Written by Bella Wise With a current record of 7-2 overall and ranked second in the FAAs, the Boys Varsity Baseball team is ‘cooking’ this season (or, as Colin Lauri ‘25 put it, “the ’Cats are sizzling.”). Despite losing five of their top pitchers due to injuries (Ollie Smith ‘26, Blake James ‘25, Jackson Koslow ‘26, Nico Stefanoni ‘25, and Ethan Shales ‘25), the Wildcats … Continue reading No Pitchers? No Problem.
Written by Bella Wise With a strong 6-3 record and steady leadership from Captains Blake Jachman ‘25, James Murphy ‘25, Milin Torgalkar ‘26, and Ari Israel ‘25, the Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse team is off to a great start. The season kicked off with the spring training trip to IMG Academy in Florida, where the team practiced three times a day, watched lacrosse film, and bonded … Continue reading From “Tralelero” to “Tralala”… and Somehow, Victory
Written by Bella Wise If you have ever wanted to watch athletic grit combined with frustrated teenage determination while trapped in what looks like an oversized shoebox, then Boys Varsity Squash matches are the place to be. But, don’t be deceived by the size of the court: within this large shoebox is a game of strategy, resilience, speed, lunges, and so much sweat to the … Continue reading Life in the Shoebox as 4x NYSAIS Champions
Written by Bella Wise As the winter weeks dwindle to a close, the Boys Varsity Basketball team continues to demonstrate their skill, perseverance, and teamwork in a series of competitive matchups. On Tuesday, January 4, RCDS traveled to Connecticut to face King in a thrilling game. The starting lineup consisted of Captain Lucius Liu ‘26, Captain Amir Hogans ‘26, Shamar Williams ‘25, Henry Kosann ‘27, … Continue reading Boys Basketball End-of-Season Report
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 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
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
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