Reader Submission: Eagles' 'Hits' Just Keep on Coming!

(Submitted by Miranda Baird, communications director, CVCS)

Approximately 100 people showed up as the newest banner, which will be put in the Capistrano Valley Christian School's gym rafters, was presented by Principal Dr. Gaunt to honor the 11 league champion varsity players:  seniors Nathan Antoun, Derrick Carter, T.J. Valois, Richie Simoes, David Orgill, Zachary McKee, Jordan James and Landon Melzer, and junior Christian Lenzen and freshmen Parker Coss and Sam Sukut.

Celebration was required after a 10-0 league championship, a CIF home playoff game, and a 19-5 overall record for the Eagles.  The following awards were given to the Champion Birds:

Nathan Antoun, Christian Character Award

Landon Melzer, Eagle Award

David Orgill, MVP

Chris Lenzen, Coach's Award

Zachary McKee, Most Improved

 Nathan Antoun, ASB Chaplain said, "I am so thankful for everything God has given me, all the opportunities He has blessed me with. What a great recap to an amazing basketball season the banquet was.  I'm so glad I played basketball.  I love these guys."

Not only did our school recognize the excellence of this championship team and the fine season they had, but the Express League coaches selected the following members to be named to the prestigious all-league team:

Captain David Orgill, senior, MVP of the League

Zachary McKee, senior, first team All League

Captain Chris Lenzen, junior, first team All League

Parker Coss, freshmen, second team All League

Nathan Antoun, senior, honorable mention

Derrick Carter, senior, honorable mention

Coach Zachary Brogdon, a Summa cum Laude graduate from CVCS with a 4.3 GPA and played basketball, football and golf, and earned his degree from Biola in Theology, was named the league's coach of the year in his first season at the helm of the Eagles' program.

Senior MVP David Orgill commented, "I love my basketball team.  This season was a blessing I'll never forget.  I'm so proud of all we accomplished!"

Coach Brogdon summed it up this way: "For our players to be awarded six All-League honors is likened to the Lakers having six players named to the All-Star team.  It is very rare and proved that what our Lord did in this team this season, gifting us with Eagle Excellence in athletic achievement, was recognized by not only by our own school, players, families and friends, but also by our opponents.  What a great season to be a Bird!"

To our awesome Eagles Seniors, we say, "THANKS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORIES!"