John Popovich Signs with Southeast Missouri State University
CAL senior, John Popovich, signed a letter of intent to play football at Southeast Missouri State University.
Popovich first came to CAL his sophomore year and began playing football and basketball. After his first year, he decided to stop playing basketball and focus on football.
“It has been a blast coaching John. He is such a go-getter. Whatever goal he sets, he achieves. His goal was to play Division I football and he not only achieved that goal, but has received a full scholarship as well. His hard work has paid off,” said CAL head football coach, Stefan LeFors.
Pete and Ange Popovich, John’s parents, sat proudly beside him as he thanked friends, coaches, and teammates for supporting him. John singled out his brother Peter for starting his athletic career and training with him.
“Today is a big day for John and a big day of gratitude for our family,” said Pete Popovich. “We are so thankful to CAL and the joy this school has brought. It’s been wonderful to see coaches, teachers, and staff who live out the motto of the school. Thank you Coach LeFors for living out your faith and helping these young men know Christ.”
John also made official visits to Indianapolis and Indiana State before choosing SE Missouri. Popovich said, “SE Missouri was a good fit academically and athletically. I really like the campus and coaches.”
John’s football achievements include All district team (2011, 2012), Defensive MVP (2012), Team Captain (2012), and the Coaches Award at the Louisville East/West All Star Game. He looks forward to playing for the Redhawks next year and plans on majoring in Business.
Intramural Basketball Games Cancelled
All games for intramural basketball are cancelled for today (2-2-13).
Girls & Boys Basketball Games Cancelled
The Girls basketball LIT has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled due to weather and travel conditions.
Tonight’s (2-1-13) Boys’ basketball game against DeSales has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for February 11th at 7:30pm at DeSales High School.
China Dow Scores 2,000 Points!
Congratulations to senior girls’ basketball player, China Dow for becoming the first CAL player to reach 2,000 points on Tuesday night. China ended the game with 33 points against Sacred Heart for a 59-50 CAL win. Dow has also been nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Games in April. China has committed to play basketball at Middle Tennessee University next fall.
Spring Sports Registration Now Available Online
Dear Christian Academy Families:
We will be doing our Spring athletic registrations and fees online! 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. (Spring Intramural online registration will be in February)
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 website. 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 February 15.
Sport Grades
Boys Baseball 5-12
Girls Softball 5-12
Boys Lacrosse 5-12
Girls Lacrosse 5-12
Boys Track and Field 6-12
Girls Track and Field 6-12
Boys Tennis 9-12
Girls Tennis 9-12
Boys Soccer 6-8
Girls Soccer 6-8
Boys Golf 6-8
Girls Golf 5-8
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Please follow the instructions below for your registration.
1. Click here to register.
2. Click Sign In. 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. After doing so, you will need to Sign Out, close your browser, and begin step 1 again to be linked to the spring sports registration.)
3. Complete the Spring Sports Form for all students interested in playing a spring middle school/high school sport before paying the athletic fee(s).
4. Click the Start link for the Spring Sports 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 theAthletic Director 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
CAL Hosts Special Olympics Basketball League
Christian Academy of Louisville is currently hosting the Special Olympics Basketball League on Wednesday evenings throughout January and February. CAL has hosted the league, which includes 19 teams from Louisville and surrounding counties, for the past 10 years. Former CAL high school girls’ Health and PE teacher,Valerie Cook, was the league director prior to moving to China last year to teach English.
“We rely heavily on high school volunteers for gym set-up, score keeping, clock, gym management, and concession stand workers… many of whom are finishing their 4th year as volunteers. It’s so fulfilling to see how our high school students interact with the athletes,” said English Station Elementary Principal and League Director, Rebecca Thompson.
“Being able to serve not only humbles me, it excites me and I can hardly wait for the next game,” said CAL senior, Ryan Long, who has volunteered with Special Olympics for 4 years. “After serving with them for four years, I can easily say that the athletes that participate in Special Olympics Basketball are the kindest human beings I’ve ever come into contact with as well as some of the most athletic.”
The league state tournament is held the 2nd weekend of March in Louisville and concludes with a dance for the athletes that CAL will host on Saturday, March 9th. Games are held in the red and blue gyms at the English Station campus every Wednesday in January and February from 6:00-8:00. Come out and share in the excitement!
Rod Tabb Spirit Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Christian Academy of Louisville is pleased to accept nominations for the Rodman Tabb Spirit Award.
