Victory Christian Academy Lions Athletics

🚨🦁 CONGRATULATIONS VCA STUDENT-ATHLETES! 💜💛

We’re proud to recognize our 2025 Fall Sport Varsity Letter and Scholar Athlete Award winners! Each of these athletes demonstrated excellence on the field, court, and course — and in the classroom — representing Victory Christian Academy with pride, perseverance, and purpose.

🏅 Varsity Letter Recipients

Cross Country:
Bryce Kesting • Aiden Kinne • Carsyn Jesuit • Shy-Ann Shumylo

Girls Soccer:
MacKenzy Briggs • Mackenzie Brubaker • Shahina Shinde • Paige Lundy • Emilie Wenthold

Boys Soccer:
Christian Bernal • Ezekial Snowden • CJ White • Isaac Andrews • Gavin Kent • Jeremiah Uskert • Ian McChristian • Michael Hutka

Girls Volleyball:
Autumn Ballah • Josephine Pals

🎓 Scholar Athlete Award Recipients

Elle Thomae • Jeremiah Uskert • Bella Herrold • Violet Stucky • Nelizabeth Hill Ortiz • Shy-Ann Shumylo • Posey Jacobs • Micah Rosales • Autumn Ballah • Ava Buckland • Ethan Johnson • Erin King • Molly Norwalk • Josephine Pals • Norah Stucky • Isaac Andrews • Lia Hattabaugh • Cristian Bernal • Charley Decker • Maddy Hattabaugh • Michael Hutka • Aubrey Jones • Gavin Kent • Bryce Kesting • Alexis Lobban • Chloe Schaap • Keriabella Tyler • Christopher White

These young men and women embody the true spirit of a VCA Lion — disciplined, hardworking, and grounded in faith. 🦁✨

A huge thank you to our coaches, teachers, and families for the support you pour into our student-athletes every day.

💜💛 VCA Milestone Moments – Celebrating Excellence in Volleyball & Soccer! 💛💜

This fall, two of our incredible student-athletes reached major career milestones that highlight their hard work, dedication, and love for the game. 🦁✨

🏐 Ava Buckland — 1,000 Career Assists
Congratulations to Ava for surpassing 1,000 career assists in Volleyball! Her leadership, precision, and ability to elevate her teammates set a powerful example of what it means to be a Lion. Ava’s commitment and passion have left a lasting mark on the court and in our program. 👏💪

⚽️ Posey Jacobs — 50 Career Goals
A huge congratulations to Posey for reaching 50 career goals in Soccer! Her determination, skill, and consistency in front of the net have been nothing short of inspiring. Posey’s competitive spirit and relentless energy embody the heart and pride of VCA Athletics. 🙌🔥

We are so proud of these two outstanding young women for their remarkable achievements — milestones like these remind us that greatness is built through dedication, teamwork, and faith-driven effort. Congratulations, Ava and Posey! 💜🦁💛

⚽️ VCA HS Varsity Girls Soccer

The VCA HS Varsity Girls Soccer team played with unmatched heart, determination, and unity all season long. Their chemistry on and off the field was something special to witness.

🏅 Defensive MVP: Wendy Adams
🏅 Offensive MVP: Emilie Wenthold
⚽️ Golden Boot: Harmony Nieto
🦁 Lion Award: Kristen Penner

Congratulations, ladies — and thank you to our coaches and parents for your endless support and belief in this team! 💜💛

⚽️ VCA HS Varsity Boys Soccer

Our VCA HS Varsity Boys Soccer team showed what true teamwork and perseverance look like this season. Every match was a display of discipline, grit, and Lion pride!

🏅 MIP: Jacob Lawless
⚽️ Golden Boot: Shane Hattabaugh
🏅 MVP: Nolan Roy
🦁 Lion Award: Nathan Wenthold

A huge thank you to our coaching staff for their guidance and to our families who filled the sidelines with energy and encouragement. 💜🦁

🏐 VCA HS Varsity Girls Volleyball

Congratulations to our VCA HS Varsity Girls Volleyball team on a phenomenal season! This group’s growth and resilience were on full display at Nationals and throughout the year.

