U14 Boys' Soccer Team Off to a Strong Start
A week ago Monday, the U14 Boys’ Soccer team hosted The York School in an exciting matchup. The game started evenly, with both teams creating opportunities, but it was CDS who struck first. A foul in the box led to a penalty kick, which was expertly converted to give the Cyclones an early lead. TYS responded quickly, leveling the score and keeping the first half tense.
With just 47 seconds left before halftime, CDS needed a momentum shift. Working from deep in their own defensive end, the Cyclones’ defense pushed the play forward efficiently. Lead scorer Ricky Ren took on multiple defenders and found the back of the net just before the whistle, giving CDS a crucial halftime advantage.
The second half saw CDS come out firing. Energized and determined, they capitalized on every chance, adding four more goals. Ricky Ren netted three more impressive finishes, and despite TYS’s growing frustration and aggressive play, the Cyclones pushed on. Mateo Livolsi capped off the game with a powerful drive, barreling through to score the final goal. The match ended with a decisive 6–2 victory for CDS, showcasing skill, teamwork, and determination.
One day later, the boys traveled to Sterling Hall School and got off to a slow start, as SHS came out strong and tested goalkeeper Gavin Way, who responded with several outstanding diving saves to keep his team in the game.
The first half saw end-to-end action, with both teams finding the back of the net and the Cyclones holding a narrow 3–2 lead at halftime. In the second half, the boys found their rhythm, playing composed, possession-based soccer and building attacks through multiple channels. The improved teamwork paid off as the Cyclones began to dominate, capitalizing on their scoring chances.
Goals from Otis Sargent, Mateo Livolsi, Oakley Stephenson, Mason Strgic, and a few from Ricky Ren sealed an impressive 8–3 victory.
This week, however, the team faced a formidable opponent in De La Salle College on home turf and met their match. Although the boys lost the match, 5-4, they showed tremendous heart, teamwork, and grit proving they can compete with the very best.
This week, however, the team faced a formidable opponent in De La Salle College on home turf and met their match. Although the boys lost the match, 5-4, they showed tremendous heart, teamwork, and grit proving they can compete with the very best.
The coaching staff, Mr. Di Salle and Ms. O’Connor, praise the team’s growth, composure, and support for one another. These young Cyclones will look to regroup, take care of injuries, and build on the game's successes as they head to Ridley next week
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
