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South Kent Nominates Brock Potter as First Cardinal of the Month Winner
February 12th, 2024
On February 1, South Kent nominated their first ever Cardinal of the Month, a new tradition shedding light on the students who demonstrate excellence athletically, academically, and in the community on the Hillside and beyond.
South Kent School Welcomes New 16U Assistant Coach William Vizzo
January 12th, 2024
South Kent School is thrilled to introduce Billy Vizzo as the latest addition to the coaching staff for the 16U team in its esteemed hockey program.
South Kent School Welcomes Director of Hockey and Head Coach Andrey Uryadov '04
December 18th, 2023
South Kent School is excited to announce South Kent Alumni Andrey Uryadov '04 as the new Director of Hockey of the school’s premier, nationally renowned hockey program.
Fall 2023 Sports Recap
November 15th, 2023
The beginning of November means the end of Fall Sports, as Prep Soccer, Mountain Biking, and Cross Country wrap up their final competitions. Prep Soccer finished the year with a close loss at home against Putnam Science Academy, finishing the year with an 8-6-3 record. Mountain Biking ended their season with an emphatic victory at Norbrook Farms and South Kent’s Bodhi Walsh winning first place. Cross Country’s final race took place on Saturday, November 11, at Marvelwood School, as they competed in the NEPSTA Division IV Championships.
Posted in: AthleticsSouth Kent School Welcomes Director of Soccer and Head Coach Colin Hodge
February 3rd, 2023
South Kent School is thrilled to announce Colin Hodge as the new Director of Soccer and Head Coach of the School’s premier, nationally renowned soccer program.
Posted in: AthleticsSouth Kent School Soccer Wins 10th Regional and 5th National Championships!
December 9th, 2021
For over a decade and a half South Kent School Soccer has been a dominating force in the New England and the national soccer scene, this year has proven to be no different. With their November 21st win over Westminster School in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) finals, South Kent Soccer secured their tenth New England Championship and their fifth National Championship.
Posted in: AthleticsSouth Kent School Hockey Has a Strong Start to the Season
September 24th, 2021
The 2021-2022 season is off to a strong start! In their first three weeks back, the teams have played in 29 games already, with 19 wins, only 7 losses, and 3 ties.
Posted in: AthleticsElijah “Eli” Gore joins the South Kent School as Associate Head Basketball Coach
September 7th, 2021
South Kent School is thrilled to introduce Elijah 'Eli' Gore as the Associate Head Coach of our globally renowned basketball program.
Posted in: AthleticsSouth Kent School Welcomes Three New Assistant Coaches
September 3rd, 2021
South Kent School (SKS) is excited to welcome three new members to our two-time National Champion hockey program. These hires bring an impressive line-up of talented professionals to South Kent School Hockey, elevating what is already an extremely successful program to even greater heights.
Posted in: AthleticsSouth Kent School Soccer Breaks Record with 11 Division I Placements
August 31st, 2021
With an already-impressive track record of giving each graduating player the opportunity to play college soccer for 13 consecutive years,
South Kent School Paved the Way for Three Marshall Soccer NCAA Champs
June 10th, 2021
South Kent, CT, June 7, 2021 – Three South Kent School (SKS) alumni, Vinicius (Vini) Fernandes ’18, Alexander Adjetey ’19 and Alejandro Giner Murillo ’20, are members of the history-making Marshall University men’s soccer team, who clinched their first ever National Championship victory in May.
Posted in: AthleticsCoach “Chills” Secures the Rebound
June 7th, 2021
In his first year back on the Hillside Coach Raphael “Coach Chills” Chillious revitalized South Kent School’s basketball program and has led the team to a dominant winning season!
Posted in: AthleticsTwo South Kent School Students in High School Soccer All-American Game
May 19th, 2021
To cap off what has been a very successful, if somewhat unconventional, season for the South Kent School (SKS) soccer program, two recent graduates, Jai Bean ’21 and Mohammed Seidu ’21, will be playing in the High School Soccer All-American Game on May 29, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. The game will be live streamed on Top Drawer Soccer at 1pm CST.
