Student Life
Athletics
Lessons for life
Athletics has been an integral part of a student’s education at Ransom Everglades throughout the school’s history. Head coaches are teachers and educators, and many are part of the academic faculty. Our goal is to foster a student's passion for sports while instilling leadership skills, teamwork and a lifelong work ethic.
We don’t recruit athletes. We build programs. The middle and upper schools field 76 teams for boys and girls in 17 sports. More than half of our students play on at least one team every year. Some 15 percent of Raider athletes go on to play at the collegiate level.
No matter their next steps in life, student-athletes depart Ransom Everglades with skills and values that help them lead and thrive.
We don’t recruit athletes. We build programs. The middle and upper schools field 76 teams for boys and girls in 17 sports. More than half of our students play on at least one team every year. Some 15 percent of Raider athletes go on to play at the collegiate level.
No matter their next steps in life, student-athletes depart Ransom Everglades with skills and values that help them lead and thrive.
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Raiders roll in final game of 2024
Juniors Olivia Geller '26 and Stella Colombo '26 led the way for the Raiders, combining for five goals and two assists as the Raiders cruised to 9-0 victory over Don Soffer High School to move to 7-3 on the season. Juniors Avery Almazan '26 and Jojo James '26 both added a goal of their own and freshman Natalia Gupta '28, and Reese Almazan '28 rounded out the scoring for the Raiders. From the opening whistle the Raiders dominated play scoing four goals in the first six minutes of action. The Raiders will now turn their attention to the second half of the season as they look to put themselves into position for top spots in district and regional seeding.Read More -
Strong second half propels Raiders to victory
Senior Taylor Smith '25 converted on a pair of three point attempts late in the fourth quarter to lead the way as the Raiders erased a nine point deficit to defeat Calvary Christian 52-49 in a thrilling game. Sophomore Holly Clement '27 had her best game of the season with 14 points including two clutch free throws to give the Raiders the lead with under 30 seconds to go. Sophomore Luisa Duarte '27 provided the defensive intensity grabbing six rebounds and three steals in the win. Freshman Kayla Harris '28 and Nica Rosenberg '28 also played well with crucial baskets in the second half. Congratulations to all players and coaches on a great win.Read More -
Girls basketball earns road victory
Sophomore Holly Clement '27 led the way with 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists as the Raiders earned a hard fought road victory over Braddock High School. Senior Taylor Smith '25 had a season high 13 points on four made three pointers and five rebounds in the win. Freshman Nica Rosenberg '28 also reached double figures with 14 points and three steals. Defensively, the Raiders were led by senior Blake Langer '25 who dominated the glass with nine rebounds. The Raiders will have a quick turnaround as they head back on the road to face Saint Brendan this afternoon. Tip off time is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.Read More -
Girls soccer advances to Palm League Semifinal
Junior Jojo James '26 led the way with a dominant performance scoring all three Raider goals in a 3-0 victory over Gulliver Prep in Palm League quarterfinal action. The Raiders received solid play across the board highlighted by freshman Lina Grunwald '28 and Andi Lamar '28. Goalkeeper Addison Pollock '25 earned the shutout with key saves to keep Gulliver off the scoreboard. With the victory the Raiders move to 5-2 on the season and will now turn their attention to the Palm League semifinal as they square off against Palmer Trinity in an away contest at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon.Read More -
Raiders erase 14 point 4th quarter deficit to move to 3-1
Freshman Julian Silvetz '28 led the way with a team high 17 points including 10 in the fourth quarter as the Raiders overcame a 38-24 deficit to defeat Coral Spring Charter 46-42 in a thrilling game. Senior Connor Gumbs '25 started the comeback with a lay up and three pointer after forcing consecutive turnovers to get the Raiders back in striking distance with four minutes remaining in the game. Silvetz would then convert a three point play and junior Zach Schatzman '26 added a pair of free throws to bring the Raiders within two. Freshman Alijah Mourning '28 provided his best defense performance of the season with three blocks down the stretch and a pair of free throws to put the Raiders ahead with just under a minute to go. The Raiders would come up with crucial stops and junior Quinn Pegg '26 iced the game with two free throw makes with seconds remaining to give the Raiders a 46-42 victory and move to 3-1 on the season. The Raiders will take their show on the road for the first time this season as they visit Mater Brickell tonight at 7:30 p.m.Read More -
Raider basketball moves to 1-1 on the season with home victory
Freshman Julian Silvetz '28 led the way with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals as the Raiders rolled to a 65-20 victory over Miami Seed School to earn their first victory of the season. Sophomore Isaac Weinberg '27 provided a spark off the bench with 10 points, and three rebounds. Following a tough defeat on Tuesday the Raiders came out strong from the opening tip with 12 straight points including a pair of three pointers from junior Quinn Pegg '26 and senior Connor Gumbs '25. From there the Raiders would cruise to victory and move to 1-1 on the season. The team will get back on the court today as they begin preparations for a Saturday matinee vs North Miami Senior High School. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 at Henry A. Anderson Gymnasium.Read More -
