Defending D2 champs Country Day roll past Cranbrook

Yellowjackets score 7 goals in 2nd quarter to pull away for 17-7 victory

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:04am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a girls lacrosse game, with overlapping planes of color and fragmented shapes representing the players, ball, and field of play.The defending Division 2 champion Country Day Yellowjackets showcased their balanced scoring attack and transition game in a decisive victory over rival Cranbrook-Kingswood.Bloomfield Hills Today

The Detroit Country Day Yellowjackets scored seven goals in the second quarter and rolled to a 17-7 win over the Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood Cranes on Friday night. Country Day got big games from Jackie Calso, who finished with five goals and three assists, and Charlotte Cook, who added four goals and two assists.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two of Michigan's top girls lacrosse programs provided an opportunity for the defending Division 2 champion Country Day squad to test itself against a perennial powerhouse in Cranbrook-Kingswood, which reached the Division 1 semifinals last season.

The details

After a tight first quarter that ended with Country Day leading 3-2, the Yellowjackets blew the game open in the second period, scoring seven goals in less than 10 minutes to take a commanding 10-2 lead. Country Day's transition attack and balanced scoring proved too much for Cranbrook-Kingswood to handle, with eight different players recording at least one goal or assist.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • Country Day scored just 11 seconds into the second quarter to make it 4-2.

The players

Charlotte Cook

A standout player for Country Day, scoring four goals and adding two assists in the win.

Jackie Calso

Led Country Day with five goals and three assists in the victory.

Liz Nussbaum

Head coach of the Detroit Country Day Yellowjackets.

Iris Kozak

Scored three goals to lead the Cranbrook-Kingswood Cranes in the loss.

Trinity Dougherty

Recorded two goals and three assists for Cranbrook-Kingswood.

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What they’re saying

“I was so proud of the girls out there. Especially knowing that we have three games tomorrow, to be able to fight that hard is really a testament to their athleticism and just how much they really came together as a team.”

— Liz Nussbaum, Head coach, Detroit Country Day Yellowjackets

“We spread the wealth. I think that's what makes our offense very dynamic. It's not just based on one person being able to iso. Everyone has their opportunity, and everyone is looking for second and third options. We're not just looking for the same take over and over again, which makes it hard to stop.”

— Liz Nussbaum, Head coach, Detroit Country Day Yellowjackets

“I think we got beat in transition in the second (period) and then we kind of figured it out. I think the game was competitive throughout. I don't think the score indicated how we played.”

— Hilary Petcoff, Head coach, Cranbrook-Kingswood Cranes

What’s next

Both teams will travel to Grand Rapids on Saturday to compete in the East-West Tournament, where Country Day will face Hartland, East Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Northview, while Cranbrook-Kingswood will also play East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Northview, as well as Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup showcased the depth and balanced scoring attack of the defending Division 2 champion Country Day squad, which was able to pull away in the second quarter despite a competitive effort from Cranbrook-Kingswood. Both teams will look to continue building momentum as they prepare for the postseason.