Athletics
With over 50 teams in 15 sports, the athletic offerings for students at Country Day are extensive. Current GHSA athletic offerings are baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. Clay target shooting is a club team competing in GISA. Beginning in 5th grade, students have the opportunity to represent Country Day in several sports offerings, honing skills while learning teamwork and resiliency. A supportive school community and decorated coaches help to provide an environment of excellence, both on and off the field.
The athletic facilities includes three gymnasiums, a cross country trail, football, soccer, lacrosse, and baseball fields, tennis courts, a weight room and a 6-lane track. The athletics staff also includes two trainers and a strength and conditioning coach to work with students.
Athletics at a Glance
Savannah Country Day is a member of GHSA Class A Private (football, cross country, volleyball, flag football, cheerleading, basketball, swim, baseball, track & field, soccer, lacrosse, golf and tennis). Our clay target shooting team competes in gisa.
Over 80% of Upper and Middle School students participate in an athletic offering
facilities include: three hard surface gymnasiums, two baseball fields, all-weather track, six tennis courts, cross country trail, stadium for football, soccer and lacrosse, a 3,000 sq. ft. weightroom, a baseball hitting facility, and multiple practice fields and activity areas.
decorated program with 189 region titles and 24 state titles
Two athletic trainers on staff to work with students throughout the day and after school.
Blueprint program offers year-round strength and athletic development for Middle and upper school students
Alumni currently playing at the collegiate level:
Brennan Pastorek (Swim) Stanford
Madeline Wynn (Volleyball) Davidson
Jack Wilson (Soccer) Davidson
Win Johns (Baseball) Columbus State University
Collin Porter (Sailing) Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Ben Goodman (Soccer) Winthrop
Audrey Pastorek (Swim) Villanova
Jarrett Karnibad (Tennis) Mount St Mary's University
Braden Sorge (Baseball) University of North Georgia
Matt Osterman (Baseball) Flagler College
Andre Miller (Football) Army
Kenny Reedy (Football) Army
Amelia wylly (basketball) Georgia College
Athletics News
![Savannah Morning News Honors Athletes from Winter Sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678192491/savcdsorg/q7tdy6vcmkkuw1dxcfeh/YennaandHarmonState_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678192491/savcdsorg/q7tdy6vcmkkuw1dxcfeh/YennaandHarmonState_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678192491/savcdsorg/q7tdy6vcmkkuw1dxcfeh/YennaandHarmonState_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678192491/savcdsorg/q7tdy6vcmkkuw1dxcfeh/YennaandHarmonState_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678192491/savcdsorg/q7tdy6vcmkkuw1dxcfeh/YennaandHarmonState_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678192491/savcdsorg/q7tdy6vcmkkuw1dxcfeh/YennaandHarmonState_1.jpg","width":2200}])
The Savannah Morning News selects the outstanding athletes in high school sports for their All Coastal Empire Best of Preps. Nominees for player of the year for the 23 state-sanctioned sports come from the First Team selections. Winter sports are basketball, swimming and wrestling. West Point signee Yenna Park and Will Harmon were selected for 1st Team honors in swimming. Garrett Lorfano was Honorable Mention for wresting.
The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards banquet, presented by Georgia Ports will be held on Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m., at the Johnny Mercer Theatre.
![Lotter SEC Freshman of the Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677863757/savcdsorg/bie5b8kwz47hzylkorxz/ReedLotterFinalsite_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677863757/savcdsorg/bie5b8kwz47hzylkorxz/ReedLotterFinalsite_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677863757/savcdsorg/bie5b8kwz47hzylkorxz/ReedLotterFinalsite_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677863757/savcdsorg/bie5b8kwz47hzylkorxz/ReedLotterFinalsite_2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677863757/savcdsorg/bie5b8kwz47hzylkorxz/ReedLotterFinalsite_2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1677863757/savcdsorg/bie5b8kwz47hzylkorxz/ReedLotterFinalsite_2.jpg","width":2200}])
After a great start to his collegiate golf career, Auburn's Reed Lotter was named SEC Freshman of the Week, Lotter was rewarded for his performances at the Prestige Individual and the Dorado Beach Collegiate the past week. Through the first six rounds of his career, the SCDS Class of 2022 graduate has carded five at or below par, including four in the 60s. With the first SEC weekly honor of his career, Lotter becomes the 12th different Tiger freshman to earn the award since its creation in 2014. Congratulations Reed!
![Whitfield Medalist at Low Country Invitational]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677681655/savcdsorg/yiz44eo6ukhlmbrrepnw/WhitfieldMedalist.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677681655/savcdsorg/yiz44eo6ukhlmbrrepnw/WhitfieldMedalist.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677681655/savcdsorg/yiz44eo6ukhlmbrrepnw/WhitfieldMedalist.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677681655/savcdsorg/yiz44eo6ukhlmbrrepnw/WhitfieldMedalist.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677681655/savcdsorg/yiz44eo6ukhlmbrrepnw/WhitfieldMedalist.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1677681655/savcdsorg/yiz44eo6ukhlmbrrepnw/WhitfieldMedalist.jpg","width":2200}])
Junior William Whitfield was the medalist at the 2023 Lowcountry Golf Invitational held at Berkley Hall and the Club at Savannah Harbor. During the 2-day event, Whitfield shot a total of 143 (73, 70) and tied with Rowan Sullivan of Porter-Gaud. Whitfield won the honor by a scorecard playoff (retrogression from #18 backward). The SCDS team finished 7th in the 12-team tournament carding 458.
![Johnson and Park Athletic Signings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677097038/savcdsorg/erhafxy9r7huediceiii/KatandYenna.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677097038/savcdsorg/erhafxy9r7huediceiii/KatandYenna.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677097038/savcdsorg/erhafxy9r7huediceiii/KatandYenna.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677097038/savcdsorg/erhafxy9r7huediceiii/KatandYenna.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677097038/savcdsorg/erhafxy9r7huediceiii/KatandYenna.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677097038/savcdsorg/erhafxy9r7huediceiii/KatandYenna.jpg","width":2142}])
On February 23, surrounded by family, teammates, and friends, seniors Yenna Park and Kat Johnson signed their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Yenna Park will swim at West Point and Kat Johnson will play basketball at Oglethorpe University. Congratulations to these two student athletes!