Posted in: Prep Soccer, AthleticsThree SKS Alumni Make the NCAA Soccer College Cup!
May 12th, 2021
Three SKS Alumni just made the NCAA Soccer College Cup with the Marshall University Herd! Vinicius Fernandes ’18, Alexander Adjetey ’19, and Alejandro Giner Murillo ’20, advanced to the Division 1 Final Four with the Marshall University Men’s Soccer team after they defeated defending champs Georgetown University in the Elite 8 and #1 ranked Clemson University in the previous round.
Posted in: Prep Soccer, AthleticsAthletics Awards 2020-2021
May 7th, 2021
South Kent School's Athletic Awards honor the many contributions our student-athletes made to the School and their team through the year. To all of the players on SKS teams, you have our gratitude!
This year's winners are:
Posted in: AthleticsSKS PG Jordan Gainey Commits to USC Upstate Spartans
April 26th, 2021
South Kent School (SKS) is extremely excited to share that post graduate Jordan Gainey has made his college commitment to the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
SKS Sixth Former Felikss Gavars Commits to D1 St. Lawrence Saints
April 16th, 2021
South Kent School (SKS) is excited to share that our Co-Head Prefect and 18U Hockey team captain Felikss Gavars, has signed his commitment to play for the NCAA D1 St. Lawrence Saints!
Posted in: AthleticsSouth Kent Alumnus Shane Pinto '18 Excels Again!
April 8th, 2021
Shane Pinto ’18 named a Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalist and signed a contract with the NHL Ottawa Senators!
Posted in: Athletics2021 South Kent Selects Academy Team Camp
March 16th, 2021
South Kent School’s South Kent Selects Academy (SKSA) Hockey program will provide new, returning and potential SKSA hockey players the opportunity to train on campus this summer.
Posted in: AthleticsSouth Kent School joins forces to create Prep Hockey Conference (PHC)
March 15th, 2021
After more than a year in the making, six leading men's preparatory hockey-playing institutions announce the establishment of the Prep Hockey Conference (PHC). The league is set to begin play in the 2021-2022 season.
Posted in: AthleticsArthur Smith '22 Honors Willie O’Ree for Black History Month
February 23rd, 2021
Fifth former and SKSA goalie Arthur Smith shares his tribute to Willie O'Ree.
Posted in: AthleticsVOTE NOW: Four South Kent Alumni Nominated for Hobey Baker Award
February 2nd, 2021
Among those in the running for “college hockey’s most prestigious award” are South Kent hockey alumni Alex Limoges '16, Pennsylvania State University forward, Keith Petruzzelli '17, Quinnipiac University goalie and Detroit Redwings draft pick, Shane Pinto '18, University of North Dakota forward and Ottawa Senators draft pick, and Jacob Schmidt-Svejstrup '16, University of Maine Forward.
Two SKS Alumni Sign to the NBA
November 24th, 2020
Two South Kent School alumni have recently signed with teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Elijah Hughes ’16 was selected 39th in the 2nd round of the 2020 draft by the Utah Jazz. Myles Powell ’16 has signed an unaffiliated free agent contract to the New York Knicks.
Posted in: AthleticsSKS Welcomes Jamie Russell as Director of Hockey Operations
August 24th, 2020
South Kent School is excited and proud to announce the appointment of Jamie Russell as Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach of the 18U team.
Posted in: AthleticsNew Prep Basketball Assistant Coach
July 28th, 2020
South Kent School is excited and proud to announce Gilbert Brown ‘06 is returning to The Hillside as an assistant coach for the prep basketball program.
Posted in: AthleticsAnnouncing Brennen McHugh as SKSA Associate Coach
July 20th, 2020
South Kent School is excited and proud to announce the appointment of Brennen McHugh.
