DDS Squash Team looks forward to a great season

The 2006/2007 winter sports season saw the formation of the first Dutchess Day School Squash Team. This year, nine players are returning to play and we welcome two newcomers to our ranks. Sarah Anthony, Lucy Roemer, Caleb Tuke, Zoe Wilson,Kayleigh Bhangdia, Hanna Carlin, Isabel and Hadley Stack and Denny Smythe are going for their second season with Hugo Wasserman and Elizabeth Quartararo joining them to make a formidable team this year. Thanks to the generosity of Millbrook School, we will be using their courts at least twice a week with possibly one weekly visit to Vassar College. We also have a schedule of three matches to be played against Indian Mountain School at Millbrook School courts. The dates of these are as follows:
1) Wednesday December 5th @ Millbrook School starting at 3:30 p.m.
2) Wednesday January 16th @ Millbrook School starting at 3:30 p.m.
3) Wednesday February 13th @ Millbrook School starting at 3:30 p.m.

Further matches should hopefully be possible against Millbrook School Thirds (recreational but older players)

All in all we are looking forward to an exciting season...and remember squash players....to the left, to the left, everything you own in a box to the left!!

Parents Winter Sports Meetings - Monday 12th November 2007

Fall sports end on Friday November 9th with two soccer games, Varsity at home to Oakwood School and JV at home to Rumsey. On the following Monday (12th November)), we will be holding our annual Winter Sports Program meetings for parents and players. Our winter sports this year are once more Varsity and JV Basketball, Varsity and JV Volleyball and Squash.
Volleyball and Squashplayers and parents will meet in the Bontecou Gym conference room at 3:30 p.m. for a half hour meeting. You will get to meet the coaches from these sports and learn valuable information about the program. Please try and attend!
For Basketball players and parents, the meeting schedule is a little different. The players will have a meeting with their coaches from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and then the parents will join the meeting at 4:30 p.m. for approx half an hour.
The basketball players are also expected to attend a basketball camp on Monday November 19th from 3:20 - 5:00 p.m. Varsity and JV teams will be chosen on this day. The regular basketball schedule of practice and games starts on Monday November 26th
The squash and volleyball schedule of practice and games starts on Monday November 26th.

JV Soccer Report for away game v Poughkeepsie Day School on Monday October 29th

DDS's Junior Varsity Soccer Team tied Poughkeepsie Day School on Monday, 1-1. Isabel worked the ball through the middle of the field and passed off to Alex who found the net late in the second half. PDS had scored earlier on in the half and then both teams settled into an evenly played match. DDS came out strong in the second half and had at least a dozen opportunities to score but we just couldn't seem to finish. Alex and Andrew took turns as the keeper. Alex had a few nice saves but Andrew wasn't tested as DDS's defense played a solid second half.
Parents please remind your children that we have an away game on Thurs. It is a long bus ride to Steiner and the players have been asked not to bring their backpacks on the bus if they are riding the bus home. Room on the small buses is very tight. Thank you. No practice Wednesday. Everyone have a safe and fun halloween.

Cross Country Awards for Dutchess Hall of Fame Race - Bernadette, Heather and Abby

Start of 5K Dutchess Hall of Fame Race(Adam Baker is center)

Cross Country - Dutchess County Hall of Fame Race on Sunday October 28th - RESULTS

FEMALE - Overall
1-Taylor Creagh (11) 6:25;
Under 8's
1-Alyssa Villielm (7) 8:10;
2-Danielle Long (4) 15:06;
Under 11's
1-Bernadette Winby (10) 6:57
Under 14's
1-Taylor Creagh (11) 6:25;
2-Heather Harris (13) 6:35;
3-Abby Paglia (11) 7:08;

MALE - 5Km Race
Overall
72 - Adam Baker

Congratulations to all runners. I apologise for lack of photos at present. I am having trouble downloading them on to the blog!

End of Season Soccer Pizza Party

On November 9th, both Varsity (v Oakwood) and JV (v Rumsey) finish their season with home games which start at 3:15 p.m. Following this, both teams will celebrate their successful seasons with a pizza party which will take place in the school dining hall following the game. We are asking (and have already started collecting),that players provide $5 each for pizza and drink. Please send in the money as soon as possible to Mr. Pink.

