Photo by J. Murrer.
By S.Q. DeJoy and J. Murrer
Jan. 8, 2024: Over the years, Bronxville High School has stood out as a small school with a highly successful athletic program. In the past four years, Bronxville has received the coveted Tom Whelan All-Sports Award for small schools three separate times, and in 2024 Bronxville was the runner-up to Rye. Winning the Whelan award is a great tribute to every one of the hardworking, dedicated athletes and coaches at the Bronxville School.
Bronxville High School varsity teams and individual Bronxville competitors won section, state, and national titles in a wide range of sports. Below is a recap of the most memorable sports stories of 2024.
Last March, squash player Rustin Wiser won the US Squash Junior National Championship. He is currently playing for the University of Pennsylvania.
Rustin Wiser Wins US Squash Junior National Championship
The Bronxville boys’ and girls’ indoor track and field teams had outstanding success in 2024 winning League and County Championships during the indoor season and capturing their respective Sectional Championships in the spring. Both the indoor and outdoor teams had athletes qualify for the New York State Championships, and in the spring, junior Wyatt Gravier won the 110m hurdles with the fastest time in New York State.
Indoor Track and Field Teams Win Class C League and County Championships
Bronxville Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis Teams Win Sectional Championships
Eight Broncos Compete at the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships
Also competing at the state level were the boys’ tennis team and the girls’ lacrosse team. The tennis team won its second New York State Title, and long-time coach Steve Klurfeld, was recognized as Coach of the Year. The girls’ lacrosse team won both the Sectional and Regional Championships before falling to South Jefferson in the New York State Semifinals.
Bronxville Boys Win Second Consecutive NYS Tennis Team Championship
Three Bronco Teams to Compete at States: Outdoor Track and Field, Boys’ Tennis, and Girls’ Lacrosse
In the fall, the girls’ cross country team won the Class C Westchester County Championship, and the boys’ team won the County Championship for all classes. It was an amazing accomplishment for a team from a small school. Brian Halling, the coach of the boys’ team, was named Westchester/Putnam Coach of the Year.
The girls’ soccer team, the No. 2 seed in the Class B playoffs, won the Sectional and Regional Championships and made it all the way to the State Semifinals before losing to Section 3’s Marcellus. Longtime soccer coach, Don Cupertino, will be inducted into the New York State Girls’ Soccer Hall of Fame in 2025.
The football team finished the regular season without a loss after moving up to Class B this year. The team had eighteen seniors on the roster and outscored their opponents 202-33. The football season ended with a 14-12 loss to Ardsley in the Sectional Quarterfinals.
Bronco Football Finishes Regular Season 7-0
The Broncos received multiple accolades for all of their accomplishments in 2024 and were honored each season during the Sports Awards Ceremonies.
Bronxville School Winter Sports Awards 2024
Broncos Recognized at 2024 Spring Sports Awards
Bronxville Fall Athletes Recognized at Fall Sports Awards Evening 2024
Over the years, many Bronxville athletes have chosen to play at the college level and 2024 was no different. While Bronxville athletes compete in multiple sports, it is notable that eighteen Bronxville squash players are currently competing at the college level.
Ten Bronco Athletes from the Class of 2024 Recruited to Play in College
Eighteen Squash Players from Bronxville are on College Teams
Three Bronxville High School Seniors Commit to Playing Sports in College
Go Broncos.