Athletics
Athletics
Philosophy
Mountain Area Christian Academy in Morganton, GA believes that the principles and lessons, learned in the classroom, at home, and through the local church, can be put into practice through athletics. A microcosm of society, athletics allows the student to develop and use his or her God–given ability to glorify God. Because the arena of competition is usually surrounded with pressure, the athlete is tested, and the true character revealed. Consequently, the opportunity for character readily presents itself through athletic competition. The athlete is challenged to let the Holy Spirit control and direct his mind and body (I Thessalonians 5:23).
Our philosophy can best be summed up by the phrase "doing our best as we strive for excellence." As Christians, we believe we are commanded by Scripture always to do our best. As believers, we are not to waste the talent God has given us by anything less than total commitment, through participation, and maximum effort. We also believe we should strive to be the best at what we do. Being the best at anything, whether it be a National Merit Scholar or a state champion in basketball, is a worthy and admirable goal of any Christian. Becoming the best may not always be the result of our athletic program; however, doing our best must be!
The life lessons learned through participation in athletic competition are many. Particularly beneficial is the experience of working cooperatively toward a common goal with a team, the values of team work, and the development of the concept of fair play.
While Mountain Area Christian Academy takes great pride in winning, it does not accept “winning at any cost,” and discourages any action, which might negate good sportsmanship. The athletic program is conducted in a manner that best displays proper attitudes towards winning and losing.
When an athlete can come to the point that he/she is not playing for the fans in the stands, parents, or the coach, but for the Lord Jesus Christ, that is winning, regardless of the score.
Association
Mountain Area Christian Academy is a member of the Georgia Christian Athletic Association (GCAA) as a Class A school in region one.
Teams
Girls
JV/Varsity Volleyball
JV/Varsity Basketball
Cheerleading
Soccer
Boys
JV/Varsity Basketball
Baseball
Boys/Girls
Cross-Country Track
Golf
Tennis
Eligibility
Athletic Eligibility Information
The forms necessary for participation are:
Accomplishments
Baseball
Boys Varsity
2014-2015 - State Runner-up
Basketball
Boys Varsity
2006 - Region One Runner-up
2007 - State Semi-finalist, Region One Runner-up
2013 - Region 1 runner-up, state final four
2014-2015 - Play-offs (Elite 8)
2015-2016 - State Final Four
2017-2018 - GCAA State Runner-up
2018-2019 - Play-offs
Girls Varsity
2007 - Region One Runner-up
2008-2009 - Region I Champions, State I-A Champions
2009-2010 - Region I Champions, State I-A Champions
2014-2015 - Play-offs (Elite 8)
2015-2016 - State Final Four
2018-2019 - Play-offs
Boys JV
2007 - Region One Runner-up
2009-2010 - Region I Runner–up, State Runner-up
2016-2017 - Lanier Tournament Champions
Girls JV
2019-2020 - Final Four
Cross Country
Boys Varsity
2012 - State Runner-up
2013 - State Champions
2014-2015 - State Champions
2015-2016 - State Champions
2016-2017 - State Champions
Boys JV
2011 - State Runner-up
Girls JV
2011 - State Champion, Individual Overall Champion
2018-2019 - State Champion
Golf
Boys
2007 - State Qualifier
2013 - GCAA Runner Up
Volleyball
Girls Varsity
2009 - Region I Champions, State Runner-up
2013 - Region I Champions
2014-2015 - State Champions
2015-2016 - State Champions
2016-2017 - State Champions
2017-2018 - GCAA State Runner-up
2018-2019 - GCAA State Champions, Region 1 Champions
2019-2020 - Division 2 State Runner-up
Girls JV
2011 - Region I Champions, State Runner-up
2012 - GCAA Invitational Champions
2013 - GCAA Invitational Champions