Along with Hounsell, all-State defenders Stephen and Andrew Brentano (third team), and junior Alex Eby (honorable mention), forefront the back line this season. “We just have really experienced center backs, and it’s just kind of our strong point,” Stephen Brentano said. Stephen and Andrew Brentano, both seniors, are the epitome of how one would expect twins to play together on the defensive side. Even though they both will tell you they don’t have the twin telepathy, they work as one on the Country Day back line. “They’re very difficult to get through,” Bossert said. “Even if you get through one, you basically have to do it twice.” Eby should be on everyone’s radar this year, especially after the impressive season he had in 2022. Only a junior this year, Eby is having another all-State worthy season. Bossert said Eby deserves the proper recognition for what he brings to the squad. “I think he might be the best defender in all of Division 3,” Bossert said. “He’s such a smart player that can do anything, and he’s a great, great defender.” Off the field, Country Day’s team bond is at its peak, and their team motto of “Family” they wear on their practice shirts speaks volumes. Whether it was a trip to Boyne in the summer before the season or off-the-field hangouts, the Yellowjackets’ tight-knit group is ready to make their mark this season. With the 1-0 loss to Grosse Ile in the state semifinals still in the back of their minds, Country Day is one step closer to righting the wrong of last season. “I think like looking at specific mistakes, you can’t have any lapses in a 90-minute game,” Rodger said. “We made one little mistake, and that ended up losing all the hard work that we did throughout the season. You gotta stay focused throughout the whole 90 minutes of the game.”

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