"THE" Christian Sports Champions Club
Welcome to the Christian Sports Champions Club. Since 2002 Christian Sports has crowned champions in Coed Flag Football, Men's Football, Coed Basketball, Men's Basketball, Coed Volleyball, Men's Volleyball, Kickball and WiffleBall. Below are the teams that persevered, brought home their respective Championship and deserved to be crowned CHAMPIONS.
Below is a slide show of all the Champions as well as below that a writeup of the playoffs. Enjoy.
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!
2013 Christian Sports Fall Recreational Champs (10-0)
The 2013 Fall Recreational Championship matched the the #1 seeded Saints (10-0) vs the #2 seeded DiVine Intervention(8-2). The Saints jumped out to an early 21-7 lead but DiVine Intervention scored at the end of the 1st half and first drive of the 2nd half to tie the game at 21-21. The Saints marched down the field and hit Jeff Swanson for a 5 yard TD. Ted Burgess caught the extra point to take a 28-21 lead. DiVine Intervention marched down the field and hit a 20 yard strike for a TD. Their extra point failed and the Saints held on to win 28-27 to win their Second Christian Sports Championship.
Congratulations to all the teams in the Recreational League on a great season.
2013 Christian Sports Fall Upper Recreational Champs (10-0)
The 2013 Fall Upper Recreational Championship matched the the #1 seeded Adrenaline(10-0) vs the #5 seeded Blessed Squad(7-4). Adrenaline came into the playoffs with a league leading 249 points scored during the regular season and didn't let up. After winning their first game they matched up with Blessed Squad in the Championship. Adrenaline scored early and often and cruised to the Championship. Congratulations to Adrenaline!
2013 Christian Sports Spring Upper Recreational League Champions (6-5)
Congratulations to Taylor Made for winning the Christian Sports Spring 2013 Upper Recreational Championship. Taylor Made's playoff run started with a match-up against the # 5 seeded Cowboys. After falling behind 14-0, Taylor Made scored with 10 seconds to go in the first half and then scored with 25 seconds left in the game to win 27-21. Next up, the # 1 seeded Sutton Squad. Taylor Made's high scoring offense and stingy defense propelled them to a 19-12 win and their first appearance in the Christian Sports Upper Recreational Championship Game. On the other side of the Bracket the # 6 seeded Tigers beat the # 3 seeded Blessed Squad as Ariel Flood intercepted a late pass to secure their victory and a birth in the semifinal game. The semifinal game matched the # 2 seeded Blue Warriors vs the # 6 seeded Tigers. In another tight game, the Tigers scored with under a minute to play to beat the Blue Warriors 20-15 to secure their birth in the Championship Game.
Championship Game matched the #4 seeded Taylor Made vs the # 6 seeded Tigers. Both teams defense was dominate in the first half with Taylor Made taking a 6-0 lead at half. The 2nd half Taylor Made's offense opened it up and cruised to a 28-6 win and their first Christian Sports Upper Recreational Championship. Congratulations to Taylor Made.
Upper Recreational Playoffs - 4 of the 5 games came down to the final play/drive to decide the winner. Awesome games, fun to play in, fun to watch. Thanks to all the teams for making it fun and being part of the Christian Sports 2013 Spring Season.
DiVine Intervention 2013 Spring Recreational Champs (7-4)
Congratulations to DiVine Intervention for winning the Christian Sports 2013 Spring Recreational Flag Football Championship. DiVine Intervention (# 4 seed) beat the Underdawgs (# 5 seed), scored on play 5 to beat the Saints (# 1 Seed) 27-25, and had a defensive stand on the final drive vs Thilly Thilly Thailors (# 2 seed) to win 22-18 and clinch their Back to Back Christian Sports Recreational Championship. Congratulations to DiVine Intervention!
I would like to say thank you to everyone that played in the Christian Sports Spring Recreational League. This season was a lot of fun and it is all because of your attitude. The season was full of close games (70% came down to the final drive to decide the winner), fantastic finishes and a lot of great memories. There is only one crowned champion, however, each one of you is a champion! Thanks for playing in our leagues and thanks for making what I do easy. You are the best!
Blessed Squad 2012 Fall Upper Recreational Champs (9-1)
The 2012 Fall Upper Recreational Championship matched the the #1 seeded Blessed Squad (9-1) vs the #2 seeded Cowboys(7-3). These two teams met once during the regular season with Blessed Squad scoring on the last play of the game to win. In this contest, Blessed Squad jumped out to an early 6-0 lead but the Cowboys answered taking the lead 7-6. On the 2nd to last play of the first half, QB David Keirsey hit Cody Thrift on a 40 yard scoring strike and a 12-7 halftime lead. In the 2nd half the Cowboys scored to take the lead 14-12. However, Blessed Squad bounced back with a score of their own and took a 19-14 lead. With a few plays remaining in the game, Blessed Squad defense held and won 25-14 winning their first Christian Sports Upper Rec Championship. Congratulations to both teams!
Divine Intervention 2012 Fall Recreational Champs (7-3)
The 2012 Fall Recreational Championship matched the the #2 seeded Divine Intervention (7-3) vs the #5 seeded Saints(6-5). These two teams met twice during the regular season with with each team winning one. In this contest, the Saints jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on a touchdown pass to Jeff Swanson. After back to back turnovers, Divine Intervention hit a 60 yard TD pass to tie the game at 7-7. After another score in the first half, Divine took the lead 14-7 into halftime. In the 2nd half, the Saints scored to cut the lead 14-13. After a Jay Brechot extra point conversion the game was tied at 14-14, Divine Intervention mounted their 3rd scoring drive of the game and took a 20-14 lead with 7 plays remaining in the game. The Saints drove down to the 20 but could not convert and Divine Intervention won their 4th Christian Sports Championship. Congratulations to both squads.
