Revelation Run to be held at Country Lake Christian Retreat
Come out and support the Revelation 5K Run on August 17th at Country Lake Christian Retreat in Underwood, Indiana. Christian Academy of Indiana Athletic Director, Chris Harper, is hosting the event.
The Revelation Run is geared around mental toughness and discipline; both essential parts of a well lived Christian life and is centered and around 15+ robust obstacles that are sure to challenge any man or women’s spirit.
For more information or to register Click Here.
Fall Sports Registration Now Open
Dear Christian Academy Families:
It is time for the 2013 Fall athletic registrations! Please read all instructions below prior to beginning the online 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. (Fall Intramural online registration will be in late July)
Most of you will be very familiar with our online registration from the reenrollment process. The KORT Form, Parent/Athlete Contract, the athletic fee, and team fee will be submitted through the FACTS link. 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, athletic fee is paid, and the physical is turned in to the athletic field. The online registration will place your child on the coach’s official roster. The deadline to register is June 30th but sooner is better so that coaches can contact you with start dates/times.
Sport Grades Campus Played
Field Hockey 5-12 ES
Football 2-12 ES
Volleyball 6-12 ES, SW
Boys and Girls Cross Country 5-12 ES
Boys and Girls Tennis 6-8 ES
Boys and Girls Soccer 9-12 ES
Boys and Girls Golf 9-12 ES
Please follow the instructions below for your registration.
1. Click here to register.
2. Click Sign In.
3. Enter the user name and password you created when you previously reenrolled or confirmed your student. (If you do not remember your user name or password, click Forgot User Name/Password? An e-mail will be generated so that you may reset your password.)
4. Complete the Athletic Form for all students interested in participating before paying the athletic fee(s).
5. Click the Start link for the Athletic Fee. Payment Options are echeck or credit card. There is no charge for an echeck (automatic withdrawal from a checking or savings account). If you choose to pay by credit card, you will be charged a customary 2.5% credit card fee. Credit cards accepted are Discover, Mastercard and AMEX.
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 Office and all fees paid prior to tryouts and participation in practices or games.
God Bless and see you at the games!
Darin Long
Director of Athletics
Christian Academy of Louisville
English Station, Rock Creek, Southwest
Andrew Packer Signs to Play Football at Thomas More College
Senior, Andrew Packer, celebrated the last day of his senior year by signing a letter of intent to play football at Thomas More College. The signing ceremony was opened in prayer by Director of Athletics, Darin Long.
Andrew transferred to CAL his junior year and has played football since the age of seven.
“Andrew and I arrived on campus at the same time. He was a part of my first class and will always have a special place in my heart. Packer had an immediate impact for us on the field as our starting center. His toughness and willingness to play through a nagging shoulder injury the past two seasons did not go unnoticed,” said head CAL football coach, Stefan LeFors.
“Two years ago when we sat down to discuss switching schools we felt like CAL was a good fit. CAL was the perfect place for Andrew. We are thankful to CAL, the athletic department, and Coach LeFors for their support in helping Andrew play at the next level,” said Ed Packer, Andrew’s father.
“We have been welcomed by everyone here, especially the seniors on the team. We feel like we have a family at CAL. Our experience has been phenomenal and we are excited to watch him at Thomas More,” said Andrew’s mother Teresa Packer.
Andrew thanked his teammates and friends for accepting him. He also thanked Coach LeFors and Coach Lile for teaching and developing him as a player. “It’s been a good ride,” said Andrew.
The signing ceremony was closed in prayer by teammate, Austin Chelf. Andrew looks forward to playing for the Saints and plans on majoring in physical therapy.
CAL Athletics Annual Golf Classic
Thank you to all of our Varsity Sponsors!
This year’s winners:
1st Place: Jay Dortch, Les LaLa, Randy Mann, & Rob Spragens
2nd Place: Bryan Slade, Tanner Duncan, Josh Fredericks, & Conner Slade
3rd Place: Randy Paas, Chuck Morton, Marv Blomquist, & Ed Wiley
Thank you for your support of CAL Athletics!
