Lions Battle Lions Again

This time it was the Asheville Christian Lions who played against the GCA Lions Middle School basketball team on 12/17/07. The final score was GCA 24 - ACA 32.

Middle School Girls Go Down Fighting

The Middle School Girls lost at home to the Asheville Christian Lions. They had to work against a full court press for the first half of the game. Rebecca was the leading scorer with 12 points. She was 6 for 6 from the free throw line. Randi rounded out the score with 2 points. The final score was 14-35.

Lions Battle Lions

The GCA Lions (Boys Middle School) came out victorious over the Anderson Christian Lions in a home game on Friday, December 14th. The final score was 38 - 22.

Middle School Girls Get Their First Win

Tuesday, December 11, the GCA Middle School Girls won at home, defeating Oakbrook Prep 26-10. Rebecca led all scorers with 10 points. Jessica C. followed her with 8 points. Randi, Amanda and Jessica D. also scored.

Middle School Boys battle Oakbrook Prep

In a home game against Oakbrook Prep on Tuesday, December 11th, the Middle School boys team lost 42 - 23. Ivan was high scorer with 11 points, closely followed by Aaron with 9.

JV Boys Win against Guardians

In the 2nd game of the afternoon on 12/10, the JV Boys won against the Easley Home School Guardians 23 - 16. Here's who scored the points:
Ivan 5
Cameron 5
Seth 4
Tanner 3
Bill 3
Isaac 2
Luke 1

Middle School Boys win on 12/10/07

The Middle School Boys basketball team took on the Easley Home School Guardians on Monday, December 10th. It was a close game but the Lions managed to hold on at the end and won by only one point with a score of 24 - 23. Thanks to Sarah for keeping the stats:
Aaron 12
Anthony 7
Ivan 3
Bob 2

Results of Middle School Girls Game 12/7/07

The final score in the Middle School Girls basketball game against Southside Christian on Friday, December 7th was 6 - 37.

Results of JV Boys Basketball Game on 12/7/07

In a 6:15pm game against our neighbors just down Woodruff Road, Southside Christian School, the JV Boys lost 36 - 32.

Thanks to Lee Fenstermaker for coaching and Ashley for taking care of the scorebook.

Here's a summary of who scored the points:

Isaac 14
Ivan 4
Cameron 4
Tanner 4
Luke T. 4
Seth K. 2

Easy Win for the Middle School Boys

The Middle School Boys team had an easy win over the Siloam Eagles in an away game on Tuesday, December 4th. The Lions led the entire game and the final score was 46 - 11. The Eagles had a total of seven players and since three of them had to leave early to perform in the school Christmas program, both teams played with only four players in the fourth quarter. Top scorer for the Lions was Anthony with 15 followed by Stephen with 11, Chad and Aaron each with 6, Micah with 5 and Ivan with 3.

Middle School Girls Take It to Overtime

All I can say is "WOW!" The GCA Middle School Girls Basketball team played a heart stopping game at Siloam Christian School on 12/4. After trailing most of the game, they made it close in the fourth quarter, tying the score more than once. At the buzzer they were down by two and Rebecca was fouled. She hit two free throws to send the game into overtime. After a great effort they lost in the last seconds 23-25. Rebecca led all scorers with 23 points. Great game, girls!

JV Boys Win 37 - 26 against GHS Hurricanes

The JV Boys Basketball team won 37 - 26 against the Greenville Homeschool Hurricanes on Thursday afternoon November 29th. High scorer was Isaac with 14 points. Cameron scored 7, Seth 6, Ivan 6, Luke 3, and Bill 1. Thanks to Ashley for keeping the stats.

Middle School Boys win on 11/29/07

The Middle School Boys Basketball team won easily with a score of 30 - 13 against the Greenville Homeschool Hurricanes in a home game on Thursday, November 29th. Ivan was high scorer with 16 points. Thanks to Sarah for keeping the stats.

