Athletics News & Blog | The Dunham School

Meagan Meyers Named New Head Volleyball Coach

The Dunham School is pleased to announce that Meagan Meyers has been named the new head coach for volleyball.

Head Volleyball Coach Donna Pixley Announces Decision to Retire

Dunham Head Volleyball Coach Donna Pixley has announced her decision to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

Visiting Actors Inspire Dunham Fine Arts Students

Actors DeAundre Woods and Meghan Dawson visited Brittany Carroll's Upper School choir class where they inspired Dunham fine arts students and offered insight on pursuing a career in the arts.

James Baldwin '23 Claims State Wrestling Title

Senior James Baldwin who claimed the LHSAA Division III State Championship for the 220 lb. weight class on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Tiger Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Four more Tiger athletes were celebrated during a special ceremony held February 1, 2023, in the competition gym where they each signed letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level next fall.

Tigers Headed to Football State Championship!

The Dunham Tigers will play in the Division III StateChampionship on Friday, December 9 at 3:30 pm at the Superdome in New Orleans. To make it possible for Tiger fans to attend the game, December 9 will be an e-day.

November 14, 2022

Lady Tigers Win Volleyball State Championship

The Dunham Lady Tigers Volleyball Team has claimed the Division III State Championship Title.

November 10, 2022

Tiger Athletes Sign College Offers

Tiger athletes Grant Cohn '23 and Rhaia Davey '23 have signed letters of intent to pursue their chosen sport at the college level.

November 3, 2022

Hilary Morris and Aaron Nasers Named Louisiana Coaches of the Year

The Dunham School is proud to announce that two members of our athletics staff have earned Louisiana Coach of the Year Honors, HillaryMorris as 2021-2022 NFHS Louisiana Boys Swimming Coach of the Year and Aaron Nasers as 2021-2022 NHSACA Louisiana Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year.

September 9, 2022

Volleyball setter Caylin Pixley '23 Reaches 2000 Assists Milestone

Lady Tiger volleyball setter Caylin Pixley '23 reaches 2000+ assists milestone.

August 25, 2022

Stanley Johnson Named Girls Soccer Coach

The Dunham School is pleased to welcome Stanley Johnson to our athletic program as the new head coach for girls soccer.

July 25, 2022

Stellar Performances Earn All-Metro Honors for Spring Sports Tigers

Stellar performances through the spring season landed our best Tiger athletes on 2022 All-Metro team squads announced this summer.

July 21, 2022

Jordyn Minor '23 Awarded Inaugural Warren J. Wilson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship

Jordyn Minor '23 has been named as the first recipient of the Warren J. Wilson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship.

June 3, 2022

Tiger Alum Anthony Safford '20 Selected as 2022 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar

Former Tiger football player Anthony Safford '20 has been selected as a 2022 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar.

June 1, 2022

Meet 225 Rising Star Jordyn Minor '23

Tiger sprinter and the 2022 2A State champion in the 100 m dash Jordyn Minor' 23 is one of 225 Magazine's "Rising Stars."

May 25, 2022

Dudley Honored as “Best of the Best” in Boys Tennis at Advocate’s 2022 Star of Stars Event

Two-time Division IV State Boys Singles champion Michael Dudley ’22 was honored as the “best of the best” in boys tennis by The Advocate at the 2022 Star of Stars event held May 23, 2022.

May 13, 2022

Dudley Wins Back to Back Division IV State Tennis Titles

Tiger Tennis player Michael Dudley '22 wins second straight Division IV State Tennis Singles title, securing State Runner Up team trophy for Dunham boys tennis,

March 11, 2022

Jordan Wright '19 Honored as 2022 SEC Scholar Athlete of the the Year

Former Tiger Jordan Wright '19, now standout player for the Vanderbilt Commodores named 2022 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year.

November 22, 2021

Dunham Boys Win First 2A State Cross Country Title

The Dunham boys cross country team won their first 2A State Cross Country championship.

November 19, 2021

Record-setting Aqua Tigers Finish As 2021 Div IV State Runner Up

Dunham's boys swim team sets records to finish as 2021 Division IV State Runner Up.

