Side out! Volleyball fell 3-0 in the Elite 8 Saturday to Savannah Country Day. Rylee Swain and Chandler Campos both excelled, and congrats to all of this team for yet another great season. And props to the seniors – Harley Ward, Nora Godfrey, Vandy Neumeyer, Amara Donnelly, and Lilah Smith.

Touchdown! Football (9-0) clinched the region title Friday with a 13-12 win over KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. Ryan Woods scored the TD; Mitchell Bainbridge added two field goals, including the game winner. Finn Ferrero, Brayden Bailey, Sam Chasteen, Preston Massie, and Bennett Burroughs were some of the other stars. …JV finished its season last week at Wesleyan with a 21-7 win. Robert Camp rushed for two TDs, and Parks Hudgins caught a touchdown pass from Colin Horne. Harry Thompson had a long reception to set up the first score.

Run! Cross country was idle last weekend but will compete in Sectionals Saturday in Darlington, where the top 12 of the 24 teams will advance to state. The boys have advanced every year since 2012; the girls since 2013. The state meet is slated for Nov. 6 in Carrollton.

Action! Our theatre stars won the Region One Act Competition last weekend with their classic version of "Shuddersome." The group took 96 out of the possible 100 points, while individually, Jack Robinson and Sophia Meszaros were named All-Star Cast and Caroline Paulhus earned Best Actress Award. They will compete at state Nov. 14.

Fore! The Middle School golfers ended their season Wednesday in postseason tournament play. The boys squad took second place, and, on the girls' side, Reese Rocchini earned Closest to the Pin honors. Parker Rivera and Beau Brinson led the boys, both tied for third individually among a tough field of 27. Nick Rescigno, Cooper Angell, Redding Catone, and Hunter Kies also contributed. Rocchini, Mia Flower, Atley Boulden, and Valentina Heintzelman starred on the girls' side.

Until next time,

From the desk of Senior Writer Coach Dunn