February, 2010 An On-Line Publication of the Athletic Department of Mount Juliet Christian Academy Archive | MJCA Home

 

FORMER SAINT NOW CUMBERLAND ACE:

Robert Post has always been the "poster child" of what an MJCA student should be. Now, he is the "poster child" for Cumberland University baseball. As a senior pitcher for the Bulldogs, Post's action shot is on the cover of the team's pocket schedule. He also has a couple of action photos on the team's calendar. Robert was one of the leading pitchers for Cumberland last season as well as one of the NAIA's best, as he was among the lowest ERA's allowed.

As a MJCA player, Post holds several of the baseball records in the school. Robert is the current record holder of 19 school baseball records and 1 football record. Most of these baseball records are from the mound, but he has many hitting records as well.

Robert is also the quality type of person that we would be proud to see any of our alumni turn out to be. Post has a heart for serving the Lord and has done so by working with his church youth group.

MJCA is proud of Robert Post. He is a shining example of what a quality MJCA athlete can become.

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MJCA SOCCER FACES TOUGHEST SCHEDULE EVER :

International soccer returns

The MJCA soccer team is expected to be solid again this year. However the question remains, will they be as solid as their schedule? Coach Matt Swallows composed a schedule of non-region opponents that would challenge our players and hopefully prepare them for the post-season.

Included on this very tough non-region schedule are teams like Jackson County High School, Creek Wood High School, Tipton Rosemark Academy (Memphis), and Warren County High School (AAA).

The region is also loaded with powerhouse soccer programs. So, almost every night that our Saints take the field, they will be challenged with playing against some of the better programs in the state.

Let's all get behind this exciting team and support them as they take on the toughest schedule MJCA soccer has ever faced.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS ADVANCE IN REGION TOURNAMENT:

This basketball season has been very successful for the MJCA high school teams.

The varsity boys team accomplished a great deal this year, as they finished with a 16 win and 12 loss record. The Saints 5 region wins placed them 7th (out of 12 schools) in the East-Middle Region of TSSAA's Division 2. This is a very impressive accomplishment, after losing 10 players off of last year's team and entering a much tougher division. Last Friday (2/12), the Saints advanced to the quarter-final of the region tournament by defeating Zion Christian Academy for the second time this season. This earned them a date at Donelson Christian Academy, where they would play the number 2 seed (and last year's state runner-up) University School of Nashville. In this game (2/16), the Saints saw their successful season end. Congratulations to the MJCA varsity boys team on one of the best basketball seasons in school history.

In a season that was expected to be a re-building year for the Lady Saints, the team put together a respectable season. Under first year coach, Casey Colter, the girls were able to finish their season with a record of 10 wins and 17 losses for the second year in a row. The MJCA girls team also advanced in the tournament by defeating King's Academy girls in the "play-in" game. This gave them the opportunity to play the 5 seed of the tournament by traveling to Knoxville's Webb School. This is where their season came to an end.

Although neither team had anyone make the All-Region Team in their new divsion, both teams accomplished much and played with the determination to make a statement in this new division.

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MJCA SIGNS DEAL WITH WINDTREE GOLF COURSE:

After several years of calling Hunters Point Golf Course (Lebanon) home, the Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Golf Program now has a new home. Athletic Director, Paul Christensen, signed an agreement with course manager, Dan Felton (this week) to make Windtree Golf Course (Mt. Juliet) the new home of the Saints.

"We are very thankful to Hunters Point for the many years that they have given our kids use of their course," said Christensen, "but we now need a more local venue for our kids to practice at and compete. Windtree will be that venue and a perfect fit for our school."

The terms of the contract will not be disclosed. However, it does include year around access for all MJCA golf team members. Donations toward this cause have already been received and will continue to be accepted. Small fees will also be asked of the players themselves to help cover the expenses. With this said, Windtree Golf Course was very generous to MJCA in the agreement.

The Saints golf team will share the course with Cumberland University, Friendship Christian School, and Mt. Juliet High School.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH:

Daniel Harden arrived at MJCA at the start of his freshman year and has demonstrated a high level of commitment to his athletic career ever since.

Currently, Harden is the leading reciever on the Saints football team and the number one defender on the basketball team. Leading his team in two different sports has come with a price. Daniel is one of the hardest physical trainers in the MJCA athletic department. He can often be found in the weight room working hard to prepare his body to be the best he can be. This has lead to a lot of athletic success, both for him (individually) and the teams that he plays for.

As a student, Daniel has worked hard to balance academics and athletics, and he has been successful in doing so. Time management has been the key to Harden's success, since he currently is taking 6 classes, playing 2 sports, working a job, and completing his comunity service hours for the school.

Daniel has also been a positive leader for the school. He has demonstrated pride and commitment for the school both on and off the court and field.

MJCA is proud of what Daniel Harden has accomplished at MJCA and the attitude by which he has accomplished it.

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