CSD Athletics: Bulldog News

Bulldog Families,

It's time for Football Playoffs!! We are excited to host everyone on Friday night for our first round playoff game against Dutchtown High School. Our Bulldogs finished the regular season 9-1 and are primed to make a run in this year's playoffs. Come out Friday for the 7:30 kickoff!! Reminder: CSD badges and DBB Memberships are not valid at GHSA Playoff Events.

Congratulations to our Cross Country Bulldogs who finished a great season this past week at the GHSA State Meet in Carrollton. Our Boys' team placed 11th in the state and our Girls' team found themselves on the podium once again, finishing 3rd!!

Tonight, we will recognize 11 seniors in our Flag Football program. In this young program, we are excited to celebrate our first class of seniors, 5 students, who have participated since they were freshman!!

There is always a lot to celebrate in CSD Athletics. If you have any questions or need guidance relating to our programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Go Bulldogs!!

Director of Activities & Athletics: Rodney Thomas

(rthomas@csdecatur.net)

Assistant Activities & Athletics Director: David Harbin

(dharbin@csdecatur.net)

Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant: Kelli Aaron

(kaaron@csdecatur.net)

On Friday, our Decatur Cross Country Bulldogs ran in the GHSA State Meet at Carrollton High School. We are proud to announce that both teams finished in impressive fashion. The boys’ team ran first and finished the race in 11th place overall. Sam Corso led the Bulldogs and finished in 23rd place with a time of 17:22:48. In the girls’ race, our Bulldogs were led by Olivia Sawyer with a time of 20:28:05. As a team, the Bulldogs finished in THIRD place, on the podium once again!!

We are proud of all of our runners and coaches!! Our Decatur Cross Country teams have been a force to be reckoned with for years in the State of Georgia. Our Bulldogs continue to put in the work as a group to carry forward this tradition of excellence on and off the course!

See the State Meet Results here (BOYS) (GIRLS)

Congratulations to our Softball team who had three players represent DHS in the Dekalb Country All-Star Game. Well deserved recognition for Danielle Bacon, Maggie Connerly, and Rossalia Iglesias-Lopez. Shout out to Rossalia who was selected as the game MVP!!

At our second swim meet, Decatur swam against Dunwoody HS and North Springs HS. Despite several last minute scratches due to illness, our Girls' team came in 1st and our Boys' team came in 2nd.

Congratulations to Ani Painter (100 free) and Melanie Joyner (50 free) on their individual state cuts, and to the girls 400 free relay on their state cut! Special thanks to the captains for their leadership and support last night. We are looking forward to our next meet on Tuesday, November 19 at Lakeside.

Go Bulldogs!

Congratulations to our DHS Softball Bulldogs. Many Bulldogs were named to the Region 4-5A All-Region Team and the Dekalb All-County Team. Great job to these individuals and congratulations to their teammates and coaches. All-Region and All-County recognitions highlight the hard work of everyone on the team! We are proud to be well-represented.

All-Region 1st Team:

Rossalia Iglesia-Lopez, Mia Fredrick, Ava Bearden

All-Region 2nd Team:

Kate Dickinson, Elizabeth Brown, Giulia Torres-Botta, Peri Jeffers, Maggie Connerly

All-County 1st Team:

Rossalia Iglesias-Lopez

All-County 2nd Team:

Ava Bearden, Mia Fredrick, Kate Dickinson, Peri Jeffers

Congratulations to our DHS Volleyball Bulldogs. Four Bulldogs were named to the Region 4-5A All-Region Team. Great job to these individuals and congratulations to their teammates and coaches. All-Region recognitions highlight the hard work of everyone on the team! We are proud to be well-represented.

The Decatur High School Cheerleaders are hosting a basketball cheerleading mini-camp and would love to have your cheerleader participate!

Here are the camp details:

Mini-Camp Dates: Monday, December 2, Wednesday, December 4, and Thursday, December 5,

Time and Place: from 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. at Decatur High School

Performance Date: December 6, during halftime of the girls' and boys' basketball games

Registration: Please fill out this form - https://bit.ly/DHSBasketballCheerCamp

Payment: The camp fee is $60. All camp proceeds are used for the camper t-shirts and to support the Decatur High School Cheerleading program. The payment is submitted through GoFan - https://gofan.co/event/1140752?schoolId=GA4954

Registration and Payment Due Date: Mini-camp registration closes on Thursday, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. Please complete one form per participant. Payment and registration must be received by November 21 at 6:00 p.m. to guarantee your mini-camper will have a t-shirt.

