A Season of Growth and Achievement for Sage Ridge Student-Athletes

Athletics at Sage Ridge School continue to grow in strength, visibility and achievement. Our student-athletes compete with determination, represent our community with pride and consistently rise above expectations across multiple sports and seasons. This year has brought major state-level accomplishments, national recognition for individual athletes, and external validation of the quality of our athletics program.

Below are highlights from this spring and the growing reputation of Sage Ridge athletics across Nevada and beyond.

Spring State Meet Results

Our Scorpions delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 NIAA Track and Field State Championships. Sage Ridge athletes earned podium finishes, personal records and strong team placements across multiple events. Their results reflect months of training, discipline and commitment to improving their craft.

Track & Field

State Champions

• Sophie Najjar, Viola Charles, Lauren Sherven, Giuliana Hovenic (4x200 Relay) School record 1:56.62
• Giuliana Hovenic, Lauren Sherven, Viola Charles, Beatrice Liwanag (4x400 Relay)
• Viola Charles (Shot Put)

Second Place

• Giuliana Hovenic (200M)

Third Place

• Giuliana Hovenic (200M)
• Andrew Zhang, Simon Herrera, Nathaniel Jovel Maya, Aiden Charles (4x100 Relay)

Fourth Place

• Sophie Najjar (200M)
• Lauren Sherven (800M)
• Viola Charles (Discus)
• Andrew Zhang, Simon Herrera, Nathaniel Jovel Maya, Aiden Charles (4x200 Relay)

These results reflect months of training, discipline and teamwork. Our athletes continue to build a competitive and supportive program that helps them grow in confidence, resilience and skill.

These achievements show the continued growth of our track and field program and the dedication of our athletes and coaches who work together to build a competitive and supportive team culture.

Sage Ridge also earned strong finishes at the 2026 NIAA Swim State Championships.

Swim

• Ashton Brenner (200 IM) – 2:03.18
• Ashton Brenner (100 Breast) – 1:02.26

Ashton’s performance highlights the continued growth of our swim program and the commitment of our athletes who train year-round to compete at the highest level.

Sage Ridge Recognized Among Nevada’s Best High School Athletics Programs

Sage Ridge School was recently recognized in a statewide roundup of top athletics programs published by the Reno Gazette Journal and featured on Marco News. The article highlights the best high schools for athletics in Nevada and includes Sage Ridge among programs that demonstrate strong performance, student engagement and competitive success.

Read the feature here. This recognition underscores the momentum of our athletics program and the commitment of our coaches, athletes and families who support student participation across all three NIAA seasons.

Rhys Ferrito Named All-American and 2025 US Athlete of the Year

Sage Ridge is proud to celebrate senior Rhys Ferrito, who has earned two major national honors: USA Triathalon and Aquathlon All-American recognition and the 2025 USAT U20 Male Athlete of the Year. These distinctions place Rhys among the top high school athletes in the country and reflect his exceptional dedication, performance and leadership.

All-American honors are awarded to athletes who demonstrate outstanding achievement and rank among the best in their sport nationwide.

Rhys’s accomplishments set a powerful example for younger athletes and highlight the strength of Sage Ridge’s commitment to supporting student excellence both on and off the field.

Athletics at Sage Ridge: Teams, Seasons and Opportunities

Sage Ridge offers competitive athletics across all three NIAA seasons, giving students opportunities to grow as athletes, teammates and leaders. Our program emphasizes sportsmanship, effort and personal development while providing a wide range of options for students at every grade level.

Explore our athletics program, team offerings and seasonal sports here: https://www.sageridge.org/experience/athletics

Students from grades 6-12 can participate in eight competitive sports, depending on the season:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Ski
• Soccer
• Swim
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Our coaches work closely with student-athletes to build skills, confidence and character, creating a program that reflects the values of Sage Ridge School.

Looking Ahead

The accomplishments of our athletes this year show the momentum building across Sage Ridge athletics. From state-level performances to national recognition, our students continue to demonstrate what is possible through effort, teamwork and determination.

As we prepare for the next season, we look forward to celebrating more achievements and continuing to strengthen a program that reflects the spirit and pride of the Sage Ridge community.