Results of JV Boys Basketball Game on 11/27/07

The Lions lost 29 - 38 in a home game on Tuesday, November 27th against the Word of Life Warriors. Here's a summary of who scored points for the Lions:
Isaac 7
Seth 7
Ivan 5
Cameron 3
Bill 3
Luke 2
Tanner 2

JV Boys Win 32 - 23 on 11/19/07

In a game at Easley Christian School, the JV Boys Basketball team won with a score of 32 - 23. High scorer was Isaac with 10 points, followed by Seth with 8 points.

Pep Rally 11/16/07

GCA students and teachers were joined by parents for a pep rally this afternoon from 2:00 - 2:30pm to kick off the start of the basketball season. Each of the three basketball teams were introduced and showed the crowd their basketball skills. Pictured here is Drew as the lion mascot. The pep rally concluded with a reception for the players.

Results of Basketball Games on 11/15/07

The two middle school teams faced Mitchell Road Christian in a home game on Thursday beginning at 4:00pm. The Middle School Boys lost 22 - 39. The high scorer was Isaac with 11 points. The Middle School Girls lost 5 - 36. Rebecca was high scorer with 3 points. Thanks to Jim Spry for securing mattresses to be used as a temporary measure to solve the problem of needing padding for the walls. Thanks to all our great fans who came out to cheer for the Lions! Pictured here are four GCA students - three 1st graders and a 2nd grader - very possibly the boys we'll be watching playing basketball on the court five years from now!

1st Basketball Games netted 1 Win and 1 Loss

In the season opener on Thursday, November 12th, the GCA Lions faced the Spartanburg Eagles in home games. Coached by James Spry and Bob Herviuex the Middle School Boys won in a close game 33 - 31. High scorer was Ivan with 11 points. The JV Boys lost 25 - 35. High scorer was Isaac with 11 points. Thanks to Ashley and Sarah for keeping the scorebook.

Last Soccer Game of the Season 10/18/07

In a home game at Pittman Park which also was the last soccer game of the season, GCA beat Oconee Christian School with a score of 2 - 1. Scoring for the Lions were Luke and Seth. Pictured here is the team at half time.

Basketball Meeting Monday 10/22!

After a great fall season full of boys' soccer and girls' volleyball we are now accepting registrations for our basketball teams. On Monday, October 22 we will be having our basketball meeting at 5:30pm at GCA. We will be fielding a JV boys, middle school boys, and middle school girls team this year.

All interested GCA students and home schoolers should attend. Please email Sandy Reynolds at gcaathletics@gmail.com for more information.

Practices will start October 30th so please turn in the registration forms ASAP!

Last Volleyball Game 10/16

Our last volleyball game was against Hampton Park this past Tuesday. The girls had some nice digs and spikes. They fought hard but were no match for the experienced HP opponent. We lost both games. The season was fun, and we look forward to another great season next year. Go Lions!

Don't forget to sign up and pay for the Volleyball Camp on November 3rd. All JV GCA and Homeschool girls are welcome to join us for a great few hours of skills training. Each girl will receive a t-shirt for coming to the camp. The fee is $30. For more details, email the Athletic Director or GCA office as soon as possible.

Result of Soccer Game 10/16/07

The boys traveled across town to face the Hampton Park Panthers. At the end of the first half, the score was 1 - 1 with Brandon scoring the only goal for the Lions. The Panthers scored 3 more in the second half for a final score of Panthers 4 - Lions 1.

Results of Soccer Game 10/12/07

Fourteen members of the soccer team traveled up to the mountains of North Carolina to face Hendersonville Christian School on Friday evening, 10/12/07.
At the half, the score was HCS 2 - GCA 0. Jordan scored a goal for GCA in the 2nd half, but HCS scored 4 more goals, for a final score of HCS 6 - GCA 1.

The Lions Win Another One on 10/8/07

The Lions came face to face with the Easley Homeschool Guardians for the 2nd time in 10 days, but this time on their home turf at Pittman Park. The score at halftime was Guardians 1, Lions 0. In the second half, Seth and then Brandon scored for the Lions for a final score of Lions 2, Guardians 1.

