Located near the birthplace of volleyball in Holyoke, Massachusetts, NMH has fielded a boys’ volleyball team for more than thirty years. Both the varsity and junior varsity teams compete during the spring term against public high school teams in western Massachusetts and select independent schools. The program welcomes experienced players and trains athletes new to the sport. Annually, NMH competes in the Founding 4 prep-school tournament.
Recruiting
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The Class of 2026 has made a lasting impact on NMH Athletics, with 52 student-athletes from 14 sports continuing their careers at the collegiate level. The class includes 19 Division I commitments, 4 Division II commitments, 21 Division III commitments, and student-athletes continuing internationally at Simon Fraser University and University of St Andrews.
Paulo Mota-Neto ’27 delivered a historic season for NMH swimming, breaking long-standing school records in the 50 freestyle (20.71) and 100 freestyle (45.36), the latter standing since 1988. His success, fueled by discipline and dedication, also lifted his teammates—highlighting both individual excellence and the continued rise of the program.
Following his record-breaking performance at the New England Championships last spring, Efe ’27 is building on his success as one of the region’s top high jumpers while emerging as a leader for NMH Track & Field.
Azalea Lazore ’28 represents the Haudenosaunee National Team on the international stage, competing in Hong Kong and now vying for a spot on the women’s World Cup team heading to Japan. For her, lacrosse is about identity, pride, and representing her community worldwide.
The event featured team photographs, awards, highlights, and reflections on the winter sports season.
Senior captain Helen Zeaske closes out an exceptional career at NMH as the program’s all-time saves leader, surpassing 2,000 career saves. A four-year cornerstone in net, Zeaske’s impact extends beyond statistics her resilience, leadership, and commitment helped define the culture of NMH girls’ hockey and set the standard for future players.
Jimmy Bechter ’26 capped off an outstanding three-year career at NMH as a National Prep All-American finalist, solidifying himself as one of the program’s best. Despite a tough finals loss, he reflected on his growth and support system, and now looks ahead to continuing his academic and athletic career at Brown University.
After tearing his ACL and missing his junior season, Will Higgs ’26 used a difficult year away from basketball to grow mentally, academically, and personally. With a strong focus on recovery and support from the NMH community, he developed resilience and leadership that have prepared him to succeed at Princeton both on and off the court.
Livie and Katie Clough have quickly made their mark on NMH Field Hockey. Livie, a junior goalie and team captain, anchors the team with leadership and skill, while sophomore Katie is emerging as a versatile player with Division 1 aspirations. Together, they’ve helped lead NMH to key wins, including a recent victory over Exeter.
The NMH girls’ cross-country team, led by Coach Barry Auskern and senior captain Bryanna May, looks to build on its recent success with a strong, committed roster and a focus on pushing limits this fall.
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