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 have built a competitive conference in central North Carolina. Former Division I player, Coach Tim Jennings, has transitioned the team to a year-round program in only his second year as Head Coach. Weight lifting continues through each off-season and the Spring brings in skills training. Summer Football camp is in July.
For more information contact Coach Tim Jennings.
FALL SEASON
GIRLS
VOLLEYBALL
Father Capodanno's 6 player girls volleyball team is led by Coach Teresa Driscoll. She guided the Grunt girls to back-to-back C-4 conference championships in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The Lady Grunts worked hard on and off the court. Summer Volleyball camp will be in July.
If you have questions about girls volleyball, please contact our head coach Teresa Driscoll.
FALL SEASON
CROSS COUNTRY
Grunt Cross Country finished a strong third season that started with an overnight XC Camp and finished with a total of eight meets.
The Gents XC finished second place in their final meet in the county and the Ladies XC finished third in a regional meet and second in their final meet in the county. There were seven top ten finishes and one Lady Grunt took top place in the final meet. Well done Grunt XC!
Off-season training will be informal - resistance training and runs - and will ramp back up leading into the Track & Field season.
Please contact Coach Raetz josh.raetz@capodannohigh.org for more info. Let's Go Grunts!!!
WINTER SEASON
BOYS
BASKETBALL
Our Boys basketball team is coached with vigor and zeal by our steadfast and fearless leaders, Mr. Mike Erwin and Mr. Joe Skillman. Basketball Camp during the summer is a great way to warm up on the court and enhance your skillset.
Please contact Mr. Skillman 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 kicked 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 are launching their first Girls Soccer program this season, building a strong foundation through determination, teamwork, and a shared love of the game. With a full schedule of matches underway, the team is quickly growing in skill and confidence as they compete and represent the school with pride. Through hard work, resilience, and a positive spirit, these athletes are setting the tone for what promises to be a thriving program for years to come.
The Girls Soccer season is now underway, with many games scheduled throughout the spring.
The Grunts are coached by Coach Joshua Klotz. For more information please contact Coach Joshua Klotz.
SPRING SEASON
SHOOTING TEAM
The Grunts are proud to introduce their Shooting Team in its inaugural season. 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 is already setting a strong foundation, with athletes demonstrating commitment, steady growth, and a strong sense of camaraderie.
The program was also strengthened 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 Shooting Team season is now underway, with competitions and events scheduled throughout the year.
The Grunts are coached by Dean Unger and Curtis DeBruhl. For more information please contact Coach Dean Unger.