Father Ryan High School

Nashville’s trusted, coeducational college preparatory high school centered in Catholic values since 1925, where students are known and loved.

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“You Will be Known. You Will be Loved.®️” is more than just a tagline at Father Ryan. It is our promise. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open.

Apply today at https://t.co/2Z27vbMC1x

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Congratulations to Caroline Perri '26 and Ryder Ortner '26 on being named to the TSWA DII-AA Track & Field All-State team!

Caroline: Long Jump, 400 meters, Pentathlon
Ryder: 800 meters

Go Irish!

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From all of us at Father Ryan, Happy Independence Day! Have a safe & blessed holiday!

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Congratulations to Hayden Yandell '26 on being named to the TSWA 2026 DII-AA All-State Baseball team!

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Father Ryan High School is currently seeking a Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Father Ryan staff, please find out more information.

Learn more: https://t.co/wHEfcDY0Ar

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FATHER RYAN HIGH SCHOOL - Job Opportunities https://t.co/vFEVZSixm3

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Congratulations to Abigail Ellis '27 on being nominated for the Tennessean's Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year! Voting closes Tuesday at 12:00pm.

https://t.co/ohClo3mpk8

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Congratulations to Abigail Ellis '27 and Reese Bartell '27 on receiving All-Midstate honors for the 2025-2026 Girls Lacrosse season!

First Team: Abigail Ellis '27
Second Team: Reese Bartell '27

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Father Ryan High School has named Brian Harris the Head Coach of the school’s Baseball program, effective immediately. Coach Harris succeeds long-time head coach Mike Mascari '96, who announced his retirement from coaching earlier this spring.

Read more: https://t.co/WIee5RkNWy

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This honor is intended to applaud student-athletes like Ava who take extraordinary strides in manifesting exceptional character
in their athletic pursuits.

We are so proud of Ava and the contributions she made that greatly impact her teammates and Father Ryan!💜🏀

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Congratulations to Ava Francescon ‘26 on receiving the NFHS Award for Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity!

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Congratulations to Abigail Ellis ’27 on being named the Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year at the 2026 Tennessean Middle Tennessee High School Sports Awards!

Abigail finished the 25-26 season with 47 goals, 32 assists, 138 draw controls, 47 ground balls, and caused 41 turnovers.

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Congratulations to Abigail Ellis '27 on receiving TGLA USA Lacrosse All-American honors!

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Congratulations to Ryder Ortner ‘26 and Caroline Perri ‘26 on receiving All-Midstate Track and Field honors!

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7th | Girls 1600m Run - Maggie Slattery '26

7th | Boys Long Jump - Peter Perri '29

8th | Boys Pole Vault - Will Freeman '26

8th | Girls 800m Run - Maggie Slattery '26

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🏆State Champions🏆

1st | Boys 800m Run - Ryder Ortner '26 (1:50.38) *New School & Meet Record | #4 Fastest Time in TN History*

1st | Girls 400m Dash - Caroline Perri '26 (55.57) *New School Record*

1st | Girls Long Jump - Caroline Perri '26 (18-11.25)

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5th | Girls 1600m Run - Bennie Bonadies '26

5th | Girls 800m Run - Bennie Bonadies '26

5th | Boys 400m Dash - Peter Perri '29

5th | Girls 100m Hurdles - Caroline Perri '26

6th | Boys 4x800m Relay

6th | Boys Pole Vault - Peter Perri '29

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This summer, she will continue her training as she prepares for the 2026 USA Triathlon Sprint National Championships in Milwaukee this August — a race Gracie qualified for last year at the State Championships, which includes a 750m open-water swim, a 20k bike ride, and a 5k run.

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A member of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams, Gracie Herrera ’29 placed first in the High School Division (Ages 15-19) at the 2026 Tennessee State Triathlon Sprint Championships as part of the Nashville Women's Triathlon this past weekend.

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The competition comprises a 200m swim, a 15k bike ride, and a 4k run, and Gracie's overall time was 1:08:15! Finishing first out of eight athletes in her division, Gracie finished 28th overall out of 137 total competitors.

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Charlie B from Nashville, Tennessee, Back on Norwood Drive!

Charlie hosted a camp in Giacosa Stadium with the Father Ryan Football coaching staff, current players, and alums, including:

Stef Ponder '23
JoJo Crump '24
Mekaih Collins '24
Caiden Anku '25
Joe Derrick '25