Christian Sports 2012 5x5 Champions (9-1)
In the Summer of 2012 Christian Sports had it's second 5x5 Coed League. We had 6 teams competing for the Championship Prize. The Playoffs were played on June 19th and several of the games came down to the final play to decide the winner. The Championship Game, or "Ship" as Adrenaline likes to call it, matched the # 1 seeded Adrenaline (9-1) vs the # 3 seeded Stumondo (6-4-1). On the first play of the game Adrenaline's Tia Banks intercepted a Stu Murphy pass to setup a score and a 7-0 lead. Stumondo's squad marched down the field and scored on a pass to Heather Marks to cut the lead to 7-6. The high powered Adrenaline offense went back to work and scored on a pass from Vanita Krouch to Janna Henderson to take the lead 14-6. Both teams scored a few more times but Adrenaline would not be denied and won their First Christian Sports 5x5 Championship with a final score of 29-18. Congratulations to Adrenaline.
2012 Christian Sports Intermediate Winter Champions (5-5)
The Intermediate championship matched the # 3 seeded Tropics (5-5) vs the # 4 seeded Stumondo's Squad (5-6). Having played twice during the regular season and both games going to overtime (both won by Tropics), you knew this was going to be a good game. It did not disspoint and was an offensive shootout. On the first play of the game, Tropics QB Mitch Elliott hit Ollie Sanders on a one yard sit route and Ollie took it 59 yards for a TD and a 6-0 lead. Stumondo's Squad answered with a drive of their own that culminated with a Touchdown to Tom Colver and a 7-6 lead. Tropics on their 2nd possession marched right down the field and scored again to take a 12-7 lead. Stumondo's squad again countered w/ an 18 yard TD pass to Melanie McWhorter for a 14-12 lead w/ just over a minute to play in the first half. No sweat for the tropics, as their high potent offense again scored on one play to take a 19-14 halftime lead. The 2nd half started w/ Stumondo's Squad scoring to take a 20-19 lead. It was back and forth in the 2nd half when Tropics took a 31-27 2nd half lead. With just under 2:00 to play the Tropics again had the ball at their own 20 and again only required one play to have the ball on the 1 yard line. The Tropics scored to secure a 39-33 Intermediate Championship. Congratulations to the Tropics for winning their first Christian Sports Championship.
Intermediate Playoff Video (INCOMPLETE)
MVP Mitch Elliott discusses his Championship Run
Underdawgs 2012 Christian Sports Winter Recreational Champs (8-2)
The 2012 Fall Recreational Championship matched the the #2 seeded Underdawgs (8-2) vs the #4 seeded Drew's Squad(6-5). The Underdawgs, led by MVP QB Vanita Krouch got the ball first and marched right down the field to take an early 7-0 lead. After a defensive stop of the high scoring attack of Drew's Squad, the Underdawgs marched down the field again to take a 13-0 halftime lead. The 2nd half started with Drew's Squad marching down the field inside the Underdawgs 10 yard line. On 3rd down, Paul Holder picked off a Drew's Squad's pass at the one yard line, returned it 50 yards, pitched it to Vanita Krouch who took it the rest of the way for a girl 7 point TD and a 20-0 lead. Drew's Squad scored late to cut the lead to 20-6 but the Underdawgs were able to run out the clock to win their first Christian Sports Recreational Championship. Congratulations to both squads.
2012 Winter Recreational Playoff Video
Captain Matt Hyatt discusses his Championship Run
2012 Christian Sports Winter Upper Recreational Champs (5-6)
The 2012 Winter Upper Recreational Championship matched the the #2 seeded The Reel Deel (7-3) vs the #5 seeded Sutton Squad(5-6). During the regular season, these two teams played twice w/ the Reel Deel winning both in low scoring contests. That was until this championship game redefined a low scoring contest. With the wind blowing, this championship game was a defensive contest and was tied 0-0 at the half. With 20 minutes to go for the championship, both teams were wanting to get some points on the board. However, when the bell sounded, the score at the end of regulation was 0-0. For the 2nd time in Christian Sports Flag Football History, it would take overtime to determine the Upper Rec Champions. Sutton's squad got the ball first in overtime, picked up 10 yards on first down and then did not pick up another yard. The Reel Deel offense picked up 6 yards on first down and nothing on 2nd or 3rd down. On 4th down, The Reel Deel needed 5 yards for the championship. However, Sutton's Squad MVP John Sutton knocked down the pass to secure the first Christian Sports Upper Recreational Championship for Sutton's Squad. It is fitting that this game ended on a defensive stand. Final Score - The Reel Deel 0, Sutton's Squad 1. Congratulations to both squads on a great season!
2012 Winter Upper Recreational Playoff Video
MVP John Sutton discusses his Championship Run
2011 Christian Sports Fall Upper Recreational Champs (10-1)
The 2011 Fall Upper Recreational Championship matched the the #1 seeded Cowboys (10-1) vs the #3 seeded Orange Crush(7-4). The Cowboys got the ball first and marched right down the field, and hit Nic, to take an early 7-0 lead. After a defensive stop, the Cowboys struck again for a 50 yard TD pass to Becca to take a 14-0 lead. The opening drive of the 2nd half Orange Crush scored to make it a 14-6 game. After an Orange Crush defensive stand, they got the ball back and marched down the field to cut the lead to 14-13. Having played in close games all year, the Cowboys remained confident and went back to Becca for another 50 yard TD and a 22-13 lead. Orange Crush scored late to make it a 22-19 game but was a little to late. The Cowboys ended w/ a 22-19 win and won their first Christian Sports Championship. (Couple of stat's from the game. The Cowboys had 11 players and 10 of the 11 had at least one catch in the championshp game. Also, Becca had about 150 yards receiving in the Championship Game). Congratulations to the Cowboys (10-1).
