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Congratulations to former CAL football standout Chad Meredith who signed with the Detroit Lions! Among numerous achievements on the football field for Southeast Missouri State, Meredith graduated in December with a degree in Corporate Communications. Chad is a 2013 CAL graduate.

Congratulations to senior athletes, Caleb Anderson, Asher Benge, Lee Hagan, Miranda Newton, Madalyn O’Dea, Sloan Reding and Henry VanderToll all signed letters of intent on Wednesday to play at the collegiate level.

The signing ceremony was opened in prayer by principal, Larry Wooldridge. CAL Director of Athletics, Brad Morgan, emceed the ceremony and offered congratulations on behalf of the school and athletic department.

“It takes tremendous time and hard work to reach this point,” said AD Morgan. “Very few athletes make it to this day and get to participate in college athletics. God has blessed Christian Academy with not only tremendous athletes, but Godly young men and women. We are extremely proud of all of you.”

Each athlete was recognized by their coach who shared past accomplishments and struggles to get to this day. Parents shared stories about years of playing their sport, while the athletes thanked parents, teammates, coaches and friends for their support. Many of them acknowledged the time and commitment by their parents to get them to this level.

“Today is a day of great celebration but also a chance for us to reflect back on all the hard work and sacrifice of each of these athletes and their families,” said AD Morgan. “I want to thank these parents for trusting Christian Academy to spend so much time with your child. We have been blessed to be a small part of their success.”

The ceremony concluded with all 7 athletes officially signing letters of intent to the following schools:

Caleb Anderson (lacrosse) – Centre College 
Asher Benge (soccer) – Spalding University 
Lee Hagan (basketball) – Asbury University 
Miranda Newton (volleyball) – Asbury University 
Madalyn O’Dea (cross country/track) – University of Cincinnati 
Sloan Reding (lacrosse) – Centre College 
Henry VanderToll (swimming) – Centre College

Registration for the 2018 CAL Athletics Golf Classic in now open!  CLICK HERE to register.

The 2018 CAL Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 14th at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club. Our annual golf classic has played a major fundraising role in the ongoing support of Christian Academy. Our golf classic proceeds benefit the CAL athletic department and all teams (KY campuses) towards equipment, facility improvements, uniforms, coaching development, and training needs. Previous golf classics have provided funds to build a concession stand for the soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey fields, as well as new scores table and chairs for the CAL basketball programs.

Your participation enables the fine tradition of Christian Academy Athletics to continue. It is through the generosity of sponsors and participants that will make this event a success!

CAL Boys and Girls Swim Team Combine for 7^th Place Finish At State

This past weekend the Boys and Girls Swim Team competed in the KHSAA State Championships held at the University of Louisville. Highlights from the weekend include several top 8 finishes, personal best times, a new state record and a state champion in two events. The meet began with boys and girls preliminary events on Friday and concluded with finals events on Saturday evening.

Christian Academy was represented by 11 swimmers participating in 13 events. Members of the Boys State Team were Jake Burd, Broder Magnuson, John Marshall, and Henry Vandertoll. The Girls State Team included Gabi Albiero, Gentry Cheek, Catherine Eckerle, Avery Guilford, Alexis Nunn, Allie Rassenfoss, and Julia Roy.

Swimmer Jake Burd was the top scorer on the Boys Team finishing third in the 100 Yard Breastroke. Jake earned a personal best time in the event which qualifies him to compete at the Junior National level. Jake also teamed up with Broder, John, and Henry to finish 10^th in the 200 Yard Medley Relay and 12^th in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay. Broder also competed for CAL in the 100 Yard Freestyle and 200 Yard Freestyle.

On the girl’s side of the meet, Christian Academy finished 7^th overall. Swimmers Gabi Albiero and Allie Rassenfoss finished in the top 8 of their events. Allie finished 7^th in the 100 Yard Backstroke and also competed in the 200 Yard Individual Medley, while Gabi won the 50 Yard Freestyle and the 100 Yard Butterfly. Gabi’s time of 22.64 seconds in the 50 free broke the state record that she set in 2016 as an eighth grader. Gabi was also named to the All-State Team.

Other swimmers and events for the Girls Team were:
Gentry Cheek-100 Yard Freestyle-11th; 100 yard Backstroke-10th
Catherine Eckerle-200 Yard Individual Medley; 100 yard Backstroke
Avery Guilford-400 Yard Freestyle Relay
Alexis Nunn-400 Yard Freestyle Relay
Julia Roy-200 Yard Freestyle-10th; 500 Yard Freestyle-9th

The girls also posted strong performances in the relay events with 4^th and 6^th place finishes. The teams were:

200 Medley Relay-Gabi Albiero, Gentry Cheek, Catherine Eckerle and Allie Rassenfoss- 4^th place

200 Freestyle Relay-Gabi Albiero, Gentry Cheek, Catherine Eckerle and Julia Roy-6^th place.

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Feb. 19-21 @ Eastern HS

BOYS BASKETBALL
Feb. 20-22 @ Eastern HS

CAL seniors, Ellen Joss, Nick Olsofka, and Steven Ott all signed letters of intent on Wednesday, February 7th to play at the collegiate level.

The signing ceremony was opened in prayer by High School Principal, Larry Wooldridge.

“Signing ceremonies are one my favorite parts of being an AD,” said CAL Director of Athletics, Brad Morgan. “It’s exciting to celebrate each of these athletes as individuals, but all three of them have been key contributors to their teams’ successes over the past four years.”

The athletes took the podium to thank parents, teammates, coaches and friends for their support.

Each athlete was recognized by their coach who shared stories and encouraged them in this next phase of life.

“Be sure to set an example for others to follow on your campus. I challenge you to remember your mission—to use athletics and the talents God has given you to advance His kingdom and influence others for Christ,” said, CAL head girls’ soccer coach, John Zutt.

“You are family,” said AD Morgan, “we want you to come back and share your experiences with our athletes. I encourage you to enjoy and use the gifts God has entrusted you with.”

The ceremony concluded with all 3 athletes officially signing letters of intent to the following schools:

Ellen Joss (soccer) – Lipscomb University 
Nick Olsofka (football) – College of the Holy Cross 
Steven Ott (cross country/track) – Indiana Wesleyan University

On Saturday, Steven Ott received his award for being named the Class 2A Cross Country Runner of the Year. The awards were given at the Kentucky Cross Country and Track Coaches Association clinic. Steven was the Class 2A State Champion last fall and enters the track season as one of the favorites in contending for a State title, in all three distance events. Congratulations Steven!