Raiders earn hard fought 2-1 victory
Senior Luca Falero '25 led the way with two early goals as the Raiders withstood a late push from Riviera Prep to earn a 2-1 victory on their home turf. Senior goalkeeper Eduardo Michelsen '25 was outstanding with crucial saves in the second half. The Raiders received solid midfield play from senior Frankie Pines '25, and freshman Sebastian Daes '28 and Daniel Li '28 provided support defensively in their best game of the season. It was a critical victory for the Raiders who continue to improve with a young team. The team will get back on the practice field today as they turn their attention to Mitchell High School for a Friday night game under the lights of Robert E. Walker Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.Read More -
Raider sailor earns fourth place in sailing national championship
Read MoreSebastian van de Kreeke '25 finished fourth at the 2024-25 Interscholastic Sailing Association Cressy Singlehanded National Championship Nov. 16-17 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The only RE student to qualify for the prestigious event, van de Kreeke faced 11 sailors from seven regional districts across the nation. He earned a victory in the final of 14 races to clinch his fourth place overall. At the event, he was coached by his father, RE Hall of Fame sailor Michiel "Monkey" van de Kreeke '88. -
Swimmers knock down RE records during state meet
RE swimmers broke three school records at one of the most successful state championship meets in school history. Kiera Rampersad '25 set the record in the 100-meter butterfly with her second-place finish in 54.76 seconds, breaking a 10-year-old RE mark. Nohan Gomez '25 broke a five-year-old record in the boys' 100 fly, finishing in 50.94 on his way to eighth place overall. And the team of Lincoln Broad '26, Jay Holly '26, Ethan Sullivan '25 and Gomez posted a time of 1 minute, 28.80 seconds in the 200 freestyle relay on their way to 15th place, breaking a school mark set in 2016. The athletes competed at the Nov. 15 Class 1A Florida High School Athletic Association state meet under RE coach Franz Huggins, also head coach of the RE Aquatic Club.Read More -
Girls golf completes remarkable season at state championships
Read MoreThe Raider girls golf team capped off an incredible season at the state championships held at the very difficult Mission Inn & Resort El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the hills, Florida. Eighth grader Esha Nagalla '29 led the Raiders with scores of 79 and 75, followed by senior Kate Khvorostiana '25 who finished her terrific career as a Raider in style. Freshman Ella Wester '28, sophomore Lillian Liu '27, and junior Abby Pollak '26 rounded out the scoring for the team. Following multiple years of struggling to field a team, the Raiders surprised everyone and completed a remarkable turnaround earning a state bid for the first time in seven years. Congratulations to all student athletes, coaches and supporters on a wonderful season. -
Raiders finish season strong at state championships
Read MoreThe Raider boys golf team made history this season, placing 11th and tying for the third-best finish in Ransom Everglades golf history at the FHSAA Class 1A State Golf Championships held at the historic Mission Inn & Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. Seventh grader Axel Monssoh '30 led the Raiders on the difficult El Campeon Course followed by junior Matteo Bloom '26 and eighth grader Cole Durham '29. Seniors Jesse Hellring '25 and Navraj Suri '25 rounded out the scoring with solid performances. This marked the seventh state appearance in the past eight years and capped off another tremendous golf season for the Raiders. Congratulations to all student athletes, coaches and supporters on a job well done! -
Boys' sixth-grade cross country team wins national scholastic title in the 3,000 meters
RE's sixth-grade cross country team won the 2024 Middle School Cross Country Nationals in the 3,000 meters in Louisville, Kentucky, on Nov. 9. Russ LeFrak '31, Tiago Da Silva '31, Sebastian Dangond '31, Samuel Alexander '31 and Juan Andres Dasburg '31 crossed the finish line with an average time of 11 minutes and 48 seconds. LeFrak led the team with his 14th-place individual finish in 11:37.6; all of the boys finished in the top 28 in a field that included 80 runners from around the nation.Read More -
Raiders move to 3-0 with victory over St. Brendan
Freshman Charlie Jaffee '28 led the way with two goals and juniors Johanna James '26 and Stella Colombo '26 added a goal of their own as the Raiders rolled to a 4-1 victory to close out a perfect 3-0 week. Defensively, junior Avery Almazan '26 had a team high 13 steals in a dominant defensive performance from the Raiders. In front of the home fans the Raiders got on the scoreboard early and never looked back. The team will look to make it four in a row as they head to American Heritage Plantation for a key road contest this afternoon. Kick off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.Read More -
Raiders cruise to victory in home opener
Junior Stella Colombo '26 made her presence felt on opening night with a five goal performance to lead the Raiders to an 8-0 victory over Divine Savior. Freshman Charlie Jaffe '28, and juniors Oivia Geller '26 and Joanna James '26 added a goal of their own to round out the scoring for the Raiders. From the opening whistle the Raiders dominated control of possession and put pressure on the Shark defense leading to multiple successful scoring opportunities. Defensively the Raiders were steady, never allowing the Shark offense to move the ball. The victory moves the Raiders to 1-0 on the season as they turn their attention to a road contest against True North on Wednesay, November 6th. Kick off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on the Miami Dade College Campus.Read More -