2011 Christian Sports Intermediate Fall Champions (8-2)
The Intermediate championship matched the # 1 seeded, and defending champion, Guaranteed(8-2) vs the # 2 seeded Adrenaline(8-2). On the opening drive, Adrenaline marched down the field and Vanita Krouch connected w/ one of her wideouts to take a 7-0 early lead. Adrenaline added to their lead w/ a late touchdown in the first half to take a commanding 14-0 lead en route to a 20-0 Championship Game Victory. Congratulations to Adrenaline for winning another Championship and doing it with class. Also, I would like to say that Guaranteed and Adrenaline have to be two of the best coed teams in the county. We are lucky to have the teams, but even more so blessed to have Vanita Krouch and Chad Pendarves as captains of their squads.
2011 Christian Sports Fall Recreational Champs (8-2)
The 2011 Fall Recreational Championship matched the the #1 seeded Saints (8-2) vs the #3 seeded Misguided(7-4). The Saints got the ball first and marched right down the field to take an early 7-0 lead. Late in the first half, Misguided completed a 4th and 15, Girl play for a 35 yard TD catch and a 7-6 lead. The Saints countered by hitting Jessie Blakely on a 60 yard TD and a 14-7 halftime Lead. The second half was a defensive battle until Misguided's Brandon Crutchfield connected on another TD pass and a 15-14 lead w/ 2:00 remaining. Unphased and unafraid, The Saints put together another scoring drive and culminated it by hitting Stephen Patterson for a TD and a 20-15 lead w/ 4 plays left in the game. Brandon Crutchfield tried to mount another drive but was intercepted by Jonathan "I love to catch other QB's passes" Whitt and ended the game w/ the Saints winning their first Christian Sports Championship. Not bad for a team that had 9 of the 12 players that had never played together. Congrats to the Saints.
2011 Christian Sports Competitive Winter Champions (9-1)
The 2011 Winter Competitive Championship matched the the #1 seeded Murphy (9-1) vs the #2 seeded Guaranteed(7-3). Guaranteed jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on a 4th down pass from Janna to Chad Pendarves in the corner of the endzone. Team Murphy countered w/ a Deep Post to Nate Taylor for a TD of their own. Both teams scored one more time in the first half ending the half w/ Team Murphy having a 14-13 lead. In the 2nd half Team Murphy got the ball and scored to take the lead 21-13. After exchanging scores again Murphy had a 29-21 lead w/ about 7:00 to play. Guaranteed marched down the field and scored w/ about 4:00 left to cut the lead to 29-27. They went for 2 to tie the game and Cody Burns pulled Jeff Henderson's flag at about the 2 yard line. Team Murphy ran out the clock and the game ended w/ Team Murphy winning 29-27 to win the 2011 Winter Competitive Championship.
2011 Christian Sports Intermediate Winter Champions (9-1)
The 2011 Winter Intermediate Championship game matched the #1 seeded and heavily favored Guaranteed vs the #6 seeded RedZone. Guaranteed got the ball first and went on to build a 22-14 halftime lead. The 2nd half started w/ Janna Henderson intercepting a pass and then dropping back and throwing a Touchdown of her own to help Guaranteed build a 28-14 lead. RedZone struck back by hitting Jerry Hayes on a Deep Post for a TD to cut the lead to 28-21. The high scoring offense of Guaranteed again marched down the field and scored w/ about 5:00 left to take a commanding 35-21 lead. With just over 2:00 to play Redzone scored to cut the lead to 35-28. RedZone had to have a turnover and got it when Michael Toledo intercepted a pass w/ just over a minute to play. Down 35-28 RedZone was hoping to score and convert a 2 point conversion. However, Chad Pendarves picked off a Stu Murphy pass to seal the deal and bring home the Championship for Guaranteed. Congratulations to Guaranteed for winning the 2011 Winter Intermediate Championship.
2011 Christian Sports Upper Rec Winter Champions (8-2)
The 2011 Winter Upper Recreational Championship game matched the #1 seeded Team Murphy (8-2) vs the #2 seeded Artichokes (8-2). The Artichokes got the ball first and promptly marched down the field to take a 7-0 lead. However, they were not done. On Team Murphy's 2nd play from scrimmage, Matt "Yes, I intercepted Stu 6 times this season" Harrelson intercepted a Stu Murphy pass in the end zone and returned it the entire length of the field for the score and a 14-0 lead. Team Murphy responded w/ a score and the teams traded scores back and forth. In the 2nd half Nic Borninski intercepted a pass for Team Murphy that set up a score and Team Murphy took the lead 26-20. The Artichokes high powered offense went back to work and marched down the field to tie the game at 26-26. The game ended regulation w/ a 26-26 tie which set up the first ever Christian Sports Championship Overtime game. In overtime Stu threw two incomplete passes and then threw to one of his favorite targets...Matt Harrelson of the Artichokes. All the Artichokes had to do was pick up one inch to win and they picked up a yard on their first play to win their first ever Christian Sports Flag Football Championship. Congratulations to the Artichokes on their Championship. It's always fun playing you guys and Gals.
