FORT WASHINGTON -- The Inter-Academic Athletic League Directors of Athletics named 13 student-athletes as recipients of the annual Inter-Ac AD’s awards. The AD’s Award is presented annually to a senior girl and/or senior boy who has been a multi-sport varsity athlete and has exemplified dedication to their team and school. Recipients are considered to be outstanding representatives of the Inter-Ac League in sportsmanship and leadership. 

The AD’s Award began as the Willard Award in 1997 and from 1997-2010 the award recognized accomplished three sport athletes within the Girls Inter-Ac League. After the Boys and Girls’ Leagues merged in 2013, the award became the AD’s Award. Boys were first recognized with this award in 2019.

The recipients for Germantown Academy were Maggie Luviano '26 and Benjamin Creighton '26.

Maggie Luviano
Sports: Soccer (capt.) and Lacrosse (capt.)
College Attending: Penn State University - Lacrosse

Playing sports at GA has been one of the most influential experiences in my high school journey. I remember from the very beginning coming in as a freshman and admiring the captains and leaders on both the girl's lacrosse and soccer teams. I quickly realized that there was more to sports than just playing; it was about building bonds with my teammates that would last a lifetime. I was lucky enough to host the soccer team during my senior year for a sleepover. This was a tradition that has been going on for many years, and I made sure to keep that going when I became captain. I specifically remember all of the laughter that filled the basement that night, which created a stronger bond for the team. Another factor that has strengthened the bond among my teammates is the level of competition in the Inter-ac. Facing some of the best athletes in the country demands both high performance and deep trust in one another that you can't find in many other places. It forced me to push myself and my teammates but also made us show up for each other when times were tough. One of the experiences that shaped me most was having my older sister on the lacrosse team during my freshman and sophomore year. She was not only a role model on the field, but someone who always lifted others up and made sure the environment was positive and supportive. When I became a junior it was my turn to lead, I carried the lessons she taught me into both soccer and lacrosse, striving to build that same kind of culture. A culture that focused not just on success during games, but also on genuine connections with every girl off the field as well. GA sports gave me discipline, confidence, relationships, and memories that will last a lifetime and I will be forever indebted to the program. -Maggie Luviano

From the first moment she stepped on the soccer field, everyone knew Maggie Luviano would be special.  She has unparalleled speed, unmatched physicality, and a competitive streak to rival anyone I've ever coached.  She has been the heart and soul of our defense for the past two years, and we've been all the better for having her - both as a player and as a leader.  Athletically, Maggie can do anything, perhaps more importantly though, she is the kind of player who leads by example.  She works through every drill, finishes every play, and never - ever - quits on her team or her teammates.  Moreover, Maggie, more than any other player, has helped us turn the corner from a moderately competitive squad to a team that can compete with the best teams in the league. -Chris Nelson, Soccer

Maggie Luviano is the kind of athlete every coach hopes to have in their program. She is someone who does the little things when no one is watching—the extra effort, the attention to detail, the quiet moments of accountability that ultimately define greatness. She leads by example in everything she does, bringing a level of consistency, discipline, and purpose that sets the tone for everyone around her. Maggie holds our team to a very high standard because it’s the same standard she brings herself every single day.  What makes Maggie even more special is her willingness to do whatever the team needs. She has the ability to take over a game as a midfielder, a role she hasn't typically played, but one she stepped into for our program without hesitation because it’s where she was needed most. That selflessness, paired with her competitive drive and natural ability, is what separates her.  Her leadership has been felt across every corner of our program. As a two-year captain for our team and a captain on the soccer field as well, Maggie has consistently shown what it means to lead. While I’m not her soccer coach, it’s impossible not to notice the same effort, intensity, and work ethic shine through there too—you can tell she is a truly gifted athlete but she is far more than just an athlete. Maggie is a great teammate who lifts those around her. She is someone others trust, rely on, and look up to. She is a great sister, a great friend, and someone who has made a lasting impact on this program. Her presence, her energy, and her leadership will be deeply missed next year.
We are incredibly proud of Maggie as she continues her lacrosse career at Penn State, and we know she will bring the same level of excellence there that she has brought to us every day. -Colleen Dawson, Lacrosse

