2026 Eagles Athletics Awards Ceremony Honors “Something Special Happening at the Creek”
The 2026 Eagles Athletics Awards Ceremony celebrated a year of dedication, perseverance, and excellence among Creek student athletes. Held on May 21, 2026, the event brought together athletes, coaches, families, and community members to reflect on a remarkable year.
The ceremony opened with a welcome from the Director of Athletics Freddie Newman, who shared that out of Indian Creek’s 22 JV & Varsity teams, 17 of them made the playoff quarter or semifinals. This recognition was followed by a poignant speech by SGA Vice President for Athletics Andrew Kokoski ’26. Andrew shared that “There’s something special happening at the Creek and we are lucky to be part of it.” Andrew also honored Athletic Director Freddie Newman for being named MIAA AD of the Year.
The event then moved on to honor individual and team accomplishments. Varsity Swim Coach Kelly Boring was honored for being named MIAA Coach of the Year. Senior Kyle Harvin was honored for setting new school-wide and program-wide scoring records in basketball.
A new award, Supporter of the Year” was presented and named for former Upper School Head and current faculty member Gerry Connolly, who is a constant presence on the sidelines for every team, and who keeps the Creek community informed of athletic accomplishments. The auditorium erupted into a standing ovation as Ms. Newman presented this award.
A new award, Supporter of the Year” was presented and named for former Upper School Head and current faculty member Gerry Connolly, who is a constant presence on the sidelines for every team, and who keeps the Creek community informed of athletic accomplishments. The auditorium erupted into a standing ovation as Ms. Newman presented this award.
The ceremony concluded with reflections on the importance of community, gratitude for the support of coaches, faculty, families, and staff, and a celebration of the shared commitment that allows Creek student-athletes to thrive.
Congratulations to the 2026 Athletics Department Award Winners:
Most Outstanding Male Athlete: Kyle Harvin
Most Outstanding Female Athlete: Lily Swope
Male Scholar Athlete: Joey Patanella
Female Scholar Athlete: Izzy Sussman
Sportsmanship Awards: Grace Casteel & Solomon Younger
C. Markland Kelly Athletic Service Awards: Caton Crowder & Norah Young
Managers of the Year: Raime Brown & Sydney Cochrane
Supporter of the Year: Gerry Connolly
Team of the Year: Varsity Girls Swimming
8+ Varsity Letters:
- Grace Casteel: Volleyball (4), Basketball (2), Swimming (1), Golf (1), Track (1)
- Liam Foley: Cross Country (2), Swimming (3), Track (4)
- Andrew Kokoski: Soccer (2), Swimming (3), Baseball (4)
- Charlotte Lester: Soccer (4), Track (4)
- Eli Robinson: Cross Country (3), Basketball (1), Track (4)
- Lily Swope: Soccer (4), Swimming (4)
- Owen Crum: Sailing (5), Lacrosse (2), Swim (4)
- Henry Sosman: Soccer (2), Swimming (3), Track (4)
- Norah Young: Basketball (4), Track (4)
- Kingston Amin: Cross Country (3), Basketball (1), Track (4)
Individual teams honored Most Outstanding Player, Most Improved Player, and Players’ Choice Awardees.