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CAL Girls Tennis Rocks at State
Ellie Gerlach (11th) and Grace Jennings (9th) were great representatives of our school and the best that CAL athletics has to offer at the State tournament in Lexington last weekend.
Ellie (4th seed) was a finalist in a very high pressure situation against Madeline Rolph (3rd seed). Both girls are fiercely competitive, both are ranked in the state, and both have met previously in high pressure USTA tournaments. Ellie won 5 matches enroute to the final, including a hard fought semifinal match against Michelle McKamey which was completed only 3 hours prior to her final match. Both of these were played indoors due to rain, which ratchets up the intensity level even more due to noise from the crowd cheering for players on multiple courts. Ellie kept her cool and fought valiantly. Unfortunately she began to suffer from cramps in her hands and legs towards the end of the first set. The final score was 6-4, 6-2. On another day with fresh legs, I’m confident Ellie would prevail against the same opponent. She is a determined young lady and will remain one of the top ranked players in the state for her final year of high school.
Grace played what many observers felt was the most exciting match of the tournament in the round of 16 against Abbie Mather. Abbie had defeated Grace in the regional semifinals and was the runner up in region 7 (losing to Ellie in the final). Grace began the match somewhat tentatively and fell behind 4-1, but fought back to a 6-6 tie and lost in a close tiebreaker. In the second set, down 6-5, she continued to play hard, attacking the ball at every opportunity. Abbie began to falter and the hard work of the two sets began to take their toll. Abbie asked for a medical time out after Grace saved a match point with a huge swing volley. The time out expired and Abbie was still having difficulty breathing, but wanted to try to play out the match (she only needed two points to win). Grace won the next two points and the score was tied 6-6. At this point, Abbie had to withdraw and Grace (and Ellie) both comforted Abbie on the bench and spent time embracing and encouraging their good friend. It was a very touching and sweet ending to a hard fought match. Grace advanced to the quarterfinals where she lost in a very close, very heated match with Rolph (the eventual champion).Grace kept her cool under pressure and played a great match losing in a 10 point tiebreaker after splitting sets.
Click Here to see all of the brackets and final scores for the tournament
CAL Athletes Recognized at Senior Awards Night
At Wednesday’s Senior Awards ceremony, Director of Athletics, Darin Long, recognized several seniors for their leadership, character, and academic excellence while participating in varsity sports at Christian Academy.
The following awards were presented:
2013 CAL Stars: Catherine Collins and Sam Stone
The CAL Stars award is given for outstanding Christian Character, Attitude, Leadership,
Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Achievement, Respect of peers, & School Spirit in Christian Academy of Louisville Athletics. This year marks the 30th year the CAL Stars award has been presented.
“Sam’s Christian character is off the charts and always has an “A+” attitude. He always puts the team ahead of himself and encourages others to do the same. He sees himself as just another team member regardless of age or ability. Sam has earned many honors playing baseball but is only interested in the team’s achievements. Additionally, he involves himself in many other school activities even being the Centurion mascot for football games,” said CAL Head Baseball coach, Tim Brown.
CAL Head Girls soccer coach, John Zutt, said, “Catherine exemplifies all the characteristics of the CAL STARS Award. Catherine is a leader by example on and off the field; always demonstrating a solid work ethic and was always willing to set the bar high regarding her training and team commitment. She has always been responsible, courteous, and pleasant to coach with a teachable spirit. She succeeded in all aspects of balancing her Christian faith, academic achievements, her competitiveness, and willingness to volunteer to support others. Catherine will embrace, respect, and honor this award in the highest of regards.”
7th Region KHSAA Sportsmanship Award: Kate Joss & Ryan Long
The KHSAA Sportsmanship Award is awarded based on grade point average, school and community leadership, letters of recommendations from coaches/administrators, and an essay on “Sportsmanship and its Role on Athletics”. Kate and Ryan each received a certificate, award, and a $350 scholarship.
