#8
Drew Johnson, Captain
- Federal Way, WA
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 16:3
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 16:3
#1
Kyle Thomas - Tacoma, WA
Favorite Verse: Philipians 4:13
Favorite Verse: Philipians 4:13
Drew returns for his 4th year of varsity play with the Eagles. He worked his way into the starting line up as a freshmen, earned "Rookie of the Year" honors and has been a solid anchor in the Eagle's infield ever since. As team captain this year, he will be looked upon to lead the team on their maiden voyage through the Nisqually League. Drew has also starred academically at Life Christian earning Scholar-Athlete awards each season. Away from the field he enjoys snowboarding, skim boarding, video games, spending time with Jill and hanging out with his friends. This fall Drew is headed north to Bellingham where he will attend Western Washington University.
Kyle, a four year varsity player as well, will lead the Eagles in the outfield this year and be a a key pitcher in the team's rotation. He has also lettered in basketball at LCA and been a stand out player on the Eagles football team where he earned All-League honors and was a team captain this past fall. Kyle has excelled in the classroom earning numerous Scholar Athlete awards and this past season, a National Football Foundation Scholar award. Away from his athletic endeavors, he enjoys car racing and spending time with his friends. In September, Kyle will attend the University of Hawaii where he plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Aloha Kyle!
#7
Kenny Cronin - Tacoma,
WA
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
#4
Bruce Young - Tacoma, WA
Favorite Verse: Hebrews 4:12
Favorite Verse: Hebrews 4:12
A member of the four year varsity group as well, Kenny brings veteran experience to the Eagles outfield and an aggressive approach at the plate. In addition to baseball, he's also played 4 years of varsity football. Kenny knows how to hit on the grid iron and he knows how to hit the books too, earning Scholar Athlete awards each season. For fun he enjoys playing video games and watching movies. This fall Kenny is headed to Tuscon to attend the University of Arizona where he plans to major in business. When asked what he will miss about Life Christian he said, "The friends that I have had for many years and the sense of security." Anything you won't miss Kenny? "Yes. The lunches!"
Back for his 4th campaign with the Eagles varsity team, Bruce will add experience, leadership and enthusiasm to this year's squad. He brings an enthusiastic attitude not only to the baseball program but throughout the LCA campus (evident by his recent election into the senior Hall of Fame as "Mr. Spriti"). Away from school, Bruce enjoys skim boarding and playing the piano for relaxation. Next fall he plans to attend San Diego State University to pursue a business major. When asked what he will miss most about LCA, he said, "The good friendly environment that comes from both the students and faculty." Anything you won't miss Bruce? "Yes. Being sent down every week to have my side burns shaved!"
#6
Jesse Roberts - Tacoma,
WA
Favorite Verse: John 3:16
Favorite Verse: John 3:16
#2
Trevor Nelson
- Tacoma, WA
Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Jesse returns to the squad for his 3rd year of varsity action. He is an all-out competitor both on the baseball diamond and on the football field where he earned All-League honors and was elected captain by his teammates this past fall. Away from his sports activities, Jesse enjoys hanging out with his friends and shooting hoops. His future plans are to serve his country as Jesse has enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he will serve for 6 years. When asked what he will miss most about LCA he replied, "The people. The close knit family." And what he won't miss? "The dress code!"
After 3 years of varsity basketball and 4 years varsity football, earning multiple All-League awards, what else is a guy to do in his senior year? Why try out for the baseball team of course! Trevor, a very gifted athlete, puts on a different uniform this spring and joins the Eagles on the diamond. Away from the field of competition, he's been very involved at Life Christian, serving as ASB class president in both his sophmore and junior years and singing in the gospel choir. Trevor's future plans include attending Whitworth College in Spokane next fall, where he will play both football and basketball, and to serve in youth ministry.