Athletics
A Tradition of Athletic Excellence
At Father Ryan, our goal is to inspire our student-athletes to use their talents to honor tradition, achieve greatness, and become leaders while being an experience of the living Gospel in and out of the classroom.
Athletic Success Since 1925
Our student-athletes gain valuable experiences and learn lifelong skills, including discipline, selflessness, and teamwork, throughout their time at Father Ryan.
70
Team State Championships
177
Individual State Championships
31
Sports Teams
72%
Student Body Participates in Athletics
2025 Indoor Girls Long Jump State Champ
Caroline Perri '26 won the State Title in the Indoor Track & Field Girls Long Jump at the Indoor Track & Field State Championship with a jump of 5.53m.
2025 Indoor Boys 200m & 400m State Champ
Ryan Jones ‘25 won the State Title in the Indoor Track & Field Boys 200m Dash and 400m Dash at the Indoor Track & Field State Championship with a time of 21.71 and 48.35.
2025 Wrestling State Champions
Three members of the Wrestling team claimed State Titles at the Wrestling State Championship: Tanner Tran '26 (106lbs), Brody Gobbell '25 (132lbs; second state title), and Casen Roark '25 (138lbs; fourth state title).
2025 Women's 200 Freestyle State Champion
Sophomore Libby Helmer '27 claimed 1st Place in the Women's 200 Freestyle race, setting a new school record of 1:49.31.
2024 Girls Rugby 7's State Champions
For the second time in program history, the Girls 7's team claimed the TRA State Championship--their second in state title in four years.
2024 Boys Rugby 7's State Champions
During the 2024 TRA State Championship, the Boys Rugby 7's team claimed the program's 6th state title--the first since 2014.
2024 4x400M Relay State Champions
During the 2024 TSSAA State Meet, Ryan Jones '25, Mason Bryant '25, Ryan MacClary '26, and Ryder Ortner '26 secured the State Title for the 4x400m Relay with a time of 3:21.75.
2024 200m Dash State Champion
Ryan Jones ‘25 won the State Title in the Boys 200m Dash at the TSSAA Track & Field State Championship with a time of 21.64.
2023 Girls Cross Country State Champion
During the 2023 TSSAA State Meet, Lydia Brunner '27 secured the State Title for the Girls DII-AA 5K with a time of 17:52.93. Maggie Slattery '26 followed closely behind, securing 2nd place with a time of 17:59.16.
Jim Carell Alumni Athletic Complex & Giacosa Stadium
Home to the Irish Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Cross Country, and Track & Field teams. Giacosa Stadium features permanent seating for 2,300 and the latest in field turf design and technology. Built through the generous support of Jim Carell ’54, Father Charles Giacosa, and countless Father Ryan alumni and supporters, these facilities serve Father Ryan and the entire community.
Jim Carell Fitness Center
Features a state-of-the-art weight training center for all students to improve their performance and their health. The Jim Carell Fitness Center includes a therapy room, meeting space for classes, boys and girls locker rooms, and Victory Hall, featuring trophies earned throughout our history.
Catignani-Drennan Fieldhouse
Features three full-sized basketball courts in the Leo Long Gymnasium, the Patrick Simpson ’74 Wrestling Facility, the Jim Carell Fitness Center, locker rooms, and coaching offices. The facility is named after two legendary Irish coaches, Louis J. Catignani ’44 and Joseph T. Drennan ’57.
Leo Long Gymnasium
With three full-sized basketball courts, Leo Long Gymnasium is home to Irish Basketball and Volleyball. This facilty is named after Father Ryan's first Athletic Director and Coach.
Patrick Simpson '74 Wrestling Facility
Named for the long-time coach who wrestled on the ’74 championship team and has produced 100+ State Champion wrestlers, the facility adds 3,000 square feet of space to the wrestling arena.
Strength & Conditioning
At Father Ryan, our Strength and Conditioning Department strives to develop a strong foundation in all of our student-athletes by providing the proper education on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and weightlifting techniques. Our team of trainers and coordinators utilize a speed-strength philosophy based on the Long-Term Athletic Development model to incorporate injury reduction, muscle balance and coordination, strength, speed, agility, conditioning, and reconditioning from injury when necessary.
Led by Coach Kyle Feldman, named the Southeast Regional Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association, all programs are personalized to properly support student-athletes' growth based on sport, ability, and desired outcomes.
Next Level Irish
Every year, Father Ryan student-athletes commit to take their athletic talents to colleges and universities across the country.
"As one who had the honor to compete at the next level, I know the opportunities that await these young men and women. We are proud to share these moments with our students and their families, teammates, and classmates."
Ann Mullins '03 | Director of Athletics
Athletics News
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