Benjamin Creighton
Sports: Soccer (capt.), Ice Hockey (capt.), and Lacrosse (capt.)
College Attending: Boston University
 

When I first joined the ice hockey team as a freshman, it had only been my fourth time ever putting on ice skates. As nervous as I was about stepping onto the ice and watching my peers skate around me with ease, I knew I had made the right decision. From the beginning, the seniors welcomed me and treated me as if I had been playing my entire life. The encouragement and support they provided allowed me to gain confidence and grow as a player. This treatment helped me understand what it truly meant to be part of a team. A team is not just a group of people who play the same sport together, but a family that supports, uplifts, and encourages one another, no matter the adversity. Through my tight schedule of soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse, I have been able to apply this understanding. As I progressed, I realized that being a student athlete is more than just playing a sport while going to school. I learned that creating a strong schedule for my schoolwork helped me focus on my team during practices and games. Throughout my time at Germantown Academy, I also came to understand what a strong team culture means. Being able to play three different sports allowed me to draw on different aspects of each to support others. After playing ice hockey for three years, I learned how beneficial a locker room environment is for a team. During my senior year of soccer, I gained access to a locker room for our team and immediately saw improvements in our team culture. In my four years of high school, I have been told by numerous teachers, mentors, and parents that I should drop one of my sports, yet I persisted, and I would not have it any other way. -Ben Creighton

It's not Ben. It's Creighton. It always has been. Since he was little. However, he is no longer little. He has grown from a strong willed, exuberant, and sometimes impetuous child, into a strong young man who leads from the front with maximum effort. He asked the coaching staff to change how they did things and demanded the best of his peers with the standards he set. He didn't take plays off. He didn't ask for more than what he was willing to give, which was everything each time he stepped onto the field.  He did all he could to counsel behind the scenes, helping younger players navigate the challenges they faced on and off the field. He helped create family by doing the right thing even when it would be easier not to. He has helped his peers. He has helped his coaches. Most of all he has helped the team. -Kurt Wetzel, Soccer

Ben Creighton is one of the most selfless players I've had the privilege of coaching at any level. He wasn't born to be a hockey player, but he was born to be a leader. Ben was like having an extra coach, pushing teammates on the ice to achieve more, cajoling them in the weight room on sleepy mornings, and looking out to make sure our youngest players were included in every facet of our team. Ben worked incredibly hard to become a better hockey player and his steady and predictable presence earned him increased playing time as the season went along, used in key situations to help us achieve our goals. We're really going to miss Ben, but his contributions will echo through the hockey program for at least the next five years with the eighth graders he welcomed and showed the way. -Frank Seravalli, Ice Hockey

Ben Creighton is a kid that would fit on any team in any sport.  He is selfless on the field- willing to take on any role that is asked of him.  He’s also tough as nails and willing to lay his body on the line to gain an advantage for his team. Ben started on the varsity lacrosse team his sophomore season, but things took a turn when he tore a ligament in his knee.  His injury, which was suffered after the second game, required surgery and he was forced to sit out the remainder of the season.  Even though he couldn’t play, he was back at practice two days after his surgery and didn’t miss one for the remainder of the season.  Ben didn’t let his injury take his spirit away from the team.  During his junior year, he was our top defenseman and covered the opposing team’s best offensive player.  He routinely shut down players committed to play at power D1 programs and led our team in caused turnovers. 
Ben is as tough of a player as you can be on the field, but he is kind and compassionate off the field.  He always has a smile on his face and, no matter how he is feeling, he carries himself with a joyful presence that is contagious.  His willingness to do anything asked of him on the field carries over to how he interacts with his teammates and coaches off the field.  Ben is always willing to do all he can for others.  That is why he is a terrific teammate. Billy McKinney, Lacrosse