All students interested in participating in Track & Field this Spring should attend the Interest Meeting on December 9. Coach Souther will meet students in the PAC Theater after school at 3:45 PM.

If you have questions, please contact Coach Souther (msouther@csdecatur.net)

Girls' Soccer at Beacon Hill is just around the corner! If you are interested in trying out in the Spring, please fill out the form below. We're looking forward to a great season. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Ali (htrenovations@earthlink.net) and Coach Witherspoon (wilson.witherspoon@gmail.com)

BHMS Girls' Soccer Interest Form

Interested in playing girls lacrosse? Fill out this form from your CSD email to show your interest. Please email Coach Alex Powers (apowers@csdecatur.net) if you have any questions.

We are excited to invite you to our third annual Decatur High School Soccer Camp Fundraiser. Your camper will have fun during the holiday break on our stadium field while supporting the Boys Soccer Program. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Boys Soccer Program helping keep costs low while enhancing our student athletes' experience. We hope you can join us for some soccer fun over Thanksgiving Break!!

Camp Details

Date: Nov 25th, 26th, 27th, 2024

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: Decatur High School Stadium

Ages: Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Cost: $75 early registration and $105 late registration fee

Registration Link: Camp Registration

Camp Video: See Campers in Action

Please note that spots fill up quickly so we encourage you to take advantage of early registration as we sold out last year with over 120 campers in attendance. If you have any questions please email Coach Derrick at dburgess@csdecatur.net

Congratulations to our DHS Marching Band! The DHS Marching Band had an impressive competitive season this year, as they attended three local and national contests.

In our first competition of the year, for the first time in school history, the marching band competed on the national level at the Bands of America Regional competition in Chattanooga. This was one of the toughest competitions in the country this year. While the band did not advance to finals, they had a great performance for their first appearance in a national competition.

On October 19, the band competed at Sprayberry's Southern Invitational where the band won its class and earned the highest ratings in all captions. The band finished 5th of the day among all bands in all divisions.

The marching band concluded its competitive season on October 26 at the Bands of America Affiliate competition at Buford high School. The band earned the highest ratings in all captions and placed second in their class which allowed them to advance to finals. In finals, the band finished 8th overall against bands in all divisions, most who were in the larger divisions.

The Decatur High School Marching Band is 122 members strong and proudly presented their 2024 entitled "The Crown." Click the link below to view the performance from the final competition. Great job, Bulldogs!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMIndKwMPTM

Each year, the Run With the Dogs 5K race features a local dog as our “Face of the Race.” We invite the community to nominate their cutest canine friends now through November 22. Once the nomination period closes, the public will vote on the nominees and select our official 2025 Face of the Race!

Here are this year’s Face of the Race Rules:
1) All nominators MUST register for the 2025 Run With The Dogs before nominating your dog. Register Here!

2) Post your dog’s photo on Instagram or Facebook and tag @RWTD5K. Please be sure to include their name, a creative hashtag describing your pup, and hashtag #RWTD5K. Please remember to make sure your post is public, or send information via direct message. If you are not on social media, please send requested information to runwiththedogs5k@gmail.com.

3) Photos will be accepted through November 22, 2024.

4) Once the nomination period closes, we will ask the public to vote for their favorite dog. This will be announced on the RWTD5K Instagram and Facebook pages. Be sure to share the opportunity to vote with friends, and encourage others to join you for the Run With the Dogs 5K!

Boosters offers ticket packs that are good for any game* throughout the year at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School. Click HERE to choose your level, and Go Bulldogs!

(*Excludes away games and playoff games.)

If you’ve ever wondered who’s playing what position, there’s now a roster for that. Check out the rosters for all fall sports HERE.

Please scroll through the options to find the sport appropriate to your visit. Click the team name or photo to be redirected to detailed information about each team. We appreciate your patience as we finalize our Fall Sports!

