Athletics

Athletics is an integral and important part of a Cape Henry Collegiate education. Students enrolled in independent schools enjoy an increased opportunity to participate in athletics, and at Cape Henry Collegiate, physical education and athletic programs offer ample activities to cover the interests and capabilities of all students.

Cape Henry Collegiate fields 60 sports teams, and an average of 90% of our students participate in some form of organized athletics on the Middle School, junior varsity or varsity level. Properly conceived, directed and coached interscholastic athletics provides experiences that encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, self-discipline and leadership in Cape Henry athletes. The department places a strong emphasis on developing self-esteem while helping students experience the rigor and pleasure of athletics, the importance of cooperation and the value of competition.

Wellness of our entire student body is a priority at Cape Henry Collegiate. Balancing the demands of the classroom and extracurricular activities to include athletics is an important goal for the faculty and coaching staff. Student-athletes are also encouraged to participate in multiple sports and become involved with the Fine Arts Program. Participation and involvement in the community is valued on our campus.

Aspirations to compete at the collegiate level are also respected and facilitated as a group effort with the athlete, parents, coaches, Athletic Director, and Director of College Counseling. Approximately 15% of our graduating seniors have committed to play college sports.

Cape Henry Collegiate prides itself on Dolphin team spirit, and the support throughout our entire student body is palpable on our sidelines!

College-Bound Athletes

Class of 2024

Left to Right: Zack Duncan (Basketball) – Washington and Lee University; Andrew Hart (Baseball) – New Jersey Institute of Technology; Emma Hardy (Lacrosse) – Ithaca College; Kiersten Ruby (Field Hockey) – University of Massachusetts Lowell; Ella Denno (Gymnastics) – Winona State University; Madeleine Keogh (Lacrosse) – Virginia Commonwealth University; Tanner Schaedel (Baseball) – Old Dominion University; Nate Jensen (Baseball) – Chapman University

Not Pictured: Payton Friske (Baseball) – Virginia Military Institute

Class of 2023

Group Photo of College-Bound Student Athletes

Front Row: Yoon Chae (Baseball) - Amherst College, Jillian Somers (Field Hockey) - Gettysburg College; Mackenzie White (Field Hockey) - Virginia Commonwealth University, Victoria Winans (Field Hockey) - University of Mary Washington, Alexandra Gordon (Field Hockey) - Hofstra University, Nolan Sharp (Wrestling) - Trinity College; Back Row: Cooper Angilly (Baseball) - Rhodes College, Jackson Keller (Lacrosse) - Randolph-Macon College, Tristan Whitfield (Volleyball) - Princeton University, Noa Denno (Soccer) - Bridgewater College.

Class of 2022

Front Row: Will Fryer (Rugby) - University of Tennessee, Olivia Four (Soccer) - Auburn University, Bella Cooke (Soccer) - U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Josh Holland (Baseball) - Bryant and Stratton College; Second Row: Brendan Hawley (Baseball) - Paul D. Camp Community College, Kate Shepherd (Soccer) - University of Lynchburg, Director of Athletics Mrs. Jeanne Short, Virginia Marquette (Soccer) - University of Lynchburg, George Cutler IV (Basketball) - Randolph-Macon College; Third Row: Gavin Dooren (Soccer) - Old Dominion University, Kenny Schaedel (Baseball) - Georgia Tech University, Zach Granados (Gymnastics) - University of Michigan, Kyle Usonis (Soccer) Loyola University of Maryland; Back Row: Olivia Wallace (Field Hockey) - The Ohio State University,

Class of 2021

Class of 2020

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Athletes of the Week

Athlete of the Week
Girls Lacrosse

Athlete of the Week: Liza Pridgen

Leading a young and upcoming roster, Liza Pridgen remains determined to win at all costs, with 41 goals and 19 assists on the year.

Athlete of the Week
Coed Track and Field

Athlete of the Week: Michael McKnew

One of Virginia’s fastest student-athletes, Michael McKnew has continued to elevate his abilities year after year, leading to yet another dominant season.