The Golf Team competed in their first meet of the year this past Thursday. They traveled to Manhattan where Michael Knutzen took home 3rd place! They get a week off and then are back to Manhattan to compete against some different teams. #golf #athletics #soareagles
Mr. McFarland and the 8th graders made a trip down to visit Mrs. Fischer's 1st graders for a special lesson on Jesus, our Good Shepherd and that we are His sheep!
Austin Alvarez, others have incredible night at the plate during win at Plaza Heights Christian on Tuesday night, James Lee and James Summers solid on the mound.
Austin Alvarez collected four hits in four at bats in the win. Alvarez doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the third inning, singled in the sixth inning, and singled in the seventh inning. past Plaza Heights Christian Academy Varsity Lions 10-4 on Tuesday in Lee’s Summit, MO. Shaphan Ming also collected four hits.
James Lee struck out 10 batters and had 0 earned runs on the mound through 5 2/3 innings. James Summers finished the game on the mound surrendering just two inconsequential runs.
Veritas got on the board in the first inning after Abel Ney singled, scoring one run.
In the bottom of the first inning, Plaza Heights went back into the lead, scoring two runs.
In the top of the third inning Veritas got the lead back after Lee hit a sacrifice fly, and Ney grounded out, each scoring one run.
The Eagles tallied 19 hits in the game. Ney provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Veritas with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Lee, Lincoln Baum, and Zach Kost each collected multiple hits for Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles.
Veritas is now 4-1 and will travel to St. Mary's Academy Varsity Crusaders for their next game tonight at 4:30. JV to follow.
Pictured: game MVP - Austin Alvarez.
Congratulations to our Junior High Track Team for winning their first meet at Billy Mills this afternoon! Way to go Eagles! #track #athletics #soareagles
TODAY is our home baseball game at KU's Hoglund Field! Join us for a great Varsity game, a celebration of our seniors, and a Junior Varsity game! The fun begins at 3pm! #baseball #athletics #soareagles
Join us for Senior Night on Saturday, April 5 at 3pm! We are playing at KU's Hoglund Field! #baseball #athletics #soareagles
Today's the day!! Dine out at Panera Bread on 23rd from 8am-8pm. You can order online or on the app - use code FUND4U. If you order in store, be sure to tell them you're there for the fundraiser! Thank you for supporting Veritas! #athletics #dineout #soareagles
The next Veritas Dine Out Day is Tuesday, April 8 at Panera Bread on 23rd! Order online, in the app, or at the store! 8am-8pm! Be sure to tell them that you're there for Veritas!
April showers bring May flowers and we've got beautiful ones growing for you! Help support VCS while making your garden beautiful this spring by ordering your flowers through us. Orders are due by April 18th and flowers will be available for pick up on May 8.
To place your order, copy and paste this link:
https://payit.nelnet.net/form/SzWOQiiP
Eagle Shadow Day is this Friday, April 4th from 8-11:30. This special morning is open to all students 1st-12th grade and give potential students the opportunity to experience a morning at VCS, meet teachers and students, participate in Chapel and experience the VCS difference. We would love the opportunity to host you.
Ming stellar on the mound as Veritas Varsity Eagles defeat rival Christ Prep
After some great pitching from both teams, Veritas scratched out a victory over Christ Prep 3-2.
Shaphan Ming pitched a complete game for Veritas recording 21 outs.
Christ Prep got on the board in the top of the third inning after Cade Elder singled to center field, and Luke Neland hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.
Veritas made the score 3-2 in the bottom of the third with an rbi single from James Lee and two more runs scored on a passed ball.
Ming gave up four hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking two. Noah Wagner stepped on the hill first for Christ Prep. The hurler gave up five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out five and walking one.
Bryce Miller, Austin Alvarez, Abel Ney, Lee, and Baum each collected one hit for Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles.
Next up for Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles is a game at Plaza Heights Christian on Tuesday.
Abel Ney MVP As Veritas Varsity Defeats Wichita Defenders
Abel Ney collected three hits in three at bats, as Veritas defeated Wichita Defenders 8-3 on Friday at Ice Field. Ney singled in the third inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
Lincoln Baum got the win and struck out 10 on the day. He gave up only three hits and one run over five innings while walking three.
Veritas managed nine hits in the game. Ney and James Lee each collected three hits. James Summers, Gavin Oberzan, Ney, Lee, and Zach Kost each drove in one run for Veritas.
JV won 4-1 in the game that followed.
Varsity plays again at home again today at 3pm vs Christ Prep, followed by the JV at 5pm.
Today was our 3rd-6th grade speech competition. Each student picked a piece to memorize and recite infront of their peers and special judges. Each student did an amazing job and we love to see their growth in public speaking from when they first start in 3rd grade to where they end up in 6th.
Enrollment is now open for all families pre-Kindergarten-12th Grade!
Veritas offers small class sizes with a strong academic foundation, Biblical integration in all subjects, dual credit opportunities as well as many fine arts and athletic opportunities.
To find out more or schedule a tour contact our office at veritaschristianschool.org
Congratulations to Dakota Schreiner for being accepted to the Oklahoma City University Summer Music Programs High School Music Theater
Program!
Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles Win In Fashion, Walk It Off Versus KC East Lions
By GameChanger Media
It came down to the wire on Thursday at Ice Field, as Veritas grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 7-6, over KC East Lions. The game was tied at six in the bottom of the ninth when Asher Lawson singled, scoring one run.
Lawson collected three hits in five at bats in the win. Lawson doubled in the seventh inning, singled in the ninth inning, and singled in the first inning.
Veritas got on the board in the second inning after a wild pitch scored one run.
KC East captured the lead, 3-1, in the top of the fourth when Robert Carpenter singled, scoring one run, and Chase Morris doubled, scoring two runs.
Veritas tied the game in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a sacrifice fly by Austin Alvarez, and a ground out by Lawson.
KC East took the lead in the top of the sixth. An error scored one run, to give them the advantage, 5-4.
Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles tied the game in the bottom of the seventh thanks to a double by Lawson, and a single by James Lee to drive in Lawson.
Shaphan Ming earned the win for Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles. The reliever surrendered zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking two. Lincoln Baum pitched four and one-third innings in relief for Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles. The pitcher surrendered five hits and three runs (one earned) while, striking out 11 and walking none. Lee opened the game for Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles. The southpaw allowed two hits and three runs (one earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out nine and walking two. Aidon Carpenter led things off on the mound for KC East Lions. The starter gave up one hit and one run over four innings, striking out five and walking two.
Veritas Christian Varsity Eagles will travel to Blue Valley West Varsity Jaguars for their next game on Tuesday.
(Photo is Austin Alvarez)
Join us for Eagle Shadow Day on Friday, April 4th! This is a great way to experience what being a student at VCS is all about.
The secondary performance of Newsies was a hit! From the stage to behind the scenes everyone gave it their all.
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Help support Eagles Athletics by dining out at Texas Roadhouse from 4-8pm. Dine-in and to-go orders both count! Just be sure to tell them that you are there to support Veritas! As an added bonus - there are FREE APP coupons available at the front desk today for anyone who would like to use them! #soareagles #dineout #athletics
Skip cooking and help support Veritas Athletics in the process! Thursday is Dine-Out Night at Texas Roadhouse from 4-8pm! Dine-in or order to-go! Just tell them that you're there to support the fundraiser. Thank you for your support! #soareagles
