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Varsity Girls’ Softball Team Wins Championship Title, Varsity Boys’ Baseball Finishes in 2nd Place

The ACS Varsity Girls’ Softball Team won the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference title on Saturday, May 28, defeating Pilgrim Academy 15-8 and finishing the season undefeated with a 12-0 record. The ACS Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team faced off against Pilgrim Academy in the title match and lost 6-3, finishing the season in 2nd place.

In the Championship Softball game, the Lady Cougars powered back from a 5-0 deficit in the 3rd inning to finish strong. Sophomore shortstop Evangelina Kim was on fire on offense, going 3 for 3 with a triple and a double. Senior outfielder Ang Eggie had two hits, including a double. Freshman pitcher Ava Nixon pitched a complete game with two strikeouts and she also singled.

After the victory, Kim was awarded the TSCAC Most Valuable Player award and head coach Dara Kimmerley, in her 8th year at the helm, received the TSCAC Coach of the Year Award. Junior 1st baseman Maddie DeNick, Kim, and freshman catcher Taylor Sutton were selected as first team TSCAC All-Stars. Nixon and junior 3rd baseman Paige Noble were named to the second team All-Stars.

“This was such a special and memorable season,” Kimmerley said. “Our pitcher and catcher were both freshmen and we had just one senior on the team, but everyone worked very hard and never gave up. This was a team effort and I’m so proud and thankful for each and every player.”

The Boys’ Varsity Baseball team came within striking distance of a win at the top of the 7th inning in their championship match against Pilgrim Academy.  The bases were loaded, with two outs, and sophomore pitcher John Hannum hit a long ball to centerfield, but it was caught, ending the rally.

In the conference awards ceremony, head coach Gus Casey received the TSCAC Coach of the Year Award and five ACS baseball players were named TSCAC All-Stars. The All-Stars, pictured below from left are: freshman outfielder James Papanikolaou (2nd team),  freshman shortstop/pitcher Charlie Costello (1st team), junior 3rd baseman Rob Barberio (2nd team), senior catcher Eric VonColln (1st team), and sophomore pitcher John Hannum (1st team).

The Lady Cougars also paid a special tribute to a young softball player named Parker Henderson in Yukon, Oklahoma who is battling leukemia. The team wore a #45 on their arms in support of Parker.  Thanks to a connection facilitated by catcher Taylor Sutton’s  parents, the Lady Cougars reached out to Parker during the season, sending her a care package, including a softball signed by the team, and letters of encouragement.  Photos of the team after the game, showing the players with the #45 on their arms, were sent to Parker as well.

We’re so proud of the hard work and exceptional effort from all our players throughout the season. Thank you to Varsity Baseball Head Coach Casey and Varsity Softball Head Coach Kimmerley for your dedication and commitment to excellence.

 

 

Varsity Baseball, Softball Teams Heading into TSCAC Championship Games this Saturday; Seniors Honored at May 19 Home Games

The undefeated ACS Varsity Girls’ Softball team and 2nd-seeded ACS Varsity Boys’ Baseball team have both advanced to play in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference (TSCAC) Championship Games this Saturday, May 28. ACS is hosting the TSCAC Finals so come out and cheer for our Cougars! The ACS Varsity Girls, under head coach Dara Kimmerley, will play the Pilgrim Academy Varsity Girls at 1 p.m. The Varsity Boys, under head coach Gus Casey, will play the Pilgrim Academy Boys at 3 p.m.

To advance to the championship round, the ACS Softball team played King’s Christian School on Tuesday in the TSCAC semi-final playoffs and won 17-2. On the same day, the ACS Baseball team beat Calvary Academy 9-1. The prior week, senior players on both teams and their parents were recognized and honored in a ceremony on May 19 prior to home games against Pilgrim Academy.

Both teams went on to win their games.  We look forward to seeing our seniors and the contributions they will make in the championship games on Saturday — Angela Eggie, outfielder on our softball team, and outfielder Cole Lewis, outfielder Quinn Schrag, outfielder Josh Schlundt, and catcher Eric VonCollon on our baseball team.

 

Batters Up! Varsity Baseball, Softball Seasons Get Underway

The Varsity Baseball and Softball seasons are underway with the Varsity Softball team winning its first four Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference games and the Varsity Boys’ team posting a 1-1 record in the conference before the Easter break.

The Varsity Girls’ Softball Team finished in second place last year and is looking to be a conference contender again this year.  On April 14, ACS played at home against Pilgrim Academy, who was in first place last season. ACS beat Pilgrim 13-12 in a game that saw every player contribute on offense and defense.

“Our girls will be very competitive this season and I’m excited about the strong contributions from some of our new players, especially freshman pitcher Ava Nixon,” said staff member Dara Kimmerley, in her ninth year as head coach. She is assisted by Kaylee Breunig, Lori Pearson, and Terry Vogel.

Top hitters so far this season are center fielder Maddie DeNick,  shortstop Evangelina Kim, 1st baseman Alli Lushina, 3rd baseman Paige Noble, and catcher Taylor Sutton. The team’s only loss was to Our Lady of Mercy Academy, 10-2, in a non-conference game on April 2. Starting pitcher Ava Nixon is throwing strong from the mound, with six strikeouts in the March 31 game against Kings Christian School, which ACS won 12-2. She had 10 strikeouts in the April 5 game against Cumberland Christian, which ACS won 21-1, and 4 strikeouts in the game against Pilgrim Academy.

The 17 members of the Varsity Softball Team are: Isabell Alford, Kaia Barbour, Sophia Costello, Maddie DeNick, Rebecca DiMaio, Angela Eggie, Vera Huff, Dayeon Jang, Lauren Kent, Evangelina Kim, Alli Lushina, Ava Nixon, Reyna Lewis, Paige Noble, Allison Schlundt, Summer Scott, and Taylor Sutton.

The Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team is led by head Gus Casey, in his second year at the helm. He is assisted by Rob Barberio, Ben Chapman, and Frank Hannum. The Varsity Boys’ team finished in second place last year and Casey has an optimistic outlook for this season, with the overall goal of “building good men of God and a good baseball program that the community gets excited about to come watch.”  ACS won its first game of the season against Cumberland Christian School and lost 8-1 at home on April 14 to Pilgrim Academy.

The 14 members of the Varsity Baseball Team are: Robby Barberio, Charlie Costello, John Hannum, Richie Jackson, Cole Lewis, Cruz Lewis, Nathan Mills, James Papanikolaou, Seth Phillips, Adam Schlundt, Josh Schlundt, Quinn Schrag, Eric VonColln, and Gary Wyckoff.

Check the Athletic Calendar on the ACS website or ACS App for all upcoming game schedules.

Photo Credit: Mia Liggins