Upper Recreational Playoff Video (Winter 2011)
Artichokes/ArdaChamps Team Championship Video Part 1 (Winter 2011)
Artichokes/ArdaChamps Team Championship Video Part 2 (Winter 2011)
2011 Christian Sports Recreational Winter Champions (9-1)
The 2011 Winter Recreational Championship game matched the #1 seeded Golden Sombrero's vs the #3 seeded Underdawgs. The Golden Sombrero's received the ball first and 4 plays later they were on the board taking a 7-0 lead. Golden Sombrero's offense is good but their defense is just as tough and shut out the Underdawgs in the first half. At halftime Golden Sombrero's held a 13-0 lead. In the second half the Golden Sombreo's added to their lead by connecting on a long td pass to go up 19-0. Late in the game Underdawgs QB Matt Thrasher hit his Nephew Jesse for a score and cut the lead to 19-6. Golden Sombrero's won 19-6 bringing home their first Christian Sports Champions. Congratulations to the Golden Sombrero's.
2010 Christian Sports Competitive Winter Champions (7-3)
The 2010 Fall Competitive Championship matched the the # 1 seeded Murphy (9-1) vs the # 2 seeded Adrenaline(7-3). Adrenaline got the ball to start the game and drove right down the field to score and take a 6-0 lead. Murphy countered w/ a TD drive of their own to tie the game at 6-6. The tie didn't last long as Adrenaline mounted another drive and took the lead 14-6. After a defensive stop by Adrenaline and another score Adrenaline led 21-6 at the half. Murphy got the ball to start the 2nd half and scored to cut the lead to 21-14. After exchanging scores one more time, Adrenaline's high powered offense scored again w/ about 4:00 left taking a 35-21 lead. Murphy hit a TD that was called back due to flag guarding and promptly threw an interception on the next play securing the Championship for Adrenaline. Congratulations to Adrenaline for winning the Fall 2010 Championship. For those of you that haven't watched Adrenaline, they are without a doubt one of the best teams in the country. They have offense, defense and if needed, they would probably have special teams as well.
RedZone 2010 Fall Intermediate Champions (10-0)
The 2010 Fall Intermediate Championship matched the # 1 seeded RedZone (10-0) vs the # 3 seeded The Squad (6-5). RedZone got the ball to start the game and marched the ball down the field to score and take a 7-0 lead. The Squad answered with a drive of their own to score and cut the lead to 7-6. RedZone's Coach, Captain and GM Becca started calling the play's and led the team on another scoring drive and a 14-6 lead. In the 2nd half, RedZone's Hal Riley intercepted a pass and returned it to the 2 yard line leading to another RedZone score. RedZone built a 29-6 lead but The squad didn't quit. After a quick touchdown, a defensive stop, another quick TD and a 2 point conversion they cut the lead to 29-21 with just over a minute remaining. RedZone was able to run out the clock to bring home the 2010 Fall Intermediate Championship.
2010 Christian Sports Upper Recreational Fall Champions (7-4)
The 2010 Fall Upper Recreational Championship matched the #2 seeded Tigers vs the #4 seeded Orange Crush. Orange Crush jumped out to an early lead and then extended it 12-0 at halftime. In the 2nd half they added to their lead going up 18-0. However, the Tigers didn't quit. They mounted a comeback and cut the lead to 18-13 as play 1 started. Orange Crush, the leagues highest scoring offense, scored again securing a 24-13 Upper Recreational Championship. Congratulations to Orange Crush on their first Christian Sports Championship.
2010 Christian Sports Recreational Fall Champions (7-4)
The 2010 Fall Recreational Championship matched the #2 seeded Benchwarmers (6-4) vs the #4 seeded and defending champion Free Agents (7-4). The Free Agents jumped out to an early 14-0 lead. Right before the end of the first half the Benchwarmers high powered offense hit a 7 point girl TD to cut the lead to 14-7. With three plays left the Free Agents drove down the field and hit Ashley "I love to catch TD passes" Davis for a 7 point girl TD of their own taking a 22-7 halftime lead. The Benchwarmers mounted a comeback but fell short. The Free Agents won 34-28 bringing home the championship.
2010 Christian Sports 5x5 Intermediate Summer Champions (6-3)
The 2010 Summer 5x5 Intermediate Division matched the # 1 seeded Murphy (6-3) vs the # 2 seeded The Squad (6-3). Not much to write about this one. The Squad scored early and often to take a commanding lead. The Squad dominated the entire game and won 21-0 to win the 2010 Intermediate Division Championship. Congratulations to The Squad for bringing home the Championship.
2010 Christian Sports 5x5 Recreational Summer Champions
2010 Christian Sports Intermediate Winter Champions (9-1)
The Recreational Championship matched up the #1 seeded Golden Sombrero's vs the # 2 seeded Oilers Football. With under a minute to play the Oilers had a 13-12 lead. They also had 4th down and 7, and a girl play. That's when they hit Monica Nunn "of your business" on a deep 30 yard post for the game clinching catch and that was the ball game. Great job to both teams.
Congratulations to the Oilers of the Recreational Division for capturing the 2010 Christian Sports 5x5 Recreational Championship.
2010 Christian Sports Intermediate Winter Champions (9-1)
The Intermediate championship matched the # 1 seeded Adrenaline(9-1) vs the # 2 seeded RedZone(7-3). On the opening drive, Adam "interception" Shaw picked off a Stu Murphy pass and Adrenaline scored to take the lead 8-0. Redzone scored on the last play of the 1st half to cut the lead to 15-14 but that is as close as they would get. In the 2nd half Adrenaline ran away w/ it shutting down RedZone's offense and winning 36-14. Congratulations to Adrenaline for winning the 2010 Winter Intermediate Championship.
2010 Christian Sports Upper Recreational Winter Champions (9-1)
Congratulations to Divine Intervention (9-1) for winning their 3rd title in 4 seasons as they defeated Jerome Watters' Orange Crush squad 18-15 to win the 2010 Winter Upper Recreational Championship. After giving up a score on the opening drive, Divine's defense tightened up shutting down the high powered offense of Orange Crush. Congratulations to both squads as well as all the other teams. The Upper Recreational division was one tough division.
