Weight Training Program Strengthens Players
Dawson Allen, Writer
October 31, 2012
Teams develop at practice. Athletes develop skills in their spare time. While everybody loves to play, what separates talent from greatness is the weight room. Yes, some hate it, and others cannot leave without it. But for an athlete, it is a way of life—every morning and every late night, and the... Read more »
Volleyball Plays Hard to Please One
Cathryn Knapp, Writer
October 31, 2012
“We are forced to work harder, because we play for the Lord and not for our own desires.” Left Side, Strong Side.” The famous cheer of both the CCA Varsity Volleyball team and the Titans, the football team from the unforgettable movie, “Remember the Titans.” The Titans’ cheer was made... Read more »
Goldrush
Jake Denker, Writer
October 30, 2012
Winning Souls, Although winning the game may seem like the priority for the CCA football team, it is not. The most important part of gameday is the chance to win souls into heaven. The Gold Rush is CCA Varsity football’s biggest game of the year, when The Eagles play their rival— The Westminster... Read more »
SPORTS: Faces of Excellence
Gabe Tchividjian, Sports Writer
May 25, 2012
An end of the year edition would not be complete without a special tribute to all the athletes that made the sports season so great. For the first time ever, The Messenger Staff voted on the best athletes for their respective sports, both girls and boys. We considered each athlete for their athletic... Read more »
CCA Alumni Makes UF History
April 2, 2012
Making baseball history at the University of Florida, CCA alumni Taylor Gushue has gained popularity through his talents and character. Gushue was one of the three freshmen at UF to play in their first game of the season. He started as the DH (designated hitter) and was sixth in the batting line up. ... Read more »
Tina Reeder. Ironman.
Tristen Johns, Staff Writer
December 21, 2011
“There we were, just He and I crossing that finish line and I felt His presence like never before.” Before November 5, 2011, Mrs. Tina Reeder had a few titles—all recognizable by her CCA family: mother of CCA junior, Avery Reeder, Health and Home Economics teacher, cheerleading coach, CPR instructor,... Read more »
Cross Country Player Profile: Chaney Hewlett
Gabe Tchividjian, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
As far as popular spectator sports go, Cross Country may be a little off-the-radar—but CCA’s Varsity team star runner, Chaney Hewlett, is anything but that. While many might not know him yet, this eighth grader has garnered the attention of cross-country coaches throughout Broward County this season. Coach’s... Read more »
Golf Player Profile: Jake Middlebrooks
Hannah Larson, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
As the fall sports season approaches, fans are excited to watch the CCA football team in action. However, little do people know that, while the football team is gearing up in pads and helmets, another group of boys is loading up a van of golf clubs and heading for the Palm Aire Country Club. CCA Golf... Read more »
Football Player Profile: Greg Mabin
Stephen Barnett, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Greg Mabin’s presence on the field is formidable. Every Friday, spectators look out for this wide receiver’s best game, best tackle, and he delivers. On any given game day, he is that force that pushes through the opponent’s line to complete the pass that takes him straight to the end zone, where... Read more »
Swimming Player Profiles: Clayton and Elise Atkins
Tristen Johns, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Countless swimming, pruned hands, the smell of chlorine, yet the thrill of a race won, a time beat, and a beautiful day are some of the thoughts that CCA swimmers will describe to you about their experience on the CCA swim team—the new sport added to the CCA Athletics roster. There was an array of... Read more »