FOOTBALL: This Friday Detroit Country Day School will honor one of our own,
#4
. While Brett Salamin Jr. is no longer with us, he will be in our hearts forever. Ceremony begins at 6:45pm. 🏈💔
#dcdsathletics
#familyfirst
He’s in NFL news today, but less publicized was an inspiring pre-game talk given by Matt Stafford to our football student-athletes prior to their achievement of a state title Friday night. Stafford reminded the Yellowjackets to “cherish the moment, and light it up at Ford Field”.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Lady Yellowjackets are
@MHSAA
State Champions once again! This marks the 13th in program history and the 3rd in 4 years! Congratulations girls, coaches, and staff on a job well done!
#DCDSPride
GIRLS BASKETBALL: DCDS is proud and excited to welcome home an alum, Amber Deane ('12), to lead our women's program! GO YELLOWJACKETS!
#DCDSAlum
#NextLevelJackets
#JacketUp
MEN’S SOCCER: Here are your
@MHSAA
Division 2 state champions! DCDS with a relentless defensive effort earns a 4-2 edge in the overtime shootout. Great job guys!
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Today’s win marks the 6th in program history, first since 2004, 3rd for the school in 20-21, and 115th team state championship in DCDS’ 106-year history. Congratulations to the student-athletes, coaches/staff, & their families on a wonderful year!
#TrophySeason
MEN’S BASKETBALL: On senior night, student manager Deji Alade buries the long 2 to seal the 76-59 victory over University Prep! Perfect finish to a fun evening.
#GoJackets
Proud to honor former women’s basketball and baseball coach Frank Orlando tonight, surrounded by community members, family and alumni, for his dedication to
@DCDSchool
for over 38 years of service. Thank you Coach O!
#DCDSHomecoming
WOMENS BASKETBALL: Breslin Bound….the Jackets are on their way to the
@MHSAA
State Semifinals tonight!! B2B semifinal appearance’s. Tip is set for 5:30pm
FOOTBALL: Here are your Division 4
@MHSAA
state finalists! DCDS advances on to Ford Field after a convincing 21-0 win over Flint Powers Catholic this afternoon.
#JacketPride
GIRLS BASKETBALL: DCDS buries two clutch FT’s, tough D results in a Marysville offensive foul. Watch as your Yellowjackets celebrate a second straight trip the
@MHSAA
version of the Final Four at MSU’s Breslin Center Friday night. Congratulations
@DCDSWBB
!
FOOTBALL: Great win and celebration of
#4
last night. Special thank you to the entire community that came out in support of the Salamin family.
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#jacketup
BOYS BASKETBALL: DCDS is proud and excited to welcome home an alum, Darryl Nobles, Jr. (‘07), to lead our men's basketball program! GO YELLOWJACKETS!
#DCDSAlum
#NextLevelJackets
#JacketUp
FOOTBALL: Congratulations to Marcus Sheppard and Ahlon Mitchell who signed their NLI today. Marcus will attend Bowling Green State University and Ahlon will attend the United States Military Academy West Point!
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#jacketup
FOOTBALL: Coach MacLean addresses your regional champion Yellowjackets! DCDS prevails over Milan 24-6. On to face Flint Powers next weekend in
@MHSAA
semifinals.
#JacketPride
Extremely proud to honor our own coaching legend Frank Orlando and his wife Yvette before his last regular season women's basketball game of his illustrious career! Coach O goes for victory
#794
tonight hosting Grosse Pointe North.
#ThankYouCoachO
#GoJackets
Special congratulations to 1991 alumnus Chris Webber,
@realchriswebber
, on his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today! The DCDS community salutes you on an outstanding career on this momentous day.
@Hoophall
MEN’S HOCKEY: Jackets win it with a rocket slap shot with 2:37 left in first OT! Advance to state semifinal in Plymouth at 1:30 on Friday. Great job Jackets!
HOCKEY: Yellowjackets with an empty-netter to make it 3-1 over EGR, and enjoy the final moments of their semifinal victory. Next up is the
@MHSAA
state finals versus Houghton at 2:05 tomorrow.
@Barnyard_DCD
stay tuned for fan bus info!
Proud and excited to welcome back Ashton Aikens ('01) as a key member in our admissions department. We are also looking forward to him leading our student-athletes as an assistant coach on our Yellowjackets varsity football staff. Welcome home, Ashton!
