Written by Isa Pierry On the evening of Friday the 17, the RCDS hockey rink roared to life when the Rye Country Day Wildcats beat the Rye High Garnets on a thrilling overtime goal. Although it is unclear if Paul Heintz ‘27 or Jacob Tucznio ‘27, off an assist from Lachlan Bommer ‘25, slotted the puck into the back of the net, it is undeniable … Continue reading Boys Hockey Scores Big in Cross-Town ‘Rye-valry’ Victory
Written by Sadie Kolodner As the winter season is in full swing, the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team has been showing up both on the court and off with a record of 6-4. One of the team’s strengths this season has been their teamwork and ability to collaborate for success on the court. According to Lucy Shurslep ‘28, “The team’s biggest strength during the first half … Continue reading Girls Basketball Midseason
Written by Bella Wise The Wildcats went head-to-head against the GCDS Tigers on January 6 at the Tigers’ Den. With a record of 4-5 heading into the game, the team was eager to stamp another victory into the record. Because key starter Captain Amir Hogans ‘26 suffered an injury, the Wildcats starting lineup consisted of Caiden Howard ‘27, Captain Lucius Liu ‘26, Henry Kosann ‘27, … Continue reading Boys Basketball: Battle in the Tigers Den
Written by Bella Wise Boys Varsity Squash is heading into the second half of the season with an impressive record of 7-2. Two of the Captains, Henry Fogel ‘25 and Chris Mathias ‘25, recently shared their thoughts on the team’s progress and what’s ahead for the Wildcats in an interview with the Rye CROP. Since preseason, the team has grown closer and “evolved into a … Continue reading Boys Sqaush Midseason Report
Written by Tara McIntosh The Girls Varsity Squash team is having an outstanding season, heading into the final weeks of winter with a record of 5-3. As the girls prepare for end-of-season celebrations and tournaments, it’s the perfect time to reflect on their success. Captain Sophia Lynch ‘25 has been playing squash for six years, a sport she shares with her dad and sister, who … Continue reading Girls Squash Midseason Report
Written by Sadie Kolodner The start of winter not only marks the beginning of snow days and hot chocolate, but also the start of the winter sports season, including the kick off for Girls Varsity Squash! With both new and familiar faces, the Wildcats are eager to see what this year has in store. Tryouts began on November 14th where the team held the first … Continue reading Girls Squash Preview
Written by Tara McIntosh As temperatures drop and Thanksgiving Break approaches, the winter season begins for Rye Country Day’s athletes. Despite a rough season last year with only 10 members in the program, Girls Varsity Basketball is approaching this winter with renewed energy and excitement, eager for the tipoff that will begin this season’s competition. Varsity Captain Anika Bhat ‘25 has been playing basketball since … Continue reading Girls Basketball Preview
Written by Bella Wise Varsity Football’s championship game saw a rematch of this season’s closest game against Pingry. Earlier in the season, the Wildcats faced the Big Blue Bears and fought valiantly in a game that resulted in a 15-14 loss. This game showcased great performances from the RCDS upperclassmen: Captain Colin Lauri ‘25 threw for 150 yards and two touchdown passes; Captain Amir Hogans … Continue reading Wildcats Fall Short in a Nail Biting Game Against Pingry
Written by Bella Wise As the Varsity Boys Squash Team gets ready for another season, captains Henry Fogel ‘25, Chris Mathias ‘25, and James Murphy ‘25 guide the way. Match days for the captains begin with routines as particular as their playing styles. Fogel’s day starts with picking out a game-day bandana. Murphy begins the day by immediately brushing his teeth. Mathias has a tradition … Continue reading Step Out and Dog It Out
Written By: Bella Wise & Lillian Pereira Last year held an incredible season for our Varsity Wrestling program here at Rye Country Day. Students Rhodes Boester ‘24 and Harry Moss ‘26 managed to score medals at the 2024 NYSAIS Tournament; third and fourth, respectively. This year, the whole school waits in anticipation to see how Head Coach Rich Knazik and Assistant Coach Hidalgo Nagashima will … Continue reading Wrestling Preview
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