GCDS Boys Basketball Wins First FAA Championship

Greenwich Country Day School’s (GCDS) boys' varsity basketball team won their first Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) championship on Feb. 24 after defeating Brunswick School.

A varsity team for only three years, the Tigers brought home an impressive 63-53 win on the Bruins’ home court.

"I am so proud of our players, coaching staff, and fans," said GCDS Head of School Adam Rohdie in a news release. "Not only did they have a terrific win on the court, but more importantly, they did it with the class and sportsmanship that is a hallmark of GCDS Tiger Pride."

The Tigers’ robust defense defined the game, holding the Bruins to a mere 26 percent shooting from the field and limiting them to only 14 points in the paint. The Tigers also won the battle for rebounds, finishing with a tally of 39-37.

In front of an enthusiastic, standing-room-only crowd, the Tigers led 32-16 at halftime and continued to apply pressure in the second half.

Offensively, the Tigers were led by Taj Walters ('25) with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Mekai Brown ('27) added 20 points and 9 rebounds and Calder Truesdale ('24) finished with 8 points, 5 assists, 4 steals and 5 deflections.

Athletics Director Tim Helstein shared, "The atmosphere was electric with the GCDS community there to support and the team remained focused and played as one unit. It was an honor and a privilege to hand the team the trophy representing the school's first FAA Basketball Tournament Championship, knowing that it signified the effort and determination each member of the program put into achieving this goal. It was a proud day to be a GCDS Tiger!"

Coach Patrick Scanlon added, "I'm really proud of our team, especially the senior leadership of Calder Truesdale, Jesse Ripka, and John Berbano, who were key in bringing the team together. It was a great performance against a talented, tough, and well coached team. We're excited for our next opportunity to represent our school and community in the NEPSAC tournament!"

The GCDS boys varsity basketball team has earned the No. 7 seed in the NEPSAC "B" tournament.

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