October 28, 2021

Aqua Tiger Patrick Murphy '22 Named to Scholastic All-American Team

Dunham swimmer Patrick Murphy '22 has been named to the 2021 USA Swimming All-America team.

September 8, 2021

Back From Dislocated Ankle, Senior Back Sets the Tone as Dunham Rolls Past Parkview

Dunham rolls past Parkview 28-14 as senior running back Kalante Wilson '22 bounces back from injury with 36 carries for 166 years and two touchdowns.

August 23, 2021

Derek Stingley Jr. '19 Named AP Preseason 1st-Team All-American

Derek Stingley Jr. '19 named as a preseason 1st-team All- American by the Associated Press.

August 6, 2021

Something to prove: After conquering rehab, RB Kalante Wilson eager to propel Dunham to success

Early in his junior season, Tiger running back Kalante Wilson '22 suffered a devastating, season ending injury. With grit and hard work, Kalante has battled back, ready to make this season something special.

June 4, 2021

Carlos Stewart '21 receives Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year honor

Tiger basketball star Carlos Stewart '21 selected as 2021 Gatorade Louisiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

June 3, 2021

Tiger Runners Go the Distance To Win 2A State Track Titles

All five Tiger distance runners walked away with at least one state Championship title at the 2021 2A State Track Meet.

May 3, 2021

Boys Tennis Team Claims Three State Titles

In addition to bringing home the Division IV Boys State Tennis trophy, members of the team also claimed the state singles and doubles titles.

April 27, 2021

Hilary Morris Named Girls Basketball Head Coach

The Dunham School is pleased to announce that Hilary Morris has been named head coach for girls basketball.

April 13, 2021

Chad Myers '97 Named Boys Basketball Head Coach

We are pleased to announce that, after a conducting a national search and considering a number of qualified candidates, Chad Myers '97 has been named the next boys basketball head coach.

April 12, 2021

LSWA Selects Tiger Carlos Stewart '21 as 2021 Mr. Basketball

Tiger Carlos Stewart '21 Selected as LSWA Mr. Basketball 2021

March 31, 2021

Head Basketball Coach Jonathan Pixley Announces Retirement

Head Basketball Coach Jonathan Pixley announces his retirement at the end of the school year.

March 30, 2021

Dunham's Carlos Stewart, Jonathan Pixley Net Top Honors on LSWA 2A Boys Team

Tiger guard Carlos Stewart '21 and Head Coach Jonathan Pixley net top honors on the 2021 LSWA 2A All State basketball team

March 25, 2021

Lady Tiger Kibi Huggins '21 Signs with Southeastern Louisiana University

Lady Tiger Kibi Huggins signs national letter of intent to play collegiate volleyball at Southeastern Louisiana University

March 16, 2021

Carlos Stewart Lifts Dunham to Division III State Title in Comeback Against Newman

Carlos Stewart Lifts Dunham to Division III State Title In Comeback Against Newman

March 1, 2021

Virtual Convocation Honors Fall Sports Athletes

Virtual convocation honors fall sports athletes.

February 26, 2021

Tiger Golfer Prepping For US Kids Golf World Championship Tournament

Tiger golfer Owen Lejeune '30 is prepping for US Kids Golf World Championship tournament this summer.

February 23, 2021

Tiger Runners Have Great Showing at 2021 State Indoor Track Championship

Tiger runners had great showing at 2021 Division II State Indoor Track Championship.

December 5, 2020

Lady Tigers Soccer Team Clinches First Tournament Championship

Lady Tiger clinched their first tournament championship in program history at the BRSC High School Kickoff tournament.

November 20, 2020

Lady Tiger Kibi Huggins '21 Earns Invitation to All-Star Game

Lady Tiger Kibi Huggins '21 Invited to play in LHSCA 2020 East-West All-Star Game

November 19, 2020

Tiger Pitcher Solomon Riley '21 Signs With Eastern Kentucky University

Tiger pitcher Solomon Riley '21 signs with Eastern Kentucky University.

