The Poly Prep Blue Devils are preparing for the spring season with a packed schedule across all sports. The teams all have talent, experienced leaders, newcomers and athletes competing at the highest level. From the diamond to the greens, the track, the lacrosse field, the Blue Devils are ready to carry on the tradition of excellence in every single program!
Baseball
The baseball team enters the season with high expectations and national recognition, ranked No. 47 nationally by Prep Baseball and No. 1 in New York by Perfect Game, placing them among the top high school programs in the country. Winter preseason training allowed them time to decide teams, refine skills, and prepare for a competitive spring schedule. The squad was also participating in their annual Blue Devil Challenge, led by senior Kobi Marshall ’26, a highlight of the preseason that helped energize the roster.
The roster shows standout talent, including three Division 1 commits: David Hinojosa ’26, headed to Vanderbilt; Felix Heller ’26, committed to the University of Pennsylvania; and Manny Acevedo ’27, who committed to the University of Virginia last year.
The Blue Devils will open the season at home on March 18 against Regis High School at 4:15 p.m.. With a strong returning core and national attention on their every move, the team will aim to live up to their preseason ranking while continuing a tradition of excellence.
Golf
The Poly Prep golf team is ready to tee off for the spring season, having already started preseason practices under the guidance of Head Coach Alex Carter, a former captain at Alabama State University. The team has been focused on refining swing mechanics, chipping, putting and maintaining positive body language to perform their best with an emphasis on consistency and focus.
One player to watch this spring is freshman Hailey Yap ’29, a new addition to the Poly Prep golf team and member of Team New York. With six years of club golf experience under her belt, she brings talent and dedication to this year’s squad. Yap spent the offseason increasing distance with all her clubs and continues to work on short games around the greens. “Golf is very mental,” she said. “I remind myself to take it one shot at a time and focus only on what I can control. Even if I don’t hit a great shot, there is always another opportunity to recover and do better.”
Despite being new to high school golf, Yap noted she quickly felt welcomed by the team’s camaraderie, with teammates practicing together, encouraging one another, and supporting each other. Gus Kumar ’29, another young golf prodigy, described the team’s supportive environment: “We keep positive self-talk and make sure any criticism is constructive. We encouraged each other with phrases like ‘you got this,’ ‘stay focused’ and one shot at a time.’” The team has created a balanced roster ready to go through their full spring schedule.
Poly Prep will officially open the season away at Sleepy Hollow Country Club against Hackley on April 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., where the team will have a chance to showcase their skills and make a strong team performance for the spring.
Lacrosse
The Poly Prep Lacrosse Teams are getting ready for a competitive spring season, with the girls’ team opening against Trinity at Randall’s Island on April 8, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. and the boys’ team at home against Curtis High School on March 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.. After a rigorous preseason, the Blue Devils are ready to hit the field.
Over the past weeks, the team has concentrated on fundamental skills such as ground balls, passing, throwing and catching, while also emphasizing defensive techniques like boxing out, positioning and cutting. Preseason drills have also focused on stamina and endurance to prepare players for the full length of each game. Freshman attacker Esme Klein noted that a major goal for the team this year is to grow together and give their best in every game.
The program will also celebrate its continued tradition of producing elite athletes. Sienna Kluass ’26 has committed to play lacrosse at the University of Vermont, further showing the skill development and competitive culture in the Blue Devils Program. As the season starts, Poly Prep’s lacrosse teams will look to combine their individual talent with their teamwork, improving with every game while also maintaining the school’s long-standing tradition of competitive lacrosse.
Softball
The Poly Prep softball team enters the season with a strong legacy, having captured the NYSAIS Championship six times since 2016 (’16, ’18, ’19, ’22, ’23 and ’24), including last year’s title. The program has consistently been one of the top teams in the league, with strong pitching, solid defense and clutch hitting to maintain its competitive edge year after year.
The Blue Devils have been hard at work during the offseason, focusing on refining fundamentals, teamwork, base running and situational awareness in games.
The Blue Devils will kick off the season with a scrimmage against Wagner on March 10, 2026, giving the team a chance to test its lineup. The first official game of the season will be away at Trinity on April 8 at 4:15 p.m., where the Blue Devils will look to continue their excellence. Poly Prep softball aims to defend its championship and make another deep run in the NYSAIS playoffs.
Track and Field (Outdoor)
The indoor track season wrapped up with several standout performances at the NYSAIS Championships, highlighting the program’s strength heading into the outdoor season. Freshman Nico Masson broke his own school record in the 3200m with a time of 9:33.29, qualifying for states and ranking third in the United States for the Class of 2029 and 37th in New York across all grades. Senior Dorsey Smith placed third in the 1000m with a time of 2:33.39, qualifying for states for a second year in a row, while Bennett Ling-Regan ‘28 also earned a state berth with a 6.67 in the 55m, placing him sixth all-time in school history.
On the girls’ side, Tochi Ugboajah ’28 finished second in the shot put, securing a state qualification and moving to fourth all-time in Poly history. Junior Shelby Kimmelman captured the NYSAIS Championship in the triple jump with a leap of 36 feet, 7 inches, claiming the league title and setting the top mark in NYSAIS this season. Additional strong performances came from Massimo Yeung ’28, who ran 35.47 in the 300m and 50.2 in the 400m, making him the fastest sophomore in the state and second fastest in Poly history, and Eytan Goldberg ’29, who qualified for nationals in the 800m with a time of 2:32.49, ranking as the sixth fastest freshman in the country.
“Team support really comes through during practice when we run drills together and push each other,” said senior Nyla Harriot. Sprinter Micah Thomas ’28, who competes in the 100m and 200m, agreed: “Watching my teammates race and improve their times motivates me to do better as well.”
The Blue Devils also celebrated a major offseason milestone, as Natalie Murphy ’26 committed to Division I Track at the University of Pennsylvania, highlighting Poly Prep’s tradition of developing elite athletes. With such strong performances, Poly Prep Trackletes enter the outdoor season ready to compete, which officially kicks off with their first meet on April 9, 2026.
Boys Tennis
After an impressive season by the girls’ tennis team all the way to the semi-finals, the Poly Prep boys’ team is preparing for a competitive spring season of tennis. The team will open at home against Packer Collegiate Institute on April 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The players have been focused on building individual skills and double strategies, working to improve consistency, communication and court awareness. The tennis team aims to perform in each match while growing as a cohesive unit throughout the season.
