Written by Bella Wise CROP decided to do a special interview segment with a few of the Varsity Football Captains, Blake James ‘25 (LB/OL), Colin Lauri ‘25 (QB), Zander Stempel ‘25 (DE/OL), and Chris Emmet ‘25 (RB/DB). All have been playing football in their respective positions since they were five years old. CROP: Is there a coach or athlete that you look up to as … Continue reading From Huddle to Muddle: A Sideline Chat
Written by Bella Wise Varsity Football has had a rough start so far, losing 22-9 against Hopkins, 34-14 versus King, 32-22 to Poly Prep, and 15-14 against Pingry. Despite these rocky games, key players have stood out: Captains Chris Emmet ‘25 and Amir Hogans ‘26 have both reached the end zone 3 and 2 times respectively, and Captain Colin Lauri ‘25 has thrown for 450 … Continue reading Football Midseason Report
Written by Jenny Xu The reigning league champions are heading into the season with big goals: win back-to-back titles for the first time in history. While the Boys Varsity Football Team lost some key players from last year, younger players added new talent and coaches have developed them into starters, ensuring the team stays strong. The season didn’t get off to an easy start, with … Continue reading Football Bounce Back
Written by Daphne Panie Boys’ Varsity Soccer is very excited to be back for another fantastic season! Practices started in August, during preseason. The team focused on offense and defense, trying and combining different formations to determine the best one, and spent time in the gym to build strength and conditioning. The practices are now generally centered around passing drills, shooting and getting to know … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Preview
Written by Isa Pierry Guess who’s back? The 13 year reigning champions of the NYSAIS tournament, the RCDS Field Hockey team! Led by captains Julia Heintz ‘25, Dorel Dunkley ’25, and Clare Keating ’26, the Field Hockey team started off strong this pre-season, a clear indicator of what lies ahead as they seek to secure yet another state championship. Starting their season off strong playing … Continue reading On the Path Towards Victory (Again!)
Written by Isa Pierry Lace up your shoes and time your miles because cross country season has begun! Led by captains Lauren Slovin ‘25, Taeko Fueno ‘25, Selena Zhang ‘24, Esaias Gonzalez ‘25, Luke Stronski ‘25, and Miles Dinger ‘26, and coaches Song, Anderson, Sells, and Carlin, the team is ready to run the trails. The massive 50 person team began their training on August … Continue reading Runners Up!
Written by Mia Herz The 2024 season is the third year of Varsity Volleyball at Rye Country Day School (RCDS), and the team has started off stronger than ever. Senior captains Autumn Tombline ‘25 and Gabriela Schlumberger ‘25 have an exciting season ahead of them, especially because the team has been victorious in their first two games. Schlumberger says she is “excited to keep working … Continue reading Set for Success
Written by Alexandra Steyn Get ready to cheer extra hard this season, because Girls’ Varsity Soccer (GVS) is going for gold this year! Captains Lily Smith ’25, Mary Grace Eubanks ’25, and Susie Geller ’25 led the team during preseason and are excited as they begin the charge to victory. August 19th marked the first day of preseason. Focusing on drills, fitness, set plays, and … Continue reading Striking Goals
Written by Tara McIntosh Before the fall season began, each of the sport’s coaches were given a choice; either keep the same single session preseason timing as last year, or change the practice to a double session. Now, as the fall season begins and our RCDS athletes prepare to compete, a report of last month’s preseason is strongly needed for the fans wondering how their … Continue reading Beyond the Game: RCDS’ Extended Preseason
Written by Mia Herz and Sophia Shen Eagles, Giants, and Jets: all untalented teams in the 2023/24 season who are not in the championship, but who our Rye Country Day School faculty members still worship. With the LVIII Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, February 11th, fans are solidifying their predictions and opinions. The Kansas City Chiefs (AKA Taylor Swift’s team) play against the San … Continue reading NFL: “Taylor’s Version”
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