Posted in: AthleticsPat Bonis Appointed as Strength and Conditioning Coach
June 11th, 2020
Patrick Bonis will step into a full-time role as strength and conditioning coach for the upcoming school year.
Announcing South Kent Selects Academy's New Head Coaches
May 28th, 2020
South Kent School is excited and proud to announce new 2020-2021 South Kent Selects Academy Head Coaches.
14 SKSA Players Drafted to the USHL
May 20th, 2020
As in years past, South Kent School was very well represented in this year's draft.
South Kent School Welcomes Back Raphael Chillious as Director of Basketball
May 12th, 2020
South Kent School is excited to welcome back Raphael Chillious as Director of Basketball and Prep Basketball Head Coach.
Posted in: AthleticsLegacy Global Sports and South Kent School Joint Statement
April 22nd, 2020
Legacy Global Sports (LGS) and South Kent School (SKS) are issuing this joint statement to confirm that SKS will continue to operate the boys' Selects Academy hockey program, and that the Selects Academy program is not moving to another school.
South Kent Selects Academy Announces a New Partnership!
March 30th, 2020
South Kent School and its South Kent Selects Academy (SKSA) program – the back-to-back USA Hockey National U18 Champions – have announced a new partnership with the Northwestern Connecticut Youth Hockey Icehawks.
Posted in: AthleticsSKSA U15 Heading to Nationals (UPDATE: USA Hockey Nationals Canceled)
March 6th, 2020
Update 3/12/20: USA Hockey has canceled the 2020 National Championships.
With their win of the Tier I New England District Regional 2019 Championship, South Kent Selects Academy’s U15 Wallingford Hawks team has punched their ticket to the USA Hockey National Championships.
Posted in: AthleticsTwo SKSA Students Head to Youth Olympics (Part One)
January 10th, 2020
USA Hockey has named fourth formers Vinny Borgesi (defenseman), and Arthur Smith (goalie), of South Kent Selects Academy’s U15 hockey team, to the 2020 U.S.A. Youth Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team.
Two SKSA Students Head to Youth Olympics (Part Two)
January 10th, 2020
USA Hockey has named fourth formers Arthur Smith (goalie), and Vinny Borgesi (defenseman), of South Kent Selects Academy’s U15 hockey team, to the 2020 U.S.A. Youth Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team.
Undefeated… Again!
December 16th, 2019
Undefeated: the Cardinals have done it again! By going undefeated through their season, for the third time since 2011, South Kent Prep Soccer has proven that they have what it takes to go toe to toe against the top teams in the country, and dominate. This 19-0 season represents the 4th National Championship, the 9th New England Championship and the 12th Western New England Regular Season Championship for the school.
Coach Jon Hutcheon Promoted to Director of Hockey Operations
December 6th, 2019
South Kent School is happy to announce that Jon Hutcheon has been promoted to Director of Hockey Operations! With his drive and dedication, both to South Kent School and to the hockey program, we are very excited to have Jon at the helm.
Post Grad Joshua Reaves Ascends to The Mount
November 14th, 2019
Signing Day is always an exciting time of year for student-athletes as it marks the first time that they can officially commit to the colleges that have been pursuing them. This year Joshua Reaves was happy to sign his commitment to play for Division I Mount St. Mary’s University.
Posted in: AthleticsFour Alumni Drafted to NHL
June 25th, 2019
Four South Kent Selects Academy alumni were recently picked in the 2019 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft. Shane Pinto ’18 was a 2nd round pick, selected 32nd overall by the Ottawa Senators. Zac Jones ’19 was drafted in the 3rd round, 68th pick, by the New York Rangers. Ethan Phillips ’19 was picked by the Detroit Red Wings in round 4 as the 97th pick. Dominic Basse ’19 was a round 6, 167th pick, to the Chicago Blackhawks.
