4th & 5th Grade Boys Basketball Assessments
Due to the football game schedule being changed for this Saturday (10/3), we are having to move the 4th and 5th grade Boys Basketball competitive league assessments. The assessments will now be Saturday, October 4th from 9:30-11:00 am. They will take place on the English Station campus in the Red Gym. Please remember that the competitive league is optional, only attend the assessments this Saturday if your child wants to be considered for the competitive team.
Head Varsity Coach Chad Carr will be conducting this assessment. He will see you and your son on Saturday in the red gym. Go CAL Basketball!
CAL Alum Max Godby Named SEC Community Service Player of the Week
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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2014 Middle School Girls’ Basketball Tryouts
Middle school girls’ basketball tryouts will be held on Aug. 26th from 6pm-9pm in the red gym. You must have a current physical on file. If you are unsure when your physical expires, please contact Mrs. Parker in the athletic office at 753-4580.
If you are currently participating in another sport, you will not need to attend tryouts, there will be a sign up sheet in the middle school front office for you to fill out.
For more information contact CAL Head Girls Basketball Coach, Jana Costner jcostner@caschools.us
Jennifer Roberts Named Assistant Athletic Director
We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Roberts as the new Assistant Athletic Director for the Christian Academy of Louisville School System’s Kentucky Campuses. Roberts will be replacing Brad Morgan, who was recently promoted to Director of Athletics.
“I have loved sports all of my life. Working in athletics givesme the opportunityto continue toserve CAL families as well as our community,” said Roberts. “I look forward to serving our students at the elementary, middle, and high school level, allowing me to watch them grow as they play each year.”
Roberts said her goal is to continue the excellence that has been set by former Athletic Director, Darin Long and current Athletic Director, Brad Morgan.
“Providing our students with a place to grow through exercise, be part of a team, be competitive and be a light to the community is what’s most important to me,” said Roberts.
“We are very excited to have Jennifer become part of the athletic family at CAL, said Director of Athletics,” Brad Morgan. “Her experiences as a teacher and lifetime lover of sports makes her the perfect fit for this position. I look forward to the positive impact she will have on our coaches and student athletes.”
This will be Roberts’ 17th year with Christian Academy. She has taught elementary Physical Education for 15 of those years, and has served at each of the 4 campuses within the Christian Academy School System.
CAL Track & Field Finishes Strong at State
Congratulations to our track and field team members who finished the year strong at this year’s state meet. Lilli Popovich was awarded State Champion in discus with a throw of 128-11. She was also state runner-up in the shot put with a throw of 35-9. Conner Cloyd was named State Champion in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:57.56. Way to go Centurions!
Brad Morgan Named CAL Athletic Director
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.
Riley Thompson Named 7th Region Player of the Year
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.
Peyton Griffee Signs with Georgetown College
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.
2014 Fall Sports Registration Now Open
Dear CAL Parents-
It is already time to start planning 2014-2015 sport seasons! Online registration is now open for fall sports! The sports for fall are:
Sport Grades
Girls Field Hockey 5-12
Boys Football 1-12
Girls Volleyball 6-12
Boys and Girls Cross Country 5-12
Boys and Girls Tennis 6-8
Boys and Girls Soccer 9-12
Boys and Girls Golf 9-12
Online Registration Instructions
Please read all instructions below prior to beginning the registration process. If you have any questions or problems, please reply to this e-mail or call the Christian Academy Athletic Office at 502-244-3225. We want this to be a convenience for you and allow us to be more efficient in the Athletic Office.
After registering online, the only item that you will have to mail in or bring by the Athletic Office is a hard copy of the completed KHSAA Sports Physical Form if you do not already have a current copy on file. Your child may not practice or tryout until the online registration is complete and the physical is turned in to the athletic office. The online registration will place your child on the coach’s official roster.
Please follow the instructions below for your registration:
1. Click here to register.
2. Enter the user name and password you used for re-enrollment.
3. Click on the View Checklist link to the right of your child’s name.
4. Click on the Complete Form link to the right of “2014-15 MS/HS Fall Sports – English Station”.
5. Complete the form and click the Submit button.
The online registration process has been designed to be quick and easy. If you have any problems or questions, please call the Athletic Office at 502-244-3225.
Remember: A current KHSAA Sports Physical Form must be submitted to the Athletic Director. You will be invoiced for the athletic fees and team fees at a later date.
2014 Fall Intramural Registration will be open mid-July.
God Bless and see you at the games!
Darin Long
Director of Athletics
Christian Academy of Louisville
English Station, Rock Creek, Southwest
Ellie Gerlach Finishes CAL Tennis Career Strong
Senior, Ellie Gerlach finished her tennis career at Christian Academy strong with a semifinal appearance in this year’s State Tournament. Ellie’s Win-Loss Record of 117-12 surpasses Emily Mallory as the ALL-TIME winningest tennis player in Christian Academy history! Her career also includes the following:
- 1 Doubles State Championship
- 2 State Finalists
- 4 State Semi-finalists
- 6 Region 7 Championship Titles
- Selected 1st Team All-State 7 times (6th – 12th grade)
Thank you Ellie for your amazing level of excellence and dedication (on and off the court). You have represented Christian Academy well!!