Spartan Athletics

• Athletic Program Mission - At Sayre, playing a sport goes well beyond wins, losses and the accumulation of skills or recognition. We understand the potential that athletic participation has to teach invaluable life lessons. In addition to reaching ones potential as an athlete, we also work to cultivate positive values, meaningful character development, teamwork, time management, resiliency and the value of sacrifice and commitment. Through both success and failure, and along with the myriad other meaningful challenges that athletes face, our student athletes can expect a rich and rewarding experience.
• Open Participation - We encourage every student that attends Sayre to play at least one sport. Any student with the desire to play and a willingness to make the necessary commitment to a team is welcome regardless of experience or skill level. At Sayre, we do not routinely hold try outs or make cuts unless a team or program has space or other limitations that necessitate limiting numbers.
• The Ability to Play Multiple Sports - Playing more than one sport is commonplace at Sayre and as a result, we are able to offer our students a wide array of competitive athletic options. Even with the demanding academic and athletic schedules, our students routinely manage to excel both in the classroom and with their respective teams. In fact, many of our student athletes would tell you that their grades actually improve when they are playing a sport. The reason? Improved focus and time management skills are honed and exercised during any competitive season.
• Competition - Our teams play in competitive leagues and routinely test themselves against some of the best teams in the state of Kentucky. Rarely do our teams square off against a smaller schools and yet our current and past athletic success is something we pride ourselves in. Our teams train hard, are well coached and expect success.
• Resources - Our training and athletic facilities are first rate and offer our student athletes every opportunity to excel in their chosen sport.
• The Next Level - Many of our student athletes have athletic aspirations that extend beyond High School. At Sayre, our athletes have a tremendous track record and often go on to compete for colleges across the country. In 2022, 13% of the senior class signed letters of intent to compete athletically at the next level.

What We Offer

• Numerous athletic programs in Lower School, Middle School and Upper School
• Competitive opportunities in multiple leagues and tournaments throughout the year
• Opportunities for meaningful character development and personal transformations
• Talented and dedicated coaching staff who are committed to helping athletes reach their potential and learn to achieve both on and off the field

Lower School Programs

Our lower school athletic programs are centered around participation, skill development and cultivating a joy for sports. In soccer and basketball, Sayre enters teams (grades 3-5) into the local YMCA league in the winter (basketball) and in the spring (soccer). Both Y-League programs are co-ed. Future Spartans basketball offers a unique opportunity for younger athletes to work with closely with Upper School students in a fun, participatory environment. Teams play in the winter months and are comprised of 1st – 5th grade Sayre girls and boys. Our Multi Sports Camps and Future Spartans Lacrosse Camp are instructional and take place in the fall. Girls On The Run (GOTR) and our USTA tennis clinics are after school programs that take place 1-2 times per week.

Middle School Programs

In Middle School our athletic programs shifts to an interscholastic model. In Basketball we compete in the Bluegrass Athletic Conference which culminates in a tournament each year and we also play a limited at large schedule with MS teams from other regional schools. Boys and girls soccer compete in our local private school league which culminates in a post season tournament and also play a limited at large schedule. Lacrosse competes in the Lexington Youth Lacrosse League which includes local private and public MS lacrosse teams. The lacrosse season likewise culminates in a post season tournament. Beginning in 7th grade, with approval from the coach and Director of Athletics, athletes may have the opportunity to compete at the high school level in x-country, golf, basketball, swimming, diving, track and baseball.

Upper School Programs

Sayre Upper School is a member of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and as such competes on the District, Regional and State level in X-Country, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Diving, Tennis, Track and Baseball. In addition, Soccer, Basketball and Golf compete in the “All A” which is a mid-season statewide tournament of smaller “A” sized schools. Many of our teams also compete in the Bluegrass Conference which is made up of regional schools of similar size. Basketball, volleyball, baseball, track, x-country and swimming all compete in the Bluegrass Conference. Our US Boys Lacrosse program competes in the statewide Kentucky Lacrosse Association High School League and statewide post season tournament.

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