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Most memorable moments in sports
Coaches, players comment on 2019-20 season highlights. Originally published in the May 26 edition of the Octagon....
Senior accepts volleyball scholarship at Division I University of the Pacific
After four years of high school volleyball, Jewel Turner has accepted a scholarship to play for the University...
SCDS, alumni athletes try to stay in shape but struggle with motivation after canceled seasons
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, student and alumni athletes are unable to compete. In fact, Stanford swimmer Amalie...
Head basketball coach recalls journey from CBA to Country Day
“You late!” It’s an all-too-familiar phrase for varsity basketball players as they enter the 85-degree Country Day gymnasium...
Senior starting center hits right notes on basketball court, bonds with teammates
Senior center Aaron Graves, a Country Day lifer and four-year varsity athlete in multiple sports, also has the courage to...
Multicultural junior recognized for courage, flexibility on basketball team
Having been exposed to many cultures, junior shooting guard Joanne Tsai likes to try new activities, a prevalent one being...
REMEMBERING KOBE BRYANT: Former NBA players, country day basketball stars, current SCDS coaches reflect on the ‘Black Mamba’
—By Rod Azghadi, Jacob Chand and Jackson Crawford Originally published in the March 17 edition of the Octagon....
Spring sports spotlighted before all events postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
Baseball Although the varsity baseball team lost outfielder-pitcher Nate Jakobs, ’19, who now plays for Pomona-Pitzer, and assistant...
Junior enjoys thrill of snowboard racing
Junior Ming Zhu, the sole snowboarder on Country Day’s team, now embraces the sport. However, it wasn’t his choice to start. “My...
Senior wins by five strokes in season opener
Senior Jackson Crawford took first place in the golf team’s season opener on March 9 at Haggin Oaks,...
Tennis team completes singles sweep, improves to 3-0
With several new additions to the team, host Country Day defeated Linden 5-4 and Creative Connections Arts Academy...
Tennis team wins season opener despite two forfeited matches
Despite a shortage of boys, the tennis team won its season opener 6-3 on Feb. 28 against visiting...
Girls basketball falls to Western Sierra in season finale due to fouls and loss of players, coach says
Freshman point guard Jada Grey led Country Day with 22 points as the Cavs ended the season with...
Boys varsity basketball team ends season on buzzer-beating 3-pointer but loses to Western Sierra
Despite a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from senior guard Jackson Crawford, the boys varsity basketball team lost its final game...
Junior captain sparks enthusiasm with leadership, determination
Junior small forward Anna Fluetsch was named the captain of the girls basketball team by coach Latonia Pitts...
Boys varsity basketball team starts slowly, falls to Sacramento Adventist (SLIDESHOW INCLUDED)
After a slow start, the boys varsity basketball team lost 68-29 to the Sacramento Adventist Capitals on Feb....