Tough Soccer Game on 10/5/07

Although it had rained earlier in the day, the weather was great for the 5:00pm game against Greenville Homeschool. The location was picture perfect too. It was the first time we had been to Herdklotz Park off Beverly Road in Greenville and my 6-year-old son was as impressed with the playground as I was with the soccer field. Our guys played well, but with seven seniors on the Greenville Homeschool team, they simply outplayed us. The final score was Greenville Homeschool 2 -GCA 0.

Victorious Volleyball Home Game 10/4

After studying volleyball techniques on an instructional video this past weekend, the GCA ladies had a hard practice this week. We came into our first home game ready for any challenge. In the game, the ladies tried out several of the techniques learned from the video. The GCA ladies were victorious in the first game with a score of 25-13. The second game was also a victory with a score of 25-19. The GCA ladies were so excited to win their first match of the season! We have one more game against Hampton Park Christian School on 10/16. We look forward to a tough match!

Soccer Practice is On for 10/4

The boys soccer practice is still on for this afternoon at Pittman Park. Coach Cik is planning on being there, and the team will practice in the rain unless thunder or lightning begins.

Tough Volleyball Game on 10/1/07

The GCA Ladies played Mitchell Road Christian Academy today. They were by far our toughest opponent. The first game was a hard loss of 25-7. The second game went much better, but the Lions were still defeated 25-23. We look forward to a great home game this Thursday against Mt. Zion Christian School. We hope that all our fans will make their plans to attend and cheer us on.

Basketball Registration is Underway

Greenville Classical Academy is expanding its basketball program by fielding four teams this coming season: A Girls JV Team, a Boys Middle School Team, A Boys JV Team, and a Boys Varsity Team. GCA is currently accepting registrations from home schooled students in 6th - 12th grades to join the GCA students on these teams. Practices will start the week of October 29th and the season will end in mid-February. The fee is $100. For more information contact GCA's Athletic Director, Sandy Reynolds at 354-2815 or gcaathletics@gmail.com . Registration forms are available at the school's website www.GreenvilleClassical.com.

Results of Soccer Game on 9/28

On a warm, sunny Friday afternoon, the GCA Lions played against the Easley Homeschool Guardians on their home field on Red Owens Park. The game went scoreless for most of the 1st half and then Jordan scored with a brilliant shot from the corner of the 18 yard box right over the head of the goalkeeper. In the second half, Seth scored on a breakaway after a great punt by Chad. A 3rd goal was scored by Jamison with an assist from Brandon after a furious onslaught of offensive power. Brandon scored a 4th goal with a drive down the outside on the right. Mark scored the next two goals. The first was on a header with an assist from Brandon on a free kick from the right side line. The last goal was scored after a long continuation of a corner kick. Final score: Lions 6 - Guardians 0.

After the game some of the team members and their families ate together at Zaxby's to celebrate Brandon's 16th birthday. Happy Birthday, Brandon!

Results of Soccer Game on 9/27

The Lions faced Oakbrook Prep on Thursday, 9/27. Because they were facing a middle school, GCA's younger players got more play time than usual. The final score was 4 - 0. Brandon, Joe, Seth, and Bill each scored one goal.

Nailbiting Ladies Volleyball Match on 9/27/07

Our GCA ladies came together for a great set of games today against Oakbrook Prep. The first game was neck and neck with the Knights pulling out a 25-20 win. The second game also went back and forth and contained the longest group of rallies yet. We pulled out several successes due to the girls' great digging and consistent but brutal serves. We experienced our first bunch of aces against a tough opponent. For the first time the GCA ladies won a game 25-23. The last game once again was neck and neck. The awesome GCA ladies lost the final game 15-12. However, the part of the match that I was most proud of was the ladies great attitudes all throughout the game and their desire to pray before the last game that God would get the glory. Our last huddle ended with a final shout from all the girls, "All to the glory of God! Amen!"

