Inside Athletics

Athletic Facilities

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

Crean Lutheran High School offers athletes state-of-the-art on-campus training and game day facilities. View the campus map and galleries below to see what it's like to be a Crean Lutheran Athlete.

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Strength & Performance Program

Inside Out Coaching Initiative

Transformational Statement:

We strive to develop student athletes that are Strong in Faith, Strong in Body, and Strong In Mind.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Crean Lutheran athletes will achieve optimal performance through:

General Strength Development
Establishing Technique and Progression
Minimizing the Risk of Injury
Increasing Speed, Strength, and Power

Goals:

Develop student athletes that glorify God through commitment, honor, and resilience.
Develop athletes to take on the demands of their sport and minimize the risk of injury.
Develop a competitive and mentally challenging environment for our athletes to train.

colin shumate - Head strength & PERFORMANCE Coach

Contact:
colin.shumate@creanlutheran.org

Anna unke - Director of girls volleyball & health teacher

Contact: anna.unke@creanlutheran.org

dominic isaza - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Contact: dominic.isaza@creanlutheran.org

Saints Athletic Leadership Team

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

S.A.L.T. (Saints Athletic Leadership Team) is made up of student athlete leaders that are being equipped, encouraged, and empowered to lead and inspire their respective teams. The goal of S.A.L.T. is to positively impact people for Christ beyond athletics and into the Crean Lutheran community.

Student athlete leaders model Crean Lutheran Athletics core values:

S.A.L.T. Directors & Facilitators

colin shumate - S.A.L.T Coordinator

colin.shumate@creanlutheran.org

rick curtis- S.A.L.T. Core Facilitator

Contact:
rick.curtis@creanlutheran.org

will mcminn - Core Facilitator

Contact:
will.mcminn@creanlutheran.org

Austin Loeb-S.A.L.T. Support & evaluator

Contact:
austin.loeb@creanlutheran.org

Eric Olson - S.A.L.T. Support & evaluator

Contact:
eric.olson@creanlutheran.org

ryan curammeng - facilitator & fall coaches

Contact:
ryan.curammeng@creanlutheran.org

robby cherry - facilitator & spring coaches

Contact:
robby.cherry@creanlutheran.org

College Bound Student-Athlete

In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

College athletics encompasses a variety of different opportunities for students to compete in a sport at the college level, and there are several items that must be completed throughout your high school years, from eligibility standards, transcript, test scores, and more. The most prominent associations are:

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is divided into different divisions - Division I, Division II, and Division III.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) also offers athletic opportunities at 250 institutions.

Each association and division maintains different initial-eligibility requirements and standards so it is important to be familiar with the one where you will be competing. If you are unsure where you will attend yet, it would be best to satisfy the most rigorous set of requirements (NCAA-Division I) as this will keep your options open for the most opportunities.

CLick here to view the ncaa guide for the college bound student-athlete 2024-2025

click here to view the naia guide for the college-bound student athlete

Recommended High School Timeline

Grade 9

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and/or NAIA Eligibility Center
- Complete the NCAA free Profiler Page account
Review the Division I and II initial-eligibility academic requirements
- Division III schools set their own admissions and eligibility standards. Contact the Division III school you are planning to attend or visit ncaa.org/d3 to learn more.
- For NAIA schools, you must be admitted to the institution under admission standards equal to or higher than those applied to the general student body
Review Crean Lutheran NCAA-approved courses.
- Search using Crean Lutheran's School Code: 051298

Grade 10

If you are being actively recruited by an NCAA Division I or II school and have a free Profile Page account, transition it to a paid Academic & Amateurism Certification account
Complete the Transcript Release Form if you would like Crean Lutheran to share your unofficial transcript with interested coaches/schools
Begin talking with your coaches about the process for getting recruited for your sport
- RESOURCE: How to Get Recruited

Grade 11

Review your NCAA eligibility and Crean Lutheran graduation progress with your school counselor and develop a plan if improvement is needed
NOTE: The NCAA is not requiring the SAT/ACT for their initial eligibility certification. However, the school you plan to attend may still require it.
Ensure your sports participation information is correct in your NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center account
If you are a transfer student or you took any classes outside of Crean Lutheran, you MUST send an official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center from each of those schools in order for those classes to be considered in the NCAA's academic evaluation.