2010 Christian Sports Recreational Winter Champions (5-6)
Congratulations to the Free Agents (5-6) for winning the 2010 Recreational Championship. After winning 2 games all season, the Free Agents won their first 2 playoff games to make it to the championship game. The championship game matched Jonathan Whitt's Dunder Mifflin (5-5) vs the Free Agents. The game went back and forth with both teams scoring each time they got the ball. With 2:00 remaining in the game, the Free Agents took a 30-28 lead. Dunder Mifflin put together a drive of strategy and skill, marching right down the field and on 3rd down, play 4 they scored to take a 34-30 lead. 3 plays remained. On the first play, Becca "big game" Scott caught a crossing route to get to the ball to the 40 yard line. After an unsuccessful 2nd down, play 6, the Free Agents had one play from the 40. On the last play of the game David "Touchdown" Cooper snagged a 40 yard pass out of the air to give the Free Agents their first championship w/ a 36-34 win in one of the most memorable rec championships in several seasons. Congrats to both squads.
2010 Christian Sports Competitive Winter Champions (5-5)
Congratulation to Air United (5-5) for winning the 2010 Winter Competitive Flag Football Championship. All year, many of the games have come down to the final play. The competitive championship was no different.
Air United matched up w/ the previously, unbeaten Overlooked squad coached by Shay Pearl. About half way through the second half the game was tied 20-20. Overlooked drove the ball down the field and scored to take the lead 27-20. Not to be outdone, Air United answered w/ a TD of their own, tying the game at 27-27 w/ just over 3:00 to play. Overlooked, taking their time to take as much time off the clock as possible marched down the field and hit Shanta for a TD to take the lead 33-27 with 17 seconds left on the clock.
That's when Air United started airing it out. First play they hit Jay "Main Man" McWhorter for a 18 yard gain and called timeout w/ 11 seconds left. On Second down they hit Reggie "Mr. April" Jackson for another 20 yard gain to about the 20 yard line. After their final timeout, there were 5 seconds left on the clock. After an unsuccessful girl play, 3 seconds remained on the clock. From the 20, Air United's QB, Jimmie Boyd, hit David Keirsey on a deep slant in the endzone to tie the game at 33-33. Air United successfully converted the extra point to win the 2010 Winter Competitive Championship 34-33. Congratulations to both squads and all the competitive teams on a great season.
2010 Christian Sports Volleyball Champions (8-2)
Congratulations to Tom Panno's Volleyball Team for winning the Christian Sports 2010 Volleyball League. After finishing the regular season with a 5-2 record, they entered the playoffs as the # 3 seed. In the Semifinal matchup, they played against the # 2 seeded Team Turner. The game went back and forth w/ Panno edging out Turner to make the Championship. In the Championship, Panno's, bump set and spike strategy proved victorious as they knocked off the # 1 seeded Stu Murphy squad. Congratulations to Team Panno for bringing home the Christian Sports 2010 Volleyball Championship.
Thanks to everyone for playing in the Christian Sports 2010 Volleyball Season. Hope to see you back next season.
2009 Christian Sports Intermediate Fall Champions (8-2-1)
The Intermediate Championship matched up the #1 seeded Game Sharks (8-1-1) vs the # 3 Seeded Defending Champion Pull This. Pull This got off to a good start when Jenn caught a short pass and took it 60 yards for a girl 7 point TD. Game Sharks matched it by hitting LT on a short crossing route that he took to "the house" to cut the lead to 7-6. Late in the first half Game Sharks' Jerry "I know how to score" Hayes scored a TD to tie the game at 13-13. The 2nd half was a defensive half with neither team scoring until the final play. With just over 5 minutes to play, Pull This' Shawn Boggs (MVP) had an incredible interception. They moved the ball down the field. With one second left Pull This called a time out. On 4th and 3, from the three yard line, Shawn Boggs caught a TD pass to give Pull This their 2nd consecutive Intermediate Championship. Final score 19-13. Congratulations to both squads on a great game and a great season.
Intermediate Playoff Video (Fall 2009)
TOP (from left to right): Roy/Gilbert, Jenn/Melanie, Stu Murphy/Shawn Boggs (Championship game MVP)
Not Pictured: Libby, Leesa, Holly, Gus, Mo, Jonathan
2009 Christian Sports Recreational Fall Champions (10-0)
The Fall 2009 Recreational game matched the # 1 seeded and only remaining undefeated team vs the # 3 seeded and 2 time Defending Champion Divine Intervention. The Tigers got the ball, marched down the field and scored when QB Matt Thrasher hit his Nephew, Jessie for the first score of the game. Divine, not going to be intimidated, answered right back when Cristen Marsh caught a deep pass, pitched it back to DeVonna who ran it in for a 7 point Girl TD. Late in the first half Jessie proved he could catch the ball on offense and defense when he intercepted a David Keirsey pass at the goal line. The Tigers built a 20-8 second half lead but Divine proved they could intercept the ball as well. After their interception they mounted their own drive scoring another girl 7 point TD and cutting the lead to 25-15. The Tigers offense picked up a few first downs to kill the clock and plays to end the season as the only undefeated team in the 2009 Christian Sports Fall Flag Football season...a perfect 10-0. Congratulations to the Tigers on their first Christian Sports Flag Football Championship.
