ATHLETICS
Capodanno offers students the opportunity to play various sports while learning the benefits of working as a team, building strong character, and exhibiting a unified sense of community. Our grunt athletes take away meaningful life skills and lessons from their time on the field, court, pool and track.
Capodanno’s sports program is offered during three seasons; Fall, Winter, and Spring. All students are encouraged to participate, regardless of experience. We currently offer Cross Country, Boys Football, Girls Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, and Co-ed Shooting Team.
Before a student can participate in a sport, he/she must have completed a sports physical.
You can catch game updates by following @capodannohigh on Facebook or Instagram.
“Sports are an efficacious antidote against a soft and easy life; they awaken a sense of order; they serve as a test for endurance and a mastery of one’s self, as well as imparting courage without empty show or cowardice.” - Pope Pius XII
FALL SEASON
FOOTBALL
Since 2021, Capodanno competes in the fast paced, open field 8-Man football. Together with other private high schools, the Grunts built a competitive conference in central North Carolina. Former high school and college football head coach, Coach Bob Curtin, has grown the team into a year-round program. Weight lifting continues through each off-season and the Spring brings in skills training. Summer Football #COMMIT camp is in July and games start in August.
Schedule (*Home Games)
*Aug 14 vs. Liberty Christian
Aug 21 at Sandhills Classical Christian School in Whispering Pines
Sep 11 vs. Maryland School of the Deaf
Sep 18 at Liberty Christian Academy in Fayetteville
*Sep 25 vs. Sandhills Classical Christian
Oct 9 at Community Christian School in Wilson
*Oct 16 vs. Community Christian School
FALL SEASON
GIRLS
VOLLEYBALL
Father Capodanno's girls Varsity and Junior Varsity volleyball program is a strong, established program built on hard work, dedication, and success.
The Lady Grunts are three-time defending C-4 Conference champions, having captured consecutive titles in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The team also attended a Division I summer volleyball camp in July to continue developing its skills and preparing for the upcoming season. Home games are played at Moore Montessori Gym.
Schedule (*Home Games)
Aug 17 at SCCS 6:00 pm
*Aug 24 vs Sandhills Silverhawks - 5:30 pm
*Aug 26 vs Haw River 5:30 pm
Aug 28 at Grace Christian 4:00 pm
*Sept 9 vs Sandhills Highlanders 5:30 pm
Sept 10 at Sandhills Silverhawks 5:30 pm
Sept 11 at O’Neil 5:00 pm
*Sept 14 vs Brookside (C4 Conference) 5:30
Sept 15 at Fayetteville Outliers TBD
*Sept 18 vs Spirit of Life (C4 Conference) 5:30 pm
*Sept 21 vs The Point (C4 Conference) 5:30 pm
*Sept 23 vs Falcon (C4 Conference) 5:30 pm
Sept 24 at Lifespring (C4 Conference) TBD
*Sept 28 vs CCA Sanford 5:30 pm
Sept 29 at Falcon (C4 Conference) TBD
Oct 1 at The Point (C4 Conference) TBD
*Oct 5 vs Lifespring (C4 Conference) TBD
Oct 6 at Brookside (C4 Conference) TBD
Saturday, Oct 10 Conference Tournament at Brookside Christian Academy
Post Season Sandhills Tournament:
20 Oct vs SCCS, 4:00 pm / 23 Oct vs Sandhills Highlanders @ SJP2, 5:00 pm / 24 Oct vs Fay Outliers @ SCCS, 11:30 am
*All games/times subject to change. Updates will be sent as required*
The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams are coached by Teresa Driscoll.
FALL SEASON
CROSS COUNTRY
Grunt Cross Country (XC) started a strong fourth season with offseason summer fun runs and an overnight XC Camp. Capodanno offers competitive Boys and Girls XC for resident students and homeschoolers alike. They are headed into an eight Meet schedule with their first Meet on Aug 13th in Aberdeen at Camp Duncan. In addition to local meets, the Grunt runners will also compete in large regional meets in Charlotte on Aug 22, the Carolinas Kickoff, and on Sep 19 in the Hare and Hounds. The Grunts are coached by Joshe Raetz and Bill Smith.
Please contact Coach Raetz josh.raetz@capodannohigh.org for more info. Let's Go Grunts!!!
WINTER SEASON
BOYS
BASKETBALL
Our Boys basketball team, preparing for their seventh season, is coached with vigor and zeal by our Board chair, Mr. Mike Erwin and Principal Mr. Joe Skillman. Practice begins in late October ahead of the first game, a pre-season tournament at Sandhills Classical, on Nov 13-14.
Please contact Coach Erwin for more information about boys basketball.
WINTER SEASON
GIRLS
BASKETBALL
Father Capodanno is blessed to have Mr. Matt Lott as our girls basketball coach. He leads our team with experience, enthusiasm and resilience. Please contact the school to inquiry about our program.
SPRING SEASON
TRACK AND
FIELD
The Grunts have an established Track & Field program with a strong showing, multiple school records, and dozens of PRs in running, jumping, and throwing events. Through hard work, grit, joy, teamwork, and rich character, the Grunts have come a long way quickly in this respectable co-ed program. Many of the Grunt trackletes are multi-sport athletes and train hard in the off season.
The Track & Field season will kick off in mid-February and will run through the end of April.
The Grunts are coached by Coach Joshe Raetz, Coach Bill Smith, and Coach Julia Graves. For more information please contact Coach Joshe Raetz.
SPRING SEASON
GIRLS SOCCER
The Grunts launched their first Girls Soccer program in 2026 and built a strong foundation through determination, teamwork, and a shared love of the game. With a full schedule, the team quickly grew in skill and confidence as they competed and represented the school with pride. Through hard work, resilience, and a positive spirit, the athletes set a tone for what promises to be a thriving program for years to come.
The Grunts are coached by Coach Joshua Klotz. For more information please contact Coach Joshua Klotz.
SPRING SEASON
SHOOTING TEAM
The Grunts eagerly started a competitive Shooting Team in 2025. This unique program is built on discipline, focus, responsibility, and respect, offering students the opportunity to develop precision skills while competing in a structured and safety-focused environment. In its first year, the team set a strong foundation with athletes demonstrating commitment, steady growth, and a strong sense of camaraderie. The team competed in local, regional, and state level clay trap, archery, and long rifle competitions.
The program was boosted by a grant from the NRA Foundation, which provided essential equipment to help get students started and ensure safe, accessible participation for all team members.
The multi discipline Shooting Team trains informally in the offseason and will begin structured practices in September. This effort runs for two seasons through May.
The Grunts are coached by Dean Unger and Curtis DeBruhl. For more information please contact Coach Dean Unger.