Mr. Tabb was Christian Academy’s most loyal and faithful fan. His years of dedication, service, and support to CAL as a Guidance Counselor and unwavering support of Centurion Athletics serve as the foundation as we remember CAL’s greatest fan. Rarely could a Centurion athlete compete without Mr. Tabb being in attendance and never could a Centurion athletic contest be held without him knowing the outcome.
The Rodman Tabb Spirit Award was created to honor and recognize supporters, coaches, and
participants in CAL Athletics who have demonstrated their allegiance to Centurion Sports through faithfulness, sacrifice, service and Christian values. This award recognizes those who cherish and value CAL Athletics the way Mr. Tabb did – with enthusiasm, joy, love and honor. Athletic competition is based on preparation, dedication, sacrifice and effort and these traits are what help us develop into the servants God has called us to be. Rodman Tabb exemplified each of these characteristics, selflessly giving of his time to encourage and cheer on thousands of Centurion athletes.
The Rodman Tabb Spirit Award is given annually to the supporter, coach, staff member, or athlete who has exemplified the traits that Mr. Tabb taught us in supporting our sports teams.
Nomination Criteria:
• The award is meant to recognize multiple years of service to Christian Academy Athletics.
• It is an award of recognition, encouragement, faithfulness, and service.
• Nominees are submitted to the Athletic Office and selected leaders will review all nominees and make the final decision of the award recipient.
• Each nomination should include a detailed description of the nominee’s contribution to CAL Athletics.
• Nominations can be submitted by CAL students, staff, and supporters.
• Nominations must be submitted to the Athletic Office by January 27th, 2013.
The award will be presented at the Senior Night Basketball game on February 9th, 2013.
Past Recipients:
2005-06 Rodman Tabb 2008-09 Darci Scott 2011-12 Cindy Anderson
2006-07 Cary Rice 2009-10 Derrick Dixon
2007-08 Susan West 2010-11 Bill McKinley
CAL Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball Qualify for LIT
Congratulations to the CAL Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams for making the Louisville International Tournament (LIT). The Lady Centurions ranked 5th in the Region 7 Litkenhous ratings while the Boys’ team ranked 7th.
Women’s Swimming Continues Undefeated Season
Congratulations to the Women’s Swim Team as they continue their UNDEFEATED SEASON! The women won the meet against all 3 Oldham County Schools on Nov. 30th, and followed the next day with wins over Collegiate and Eastern. The Men’s Swim Team also won the double dual against Eastern and Collegiate, while also beating all three Oldham County Schools.
“Our men’s victory over North Oldham was a nice feat, as we have been beaten by them 2 times already this season. It was a wonderful team effort. All our men really stepped up!!!” said head coach Amy Albiero.
On Saturday, Dec. 15th, our women won the Eastern Holiday Care A Van Meet, while the men came in 2nd to Ballard. All our relays proved very strong, and I was extremely excited for first time event winner, Jordan Paulson, in the 50 Backstroke.
Competition will resume in January for the Centurions! GO CAL!
An Early Christmas Gift for CAL Athletics
Dear Athletic Parents,
We have received a Christmas gift we would like to share with you! An anonymous donor has stepped forward and generously offered to match donations so that we may finish funding the Softball Lights Campaign before May 1, 2013. As many of you know, we must secure the funds to finish this project by next May in order to hit the Title IX deadline.
Our softball student athletes are working very hard to raise funds, but they need everyone’s help to raise the remaining $30,000 needed to fully fund this project. The donor is willing to match donations up to $15,000, which would get us to our $30,000 goal. As an athletic family, we need everyone to come together to support this project. The is not just a softball team project – this effort touches the entire athletic family as our highest fundraising priority and we cannot move on to other projects until this is complete.
Please consider a tax deductible gift today that will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Together, we can raise $15,000 by May 1. No gift is too small, and every gift will make an impact.
To make a pledge or donation online visit www.caschools.us/english-station-softball-lights. You can also mail in your contributions directly to us. The Development Office will be staffed during the holiday break to process year end gifts for tax purposes.
We want you to know how thankful we are to have such a wonderful group of parents to partner with.Merry Christmas!
Please feel free to contact Jenny Druschke in the Development Department with any questions at 753-4524 or [email protected] .
Darin Long, Ed.S
Director of Athletics
Christian Academy School System
Kentucky Campuses