Can students balance athletics with academics at Pilgrim?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: yes, and they do it impressively well. Pilgrim emphasizes the whole “student” part of student-athlete, encouraging kids to chase excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Practices are scheduled thoughtfully so students aren’t sprinting from math tests to mid-game timeouts, and coaches actively support academic priorities. That kind of structure teaches more than just sports—it teaches time management, focus, and how to juggle responsibilities without spontaneously combusting. So yes, students can do both. And they’ll graduate with sharper discipline, stronger study habits, and possibly a newfound love of protein bars.