Exeter/Andover Weekend once again delivered the emotion, tradition, and high-level competition that defines nation's most storied prep school rivalries. This winter's edition was hosted on Andover's campus and the day featured packed crowds, constant momentum swings, and the unmistakable energy that makes E/A unlike anything else on the schedule.

For Big Red, the headline belonged to the boys basketball team's unforgettable overtime comeback in a 91–85 victory, while boys hockey earned a hard-fought 3–3 tie. Andover earned victories in girls basketball (62–50) and girls hockey (6–1) , while the Blue also captured both the coed and girls duals. Across every venue, Big Red athletes competed with resilience, sportsmanship, and pride in front of roaring crowds.

The signature moment of the weekend — and one that will forever live in E/A lore — came on the hardwood. Trailing by double-digits with under two minutes remaining and without a timeout, the boys basketball team authored a stunning rally. Christian Chartier began the push with two free throws before Shawn O'Neil stole the ensuing inbounds pass and converted a three-point play. After another defensive stop, Alex Hamblet attacked the rim for an and-one to cut the deficit to four. Following an Andover layup, Hamblet buried an off-balance three from the wing to make it a one-possession game. Exeter intentionally fouled on the inbounds, but Andover missed twice from the line. Jake Attaway secured the rebound, pushed up the floor, and drilled a game-tying three with two seconds left to force overtime at 79–79. The extra session belonged entirely to Big Red, as Josh Belcher — outstanding on both ends all night — scored seven of his 21 points in overtime to secure the program's tenth straight victory. Cole McClure led the way with 22 points, while Hamblet finished with 13, Chartier added 10, and Attaway's late heroics capped a remarkable team effort.

The boys hockey team skated to a dramatic 3–3 tie in a back-and-forth contest. After a scoreless first period, Jack Marquardt opened the scoring off a feed from Aiden Craft and Tyler Callander, but Andover answered just 30 seconds later. Escher Briere restored the lead late in the second with help from Noah Poinsett-Yoshida and Brendan McCarthy. Poinsett-Yoshida then extended the advantage early in the third, finishing a play from Cam Fiasconaro, before Andover struck twice to even the game. Exeter thought it had found the winner in the final minutes, only to have the goal waved off, and a last-second offensive-zone faceoff chance was deflected just over the crossbar as the teams settled for the draw.

On the girls side, basketball saw a strong offensive effort from Allana Orsby, who poured in 18 points — half from the free-throw line — while Sydney Pettis added 12 and Daniella Kalil chipped in 10 in a 62–50 loss. In girls hockey, Andover seized control with five first-period goals. Paisley Meyer provided the Big Red response in the third period, recording her 98th career point and moving within striking distance of the century mark, mirroring the milestone her linemate Maria Gray reached earlier this winter.

Wrestling closed its season with characteristic toughness and spirit. For the second consecutive year, the rivalry included both a girls and a coed varsity dual. Though Exeter fell in both (54–12 and 54–24), the day featured memorable performances, including Michael Kosov's emphatic pin over a seasoned Andover opponent and co-captain Zain Reza's match-ending fall to punctuate an outstanding four-year career. In JV exhibitions, Ura Shi earned a composed victory and Chayyah Lewis battled ferociously throughout her bout.

As has been the case for more than a century, the results told only part of the story. The true spirit of E/A Weekend was found in the deafening crowds, cheering on the relentless effort from both sides.