Grade 12

Complete all Tasks assigned via the NCAA Eligibility Center, including the NEW NCAA Sports Wagering Education Module
Even if you committed to a school and/or signed a National Letter of Intent, you MUST still apply and get accepted to the school
Request your final NCAA amateurism certification beginning October 1 (Winter/Spring enrollees) or April 1 (Fall enrollees)
After you graduate, Crean Lutheran counselors / registrar will send your final high school official transcript to your NCAA/NAIA accounts. Be sure to confirm that official transcripts have been sent from all high schools attended.

*View the NCAA's comprehensive High School Timeline and Registration Checklist

Signing Day

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

Crean Lutheran Student-Athletes Sign Athletic Scholarship Offers

2024-2025 Signees

view the Fall Signing Day photos

football signing day photos

Fall National Signing Day

Mia Johnson - Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame - Girls Soccer
Malaina Duro - University of California, Irvine - Girls Soccer
Ethan Chavez - Hamline University - Baseball
Veronica Barber - Saint Francis University - Girls Tennis
Micaela Hanning - Vanguard University - Girls Basketball
Cayden Wang - Vanderbilt University - Boys Tennis

Football National Signing Day

Carter Jones - University of Arizona - Football

Tyler Parker - University of California, Davis - Football

Daylin Caamano - University of Nevada, Reno - Football

Winter National Signing Day

Ben Byszewski - University of St. Thomas - Football
Connor Stephens - Dordt University - Football
Jane Hewitt - Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College - Girls Basketball

Spring National Signing Day

Amara Viola - Calvin University - Girl's Volleyball
Beck Gash - Vanguard University - Boys Soccer
Sydnee Norwood - Dominican University of California - Girls Basketball
Halle Harder - University of California, Merced - Girls Soccer
Ben Keller - Westmont College - Baseball
Jordyn Norwood - Concordia University Irvine - Track & Field
Logan Erickson - Belmont Abbey College - Volleyball

2024-2025 Athletes

Fall Signees:

Mia Johnson - Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame - Girls Soccer

Malaina Duro - University of California, Irvine - Girls Soccer

Ethan Chavez - Hamline University - Baseball

Veronica Barber - Saint Francis University - Girls Tennis

Micaela Hanning - Vanguard University - Girls Basketball

Cayden Wang - Vanderbilt University - Boys Tennis

Football Signees:

Carter Jones - University of Arizona - Football

Tyler Parker - University of California, Davis - Football

Daylin Caamano - University of Nevada, Reno - Football

Winter Signees:

Ben Byszewski - University of St. Thomas - Football

Connor Stephens - Dordt University - Football

Jane Hewitt - Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College - Girls Basketball

Spring Signees:

Amara Viola - Calvin University - Girl's Volleyball

Beck Gash - Vanguard University - Boys Soccer

Sydnee Norwood - Dominican University of California - Girls Basketball

Halle Harder - University of California, Merced - Girls Soccer

Ben Keller - Westmont College - Baseball

Jordyn Norwood - Concordia University Irvine - Track & Field

Logan Erickson - Belmont Abbey College - Volleyball

2023-2024 Athletes

Fall Signees:

Elise Lee - Northwestern University - Girls Golf
Sicily Windham - Lamar University - Softball
Abby Thies - Biola University - Girls Volleyball
Kiera Maynard - The Master's University - Girls Volleyball
Caroline Rader - Southern Methodist University - Rowing
Delaney Schappert - Clark University - Girls Soccer
Troy Jenkins - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis - Boys Basketball

Winter Signees:

Mikayla Barre - Concordia University Irvine - Swimming
Sho Garcia - Georgetown University - Baseball
Richard Han - University of California, Berkeley - Boys Golf
Gavin Rivas - Point Loma Nazarene University - Boys Soccer
Paul Schulteis - Concordia University Irvine - Boys Volleyball

Spring Signees:

Parker Vigue - Arizona Christian University - Lacrosse
Kylie Sarton - UC Santa Cruz - Girls Volleyball
Brody Champion - Concordia University Irvine - Lacrosse

Summer Signees:

Ruth Harkins - Smith College - Swim & Dive
Walker Richardson - Whittier College - Baseball
Jameel Naber - Concordia University Irvine - Track & Field

2022-2023 Athletes

Fall National Signing Day

Lizzie Elder - Mary Hardin-Baylor - Girls Basketball
Madi Moore - Biola University - Girls Volleyball
Alex Iida - Saint Mary's College - Baseball
Payton Tully - Biola University - Girls Volleyball
Jack O'Malley - Bucknell University - Baseball
Wyatt Nichol - Pepperdine University - Baseball

Winter National Signing Day

Nick Cangas - Midland University - Baseball
Sara Cho - The Master's University - Volleyball
Ty Benefield - Boise State University - Football
Tate Fitzgerald - Biola University - Swim
Andrew Teh - California Baptist University - Swim
Andrew An - Pomona-Pitzer - Baseball
Bryan Fernandez - Chaminade University of Honolulu - Baseball
Mark Fedro - University of Hawai'i at Hilo - Baseball
Cristian Viola - University of California, Davis - Football

Spring National Signing Day

April 19, 2023

2021-2022 Athletes

Bradley Cooper - Cal State San Bernardino - Baseball
Daniel Choi - West Point - Boys Tennis
Haylee Gould - Concordia University Irvine - Girls Soccer
Catherine Park - University of Southern California - Girls Golf

Jack Fairchild - Southern Utah University - Football

Noah Bray - College of Idaho - Lacrosse
Taylor Feldman - Northern Arizona University - Basketball
Anna Brown - University of California San Diego - Rowing
Koat Keat - University of California Santa Barbara - Basketball
Ethan Miller - Westmont University - Track & Field
Kaela Brenner - Brown University - Track & Field

2020-2021 Athletes

Anna Bjorklund - Lehigh University (softball)
Caedan Chase - University of Arizona (rugby)
Hannah Cumming - The Master's University (soccer)
Nolan Folsom - The College of Idaho (lacrosse)
Sophia Guntrip - California Lutheran University (water polo)
Sam Held - Concordia University Irvine (track and field)
Sooyeon (Emily) Jang - New York University (golf)
Morgan Kampfer - Biola University (swim)
Nate Kim - Claremont McKenna College (soccer)
George Manera - Covenant College (baseball)
Sammy McMillan - California, Los Angeles (rugby)
Molly McNulty - Caldwell Community College (softball)
Kanon Rabbitt - Arizona Christian University (baseball)
Zach Tittle - Hope International University (baseball)
Dominik Varela - The Master's University (baseball)
Graham Wyckoff - University of Arizona (rugby)

2019 - 2020 Athletes

Mandy Brenner - Harvard University (Swimming)
Joey Schell - United States Air Force Academy (Water Polo)
Nicholas Placek - Concordia University Irvine (Lacrosse)
Solomon Yi - California State University San Marcos (Baseball)
Anthony Fitzgerald - Wheaton College (Swimming)
Daisy Lammers - Concordia University Irvine (STUNT)
Kiley O'Rourke - Monmouth University (Softball)
Drew Barragan - Embry Riddle (Baseball)
Derek Bagatourian - Dominican University (Baseball)
Daniel Vega - Hope International University (Baseball)
Hailee Daniel - Covenant College (Basketball)
CJ Koerber - Clarkson University (Track & Field)
Drew Yezbak - Quincy University (Basketball)

