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The athletics news "archives" includes news and articles from prior school years at Calvary Christian School.

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Highlights from 2006-2007

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Varsity Golf Team To Play in STATE Tournament

The CCS varsity golf team will play in the STATE tournament on Monday, May 7 , after placing 3rd in the region tournament this week. Tee off is at 8:00 am at the Dublin Country Club in Dublin, Georgia.

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Varsity Soccer Team Goes to State!

Congratulations to the Lady Knight's varsity girls soccer team who made it to the state playoffs in St. Simons, Georgia.

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Varsity Baseball Team To Play in State Playoffs

The CCS Knights varsity baseball team has made the state playoffs and will play in Dublin, Georgia, on Tuesday, April 24. This is a best 2 out of 3 series. The Knights will take on Trinity Christian in the first round beginning at 2:30 pm. Game 2 will begin 15 minutes after game 1. The final game will be played Wednesday, April 25, at 4:00 pm.

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In the Spotlight . . .

Scenes from a recent JV soccer game.

	JV Soccer!

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In the Spotlight . . .

Scenes from a recent varsity soccer game.

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In the Spotlight . . .

CCS baseball season is in full swing. Below are photos of the first varsity home game of the season played on the newly renovated baseball field after a tornado ravaged the campus and destroyed the field a few weeks ago. The knights defeated opponent Holy Spirit Prep School of Atlanta with a shutout score of 10-0.

Way to go Knights!

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In the Spotlight . . .

Come out to newly renovated baseball field to see some great
JV baseball this season.

Photos submitted by Channa Moore

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Before	After

Baseball Field to be "Back in Use" March 19th

The CCS athletic field that was damaged by the tornado will be fully repaired and in operation by March 19. So, come on out and support our JV baseball team on Monday (19th) at 4:00 pm and Varsity team on Tuesday (20th) at 4:00 at CCS.

Special thanks to Tommy Montgomery and his fence company Creative Fence Designs for the speedy recovery and excellent work in making these repairs.

Creative Fence Designs >>

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In the Spotlight . . .

Come out to Cooper Creek Tennis Center to see some great
CCS tennis this season.

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CCS golf season is underway . . .

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Lady Knights Finish Season at State Tournament

The CCS varsity Lady Knights finished 4th place in the region tournament with one win over Furtah Prep, and losses to Pinecrest Academy and Arlington Christian. This effort qualified them for the AA State Tournament with an opening round game on Wednesday at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Georgia. "Congratulations to the team as they began the season with only 6 players as injuries hit the team," said Coach John Tucker. "Inspite of this, they finished the season strong!" Coach Tucker's goal for the team before the season was to finish in the top four and make it to State, and they did!

Way to Go Lady Knights!!!

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Photo submitted byPhillip Blackmon

Three CCS wrestlers were the first from Calvary to qualify for the STATE wrestling meet in Perry, Georgia, on February 2-3, 2007.

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In the Spotlight . . . Intramural basketball

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In the Spotlight . . . Varsity Wrestling

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In the Spotlight . . . JV Wrestling

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In the Spotlight . . . Intramural Soccer

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   Cross Country Wraps Up Season

Congratulations to CCS senior Ali Rieger for ending her last season in CCS cross country by placing All-State. Other accomplishments of the team this season included Taylor Glenn and Anna Cook both receiving "Most Improved" awards for knocking over three minutes off their times from the first to the last meets of the season! Morgan Stubblefield received the "Total Release" award for her perseverance and determination, and Ali received the "Calvary Award" for her accomplishments. Awards were presented at Monday's sports awards ceremony at CCS. Congratulations to all of our cross country runners!

"...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1

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Varsity Volleyball Goes to State Tournament

The Calvary Varsity Lady Knights played their greatest volleyball match of the season against Atlanta Girls School in the State Volleyball Tournament in Augusta last Friday. They played three games against Atlanta Girls School with the score being tied at "25 all" twice, but lost the hard-fought match to the Atlanta team.The varsity girls is made up of 7 sophomores and 1 junior returning next year which paints a bright future.

