Athletic News
![Lacrosse coach Katherine Simmons]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571757250/berkshire/rgket3lexzj4xzrgrocr/Kado1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571757250/berkshire/rgket3lexzj4xzrgrocr/Kado1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571757250/berkshire/rgket3lexzj4xzrgrocr/Kado1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571757250/berkshire/rgket3lexzj4xzrgrocr/Kado1.jpg","width":1024}])
Berkshire lacrosse coach recognized for contributions to Big Red.
![Fersen '14 Helps Lead UVA to a National Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560527568/berkshire/piiw2qi8nbeicmabtgcy/AT7I0970.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560527568/berkshire/piiw2qi8nbeicmabtgcy/AT7I0970.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1560527568/berkshire/piiw2qi8nbeicmabtgcy/AT7I0970.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1560527568/berkshire/piiw2qi8nbeicmabtgcy/AT7I0970.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1560527568/berkshire/piiw2qi8nbeicmabtgcy/AT7I0970.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1560527568/berkshire/piiw2qi8nbeicmabtgcy/AT7I0970.jpg","width":2200}])
Cooper Fersen '14 served as an assistant coach with the UVA Men's Lacrosse team, which captured this year's NCAA Div. I title.
![Jacob Shaffelburg '19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543438431/berkshire/oupkpzs0mevy6zu2u0js/JacobShaffelburg19image.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543438431/berkshire/oupkpzs0mevy6zu2u0js/JacobShaffelburg19image.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543438431/berkshire/oupkpzs0mevy6zu2u0js/JacobShaffelburg19image.jpg","width":641}])
Former Berkshire winger earns top award after finishing the season with 16 goals and 14 assists.
![After Exciting OT Win in WNEPSLA Tournament, Girls Varsity Lacrosse To Face Williston in the Semis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558147796/berkshire/ozvktx0pzpv1qo2hish3/IMG_4105.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558147796/berkshire/ozvktx0pzpv1qo2hish3/IMG_4105.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558147796/berkshire/ozvktx0pzpv1qo2hish3/IMG_4105.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558147796/berkshire/ozvktx0pzpv1qo2hish3/IMG_4105.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1558147796/berkshire/ozvktx0pzpv1qo2hish3/IMG_4105.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1558147796/berkshire/ozvktx0pzpv1qo2hish3/IMG_4105.jpg","width":2200}])
Bears defeat Cheshire Academy 11-10 in tournament quarterfinals to advance.
![Tipper Higgins '14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549383934/berkshire/evvvubmo3nr62tpikcmt/TipperHiggins14courtesyArmy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1549383934/berkshire/evvvubmo3nr62tpikcmt/TipperHiggins14courtesyArmy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1549383934/berkshire/evvvubmo3nr62tpikcmt/TipperHiggins14courtesyArmy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1549383934/berkshire/evvvubmo3nr62tpikcmt/TipperHiggins14courtesyArmy.jpg","width":1000}])
New England Hockey Journal profiles former Bear.
![Moragne '19 Scores 1,000th Point in Bears Win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1548887141/berkshire/r2e2ojkg7zal9jb6bpuf/AlexisMoragne19Scores1000point.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1548887141/berkshire/r2e2ojkg7zal9jb6bpuf/AlexisMoragne19Scores1000point.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1548887141/berkshire/r2e2ojkg7zal9jb6bpuf/AlexisMoragne19Scores1000point.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1548887141/berkshire/r2e2ojkg7zal9jb6bpuf/AlexisMoragne19Scores1000point.jpg","width":1024}])
Senior sinks free throw to reach milestone in 72-39 win over Hotchkiss.
![Justin Donawa '15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549382194/berkshire/n9ujqlizwc3a2sdqow9r/JustinDonawa15_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1549382194/berkshire/n9ujqlizwc3a2sdqow9r/JustinDonawa15_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1549382194/berkshire/n9ujqlizwc3a2sdqow9r/JustinDonawa15_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1549382194/berkshire/n9ujqlizwc3a2sdqow9r/JustinDonawa15_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1549382194/berkshire/n9ujqlizwc3a2sdqow9r/JustinDonawa15_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1549382194/berkshire/n9ujqlizwc3a2sdqow9r/JustinDonawa15_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Former Bear soccer standout taken with the 66th pick by the Columbus Crew.