Congratulations to the 2026 Team Award Winners:
Congratulations to the 2026 Team Award Winners:
Varsity Cross Country
- Most Outstanding Player: Domenic Craig
- Most Improved Player: Charlie Tator
- Players Choice: Eli Robinson
Varsity Dance
- Most Outstanding Player: Audrey Yankus
- Most Improved Player: Viola Frazier
- Players Choice: Austin Hochard
Varsity Field Hockey
- Most Outstanding Players: Grace Malachowski & Abbie Sadowski
- Most Improved Player: Alexah Mitchell
- Players Choice: Izzy Sussman
JV Boys Soccer
- Most Outstanding Player: Ethan Luciano
- Most Improved Player: Penn Keuleman
- Players Choice: Gus White
Varsity Boys Soccer
- Most Outstanding Player: Jose Ceron
- Most Improved Player: Justin Sonecha
- Players Choice: Andrew Kokoski
Varsity Girls Soccer
- Most Outstanding Player: Marina Hemmer
- Most Improved Player: Maia Riley
- Players Choice: Charlotte Lester
JV Volleyball
- Most Outstanding Player: Chloe Francis
- Most Improved Player: Isabella Holden
- Players Choice: Christian Johnson
Varsity Volleyball
- Most Outstanding Player: Mariah Smith
- Most Improved Player: Amelia Addeo & Addison Knoche
- Players Choice: Grace Casteel & Summer Rivers
Freshman/Sophomore Boys Basketball
- Most Outstanding Player: Andrew Cockrell
- Most Improved Player: Will Walcott
- Players Choice: George Cockrell
JV Boys Basketball
- Most Outstanding Players: Gavin Armstrong & Ethan Luciano
- Most Improved Player: Aden Kweder
- Players Choice: Hayden Foster
Varsity Boys Basketball
- Most Outstanding Player: Kyle Harvin
- Most Improved Player: Bryce Teagle
- Players Choice: Collin Bell
JV Girls Basketball
- Most Outstanding Players: Lexi Kuzmeskus & Clara McKee
- Most Improved Player: Elle Crowder
- Players Choice: Isla Kulynych-Irvin
Varsity Girls Basketball
- Most Outstanding Player: Masara Magassouba
- Most Improved Player: Rebekah Young
- Players Choice: Norah Young
Varsity Girls Swimming
- Most Outstanding Player: Lily Swope
- Most Improved Player: Grace Achatz
- Players Choice: Lily Swope
Varsity Boys Swimming
- Most Outstanding Player: Brecken Nicholes
- Most Improved Player: Liam Foley
- Players Choice: Owen Crum
Varsity Baseball
- Most Outstanding Player: Alex Rodriguez
- Most Improved Players: Collin Bell & Mitchell Montgomery
- Players Choice: Garrett McCoy
Varsity Golf
- Most Outstanding Players: Malaya Johnson & Evan Lee
- Most Improved Player:Grayson Ondrovick
- Players Choice: Malaya Johnson
Varsity Boys Lacrosse
- Most Outstanding Player: Caton Crowder
- Most Improved Player: Ronald Williams
- Players Choice: Owen Crum
Varsity Girls Lacrosse
- Most Outstanding Players: Katelyn Bowen & Fitzy Parks
- Most Improved Player: Ofundem Mbelem
- Players Choice: Mackenzie Johnson
Varsity Softball
- Most Outstanding Player: Chelsea Lester
- Most Improved Player: Aria Schaufele
- Players Choice: Clara McKee
JV Tennis
- Most Outstanding Player: Sean Murrell
- Most Improved Player: Shiv Patel
- Players Choice: Tek Goldstein
Varsity Tennis
- Most Outstanding Player: Charlie Tator
- Most Improved Player: Peter Goel
- Players Choice: Neil Akins
Varsity Boys Track & Field
- Most Outstanding Players: Kingston Amin & Henry Sosman
- Most Improved Players: EJ Jeffers & Eli Robinson
- Players Choice: Domenic Craig
Varsity Girls Track & Field
- Most Outstanding Players: Alexah Mitchell & Elyse White
- Most Improved Player: Norah Young
- Players Choice: Charlotte Lester
Congratulations to all our ICS athletes for demonstrating determination, teamwork, and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the year. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our coaches, faculty, and families for their continued support of the ICS Athletics Department.
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Indian Creek School
Indian Creek school is a co-educational, college preparatory independent school, located in Crownsville, Maryland. Students in Pre-K3 through grade 12 receive a vibrant educational experience based on excellent academics steeped in strong student-teacher connections.
