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Your source for all things Crusader sports – updates, highlights, and events!
10/9/2026
Visit our online athletic site: nwcathletics.org




ATHLETIC CRU CLUB SPONSORSHIPS

How do you become an Athletic CRU Club Sponsor?  Athletics are more than just games, they are opportunities for our students to grow, lead, and excel. Behind all great programs is a strong network of support. We are so thankful for the incredible support we have received from our community over the years, and we are inviting families and local businesses to join our Cru Club Sponsorship list. Click HERE to learn more!





TONIGHT----FRI, OCT 9th-Homecoming/Alumni Football Game
Location:  Ridgeline High School   (20150 E Country Vista Dr, Liberty Lake, WA 99019)
BLACKOUT NIGHT on FRIDAY.
5:00 Tailgate (300 hamburgers- First come, first serve) 
7:00 Football Game vs Colfax
HALF-TIME:  POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Please click HERE.

SAT, OCT 10th-  HOMECOMING DANCE


SAT,  Oct 17th / Mon Oct 19th- MINI CHEER CAMP & PERFORMANCE

CHEER REGISTRATION form is attached!

Saturday- 9-12 Cheer Camp @ LC Gym  ($50 includes T-shirt, poms, camp, & Half-time performance on 19th)
Monday- Cheer performance at half time of JV football game at Upper Campus Field-  JV game starts at 4:00.




SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:

Check out our Cru Club Instagram and Facebook for Media Day Game Postings, Sponsorship Postings, and More!


Instagram:  nwccruclub

Facebook:   Northwest Christian Crusader Club 



7th–12th Grade 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:

SAT,  Oct 17th / Mon Oct 19th- MINI CHEER CAMP & PERFORMANCE

CHEER REGISTRATION form is attached!

Saturday- 9-12 Cheer Camp @ LC Gym  ($50 includes T-shirt, poms, camp, & Half-time performance on 19th)
Monday- Cheer performance at half time of JV football game at Upper Campus Field-  JV game starts at 4:00.


    • 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.


Athletic Cheat Sheet for the NWC Athletic Website

nwcathletics.org

K-6th Tab
7th-12th tab
Resources
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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.

  • Share Your Athletic Moments! Upload your favorite sports photos to our Google Drive folder. 
    • We would love to have them for the website and athletic highlighting.
    • Any photo that you share will be public and be available for download


2026 Fall Athlete of the Week


This week's athlete of the week is sponsored by Purfect Logos. Thank you to our amazing sponsor! 


Week of 10/5/26

Core Value – Spiritual Leadership


Highlighted HS Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week:

Emi Bishop

Emi is our player of the week for HS Volleyball for her leadership on and off the court.  She is one of our Captains and has also helped lead one of our FCA huddles.  She also is a true leader on the court with her actions and play.

Highlighted HS JV Volleyball Athlete of the Week:

Layla Malsom

Layla shows spiritual leadership by leading with kindness and integrity both on and off the court. She encourages others through challenges and reflects her faith in the way she competes and supports those around her.

Highlighted HS C Volleyball Athlete of the Week:

Elsie King

Elsie leads by serving others, encouraging her teammates, and bringing a positive, team-first attitude to everything she does.


Highlighted HS Varsity Football Athlete of the Week:

Lucas Knight

After every football game we pray with the opposing team and almost every time Lucas is the one that leads that prayer. Lucas does a great job leading in prayer allowing for us to join in prayer and be a light to other schools and programs! Thank you, Lucas! 

Highlighted HS JV Football Athlete of the Week:

Tucker Wheat

Tucker works very hard day in and day out even through injury and disappointment. Looking forward to seeing him play full speed!


Highlighted HS Girls Soccer Athlete of the Week:

Kaitlyn Graham

Kaitlyn Graham, has demonstrated spiritual leadership with our team as a quiet leader who leads by example. Her and her family lost their home in the recent fires and Kaitlyn was sooo positive and uplifting and letting us know that God had a plan and a purpose for her situation. 

Highlighted HS Cross Country Athlete of the Week:

Ian Wilkinson

Ian brings strong spiritual leadership to the cross country team, encouraging his teammates through his faith, character, and commitment to supporting others. We are excited to watch him continue to chase his goals.

Highlighted Cheer Athlete of the Week:

Bethany Miles

Bethany continues to work hard as a spiritual leader and serve all she is surrounded with.  Not only has she shown tremendous spirit in cheer, she excels past school to the community. Thank you, Bethany, for your endless efforts and glorifying God in your adventures.


Highlighted JH Cross Country Athlete of the Week:

Jaden Manuel

Jaden demonstrates strong spiritual leadership by being quick to lead our team in prayer. He also shows a servant’s heart by regularly asking how he can help.

Highlighted JH Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week:

Jolie Smith

Jolie leads quietly through kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. The way she carries herself, encourages others, and responds in both the highs and lows reflects her faith. She shows our team what Christlike leadership can look like both on and off the court.

Highlighted JH JV Volleyball Athlete of the Week:

Ella Pounder

Ella naturally stepped into the role of our team prayer warrior. She brings light, joy, and faith into every practice and game and is always willing to step up and pray for her teammates. She leads by example and shows what it means to be a faithful Crusader.

Highlighted JH C Volleyball Athlete of the Week:

Jillian Evans

Jillian leads with a quiet faith, patience, and determination. She is one of the first to step up for pregame prayers or prayer requests that come up at practice. Her willingness to pray for and encourage her teammates is a beautiful example of spiritual leadership.

Highlighted JH Football Athlete of the Week:

Carl Williams

Carl has been a leader on this team for 2 years. He is willing to play anywhere and serve his team whenever his number is called. He embodies what a Christian is supposed to be when it comes to team work.



Beth Wing

Athletic Director

Assistant Dean of Students

 

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