Sports Schedule for week beginning Monday October 29th

Varsity Soccer have a game at home to Steiner School on Thursday November 1st ...Start 3:30 p.m....Pick up 4:45 p.m.

JV Soccer have two games next week. On Monday October 29th, they are away to Poughkeepsie Day School...Start 3:30 p.m....Pick up 5:30 p.m.
On Thursday November 1st, they are away to Steiner School ..Start 3:30 p.m....pick up 5:45 p.m.

Field Hockey play Mizzentop at home on Thursday Nov 1st starting at 3:45 p.m....pick up 3:45 p.m.

Reminder that Staff/Parents v Field Hockey is on Monday November 5th (Guy Fawkes Day) and v Varsity Soccer on Thursday November 8th. Both start at 3:30 p.m.

Varsity Soccer v Poughkeepsie Day School on Thursday October 25th

Poughkeepsie Day School gave our team the toughest challenge yet and it was only in the last few minutes of the game that Hudson waltzed in to the opposing team's area with the ball at his feet and coolly slotted the winning goal past a bewildered goalkeeper. The score now at 3-2 in Dutchess Day School's favor was to remain the final score.
We started the game very brightly and Kayleigh was creating havoc on the right flank. Time and time again she crossed the ball only for the Poughkeepsie goalkeeper to pluck gratefully out of the air. Those balls that eluded his clutching hands seemed to stay miraculously away from our eager forwards. Both Caleb and Sebastian were constantly frustrated as the ball passed tantalizingly close!
Our first goal was the result of a handball in the penalty area and Griffin stepped up to dispatch the ball low to the keeper's left....1-0! Immediately, Poughkeepsie responded and from a direct free kick floated the ball through Danielle's outstretched hands... 1-1! Soon after, we were 2-1 down as a resurgent Poughkeepsie team capitalized on some unusual sloppy defending on our part. Overall though, Roan, Christian,Golf, Alexa and Jon had very good games.
Not before too long, we were level with Sebastian turning on the ball to score a nice goal in off the far post. Cooper buzzed workmanlike in midfield with Griffin continuing to look for the opportunity to unleash one of his blockbusting shots at goal. However, it was left to Hudson's impressive coolness to seal the victory for DDS. Our next game is one week away on Thursday November 1st against Steiner School.

JV Soccer v Melrose on Monday October 22nd

The JV Soccer Team added another tally to their win column defeating
Melrose this past Monday, 4-2. Alex and Andrew again shared the goalkeeping responsibilities and both boys played strong. Andrew had an exceptional day on the field also, as he scored twice with assists going to Christian
and Caitlin. Sean scored with a little help from Alex, and Taylor put a
penalty kick into the cage. Many thanks to Coach B for taking over the
coaching duties. Nice job team. Remember that the Rumsey game has been
moved to a home game on Friday Nov 9th, after which we'll have a little
pizza celebration party. Also there will be no field practice for the JV
team on Thursday Nov. 8. The staff/parents team is scheduled to take on the
Varsity Soccer team that afternoon and the JV players should plan on supporting the team of their choice that afternoon. The JV Team will be traveling to Poughkeepsie Day on Monday, Oct. 29th. See you there.
Coach R

Schedule Change - JV Soccer

The JV soccer game against Rumsey School scheduled for Friday October 26th, has now been changed to Friday November 9th starting at 3:15 p.m. The game is now at home!

Field Hockey Report v Rumsy School on Thursday October 18th

The Dutchess Day School field hockey team remains undefeated after another well-earned win last week against Rumsey. The Lady Tigers walked away with a strong 7-0 win. Lizzy Quartararo and Sarah Anthony put two shots each past Rumsey's goalie, while Lucy Roemer, Zoe Wilson and Gracie Howland added one goal each. Delaney Bailey played an exceptional game up at the front line. Claire Shoppe and Denny Smythe also dominated at midfield. Dutchess Day's goalie, Hanna Carlin, has proven to be the Tiger's backbone as she has yet to be scored on this season! Our next game is home on Wednesday, October 24. We hope to see you all there while we take on Maplebrook for the second time this season. HOO-RAH!!

