Cair Paravel-Latin School Athletics Department News
Boys Varsity Football Wins 2007 KCAA Crown!
The CPLS Boys Varsity 8-man Football team won their first KCAA crown in decisive fashion on Saturday, November 3rd. The Lion's defeated Veritas Christian School in the semi-finals with an outstanding 54-6 victory on Tuesday, October 30th. In a rematch of last years' final, they defeated St. Mary's Academy 38-12 in the championship game, played at Hummer Sports Park in Topeka. The victory capped an incredible 10-0 season for the Lions.
Girls Varsity Volleyball Takes 3rd Place in KCCA State Tournament
The girls varsity volleyball team, led by long-time coach Phil Parker, took 3rd place in the KCAA 2A Division. They defeated the Derby Invasion (home school group) 2-0 (25-18, 25-11) in the opening round. The girls lost a close semi-final round match to Veritias Christian, 0-2 (22-25, 21-25), and defeated Olathe Christian in the 3rd place match 2-0 (25-21, 26-24). Named to the All-Tournament Team was Nicki Power (12th.) The Lady Lions finished their season with a record of 12-16.
Boys Varsity Soccers Scores 2nd Place in KCAA State Tournament
The boys varsity soccer team and the girls varsity volleyball team participated in the Kansas Christian Athletic Assocation State Tournament on October 26th & 27th in Wichita, KS. The boys varsity soccer team won their semi-final round 3-0 against Word of Life (Wichita) and advanced to their 8th consecutive KCAA State Tournament final. They finished in 2nd place, losing in the finals 2-1 to the Wichita Area Homeschoolers Athletic Association. Named to the All-Tournament Team were Ryan Baker (10th), Andrew Lippe (12th) and Jaron Marcus (12th). The team was coached by Mark Congdon (CPLS ‘99) and high school math teacher James Seidel. The Lions finished their season with a 7-7 record.
Girls Varsity Soccer Team Wins 2007 KCAA State Soccer Championship
The CPLS Lady Lions won the inaugural KCAA State Soccer Championship with a decisive 10-0 victory over Word of Life in the Championship game. Named to the All Tournament Team were: Rebecca Armfield (12th), Caitlyn Keller (10th), Nicole Koopman (11th), Carly Shafer (12th) and Anna Waldy (12th). The Lady Lions are coached by Brian Williams and assistant coaches James Seidel and Lisa Baker.
Boys Golf Team Places 3rd in KCAA State Team Championship.
The CPLS Boys Golf Team took 3rd place in the 4-man Team Total competition at the KCAA State Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 10th.
Individual medalists were Casey Bettis - 8th, Jarod Hay - 10th, Jaron Marcus - 12th and Andrew Lippe - 14th. The golf team is coached by Todd Fischer and assistant coach Kim Bettis.
Boy's Varsity Basketball Team Wins 2007 KCAA State Championship
The CPLS Boys and Girls Basketball teams participated in the KCAA State Championships on Saturday, February 24, 2007. The boys captured their 2nd consecutive KCAA title, defeating Olathe Christian 60-56 in the finals. Named to the all-tournament team were seniors Greyson Honaker, Gabe Letch, Eric Packer. The Lion's were led by first-year coach Jason Sellers and assistant coach Kim Bettis.
Girl's Varsity Basketball KCAA State Tournament - 2nd Place
The girls team made a great run in the KCAA State Championships, ending their season with a disappointing loss to Olathe Christian by 1 point in the finals in the last few seconds. Named to the all-tournament teams were seniors Carly Shafer and Rebecca Armfield. The Lady Lions finished the season with an 11-11 record. The girls were led by coach Becky Bates and assistant coach Bob Koopman.
Boy's Soccer Team Roars Back To Championship Win
The 2006 Lions' soccer team came back for a championship win this year, despite a severe lack of players. Having only 15 players, including two seventh graders and four eighth graders, when 11 must be on the field was a challenge for the team, but seemed only to inspire them to work harder. A stellar 11-3 season, one of the best in CPLS history, came with that extra work. Their efforts were especially rewarded in the KCAA state tournament, October 27-28, where they squeaked by Christ Prep 3-2 in overtime, and managed another 3-2 overtime victory against Olathe Christian in the championship match.
Lions' Football Finishes Strong
The 2006 Lions' football team played their best season in school history, finishing 7-3. The Lions seemed invincible early in the season, when they crushed several other teams, sometimes invoking the mercy rule of a 50-point lead. As the season progressed, they played tougher opponents, and ended up playing St. Mary's twice. In the KCAA playoffs, CPLS defeated Veritas 48-28 to advance to the chamionship match to play St. Mary's on November 4th. Although they played valiantly, culminating in a 34-30 lead in the third quarter, St. Mary's pushed back, eventually defeating the Lions 52-34. Coach Seth Garinger was proud of the second-place finish, another Cair Paravel record, saying, "You guys played like champions, and I am proud to have coached this team."
Volleyball Girls Take Second in KCAA Tournament
The 2006 Lady Lions played admirably this season. They took third place in the prestigious Perry-Lecompton Tournament, and seemed ready to take the KCAA Tournament as well. The Lions knocked off both Derby and Veritas 2-0 to progress to the championship match, where they played against WAHAA. Although they played well, the Lions' lost the best-out-of-five tournament 22-25, 22-25, 23-25, scoring only 8 points less than WAHAA throught the entire match. The Lions therefore took second place in the KCAA Tournament, finishing their season with a 20-9 record.
Sports Physical
A sports physical is required for partcipation in all sports. Physical forms must be completed and return to the Athletic Director prior to participation in any practice or game.