Calvary Baptist Schools offers an athletic program for students in junior high and high school. We belong to the San Gabriel Valley Christian Sports League, which sponsors competitions for our junior high teams. Our high school is a member of CIF-southern section. We compete in eight-man football, girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ basketball, baseball, softball, golf, soccer (JH Only), track and field and cross country.

Our athletic program is designed to extend our Christian-based teaching to the competitive arena. The focus of our program is to continue to develop Christian character in all aspects of a student’s life. Numerous athletic awards have been earned over the history of the school. Students have been recognized not only for their athletic ability, but also for academic excellence as athletes, and for displaying excellent character through good sportsmanship.

Lady Cougars Go On Amazing Run; School’s First CIF Championship Game and State Playoffs!

In a season where the girls’ basketball team set a lot of firsts for Calvary Baptist, the Lady Cougars made the CIF Southern Section Division 6A championship game and then the state playoffs for the first time in school history!

The playoff run was an exciting, roller coaster ride for the Lady Cougars and their fans! The playoffs began with wins over Joshua Springs and West Valley Christian, both schools are over 3 times bigger than Calvary! Then, in what was one of the most exciting games in recent Calvary memories, The Lady Cougars outlasted Lake Arrowhead Christian in overtime, 58-56. The visiting Lady Cougars trailed by one at the end of the first quarter, but rallied to lead at halftime, 25-23. Once again, the lead changed hands and the Lady Cougars trialed by one at the end of the 3rd quarter 35-34. Coming down the stretch in regulation, the Lady Cougars led by 4 points with just over a minute to play, but Lake Arrowhead managed to score quick baskets, one with 9 seconds left to tie. Then, as the last seconds ticked off the clock, Cassandra Haro just missed winning the game with a last second shot.

But, in overtime, the Cougars outscored the Eagles 8-6 in overtime, led by freshman Lauren Franklin’s 6 points in the overtime period. Overall, the Cougars were led by Allison Dial’s 21 points and 4 assists. Lauren Franklin added 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals. Cassandra Haro added 12 points with 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Adrianna Adrade also pulled down 15 rebounds and 7 steals, while scoring 4 points. With the Cougars up 58-56, Lake Arrowhead had time for one last shot, but freshman Nicki Johnson, who had come in for Cassi Breeden who had fouled out, blocked the last second shot attempt and saved the victory for the Lady Cougars.

The championship game was played at Colony High School in Ontario. The Lady Cougars played the #1 ranked North County Christian Crusaders. The championship game is a huge stage, and the lady Cougars showed some nervousness, playing their worst half of the season and finding themselves down 24-6 at halftime! But, after they relaxed the Lady Cougars outscored the Crusaders 20-6 in the 3rd quarter and pulled the score within 3, 30-27, early in the 4th quarter. But, the Crusaders answered with a 17-6 run down the stretch as the Lady Cougars got into foul trouble and never could seem to make the shots they had made all year. North County won the game 47-33, ending the Lady Cougars 15 game winning streak. In fact, the last time the Lady Cougars lost before the championship game was December 30th of 2009! Again, Allison dial led the way in the championship game with 19 points and 3 steals. Adrianna Andrade chipped in a career-high 18 rebounds and 8 steals. Lauren Franklin and Cassandra Haro each scored 5 points a-piece in the losing effort.

But that wasn’t the end of the Lady Cougars’ season. Again, for the first time in school history, the lady Cougars went to the state playoffs! They drew a VERY DIFFICULT draw in View Park of Los Angeles, a school with 500 students. The #2 seeded Knights showed why they are one of the favorites to win the state title with an impressive victory over the Lady Cougars. Now the Lady Cougars know what it will take to go further next year!

What a season for the Lady Cougars! They are currently on a 41 game winning streak in International-League play. They will definitely be one of the favorites next season as they return everyone except the lone senior, Cassi Breeden. Their 19 wins (19-9 overall) set a school record for wins by a girls basketball team in a season. That means, over the past 4 seasons, the Lady Cougars record is 60-25! And, with plans to work hard in the summer again, there is no reason to think that the Lady Cougars will not be challenging for the Division 6A championship again next year! This year’s statistical leaders were:

Statistical leaders

The Junior High Volleyball team has two wins and two losses in league. There are eight girls on the team with only four returning players. All others are new to the sport. The girls are working very hard and improving with every practice. Coach Urbach is excited for the next seven games.

Team Members are: 8th Graders: Shelby Brandt, Priscilla Flores, and Dina Shafei. 7th Grader: Christa Frisco. 6th Graders: Alex Becerra and Morgan Foss. 5th Graders: Natawnee Gallegos and Victoria Perez. GO Cougars!