Results of Soccer Game on 9/24/07

A larger than normal number of fans came out for a home game at Pittman Park against Hendersonville Christian School. Although officially Fall by the date on the calendar, the temperature made it feel like a hot summer day. At the end of the first half, the score was GCA 0 - HCS 3. In the 2nd half, Jamison scored one goal for GCA, but HCS came back to score two more for a final score of 1 - 5. GCA will face HCS again on October 12th on their home turf. I talked to their coach after the game, and he said he would order cooler weather and peak foliage for our visit.

Results of the Volleyball Game on 9/20/07

The GCA girls came out strong in the game against St. Mary. Immediately they started out with a 6-2 lead. Slowly, after a time out, St. Mary came back to tie the score. We maintained the lead for most of the game. In the end, we lost with a score of 25-21. In the second game, with two powerhouse services and despite a few challenging rallies from the Lions, we were defeated 9-25. Though the second game was a struggle, the overall match was a nail biter! After the game, the St. Mary's coaches commented on thoroughly enjoying the game and praised our girls for an impressive showing for a first year team. Go Lions!

Results of Soccer Game on 9/18/07

On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, the Boys Soccer team faced the Westgate Varsity team on their home turf in Spartanburg. At the end of the first 40-minute half, the score was 2 - 2 with Brandon and Jamison scoring for GCA. Westgate got three more goals in the 2nd half for a final score of GCA 2, Westgate 5.

GCA Girls Volleyball

The hard working GCA ladies are preparing for their third game this Thursday at 4:30 against St. Mary's Catholic. So far they have faced two tough teams and are hoping this next game will produce their first win. Most of the ladies are playing on a team for the first time. Others have a few years of experience on town league teams. Our team captain, Margaret, is a helpful and communicative leader. She and Anna are the team's designated setters. The rest of the girls alternate as diggers and attackers. Our team's primary goal is to communicate to the glory of God on and off the court. Our secondary goals include the following phrases...Serve is the first chance to attack! Second hit is always to the setter! Third hit is always overhand! No ball is ungettable!

Soccer Game Canceled 9/21

The boys soccer game scheduled for Friday, September 21st at Oakwood Christian School in Anderson was canceled due to thunder and heavy rain. As far as we know, no makeup game is planned. The team will oppose each other again on Tuesday, 10/2 at our home turf -- Pittman Park in Greenville.

Updated Boys Soccer Schedule

Click below for an updated Boys Soccer Schedule

Fall Soccer Schedule

Results of Soccer Game 9/7/07

With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 90's, the team arrived in Seneca expecting to play a JV team only to find out that they were playing a varsity team which meant 40 minute halves.

At the end of the first half GCA was leading 1 - 0 with Jamison scoring the goal. Jamison scored again in the 2nd half, but the OCA Warriors came back to tie it 2 - 2. After two 5-minute overtimes, the score was still tied. GCA missed their first of five penalty kicks, but got the last four. OCA got their first four, but missed the last kick. It then went to Sudden Death. GCA was up first and missed, then OCA missed. GCA put one into the goal, and then Seth stopped OCA's 2nd Sudden Death kick to give GCA the win.

Results of Soccer Game 9/4/07

No one scored in the first half. Joe scored for GCA near the end of the 2nd half but Mitchell Road Christian School came back to tie the game 1 - 1.

Great Soccer Photos

Photos of the BreakAway Kickoff Classic Boys Soccer Tournament can be found at

http://www.moss-foto.com/gvs05/index.htm

http://www.moss-foto.com/gvs10/index.htm

Greg Moss does an excellent job at sports photography and has many awesome photos of the GCA boys.

Results of Soccer Game 8/28/07

In our first home game, the GCA Lions took an early lead with Joe scoring two goals early in the first half. Westgate came back to tie it 2 - 2 at the half. Westgate got a penalty kick near the beginning of the second half to make it 2 - 3 and scored one more goal to make the final score Lions 2 - Westgate 4.

Final Results of Soccer Tourney

The GCA Lions won their 2nd game on Saturday against Easley Homeschool with a score of 2 - 1 in Overtime.