#JacketsGivingBack
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Yellowjackets fall in
@MHSAA
semifinal tonight to an outstanding West Catholic team. DCDS wraps up the year with 13-8 record and two straight semifinal appearances. Your community could NOT BE PROUDER. Great job, ladies!
#JacketPride
Continuing on our tour to honor a decorated Class of 2021, we had an opportunity to connect with & commemorate a
@USA_Lacrosse
Academic All-American, All-American, and Jackie Pitts Award winner in Kendall Belanger after her USC Trojans came away with a big win at Michigan today.
The
@DCDSchool
female student-athlete dominance continues with a stop in Ann Arbor. Congratulations to our alum and
@UMichWTennis
freshman, Julia Fliegner, on being named 2021 Miss Tennis!
FOOTBALL: DCDS is regional champions after a 44-7 victory over Flat Rock tonight. They now move on to MHSAA state semifinals Saturday versus Frankenmuth a site to be determined.
#GoJackets
LACROSSE: On the eve of a fun Saturday to be a Yellowjacket, it is worth noting that WLAX makes its first return to the final in 17 years, and MLAX makes its first appearance since 2014. Make the drive to support these teams!
#GoJackets
#JacketUp
HOCKEY: Your Yellowjackets are regional champs once again! DCDS busts out in the 3rd to beat Pinckney 6-3 to earn their 5th straight
@MHSAA
regional trophy.
#JacketPride
ATHLETICS: Last day of school for our seniors who are now off to senior projects in May. Congratulations to our seniors who are advancing to the next level in athletics.
#dcdsathletics
#jacketup
GIRLS LACROSSE: That’s a wrap here in Brighton! DCDS is victorious over Mercy 18-12. Yellowjackets now advance to state final in Rockford at 4:30pm on Saturday.
#GoJackets
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Proud and excited to celebrate 11 scholar-athletes signing their NLI today! Visit for athlete profiles and their destinations next year!
#GoJackets
#NextLevelJackets
BASEBALL: Celebrating 9 seniors today. Congratulations boys, it won’t be the same without you!! Can’t wait to see what the next chapter has in store for all of you.
#dcdsathletics
#jacketup
MEN’S HOCKEY: Proud to unveil
@MHSAA
state championship banner
#3
, and 2nd of a back-to-back, today prior to our contest hosting Wyandotte. Great to reconvene with this outstanding team on the day of our annual alumni game.
#JacketPride
TENNIS: 4PEAT, 4PEAT, 4PEAT, 4PEAT....congratulations to the
@MHSAA
2019 Division 3 State Champion Yellowjackets!! Very proud of these ladies!
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BASEBALL: Celebrating our Seniors today during our DH against Fenton. Congratulations on outstanding careers as Yellowjackets!
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#jacketup
MEN’S HOCKEY: Continuing on with the accolades from the 2018
@MHSAA
State Championship season, congratulations to head coach Frank Novock as he was named Coach of the Year by Michigan HS Coaches Association. Great job, Frank!
#DCDSPride
MEN’S HOCKEY: Congratulations to state champion goalie Sam Evola on receiving two outstanding honors today. He was recognized, as a rare junior and first ever from the Metro League, as Michigan’s “Mr. Hockey”. Sam was also tabbed Most Valuable Goaltender!
#DCDSPride
Congrats to NY Giant and 2009 alum Bennie Fowler,
@Beanzz16
, on his TD grab yesterday against the Redskins. Great work, as he now is one of four WR's to catch touchdown passes from both Peyton and Eli Manning in the NFL!
#DCDSPride
#NextLevelJackets
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Proud to honor four stellar seniors, both on and off the court, prior to tonight's game! Congratulations and thank you Jamia, Adrian, Maddie, and Jasmine!
#DCDSPride
SOFTBALL: Celebrating our two seniors tonight on fantastic careers at DCDS softball. Congratulations to both of you and best wishes as you move into the next phase of college life.
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#jacketup
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Proud to honor three outstanding seniors tonight. - Maxine, Destini, and Kaela! Congratulations and we have enjoyed being entertained and inspired these past four years!
#JacketPride
MEN’S LACROSSE: East Grand Rapids defeats DCDS 9-8 in OT to advance to
@MHSAA
state final game Saturday. Yellowjackets end the 2021 campaign with a 13-4 record. Congrats to our seniors on their great careers, and we look forward to seeing the upside of a strong, returning group!