Announcements

NCS families! Is your 8-12-year old boy a current baseball player or interested in starting his baseball journey? With club tryouts around the corner, we want to let you know of an exciting new opportunity we're rolling out next spring. This is a chance for your son to wear the Trojan maroon and gold and play alongside his friends. How great is that?!

Here's how it will work: The interest level will determine how many teams we are able to start, but the target age range is 8-12 years old. These teams will play a spring season against Vallivue Youth Baseball teams - think Marsing, Homedale, etc. They'll also have a chance to play a number of summer tournaments against other club teams. The goal is to get our students playing together earlier and interacting with coaches who can develop them athletically and spiritually.

If you have questions or want to let us know you are interested, please email Jake Allen at jallen@nampachristianschools.com.

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What a historic year for Nampa Christian softball! Here's what coach Justin Shook had to say about this incredible season:

"Coming off a state championship last season, this group set out with one goal in mind - to raise the standard. Not just to win games, but to raise the level of preparation, effort, softball IQ, toughness, and detail in our program. And they did exactly that. I've got to brag on them a little here because they deserve it!

This team finished the season 23-0, winning the conference championship, district championship, and the 3A State Championship…going back-to-back as state champions. With last year’s run included, this group is now carrying a 30-game win streak. They were the only team in Idaho to finish the entire season undefeated.

The numbers tell part of the story:
• 348 runs scored, only 48 allowed
• 19 of 23 games ended by mercy rule
• Team batting average of .504
• 23 home runs
• 2 pitchers finished with sub-1 ERAs
• At the state tournament, they outscored opponents 64-1, with the only run allowed being unearned
• The pitching staff finished the state tournament with a 0.00 ERA
• The team tied the 3A state tournament record with 3 shutouts
• The team broke the 3A record for average runs scored per game at State with 16 runs per game

But as impressive as the records and numbers are, they still don’t fully capture what made this team special. This group of 12 girls battled through a long season with injuries, adversity, pressure, and expectations. Every girl on this team contributed. Every girl played a part in the victories, records, and accomplishments that made this season so special. Every time momentum shifted in a game, they responded. Every time someone needed to step into a new role, they did it. Every time they were challenged, whether by bigger schools, tough practices, or the standard they set for themselves, they answered.

They knew how to have fun together, laugh together, and enjoy the journey as a team. But as soon as they stepped on the field, they knew how to take care of business. Their bats were incredible. Their pitching was dominant. Their defense was steady. But what we are most proud of is the way they played the game, treated each other, competed with dignity, and carried themselves with grace and sportsmanship.

A special shoutout to our senior class. These seniors have been with us through the last four years of this program and have made a huge impact. They helped turn this team and program into what it is today. They have led, served, competed, and raised the standard for those who will come after them. This is a special group, and we will miss them dearly.

We are thankful to God for bringing this team together, for guiding them through this season, and for keeping their eyes focused on Him. This was a special group, a special season, and a banner year for Nampa Christian Softball. We could not be more proud of these girls."

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Huge congratulations to five of our student athletes who have signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at the next level!

Ian Johnson: Track & Field at Biola University

Peyton Shook: Softball at Northwest Nazarene University

Chloe Schwartz: Volleyball at Randall University

Landon Skogsberg: Football at George Fox University

Gavin Guy: Trap Shooting at Lindenwood University

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