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Your Christian Academy Varsity Football team moved to 8-0 on the season as they defeated Ft. Knox 43-0 on a cool, drizzling night at the Ft. Knox Military Installation. The Centurions jumped out early and never looked back. The CAL Special Teams put the offense in favorable field position as Cade Sparrow took the opening kickoff 60 yards to the Ft. Knox 10 yard line.

Nick Payne swept left for a 5 yard touchdown behind the block of Chuck Williams. The Centurion defense held for a quick three and out. Cal Lewellyn brought in the punt and exploded down the left sideline for a 51 yard punt return to the Ft. Knox 5 yard line. Payne went in from the 4 yard line to put CAL up 14-0. Later in the quarter Tanner Young lofted a rainbow 30 yard TD pass to Clay Davis and Payne rushed in a third score as CAL went to half 28-0.

The CAL defense continued its dominant play on this night and several new faces were seen on the defensive side of the ball. Logan Young and Nathan Lawson stepped in and made an immediate impact totaling six tackles each. Other significant contributors were Joel Shelton (3 tackles), Zac Zimmerer (2 tackles) and T. Wolfe (4 tackles). Hayden Pass picked up a quarterback sack and Alec Jessie recovered a fumble deep in Centurion territory to keep the shutout alive. Shelton has been a steady force on special teams this year. The CAL defense held Ft. Knox to 72 yards rushing on 25 carries and zero passing yards.

In the second half new faces were also seen on the offense. Tristan Cusick assumed control of the team and CAL was able to steadily move the ball behind a myriad of rushers including K. Wilson (5 rushes for 18 yards), Tanner Palin (5-26, First Varsity TD), Nathan Clemons (1-14) and Christian Babin (1-42, 1 TD). The backs ran behind the CAL O-line of Logan Young, Paxton Tucker, Howard Ensor, Luke Greene and John Harvie. The rush of the game goes to Babin’s 42 yard touchdown to end the fourth quarter. The catch of the game goes to the 30 yard Clay Davis touchdown reception. Special Teams tackle of the game goes to Joel Shelton. The hit of the game goes to Logan Young in on the fumble causing tackle at the CAL 5 yard line. The block of the game goes to freshman Luke Greene who helped spring Babin for his touchdown run.

Well, this is what we have all been waiting for…..DeSales week. Friday night. 7:30. Road game. District title on the line. Rivalry. Passion. Fun. Victory! You don’t want to be that person that misses this game. Let’s go CAL!!!!

Senior guard Max Godby has been named the Southeastern Conference Football Community Service Team Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.

In an athletics department that emphasizes community service, Godby is one of the most hard-working and giving student-athletes Kentucky has ever seen. During his time as a Wildcat he has been very active in the community with hundreds of service hours.

Among his activities are:

• Created and developed a project with the help of Catholic Action Center, called Bucks for Backpacks, which provided 150 homeless men and women in Lexington with a backpack filled with items essential for survival and dignity. Godby made phone calls to ask for donations for the backpacks and items placed inside, packed the backpacks and distributed them to the homeless.
• Participates in numerous events for the UK Christian Student Fellowship and Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Mentor and member of leadership team of the UK sector of Athletes in Action
• Has done speaking and/or service events at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Veterans Hospital, Fayette County “Walk a Child to School” event volunteer, Franklin County High School, Bracken County High School, Bullitt East High School, Rosa Parks Elementary, Lexington Christian Academy, Christian Academy of Louisville, Athletes in Action, Salvation Army, Lakewood Baptist, Turning Point Church, Centenary Church, the All-A Classic Soccer Tournament, Chapel Bible study, Consolidated Baptist Church, FCA/AAU  Basketball Tournament, Lindsey Wilson College, Special Olympics, UK Athletics Back-to-School Picnic, UK Women’s Football Clinic, middle school track meet, middle school powerlifting camp, UK Children’s Hospital and Beaumont Middle School
• Co-led a UK student-athlete effort to provide tornado relief for the city of Joplin, Mo., and the Haiti Food Drive
• Volunteered for Big Blue U, helping UK freshmen move in their dorms
• Volunteered to pack and deliver food for God’s Pantry BackPack Program, while also staying to interact with the children at the school