Varsity Soccer v Mizzentop on Friday October 19th

Although the game finished in a rainstorm, the weather for the most part was very amenable. Mizzentop started the game in lively fashion and were rewarded with an unstoppable shot by their best player, no. 11, who sent the ball rocketing in to our net. DDS responded immediately with a superbly taken goal by Hudson, starting the game in the unfamiliar role of center forward.The goal resulted after good work from Cooper who played his best game of the season so far. In fact it was pressure from Cooper that led to our second goal, an unfortunate header by a Mizzentop defender into his own net. Sebastian and Jackson, coming into the attack, both scored excellent goals to give us a 4-1 lead at the half. Jackson's goal in particular will be remembered for it's ferocity, being belted with his right foot, one touch, in to the roof of the Mizzentop net. In defense, a change meant Roan moving in to midfield and Griffin playing the role of sweeper. Griffin did this so well that it brought back memories of the great Franz Beckenbauer confidently controlling the game from the back of defense. In the second half, we started to lose concentration and Mizzentop scored two quick goals to bring the score to 4-3 in our favor. Fortunately, the ship was steadied and another goal by Sebastian was steered confidently in to the net. Caleb, still searching for his first goal of the season, also came close but was denied by alert defending. Golf and Alexa also stood out at the back for their solid and determined defending. Overall, another terrific performance!! Next week's game is on Thursday away at Poughkeepsie Day School. Parents, keep that superb support going!

Sports Schedule. - Week beginning Monday October 22nd

Monday October 22nd - JV Soccer away to Melrose 3:30 p.m start/5:30 p.m. pick up

Wednesday October 24th - Field Hockey home to Maplebrook 3:30 p.m. start/4:45 p.m. pick up

Thursday October 25th - Varsity Soccer away to Poughkeepsie Day School 3:30 p.m. start/5:30 p.m. pick up

Friday October 26th - Field Hockey home to Rumsey 3:30 p.m.start/4:45 p.m. pick up

Friday October 26th - JV Soccer away to Rumsey 3:30 p.m. start/5:45 p.m. pick up
* please note that Rumsey have asked to reschedule this game. I will let JV parents know what's happening as soon as I contact their Athletic Director. (The request was left on my answer phone late Friday afternoon)

School Sports Team Photos

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JV Soccer v Rumsey School on Thursday October 18th

The JV Soccer Team played their best game to date against Rumsey on Thursday
afternoon. The final score of 4-1 in favor of Rumsey doesn't tell the whole
story. Rumsey scored two excellent goals in the first half and two more that were definitely on the fortunate side. Rumsey is a very talented team and DDS stepped up to their level and played excellent soccer. The forwards and midfielders put together some great passes and had a number of good shots on goal during the first half. Andrew and Christian teamed up on one such play with Christian finding the net. During the second half of play, DDS tightened their defense and Alex had an excellent half in goal. The team started to crowd in the center of the field, but their determination to hold Rumsey scoreless in the second half was successful. Way to go JV!
Our next game is at Melrose on Monday.

Varsity Soccer V Melrose Photos

Photos courtesy of Dave Stamer and Peggy Kuras

Report on DDS Varsity Soccer v Melrose on Monday October 15th

Another very competent performance by the DDS Varsity Soccer team meant a comfortable home 7-2 victory over a spirited Melrose team. The game started very much in our favor with Kayleigh and Griffen both scoring during a sustained bout of DDS pressure. Melrose tried gamely to reduce the deficit and were rewarded with a penalty which unfortunately crashed against the bar and was cleared by relieved DDS defenders. At first the DDS defense were feeling the tension of the game and the ball at times was zinging around our penalty area with no one able to put their foot on the ball and slow it down. Gradually heads began to look up and more control of the ball was in evidence as passes started to hit their target. Sebastian came on late into the half, and not for the first time, scored with his first touch of the game. Probably the most unfortunate player not to hit the back of the net was Hudson who found frequent goal scoring positions but was just unable to get enough power or angle on the ball to get it past the Melrose keeper. However all credit to him and frequent providers Griffin and Kayleigh for their persistent play. At the back, Danielle was having her usual solid game in goal and defenders Golf, Austin, Christian, Roan, Alexa and Jon were harassing and chasing the opposition offense who were constantly seeking a way through our defense.
The second half saw Dutchess Day push continuously into the Melrose half of the field. Another goal by Sebastian put us firmly in the driving seat. Melrose got one back, Kayleigh restored our lead only for Melrose to hit another to make the score 5-2. DDS were not finished yet. Midfield players Caleb and Cooper kept the engines running, Matt was performing the occasional heroics in goal and forwards Jackson and Adrienne were keenly setting up more chances on goal. Danielle, now at center forward, slotted in another goal with team sweeper, Roan, moving fluidly in midfield finishing off a great pass from Caleb, with an accurate shot into the Melrose net. The jubilant Roan was particularly ecstatic as he had scored with his unfashionable right foot. Although we still have much to work on, this was another pleasing performance. Our next game is against Mizzentop at home on Friday October 19th starting at 3:45 p.m. Come along and support!

