A HIGHER PURPOSE
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, JIM DRUART, RECOUNTS THE START OF THE 2023-2024 ATHLETIC SEASON
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his has been another year of growth for Crandall University Athletics. This year we welcomed a record 61 first-year athletes into our program, with now over 120 athletes competing for and representing Crandall University! Our athletic facility renovations were completed this summer with the installation of a new air conditioning system in The Court thanks to a grant from the Atlantic Baptist Foundation. As a faith-based university, we continue to believe our student-athletes are called to a Higher Purpose, to excel in academics and athletics and become leaders and mentors in the wider community. We are pleased to announce that 22 student-athletes received the CCAA National Scholar Award last year. This award is given annually to student-athletes who participate in varsity athletics and have also achieved excellence in academics. This year, our men’s and women’s Cross Country teams were crowned league champions at the ACAA Cross Country
Championships in Truro, NS. This was the second consecutive banner for our women’s team and the third consecutive banner for our men’s team. We launched our men’s Volleyball program this fall, competing in league play for the first time in November. Our Boxing team is a part of the National Collegiate Boxing Association league and competes against colleges and universities from across the U.S. Our teams have faced some successes and some challenges. They continue to show great resiliency, strength, and character as they build upon the foundations they have laid. Our expectations are high and we continue to work hard to create a culture founded in faith, integrity, respect, and community. On behalf of the coaches, staff, and student-athletes of Crandall University Athletics, I once again wish to express my sincere and deep gratitude and thanks to the Crandall community for your continued support and commitment to athletics. Jim Druart has served as Director of Athletics and Recreation since 2019.
Fall Athletic Honours
Women’s Cross Country Second Consecutive ACAA Conference Title Men’s Cross Country Third Consecutive ACAA Conference Title ACAA Cross Country Champion, ACAA Runner of the Year Luke Purdy Women’s Cross Country All‑Conference Mary Fillmore, Mikaela Allen, Clareta Livingstone Men’s Cross Country All-Conference Luke Purdy, Jackson Culberson, Luc Blanchette Women’s Soccer First Team All‑Conference Rebekah Deveau Women’s Soccer Second Team All‑Conference Simona Romano Men’s Soccer First Team All‑Conference Ethan Druart Men’s Soccer Second Team All‑Conference Luke Knowles