November 19, 2020

Aqua Tigers Boys Swim Team Captures 4th Place in Division IV State Meet

Our 4 man Aqua Tiger swim team captured 4th place in the Division IV LHSAA State Meet.

November 17, 2020

John Walker McDonald '22 Wins 2A State Cross Country Championship

Tiger runner John Walker McDonald Wins 2A State Cross Country Championship

November 14, 2020

Tiger Golfer Ryan Dupuy '21 Signs With University of Southern Mississippi

Tiger golfer Ryan Dupuy '21 signed to play golf for the the University of Southern Mississippi.

November 11, 2020

Ronnie Walters Named Louisiana Tennis Coach of the Year

The Dunham School is excited to announce that the Louisiana High School Coaches Association (LHSCA) has selected Dunham Tennis Coach Ronnie Walters as the 2019-2020 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Louisiana Tennis Coach of the Year.

November 11, 2020

Wes Theriot Named Head Baseball Coach

The Dunham School is excited to announce that Wes Theriot has been named head coach of the Dunham baseball program. Coach Theriot has taught physical education and served as an assistant coach at Dunham since December of 2019.

October 30, 2020

Senior Scholar-Athletes Named to Academic All-State Teams

Congratulations to senior scholar-athletes Reagan Courville '21 (Cross Country), Miles Pelton '21 (Cross Country), and Nicole Perkowski '21 (Volleyball) who have been named to the 2020-2021 LHSAA Academic All-State Composite teams for their respective sports.

July 28, 2020

Free Sports Physicals This Thursday!

Ochsner Health Systems will provide FREE Sports Physicals Thursday, July 30, at Dunham. Every Middle and Upper School student athlete must have a valid physical for the 2020-2021 school year.

June 17, 2020

Mitch McIlwain '94 Named 2020 Liz Peters Master Teacher

Dunham alumnus and history teacher Mitch McIlwain is the recipient of the 2020 Liz Peters Master Teacher Award

May 15, 2020

Fits Like A Glove: Brennan Phillips '20

Tiger baseball player Brennan Phillps '20 built a successful business buying and selling baseball gloves.

April 1, 2020

Carlos Stewart '21 Named Class 2A All-State Outstanding Player

Tiger basketball player Carlos Stewart selected as Outstanding Player for the 2020 Class 2A All-State Boys Basketball team

March 18, 2020

Dunham Survives Second-Half Rally to Win Division III State Championship

Dunham survives second-half rally to edge Episcopal 48-47 in Division III title game.

March 18, 2020

Ticket Refund Information For State Championship Playoff

State Championship Playoff tickets may be refunded on campus starting Thursday morning (3/19) and Friday (3/20). The ticket booth at the Competition Gym will be open for ticket refund from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm both days. If allowed, we will use the same times for refunds next week.

January 10, 2020

Sports Convocation Honors Fall Student Athletes

The Fall Sports Convocation celebrated the best of Tiger athletics during the fall season.

January 9, 2020

Tigers Receive Postseason All-Metro Honors

Tigers representing all four fall sports received postseason All-Metro recognition.

January 8, 2020

Neil Weiner Voted LSWA 2A Coach of the Year

Dunham football coach Neil Weiner voted LSWA's 2A Coach of the Year.

December 11, 2019

Lady Tigers Receive All-District Recognition

After a stellar season, several Lady Tiger volleyball players received All-District recognition.

December 5, 2019

Tigers Earn All-District Honors

Based on stellar performances during the 2019 football season, several Dunham Tigers received All-District recognition.

December 4, 2019

Wes Theriot Joins Dunham P.E. and Coaching Staff

The Dunham School is excited to announce the addition ofMr. Wes Theriot to the health and physical education department, where he will teach P.E. and assist in coaching multiple sports. Mr. Theriot began his new position at Dunham on Monday, December 2.

September 24, 2019

Alumni Association Hosts 2019 Dunham Cup Golf Classic

The Dunham Alumni Association invites you to join the fun as part of the 2019 Dunham Cup Golf Classic, presented by Neighbors Federal Credit Union, on Monday, November 4 at The University Club of Baton Rouge.

