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. GHSA athletic offerings for the 2020-21 school year are cheerleading, cross country, football, volleyball basketball, swimming, tennis, track & field, golf, baseball, soccer and lacrosse. 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.
The Country Day campus includes three gymnasiums, a cross country trail, football, soccer 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.
The Country Day campus includes three gymnasiums, a cross country trail, football, soccer 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.
- 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), baseball field, tennis courts, cross country course, athletic practice fields and weight room
- Two athletic trainers and a strength & conditioning coach
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Tennis Continues in GHSA Tournament
The boys' tennis team defeated Our Lady of Mercy 5-0 to continue the quest for a State title. They will host the winner of St. Anne-Pacelli/Deerfield-Windsor next week. The girls also beat Our Lady of Mercy; however, as the #2 seed, they will travel to First Presbyterian for the 2nd Round.Read More -
Track Excels
SCDS has earned the reputation of hosting excellent track meets. Yesterday's Middle School meet was the 10th home meet for the 2021 track season. The 5/6 girls placed first out of 8 teams. The 5/6 boys and 7/8 girls were 2nd out of 9 teams and the 7/8 girls were 3rd out of 7 teams! Chris Wynn' 27 broke records in the 400m (1:06.) and the 800m ( 2:39.35). He also tied the high jump with 4'7". Kendrick Joshua '26 broke the 100m with 11.67. First place finishes in track were Chris 800m, the 4x100m for 5th/6th girls with 59.0, Emma Gordon '26 - 1600m 6:25.65, Amirah Brahim '27 - 400m 1:07.02, Madison McCray '27 - 100m 14.22, Mary Claiborne Wynn '28 - 200m 31.42. First place finishes for field were Chris Wynn '27 High Jump 4'7", Presley Kimball '28 - High Jump 3'8", Addison Stubbs '27 - Long Jump 12'1", Gracen Garceau '26 - Long Jump 12'2" and Kyriana Johnson '28 - Shot Put 18'11. Congratulations to the coaches and athletes on a great meet!Read More -
Region Championship for Boys' Tennis
The boys' tennis team beat SCPS in an exciting match to win the Region 3A Private Tennis Championship. The Hornets were led by #1 singles Wilson Player who was 2-0 for the tournament. The #1 doubles team of Nico Dascombe and Jake Felser were also 2-0. Chase Huggins was 2-0 at #3 singles. Henry Berg, Victor Zheng and Pericles Lelos were 1-1. The championship was decided by a thrilling match with Nico and Jake losing the first set. They came back to win the last 2 sets to clinch the title for the Hornets. Country Day defeated Calvary in the first round 5-0 and Savannah Christian 3-2 in the finals. The Hornets will host a first round State GHSA match against Our Lady of Mercy. The girls' team finished as the Region Runner-up. They defeated St Vincents in the semifinal match and lost to Savannah Christian in the finals. They will also host Our Lady of Mercy in the first Round of the GHSA State playoffs. Congratulations Hornets!Read More -
Pastorek '20 Captures Big East Gold in Swimming
Audrey Pastorek, SCDS Class of 2020, continued her swimming career at Villanova University. She recently helped Villanova Women's Swim Team capture their 8th Consecutive Big East Championship by winning a Gold Medal in the 200 yard backstroke with a time of 1:59.24. She also added points for her team with a 4th place finish in the 100 yard backstroke ( 55.78) and the 200 yard IM (2:04.54). Congratulations Audrey!!Read More -
Ritchie Breaks Track Record
Junior Reese Ritchie broke the 300m. hurdles SCDS record with a time of 49.64. The previous record set in 1997 by Anna Thomas was 49.71. Congratulations, Reese!Read More
