Navy Wins 2025 Croquet Match
Posted: 4/8/2025
Every year since 1983, the Naval Academy and St. John’s College have squared off in a croquet match called the Annapolis Cup. The legend says an Academy commandant told a St. John’s freshman that Navy could beat St. John’s in any sport. The freshman suggested croquet and the Annapolis Cup was born.
That commandant turned out to be very wrong with St. John’s winning 32 of the 40 matches until 5 April when Navy pulled off a rare upset to claim the trophy.
Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids, left, gives the Midshipmen a pep talk before the match. The 41st Annapolis Cup croquet match between the St. John’s College Johnnies and the visiting U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen was played Saturday on St. John’s Annapolis campus. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
The annual Annapolis Cup croquet match between the U.S. Naval Academy and St. John’s College brought out big crowds and friendly competition, with the Naval Academy reclaiming the trophy. St. John’s College was recognized for best uniform, arriving dressed like croquet fields. USNA’s Bill the Goat earned best mascot honors, Naptown Brass Band won for liveliest music, and dancers were awarded for bringing the most energy to the event.
Click HERE for more photos on the 2025 event from the Annapolis Capital. Click HERE for the Annapolis Cup Croquet Fact Sheet. Click HERE for a brief Youtube video on the history of this storied competition.
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