The Savannah Country Day School

Service Through Knowledge and Character

Athletics

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 2017-2018 school year include: football, volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, swimming, tennis, track & field, golf, baseball, soccer and club lacrosse.
 
Beginning in 5th grade, students have the ability to represent Country Day in several sports offerings. The opportunity to participate in athletics at a young age helps students to hone 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.


  • 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
  • The Champions

    7th Grade Girls 40-0 in SPAL Basketball Careers

    A remarkable three-year reign for the Savannah Country Day Lady Hornets (Gold) seventh-grade girls basketball team continued as the squad defeated Blessed Sacrament 15-8 to capture its third straight SPAL championship. The Lady Hornets, who are coached by the father/daughter duo of Lamar Kirkley and Darla Wynn, have gone 40-0 over their three-year run. This year’s eight-member team, which went 11-0 in the league and 3-0 during the postseason, advanced to the finals by beating St. Peters 36-13 and St. Andrew’s 24-19. The Champions are Katie Bibby, Anna Hardin Booker, Lilla Brennan, Sofia Pablo, Anna Claire Pankey, Sara Sergi, Ella Stone and Stella Wynn. 
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  • Goodman Family

    Goodman and Dekle to Continue Athletic Careers

    Ben Goodman signed a Letter of Intent for college soccer to Winthrop University and Clay Dekle signed as a preferred walk-on to play football at Mercer University. Goodman plays attacking midfielder for SCD and will play outside mid in college at Division I Winthrop in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dekle was a standout on both sides of the line for the Hornets and will play on the defensive line at Mercer. His brother, Will is going to try to walk on there as a long snapper, and his father Richard, an attorney, is also a Mercer graduate. Congratulations to two outstanding Hornets!
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  • Head Football Coach

    After 10 seasons coaching football at Savannah Country Day, Dennis Coyle announced Friday that he is leaving the school to become the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Cincinnati Country Day School. Coyle compiled a 47-58 record in his tenure at SCD, including 7-4 last season and 10-3 in 2017, when the Hornets advanced to the state quarterfinals. Head of School Kef Wilson and Director of Athletics Erik Johnson announced his replacement, Jim Collis. Collis has spent the last four years at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, where as offensive coordinator he played an integral role in winning a GHSA Class 3A state championship in 2015 and advancing to three consecutive state quarterfinals.  He spent almost 20 years at The Columbus Academy in Columbus, Ohio, where he served in a variety of roles including head football coach, assistant athletic director and head baseball coach.
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  • Boys' Tennis Starting Strong

    The Country Day boys' tennis team is off to a great start. The boys have followed up their championship at the Jekyll Jam by winning 3 matches this week. The boys defeated arch-rivals Calvary and Savannah Christian, both by a score of 5-0. They also defeated South Effingham 5-0. The Hornets are presently 6-0!! Jarrett Karnibad and Rhodes Pendarvis are currently leading the charge as they are both undefeated.
    The Hornets are back in action next Tuesday as they host St. Andrews. Come out and support the Hornets!!!
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  • 2019 Jekyll Jam Champions

    2019 Jekyll Jam Champions

    The varsity boys' tennis team won the Jekyll Jam 3-0! The team defeated AAAA Oconee County 3-2, AAAA Columbus 3-2, and AAAA Jackson County in the finals. The team was led by Jarrett Karnibad who was 3-0 at # 1, Josh Braun 2-1 at #2 singles and Rhodes Pendarvis 3-0 at #3 singles. Other contributors were Cam Weaver, Param Patel, Alex Rhangos and Rishab Jain. Great start to the tennis season!
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