September 20, 2019

LSU Freshman Derek Stingley Jr. '19 "Light Years Ahead"

LSU Freshman Derek Stingley Jr '19 "Light Years Ahead" As Tiger Punt Returner

July 29, 2019

Dunham Tiger Trio Invited to NCAA Basketball Academy

Dunham Tiger trio invited to participate in the NCAA Basketball Academy.

July 24, 2019

Tigers Host 5th Annual Dreams Come True Dodgeball Tournament

Dunham Athletics hosts 5th Annual Dreams Come True Dodgeball Tournament, Wednesday, August 7 at 5 pm.

June 12, 2019

Tiger Outfielder Named to LSWA 2A All-State Team

Dunham Tiger outfielder Austin Richard ’19 one of four local players named to 2019 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State baseball team.

May 21, 2019

Evan Light '19 Receives Star of Stars Courage Award

Whether it’s football, tennis or wrestling, Evan Light has found ways to excel, no matter the circumstances.

May 20, 2019

Derek Stingley, Jr. '19 Finalist for Star of Stars Boys Athlete of the Year Award

Derek Stingley, Jr '19 was selected as one of the Advocate's three finalists for the 2019 Boys Athlete of the Year Award presented at their annual Star of Stars Sports Awards banquet. He also received the Star of Stars Football Award for the most outstanding high school football player.

May 16, 2019

Tiger Guard Ralph Davenport '19 Signs With Fisk University

Tiger basketball guard Ralph Davenport will follow his dream of playing college basketball to Nashville next year. The senior standout signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Fisk University on May 6 during a brief ceremony before family, friends and classmates in Dunham’s competition gym.

May 2, 2019

Lady Tiger Laila Hampton Signs with Millsaps

The Dunham School is proud to announce that senior Laila Hampton has signed to play college basketball for the Lady Majors of Millsaps College in Jackson, Ms., and has been awarded a scholarship package totaling $108,000.

April 26, 2019

Dunham Basketball Standout Jordan Wright '19 Commits to Vanderbilt University

The Dunham School is proud to announce that senior basketball player Jordan Wright has committed to play at the collegiate level for Vanderbilt University.

April 26, 2019

Boys Tennis Team Claims Division IV State Title

Congratulations to the Dunham boys tennis team and their coaches Chad Myers and Ronnie Walters for claiming a second straight Division IV championship title at the Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Tennis Tournament on April 24.

April 1, 2019

Jordan Wright '19 Honored Again, Named to LSWA Class 2A All-State Basketball Team

The Dunham School’s Jordan Wright took on a different role. The 6-foot-6 senior was more of a facilitator for the Tigers, who finished as the Division III select runner-up.

March 25, 2019

David Patrick '95 Keynote Speaker at 2019 NCAA Final Four Coaches Event

Congratulations to Dunham alum David Patrick ‘95, now head basketball coach at University of California at Riverside(UCR), who will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural NextGen Coaches event during the 2019 NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis, MN.

February 19, 2019

Dunham Spoils Church Academy's Final Girls Basketball Game

The final girls basketball game at The Church Academy, formerly Christian Life Academy, didn’t go like the home team wanted.

February 13, 2019

Tiger Wrestler Grant Rabel Wins Third State Championship

A Dunham wrestler since 7th grade, Grant Rabel ’19 approached his final tournament determined to reach one last goal. Less than 48 hours, he pinned his opponent in the final match to win his third Division III State Wrestling title (195 lb. weight class).

January 17, 2019

Tiger Jordan Wright '19 Nominated for McDonald's All American Game

Tiger basketball player Jordan Wright ’19 has been nominated for the opportunity to play in the 42nd annual McDonald’s All American Game. The 6’5’ senior guard is one of more 800 top male and female high school basketball players from across the country who are now eligible to make the final rosters for the All American Games and one of only three Louisiana players selected.