In addition to his community service, Godby has numerous other awards and activities:

• Three-year member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll
• UK Athletics Society of Character, which honors Wildcats who have shown extraordinary commitment to academic excellence, athletic participation, personal development, career preparation and serving as a role model
• Chosen as a teacher’s assistant for UK’s College of Communication in the fall of 2013 where he not only helped grade tests and homework but acted as a mentor for more than 60 students
• Serves as both the SEC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representative and UK’s football SAAC representative where he is responsible for setting up team study hall hours, coordinating team community service activities and serving as a liaison between the team and the UK Athletics Department
• Nominee for the 2014 AllState AFCA National Good Work Team

On the field, Godby came to UK as a walk-on in 2010 and was awarded a full scholarship last year by Coach Mark Stoops.  He is a reserve offensive guard and also plays on special teams.

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Christian Academy Athletics is pleased to announce Brad Morgan as the new athletic director for all of its KY campuses. Brad has been the assistant athletic director for the past year at CAL and brings many years of experience in athletics, as a former player, a former head boys basketball coach and athletic director with Beth Haven Christian.

“Christian Academy is heading in the right direction under the leadership of Mr. Greener and his administrative team. I have been truly blessed to learn from Darin Long this school year. It was amazing to see the leadership and vision that he has laid out for Christian Academy Athletics,” said Morgan.

Former Athletic Director, Darin Long, was recently named the upper (middle and high) school principal at Christian Academy of Indiana.

“I am blessed to have the opportunity to lead a tradition rich program and look forward to building on that tradition of excellence on and off the field,” said Morgan.

Congratulations to junior baseball player, Riley Thompson, who was named 7th Region Player of the Year!  Riley started playing baseball for the Centurions in the 6th grade and began pitching for the Varsity team during his 8th grade year.  

Riley has verbally committed to play baseball at the University of Louisville in the fall of 2015.

Congratulations to senior, Peyton Griffee, who signed a letter of intent to play football at Georgetown College today.

CAL head football coach, Stefan LeFors, commended Peyton and his family for their support and willingness to help at all levels of the CAL football program. “Peyton is always looking for ways to encourage our younger players. The preparation Peyton did to understand the game and what he did for his teammates on the line was truly awesome. He has his parents’ hearts. I could go on for an hour about all that the Griffee’s have done for our football program. They have raised a great young man,” said coach LeFors.

CAL’s offensive line coach, Jason Hilliard, was unable to attend the ceremony but sent the following statement which was read at the signing.

“In my 3 years coaching at CAL, I’ve never seen another player put so much effort and determination into perfecting his craft. Not just as a football player, but also at becoming the best person that he could be. It has been an absolute pleasure coaching Peyton for the last 3 years, and I feel truly blessed to have him in my life,” said Coach Hilliard.

Jennifer Porter, Peyton’s mother, complimented the school and coaching staff for their support. “I can’t say enough about CAL. It has been a wonderful place for our kids to be. The men that Peyton has had the privilege to be around has influenced him in many ways and will carry him throughout his life.”

“It will be hard to match the coaching that Peyton has received here at CAL. The struggles Peyton overcame when he was younger really shows his heart. We are so proud of him and as a Georgetown grad, I couldn’t be happier about his decision to go there,” said Peyton’s dad, Keith.

“I ultimately chose Georgetown because of their great sports tradition and the small campus atmosphere,” said Griffee. “My dad and uncle are both Georgetown graduates, and I grew up always knowing that is where I wanted to go.”

Peyton concluded the ceremony by thanking friends, teammates and the CAL football program. He plans to major in political science and looks forward to playing for the Tigers next fall.