Christendom’s student-athletes earned numerous awards from the United States College Athletic Association (USCAA) to close out the fall 2023 semester, with six student-athletes earning All-American honors and twenty-nine student-athletes earning All-Academic honors.
Christendom Crusader Women’s Soccer had a memorable season with a winning record of 11-9 and an invitation to the USCAA National Championship Tournament for the first time since 2008. The Crusaders began the year with high intensity that carried the team through the beginning of their season.
Christendom’s men’s rugby team and women’s soccer team both fell in key National Championship playoff games over the weekend, with rugby coming up short against the Catholic University of America (CUA) in the National Collegiate Rugby Sweet Sixteen and women’s soccer losing to SUNY-ESF and Paul Smith’s College in USCAA National Championship Pool Play.
Christendom women’s soccer: National Championship Tournament-bound. The team, coming off one of the best seasons in program history, earned their first trip to the USCAA DII National Championship Tournament, as announced by the organization on Wednesday, November 8. They will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the tournament on November 17, aiming for a shot at the National Championship game on November 20.
The Crusader women’s soccer team defeated the Central Penn Knights 4-0 in the Eastern Stats Athletic Conference (ESAC) Championship on October 30, 2023.
The Crusaders took on Penn State Beaver for their second home match of the season. They defeated the Nittany Lions in a convincing manner, as they won 10-0 for their third straight win.
Christendom Women’s Soccer Team was victorious over the Frederick Community College Cougars in their 2023 season opener. After a hard-fought game, the Crusaders brought in their first win of the season 5-2.
Christendom College’s Athletics Department is starting a new chapter this year, revealing new primary and secondary logos ahead of the start of the 2023-24 academic year.
Christendom College will welcome back alumni and friends of Christendom for the fourteenth annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 9. The event, held this year at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, Virginia, raises funds for the Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Scholarship, which supports student-athletes at Christendom each year.
Christendom College’s Athletics Department announced on Friday, July 7, the college’s fall sports schedule, which begins August 26 for men’s and women’s soccer and for women’s volleyball. This year’s schedules will feature numerous premier matchups, as the college’s six fall varsity teams aim to exceed last year’s great successes.
Christendom Women’s Soccer Team was victorious over the Frederick Community College Cougars in their Fall 2022 season opener. After controlling the majority of the match, the Crusaders secured their first win 3-0.
Christendom College’s athletics program is set to begin its fall sports season this coming weekend, with men’s and women’s soccer jumping into action on August 27. The games are the first of many on the schedule for Christendom’s numerous athletic teams this fall, which will be playing full seasons for the first time since 2019.
Christendom College will welcome back alumni and friends of Christendom for the thirteenth annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 10. The event, held this year at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, Virginia, raises funds for the Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Scholarship, which supports student-athletes at Christendom each year.
Christendom College's Athletics Department announced on Wednesday, July 6 the college's fall sports schedule, which begins on Saturday, August 27 with a men’s and women's soccer double header vs Frederick Community College.
Josh Pabst and Megan Lovar have been named Christendom’s Thomas S. Vander Woude Athletic Scholarship winners for the Class of 2026. Recognized for their athletic ability and how they have showed Christ-like leadership and heartfelt service through sports and in the classroom, both Pabst and Lovar will play “for the love of the game and the glory of God” when they arrive on campus this fall.
The USCAA honored its student-athletes this past week, with awards for stellar performances, on the field, court, and in the classroom. Christendom was well represented, with Crusader athletes receiving multiple awards in both categories. Six Crusaders were given the honor of being chosen to the All-American Team; an award given to those who show excellence in their respective sport. For performance in the classroom, an impressive 18 Crusaders were awarded to the All-Academic Team. The All-Academic Team is awarded to student-athletes who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours, played a fall varsity sport, while also achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.
Front Royal, VA- The Lady Crusaders had their last home game of the season on Saturday October 9th. It was the Women’s Soccer team’s senior night, so Annie McGraw(Senior/Manassas, VA) was the star of the game. Saturday was McGraw’s last home soccer game before she graduates.
Fall Student-Athletes Earn USCAA Awards
December 13, 2023Christendom’s student-athletes earned numerous awards from the United States College Athletic Association (USCAA) to close out the fall 2023 semester, with six student-athletes earning All-American honors and twenty-nine student-athletes earning All-Academic honors.
