Athletics
Athletic Program Overview
Elyria Christian School’s athletic program is designed to stimulate and guide students in their spiritual, intellectual, moral, emotional, social and physical development through the acquisition and use of knowledge in the athletic arena.
- To develop athletes whose character and play glorify God and not the athlete.
- To have a well-rounded program in which every student has opportunity to participate.
- To place great emphasis instilling the “will to win” rather than a “win at all cost” concept.
- To teach unity through team play, obedience through the player-coach relationship, and disciplined commitment through required practice.
- To assist each individual in achieving his/her maximum potential in the development of a strong, healthy body and an alert mind.
- To promote good Christ-like sportsmanship amongst the spectators.
- To represent our membership in KSHSAA and the Wheat State League.
Sports Programs Available at ECS
Basketball
High School Boys Basketball
Jr High Boys Basketball
High School Girls Basketball
Jr High Girls Basketball
Recent Honors
Boys Basketball
2018 – 1A Division II State Runner-Up
2021 – 1A Division II State Runner-Up
Girls Basketball
2016 – 1A Division II State Appearance
Cheerleading
High School Cheerleading
Recent Honors
UCA Cheer Camp
2021 – 1st Place in Game Day Performance
2021 – 2nd Place in Camp Routine
2021 All Americans: Ashley Koehn, Megan Koehn, Brianna Stucky and Jory Glendening
KSHSAA State Competition
2017 – 3rd Place in Class 1A
Cross Country
High School Boys and Girls Cross Country
Recent Honors
Girls Cross Country
2020 – Kayla Peters – Medaled at State in the Top 20
2018 – Olivia Peters – State Meet Appearance
Boys Cross Country
2018 – Josh Beck – Regional Meet Appearance
Soccer
High School Boys Soccer
Jr High Boys Soccer
Recent Honors
Varsity
2019 – Wheat State League – Regional Appearance
Track
Jr High, High School Boys & Girls Track
Recent Honors
2021 HS Regional Meet
Olivia Peters – 1st in the 100m, 1st in the 200m, and 1st in the 400m
Kayla Peters – 1st in the 1600m, 1st in the High Jump, and 5th in the 300m Hurdles
Ashley Koehn – 3rd in the Pole Vault
Ryland Hawkinson – 4th in the Javelin
Hannah Froese – 5th in the High Jump
Kenna Cass – 6th in the Discus
Macy Reiff – 6th in the 800m
3rd in the 4x400m Relay (Kayla Peters, Ashley Koehn, Olivia Clark, Olivia Peters)
3rd in the 4x800m Relay (Ashley Koehn, Macy Reiff, Megan Koehn, Olivia Clark)
Grant Peters – 4th in the 110m Hurdles
2021 HS State Meet
Girls Team – Regional Runner-up
Olivia Peters – 5th in the 100m, 200m, and 400m
Kayla Peters – 5th in the High Jump, 6th in the 1600m
2021 JH Regional Meet
Raegan Hawkinson – 4th in Shot Put
Andrew Huxman – 1st in the 400m, 800m, Long Jump; 3rd in the 100m
Londyn Olsen – 3rd in the 1600m
Landon Schneider – 1st in the 100m
Hurdles; 2nd in the 200m Hurdles, High
Jump
Addison Swenson – 4th in the Long Jump
3rd in the 800m Medley Relay (Ryan Cass, Gavin Frazier, Luke Lockhart, Emmitt Neufeldt
Gavin Frazier – 3rd in the Long Jump
Luke Lockhart – 1st in the 400m, 2nd in the Long Jump
Emmitt Neufeldt – 4th in the Shot Put
Laura Peters – 1st in the 800 Medley Relay; 2nd in the 1600m; 3rd in the 800m
Grace Prescott – 1st in the 800 Medley Relay; 2nd in the 400m; 3rd in the 100m
Laney Reiff – 1st in the 800m, 1600m, 800 Medley Relay
Hope Willems – 1st in the 800 Medley Relay
Volleyball
High School Girls Volleyball
Jr High Girls Volleyball
Recent Honors
Junior Varsity
2018 – Wheat State League Runner-Up
Varsity
2012 – 1A Division II State Appearance
Upcoming Athletic Events
A Special Thanks
To Our Athletic Boosters
McPherson Chiropractic Center
State Farm – Galen Shields
AG360 Insurance
McPherson The Furniture Sore
JP Construction
McPherson Quality Air
Dacus Auto Body & Collison
McPherson Dental Care
People’s Bank
Trinity United LLC