The Anchors Aweigh podcast covering all things Navy Athletics closed out the 2025-26 season with a special episode highlighting our generous sponsors. We sincerely thank presenting sponsor The Graduate Annapolis Hotel along with associate sponsors Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis, Scott Schuetter and Crew Real Estate and Naval Academy Business Services Division. Both the Anchors Aweigh and Navy Football podcasts are part of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation "Fleet of Podcasts."

Naval Academy athletic director Michael Kelly is the featured guest for our annual Live Taping from The Graduate Annapolis Hotel, presenting sponsor of the Anchors Aweigh podcast. We review the 2025-26 school year for Navy Athletics with Michael discussing the many successes during his first year as AD. We also talk to Caitlin Kane of the Navy Letterwinners Association and Rene Clemente, general manager of The Graduate Annapolis.

We talk to Don Hughes, executive director of the Naval Academy Athletic Foundation to get an update on the organization's activities. What was long known as the Athletic and Scholarship program recently rebranded. Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano joins the pod to discuss the $5 million renovation of Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium.

Navy women's lacrosse advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals by winning a pair of nail biters last weekend. Sixth-seeded Navy rallied from a four-goal deficit to defeat Massachusetts, 10-9, in the first round then came back from six goals down to beat Syracuse, 11-10 in overtime, in the second round. Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider Ingrid Boyum breaks down the two thrillers and looks ahead to Thursday's matchup with third-seeded Maryland in College Park.

Navy women's lacrosse repeated as Patriot League Tournament champions and earned automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Ingrid Boyum, Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast, breaks down the convincing victory over archrival Army in the tournament final and looks ahead to Navy hosting first- and second-round games in the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Gavin Hickie joins the pod to talk about the Navy men's rugby loss to California-Berkeley in the national championship game.

Navy football had two players picked in the NFL Draft for the first time in seven decades. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins the pod to talk about All-American nose guard Landon Robinson and standout slotback Eli Heidenreich getting drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers. We also review Navy spring football camp and discuss which players made a move on the depth chart. We put the spotlight on Navy men's golf, which captured the Patriot League Tournament championship for the first time since 2018.

Navy women's golf three-peated as Patriot League Tournament champions. Emma Tang was the individual medalist as the Midshipmen continued their mini dynasty. Tang and head coach Kylee Baker join the podcast to talk about the program's tremendous run of success. We also talk to Navy men's tennis coach Chris Garner about beating archrival Army in the Star match for the 10th straight season.

Ingrid Boyum makes her debut as the Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast. Boyum is a former standout goalkeeper for Navy and has maintained close ties to the program since graduating in 2018. We discuss the epic victory over archrival Army in the Star game and the 2026 season as a whole. Also, head coach Chuck Ristano joins to provide an update on the Navy baseball season as Patriot League play winds down.

Eddie McKinnon is back for his second season as the Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast. McKinnon, a former star attackman for Navy and 2002 academy graduate, provides expert analysis and insight on the program. We also put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis, which dug deep to beat archrival Army, 4-2, in the Star match. We interview head coach Keith Puryear and sophomore Molly Bellia.

This is an important spring camp for Navy football, which must replace a lot of production on both sides of the ball. Mike James, color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network and publisher of The Mid Report, joins to review a wide range of topics. Producer Chris Servello also participates in the discussion. We also put the spotlight on Navy women's rugby by talking to head coach Murph McCarthy.