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Congratulations to CAL head boys’ basketball coach, Chad Carr who was recognized at the KHSAA boys basketball state tournament at Rupp Arena this past week. Coach Carr was named the KABC (Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches) 7th Region Coach of the Year. Coach Carr led this year’s Centurions to a 24-11 season record, as well as the school’s first ever regional championship game appearance!

Congratulations to CAL head girls’ basketball coach, Perry White who was recognized on Friday at the KHSAA girls basketball state tournament at Northern Kentucky University. Coach White was named the 7th Region Coach of the Year and led this year’s Lady Centurions to a 20-13 season record.

Registration for the 2017 CAL Athletics Golf Classic is Now Open!  Please CLICK HERE to register to play, sponsor or for more information.

2017 Girls Basketball 28th District Tournament Bracket

2017 Boys Basketball 28th District Tournament Bracket

Congratulations to CAL senior athletes, Jonathan Allen, Aaron Blake, KC Purvis, Clara Lynch, Michael Lagestee, Anteneh Thompson, Jake Paulson, Olivia Ashby, Allie Grace Joyner, Laurel Dortch and Taylor Curran who all signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 1 to play at the collegiate level.

The signing ceremony was opened in prayer by assistant principal, Robbie Brown. 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. “Only 5% of high school athletes will play in college. 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.

“Even though each of you are moving on from Christian Academy, we want you to know that you will always be a part of the CAL family. We will be praying for you and following your careers. I want to challenge each of you to be a light for Jesus on your campus,” said AD Morgan.

The ceremony concluded with all 11 athletes officially signing their letters of intent. CAL student athletes signed with the following schools:

Aaron Blake, baseball  Spalding University
Jonathan Allen, baseball Wabash Valley College
KC Purvis, basketball Centre College
Clara Lynch, cross country Liberty University
Michael Lagestee, football Centre College
Anteneh Thompson, football Lindsey Wilson College
Jake Paulson, football University of Minnesota
Olivia Ashby, soccer Georgetown College
Allie Grace Joyner, field hockey Miami University (OH)
Laurel Dortch, field hockey Miami University (OH)
Taylor Curran, field hockey Miami University (OH)

In the fall, 7 CAL athletes signed to play at the college level. The final signing ceremony for the 2016-17 school year will be held on Wednesday, April 19^th.

The AP announced all of its postseason awards Thursday morning. All media outlets in Kentucky that are AP members are eligible to vote.

Stefan LeFors and Johnson Central’s Jim Matney were named Co-Coaches of the Year. Seven players from the Louisville area received first-team All-State honors. Jake Paulson was named 2nd team defense and Milton Wright was named 2nd team offense.

LeFors led Christian Academy to its first-ever state championship, beating Danville 24-6 in the Class 2-A final to finish a 14-1 season. LeFors has a 61-16 career record in six seasons at CAL.

Congratulations to CAL Swim coach, Amy Albiero, for being named National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Coaches Association 2016 State Coach of the Year for girls swimming & diving!  The NFHS recognizes coaches at the state, sectional, and national level.  

The 2015-16 CAL Swim team had 2 individual state champions (Nick & Gabi Albiero) as well as were named the Combined Boys & Girls Swim Team State Champions!

Congratulations to Steven Ott and Clara Lynch for making the Metro Louisville Cross Country All-Area Teams!

Metro Louisville Boys Cross Country All-Area Team 2
Dylan Allen, Male
Zachary Larkin, St. Xavier
Steven Ott, Christian Academy 
Matthew Paverd, Shelby County
Emerson Wells, Eastern

This season Steven finished 2^nd at Regionals and 3^rd at State.

Metro Louisville Girls Cross Country All-Area Team 2
Taylor Boggess, Manual
Anna Constant, Oldham County
Rachel Curry, Male
Emma Kuntz, Manual
Clara Lynch, Christian Academy 

This season Clara finished 1^st at Regionals and was a contributing member to the Girls Cross County State Team Championship.

Congratulations to CAL field hockey senior, Allie Grace Joyner, for being named Co-Miss Kentucky Field Hockey for 2016. Allie Grace, along with KCD senior, Claire Dickinson, were both voted Miss Kentucky Field Hockey by the Kentucky Field Hockey Coaches Association. Each school nominates a player and coaches cast a state wide vote.

Allie has received numerous awards this year including Senior All Star, All State First Team and All District Team.

CAL field hockey senior, Laurel Dortch, was awarded the 2016 Bunny Daugherty Defense Award. This award is voted on by coaches for the best defensive player in the state. Laurel was also named a Senior All Star this year.

Both Allie Grace and Laurel have committed to play field hockey next year at Miami of Ohio University.