100% of Class of ’19 SKS Soccer Grads Continuing at Collegiate Level
May 23rd, 2019
As the South Kent School Class of 2019 earns their diplomas, all graduating members of the soccer program will be looking forward to continuing their careers as student-athletes at the collegiate level. For the eleventh consecutive year, every graduating soccer player has an opportunity to play college soccer. This year, thirteen graduates will move on to be college student-athletes. South Kent recently held a ceremonial signing event to celebrate the accomplishments of this impressive group.
Posted in: Prep Soccer, AthleticsU18 Hockey Wins Back-To-Back National Championships!
April 9th, 2019
They did it! Our U18 hockey team has won back-to-back USA Hockey National Championships with a 3-2 OT victory over North Jersey Avalanche in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The South Kent Selects Academy team, representing the Central Connecticut Youth Hockey Association (CCYHA), came out on top in the tournament among the 16 best Tier I Midget AAA Youth Hockey teams in the country.
U18s to Defend National Title, U15s Ready to Join Them
March 25th, 2019
We are proud to announce that our U15 and U18 Hockey teams, representing Central CT Selects (CCYHA), will take the national stage at the 2019 National Championships! The U18s are ready to defend their championship as they won Nationals last year in Philadelphia, and the U15s are prepared for a fresh chance at the title on their level.
South Kent Selects Academy U18 Wins the USPHL Championship!
February 26th, 2019
The South Kent Selects Academy U18 team has won the USPHL Championship! After defeating the New Jersey Hitmen 3-1 on Sunday, February 24th, captain Jack Robilotti ’19 called it “a great weekend lot of great competition.” For a number of student-athletes on the team, this was the second year in a row earning this honor, as the U16s took home the title last year. “It was great to win another USPHL championship, back to-back ,” said captain Jack Robilotti '19, who is also a South Kent prefect.
VOTE NOW: Three South Kent Alumni Nominated for Hobey Baker Award
January 22nd, 2019
Among those in the running for “college hockey’s most prestigious award” are former South Kent hockey players Alex Limoges '16, Pennsylvania State University forward, Chase Priskie '14, Quinnipiac defenseman, team captain, and Washington Capitals draft pick, and Joe Snively ’14, Yale University forward.
Fall Athletics Awards 2018
January 7th, 2019
The Fall Athletics Awards honor the top athletes on our Prep Soccer, Varsity Soccer, and Cross Country Teams.
This season's winners are:
South Kent Selects Academy Finalizes Head Coaches
August 29th, 2018
South Kent, Conn.––South Kent Selects Academy has named two head coaches to complete its leadership team for the upcoming season. Jon Hutcheon, St. Louis Blues skills development coach and owner/lead instructor of High End Hockey, has accepted the position as head coach of the SKSA U15 team while Chris Uber has been promoted to head coach of the reigning USA Hockey Tier 1 National Champion SKSA U18 team.
Farabee and Pettersen Selected in 2018 NHL Draft
July 1st, 2018
Two Selects Academy at South Kent School (SASKS) alumni were recently picked in the 2018 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft. Joel Farabee ’18 was selected 14th overall in the 1st round by the Philadelphia Flyers (where he will join fellow South Kent alumnus Shayne Gostisbehere ’11). Mathias Emilio Pettersen ’18 was drafted in the 6th round at 167th overall to the Calgary Flames. Both were ranked as NHL prospects earlier this year.
We are the Champions: U18 Hockey Wins Nationals!
April 12th, 2018
After five consecutive appearances at the USA Hockey National Championships, one of our CCYHA Selects Hockey teams has done it. Our U18s have won the National title! This tournament showcases the top 16 Tier I Midget AAA Youth Hockey teams in the country, and after a season focusing on commitment, emotional balance, belief, and teamwork, our boys achieved their dream.
