Athletics
With over 50 teams in 15 sports, the athletic offerings for students at Country Day are extensive. GHSA athletic offerings for the 2021-22 school year 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) Davdison
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
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Senior Abby Nicholson will continue her athletic career playing volleyball at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. The private liberal arts college competes in the Patriots League, NCAA Division 1. Congratulations Abby!!
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The Savannah Morning News picked Abby Nicholson as one of the top 11 volleyball players in the area for 2021-22. The Senior middle blocker led the Hornets last season in kills, blocks, aces, digs and serve receive. Nicholson doubles as a standout basketball player for the Hornets. Abby has decided to play volleyball for Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Congratulations Abby and we look forward to an outstanding season!
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There are a plethora of football stars drawing college recruiters to the Coastal Empire and the Savannah Morning News chose the Top 20 to watch as the 2021 season commences. Two SCDS seniors Barry Kleinpeter and Kenny Odom were selected to the top 20. Quarterback Kleinpeter returns for his fourth season as a starter at SCD. He has thrown for 5,123 yards and 54 touchdowns and is ready to bolster those stellar numbers with his favorite receiver, Kenny Odom, back for his senior season. Odom, who is also a track and field star for the Hornets, had 54 receptions for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns last year. He has 103 career catches for 1,785 yards with 22 touchdown receptions. Go Hornets!!
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Savannah Country Day was coming off its best season in 40 years, but the Hornets had a hard time following that successful 2019 campaign last season after the loss of three standout defensive linemen to graduation - leaving the Hornets inexperienced upfront. But SCD is ready to bounce back from a 3-6 record with a new coach leading the way and some familiar faces in key positions. Mohring has some talented players coming back - led by quarterback Barry Kleinpeter, receiver/defensive back Kenny Odom and WR/DB Alex Wynn, all seniors who are determined to close out their prep careers on a high note. "Everything has been going great. We've got a senior-led group," Mohring, 36, said. "And with guys like Barry (Kleinpeter) and Kenny (Odom) coming back, we've got a chance to have a special season.