Stop by the Booster tent at the game this Friday to pick up all your essential Bulldog gear, including hoodies!

Boosters has two main fundraisers to support our student athletes at DHS and BHMS: Run With the Dogs 5K (RWTD5K) and Bulldog Bash -- both are great community events that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and look for more information in the coming weeks.

RWTD5K: January 25, 2025

Bulldog Bash: March 22, 2025

Watch the game while also raising money for your team. Any DBB-supported sport can earn up to $100 per game by encouraging their athletes to manage concessions.

• $20 per volunteer per game
• Max: 5 volunteers per game
• DBB pays quarterly payouts to the Athletics Play Fund for each participating sport

Sign up HERE!

We appreciate all of our local families and companies who step up to support our Bulldogs every year!!

Learn more about how you can become a Bulldog Sponsor for the 2024-25 school year by clicking the button below.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-10 p.m.

Grab your friends and neighbors and help us celebrate the return of Supper & Sips ... in a brand new location - The Chapel on Sycamore!

Enjoy dinner by Oakhurst Market, dessert by Butter & Cream, and drinks provided by Three Taverns Brewery and Decatur Package Store. Maxwell Street guitarist Terry Cannon will perform before an exciting Fund-a-Need and live auction with one-of-a-kind vacations and experiences.

Decatur Education Foundation's mission is to help Decatur youth overcome the obstacles that keep them from finding success. We generate and apply resources from the community to address unmet needs, provide enriching opportunities, support our educators, and ultimately strengthen the Decatur community.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email Meagan@DecaturEducationFoundation.org.

Check out the new Bulldog spirit wear, which will be on sale during home football games at the Decatur Bulldog Booster table. New styles and items are being printed as you read this, so check back often to make sure your Bulldog apparel hasn't turned into vintage wear!

Stay in the know on all things Boosters by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

@Decatur Bulldog Boosters

@rwtd5k

@decaturbulldogbash

Thursday, Nov. 14 - V Flag Football vs. Union Grove/Discovery - 6:00 PM (Senior Night)

Friday, Nov. 15 - V Football vs. Dutchtown - 7:30 PM (GHSA Round 1 Playoffs)

Saturday, Nov. 16 - BHMS Basketball vs. Sequoyah - 10:00 AM

Saturday, Nov. 16 - JV Basketball vs. Lakeside - 10:00 AM

This year, we are excited to highlight our student-athletes and the value they bring to their teams and our school community!

Our teachers go above and beyond to support our student-athletes' interests and their success in the classroom. We are looking forward to highlighting our teachers and the impact they have on our students every day!

We are blessed to have so many thoughtful and dedication coaches supporting our student-athletes. We will use this space to highlight different coaches each week!

In sports, it's not just about winning—it's about doing what's right. In this clip, professional tennis player Jack Sock demonstrates exceptional sportsmanship during a crucial point in a match. When honesty outweighs competition, it reminds us all that true champions are defined not just by their skills, but by their integrity. Watch how a simple act of fairness on the court can make a lasting impact both in sports and in life.

Sportsmanship: Make the Right Call

The role of an athlete's parent is challenging for many reasons! Finding opportunities for your child to participate, encouraging them to take risks, celebrating their accomplishments, supporting them through various challenges... It adds up and can take a toll. This resource from the Positive Coaching Alliance emphasizes the importance of building a partnership with your child's coach and provides helpful strategies to do so. There are many valuable lessons our students can learn through sports, many of which are not fun or easy to learn, and having adults who are working together makes the challenging times beneficial!

Tips for a Positive Parent/Caregiver-Coach Partnership

This year, the Bulldogs are partnering again with the Positive Coaching Alliance to enhance the experience of our students, coaches, and Bulldog families. The PCA has a vast number of resources that can help us make the most of our experience.

This resource is an activity we shared last year that aims at helping students and their families determine what their goals are as student-athletes. This exercise can spark some important conversations about how families decide to navigate this experience. Making sure everyone is on the same page about what desired outcomes can help to create a positive experience!

"What are YOUR Youth Sport Goals? Parent/Caregiver 100 Point Exercise"