We strive to help our boys realize the Classical maxim mens sana in corpore sano—a sound mind in a sound body.

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Athletics at Roxbury Latin

The athletic program at Roxbury Latin strives to realize the Classical maxim mens sana in corpore sano—a sound mind in a sound body. Our mission is intimately connected to the fundamental values and guiding principles of the school. Staffed almost exclusively by faculty members, the department promotes the pursuit of excellence, the development of loyalty and good sportsmanship, perseverance and resilience. Games, practices, and all other team activities continue the work of the academic day; we expect our boys to give their best effort, work well with their teammates, improve their skills and sharpen their contributions, and—of course—find pleasure in the process. As a small school, we want our students to be generalists and not specialists—in athletics as in all other respects. Thus, we discourage students from seeing sports at Roxbury Latin as a self-serving exercise to hone their “pre-professional” skills or credentials for the next level of competition. Though each year several of our graduates go on to participate in athletics at the college level, we ask our athletes to put aside personal aspirations and individual ambitions in service to the greater community. For our teams to be competitive, we need the participation and involvement of a large number of students, and we enjoy our most consistent competitive success when our best athletes are “multiple” rather than “singular.” Our lower teams are as important as our varsity teams and we “grow” our own athletes.

Athletic News

Varsity XC Wins Third Consecutive NEPSAC Division II Championship

Roxbury Latin’s Varsity Cross Country team has won or been runners-up in eight of the last nine New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Division II Cross Country Championships. This year, Varsity secured its third consecutive victory, with the RL team placing first and securing several top spots in the race, clinching the coveted New England […]

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Tanner Oberg (II) Honored by USTA New England

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) recently honored Tanner Oberg (II) with its New England Junior Community Impact Award for his work with Rally For Tennis. “Each year, we are inspired by the incredible people and organizations who dedicate themselves to making tennis more welcoming, inclusive and impactful,” said Deb LaPress, Chair of the USTA […]

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Another Sunny RL Homecoming & Fall Family Day

The sun shone on another successful Fall Family Day and Homecoming at Roxbury Latin on September 27. The day was full of delicious food, family, friends, and RL spirit. In athletic matches, the day included wins across the board! Varsity and JV Cross Country secured wins against Groton, St. Seb’s, and Rivers; Varsity Football beat […]

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Noah Abdur Rahim ’25 Wins Prestigious Boston Globe Athletics Award

Each year, The Boston Globe honors 18 seniors from seven Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association districts, the city of Boston, and Eastern Massachusetts private schools, recognizing excellence in athletic achievement, academics, and community service. In addition to this recognition, several additional awards are bestowed on select students from this group. This year, Noah Abdur Rahim ‘25 […]

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