Athletics

Cleveland Christian School Athletic Department

As a charter member of the SCAA (Southern Christian Athletic Association), the Crusaders have remained one of the top schools in the conference, competing with schools from Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee in volleyball and basketball (middle school and varsity). Cleveland Christian School has enjoyed many years of successful athletics. Most recently, the Varsity Boys Basketball team won the South Region Championship during the 2016-2017 season and followed it up with another League Championship in 2019-2020. The Middle School Boys Basketball team has also enjoyed success, winning the SCAA League Championship in 2021-2022.

The Varsity Girls Volleyball team won the SCAA Regular Season and Tournament Championship in 2022 and followed up with the SCAA Regular Season Championship in 2023. The team competed in the NACA National Tournament at the end of the season where they finished 6th in the nation. In 2024, the Lady Crusaders continued their success on the court winning a 3rd consecutive SCAA Regular Season Championship as well as the SCAA Tournament. The team once again competed in the NACA National Tournament at the end of the season where they finished Runner-Up in the Division 4 Championship

Director of Athletics: Pastor John C. Mathis

Sports/Coaches:

Crusader Volleyball ($125 Athletic Fee, $175 for homeschool students)

Varsity and JV Volleyball: John Mathis, Jonnie Shumate

2025 Volleyball Schedule