January 9, 2019

Tigers Grab Top Spot Among Division III Basketball Teams

Finding it hard to figure out just who the top boys basketball teams are? You are not alone. A group of teams are bunched together at the top.

January 4, 2019

Tigers Go Undefeated in NXT LVL Hoops Fest Holiday Tournament

Sophomore Carlos Stewart scored 22 points,including four 3-pointers, and Salle Wilson added 20, leading Dunham (Baton Rouge, La.) to the NXT LVL Hoops Fest tournament championship, with a 73-70 win over Whitehaven (TN).

December 12, 2018

Derek Stingley, Jr. Receives All-American Bowl Jersey

It was another big day for Tiger Derek Stingley, Jr. ’19, verbally committed to LSU and recognized by many as the top Division 1 football recruit in the country. Representatives from the All-American Bowl presented Derek with his All-American Bowl jersey as family, coaches, classmates and faculty looked on.

December 10, 2018

17 Tigers Named to All District Football Teams

Every great team is made up individuals who do their job well. Capping off a successful 10-1 season for the Dunham Tigers and a berth in the Division III quarterfinals, 17 players received All District recognition for individual efforts that made a huge impact on the team’s overall success.

December 6, 2018

Tiger Derek Stingley Jr. Named Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year

In its 34th year honoring the best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Dunham Tiger senior Derek Stingley Jr. as its 2018-2019 Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year, the first to be chosen from The Dunham School. Derek has also been named as one of three finalists for the Gatorade National Player of the Year to be announced in December.

November 27, 2018

John Walker McDonald '22 Named to 2A All-State Cross Country Team

Capping off a very successful varsity season, runner John Walker McDonald has been named to the 2018 2A All State Cross Country team.

November 26, 2018

Lady Tigers Earn All District Honors

It was a incredible season for our Lady Tigers volleyball team. They went undefeated in district play to take the Division V, District 5 championship. The Lady Tigers blazing through a tough schedule, notching wins against playoff teams from higher divisions, to reach the quarterfinal round of the Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA State Volleyball Tournament before finishing 34-7 on the season.

November 18, 2018

Aqua Tigers Make Splash at State Swim Meet

Small in number but fierce in spirit, our Aqua Tigers made their own kind of splash in the finals of the Division IV State Swim Meet, held November 14-15 at the SPAR Aquatic Center in Sulphur, La.

November 16, 2018

Refreshed Dunham Ready for 2018 Playoff Debut

Coach Neil Weiner’s Dunham team is playing for the second time in four weeks. The good news is he faces another Wing-T team in that span. The bad news is Catholic-New Iberia is coached by one of the state's top Wing-T coaches, Brent Indest. Dunham had a week off before playing Episcopal in the season finale.

November 8, 2018

Dunham Safety Jordan Roberson '19 WBRZ Fans Choice Winner Week 10

After an interception in week one against Baker, Dunham safety Jordan Roberson become one of Dunham's top playmakers on defense after finishing with an interception.

November 6, 2018

Pixleys Make Dunham Volleyball "Family Within Family"

Volleyball is a passion for the women in the Pixley household.

November 5, 2018

Lady Tigers Advance to Division V State Quarterfinals

At playoff time, team records and seeding numbers don’t always tell the whole story. That was the case Thursday evening when Ascension Catholic took on Dunham in a Division V regional-round volleyball match.

November 1, 2018

Eleven Dunham Tigers Named to Academic All State Teams

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) recognizes the academic excellence of senior student athletes who have earned a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) or higher by placing them on All Academic Teams. Eleven Dunham seniors have qualified for the Academic All State teams in their fall sports.

October 25, 2018

Tiger QB Reed Godberry WBRZ Fans' Choice Week 8 Winner

First year Dunham starter Reed Godbery has lead his team to a 8-0 record and Friday against Northeast, he put on a show throwing for 3 touchdowns and running for 2 more in the win.

October 3, 2018

Dunham Runner John Walker McDonald Growing, Along With His Potential

Sometimes, it's easy to spot an up-and-coming standout.

