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Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. Hebrews 12:1-2
Saints in the News
2023-2024
October 2023
October 1: Football: Elite 2025 ATH Carter Jones recaps 'electric' visit to Syracuse
October 2: Football: Huntley's recap: The highs, lows, and final word on football's Week 6 - Orange County Register
October 2: Water Polo: CIF-SS boys water polo polls, Oct. 2 - Orange County Register
October 3: Football: League action gets interesting
October 3: Football: High school football: Orange County season stat leaders through Sept. 30
October 6: Football: Orange County high school football final scores for Friday night, Oct. 6
October 6: Basketball: Top girls basketball teams to play H.O.P.E. Showcase at Cypress College this weekend
October 7: Football: PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran rolls to win over Pacifica setting up showdown with Tustin
October 7: Football: Week seven of high school football included a big upset and thrilling comeback wins
October 9: Football: Huntley's recap: The highs, lows and final word on football's Week 7 - Orange County Register
Blue Ribbon School Announcement
September 19, 2023 – IRVINE, California – Crean Lutheran High School was one of just 353 schools across America, and the only private school in California, recognized today by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. Crean Lutheran High School was recognized in the category of Exemplary High Performing Schools.
“Crean Lutheran High School’s mission is ‘Proclaiming Jesus Christ through Excellence in Education,’ and to receive such an honor affirms our commitment to this mission, to our students, and to excellence worthy of Jesus Christ,” Crean Lutheran Principal, Dr. Daniel Moyer said. “CLHS’s students, faculty, and staff are committed to value faithfulness, excellence, stewardship, service, and community. Embracing these areas we value has guided the Saints family in working unto the Lord.”
Crean Lutheran High School was founded in 2007 and hosted less than 100 students in its inaugural year. CLHS now serves the needs of approximately 1100 students and is located at the corner of Portola and Sand Canyon on an 18-acre main campus and a 12-acre athletic complex.
“The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to Raise the Bar in education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The leaders, educators, and staff at our National Blue Ribbon Schools continually inspire me with their dedication to fostering academic excellence and building positive school cultures that support students of all backgrounds to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”
Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The Department invites nominations for the National Blue Ribbon Schools award from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education.
Three Crean Lutheran High School students were also recently named National Merit Semifinalists, seven students received National Hispanic Recognition Awards, and one received the National Indigenous Award.
The full list of the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools can be found on the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
To view the full list of the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools click here.
September 2023
September 1: Football: Trabuco Hills football wins tough battle with Crean Lutheran
September 2: Football: PHOTOS: Trabuco Hills vs. Crean Lutheran
September 3: Basketball: 4-Star PG on West Coast Syracuse Basketball Watchlist
September 3: Football: Dramatic Fourth Quarter Comebacks and Performances Highlight Week 2
September 4: Football: PHOTOS: Fans, Spirit Squads, and Bands During Week Two HS Football
September 7: Flag Football: Orange County Girls Flag Football Teams Reach Quarterfinals of Beckman SoCal Showcase
September 7: Water Polo: Santa Barbara Invite Recap
September 8: Art: Congressional Art Competition showcases high school artists on Capitol Hill
September 10: Football: OC Week Four Schedule
September 11: Football: Kyler Petronis 2023 Junior Season Highlights
September 16: Football: PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran Takes Control Early and Defeats Crosstown Rival
September 16: Football: Football Roundup Week 4
September 18: Academics: Leading K-12 Schools Guide 2023
September 19: Academics: These 33 California schools 'set a national example' and receive latest US education award
September 19: Academics: Which OC Schools Received Blue Ribbon Rankings This Year?
September 19: Academics: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Congratulates 33 California Schools Recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 19: Academics: Six Orange County Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon honors
September 19: Academics: Orange County Schools Win National Blue Ribbon Award
September 20: Academics: National Blue Ribbon Honor Awarded to 18 LA/OC Schools: Celebrating Exceptional Education
September 20: Academics: 33 California Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools For 2023
September 20: Spirit: PHOTOS: Cheer squads, bands, and fans a big part of the high school football experience
September 20: Academic: Orange County schools win National Blue Ribbon Award
September 20: Football: Continuation of Crean Lutheran-Northwood football series could depend on new CIF plan
September 21: Flag Football: News and Notes Girls Flag Football
September 22: Academic: Teens step up to help shape O.C.’s transportation future
September 23: Football: PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran wraps up non-league action with road victory over Gahr
September 23: Football: Football roundup: Week 5 games
September 25: Football: 2025 linebacker Carter Jones impressed by Arizona
September 25: Water Polo: Crean Lutheran boys water polo team captures two key non-league victories
September 25: Water Polo: Two Orange County boys water polo teams ranked No. 1 in this week’s CIF polls
September 25: Football: Orange County football Top 25
September 26: Basketball: Vyctorius Miller, 4-star basketball recruit, transfers back to Crean Lutheran for senior season
September 30:Football: PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran rolls past Valencia in Empire League opener
September 30: Football: Crean Lutheran Dominates Valencia in Empire League Matchup: Final Score 49-21
September 30: Football: Syracuse Football: Massive amount of commits, recruits for Clemson game
August 2023
August 2: Football: Saints looking forward to promising new season
August 7: Football: Empire League Preview.
August 8: Volleyball: CIF pre-season watch list.
August 13: Football: Crean Lutheran and Capo Valley Scrimmage
August 15: Football: OC Football Schedule for Week Zero
August 21: Football: Orange County Football Top 25
August 21: Water Polo: CIF Pre-Season Water Polo Watch List
August 21: Football: Defensive Standouts for Orange County High School Football
August 21: Football: Photos from Season Opening Win Over Canyon
August 20: Football: Opening Week of High School Football Standout Performances
August 19: Football: Spark from New QB Helps Lead Crean Lutheran Football Past Canyon
August 20: Football: Opening Week of High School Football Standout Performances
August 21: Football: Orange County Football Top 25
August 21: Water Polo: CIF Pre-Season Water Polo Watch List
August 21: Football: Defensive Standouts for Orange County High School Football
August 21: Football: Photos from Season Opening Win Over Canyon
August 24: Basketball: Vyctorius Miller Key Prospect for USC Basketball
August 25: Football: Orange County High School Football Final Score for Friday Night
August 26: Football: Big Third Quarter Lifts Crean Lutheran Past Mary Star for Home Victory
August 28: Water Polo: Orange County Water Polo Top 10
August 29: Flag Football: Girls' Flag Football: Monday's Scores
August 29: Cheer & Song: PHOTOS: Fans, Spirit Squads, and Bands During Week One HS Football
August 29: Football: OC High School Football Leading Stats
August 30: Flag Football: Girls Flag Football Final Scores for OC Games, Wednesday, Aug. 30
August 30: Football: OC Football Week Two Previews and Predictions
July 2023
July 26: Girls Flag Football: Excitement builds for new program