The Lions played Hampton Park in the Championship game and lost 0 - 3.

Lions Win First Game on Saturday

The GCA Boys Soccer Team won their first game on Saturday 8/25 against Victory Christian from N. Augusta with a score of 1 - 0. The only goal of the game was scored by Taylor in the first half.

The Lions next game will be played at 12:30pm on Field 1 against Easley Homeschool. If they win that game, they'll play in the Championship Game at 2:00pm

Update on the Soccer Tourney

The boys did a great job at the tourney and were good enough for 4th seed.

The results of the four games were as follows:

GCA vs. Oconee: Won 1 - 0
GCA vs. Hampton Park: Tie 0 - 0
GCA vs. Providence: Won 3 - 0
GCA vs. Easley Homeschool: Lost 0 - 1

The first game on Saturday will at 8:00 am on Field 2 vs. Victory Christian from N. Augusta. If they guys win they will play the semi-final at 12:30pm. If they lose they'll play at 11:30am.

First Volleyball meeting

Thursday, August 23rd GCA held its first volleyball meeting. The turnout was great and the enthusiasm even greater. Coach Sara Lapage will lead the new team this year. We are excited to offer the students at GCA and homeschoolers everywhere the opportunity to come play for us. Keep checking the blog for more updates on the roster and upcoming games.

Boys Fall Soccer Schedule

An up-to-date Boys Fall Soccer Schedule can be found at Soccer Schedule

BreakAway Kickoff Classic August 24th & 25th

The GCA boys soccer team will compete in a pre-season soccer tournament called BreakAway Kickoff Classic on August 24th and 25th. Participants include Greenville Classical, Hampton Park, Oconee Christian, Oakwood, Providence, Greenville Homeschool, Victory, Aiken Christian and Easley Homeschool. The tourney will be held at Pittman Park located at 420 Blacks Road in Greenville. GCA will play on Friday, 8/24 at 2:40, 4:40, 6:00 and 6:40. Saturday game times will be determined based on how well the team does on Friday and again on Saturday morning. Check back here on Friday night to see how well the team performed.

Boys Soccer Practice - August 14, 2007

The first official boys soccer practice of the Fall 2007 season will be held Tuesday, August 14th from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Pittman Park. Immediately following the practice at 5:30 p.m. there will be a Parents Information Meeting. If you cannot attend, please contact Sandy Reynolds, Athletic Director to see what information was given out at the meeting.

Sandy Reynolds is GCA's new Athletic Director

We are very pleased to announce that Mrs. Sandy Reynolds is GCA's new Athletic Director. Sandy is married and has three children two of which will be attending GCA this fall. Sandy played basketball while she attended college at Liberty University where she received a B.S. in Mathematics. After she obtained her M.S. at Syracuse University she began her teaching and coaching career. She coached varsity softball as well as basketball in upstate New York for three years. She has also received her fitness personal training certificate and enjoys teaching clients about the importance of health and fitness.

2nd Summer Soccer Practice Canceled

The 2nd Summer Soccer Practice on Thursday, June 14th lasted for approximately 10 minutes before Coach Cik asked everyone to get off the fields due to a thunderstorm. We waited around for about 20 minutes hoping the storm would pass, but it only seemed to rain harder, so Coach Cik canceled the practice. The boys were disappointed and are looking forward to practicing again this Thursday.

Still Accepting Registration for Fall Sports

GCA is still accepting registrations from both GCA students and home-schooled students for fall sports which include Boys Soccer and Girls Volleyball. The GCA Athletic Registration and Medical Release Form may be found at www.GreenvilleClassical.com.

First Summer Soccer Practice - June 7th

The first summer soccer practice was held yesterday evening at Pittman Park. There were about 18 boys that came out to the practice led by Coach Cik. It was a typical hot SC summer day, but there was a light steady breeze, and periodically the sun would go behind the clouds to make it feel cooler. Remaining summer practices will be held on 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, and 7/19.