Byram Hills reports record athletic season and new programs

Byram Hills’ athletics director (Rob, Speaker 5) told the Board of Education on June 10 that the district’s interscholastic program posted a number of high points in 2024–25: 22 sports for grades 7–12, 58 teams over three seasons, four unified teams and the late addition of flag football. Rob said the district’s teams produced five league champions, five section championships, three regional champions and nine all‑state selections, with five school records broken during the year.

“Once again, we had a total of 22 sports with 58 teams over the three seasons,” Rob said, summarizing season participation and accomplishments. He highlighted merged programs with neighboring districts (Horace Greeley, Sleepy Hollow and Irvington), unified athletics events that drew packed crowds, and student leadership that helped run a successful Women in Sports Day involving more than 150 elementary‑school participants and 50 high‑school volunteers.

Rob noted individual milestones — including a wrestler with 100 career wins and a girls lacrosse goalkeeper approaching 300 saves — and said 12 student‑athletes signed letters of intent to play in college across eight sports. He also singled out the boys tennis team’s regional championship and upcoming matches at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens.

The report was presented for the board’s information; no action was taken. Board members asked about middle‑school enrollment trends and whether merged teams would be needed going forward; Rob said increasing middle‑school participation is a focus for the summer and that the district will survey families and coordinate with coaches and staff.