![Jacob Shaffelburg signs with Toronto FC II]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543438129/berkshire/jyfscrdau0ko362blmzp/Jacobsigning.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543438129/berkshire/jyfscrdau0ko362blmzp/Jacobsigning.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1543438129/berkshire/jyfscrdau0ko362blmzp/Jacobsigning.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1543438129/berkshire/jyfscrdau0ko362blmzp/Jacobsigning.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543438129/berkshire/jyfscrdau0ko362blmzp/Jacobsigning.jpg","width":1280}])
Berkshire forward to return to Canada to play professional soccer.
![Boys Soccer Team Wins NEPSAC Class A title]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542643541/berkshire/vo9agvhvfxghflcr0ved/SoccerWins.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542643541/berkshire/vo9agvhvfxghflcr0ved/SoccerWins.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1542643541/berkshire/vo9agvhvfxghflcr0ved/SoccerWins.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1542643541/berkshire/vo9agvhvfxghflcr0ved/SoccerWins.jpg","width":1024}])
Berkshire defeats Hilltoppers in NEPSAC Class A final to win the Stewart Cup.
![Boys Soccer Playoffs: Bears to Host Milton Academy in First Round]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542117545/berkshire/y0blsvna1d6xl9racg2x/BerkshireSoccer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542117545/berkshire/y0blsvna1d6xl9racg2x/BerkshireSoccer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1542117545/berkshire/y0blsvna1d6xl9racg2x/BerkshireSoccer.jpg","width":800}])
The Bears will host the Mustangs in the quarterfinal game of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class A tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 2:00 p.m.
![Sugar '18 Makes Early Impact at Sewanee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542073863/berkshire/wsuaezvhqegmbs1kpqmd/Sugar_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542073863/berkshire/wsuaezvhqegmbs1kpqmd/Sugar_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1542073863/berkshire/wsuaezvhqegmbs1kpqmd/Sugar_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1542073863/berkshire/wsuaezvhqegmbs1kpqmd/Sugar_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1542073863/berkshire/wsuaezvhqegmbs1kpqmd/Sugar_1.jpg","width":1409}])
Former Bear selected to Southern Athletic Conference All-Conference Second Team.
![Achara '19, Shaffelburg '19 Picked to Play in All-American Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1541694915/berkshire/mvtib8dapqccrwq32hga/JacobAcharacopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1541694915/berkshire/mvtib8dapqccrwq32hga/JacobAcharacopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1541694915/berkshire/mvtib8dapqccrwq32hga/JacobAcharacopy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1541694915/berkshire/mvtib8dapqccrwq32hga/JacobAcharacopy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1541694915/berkshire/mvtib8dapqccrwq32hga/JacobAcharacopy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1541694915/berkshire/mvtib8dapqccrwq32hga/JacobAcharacopy.jpg","width":2151}])
The pair has helped guide Berkshire to a 15-0 record this season and will represent the Bears on Dec. 1.
![Nick Matthew visits Berkshire as squash ambassador]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536755750/berkshire/welxqbbbtgrbmhkz3g89/RS70358_NickMatthew-229.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536755750/berkshire/welxqbbbtgrbmhkz3g89/RS70358_NickMatthew-229.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536755750/berkshire/welxqbbbtgrbmhkz3g89/RS70358_NickMatthew-229.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536755750/berkshire/welxqbbbtgrbmhkz3g89/RS70358_NickMatthew-229.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1536755750/berkshire/welxqbbbtgrbmhkz3g89/RS70358_NickMatthew-229.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1536755750/berkshire/welxqbbbtgrbmhkz3g89/RS70358_NickMatthew-229.jpg","width":2200}])
Former world No. 1 player agrees to three-year contract and will work closely with players and coaches.
Junior from Nova Scotia, Canada, tallied 16 goals and 12 assists while leading the Bears to a 19-1-1 record in the fall.
Olympic Gold Medalist serves as keynote speaker at Berkshire's 111th Commencement on May 25.
Simons '18 wins long jump and triple jump events for third consecutive year to lead Berkshire to Class B title.
Conal Groom took up rowing during his sophomore year at Berkshire, a choice that shaped his life and career.
In 2016, Berkshire alum Rebecca Russell '01 became the first female head coach of a Newfoundland League Senior Men's Hockey Team, the Clarenville Ford Caribous.
The Bears battled at Berkshire East on Feb. 14, finishing in 8th place (boys) and 6th place (girls) overall.
