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Eyes on the prize

As the 2026 spring season starts, CSD players and coaches embrace new opportunities
Dylan Sherman and Carter Burch
March 26, 2026
Carter Burch
Dylan Sherman (‘28) focuses from behind a baseball glove signifying the upcoming baseball season for spring sports of 2026. Sherman begins his second season on the team as a JV/Varsity role player.

As spring begins to bloom and the weather gets warmer, spring sport athletes at the Community School of Davidson (CSD) return for another season with hopes to have a successful year. Sports such as baseball, lacrosse, women’s soccer, golf, track, men’s tennis and men’s volleyball are back for new opportunities.

Baseball

The JV baseball team consists of 11 total players including five freshmen, four sophomores and two juniors. The Varsity team consists of 18 total players, including four sophomores, eight juniors and five seniors. Both teams include three dual roster athletes.

The baseball team looks to have a big season and a successful one led by head coach Todd Greene and assistant Ike Gordon.

Aaron Rumfelt (‘29) said, “I am looking forward to bonding with my teammates and getting better at baseball throughout the season.”

Men’s Lacrosse

The lacrosse team consists of 41 total players, including 14 freshmen, 10 sophomores, 10 juniors and seven seniors. Led by CSD athletic director/coach John Bellissimo, the team awaits a big season and has high hopes to make a run.

Clark Kovacs (‘29) said, “I am excited to win the championship and bond with my teammates this season.”

Women’s Lacrosse

The women’s team consists of 20 total athletes including 6 seniors and 3 freshmen, coached in her first year by Christina Bellissimo

Women’s Soccer

The women’s soccer team consists of 17 total women playing, including 4 seniors.

Men’s Golf

The golf team consists of 10 players, including two freshmen, four sophomores, three juniors and one senior.

Men’s Tennis

The men’s tennis team consists of 11 total players including, no freshmen, five sophomores, three juniors and three seniors.

Track

The track team consists of 37 total players, including 13 freshmen, 10 sophomores, 10 juniors and four seniors.

Men’s Volleyball

The Men’s Volleyball team consists of no freshmen, two sophomores, five juniors and five seniors. This is the second season for this team playing at the club level as they look to come back strong.

Baseball bats, cleats, gloves, helmets, lacrosse sticks and team bags replacing swim and basketball gear outside CSD’s Griffin Gym during the school day means spring sports are here.  (Dylan Sherman)
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About the Contributors
Dylan Sherman
Dylan Sherman, Sports Editor, Copy Editor
Dylan Sherman is a sophomore in his second year at CSD after coming from Bailey Middle School. This is also his second year in Journalism and he likes to write about sports as well as play them. As a freshman, Dylan dug deep into sports journalism and wrote about what was going on at CSD including athlete injuries and recovery. He enjoys writing because he says it helps build creativity. This year Dylan is looking forward to playing baseball for the school while also writing about many different aspects of the variety of sports at school. He wants to write in detail about the impact of sports and other interesting topics. In his spare time, Dylan plays travel baseball and his main positions are third base and pitcher. He also enjoys traveling to new countries and islands for vacation. Some of his favorite places are Aruba and Curacao. When he has extra time, he likes to play video games and hang out with his friends. Quote: “If you don’t know where you are going, you will end up someplace else” -Yogi Berra Walkup Song: Seven Nation Army– The White Stripes
Carter Burch
Carter Burch, Opinions Editor, Deputy Sports Editor
Carter Burch is a true CSD freshman. That means this is not only his first year in Journalism, it is also his first year at the school. He had many unenjoyable experiences at other schools, but while being here he has learned many things that will hopefully lead him to some even better years in the future. Carter chose to take Journalism to write in a new way. Carter says soccer is a big deal. He enjoys playing center back both on the school’s JV team and for the Charlotte Independence Club. His favorite soccer player is Lionel Messi. In his spare time, Carter enjoys video gaming and going fishing with his father. His video game choices include Rocket League, Minecraft and Fortnite. His favorite types of fish to catch are trout, bluefish and catfish. Quote: “The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus Walk up Song: Don’t Stop Belivin’– Journey (Escape Tour)