Three seniors sign to collegiate athletic programs

 

Ellie B. committed to the soccer team at Franciscan University of Steubenville, a NCAA Division III school. For the past four years, Ellie has played on the Varsity Soccer team at Oakcrest, serving as Captain during her senior year and helping lead the team to their first Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) state tournament. Ellie is a three-sport athlete, also playing tennis and basketball throughout her high school athletic career. 

Catherine E. will join the NCAA Division III track and field team at The Catholic University of America. Catherine has qualified for the VISAA indoor track and field state championship the last two years and the VISAA outdoor track and field state championship the last four years. Catherine contributed to the Oakcrest athletic program through helping establish the school’s field hockey program in 2022. 

Katie K. signed to the track & field team at Hillsdale College, a NCAA Division II school. Throughout her high school track and field career, Katie primarily competed in springs and jumping events. For the past four years Katie has qualified for the VISAA state championship in triple jump and/or long jump. She holds the school record in the triple jump with a mark of 33’. Katie is a founding member of the Oakcrest rock climbing team. 

At the signing ceremony, Upper School Athletic Director Caroline Heeter ‘97 expressed the pride of the school for these accomplished student-athletes who will advance their athletic and academic careers beyond Oakcrest. 

“Ellie, Catherine, and Katie, we are so proud of you and this accomplishment is no small feat,” she said. “Not only are you all very talented and dedicated athletes, but you are also wonderful role models for your teammates and friends. While your coaches have many positive things to say about each of you and your athletic talents, they have even more to say about your determination, work ethic, positive leadership, and team spirit.”

At Oakcrest, more than 85 percent of the student body participates in the athletic department sports teams or fitness classes. The program offers 13 different sports at several levels, allowing athletes of all abilities to compete. Oakcrest is a member of the Virginia Christian Athletic Conference and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA). To learn more about athletics at Oakcrest visit our website.