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Athletics
Working Through Challenging Season
by Lance Quessenberry
Athletic Director God has been so good! As we’ve walked through the fall athletic season together, the thought of God’s goodness has popped in my head many times. He Lance Quessenberry has blessed SCA with so many amazing people to work through this challenging season. Our student athletes have had great attitudes as practice and game schedules change multiple times. They have adjusted their expectations as the norms of the past are no longer normal. The changes can cause anxiety and stress, but our student athletes have handled it with flying colors. Coaches are another group who don’t like change to norms. They are well known for established routines that have made their program successful in the past. Unfortunately, our coaches have had to adjust, and even totally revamp, the way they prepare their teams. To their credit, they have done whatever it takes to help their athletes learn mentally and prepare physically. Their “whatever it takes” attitudes should be commended and, as their director, I am proud to be working through this with them. Our awesome faculty has been encouraging and helpful to our student athletes and coaches. They understand the challenges everyone is facing and have put in extra time when needed or communicated needed information to keep everyone on the same page. Thank you, faculty, for your extra efforts! The administrative team is an amazing group. They have found ways to make athletic events happen even though we seemed blocked on every side. They have made
adjustments to provide teams what they need and to make practices, games, and events happen. The fall season that everyone has enjoyed would not have been possible without their leadership and guidance. Lastly, our parents have been understanding when changes come at the last second. Even more, they have been thankful when games are able to be rescheduled, or we find a way to make an event happen. As an Athletic Director, I enjoy the hard work when I know parents appreciate what is being done – not only by our Athletic Department, but also by our coaches, faculty, and Administration. Thank you, parents! Our philosophy during this time has been to keep kids doing what they love for as long as possible. If it takes wearing a mask, social distancing, limiting fans, rescheduling games, or even quarantining, we will do it! Providing our student athletes with these experiences and the opportunity to glorify God with their talents is all that matters. I hope all of you feel the same.
SCA Core Value Encouraging Spiritual Growth
We desire that each student know Christ personally and grow in His grace and knowledge, so he/she may impact their world for Him. We understand the importance of godly staff and faculty who model the Christian walk and mentor students to pursue their personal relationship with the Lord.
Athletics Cross-Country Team Starts Season Strong
Varsity cross-country has had great success so far this year! The boys’ and girls’ teams won the first team meet at Midway on September 2. The top girl is Adriana McGregor with a current personal record (PR) of 20:12. She placed first in the Midway meet and consistently finishes in the top five. Lauren McCoy, Katie Coats, Georgia Baxter, Elise Welch, Mia Murkin, Charlotte Brownlee, Mara Reasoner, and McKinzie Parks are all contributing to the team’s success as well. Caleb Benton has been the top finisher for the boys’ team. He also finished 1st at Midway and his PR for the season is 16:49. Jacob Dean, Isaiah McGregor, Cade Zucca, Ryder Thompson, and Luke Stienstra are also putting forth great effort. The cross-country teams attribute their success and unique atmosphere to the value they place on being close – like a family. Each day before practice, we read God’s Word and pray. Coach McGregor reports
runners are constantly encouraging, helping, and looking out for each other. One passage the team has been studying is Ephesians 5:15-16, “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” The team has had a unique year with all that is going on in our culture. The team is encouraged to make the most of this season no matter what happens around them!
Caleb Benton, Jake Dean, and Isaiah McGregor enjoy time together as they wait to compete in cross-country.
Varsity girls’ cross-country continues to see great success this year! L-R: Elise Welch, Georgia Baxter, Katie Coats, Adriana McGregor, and Lauren McCoy.
SCA recently announced the 2020 Homecoming Court nominees and King & Queen. Homecoming King was announced at the Pep Rally held during homecoming week and Senior JoJo Cunningham is the 2020 SCA Homecoming King. Senior Mady Gaw is the 2020 SCA Homecoming Queen and she was crowned queen during half-time of the Homecoming football game. SCA won the game 41-0 against University Academy. The game was played at Walton Field on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.
SCA 2020 Homecoming Court Nominees: (left to right) 9th grade nominees Chaz Bettels & Angelina Huckabee, 10th grade nominees Caleb Harold & Morgan Sparks, 11th grade nominees Caleb Warner & Mattie Tapko and 12th grade nominees Tyler Simpson, Grace Filer, Jackson Maruschak & Mady Gaw. Not pictured Jojo Cunningham and Sophie Nielsen. SCA 2020 Homecoming King JoJo Cunningham. JoJo was crowned during the Homecoming Pep Assembly.
SCA 2020 Homecoming Queen Mady Gaw. Mady was crowned during half-time of the Homecoming Football Game.