2018 - 2019 Athletes

Gum Majak - Life Pacific College (Men's Basketball)
Morgan Jenkins - University of Pennsylvania (Women's Fencing)
Ryan Jenkins - Princeton University (Women's Fencing)
Maximus Bahou - Cal Lutheran University (Football)
Garrett Miller - Westmont College (Track & Field and Cross Country)
Robert Morris - Concordia University Irvine (Track & Field and Cross Country)
Joshua Yang - Pomona College (Men's Soccer)
Ashley Hii - Kenyon College (Women's Volleyball)
Tyler Guo - University of Southern California (Golf)
Jonathan Scherer - Vanguard University (Basketball)

2018 Athletes

Elise Garcia - University of California Berkeley (Women's Swimming)
Eva Merrell - University of Georgia (Women's Swimming)
Josh Richter - Point Loma University (Baseball)
Lindsey Allen - Hiram College (Softball)
Abby O"Grattan - George Fox University (Women's Swimming)
Louie Kim - Occidental College (Baseball)
Anthony Cooper - Concordia University Wisconsin (Baseball)
Ben Beavers - Concordia University Wisconsin (Football)
Patrick McNerney - Valparaiso University (Football)
Peter Weiss - George Fox University (Cross Country & Track & Field)
Miles Lee - University of California Berkeley (Men's Gymnastics)
Jacqueline Lari - Newman University (Women's Soccer)
Journey Werner - The Master's University (Women's Swimming)
Craig Odenwald - Westmont College (Cross Country & Track & Field)

2017 Athletes

Tanner Petchul - California Baptist University (Men's Volleyball)
Kevin Chao - Texas Christian University (Men's Swimming)
Colten Young - Princeton University (Men's Diving)
Henry Schineller - California State University Bakersfield (Men's Baseball)
Jimena Martinez Lopez - University of Illinois (Women's Swimming)
Rachel Taylor - University of California, San Diego (Women's Swimming)
Andrew Antoun - California Baptist University (Men's Soccer)
Hillary Beall - University of Michigan (Women's Soccer)
Jessica Luce - Concordia University Irvine (Cheer)
William Choi - Pomona-Pitzer College (Baseball)
Bryn Williams - Pacific Lutheran University (Track & Field)
Robert Briones - Wheaton College (Football)
Thomas Knott - University of Puget Sound (Basketball)
Jay Min - New York University (Tennis)

2016 Athletes

Will Tomlinson - Baseball (Brown University)
Isaiah Carillo - Soccer (George Fox University)
Karthik Nair - Tennis (Caltech)
Mandy Reyes - Track & Cross Country (Biola University)
Ariana Sciarra - Track & Cross Country (The Master's College)
Meghan Shoemaker - Soccer (Illinois Wesleyan University)
Josh Anderson - Water Polo (Chapman University)
Thomas Scriven - Basketball (Simpson University)
Brittany Kampfer - Swimming (Duke University)
Emily Eastin - Swimming (University of Michigan)
Tianna Jorgenson - Swimming (Air Force Academy)
Katherine Young - Swimming (Fairfield University)

2015 Athletes

Sean Pino - Track & Cross Country (Lipscomb University)
Tyler Arnold – Track & Cross Country (Concordia University Irvine)
Alex Erwin - Baseball (Briar Cliff University)
Paul Sardo - Baseball (Concordia University Nebraska)
Chris Cooper - Baseball (Hope International University)
Ella Eastin - Swimming (Stanford University)
Lauren Maurer - Cross Country (University of Southern California)

2014 Athletes

Grace Diamond - Volleyball (Grand Canyon University)
Kiley Carlson – Diving (Boise State University)
Lindsey Engel - Swimming (Stanford University)
Hannah Barney - Soccer (Trevecca Nazarene University)
Justin Zhang - Tennis (UC San Diego)
Maddie Beavers - Track & Field (Westmont College)
Niko Ramadan - Tennis (University of California Los Angeles)
Blake Smith - Tennis (Point Loma Nazarene University)

Scholar Athlete Criteria

Overview & Recognition

Purpose: To recognize scholar-athletes who have honored Crean Lutheran’s mission of Proclaiming Jesus Christ through Excellence in Education by achieving and maintaining academic excellence while also competing in one or more sports.

