A Spike in the Right Direction 

Written By Zara Khemlani The Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team has started off the season undefeated, with two 3-0 victories against both Albany Academy and the Long Island Lutheran High School. Led by Coach Guilherme Vieira Lima and Coach Jacob Childress, the team is looking forward to an exciting and eventful fall season.  When reflecting on pre-season, Captain Maleah Dunkley ‘27 shared the importance of the … Continue reading A Spike in the Right Direction 

Boys’ Football Season Preview

Written By Tommy Pisacano Wildcat Football is back and the RCDS Boys’ Varsity Football Team, led by Coach John Calandros, is looking to build upon a strong previous campaign, finishing with a 6-2 overall record and going 4-1 in MIFL games. Having lost Milin Torgalker ‘26, Charlie Pearle ‘26, Adriel Appiah-Gyassi ‘26, and Will Hawkey ‘27, this maturing Wildcat roster is looking to forge their … Continue reading Boys’ Football Season Preview

Kicking Into a New Season

By Sadie Kolodner Starting at the end of August, the once-deserted fields became full of cleats and laughter as the Varsity Girls’ Soccer team (GVS) started their season. Preseason, which lasted from August 24th to September 7th, serves as a great time for Rye Country Day sports teams to get acclimated to being back on campus. Players bond both with teammates who they missed over … Continue reading Kicking Into a New Season

Field Hockey Eyes Another Championship Run

By Kayla Rosen Coming off a NYSAIS championship season, RCDS field hockey is looking to continue its success this fall with a mix of experienced leaders and younger players ready to step into larger roles. Four Wildcats have already received preseason recognition. Bailey Donovan ‘27, Greta Leslie ‘27, C.C. Liu ‘28, and Alexandra Lund ‘28 were named to the 2026 Lohud Elite 11 Field Hockey … Continue reading Field Hockey Eyes Another Championship Run

Success Behind Every Swing

By: Kayla Rosen The Rye Country Day School Girls’ Varsity Tennis team put together an outstanding season, combining determination, strong team chemistry, and steady improvement throughout the spring. Over spring break, the team traveled to Hilton Head Island, where they trained with professional coaches and strengthened both their skills and their bond as a team. The lessons they learned there helped lay the foundation for … Continue reading Success Behind Every Swing

A Night to Remember: Parents’ Association Benefit

Izzy Bernie Rye Country Day’s biennial Parents’ Association Benefit returned this year with the theme A Legacy of Courage and it promised to be one of the most anticipated community events this spring. Taking place on Saturday, April 18th 2027 at 6:30pm at Westchester Country Club, the benefit was not only a night of celebration, but also the school’s largest fundraiser, supporting programs that directly … Continue reading A Night to Remember: Parents’ Association Benefit

Winter Sports Awards Recap

By Alexandra Steyn Athletics Spirit Award: Ryan Pauta ’26 Girls’ BasketballCoaches Award: Sahar Harris ‘26, Mei Macintyre ‘26Wildcat Award: Claire Jiang ‘262026-27 Captains: Sierra Harris ‘28, Maya Torgalkar ‘27 Boys’ BasketballFAA Honorable Mention: William A. ’30Coaches Award: Henry Kosann ’27, Lucius Liu ’26John Sabia Wildcat Award: William A. ’302026-27 Captains: Henry Kosann ’27, James Wallach ’27 Boys’ FencingNYSAIS Tournament: Ray Cao ’26 (3rd, Boys’ Epee)ISFL … Continue reading Winter Sports Awards Recap

Athletics Center Update: Sports Expansion?

By Valentina Platt-Higgins The Athletics Center at Rye Country Day School offers a range of sports for students across grade levels, shaped by a combination of facilities, league offerings, and student interests. The school regularly evaluates participation to ensure teams have enough players and the right amount of competition with other schools. These evaluations consider team size, skill levels, and available facilities.  Mr. Curran, Director … Continue reading Athletics Center Update: Sports Expansion?