Raiders earn top four finish in regional championships
Strong winds provided the backdrop for the elite field of golfers at the FHSAA class 1A region 4 championships held at Miami Shores Golf Club. The Raiders were led by Axel Monssoh's '30 +2 over par (73, t14th); Matteo Bloom '26 (74, t19th): Cole Durham '29 (76, t27th); and Jesse Hellring's '25 (79, t42nd) rounded out the scoring for the Raiders earning them a fourth place finish in the 12 team field. The team will now wait until Thursday when the state championship field is released. Congratulations to all student athletes and coaches on a tremendous tournament and season to date.Read More -
RE sailors claim seventh place in national sailing event
Ransom Everglades sailors Manolo Campos '25, Sofia Rhone-Fernandez '26, Ava McAliley '26 and Sebastian van de Kreeke '25 finished seventh overall at the Atlantic Coast Championship in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 2-3. At the biggest sailing event of the fall season, the team improved on last year's 12th place and showed resilience, overcoming cold weather and shifting winds. The team was led by coaches David Bargehr and Nikole Barnes.Read More -
Raiders complete home slate with 35-6 victory
Freshman Neimann Lawrence '28 threw for five touchdowns in the first half as the Raiders rolled to an easy 35-6 victory over Smarten Academy in the final regular season home game of the year. Junior Juan Velazco '26 continued his outstanding season with a career high 117 yards on four catches including a pair of touchdowns. Freshman Noah Alce '28, Kolton Smith '28 and sophomore Hunter White '28 all caught touchdowns of their own to round out the scoring for the Raiders. Defensively, the Raiders were led by a pair of sophomores in Harrison Ferrentino '27 and Coley Hucks '27 who combined for four sacks, and four tackles in the victory. The Raiders will now turn their attention to a crucial district road game against LaSalle on Thursday as they look to secure a spot in the regional playoffs. Kick off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.Read More -
Raiders perform well at Atlantic Coast Championships
This past weekend the Raider sailing team traveled up to Annapolis, Maryland to compete in the Atlantic Coast Championships. This event is considered a mini national and featured some of the best teams in the country including Ransom Everglades. Cold weather and shifty winds set the stage for challenging racing. Seniors Manolo Campos '25, Sebastian Van De Kreeke '25 and juniors Sofia Rhone-Fernandez '26, and Ava McAliley '26 performed well over the two day event earning a seventh place finish. Congratulations to all student athletes and coaches on a terrific performance.Read More -
RE swimming claims multiple district titles at 2024 championships
Led by senior swimmers Nohan Gomez ’25 and Kiera Rampersad ’25 – each of whom won four gold medals – Ransom Everglades won the boys’ team championship and 11 individual races at the Florida High School Athletic Association 1A District 15 Championships at Belen Jesuit High School on October 29.Read More -
Three district titles for RE golfers
Ransom Everglades' golfers won three district titles at the Florida High School Athletic Association 1A District 15 Championships on Oct. 28 as Kate Khvorostiana '25 topped the leaderboard in the girls' individual competition and the boys' and girls' teams won their respective team championships, displaying excellence all around. The victory was the fourth straight for the RE boys' team, and the combined boys' and girls' team titles were the first for RE since 2018.Read More
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Recent Games
Saturday, 12/21/2024
Basketball - Boys Varsity
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Away
Miami Christian School
Loss 55-60
Friday, 12/20/2024
Basketball - Boys Varsity
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Away
Palmer Trinity School
Loss 50-76
Thursday, 12/19/2024
Basketball - Girls Varsity
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Home
Mater Academy Charter (Hialeah Gardens)
Win 55-46
Thursday, 12/19/2024
Basketball - Boys Varsity
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Away
Marathon High School
Win 62-37
Thursday, 12/19/2024
Soccer - Boys Varsity
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Away
Miami Country Day School
Loss 2-6
Preston Edmunds ‘20
“The coaches at Ransom Everglades have, more than anything, inspired me. They’ve inspired me to be a better person and a better leader.”
Sports Performance at Ransom Everglades
Ransom Everglades offers its students a sports performance training program designed to meet the year-round strength and conditioning needs of student-athletes while enhancing physical education offerings for all students. Our training staff assists students with sport-specific training regimens designed to develop physical competence, improve athletic performance and prevent injury, and they work closely with each of RE's coaches to integrate the performance training into their weekly practice plans and optional off-season workouts. Those principals are incorporated into the middle school physical education program. At the high school, the goal is to achieve physical competence, improve athletic performance and decrease the risk of injury.
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Middle School
2045 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 250 6850
Upper School
3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 460 8800
Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.