October 3, 2018

Dunham Gets 'Quality' Win it Was Seeking, Beats Lakeshore in Five Sets

Dunham extended its winning streak to four games with a five-set victory over Lakeshore in Mandeville on Tuesday night.

October 3, 2018

Dunham Runner John Walker McDonald Growing, Along With His Potential

Sometimes, it's easy to spot an up-and-coming standout. It might be the biggest or fastest kid on a football field. Or maybe the best shooter on the basketball court. There's no perfect measure for other sports, but Dunham's John Walker McDonald just might fill the role in cross country.

March 29, 2023

Meagan Meyers Named New Head Volleyball Coach

March 29, 2023

Meagan Meyers Named New Head Volleyball Coach

March 23, 2023

Upper School Choir Earns Sweepstakes Trophy

March 29, 2023

Meagan Meyers Named New Head Volleyball Coach

March 9, 2023

Head Volleyball Coach Donna Pixley Announces Decision to Retire

February 14, 2023

Visiting Actors Inspire Dunham Fine Arts Students

February 13, 2023

James Baldwin '23 Claims State Wrestling Title

February 1, 2023

Tiger Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

December 3, 2022

Tigers Headed to Football State Championship!

November 14, 2022

Lady Tigers Win Volleyball State Championship

November 10, 2022

Tiger Athletes Sign College Offers

November 3, 2022

Hilary Morris and Aaron Nasers Named Louisiana Coaches of the Year

September 9, 2022

Volleyball setter Caylin Pixley '23 Reaches 2000 Assists Milestone

August 25, 2022

Stanley Johnson Named Girls Soccer Coach

July 25, 2022

Stellar Performances Earn All-Metro Honors for Spring Sports Tigers

July 21, 2022

Jordyn Minor '23 Awarded Inaugural Warren J. Wilson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship

June 3, 2022

Tiger Alum Anthony Safford '20 Selected as 2022 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar

June 1, 2022

Meet 225 Rising Star Jordyn Minor '23

May 25, 2022

Dudley Honored as “Best of the Best” in Boys Tennis at Advocate’s 2022 Star of Stars Event

May 13, 2022

Dudley Wins Back to Back Division IV State Tennis Titles

March 11, 2022

Jordan Wright '19 Honored as 2022 SEC Scholar Athlete of the the Year

November 22, 2021

Dunham Boys Win First 2A State Cross Country Title

November 19, 2021

Record-setting Aqua Tigers Finish As 2021 Div IV State Runner Up

October 28, 2021

Aqua Tiger Patrick Murphy '22 Named to Scholastic All-American Team

September 8, 2021

Back From Dislocated Ankle, Senior Back Sets the Tone as Dunham Rolls Past Parkview

August 23, 2021

Derek Stingley Jr. '19 Named AP Preseason 1st-Team All-American

August 6, 2021

Something to prove: After conquering rehab, RB Kalante Wilson eager to propel Dunham to success

June 4, 2021

Carlos Stewart '21 receives Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year honor

June 3, 2021

Tiger Runners Go the Distance To Win 2A State Track Titles

May 3, 2021

Boys Tennis Team Claims Three State Titles

April 27, 2021

Hilary Morris Named Girls Basketball Head Coach

April 13, 2021

Chad Myers '97 Named Boys Basketball Head Coach

April 12, 2021

LSWA Selects Tiger Carlos Stewart '21 as 2021 Mr. Basketball

March 31, 2021

Head Basketball Coach Jonathan Pixley Announces Retirement

March 30, 2021

Dunham's Carlos Stewart, Jonathan Pixley Net Top Honors on LSWA 2A Boys Team

March 25, 2021

Lady Tiger Kibi Huggins '21 Signs with Southeastern Louisiana University

March 16, 2021

Carlos Stewart Lifts Dunham to Division III State Title in Comeback Against Newman

March 1, 2021

Virtual Convocation Honors Fall Sports Athletes

February 26, 2021

Tiger Golfer Prepping For US Kids Golf World Championship Tournament

February 23, 2021

Tiger Runners Have Great Showing at 2021 State Indoor Track Championship