Eastside Christian School Athletics
Building a leagacy of excellence, discipline, and character
The Eastside Christian School athletic program focuses on helping students build physical and mental strength while investing in character development through topics like teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and fun. The program fosters an environment that guides our aspiring young adults in the process of winning against difficult odds and facing challenges with courage.
Core Values of an Eastside LION
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LEADERSHIP
Serve like Jesus
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: who, being in very nature a God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.” Philippians 2:5-7
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INTEGRITY
Live like Jesus
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise.” Ephesians 5:15
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OTHERS BEFORE SELF
Humble like Jesus
“Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another.” Colossians 3:12
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NO EXCUSES
Work unto Jesus
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for man.” Colossians 3:23
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SPORTSMANSHIP
Steward the name of Jesus
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
Current Teams and Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
*Eastside Christian School middle school athletes participate in the GAPPS athletic conference.
Inspiring our teams to stand up to the call to be a Lion.
If you have any questions about Eastside Christian School’s athletics program, please contact Jessica Dalton, our Athletics Director.
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Athletic Awards
In 25 years of Eastside Christian School Lion sports programming, teams have won more than 40 titles across 16 team sports.
League / Conference:
GAPPS
2022 to present
NAML
1999-2022
Awards:
BOYS BASKETBALL
1986-1987, 1991-1992 JV, 2004-2005 JV, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2010-2011 JV, 2011-2012 JV, 2017-2018 JV
GIRLS BASKETBALL
1989-1990, 1990-1991, 1994-1995, 1997-1998, 1998-1999 (Perfect Season), 1999-2000, 2004-2005, 2007-2008 (Perfect Season), 2009-2010 JV, 2010-2011 JV (Perfect Regular Season), 2017-2018 JV
CHEERLEADING
1990-1991, 1997-1998 National, 2001-2002 State
VOLLEYBALL
2004, 2010 JV Regular Season, 2010 JV Final Four and Runner-Up, 2016, 2017, 2022 Class A Semi-finalist, 2023 Class A State Champions
BOYS SOCCER
1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009 (Perfect Season), 2012
GIRLS SOCCER
2000, 2005, 2008, 2017, 2018
BASEBALL
2004, 2011, 2012, 2015 (Perfect Season), 2016
GIRLS TENNIS
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2016
BOYS TENNIS
2004, 2016, 2017, 2018 (Perfect Season)
SOFTBALL
1998, 1999
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
2005, 2007, 2016
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
2005, 2006
Alumni Athletic Achievements
Eastside Christian School is proud and humbled by the Lord’s blessings on so many of our former student-athletes. Here is a look at some of our former Lions and their accomplishments in their respective fields of play.
Professional Sports
Michael Chavis excelled in the Carolina League and was named the MVP of the Carolina League All Star Game in which he participated. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st Round of the 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. In 2017, he started the season with the Salem Red Sox, Boston's High A affiliate, as their starting third baseman. In 2019, he made his debut with the Boston Red Sox and is currently an infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Melanie Oudin reached the 2009 U.S. Open quarterfinals and the 2009 Wimbledon Round of 16. In 2011, she won the 2011 U.S. Open mixed doubles.Emily Sonnett is one of the top Women's Soccer players in the country. She is a defender for Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as well as the United States Women's National Soccer Team. She has also played as a member of the Portland Thorns FC women's professional soccer team.
Collegiate Sports
Sean Bunting, golf at Georgia Military College and Oglethorpe University, won a national championship at Georgia Military College
Christian “Fuzzy” Furr, baseball at Chattanooga Valley Junior College and Tusculum University
Connor Haseley, baseball at New York University
Brendan Hausdorf, swimming at Louisiana State University
Moriah Hopkins, volleyball at Xavier University
Janey Sandel, cross country at the University of Georgia
Joey Sandel, cross country at Georgia Institute of Technology
Sam Shaylor, cross country and track & field at Lipscomb University
Emmeye Simpson, volleyball at Covenant College
Sydney Umeri, basketball at the University of Virginia and the University of Kansas
Carly White, lacrosse at Liberty University, named one of the Top 25 Freshman in Women's Lacrosse by Inside Lacrosse.
We are so proud of all of our Lions and how they honor the Lord through the incredible gifts with which he blesses them.