Athletics At Nobles
Nobles is a member of the competitive Independent School League. The school has 25 varsity teams. Boys and Girls participate in Soccer, Cross-Country, Hockey, Basketball, Squash, Skiing, Golf, Lacrosse, Tennis, Sailing, Crew, and the newly formed Ultimate Frisbee team. Boys also participate in Football, Wrestling, and Baseball, while Girls participate in Field Hockey and Softball. Boston College goalie, John Muse, and Boston College player, Jimmy Hayes, are Nobles graduates.
Nobles and Milton Academy historically have a Nobles/Milton Day each athletic season. On this day, usually nearing, or on the last game of the season, the two schools compete in almost every sport. Students are known to "get psyched" by face-painting, reciting chants, and wearing team colors.
The student spirit group is called the "Dawg Pound" (Founded by Ross Chanowski, '07) and is typically led by two first class students. They form large cheering sections and practice organized cheers. For the students who do not play a sport in any given season, the Dawg Pound is a good way to support classmates.
Over the past 6 years (2003/2004 - 2008/2009):
- 87% of the 22 ISL varsity teams have winning records
- 66 ISL teams finished in the top 3 (>60%)
- 41 ISL championship teams
- 85% of eligible teams invited to NE Tournaments
- 15 teams won New England Championships
- 5 crews won NEIRA Gold Medals
- 2 National Crew Champions
2008/2009 Championship Summary:
- 7 ISL Titles: Boys Alpine Skiing, Girls Alpine Skiing, Girls Basketball, Girls Ice Hockey, Girls Lacross, Girls Soccer, and Softball
- 4 New England Team Titles: Girls Crew, Girls Cross Country, Girls Ice Hockey, and Girls Soccer
- 2 New England Champion Crews: Girls 1st and 2nd boats
- 1 National Crew Title: Boys Varsity Four
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