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Crusader Athletic Weekly
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9/18/2026
Visit our online athletic site: nwcathletics.org

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7th–12th Grade Athletic Corner

• Strength/Conditioning Instructor has been hired in athletics for training year round for our 9th-12th athletes.
  • Strength/Conditioning REGISTRATION
  • Zero Hour Strength/Conditioning Schedule
• Click Here for 2026-2027 Practice and Game Schedules.
• 2026-2027 IMPORTANT DATES
• 2026-2027 REGISTRATION for JH/HS Sports. 
  • Oct 20th- JH Girls Basketball begins
  • Nov 16th- HS Basketball & Wrestling begins
  • Jan 5th- JH Boys Basketball begins
• Required Baseline Testing Registration for 9th-12th High Risk Sports (Football, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling)
• JH/HS Athletic Corner

Athletic Highlights:

• For SCHOOL HISTORY/ RECORDS and team / individual highlights, and yearly highlights.  Click HERE.
• 2026 FALL SPORT HIGHLGIHTS  (You can also scroll to the bottom of this email for this week's HEART Highlight)

K-6th Athletic Corner:

• K-6th 2026-2027 Fall, Winter, & Spring Athletic Registration Interest Link

  • If you are hoping to get your K-6th child placed on a 2026-2027 NWC sports team, this is a required form. 
  • Filling out this form does not guarantee your child a spot on an NWC team.
  • However, unless this survey is filled out, the athletic dept. does not know your child wants to be placed on a team.

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Athletic Cheat Sheet for the NWC Athletic Website nwcathletics.org
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• Staff & Support Updates
  • • Click HERE for our coach/staff directory and bio information.

• COACHING OPPORTUNITIES:
  • • Click HERE to apply for coaching employment opportunities.

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  • We would love to have them for the website and athletic highlighting.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:  WORK ETHIC

This week's athlete of the week is sponsored by Action Fasteners & Supply.  Thank you to our amazing sponsor! 

Week of 9/14/26 

Core Value – Heart 

 

Highlighted HS Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week: 

Micah Wells 

Micah has the heart of a servant and showed it this past week. Besides playing great volleyball, she led our team in our team meeting, using what Peter said as a lead-in to our tournament. She then had a great voice on and off the court all day.  

Highlighted HS JV Volleyball Athlete of the Week: 

Olivia Lyerla 

Olivia consistently plays and practices with heart, showing just how much, she enjoys the sport. She shows up early to practice helping set up and is a leader on the court for her teammates. She is always finding ways to improve her skills, too. 

Highlighted HS C Volleyball Athlete of the Week: 

Ashley Johns 

Ashley brings a steady, positive attitude to our team and is always willing to step in and do what the team needs. She works hard, encourages, and leads by example. 

 

Highlighted HS Varsity Football Athlete of the Week: 

Aiden Indahl 

Aiden has served the team greatly as a captain this year, leading the defense and the offensive line to two big victories to start our Crusader season! Great job, Aiden! 

Highlighted HS JV Football Athlete of the Week: 

Brandt OLaughlin 

Brandt has a tremendous heart and comes to work every day at football practice! Thank you, Brandt, for being dedicated to getting better and competing hard. Looking forward to a great future! 

 

Highlighted HS Girls Soccer Athlete of the Week: 

Rylie Rettedal 

Rylie has demonstrated so much heart this year already. She never gives up, and during conditioning she is always in the front or near the front of the line. She always sacrifices her own goals to make sure the goals of the team are met. 

Highlighted Boys HS Cross Country Athlete of the Week: 

Ezra Armstrong 

Ezra genuinely cares for his teammates and is willing to do whatever it takes to help create a unified team dynamic. Even when he isn’t “feeling it,” he continues to push himself, setting a positive example for his teammates and showing his commitment to trusting the process. 

Highlighted Girls HS Cross Country Athlete of the Week: 

Madeline Robertson 

Madeline has such a tender heart and always cares so deeply for her teammates. She consistently pushes herself to be the best she can be and gives her very best effort in everything she does. Madeline is truly a joy to coach, and her kindness, dedication, and positive spirit make such a wonderful impact on her team.  

Highlighted Cheer Athlete of the Week: 

Bellincia Blair 

Bellincia has shown a tremendous heart for cheer. She demonstrates heart by striving for excellence and showing determination in all that she does. She is very caring, kindhearted, hardworking, and strives to glorify the Lord. 

 

Highlighted JH Cross Country Athlete of the Week: 

Colin McGrew 

Colin shows an incredible heart by giving his best at every practice. In his first year of running, he just ran a personal best that was minutes faster than he thought he could run, and that improvement is a great reflection of his hard work, perseverance, and determination. Colin consistently shows us what it means to run with heart and give everything you have. 

 

Highlighted JH Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week: 

Georgia Ernst 

Georgia carried her team with heart in our very first game. She is always willing to jump in wherever we need her, with a cheerful heart and the best attitude. It does not matter what the score is or what the drill is—Georgia is all in. 

Highlighted JH JV Volleyball Athlete of the Week: 

Audrey McCornack 

Audrey studies the game and goes the extra mile whenever we ask her to take on a new role. She asks questions, wants to understand the “why,” and is willing to try anything her coaches ask of her. She does it all with a smile on her face and a pep in her step. 

Highlighted JH C Volleyball Athlete of the Week: 

Norah Jenson 

Norah is eager to learn and never hesitates to jump in and try something new. She goes after every ball and is always listening for ways she can improve. Then she takes that feedback and tries repeatedly—that’s heart! 

Highlighted JH Football Athlete of the Week: 

Miles Jackson 

Miles is a true leader for the JH football team. He genuinely cares for every teammate and wants to see everyone succeed. His heart is unmatched when it comes to work ethic and the desire to get better! 

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Beth Wing Athletic Director Assistant Dean of Students   [nwcs.org] Northwest Christian Schools, Inc. T: (509) 238-4005 ext. 134 nwcs.org