Academic All-State First Team
These students have maintained a cumulative GPS of 3.75 to 4.0 while participating on one or more VARSITY teams.
Andres, Clare
Barry, Paul
Burnett, Sarah
Busse, Erika
Coultrap, Bethany
Davis, Jacob
DePaso, Avery
English, Tommy
Frey, Andrew
Gates III, Donald
Herner, Kristen
Joss, Katharine
Keeling, Amber
Lawson, Allicia
Leavitt, Matthew
Long, Ryan
Paas, Mason
Petrey, Kathryn
Smith, Taylor
Weiss, Matthew
Honorable Mention Academic All-State
These students have maintained a cumulative GPS of 3.25 to 3.749 while participating on one or more VARSITY teams.
Albiero, Estefan
Chelf, Austin
Chelf, Blake
Collins, Catherine
Crane, Adam
Darnell, Jonathan
Darst, Chase
Davis, Allie
Erps, Trent
Fields, Sara
Flaherty, Morgan
Foreman, Kaylin
Franke, Hannah
Fritts, Alaina
Hawkins, Michael
Heetderks, Ryan
Helm, Chalisa
Hickman, Mary
Hobbs, Parker
Lott, Alexander
Mingari, Rebekah
Montgomery, Benjamin
Moore, Kendall
Nagy, Jacobat
Ochocki, Christine
Stanfield, Hannah
Swift, Spencer
Trenaman, Hunter
Congratulations & Good Luck Seniors!
Field Hockey Camp for Girls, 2nd-5th, Set for May 28-29
Girls in 2nd-5th grade at the English Station and Rock Creek campuses are invited to join us for a Field Hockey Clinic on May 28-29. The camp will be an introduction to the game of field hockey for girls who have an interest in learning the basic skills, rules and positions.
Registration and clinic information is available here. Please print and return to Kevin Bowers in the Athletic office.
Boys Basketball to Hold Summer Team Tryouts
The CAL boys basketball team will be holding tryouts for their summer team on May 29th and 30th from 3:30-5:30 in the blue gym. Tryouts are open to any boys entering grades 9-12 for the 2013-2014 school year. For more information please contact Coach Smallwood at csmallwood@caschools.us.
Mason Paas Signs to Play Lacrosse at Centre College
On Wednesday, senior, Mason Paas signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Centre College. The signing ceremony was opened in prayer by Director of Athletics, Darin Long.
Mason has attended CAL since kindergarten and has played lacrosse since the 5th grade. He has also played soccer, basketball, and football for the Centurions.
“You can always find Mason mentoring other players. He has an intensity that pushes other players forward. I commend the decision Mason made to go to Centre. It is a great school and they have a strong lacrosse program,” said CAL head boys’ lacrosse coach, Phil Brock.
Randy and Lori Paas, Mason’s parents spoke of how thankful they are for the encouragement Mason has received from his friends, teammates, coaches, and teachers at CAL.
“We are blessed as a family to have Mason. He is an inspiration to us in a lot of ways. I look forward to seeing him play at Centre,” said Mr. Paas.
Mason chose Centre because of its small school environment and plans to major in Pre-Med.
Seniors Kate Joss & Ryan Long Win 7th Region KHSAA Sportsmanship Award
Congratulations to Christian Academy’s Kate Joss and Ryan Long for winning the 7th Region’s Forcht Bank/KHSAA Sportsmanship Award. Each school in the state submits one boy and one girl winner which is then forwarded to KHSAA to announce a regional winner. The 16 female and 16 male regional winners were then honored at a dinner held in Lexington, KY Sunday evening.
The winners were selected based on grade point average, school and community leadership, letters of recommendations from coaches/administrators, and an essay on “Sportsmanship and its Role on Athletics”.
Kate and Ryan each received a certificate, award, and a $350 scholarship. Congratulations once again to both for representing Christian Academy and the 7th Region.