List of 5 news stories.

• Week #11 - Middle School Cross Country Complete Their Season In Style!

  10/30/2026
  Dave Levy, Athletic Director
  Middle School Cross Country - Beginning their efforts in the heat of early August, the Middle School Cross Country team has put in an immense amount of training. They've run hills - both on and off campus. Additionally, the team has logged tons of miles, at a variety of paces, all around Tandem and through PVCC. And of course, the Badgers have also had quite the competitive journey. Twice, the Badgers have competed at a high level at Crozet Park. The team took on the hilly Monticello Mountain meet, competing with Peabody, our South Charlottesville neighbors. At Darden Towe, the Badgers competed with over 20 other teams. At Grymes, the Badgers came home with medals and ribbons. They wrapped up their season today with the first ever Middle School Tandem Two Mile - and defeated CCS on their home course!

   

  Running an incredibly smart race, Robert allowed his competition from CCS to take the lead early. He settled into a competitive pace, encouraging CCS break the wind. Steady and smart, Robert did not react as the runners around him put in a sprint here and there - only to return to a slower pace. On the final lap, prior to the last hill, CCS tried to create some distance - and Robert responded. He sped up the hill, and as he made his way towards the finish, he opened that gap dramatically. Robert flew down that last hill and broke the tape in a time of 13:41 - earning first place overall and he also ran a FULL MINUTE faster than his time at Monticello - drawing the attention of our Varsity coaches! What a season for Robert!
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• Week #11 - Badgers Defeat Defending Divison II State Champion in Final Tune-Up Before States

  10/29/2026
  Dave Levy, Athletic Director
  Varsity Boys Cross Country - "Thank you so much for coming today, and making this meet so special."  Those were the parting words from the New Covenant Coach and Meet Director, who was very appreciative to have the three time defending state champions participating at New Covenant's home course. Tandem lived up to our reputation as champions - with sportsmanship and class - easily defeating  North Cross, the Division II defending state Champion by 20 points - and then inviting them to cool down with us afterwards - a beautiful acknowledgement of our mutual respect for the sport. Checkout some video footage shared on Facebook from the race.

   

  Today was the first time Tandem has competed at New Covenant - and the Badgers delivered on a tough course. The race consisted of three laps in the woods, full of rocks and roots and a few tough hills. While the footing was occasionally uneven, the team was up to the task - and enjoyed the beautiful woods and the challenging competition. It was a great opportunity for a tune up prior to state championships in two weeks!

   

  It is absolutely remarkable to say that for the sixth time in seven races, Hayes broke the tape first, taking gold in a time of 16:08! Whether we're at big time invitationals, the Ragged Mountain Cup or mid-week meets against the DII defending champion, it's always Hayes. Additionally, his time was 34 seconds faster than last week - and he was all alone for the entire race.  
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• Week #11 - Finishing Strong: Varsity Boys Soccer and JV Girls Volleyball Deliver on Tandem Day

  10/27/2026
  Varsity Boys Soccer - Beginning on the literal first day of school, it has been an incredible journey for the 2026 Boys Varsity Soccer team. Led by five talented seniors, the Badgers opened the action on the road at Grace Christian Staunton back on August 18. When it was time for their first contest at home, the Badgers lit up the scoreboard against United Christian Academy, dazzling the crowd with an 8-2 victory! Levi and Van both tallied tough goals on the road at Grace Christian Mechanicsville, giving the Badgers an impressive win on the road. Then, following our overnight trips, the team defeated Cristo Rey 5-1 back at Tandem.

   

  The team has survived a wild heatwave that cancelled a stretch of the season in September, and a surprise thunderstorm that cancelled their game on the road at Wakefield Country Day only a few minutes into the action. Having overcome lots of adversity early in the season, the team was ready for a big challenge: #4 Eastern Mennonite on the road followed by #8 Fishburne at home. When the team got home from Eastern Mennonite, Ruthie was the first to discuss how proud she was for the way the Badgers played on the road yesterday, and Sarah talked about how impressed the EMS parents were with the goal-keeping efforts of Levie, who had a number of incredible saves.
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  Week #11 - Senior Cross Country Runners Honored at Last 'Home Meet'

  10/27/2026
  The Varsity Cross Country team hosted a final 'home' meet, the Tandem Invitational, at Darden Towe on Tuesday, October 20 (see details in last week's Friday Letter - boys team won, girls team placed 2nd). After the races, the team, their families and fans gathered to honor the seniors on the team - nine of them! Coach Jason Farr spoke about the team with great devotion and humor and each player received a handmade poster signed by their fellow players. Senior runners honored, with a combined 58 years at Tandem, were: Victoria D, Lucy L, Hayes B, Miles G, Jack J, Zeke L, Peter W, Alexander K, and Jude G. Family photos were taken and runners will be honored individually at the annual Cross Country celebration, this year on November 16. Congratulations to this terrific group of Tandem student athletes - they have won countless state, conference and individual titles.
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  Week #11 - Varsity Boys Soccer Seniors Honored after Last Home Game

  10/27/2026
  After their final game against Fishburne Academy on October 23 during our Tandem Day Community Picnic (game details shared below), our Varsity Boys Soccer team took time to recognize their senior players. Senior players honored, with a combined 26 years in Tandem's classrooms and fields, were: Seamus B, Van W, Shaan M, Seth R and Otis H. Coach Nemanja Cetic spoke warmly about each player, then two of the younger players spoke to their graduating teammates as well. Each player had a poster made for them with their jersey number and name on it. Family photos ended the evening and the season for these five terrific Badger players. Congratulations and thanks for your hard work and dedication! Click on the headline for more photos.