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The CAL football team will be playing in the KHSAA 2A State Championship game this Saturday, December 1st. This is the 2nd time in school history that the Centurions have made it to the State final and will be playing to regain their 2016 State title! Below is game and ticket sales information. We need ALL CAL fans to pack the stands in support of the team. Go CAL!

KHSAA 2A State Football Championship Game 
CAL vs Mayfield
Saturday, Dec. 1
University of Kentucky – Kroger Field
Kickoff at 1pm. Gates open at noon. 

KHSAA 2A State Football Championship Ticket Sales
TUESDAY (11/27) – Centurion Armory 2:30-4:00pm
WEDNESDAY (11/28) – Centurion Armory 2:30-4:00pm
THURSDAY (11/29) – during HS break, during all MS lunches, and in the Centurion Armory 2:30-4:00pm
FRIDAY (11/30) – during HS break

Tickets are general admission and are $13.00 each (ages 6 and under are FREE). Ticket cost includes parking.  ALL TICKET SALES ARE CASH or CHECK ONLY. Tickets purchased on Saturday at the gate will be $15.

Championship game BLUE OUT long sleeve t-shirts will also be available for purchase ($20 each) on THURSDAY & FRIDAY at the above mentioned ticket sale times and in the Armory on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. Limited amount of t-shirts are available so first come, first serve! T-shirts purchased during HS break and MS lunch will need to be cash or check only. T-shirts purchased in the Armory can be purchased with a credit card. 

On Wednesday, Nov. 14th, four Christian Academy of Louisville seniors, Greg Lile, Madeleine Lewis, Scout Hoffmeier, and Loren Simpson all signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level.

The signing ceremony was opened in prayer by CAL Director of Athletics, Brad Morgan.

“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.

Each athlete was recognized by their coach, followed by one of their parents who shared stories about years of playing their sport. Each athlete took the podium to thank parents, teammates, coaches and friends for their support.

“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,” said AD Morgan.

The ceremony concluded with all 4 athletes officially signing letters of intent to the following schools:

Greg Lile (baseball) – University of Pikeville
Loren Simpson (softball) – Butler University
Scout Isabella (volleyball) – Walsh University
Madeleine Lewis (volleyball) – Asbury University

The girls cross country team closed out another very successful season, by placing 5th place as a team at the State Meet. Adjustments had to be made to the course due to standing water, making for a 'slow' course. But the muddy conditions could not slow down freshman Addi Dewey, who put in a major surge just after the 2 mile mark to race to the runner-up position. Her time of 19:24 makes her the 4th fastest Centurion in school history.

Junior Sarah Wilkinson also had a strong move to finish 13th in 20:09 and nab All-State honors. Sophomore Kaylee Wilson ran a good 20:29 on the boggy course, to grab 18th. Macy Schieber and Allie Melhorn, both battling illness over the last 2 weeks, put in valiant efforts to complete scoring for the team. With 213 points, Christian Academy earned its 5th top 5 performance in 6 years. Caroline Bobnar and Paxton Brizendine also ran strongly in representing the Centurions.

The previous Saturday, the team qualified for State with a dominant run at the Region 3 meet, running away to the Regional title over the 6th ranked North Oldham Mustangs. It was the 3rd straight Regional Championship for the Centurions. The title was secured by putting 3 in the top 4 and all 7 runners in the top 20. Not only has the team won 3 straight, but the top individual has worn a CAL singlet also, with Addi Dewey racing away for the win. Sarah Wilkinson and Kaylee Wilson were close behind in 3rd and 4th. Allie Melhorn (10th), Macy Schieber (12th), Abbie White (19th) and Paxton Brizendine (20th) completed the team effort.

On September 27^th, Grace Walker played in the Region 5 state golf qualifier held at Nevel Meade Golf Course in Oldham County. Despite cool and wet conditions, she played steady with a 41 on the front nine and a 39 on the back nine. Her score of 80 tied for 6^th place out of 74 girls earning her a place as an individual in the state tournament.

Jared Davis had a brilliant round with two eagles on the par 72 Nevel Meade course both coming in the last four holes of play. On the 15^th hole of competition, Davis hit a shot to about 10 feet from a difficult lie in the rough. His putt then was center cut. Then two holes later, Davis chipped in from off the green for his second eagle. His -1 score was good enough for a runner-up finish and propels him to the state tournament as an individual.

Both Grace and Jared will travel to Bowling Green Country Club this week to represent the Centurions at the state tournament!

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.