May 5th - May 9th

May 01, 2025

May 5th - May 9th

Baseball

What an amazing year, as your HDS team made it to the championship game vs SJS( ranked #1 and undefeated in SPAL play. The environment was amazing, with over 100 HDS students and teachers in attendance as part of a promotion by the Athletics Department and Coach Carucci. A strong SJS team’s bats were on fire (“I think they could have beaten the Braves that night, "lol,” one fan said) as they cruised to a 14-4 win. HDS never gave up, scoring all 4 runs in their last at-bat!

Thanks, Coach Carucci, for your hard work!

A few words from Coach C.

The Hancock Day School baseball team had a rollercoaster season full of growth, resilience, and unforgettable moments. After a tough loss to Calvary Day in the season opener, the team rebounded with grit and determination, stringing together key wins and gaining momentum throughout the year. One of the biggest turning points came in a thrilling 5-4 walk-off win over Savannah Christian Red, where the team showed its heart and toughness in high-pressure moments. That game seemed to light a spark, and Hancock began playing with greater confidence and chemistry. The team’s energy and teamwork were on full display as they closed the regular season strong and surged into the playoffs.

Several players elevated their game when it mattered most. Anderson was a consistent force on the mound, keeping the team in games with his command and calm presence. Zach came up clutch time and again, leading both at the plate and in the field with poise and production. Charlie A delivered key hits in big moments and anchored the top of the lineup with speed and smarts. Gil T’s speed and aggressive baserunning were game-changers, and he became a spark plug in the lineup. Shep also had a standout season behind the plate, showing major improvement and becoming a reliable and vocal leader for the pitching staff.

Beyond the team’s core leaders, several other players had breakout seasons and played key roles in the team’s success. Walker Y was a consistent offensive presence, delivering timely hits and showing smart instincts on the bases. Mercer C proved to be a tough, gritty competitor who came through in big moments and brought energy to the field every game. Oliver N was a steady force behind the plate and at bat, often coming up with big hits and handling pitchers with maturity. Charlie M had several clutch moments at the plate and continued to grow into a reliable contributor. Wesley C added depth to both the lineup and pitching staff, helping the team in crucial late-game situations. Each of these players stepped up in different ways, making this team deeper, stronger, and tougher throughout the season.

Perhaps the most memorable moment of the season came in the playoffs when Hancock stunned Calvary Day with a dominant 14-4 win—an incredible turnaround from the season-opening defeat. The victory symbolized just how far the team had come, both in skill and in spirit. Though the season ended in the championship game against a strong St. James squad, the journey was filled with grit, growth, and pride. The players fought hard, supported each other, and made major strides from start to finish. It was a season of redemption, leadership, and lasting memories for Hancock Day School baseball.

Golf

The HDS Golt team finished their season coming up short! They had a GREAT season and entered the tournament with high expectations! It was an amazing year,with HDS winning almost all of the tournaments throughout the spring.

Carson Hayes led the way again for HDS, finishing 2nd overall!

Two of our female golfers (Caroline Seibert and Emery Hart )made the top 6 on the HDS team and got valuable experience heading into the Girls’ (unofficial) SPAL Tournament on MAY 5th hosted by HDS.

Thank you, coaches Mobley and Seibert!

Soccer

Both the boys' and girls' teams finished the season at SCPS, just barely missing the playoffs!

The future is bright, with both teams' rosters heavily supported by young players and an athletic, talented group of 5th graders. Thank you, Coach Milmine and Roberts!

From Coach Milmine

Expectations for the 2025 Hancock Girls Soccer team ranged from hoping that our girls would not go an entire season without scoring to merely hoping we would have enough players to finish out the SPAL schedule HDS’s 12 Middle School players were by far the fewest players of any SPAL team, and 11 of those 12 being 6th graders, the Eagles were also the youngest and smallest side in the league. Thankfully, our lone 7th grader was Abby Waters. Most of our dozen girls played 6 full hour-long games without a single minute of rest, all against older, taller, faster, more experienced teams cycling in fresh legs throughout the game.

If anyone ever told our girls not to bother to fight for any of those 60 minutes, then it’s safe to say that none of them bothered to listen. Including two non-SPAL matches played with our 5th graders, who showed up at practices all season to push our dozen to be better, the HDS Girls Soccer team ignored everyone else’s expectations and finished the season with a 2-4-2 record, with a 1-4-1 record in SPAL games. 2025 presented an opportunity to lay a foundation to compete for a SPAL championship in 2026, and what our girls accomplished was far greater than that. The future is bright. Until then, the Dozen can remember that they were undefeated against Country Day.

BASKETBALL CAMP.

This will be Coach Bellairs last time with the Hancock Kids, so we hope to have a great turnout. Please email Coach Bellairs to register!

Small group lessons are available in May and June.

Volleyball will be starting soon.

Next week, there will be more information. To get info now, please contact JordanYantin, Volleyball Director, (551) -866 7455

More to come! I will be Instructing an Art Camp this summer at HDS if you are interested in signing up your child(ren). It is open to upcoming 2nd-5th grade students from June 23-27th. Sign up here.