The Savannah Country Day School
Service Through Knowledge and Character
Athletics
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With over fifty teams in 12 sports, the athletic offerings for students at Country Day are endless. A supportive school community and decorated coaches help to provide an environment of excellence, both on and off the field. Athletic offerings for the 2019-2020 school year include: football, volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, swimming, tennis, track & field, golf, baseball, soccer and lacrosse.
Beginning in 5th grade, students have the opportunity to represent Country Day in several sports offerings, honing skills while learning teamwork and resiliency.
In addition to a newly completed track, the Country Day campus includes three gymnasiums, a cross country trail, soccer, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts and a weight room. The Athletics staff also includes a trainer and a strength and conditioning coach to work with students.
In addition to a newly completed track, the Country Day campus includes three gymnasiums, a cross country trail, soccer, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts and a weight room. The Athletics staff also includes a trainer and a strength and conditioning coach to work with students.
- 57 athletic teams (Varsity, JV, Middle School and 5th Grade)
- Over 70% of Upper and Middle School students participate in an extra-curricular sport
- 189 region titles and 24 state titles
- Facilities include a new all-weather track, three hard surface gyms, Saunders Field Stadium(football and soccer), softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, cross country course, athletic practice fields and weight room
- Two athletic trainers and a Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Summer Lanier Crowned Homecoming Queen
Congratulations to Summer Lanier, the 2019 Homecoming Queen. Delle Smith was named the first runner-up and Pepa Celaya was named the second runner-up.Read More -
John Skeadas '78 and Alvin Adjei Honored
Read MoreSome of Savannah’s best athletes, coaches, teams and programs were honored on the afternoon of October 2 during the 26th Georgia Power Sports Awards Luncheon, presented by the Savannah Sports Council.
Senior Alvin Adjei was one of six local students honored as a Scholar Athlete Award recipient. Alvin plays basektabll and runs both cross country and track.
John Skeadas II, SCDS Class of 1978, received the prestigious John F. Hodges O.A.S.I.S. Award. The Skeadas family has been known for their excellence in golf. John II played at the University of Georgia and was the State Champion in golf for SCDS in 1977-1978. He also has been the City Amateur Champion twice. John's father, John A. Skeadas, won the City Amateur 6 times and the Georgia State Amateur twice. He was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. The State Senior Amateur trophy is named after him. John Skeadas III, Class of 2008, was the Player of the Year for Savannah and played golf for Davidson College. He also was named a Hewlett Packard Scholastic All American. -
Exciting Win for Hornet Volleyball
Varsity volleyball won an exciting match 27-25, 9-25, 15-13 against Glynn Academy. In the match, Abby Nicholson led with 6 kills and 4 blocks. Anna Wylly had 4 blocks and 2 aces. Anna Pollak had 2 kills, an ace, 2 digs and 3 blocks. Mya Felser added 4 kills, 2 blocks. Evelyn Khan also had 4 kills, a block and a dig. Fiona Wilson led the offense with 9 assists and 3 digs. Ashley Frym had 3 digs. The Hornets host Savannah Christian in an Area match on Thursday at 5:30 PM in Demere Gym. Go Hornets!Read More -
Madeline Wynn Stars at Davidson
For the third week in a row, Davidson volleyball player Madeline Wynn has been honored as the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week, the league announced Monday. Wynn is a freshman middle blocker from Savannah Country Day.Read More
"Madeline continues to show commitment and growth in her game," said Davidson coach Chris Willis. "We're only seeing the tip of the iceberg with her, and I can't wait to see her continue to develop."
Wynn turned in another notable weekend performance as the Wildcats went 1-1 in A-10 play. She had nine kills and eight blocks in Friday's win over Duquesne and followed that with eight kills and four blocks Sunday against La Salle.
Wynn ranks second in the A-10 in blocks per set (1.31) and is third in hitting percentage (.325). She is second on the team with 100 kills and first with 63 total blocks. -
Kleinpeter Offensive Player of the Week
Sophomore quarterback Barry Kleinpeter was recognized by the Savannah Quarterback Club as the Offensive Player of the Week for his performance as the Hornets defeated Bryan County 41-0. Kleinpeter scored twice on runs of 8 and 22 yards as he had 82 yards rushing. He was 10-of-15 passing for 167 yards. He hit Kenny Odom for a 30-yard touchdown and completed his night with a 60-yard touchdown strike to Erik Brown. Congratulations to Barry and the Hornets!Read More
