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Kelsi Pardue (Allen County-Scottsville, Ky) and Allison Foster were both named to the MaxPreps.com All-American softball team. Kelsi was named to the first team and Allison was named to the second team. Both players also made the MaxPreps Medium School First Team All-American.

Allison’s awards include Gatorade State Player of the Year and Coaches Association All-State Division 2 Team.  She had committed to play softball for the Knights at Bellarmine University.

Allison’s Stats are as follows:  .500 batting average, 10 home runs, 39 runs, 31 RBI, 46 career triples, 24-6 record, 0.80 ERA, 302 strikeouts, 176 innings pitched.

Congratulations Allison!

For the 3rd consecutive year, The John CalipariSatellite Camp Tour stopped and set up camp at Christian Academy of Louisville’s English Station campus. From Boone County to Bowling Green, the camp tour is making its way through the commonwealth during the month of June. The 2012 summer tour includes 9 stops throughout the state.

“This is really the only school we come back to every year. People ask us why we keep coming back to the same school and it’s because these kids are the best and really want to be here,” said Calipari.

Over 300 campers, grades K-12, filled CAL’s red and blue gyms to learn drills taught by UK Assistant Coaches, Kenny Payne and John Robic, as well as UK staff and players Kyle Wiltjer and Jon Hood. . “We do these camps so that we can spend time with the people throughout our state,” said Calipari.

Hundreds of campers lined the perimeter of the Centurion’s blue gym to get autographs and pictures with Coach Calipari and the Championship trophy. “I’m not sure if these camps are more for the kids or the parents,” joked Calipari.

Coach Calipari offered encouraging words to campers and practical skills to propel them to be the next generation of Wildcat players. The Tour ends today with stops in Nelson County and Bowling Green.

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In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade  Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS, named Allison Foster of Christian Academy its 2011-12 Gatorade Kentucky Softball Player of the Year.  The award, which recognizes not only athletic excellence,but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field.

Foster, a 5-foot-6 senior pitcher and outfielder, batted .500 with 10 home runs, 39 runs scored and 31 RBIs this past season, leading the Centurions (28-8) to the 7th Region quarterfinals.  Foster also set the KY state record for career triples with 46.

In the circle, she was 24-6 with a 0.80 ERA and 302 strikeouts in 176 innings pitched.  Allison has signed to play with Bellarmine University.

The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball and boys and girls track and field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport.  The selection process is administered by ESPNHS and the Gatorade high school sports leadership team, which work with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.

The Christian Academy Middle School Varsity Baseball Centurions rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Johnson Traditional Middle School, 3-2, to win the Greater Louisville Middle School Varsity baseball
championship!!

The game was played this past Saturday, May 19, at the University of Louisville’s Jim Patterson Stadium.
With the Centurions trailing 2-1 entering the bottom of the fifth inning, Paul Haupt led off with a single to left. Clay Davis was hit by a pitch and after Johnson replaced pitchers, Scott Wright singled to center to load the bases with no one out. CAL tied the game at 2-2 when David Parks hit into a force play at second base, scoring Haupt from third. Parks stole second, but Evan Wilson grounded into a fielder’s choice when the shortstop threw home to retire Grant Harmon (running for catcher Davis) at the plate for the second out of the inning. Parks advanced to third on the play.

Wilson stole second and Derek Holland walked to load the bases with two outs. Luke Price then grounded a single into centerfield on an 0-2 pitch to give the Centurions the 3-2 lead in what proved to be the final margin.

Centurions hurler Dylan Sexton pitched a terrific game, going the distance, scattering seven hits over seven innings, walking only one batter (an intentional walk) and striking out five. He retired 12 of the last 13 batters he faced in the game. The game ended with Haupt making a spectacular catch on a short fly into left field, catching the ball with outstretched arms and on the run with his back to homeplate.

Johnson scored first in the game, plating two runs in the top of the second inning and holding that 2-0 lead through the middle of the fourth. CAL got on the board in their half of the fourth inning when Wright led off with a single to center and Parks sacrificed him to second base. Ben Viola drew a walk and Holland reached base when Johnson’s pitcher threw errantly to first base after fielding his bunt, loading the bases with one out. Garrett McIntire flied to left field before Blake Carlisle singled to center to score Wright with the Centurions’ first run.

The Centurions had qualified for the championship game by defeating Conway Middle School, 10-1, in the semifinals on Monday evening in a game played at Christian Academy. CAL never trailed in the game, scoring in every inning except the fifth and sealing the game with a big five-run sixth. Pitchers Scott Wright and Dylan Sexton combined on a no-hitter, striking out ten, as they kept the opposing team in check with Conway scoring their only run in the sixth inning after falling behind, 5-0.

