Written by Zara Khemlani The Rye Country Day School Girls Varsity Ice Hockey team has had a remarkable winter season, with a record of 7 wins and 2 exhilarating ties. Led by their accomplished captains, Julia Heintz ‘25 and Freya Collins ‘26, the team has made significant strides. Heintz reflected on the season so far and highlighted some of the team’s victories. She shared, “2 … Continue reading Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Midseason Report
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 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 Selena Zhang With fall setting in and October in full swing, the heart of the cross country season is finally here. Over the past couple of weeks, the RCDS Cross Country team has been training hard and their results reflect their efforts. Putting in the work both in the fitness center, striding along the paths of East Campus, and powering through the hills … Continue reading Cross Country Midseason Report
Written by Lillian Pereira Here at Rye Country Day, there are many different sports one can play, but none have as much heart as the Varsity Field Hockey team. With a record of 6-1-1 thus far, this season has been particularly successful for the team. Many players attribute this success to the team’s kind energy. “I am so proud of how we treat each other … Continue reading Field Hockey Midseason Report
Written by Camila Reyna The Boys Varsity Soccer team is off to a great start! So far, they have beaten French American School, Hamden Hall, and Browning School, and have been working hard and playing well. Coach Andrei encourages players to “think, think, think, three times,” highlighting the mental aspect of soccer as players have to “figure out the best option” when passing and organizing … Continue reading Boys Soccer Midseason Report
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