2009 Christian Sports Fall Competitive Champions (7-3)
The 2009 Fall Competitive Championship Game matched the #1 Seeded Furler Squad (7-3) vs the #3 Seeded 4th and Long. As championship games should be, this game was a great game. Furler took a 14-12 lead at half and expanded it to 27-18 late in the 2nd half. Colver cut it to 27-24 w/ about 3:30 to play. After intercepting a pass 4th and Long moved the ball to the 2 yard line. On 3rd down Aaron "You won't get by me" Cooper sacked 4th and Long's Stacy Turner setting up 4th down and girl play from the 3 yard line. 4th and Long was unsuccessful on 4th down and Ryan Furler's team won the their first Christian Sports Flag Football Championship. Congratulations to both squads on a great game as well as a great season.
2009 Christian Sports Lower Intermediate Fall Champions (5-5)
The Lower Intermediate Championship matched the #1 seeded Orange Crush vs The #3 seeded Heat. The Heat got out to an early 13-0 lead but Orange Crush came roaring back and took the lead 15-13 late in the 2nd half. The Heat answered by marching right down the field to score a TD and take the lead 19-14 with just over 2:00 to play. Orange Crush mounted another drive of their own hitting a 35 yard Touchdown w/ 1:00 to play. Orange Crush's defense was able to hold and give them their first Christian Sports Championship w/ a 22-19 victory. Congratulations to both squads.
2009 Christian Sports Recreational Winter Champions (8-3)
Congratulations to Divine Intervention for winning Back to Back Recreational Titles and being crowned the 2009 Winter Flag Football Recreational Champions. Also, congratulations to The Benchwarmers for making the Championship Game in their first season. They are going to be a force to be reckoned with going forward.
TOP (from left to right): Ariel/Diane Cristen/DeVonna, David, Shay/Vanita
BOTTOM (from left to right): Cassie/Hollie Not Pictured: Krisha and Stacy
2009 Christian Sports Intermediate Winter Champions (10-0)
Congratulations to Gilbert Cantu's "Pull This" (10-0) for defeeating Shanta's squad 35-28 to bring home the 2009 Winter Intermediate Championship. After finishing the 2008 Fall Season @ 0-8 their turnaround represents an official worst to first completion. Congratulations to both squads on a great season.
Intermediate Playoff Video (Winter 2009)
TOP (from left to right): Eileen, Shawn Boggs, Stu Murphy, Gilbert Cantu
BOTTOM (from left to right): Roy, DeVonna/Hollie, Mo (Championship game MVP) Not Pictured: Libby, Veronica, Candie, Jordan and Gus
2009 Christian Sports Competitive Winter Champions (8-2)
Congratulations to Game Time (8-2) for winning the Christian Sports 2009 Winter Competitive Championship. They beat Ryan Furler's (4-7) squad 32-12 to bring home their 3rd Competitive Championship. Congratulations to both squads on a great season.
2008 Christian Sports Competitive Fall Champions (7-3)
The 2008 Competitive Playoffs matched the # 1 seeded Murphy (7-3) vs the # 2 seeded Game Time (7-3). Half way through the 2nd half Game Time had a 21-12 lead when Vanita Krouch intercepted the ball at the one yard line and returned it for a TD and a 28-12 lead. Murphy cut it to 28-18 but couldn't hold the Game Time offense. The game ended w/ Game Time winning their 2nd Christian Sports Championship w/ a 35-24 victory. Congratulations to both squads.
TOP (from left to right): Black, Michael Newhard, Shay Pearl,
BOTTOM (from left to right): Shanta' Ramdhanny, Chris Lankford, Vanita Krouch, Bishop
2008 Christian Sports Intermediate Fall Champions (10-0)
The Intermediate Championship game brought together 2 teams w/ a combined one loss between them. Expectations for the game were high and it lived up to the Billing. Alex Tran's # 1 seeded Cash Money Billionaires played Shanta's # 2 seeded squad for the 2008 Fall Intermediate Championship. Cash Money took a 35-20 lead late in the 2nd half but after a quick score by Shanta's squad Vanita intercepted a pass and returned it for more than 20 yards for a TD and 7 points. The extra point tied it at 35 w/ about 4:00 to play. Cash Money drove the ball down the field and scored w/ 2:00 remaining to take a 42-35 lead. Shanta's squad mounted a late drive but w/ :02 left Cash Money intercepted the ball in the end zone to win their First Christian Sports Championship. All around that was a great game. Congratulations to both Cash Money and Shanta's squad on a great season.
TOP (from left to right): Alex, Rob, Mark and Don
BOTTOM (from left to right): Jenny, Caroline, Morgan (not pictured-Jhoana, Adam and Kelly)
2008 Christian Sports Recreational Fall Champions (9-1)
The Recreational Championship matched the # 1 seeded Divine Intervention vs the # 2 seeded Gladiators. After losing in the Semi's in last Fall's playoffs and then a heartbreaking loss on the last play of the 2008 Winter Season Championship Game, Divine Intervention came out ready to play. On the opening series Divine Intervention's defense held and then the offense went to work building a 29-6 lead. A late interception by the Gladiators that was returned for a touchdown cut the lead to 29-12. Behind a strong offensive and defensive performance, as well as 2 long touchdowns by Arield Flood, the girls brought home the championship w/ a 29-12 victory. Divine Intervention ended the season @ 9-1 and brought home their first Christian Sports Championship. Congratulations to both squads.
TOP (from left to right): Mike Noel (standing in for Jenn Noel), Shay Pearl, DeVonna Keirsey, David Keirsey, Hollie Inwood, Stacy Rompf and Cassie Furler
BOTTOM (from left to right): Vanita Krouch, Diane Hernandez, Krisha and Ariel Flood
2008 Christian Sports Competitive Winter Champions (7-3)
Game Time (Shanta') played 4th and Long in the 2008 Winter Competitive Championship. It was a great game w/ Game Time stopping 4th and Long on 4th and Goal to hold on to their 26-19 win. Congratulations to both Game Time and 4th and Long on a great season.