Posted in: AthleticsFrozen Four: Andrew Peeke ’16 Competes with Notre Dame
April 5th, 2018
Coming up on the heels of representing Team USA at the World Junior Championship, Andrew Peeke ’16 is in the spotlight once again – this time, in the Frozen Four. The time has come for the annual battle for the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, and Peeke is poised to fight for the title with the #1 seeded University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, starting with the semifinal game vs. #2 University of Michigan TONIGHT, April 5, at 9:30 p.m. ET in St. Paul, MN.
All Three of Our CCYHA Selects Teams Make Nationals
March 30th, 2018
We are proud to announce that for the first time ever, all three of our CCYHA Selects Hockey teams have made it to the 2018 National Championships! The USA Hockey-hosted tournament is set to take place April 5-10 and will feature the top Tier I youth hockey teams across the nation in the ultimate competition for the championship title.
Posted in: AthleticsFlyers Defenseman Gostisbehere ’11 Invites Hockey Team from Alma Mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, to NHL Game
March 13th, 2018
Shayne Gostisbehere ’11 isn’t just a South Kent School alumnus. Before coming to the Hillside, the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for two years. A native of Pembroke Pines, FL, the tragic events of February 14 hit close to home, literally: not only was he a student at Stoneman Douglas, but his grandparents live only a mile from the school.
Prep Basketball to host NEPSAC Class AA Boys' Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal Wednesday
February 26th, 2018
The quarterfinal matchup is 5pm, Wednesday 2/28/18 with the SKS Prep Basketball team taking on the MacDuffie School in a home game in Brown Gymnasium.
Hope to see you there!
Posted in: AthleticsPayton Blynn ’18 Named to United Soccer Coaches All-American Team
February 25th, 2018
Payton Blynn ’18 is seeing the culmination of a great high school soccer career. Not only did he officially sign earlier this month with St. John’s University Red Storm, an NCAA Division I men’s soccer team, but he was also named to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches High School Boys All-America Team.
Posted in: AthleticsFive South Kent Alumni Ranked as 2018 NHL Draft Prospects
February 1st, 2018
The National Hockey League (NHL) Central Scouting Midterm Rankings have been announced, and five former South Kent School students have been named to the North American Skaters list. Devin Rask, Director of Selects Academy at South Kent, noted that this was the highest number of South Kent alumni to ever be on the NHL Draft Prospect Rankings at once.
Peeke ’16 Plays for Team USA in World Junior Championship
January 5th, 2018
Former South Kent School student Andrew Peeke ’16 is on the international stage once again, this time as a member of the 2018 U.S. National Junior Team,
NHL.com Features Joel Farabee ’18 as Potential First-Round Pick
November 7th, 2017
Joel Farabee ’18, a previous Selects Academy at South Kent School left wing, is getting noticed by the National Hockey League (NHL) for his hard work. NHL correspondent Joe Yerdon wrote an article on Farabee, noting that despite his “small stature” compared to some others in the league, “he has earned an A rating on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch list as a potential first-round pick” for the 2018 draft.
Selects Academy at SKS to Stand Up to Cancer in Charity Game
November 7th, 2017
The Selects Academy at South Kent School U16 and U18 teams will play the North Jersey Avalanche in a charity hockey game Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6:00pm. The event will take place at Woodbridge Community Center in Woodbridge, NJ and will raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
Posted in: AthleticsThree SKS Alumni Drafted to NHL
June 27th, 2017
On Saturday, June 24th, Keith Petruzzelli '17, Brandon Crawley '15, and Skyler Brind'Amour '18 joined the ever growing list of South Kent School alumni who have been drafted to the NHL.
Florentino '13 & Friars are National Champions
April 9th, 2015
It was an unforgettable night on Saturday, April 11th, for South Kent School alumnus Anthony Florentino '13, who helped his team win the NCAA Division I National Men's Hockey Championship. The Providence Friars won in a thrilling 4-3 finish versus Boston University. It was Florentino who scored Providence's first goal in the final game of the Frozen Four, garnering excitement from fans both in the rink and on social media.
