On Tuesday night, the Southwest Louisiana Christian Homeschool Athletic Club, also known as the Southwest Louisiana Knights and Lady Knights, held their Sports Awards Banquet at Moss Bluff Bible Church in Moss Bluff. Almost 200 people were in attendance, including 45 homeschooled athletes from around Southwest Louisiana (some from the Sulphur area), who participate in the various programs of the organization.
It was only four years ago that five area families started the group with boys basketball. Varsity girls basketball was added the following year, followed by co-ed varsity soccer. This year, varsity softball and baseball were added to the mix. The teams play in the west division of the Louisiana Christian School Athletic Association (LCSAA). Presently, around 31 families are involved in the local non-profit organization.
“We have been growing by word of mouth,” said Athletic Director Bill Wild at Tuesday night’s ceremonies.
“Just imagine where we will be four more years from now,” he added.
Wild spoke on the possibility of bringing in varsity football. He told the crowd that they are lined up to begin play in the fall if coaches can be found.
The group is a non-profit organization governed by a five member board. It is headed by an Athletic Director and currently counts five coaches and eight assistant coaches among its ranks, all volunteers. Although the majority of the athletes are homeschooled students from Calcasieu Parish, there are a few from Jeff Davis and Beauregard Parishes; but athletes are welcome from any parish in Southwest Louisiana.
“What we do out here is all for our kids,” said Wild. “We are dedicated to making a difference for them.”
Awards given out that night include:
Christian character (soccer) - Theresa Romero
Coach’s award (soccer) - Jacob Rigmaiden
Best defensive player female (soccer) - Marina Grove
Best defensive player male (soccer) - Garrett Gibson
Best offensive player female (soccer) - Bernadette Savage
Best offensive player male (soccer) - Tyler Fontenot
MVP (soccer) - Joseph Savage
Christian character (girls basketball) - Victoria Perez
Most improved player (girls basketball) - Theresa Romero
Best defensive player (girls basketball) - Taylor Hobbs
Best offensive player (girls basketball) - Morgan Smith
MVP (girls basketball) - Kristin Smith
Christian character (boys basketball) - Michael Laughlin
Coach’s award (boys basketball) - Zack Nicholas
Best defensive player (boys basketball) - Tim Homen
Best offensive player (boys basketball) - Tim Nicholas
MVP (boys basketball) - Clark Miller
Christian character (softball) - Kilah Williams
Coach’s award (softball) - Taylor Hobbs
Best defensive player (softball) - Morgan Smith
Best offensive player (softball) - Bethany Cahill
MVP (softball) - Bethany Cahill
Christian character (baseball) - Greg Demary
Coach’s award (baseball) - Jacob Blackner
Best defensive player (baseball) - Tyler Fontenot
Best offensive player (baseball) - Isaac Guillory
MVP (baseball) - Garrett Gibson
Head soccer coach Larry Agee was recognized for receiving the LCSAA Soccer Coach of the year award. As well, west division coach of the year honors went to head girls basketball coach Charlene Smith.
For more information about homeschool athletics, visit www.swlachefinc.org/events/sports.htm. The Louisiana Christian School Athletic Association website is www.lcsaa.com
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On Tuesday night, the Southwest Louisiana Christian Homeschool Athletic Club, also known as the Southwest Louisiana Knights and Lady Knights, held their Sports Awards Banquet at Moss Bluff Bible Church in Moss Bluff. Almost 200 people were in attendance, including 45 homeschooled athletes from around Southwest Louisiana (some from the Sulphur area), who participate in the various programs of the organization.
It was only four years ago that five area families started the group with boys basketball. Varsity girls basketball was added the following year, followed by co-ed varsity soccer. This year, varsity softball and baseball were added to the mix. The teams play in the west division of the Louisiana Christian School Athletic Association (LCSAA). Presently, around 31 families are involved in the local non-profit organization.
“We have been growing by word of mouth,” said Athletic Director Bill Wild at Tuesday night’s ceremonies.
“Just imagine where we will be four more years from now,” he added.
Wild spoke on the possibility of bringing in varsity football. He told the crowd that they are lined up to begin play in the fall if coaches can be found.
The group is a non-profit organization governed by a five member board. It is headed by an Athletic Director and currently counts five coaches and eight assistant coaches among its ranks, all volunteers. Although the majority of the athletes are homeschooled students from Calcasieu Parish, there are a few from Jeff Davis and Beauregard Parishes; but athletes are welcome from any parish in Southwest Louisiana.
“What we do out here is all for our kids,” said Wild. “We are dedicated to making a difference for them.”
Awards given out that night include:
Christian character (soccer) - Theresa Romero
Coach’s award (soccer) - Jacob Rigmaiden
Best defensive player female (soccer) - Marina Grove
Best defensive player male (soccer) - Garrett Gibson
Best offensive player female (soccer) - Bernadette Savage
Best offensive player male (soccer) - Tyler Fontenot
MVP (soccer) - Joseph Savage
Christian character (girls basketball) - Victoria Perez
Most improved player (girls basketball) - Theresa Romero
Best defensive player (girls basketball) - Taylor Hobbs
Best offensive player (girls basketball) - Morgan Smith
MVP (girls basketball) - Kristin Smith
Christian character (boys basketball) - Michael Laughlin
Coach’s award (boys basketball) - Zack Nicholas
Best defensive player (boys basketball) - Tim Homen
Best offensive player (boys basketball) - Tim Nicholas
MVP (boys basketball) - Clark Miller
Christian character (softball) - Kilah Williams
Coach’s award (softball) - Taylor Hobbs
Best defensive player (softball) - Morgan Smith
Best offensive player (softball) - Bethany Cahill
MVP (softball) - Bethany Cahill
Christian character (baseball) - Greg Demary
Coach’s award (baseball) - Jacob Blackner
Best defensive player (baseball) - Tyler Fontenot
Best offensive player (baseball) - Isaac Guillory
MVP (baseball) - Garrett Gibson
Head soccer coach Larry Agee was recognized for receiving the LCSAA Soccer Coach of the year award. As well, west division coach of the year honors went to head girls basketball coach Charlene Smith.
For more information about homeschool athletics, visit www.swlachefinc.org/events/sports.htm. The Louisiana Christian School Athletic Association website is www.lcsaa.com
