JV Volleyball

UPPER SCHOOL ROUND-UP (8/21-8/25)

 

JV FOOTBALL

Our JV Football team traveled to Cary Christian to take on the Knights for their season opener.  The Warriors were in high spirits and ready to compete.  Matthew Palmer had a 60 yard for a touchdown as the only score for the Warriors.  “The loss was tough but was a great learning experience.  We will learn and get better from it.” – Coach Viera The Warriors next contest is against Arendell Parrott Academy at home next Wednesday, August 30th. 

 

 

 

                                             

VARSITY SOCCER

ARENDELL PARROTT (8/22)   Our Varsity Boys Soccer Team travelled to Arendell Parrott Academy to take on the Patriots.  The Warriors were feeling confident coming off of their strong performance against Dash United.  The Warriors had a positive start with several attacking opportunites but made a costly error on defense that led to a goal by the Patriots.  “It took us a while to adjust fielding with 3 new players on defense.” – Coach Sewell. The Warriors gave up 2 more goals before the half and went into halftime down 3-0.  The Warriors came out the second half and played much better.  The Warriors controlled play, created more chances and were able to get a goal back; Landon Brestwitz scored with an assist from Fabian Fallas. “We have work to do, as we must improve our game awareness and technical abilities, best part of it all; the boys are up to the challenge.” -Coach Cornéjo

 

 

CARY ACADEMY (8/24)  The Varsity Boys Soccer Team faced Cary Academy on their home field.  The Warriors held the Chargers scoreless in the first half but were unable to score themselves.  The Warriors came out of the half flat and allowed 4 goals in the second half.  “The boys tried hard but it just wasn’t enough today.  We will go back to the practice field as there is much to work on!” – Coach Cornéjo

 

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY

THALES ACADEMY (8/22) Our Varsity Cross Country team traveled to Rolesville to compete in their first race of the season hosted by Thales Academy. The start to the season has been challenged by high heat and humidity, but the team has been faithful to train when and where they can. The Warriors were eager, and a little apprehensive, to race, to find out their level of fitness, and to set a 5K season best on which to build. The girls’ team led by Sophomore captain Lizzie Latchford with Freshmen girls Annie Erickson and Emma Rose Marshall, was first to race in a field of 47 athletes. Lizzie and Annie ran together through the first two miles and finished the race in 15^th (28:19) and 19^th (28:46) with only 27 seconds between them. Emma Rose ran courageously and showed mental toughness in successfully finishing her first Varsity race (39, 35:43).By the time the gun went off at 6:05 PM for the boys’ race, the temperature had cooled significantly and with cloud cover, a light breeze, and a largely shaded course, conditions were much better than expected. Our six athletes, led by Senior captain Kaishun Sato-Choi, Charlie Slawinski, Connor Jordan, Nico Janas, Carter Moran, and Thomas France ran respectable first races of the season. First to cross the finish line for St. David’s was Charlie, whose 2^nd place overall finish in a sub 18:00 time of 17:56 bodes very well for the season ahead. Rounding out our team in the seven-school field of 68 athletes were Connor Jordan (43, 24:52), Nico Janas (51, 26:06), Kaishun Sato-Choi (57, 28:12), Carter Moran (63, 31:13) and Thomas France (67, 33:17). The team earned a 6^th place finish with these performances.

 

 

 

VARSITY GIRLS GOLF

GRACE CHRISTIAN OF SANDFORD (8/22)   Our Varsity Girls Golf Team opened their season against Grace Christian of Sandford at the Quail Ridge Country Club.  Mackenzie Cline was our lone player on a course she had never played before and on a very hot afternoon. The course was in great condition!  Mackenzie shot a 1 over par 37 to be the Match Medalist of the day among 15 other players.  She started with a double bogey on her first hole, and then eagled the next hole, reaching a par 5 in 2 shots and making a 10 foot putt for eagle, to get back to even par through 2 holes. She had a very steady round after that.  Mackenzie finished as the medalist for this event.

 

 

 

VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS

RAVENSCROFT (8/22)   The Varsity Girls Tennis Team travelled to Arendell Parrott Academy to take the Patriots.  Junior Kennedy Holmes and 8^th grader Anna Hauser both won very tough singles matches in 3 sets.  The doubles teams for the Warriors played well again.  The Warriors are learning and growing with each match.  “I am very proud of how all of the girls played.  Parrott had a really strong lineup, especially at the top.” – Coach Crowder

 

JV VOLLEYBALL

ARENDELL PARROTT (8/17)  Our  JV Volleyball Team played big rival Arendell Parrott in Lockerbie Gym on August 17^th. It was the first game of the season for this team, and they came ready to play! While the team lost, both sets were close (27-25 and 25-23). The entire team had a consistent serving and hitting game with standouts M.E. Martin, L. Graham, E.K. Woody and M.E. Borges. Coach Lamb and Coach Eastmann were pleased with the team’s performance and know that their team will continue to improve throughout the season. They look forward to their next game at North Raleigh Christian on August 22^nd.

 

NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (8/22)  Our JV Volleyball Team traveled to NRCA to take on the Knights on August 22^nd.  The Warriors were looking to build upon a their performance in the first game of the season.  The Warriors were a bit nervous due to the notoriety of the Knights.  The Warriors allowed their nerves to get the best of them in this contest.  By the time they settled into the match and realized they could be competitive against NRCA it was too late.  “the girls let themselves get overwhelmed that the other team was known to be a hard one.” – Coach Lamb

 

VARISTY VOLLEYBALL

NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY  Our Varsity Volleyball Team travelled across town to face the Knights on Tuesday, August 22^nd.  The Warriors had a slow start in the first 2 sets as our hitters just could not seem to get going.  The Warriors had a few unforced errors and trouble defending the outside and middle hitters of NRCA.  The Warriors were able to make some adjustments in the 3^rd set with Senior Skyler Woods setting 5-1 and Senior Rebekah Leshnock moving to outside hitter.  Sophomore Grimsley McNairy stepped up for the Warriors and had several key plays as she was aggressively attacking from the front and back row.  Senior Rebekah Leshnock made some key blocks as well to help the Warriors take that set.  “We faced some talented players today.  Playing against this level of competition will help prepare us for the tough schedule ahead.” – Coach Lightbourn

 

CARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (8/25) – Our Varsity Volleyball Team headed to Cary Christian on Friday, August 25^th.  The Warriors were looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season against NRCA.  The Warriors started off slow but were able to get things going and win the first set.  The Warriors had too many unforced errors in the 2^nd and 3^rd sets and found themselves down 1-3 headed into the 4^th set.  The Warriors were able to bounce back and win the 4^th set behind some key kills and blocks from Senior Rebekah Leshnock and Junior Eliza Everett.  By the 5^th set the Warriors were clicking on all cylinders and easily took the win.  “We are still making too many unforced errors during crucial moments of the match.  We have to get better.” - Coach Lightbourn