Way to Go Lady Knights!

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Varsity Soccer Goes to State Tournament

Our CCS varsity boys soccer team concluded their season with a very hard-fought loss to Trinity Christian, 2-1, in the state playoffs in Dublin, Tuesday. Charlie Cochran scored the lone goal for CCS, and the guys knocked on the door up until the last second! Congratulations for a well-played season!

Way to Go Knights!

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Congratulations to Calvary's 4th place regional cross-country winners! The 4AA cross country meet was Saturday, October 7th at Heritage school in Newnan.

Ali Rieger places 4th in Girls Varsity, and Morgan Stubblefield placed 4th in JV girls. We are proud of you!

Way to Go "Cross Country" Knights!

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In the Spotlight . . . Middle School Soccer

Photos submitted by Anne Webb

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In the Spotlight . . . Intramural Football

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In the Spotlight . . .

CCS alumni returned to play the current CCS Varsity Soccer team in a recent soccer match.




Photos submitted by Terri Sizemore

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New Sideline Chairs Dedicated During Ceremony

Brand new NBA-style sideline chairs were dedicated to the school during a special dinner and dedication ceremony held in the gymnasium on August 28. The purchase of the chairs was made possible through the "Leave Your Legacy" campaign sponsored by the CCS Athletics Booster Club.

The chairs were purchased for $115 each by several CCS families and individuals who purchased them in honor of, or in memory of, a special loved one. Each chair has an engraved plaque on the back to commemorate the loved one. The booster club would like to thank each of these families who made the purchase possible.

As part of the ceremony the booster club dedicated one of the chairs in honor of Linda Carr. "Linda has been an active part of Calvary athletics for a number of years," says Booster Club President Mark Walker, "Her service and dedication to the booster club has been unmatched and she has truly shown her love for Calvary Christian School over and over again." The Carrs have two sons, David and Peter who graduated from CCS.

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In the Spotlight . . .

Fans of all sizes turned out for Saturday's varsity soccer game at CYSA field. All home soccer games will be played at CYSA field on Woodruff Farm Road this year. Come out and support YOUR team! Go Knights!

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In the Spotlight . . . Middle School Softball

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CCS Welcomes New Volleyball Coaches

Josh & Rachel Marsh JV Girls	Mary Beth Young Varsity Girls

The CCS Athletics Department is pleased to announce the appointment of three new volleyball coaches for this year.

Josh and Rachel Marsh are the new JV girls coaches. Together they bring with them over 15 years experience in volleyball at the college level, Rachel having played for the College of Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina, and Josh having competed in "club ball" in California. Both Josh and Rachel are currently compete in "beach" volleyball tournaments across the Southeastern U.S. "We are very excited to be a part of the volleyball program at Calvary Christian School," says Coach Rachel. "The girls are very motivated and we're confident we'll have a great season." When not coaching volleyball, Josh serves as Sergeant 1st Class in the U.S. Army, and Rachel works in sales for TSYS. They have been married for two years and are the proud parents of one child, 3-month-old "Molly Elizabeth."Mary Beth Young is coaching our varsity girls team this year. She brings with her four years of volleyball coaching experience on the JH, JV, and varsity levels. She has coached volleyball and physical education, led volleyball camps, and taught at several Christian Schools, most recently for Seffner Christian Academy in Seffner, Florida.

Coach Young graduated from Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Florida in 2003, where she earned her B.S. degree in psychology with a minor in Bible and education. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, she also teaches middle school history at CCS. Mary Beth is recently married to husband, Jeremy, who serves as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

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In the Spotlight . . .Varsity Boys Soccer

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In the Spotlight . . . JV Girls Volleyball

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In the Spotlight . . . Varsity Girls Volleyball


The varsity girls opened their season with a win during the first match of Saturday's volleyball tri-match. JV coach Josh Marsh, who substituted for varsity coach Mary Beth Young who could not be present, led the girls to their victory over Sherwood Christian of Albany. Way to go Lady Knights!

