 29-70 Livestream
Date / Time:
February 25, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Westminster School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Win, 37-31 Details

Where we Play

Located in the heart of our Athletics Complex, the Class of 1953 Gym (formerly East Gym) basketball court houses both our boys’ and girls’ varsity teams. And, the Hale Gym (formerly West Gym) is a big gymnasium housing two basketball courts. It is home to our boys’ and girls’ junior varsity basketball teams. Our boys’ and girls’ thirds basketball teams compete in the Barn, a multisurface gym.

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Who we Play

All teams play a similar game schedule against premier New England preparatory schools that include Loomis Chaffee, Choate, Taft, Andover, and Exeter. With a history that includes the New England Tournament, a selection of New England All-Stars our teams are dedicated to maintaining a high level of play.

On the varsity level, we play in the NEPSAC “A” League, which is highly competitive, and a good platform for exposure to college coaches and scouts. The varsity squad in any given year will include players who have moved up through the ranks of our program as well as two to four postgraduates.

College Bound

Boys basketball

  • Jackson Mannix ’17 – Union College
  • Billy Lahart ’17 – Bates College
  • Kaleb Robinson ’17 – Sarah Lawrence
  • Jackson Pitcher ’19 – Middlebury College
  • Deandre Ortiz ’20 – Occidental
  • Connor Printz ’20 – Claremont McKenna
  • James Steinberger ’20 – Occidental 

GIRLS basketball

  • Ericka Ekahtor ’17 – Wesleyan
  • Kelly Lahart ’20 – MIT

Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield students are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and try new experiences. If a student wishes to play a new sport, then they can participate in tryouts along with the other athletes, and will be placed according to their skill level. Most sports at Deerfield have multiple teams, so those new to a particular sport will usually have the opportunity to play at an appropriate level. Beginners should be sure to notify the coach if they require guidance in navigating a new sport.

Students are required to participate in a co-corricular each term. “Co-curriculars” do not necessarily have to be an interscholastic sport. Other options include community service, dance, theater, recreational sports, or even managing a sport. Additionally, students with talents in certain areas such as the arts may apply for a co-curricular exemption, in which they pursue their talent under the guidance of a Deerfield faculty member. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to participate in at least two terms of interscholastic athletics per year.

Varsity candidates will typically have preseason tryouts before school begins, and therefore should plan on arriving three or more days early. Coaches notify candidates during the summer if they should arrive early, and arrival dates are posted on the Deerfield Academy calendar.

Deerfield does provide laundry services for athletic clothing. Students should be aware that due to turnaround time they may want to have multiple sets of clothing to avoid any problems.

Each sport holds tryouts at the beginning of the season to determine appropriate placement for students trying out. Deerfield does its best to put all of its students in the position to succeed and grow as athletes, and these efforts are reflected in the composition of its teams.

All students, faculty, and staff can seek help from Deerfield’s skilled athletic training staff regardless of their involvement in Deerfield athletics.

Certain equipment, including game uniforms and practice clothing, is provided by the Athletic Stockroom. Some non-clothing items are also available for loan upon request, or available to purchase through the Athletic Store. Because each sport has varying equipment needs, students should be in touch with their coach or the stockroom staff when they arrive on campus. If students need to purchase athletic equipment or clothing not found in the Athletic Store or stockroom, they can usually find it at any one of several local retail stores.

Recreational sports are typically open to juniors and seniors as a co-curricular option, but some may allow underclassmen to participate with the coach’s permission.

The athletic facilities, including the gym, pool, tennis courts, and squash courts, are open to all students, faculty, and staff during their hours of operation. At the beginning of the year all students participate in an orientation that walks them through proper use of the fitness center, and all new students take a required swim test before they can use the pool. Hours for athletic facilities are posted online.

Contact Athletics

athletics@deerfield.edu
413-774-1430

Office West Gym
Mail PO Box 36
Deerfield, MA 01342