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Athletics

Welcome

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has a thorough athletic program. Boys and girls in grades 6-12 are eligible to tryout and compete for our school teams. Each program has a varsity team and a JV and/or JJV team. The Saints compete in the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools (TCIS) and a majority play at the Division II level for the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA). Many Nansemond-Suffolk student-athletes have continued their career at the NCAA Division I, II and III and NAIA levels.

While academics are the top priority for our student-athletes, we do believe the correct balance between academics and athletics to be beneficial towards a healthy lifestyle and building character. Our coaches are expected to put the student-athletes in a position to be successful through positive leadership, mentorship, sportsmanship and teamwork. The standard for our coaches and student-athletes is to strive for excellence in every aspect of their lives.

ATHLETIC NEWS

  • Lady Saints defeat Norfolk Academy

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball team won in three straight sets against Norfolk Academy at home Tuesday evening. The Lady Saints volleyball team is 15-4 on the year after a 3-0 win over Norfolk Academy. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Ian McAninley '20 Named Athlete of the Week

    Brian Smith, 13News Now
    Congratulations to Ian McAninley '20 for being named 13News Now's Athlete of the Week!

    Our Athlete Of The Week comes from the area private schools. Nansemond Suffolk Academy's, Ian McAninley '20 came up big with three touchdowns last Friday as the Saints won big over Atlantic Shores 34-13. 
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  • Drew Bergeron '20 Nominated for Player of the Week

    Drew Bergeron '20, who is a member of the Varsity Football Team, has been nominated for the Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week! Drew had a three-touchdown performance against Portsmouth Christian that included two rushing and an interception return.
     
    Please vote for Drew by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday by sending an email with his name and the subject "Player of the Week" to sports@suffolknewsherald.com. Good luck, Drew!

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  • Saints win second in a row

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Saints football team went to 2-4 on the season after a home 34-13 win over Atlantic Shores Christian School on Friday. The Saints have started to get going with wins over Portsmouth Christian School and Atlantic Shores. It was a strong win for the Saints, who head into their bye week on a two-game win streak. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.


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  • NSA defeats Catholic High School

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Lady Saints volleyball team earned a straight-sets win Thursday evening. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball team won its second game of the week with a 3-0 win on the road against Catholic High School. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Lady Saints get win over HRA

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball team took a 3-0 win over Hampton Roads Academy on the road Tuesday night. The Lady Saints are at 12-4 on the season after a win over HRA. Addy Greene had 12 kills and 21 digs, while Livian Mathews added eight kills and 25 digs. Crystiana McCollum and Tracy Wang combined for 37 assists and four kills. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.


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  • NSA Volleyball finishes runner-up

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball team went to compete in the Flint Hill Invitational volleyball tournament last weekend and finished runner-up. NSA went 3-2 over the weekend. The Lady Saints picked up wins against Trinity Christian School, Episcopal High School and Fredericksburg Christian School. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Saints shut out Knights for sixth win

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ soccer team got its sixth win of the season with an 8-0 shutout over Suffolk Christian Academy. The Saints improved to a perfect 3-0 with the Thursday win. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Lady Saints tennis comes in at No. 5

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ tennis team came in at No. 5 in the latest state poll. The Lady Saints tennis team is currently 5-3 on the season. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • NSA wins stellar match over PC

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ volleyball team took a 3-2 win over Peninsula Catholic High School at home Tuesday night. NSA and Peninsula Catholic are two of the premier volleyball programs in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association. Peninsula Catholic has won the last two VISAA Division II state championships. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Saints get second win over PC

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    For the second time this season, the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ soccer team got a win over Peninsula Catholic High School Tuesday afternoon. In the first matchup a couple of weeks ago, NSA took a 6-2 win over PC on the road. Peninsula Catholic then came to visit NSA for what was a much closer matchup, with NSA taking the win 2-1. The win has put the Saints at 5-1 on the year. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Lady Saints tennis loses close match

    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ tennis team lost to Norfolk Christian in a close match Monday afternoon. The Lady Saints fell 5-4 to a tough Norfolk Christian team at the Old Dominion University Folkes Stevens tennis center. Norfolk Christian is the reigning Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II champion. NSA did take two of three doubles matches. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Lady Saints win in straight sets

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball team took a 3-0 win over Norfolk Christian Monday evening. Conference play started for the Lady Saints with the road matchup with Norfolk Christian. The Lady Saints won in straight sets, getting contributions from Rylee Bono and Addy Greene. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. 

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  • Saints take down Norfolk Christian

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ soccer team got its fourth win of the season with a 3-1 win over Norfolk Christian on the road Monday afternoon. The Saints improved to 4-1. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Saints shut out Walsingham

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ soccer team got a shutout win against Walsingham Academy Thursday evening. The Saints went to 3-1 on the year after the 4-0 win. It was a strong win for the Saints, who have earned their second shutout in four games. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • King to play at Ferrum

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy standout Camryn King has decided to play college soccer at Ferrum College. The senior Lady Saint said her recruiting process went well, as she spent a lot of time playing in showcase tournaments with her club soccer team and during that time, she was able to meet different coaches. She was invited to many different colleges for camps where she visited and stayed overnight, but ultimately felt Ferrum was the best place for her. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. Congratulations, Camryn!
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  • NSA defeats Atlantic Shores

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball team picked up a 3-0 win over Atlantic Shores Christian School Monday evening. The Lady Saints went on the road to sweep Atlantic Shores in three sets. Addy Greene had 10 kills. Marlin Price and Alyssa Waddy added seven kills each. Crystiana McCollum and Tracy Wang combined for 35 assists. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • NSA tennis grabs win

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ tennis team grabbed a win over Atlantic Shores Christian School at Tallwood High School Monday afternoon 9-0. It moved the Lady Saints record to 3-1. Miranda May clinched the match at the No. 6 spot for singles. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • NSA cross country wins meet

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy cross country team took home a win in a cross country meet Wednesday afternoon hosted by Catholic High School. The teams competed at Mt. Trashmore. The girls’ team took first place, as they had three runners finish within the top 15. Julie Williamson finished third and Abby Conrod finished fourth. Emma Conrod finished 15th. The meet featured six Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools teams and Isle of Wight Academy. With only one senior on the team on the girls’ side, Coach Karen Norman is excited about the potential of this season for NSA. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • NSA shuts out Southampton

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    In its opening game of the season, the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy field hockey team shut out Southampton at home Wednesday. Five different Lady Saints (1-0) got on the scoreboard, with Cami Stambaugh leading the way with two goals. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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MEET THE STAFF

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Thomas Johnson

    Thomas T. W. Johnson 

    Director of Athletics
    539.8789 ext. 3357
  • Photo of Brittany Thornburg

    Brittany Thornburg 

    Assistant Athletic Director
    757.539.8789 ext. 3353
  • Photo of Lindsay Austin

    Lindsay Austin 

    Athletic Trainer
  • Photo of Russell Edwards

    Russell  Edwards 

    Strength and Conditioning
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Accreditations

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory private school located in Suffolk, VA. Pre-kindergarten - Grade 12.