Crusader Athletic Weekly
Your source for all things Crusader sports – updates, highlights, and events!
Nov 14th, 2025
Visit our online athletic site: nwcathletics.org
CONGRATULATIONS to GIRLS VOLLEYBALL......
STATE CHAMPIONS!
CLICK HERE for all STATE DETAILS, PHOTOS, & UPDATES for Volleyball, Soccer, Football, and Cross Country!
7th–12th Grade Athletic Corner
- Click Here for 2025-2026 HIGHLIGHTS
- Nov 14th- HS Basketball and Wrestling begins. (Registration/Scheduling info and links below).
- Jan 6th- JH Boys Basketball begins (Registration/Scheduling info and links below).
- Click Here for additional 2025-2026 important dates
- Click Here for Schedules.
- Click HERE to Register for a 7th-12th sport.
Athlete Highlights:
- Congratulations Braylon Comfort for breaking two school football records thus far: Season Receiving yards & Season Touchdowns.
- Congratulations to Rylie Rettedal for breaking the school's single season assist record in girl's soccer.
- Scroll to the bottom for our "core value" athlete of the week!
- For SCHOOL HISTORY/ RECORDS and team / individual highlights, click HERE.
Crusader Athletic Weekly
Your source for all things Crusader sports – updates, highlights, and events!
Nov 14th, 2025
Visit our online athletic site: nwcathletics.org
CONGRATULATIONS to GIRLS VOLLEYBALL......
STATE CHAMPIONS!
CLICK HERE for all STATE DETAILS, PHOTOS, & UPDATES for Volleyball, Soccer, Football, and Cross Country!
7th–12th Grade Athletic Corner
- Click Here for 2025-2026 HIGHLIGHTS
- Nov 14th- HS Basketball and Wrestling begins. (Registration/Scheduling info and links below).
- Jan 6th- JH Boys Basketball begins (Registration/Scheduling info and links below).
- Click Here for additional 2025-2026 important dates
- Click Here for Schedules.
- Click HERE to Register for a 7th-12th sport.
Athlete Highlights:
- Congratulations Braylon Comfort for breaking two school football records thus far: Season Receiving yards & Season Touchdowns.
- Congratulations to Rylie Rettedal for breaking the school's single season assist record in girl's soccer.
- Scroll to the bottom for our "core value" athlete of the week!
- For SCHOOL HISTORY/ RECORDS and team / individual highlights, click HERE.
K-6th Athletic Corner:
- If you are hoping to get your K-6th child placed on a 2026 spring 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.
- WINTER sport seasons are closed and practices/games are underway!
- Staff & Support Updates
- Click HERE for our coach/staff directory and bio information
- 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
Support our Athletic Programs, Strengthen our Community, Consider becoming a Crusader 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 even more families and local businesses to join our Crusader Club Sponsors. Click HERE to learn more!
Athletes of the week are sponsored by Pounder's Jewelry Thank you to our amazing sponsor!
Week of 11/10/2025
Core Value –Perseverance
Highlighted HS Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week:
Esther MacPherson
Although Esther has not been able to practice until Saturday, she has been at every practice being very supportive, and she's persevered through this whole thing. Now she gets to go and play for us at state!
Highlighted HS Varsity Football Athlete of the Week:
Jackson Freeze
Jackson has worked hard over the last 4 years for us in the weight room and on the practice field! Jackson made huge blocks and big plays on defense in our playoff win over LRS last week to help us get back into the state tournament!
Highlighted HS Girls Soccer Athlete of the Week:
Josie Stelly
Josie began the season on the JV team and has shown consistent improvement each week. Last week against Freeman, she had her best performance yet — now as a member of the varsity team. Her hard work and dedication continue to pay off as she earns more playing time with the varsity squad.
Highlighted Boys HS Cross Country Athlete of the Week:
Eli Vlietstra
Eli demonstrated perseverance throughout summer training and the season. He committed himself to hard work and encouraged his teammates to do the same. Moving past a possible injury, he proceeded to train diligently and focused on going to State with his teammates. He finished 3rd in the State race by running smart and led his teammates to a 6th place finish. Congratulations on a great season, Eli!
Highlighted Girls HS Cross Country Athlete of the Week:
Kaiya Blandi
Kaiya started the season with an injury and needed to heal and cross-train before returning to racing. She was diligent and persevered even though it was discouraging and frustrating. She and her team qualified for State for the first time since 2017 and finished in the top half of the team race. Congratulations on a great senior season, Kaiya!
Highlighted Cheer Athlete of the Week:
Katie Claycomb
Katie has continued to push through life’s obstacles. She strives not only to learn new material but to also catch up on things she might have missed. Keep up the good work and reflect your kindness to all.
Beth Wing
Athletic Director
Assistant Dean of Students
[nwcs.org]
Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.
T: (509) 238-4005 ext. 134
K-6th Athletic Corner:
- If you are hoping to get your K-6th child placed on a 2026 spring 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.
- WINTER sport seasons are closed and practices/games are underway!
- Staff & Support Updates
- Click HERE for our coach/staff directory and bio information
- 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
Support our Athletic Programs, Strengthen our Community, Consider becoming a Crusader 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 even more families and local businesses to join our Crusader Club Sponsors. Click HERE to learn more! |
Athletes of the week are sponsored by Pounder's Jewelry Thank you to our amazing sponsor! Week of 11/10/2025 Core Value –Perseverance
Highlighted HS Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week: Esther MacPherson Although Esther has not been able to practice until Saturday, she has been at every practice being very supportive, and she's persevered through this whole thing. Now she gets to go and play for us at state!
Highlighted HS Varsity Football Athlete of the Week: Jackson Freeze Jackson has worked hard over the last 4 years for us in the weight room and on the practice field! Jackson made huge blocks and big plays on defense in our playoff win over LRS last week to help us get back into the state tournament! Highlighted HS Girls Soccer Athlete of the Week: Josie Stelly Josie began the season on the JV team and has shown consistent improvement each week. Last week against Freeman, she had her best performance yet — now as a member of the varsity team. Her hard work and dedication continue to pay off as she earns more playing time with the varsity squad. Highlighted Boys HS Cross Country Athlete of the Week: Eli Vlietstra Eli demonstrated perseverance throughout summer training and the season. He committed himself to hard work and encouraged his teammates to do the same. Moving past a possible injury, he proceeded to train diligently and focused on going to State with his teammates. He finished 3rd in the State race by running smart and led his teammates to a 6th place finish. Congratulations on a great season, Eli! Highlighted Girls HS Cross Country Athlete of the Week: Kaiya Blandi
Kaiya started the season with an injury and needed to heal and cross-train before returning to racing. She was diligent and persevered even though it was discouraging and frustrating. She and her team qualified for State for the first time since 2017 and finished in the top half of the team race. Congratulations on a great senior season, Kaiya!
Highlighted Cheer Athlete of the Week: Katie Claycomb Katie has continued to push through life’s obstacles. She strives not only to learn new material but to also catch up on things she might have missed. Keep up the good work and reflect your kindness to all.
Beth Wing Athletic Director Assistant Dean of Students
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