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Highlights from 2005-2006

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Congratulations to CCS athletes Brandon Robinson and Ali Rieger for being nominated for FCA Athletes of the year at the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes awards banquet. Ali Rieger was named co-winner of the FCA Female Athlete of the year.

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Varsity Golf Team Goes to State!

The CCS varsity golf team placed third in the regional tournament on Monday at White Oak in Newnan, Georgia, qualifying them to compete for the state title in Dublin, Georgia, Monday, May 8.

Scores were: Jeremy Gordon, 84; Rhoades Sturkie, 87; Ryan Lynch, 95; Andy Norris, 96; and Will Helms, 100.

Congratulations to Andy Norris who shot the lowest score for CCS at the GISA State Golf Tournament on May 8.

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In the Spotlight . . .

CCS's four Senior varsity baseball players were recognized and honored at a recent baseball game.

Photo Submitted by Reynold Price

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In the Spotlight . . .

Scenes from Thursday's varsity baseball game..

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CCS golfers in action at Bull Creek golf course...

photos submitted by Renee Sturkie

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Girls in action! Recent JV soccer game...

photos submitted by Denise Morris

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CCS Athletes Receive Media Attention

A media press conference took place at CCS on Wednesday, April 12, in the Student Center. Ette Ndem and Evan Price signed national letters of intent to play basketball for Columbus State University. Also, Brandon Robinson accepted an academic scholarship to Lagrange College and will be playing on their varsity soccer team. The coverage was aired on local TV news broadcasts that evening.

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In the Spotlight . . .

Recent JV baseball game...

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CCS tennis team in action at Cooper Creek Park.

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CCS has added both varsity and JV girls soccer this season. Scenes from a recent varsity game...

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Baseball season is underway. Scenes from a recent JV game...

Photos submitted by Cindy Cottle.

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CCS Basketball Players to Play in All-Star Game

Two members of the Calvary Knights varsity boys basketball team were recently selected to the All-State GISA basketball team. Ette Ndem and Evan Price will play in the All-Star game at Stratford Academy in Macon against the South Carolina state all-stars on March 11.

Ette, Evan, and John Ross were also selected for the Region 4AA All-Region team. Jennifer Dickerson was selected to the the All-Region team for the girls.

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Knights End "History Making" Season at GISA State Championship

The CCS Knights varsity boys basketball team closed out its' most successful season ever with a runner up finish in the GISA AA playoffs. Despite a tremendous effort the Knights fell to Pinewood Christian Academy by a score of 32-31 in the state championship final game on Saturday.

The Knights, who finished with an outstanding 28-4 for the season, were led by 5 seniors: Kenny Jordan, Ette Ndem, Evan Price, Jon Ross, and Kevin Williams. The Knights conducted themselves with character and class through out the season in victory and in defeat. They have represented our school, their families, and the Lord well.

The team was led by the capable coaching of Head Coach Steve Smithwick and Assistant Coach Grant Smithwick.

CCS is proud of you!

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Scenes from the GISA State Championship Game

Photos submitted byEke Brown.

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Varsity Boys Finish with Perfect 16-0 Record!

The CCS varsity boys basketball team just completed the regular season with a perfect 16-0 region record and were 22-3 overall for the year. The team is ranked #1 in the GISA AA poll.

In addition, Coach Steve Smithwick has just been selected as "Coach of the Year" in Region 4AA.

Congratulations Coach Steve!

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   99 Goals!

CCS senior Brandon Robinson was honored for outstanding achievement during the recent homecoming games. Athletic Director John Tucker expounded on Brandon's academic excellence, spiritual leadership, and athletic accomplishments while at CCS.

During the four years that Brandon played soccer at Calvary he scored 99 goals and received the all-region and all-state awards, and other recognitions.

"The highlight for me was seeing Brandon score the winning  goal during the 2005 semi-final game," said John Tucker. "I asked Brandon what was going through his mind as he approached the ball for that kick and his response was 'I was thinking, this is what I've worked for all these years.'"

