Chargers Athletics Updates
Teah Bailey
Director of Athletics & Recreation
Director’s Report: This was a phenomenal growth year for our athletics department. I am extremely proud of our athletes and coaches for their amazing contribution to our Crandall community.
Cross Country
Our Cross Country team was consistent and was also able to boast not one but two Christian Leadership Award winners. This was all while having runners reach personal bests in times. Cross Country made us all proud of the way they represented us here at Crandall. We want to thank Coach Jenna Cann for her wonderful service and leadership to this team.
Women’s Soccer
Women’s soccer had a fantastic year. For the first time they boasted a full roster with great talent at every position. They missed a playoff berth by only one goal ending the last game of the season in a tie. On the awards side they won Coach of the Year (Kevin Talbot), ACAA Keeper of the Year, 1st Team All-ACAA (Lauryn Bushey), and 2nd Team All-ACAA (Alyssa Dykeman). This was a great season for our women’s soccer program.
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Men’s Soccer
Men’s soccer went on to have an excellent showing despite some league expectations. They finished the regular season with a winning record and made the ACAA Semi-Finals. Senior Josh Bokma finished as a 2nd Team All-ACAA award winner while Abdul Nyei was able to secure 1st Team All-ACAA and Rookie of the Year honours. We are very thankful to Coach Bryan Cawthra for his wonderful work with this group of athletes.
Women’s Basketball
Women’s basketball is continuing to grow and is poised and prepared to have a winning season. Every team goes through a rebuild and this was no different. Adding a few key pieces to the wonderful veteran contingent they already have will pay great dividends and we look forward to seeing them out there on the Court representing us next year.
Men’s Basketball
Men’s basketball had a phenomenal season finishing with a silver medal in the 2018 ACAA Championships. The team was led by CCAA All-Canadian, 1st Team AllACAA and ACAA Defensive Player of the year Brandon Fields and 2nd Team All-ACAA Hassan Maidal. The team competed hard and posted big wins over top teams like Holland College and Mount Allison University.
