Evangelical Christian School Athletics

NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR!!
Congratulations to Coach Dwayne Donnell on being named the 2026 NHSACA National Girls Basketball Coach of the Year!

With well over 600 career victories, five district championships, four consecutive regional championships, and the first girls basketball state championship in ECS history, Coach Donnell has built a legacy that reaches far beyond basketball.

His leadership, character, and commitment to developing young women have impacted countless lives, making this national honor a truly well-deserved recognition.

Join us in celebrating Coach Donnell and read the full story HERE==> https://goecs.org/national-recognition-coach-dwayne-donnell-named-nhsaca-national-girls-basketball-coach-of-the-year/

You can check out Coach Dwayne Donnell Coach of the Year award show here: https://www.youtube.com/

The next generation of school spirit leaders had begun at ECS!

Congratulations to our News-Press Spring Sports All Area Performers!

Baseball
1st Team
Jackson Perkins
Slater Smith

2nd Team
David Hansen
Ryder Lutz

Honorable Mention
Anthony Cabrera
Harlan Haugen
Nick Tobia

Boys Weightlifting
1st Team
Colton Boring

Honorable Mention
Mikey Biczi
Adam D'Souza
Frank Gomez

Girls Tennis
1st Team
Zuri Mackellar

Boys Tennis
Honorable Mention
Andy Van Der Kooy

Softball
1st Team
Keaunna Green
Anayeli Guzman
Karsyn Mootz

Honorable Mention
Reese Niemier, Angelina Yzaguirre, Sam Yzaguirre

Girls Track
2nd Team
Halle Moss
Kharisma Watkins

Evangelical Christian School was proudly represented at the 40th Annual Rotary South Athletic Scholar Celebration by Nalah Smith and Brayden Saari, two outstanding student-athletes who exemplify excellence in the classroom, competition, and character.
A special congratulations to Nalah Smith, who was named the 2026 Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. An incredible honor and a historic achievement, as she becomes only the 4th student-athlete in ECS history to receive this prestigious award.
We are incredibly proud of both Nalah and Brayden for representing ECS with excellence, integrity, and Christ-centered character. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to honoring the Lord in all you do continue to inspire our school community.

THE BOYZ ARE BACK!
Friday Night Lights on Sentinel Field!

Friday, May 22, 7:30PM
ECS vs Bonita Springs
🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/6652071?schoolId=FL16968

ECS softball's quest for third state title ends in Class 1A semis Despite a valiant comeback attempt which saw the Sentinels score 10 runs in the game’s final three innings, ECS lost 16-15 to Geneva.

It's FINAL FOUR GAMEDAY for your ECS Softball defending Back-to-Back State Champions! We take on Geneva at 6PM in the State Final Four!

The ECS softball team will seek a rare state championship three-peat, but the Sentinels have already overcome plenty just to get the opportunity. See link below ⬇️

📸 Drew Irwin, Special to The News-Press