TOP (from left to right): Christopher Lankford, Shanta' Ramdhanny, Vanita Krouch, Jasmine Allen
BOTTOM (from left to right): Nikki Hammonds, Vandee Krouch, Lloyd Young
2008 Christian Sports Intermediate Winter Champions (10-0)
Blackout played Alex Tran's Short handed squad in the 2008 Winter Intermediate Championship Game and won 32-21. Congratulations to Blackout as well as to Alex Tran's squad.
Back Row(left to right) Jennifer, Kristen, Jenn, Jayson, Cooper, and Tom
Front (Left to Right) Becca, Stu, and Brian
2008 Christian Sports Winter Recreational Champions (9-1)
Big Red played Divine Intervention in the 2008 Winter Championship Game. The game was back and forth. Divine Intervention took the lead 28-26 on play 5 which means Big Red had 2 plays remaining. Geoff "I know how to lateral" Ashley started running on play 7 and lateraled the ball to teammate Dustin who ran 15 yards for the score and the win. It was an exciting win for Big Red and gut wrenching for Divine Intervention. Regardless, there were no losers in this game. It will go down as one of the best championship games ever and will be talked about for years to come. Congratulations to both squads.
TOP (from left to right): Michael, Kirk, John, Geoff and Dustin
BOTTOM (from left to right): Linda, Mallory and Jinohn
2008 Christian Sports Recreational Basketball Champions
Team David Rice beat Team Jonathan Furr in the Christian Sports Recreational Championship game to bring home the 2008 Christian Sports Basketball Championship. Congratulations to Team David Rice.
Toby Page Kim Page, Austin and Addison Page (kids), Zamon Allen, Brian Dixon, Latoya Graham, David Rice
2007 Christian Sports Competitive Fall Champions (9-1)
Team Murphy played Ryan Furler's 6-4 team in a rematch of the 2005 Championship Game. The game was back and forth with Team Murphy holding onto a slim 20-13 Halftime Lead. In the second half Jamie Hayes intercepted 2 passes and her husband Jerry added an interception and Touchdown himself to secure the game. Team Murphy ended up having 6 of the players (3 guys and 3 girls) score touchdowns in the game. The game ended w/ Team Murphy winning 38-21. Congratulations to both squads.
Back (left to right) Jerry and Jamie Hayes, Jill Bass, Anita, Stu Murphy, Becca and Mandy
Front (Left to Right) Derek Lockett and Big Game Jason Gotcher
2007 Christian Sports Intermediate Fall Champions (9-0)
Blackout played David Dittmeir's team in the 2007 Fall Intermediate Championship Game. Taking advantage of Dittmeir having played 2 games to reach the championship game as well as being short handed Blackout won 26-13. Blackout ended the Christian Sports 2007 Fall Football season as the only undefeated team. Congratulations to Blackout as well as to David Dittmeir's squad.
Back Row(left to right) Stu, Cooper, Brian, Jayson, Kristen, and Tom
Front (Left to Right) Kristen, Jennifer, Cassie, Jennifer, and Becca
2007 Christian Sports Recreational Fall Champions (7-2)
Team Vigil (7-2) played Team Ashley (6-3) for the Championship in the Recreational League. The most exciting playoffs during the 2007 Fall playoff run were easily in the recreational league and the championship game was no exception. 3 of the 5 playoff games were won on play 6 or play 7. Team Vigil scored on play 6 in the Semi's vs Team Watters to advance to the Championship. Team Ashley won on a 4th and 21 Girl play on play 6 in their first game which allowed them to advance in the playoffs. All of that excitement in the early games continued in the Championship Game. With Team Vigil up 13-7 James McWhorter (Team Ashley) intercepted a Stu Murphy pass and returned it 25 yards for a TD and a 14-13 lead. Time having expired Team Vigil went to work and drove the ball down to the Ashley 2 yard line. On the last play of the game Team Vigil completed a tipped ball and won the game 19-14 to bring home the Championship. Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the 2007 Christian Sports Recreational League.
Back Row(left to right) Stu, Charles, Drew, Cathy, Austin, Greg, Mark, and Brad
Front (Left to Right) Jenn, Kacey, Jenn and Becca
2007 Christian Sports Men's 4's Volleyball Champions
Jeff Grubb, Jason Baldwin, Jayson "Super Star" Fulks, and Brad Liles.
2007 Christian Sports Coed Intermediate 4's Volleyball Champions
Paula Hicks, Saber Thaxton, Melanie Ingram
2007 Christian Sports Coed Recreational 4's Volleyball Champions
Beverly Roberson, David Jezek, Glenda Maskell, Erick Maskell
2007 Christian Sports Recreaional 6's Volleyball Champions
Austin, Stu, Becca, Powell and Kacey
2007 Christian Sports Competitive Winter Champions (8-2)
Team Murphy played 2 time defending winter champion John Sutton's 5-3 team in the Championship Game. The game did not live up to the hype w/ Team Murphy winning 27-0.
Guys (left to right) Stu Murphy, John Doyle, David Keirsey, Shawn Lyons, Corey Long, and Matt Bratcher
Girls (Left to Right) Becca, Hollie Inwood, DeVonna, and Anita
2007 Christian Sports Winter Recreational Champions (10-0)
Team Crancer's undefeated squad played Team Turner's 7-3 squad in the Recreational Championship Game. The game was back and forth w/ Team Turner leading 14-13 @ halftime. The second half was an offensive display w/ both teams scoring each time they got the ball. Team Crancer scored on play 5 of 7 to take a 35-28 lead and held onto the lead to bring home the Christian Sports 2007 Winter Recreational Football Championship. Congratulations to Team Crancer and Team Turner on a great season.
