California Interscholastic Federation pushes all sports to winter, spring
On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced all sports have been pushed back to December or later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sport...
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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 of the Pacific (UOP) in NCAA Division I. “I’m...
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 Fackenthal, ’18, said training is diff...
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 at 7:01 a.m. “You text me?” ...
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 play the national anthem on...
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 basketball. Tsai was bo...
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 coach Gary Jakobs, it i...
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 m...