The Hill Academy(ON) defeated the #4 Landon School(MD) at Triplett Field & Bordley Stadium on March 17, 2012 in Bethesda, MD. Brodie Merrill's team visited the States to showcase their talent and get exposure. They definitely made a point!
Bear Sports News provides a breakdown of the game:
The Bears’ first 2012 loss was the consequence of the first visit by a Canadian Team to Landon, THA (can’t find a nickname) 7 Bears 6. They traveled 1,000 miles on their spring break and arrived with wins over Gilman, Archbishop Spaulding, URichmond (their club team?), Collegiate, Norfolk Academy, St. Christopher’s and a sole loss to Calvert Hall. To quote THA’s website, “The Academy’s unique “Learn to Learn” approach offers a complete educational platform, linking the disciplines of athletics and academics.” Continue reading...