Back (left to right) Chris Steward, Sean Blakeney, Noel, Steve Starkey, Stu Murphy, Brad Liles, Gary Felts, and Drew "MVP" Greaves'
Front (Left to Right) Jenn, Becca, Holly Crancer, Kristine
2007 Christian Sports Recreational Basketball Champions (5-3)
Team Barry Ford (5-3) beat Team Stu Murphy (7-1) 48-44 in the Christian Sports Recreational Championship game to repeat as Christian Sports Recreational Champions. Congratulations to Team Barry Ford.
2006 Christian Sports Competitive Champions (9-0)
Team Murphy played Team Burns (5-4)in the 2006 Fall Competitive Championship Game. Team Murphy was leading 20-13 @ the half. Team Burns tied the game @ 27-27 w/ 3:23 remaining. Team Murphy scored w/ 29 seconds left to take a 34-27 lead. Team Burns hit their speedster Anthony on a bomb w/ 15 seconds left to cut the lead 34-33. Nate Taylor pulled Cody Burns' Flag before he could throw it and thus Team Murphy pulled out an exciting victory.
Thanks to everyone for participating in the 2006 Christian Sports Flag Football League.
Front (Left to Right) Stu Murphy, Becca, Anita, and Mandy
Back (Left to Right) Krisha, Ty Weingartner, Corey Long, Derek Lockett, and Nate Taylor
2006 Christian Sports Fall Intermediate Champions (9-1)
Team Rompf (9-1) played the undefeated and heavily favored Team Burns (9-1) in the Intermediate Championship Game. Team Rompf jumped out to a 21-14 halftime lead and held off a tough Burns team to win 35-28. Jason Gotcher picked off 2 passes in the game and Paula Hicks had 4 huge catches to help Team Rompf bring home the title. Congratulations to Team Rompf on a great season.
Front (Left to Right) Jason Gotcher and Stu Murphy
Back (Left to Right) Tina, JP, Jenn Vigil, Devonna Burge, John Sutton, Steve Starkey, Stacy Rompf, Mike Cross, and Paula Hicks.
2006 Christian Sports Fall Recreational Champions (8-2)
Team Greaves played Team Watters undefeated team in the Recreational Championship Game. Team Greaves jumped out to an 14-0 halftime lead and held on for a 21-0 victory. Congratulation to Team Greaves on a great season.
Front (left to right) Stu Murphy, Becca, Holly "MIP" Crancer, Kim Stevens, Senait Taylor.
Middle (Left to Right) Noel, Jenn, Drew Greaves, Sean Murphy, Charles Brown
Back (Left to Right) Steve Starkey and John Doyle
2006 Christian Sports Coed 4 x 4 Champions (9-3)
Team Keirsey beat Team Burns (10-2)in the 2006 Coed 4 on 4 Championship Game. Congratulations to Team Keirsey.
Front (Left to Right) Krisha, Devonna, and Cassie Furler
Back (Left to Right) Ty Weingartner, David Keirsey, and Ryan Furler
2006 Christian Sports Winter Competitive Champions (9-1)
Team Murphy played Team Sutton (9-1) in the 2006 Winter Competitive Championship Game. Team Sutton was leading 14-13 @ the half. Team Murphy took the lead in the second half but w/ 2:42 remaining Team Sutton regained the lead and held on for a 24-21 victory. Congratulations to Team Sutton who repeated as Winter League Competitive Champions.
Thanks to everyone for participating in the 2006 Christian Sports Flag Football League.
2006 Recreational Basketball Champions (9-0)
Afer a perfect regular season Team Ford entered postseason as the #1 seed. They lived up to their expectations by beating Team Aitken 65-55 in a tightly fought Championship Game. Congratulations to both squads.
2005 Competitive Football Champions (10-0)
Team Murphy played Ryan Furlers 7-1 team in the Championship Game. Team Furler jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on their opening possession and then promptly picked off a pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown and a 14-0 lead. Team Murphy cut the lead to 14-12 by half and then took the lead on the opening drive of the second half to take the lead 20-14. W/ Team Furler driving Derek "interception" Lockett picked off a pass at the one yard line to halt their drive. The game ended w/ Team Murphy (10-0) winning 20-14 in one of the best championship games in recent years. Nice job to both squads.
Guys (left to right) Nate Taylor, Stu Murphy, Jason Gotcher, Jason McKinney, Shawn Lyons, and Derek "interception" Lockett
Girls (Left to Right) Senait Taylor, Stacy Rompf, Jill Bass, and Robyn Ritchie
2005 Intermediate League Champs
After winning the 2004 Recreational Championship Team Chee came into the 2005 season w/ High Expectations. They lived up to those expectations by improving from the Recreational Champions to now the Intermediate Champions. Looks like they might be going after the Competitive Champs next year. Everyone better watch out. Congrats to Team Stephen Chee on the 2005 Championship
2005 Christian Sports Recreational Champions
Team Dittmeir (6-4) Played Team Starkey (7-4) in the Recreational Championship game. This game will go down as one of the most exciting/heart wrenching finishes in Christian Sports playoff History. Down by 8 w/ 4 plays to go Dittmeir intercepted a pass, completed a hail mary for a touchdown, completed a 2 point conversion and then Won in overtime. Congratulations to Team David Dittmeir as well as to Team Steve Starkey.
2004 Competitive Champions (11-0)
2004 Recreational League Championship
Congratulations to Team Murphy (top picture)who continued their 4-year unbeaten streak to remain as Champions of the 2004 Competitive Coed Flag Football League and to newcomer's, Team Petty (above), who won the Recreational League Championship in only their first year.