Brandon received a trophy of recognition for his accomplishments both on and off the field. In addition, Brandon's # 9 jersey that he wore for the past 4 years was retired and will be displayed in the CCS trophy case as an inspiration to Calvary's future athletes.

Pictured above are Brandon Robinson, his parents Darrell and Betty Robinson, brothers Alex and Eric, CCS headmaster Len McWilliams, athletic director John Tucker, and high school principal Jim Kincaid.

*names posted with permission

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Knights Finish Outstanding Season in State Finals

The CCS varsity soccer team finished an outstanding season with a 3-1 loss to Frederica Academy in the soccer state final match on Saturday in a heavily contested game. John Ross scored a goal in the first half to take Calvary into half time with a 1-1 tie.

The Knights earlier clinched the GISA region championship title which took them to the state playoffs where they earned the state runners-up title. Captain Brandon Robinson concluded his four years of soccer with 99 career goals as a Knight.

"It was a great time and congrats to our varsity soccer team," said Athletic Director John Tucker.

All region Knights and all state Knights will be honored at our Fall sports Awards Dinner on November 8.

Way to go Knights . . . for a fantastic season!!

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Knights Advance in State Tournament

Our boys varsity soccer team won their semi-final game on Wednesday against Westminster Christian at the state playoffs in Macon. The win advances them in the state finals.

Our team played a fantastic game! The score was 0 to 0 after regulation time so they played two 10-minute overtimes and finally won in a "shoot out" with Ryan Lynch, Evan Price, John Ross and Brandon Robinson scoring goals for Calvary. Goalie Kyle Adair stopped two of their 4 shots. Official final score: 1-0

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Soccer Pics from Tuesday's Win

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Rieger Places 4th in State


Congratulations to Ali Rieger for placing 4^th in the state cross-country meet in Macon at the Georgia Children’s Home on Saturday, October 23. Ali, along with Sarah Morris and Robert McAlister, represented our school well. Calvary is proud of these young people who endure a sport that is so very self-motivating.

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Volleyball Finishes Season in State Tournament

The CCS varsity girls volleyball team concluded their season on Wednesday in Atlanta with a hard fought loss to Providence School 3-2 at the State tournament. The last game went down to the wire with the entire Calvary team giving it all they could in a 2 point loss. We are proud of our Calvary volleyball season.

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Rieger Places 2nd in Region Meet
Congratulations to CCS Junior Ali Rieger for placing 2^nd in the Regional cross country meet Wednesday, October 5, at Heritage School. Robert McAlister, Sarah Morris, and Ali Rieger will all compete in the State meet on October 22, at the Georgia Children’s Home in Macon.

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CCS Athletes Nominated for Heisman Award Congratulations to CCS Senior athletes Charity Williamson and Brandon Robinson who were recently nominated for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Charity plays varsity softball and basketball for CCS and Brandon plays varsity soccer. Each year high schools have the opportunity to nominate one male and one female athlete/scholar from the Senior class based on their excellence in the classroom, on the field, and within their communities.

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CCS Athletic Director Honored

CCS Athletic Director John Tucker was humbly surprised when he was recently presented a "Patriotic Employer" award from the US National Guard and Reserve. The award program recognizes deserving employers whose support and good will are important to retaining highly skilled and qualified members of the Guard and Reserve. 

Coach Tucker was nominated by CCS soccer coach Sgt. Dan Muns who is currently stationed at Camp Stryker in Baghdad. The award was presented by Army National Guard Liaison
MSG Thomas Sznura at last week's pep rally. Muns' wife, Angela, attended the presentation and read a letter to Coach Tucker written by Dan.

Dan Muns is our varsity boys and girls soccer coach and will be back in July 2006 to resume his coaching responsibilities at CCS.

Pictured Above:
Top Right: SGTErin Martin, MSG Tom Sznura, John Tucker, Angela Muns, SSG Calvin Woods, SPC Karl Kullerud.
Bottom Left: John and Darlene Tucker

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