CAL scored their 10 runs on only five hits, taking advantage of seven Conway walks and three hit batsman while converting five sacrifices in the game. The Centurions’ five-run sixth inning came without the advantage of a single CAL hit. Parks had two hits in the game for CAL with Carlisle, Wright, and Holland also collecting singles. Carlisle and Davis each had two runs batted in.

The CAL Middle School Varsity team finished the season 14-1, winning their final 13 consecutive games. Coach Steve Viola’s squad outscored their opponents, 106-38, over the course of the season. The two championship finalists made an inspiring statement at game’s end, meeting at the pitcher’s mound for a postgame prayer before the championship trophies were distributed.

Kristen Shaffer Signs with University of Louisville

Senior, Kristen Shaffer, signed a letter of intent on Tuesday, May 16th to cheer at the University of Louisville. Shaffer has cheered since 6th grade at CAL and has received the All-American Award her senior year, as well as the All-Star Award for four years. Two hundred and fifty people tried out for this year’s UL cheerleading team. Kristen was chosen as one of 24 women along with 24 men to complete the coed squad.

“I have wanted to cheer for UL since I was a little girl. Everyone in my family is a big UL fan and this is all I have ever wanted,” said Shaffer.

Shaffer’s first cheerleading coach, Sally Parks, said, “I have so much I could say about Kristen. For such a tiny person, she has one of the biggest hearts. I’ve watched the kind of person she is in front of people and when no one is watching. Kristen brings her light wherever she goes and I am so excited for all the paths God is sending her on.”

The National Cheerleading Association (NCA) came to watch Kristen perform at a CAL practice and asked her to become an NCA director. Schaffer filled out all the paperwork but was unable to participate due to her age.

“I know that this is a dream come true for Kristen. It has been an honor to coach her. I’ve only been able to coach her for one year, but what an amazing year it has been,” said head CAL cheerleading coach, Marletta Firman. Coach Firman also cheered for UL in 1995.

Kristen’s parents, Phil and Donna Shaffer, were overwhelmed and thankful for the amount of support given to Kristen. Mrs. Shaffer presented Kristen with a Varsity Letter from her great aunt from her time spent cheering at UL in 1958. “This has been a long time coming. God has a plan for Krissy and we hope she will embrace it and have fun with it,” said Mr. Shaffer.

“I want to thank the CAL athletic department and their support of the cheerleading program. It has offered Kristen the opportunity to excel at her sport. I am grateful to all of her coaches for helping to mold her spiritually and athletically,” said Mrs. Shaffer.

Kristen concluded the ceremony by thanking all her coaches who have pushed and encouraged her. Shaffer plans to major in Exercise Science at UL next fall.

Mitchell Moehle Signs to Play Football at Hanover College

Mitchell Moehle, signed a letter of intent on Thursday, May 18th to play football at Hanover College. Moehle has played football for the Centurions since the 5th grade. “I have enjoyed watching Mitchell play. It’s been fun to see how he’s grown as a player,” said CAL Director of Athletics, Darin Long.

“Mitchell always shows the motivation and desire to succeed and it is contagious. I’m glad I got to coach him even if only for one year. The way he’s battled through things is a testament of his will. Hanover is blessed to have him. Mitchell made us a better team and me personally a better person,” said Stefan Lefors, CAL’s head football coach.

Mitchell’s parents, Donna and Mary Ann, spoke about Mitchell’s physical struggles and his determination to push through. “I never thought he would get this far with all of his medical conditions. I can’t wait to see how he will blossom,” said Mr. Moehle.

“Mitchell has been so blessed. No matter what has happened, despite his injuries, he always looked forward to football. We have loved every minute of it,” said Mrs. Moehle.

When asked why he chose Hanover College Mitchell said, “It felt really comfortable meeting with the team and immediately I felt like I belonged.” Teammate, Sean Walker closed the ceremony in prayer after Mitchell thanked everyone for their support. Moehle looks forward to attending Hanover and playing for the Panthers next fall where he plans to be a pre-med major.

Jacqueline Anderson was named “Miss Lacrosse”on Thursday night. She was voted top player by the DI coaches among 8 other players that were nominated.

Jacqueline and Olivia Pierce were also named 1st team KY All State performers for 2012.  It was a great night for these 2 CAL lacrosse players.