Season Recognition for Scholar Athletes: At individual sports banquets, student-athletes (grades 9-11) who have maintained at minimum a 3.85 total weighted cumulative GPA during the two grading periods during the season will be recognized by their coaches with the Scholar-Athlete award.

Senior Breakfast & Graduation Recognition for Scholar Athletes: To qualify for recognition for both the Senior Scholar-Athlete Breakfast and Graduation Recognition, the senior student-athlete must have earned at least a weighted academic GPA of 3.85 to gain Cum Laude Status. They must have participated in a minimum of two subsequent years, inclusive of the student’s senior year, on the roster of at least one athletic team and have been held accountable for all required team activities. Prior to graduation, Cum Laude student-athletes will receive a medal that they may proudly wear during the ceremony.

Saints Athletics Awards

Saints Athletic Department Awards

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

Athlete of the Year (Male) - Koat Keat and Jack Fairchild

Athlete of the Year (Female) - Taylor Feldman

Scholar Athlete (Male) - Demetrios (Jimmy) Georggin

Scholar Athlete (Female) - Kaela Brenner

Spirit of Christ Award (Male) - Noah Bray

Spirit of Christ Award (Female) - Emily Reed

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

2017-2018

2016-2017

2015-2016

2025-2026 Sports Interest & 2025 Summer Sports Training

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Corinthians 9:25

Registration for 2025 - 2026 High School Sports Interest and 2025 Summer Sports Training now open!

Summer Sports Training is highly encouraged for new and returning athletes. During summer training, student-athletes meet new teammates, train, and prepare for the upcoming seasons. Coaches also benefit by meeting possible players and teaching/evaluating skill sets. Please email the head coach directly if you have any questions.

click here to complete the 2025 - 2026 sports interest & 2025 summer training form

Become a Student Athlete:

Step 1:

New Athletes: Complete enrollment steps with the Admissions Department prior to registering for a sport. If you have questions about your enrollment email admissions@creanlutheran.org

Step 2:

New & Returning Athletes: Complete the Athletic Interest and Summer Athletic Training Form. Your student must be enrolled at Crean Lutheran High School and logged into their email account to complete the form.

Note: Participation in Summer Athletic Training is strongly encouraged, but not required to participate during the competition season.

Step 3:

New & Returning Athletes: Complete Athletic Clearance (required to participate in athletics). Visit creanlutheran.org/clearance for instructions. Please note, the Athletic Clearance process for the 2025-26 school year will open on May 1, 2025.
Transfer Students (grades 10-12) must also complete CIF clearance. Contact austin.loeb@creanlutheran.org to complete the required paperwork.

Note: Beach Volleyball, Golf, Surf, and Swimming & Diving do not offer Summer Athletic Training.

Fees:

Summer fee: After registration is completed for summer training camp, summer fees will be billed through FACTS. Please note there are no prorated fees for days missed. Also, written refund requests will be honored up to 7 days before the start of camp. After that date, no refunds will be issued. Your student must be registered and the camp must be paid in full prior to attending the first day of camp. If you register less than two weeks before camp starts you will not be able to use autopay and will be asked to make a manual payment prior to the first day.

Season fee*: After the team roster has been set, season participation fees will be billed through FACTS. The fees listed below are an estimate.

Athletic Operation Fee (AOF): This fee will be billed through FACTS and paid once per school year.

Please email any questions to athletics@creanlutheran.org.

Fall Sports - Summer Training & Season Overview

Football

Summer Training: June 16 - July 19 (No training July 3-4)

Varsity & JV • Monday - Friday • 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
- Passing League - Thursdays (6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17) • 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday Tournaments / Lineman Competition • TBA
Freshman • Monday - Thursday • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Summer Fees: