Martlets Defeat Eaglebrook

The Martlets welcomed the Eaglebrook School Eagles to a snow capped Williams Hill for the first game of the season. Despite the chill outside, the action inside the New Gym heated up quickly as the Eagles surged to an early 19-12 lead, knocking down shots from the outside. Garrett Rohrbaugh ‘27 provided an instant spark off the bench, draining two quick three-pointers to energize the crowd and contributing 13 points overall.

Fueled by Rohrbaugh’s sharpshooting, the Martlets turned up the intensity on both ends of the court. Brendan Williams ‘26 played a pivotal role in setting the offensive tempo while bolstering the defense with seven points and three rebounds. Westminster’s relentless pressure proved too much for Eaglebrook, as the Martlets forced an impressive 20 steals. Garrett Rohrbaugh ‘27 led the defensive effort with six steals, followed by Mike Basich ‘26 with five and Brody DiBeneditto ‘26 with two.

Defensive standout Finn Williams ‘26, better known to opponents as “Strawberry Thunder,” hounded Eaglebrook’s guards, helping Westminster head into halftime with a 29-22 advantage. In the second half, Ethan Hernandez ‘27, “the pride of Novato,” took over offensively, showcasing a complete scoring arsenal. Hernandez tallied a game-high 24 points, including five three-pointers, pure mid-range buckets, and two emphatic blocks.

Hudson Black ‘27 anchored the Martlets’ zone defense, battling Eaglebrook’s interior size while adding his first JV points with a well-timed three-pointer. Cole Hadden ’26 also opened his scoring account, converting a slick assist from Brendan Williams. JV newcomers Connor Gray ‘26 and Jacoby Jones ‘27 made their debuts with standout contributions: Gray’s energetic defense and precise passing sparked key plays, while Jones grabbed a crucial rebound.

With strong support from faculty and students, the Martlets secured a 57-43 victory in their season opener. Next up, the Lions' Den at Trinity-Pawling awaits the Martlets next Wednesday, as the Black & Gold head down Route 4, looking to maintain their momentum in front of the New York crowd.