DDS Field Hockey Report v Mizzentop on Friday October 12th

The Dutchess Day School field hockey team battled for 60 minutes straight last week in their game against Mizzentop; unfortunately both teams walked off the field scoreless. Dutchess Day's goalie, Hanna Carlin, has continued to shut down any and every shot taken. The lady Tigers fought until the final whistle was blown. We have another shot against Mizzentop and hope to see you all there! Come on out on Thursday when we take on Rumsey! HOO-RAH!

Recent Cross-Country races against Maplebrook School

Photos courtesy of Carolyn Scott

Plea for Field hockey photos

I am wondering when I am going to receive the first accusation of giving the field hockey team less coverage than the soccer teams! I am trying not to do that but to date I have received no photos from field hockey parents to put on the blog. The team reports are edited and put on the blog very shortly after I receive them. Please. please field hockey parents, send me some photos and I will get them on the blog and indeed on the noticeboard at school too, as soon as I receve them!

JV Soccer Report v Indian Mountain @ home on Friday October 12th

The JV Soccer Team met IMS for the second time this year and defeated them 5-2. Andrew and Alex split the time in the goal cage and each player only allowed one goal. Offensively in the first half, Alex assisted in 2 goals. He passed a great ball to Christian who scored and a short time later he passed off to Isabel who put her shot away. Chloe found the goal cage after dribbling through the defense and later passed off to Christian who tallied his second score of the game. The remaining goal was scored by Andrew after Isabel started the play from mid field. The defense continues to play strong and the fifth grade girls; Caitlin, Chelsea, Erica, and Hannah did an excellent job playing some new positions during the game. Sean showed great aggressive hustle during the second half, putting the ball in the cage after an IMS goal kick. Unfortunately the ball never crossed the line of the 18 yard box. In the last game, Andrew did the same thing. Great offensive play by both boys but the rule of the game is that on a goal kick the ball must clear the 18 yard box before either team can touch it. If the ball doesn't clear the box it's a re-kick. We are learning this rule ......the hard way! Next game is at home against Rumsey on Thursday October 18th. See you Coach R

Schedule of sports games for week beginning Monday October 15th

Varsity Soccer - Monday October 15th @ home v Melrose 3:45 start / 5:00 p.m. pick-up
- Friday October 19th @ home v Mizzentop 3:45 start / 5:00 p.m. pick-up

JV Soccer - Thursday October 18th @ home v Rumsey 3:30 start / 4:45 p.m. pick-up

Field Hockey - Thursday October 18th @ home v Rumsey 3:30 start / 4:45 p.m. pick-up

Varsity Soccer photos from game v Kildonan on Wednesday October 10th

Varsity Soccer photos from game v Rumsey School on Thursday October 4th

Cross Country Results from race held at Millbrook School on Wednesday October 10th

On Wednesday afternoon, our gallant cross country team consisting of Adam Baker, Abby Paglia, Hugo Wasserman and Bernadette Winby ran in a 2.36 mile race at Millbrook School against 4 high school teams(Millbrook, Rumsey,Indian Mountain and Maplebrook). On a very tough course, with 55 ninth grade students and older in the race, all runners did exceptionally well with the following results and times:

Name Position Time
Adam Baker 25th 19:50

Abby Paglia 44th 24:05

Hugo Wasserman 46th 26:04

Bernadette Winby 51st 26:49

Congratulations DDS Team!! (Official Coach Krys team report to follow soon - watch this space!!)

JV Photos from game v Poughkeepsie Day School on Wednesday October 10th