🏅 Coaches’ Awards (Nationals): Violet Stucky, Anna Butcher, Molly Norwalk
🏅 Defensive MVP: Bella Herrold
🏅 Offensive MVP: Ava Buckland
👑 Queen of the Court: Elle Thomae
🦁 Lion Award: Josephine Pals

To our coaches and parents — thank you for pouring into these athletes and making this journey unforgettable! 💜💛

🏐 VCA HS Girls JV Volleyball

A big congratulations to our VCA HS Girls JV Volleyball team on an amazing season filled with growth, teamwork, and determination! This group of young laides brought energy and enthusiasm to every match, showing tremendous improvement and heart along the way.

🏅 MIP: Aubrey Jones
🏅 MVP: Chloe Schaap
🦁 Lion Award: Maddy Hattabaugh

We’re so proud of the effort and dedication shown by each player this season. Thank you to our coaches for their leadership and to our parents for your constant encouragement and support — you made this season one to remember! 💜💛

🏃‍♀️ VCA High School Cross Country

What a season for our VCA HS Cross Country team! These athletes showed incredible determination through every meet, representing VCA with courage and endurance.

🏅 MIP: Shy-Ann Shumylo
🏅 MIP: Lucas Hall
🏅 MVP: Ethan Johnson
🦁 Lion Award: Jett Bensing

A special thank-you to our coaches for their leadership and to our families for cheering every mile. 💜🦁

🏃‍♂️ VCA Middle School Cross Country

Our VCA MS Cross Country runners made us proud this fall, showing what it means to push through with discipline and heart. Every stride reflected their hard work and commitment!

🏅 MIP: Cole Silver
🏅 MVP: Mason Kesting
🦁 Lion Award: Sadie Terborg

Thank you to our coaches for their guidance and encouragement and to our supportive parents for always showing up at the finish line! 💛💜

🏐 VCA MS Girls Volleyball – Team A

What a fantastic year for our MS Girls Volleyball A team! This group came together and played with incredible energy, composure, and Lion pride all season long.

🏅 MIP: Claire McCormick
🏅 MVP: Eliana Isensee
🦁 Lion Award: Charlotte Ballah

A big shout-out to our coaching staff for their dedication and to our parents who cheered their hearts out every game — we’re so proud of this team! 💜💛

🏐 VCA MS Girls Volleyball – Team B

Congratulations to our Middle School Girls Volleyball B team on an exciting and hard-fought season! This team embodied teamwork and perseverance from start to finish.

🏅 MIP: Rita Ahlborn
🏅 MVP: Brooklyn Douglas
🦁 Lion Award: Evelyn Walma

Thank you to our coaches for their leadership and to the parents for your constant support — you helped make this season truly special! 💜💛

⚾️ VCA Middle School Baseball

Our VCA MS Baseball team wrapped up a memorable season filled with growth, hustle, and heart! From big hits to defensive plays that turned heads, these boys represented Lion Pride all year long.

🏅 MIP: Seth Rumba
🏅 MVP: Jude Bucher
🦁 Lion Award: Bentley Wellsand

Thank you to our coaches for guiding them every step of the way and to our amazing parents for being the loudest fans in the stands! 💜🦁

🦁 VCA Middle School Soccer

What an incredible season for our VCA MS Soccer team! This group showed grit, teamwork, and a true love for the game every time they stepped on the field. ⚽️

Congratulations to our award winners:
🏅 MIP: Elliot Martin
🏅 MVP: Cayden Hufford
🦁 Lion Award: Malina Mathewson

A huge thank you to our coaches and parents for your endless encouragement and commitment throughout the season. The future is bright for this young squad! 💛💜