Athletics
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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
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Lady Saints No. 2 in hoops poll
Read MoreIn the first state poll of the season, the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ basketball team came in at No. 2. The NSA Lady Saints are currently 9-2 on the season. The Lady Saints were expected to return this season and pick up where they left off, having finished within the final four of the state tournament last season. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Lady Saints win big over Peninsula Catholic
Read MoreThe Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ basketball team defeated Peninsula Catholic High School 78-18. The Lady Saints start the new year with a dominant win over Peninsula Catholic. NSA was up 42-5 at halftime. Four players scored in double figures for the Lady Saints. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Saints top PCHS
Read MoreThe Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team earned a 51-39 win over Peninsula Catholic High School. The Saints took on PCHS to open up conference play. George Pettaway and Kaleb Brown had strong games for the Saints. Pettaway finished with 10 points and ten assists for a double-double while Kaleb Brown added 17 points to go along with seven rebounds. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Lady Saints gear up for conference play
Read MoreAfter spending time in Florida for a holiday tournament, the Lady Saints basketball team is ready for conference play. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ basketball team recently came back from Florida, where they went 2-1 in some holiday hoops. After getting off to a slow start in their first game, they were able to get wins over Taft High School out of Ohio and Sullivan Central High School out of Tennessee. -
Saints show well in Florida
Read MoreThe Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team played well in a holiday tournament in Florida. The Saints went down south for the holidays as they competed in holiday hoops in Florida. In three games, they went 2-1, losing their first game in a close matchup and winning the final two against Wade Christian School and Highland Christian School, all teams based out of Florida. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Spencer sees hard work pay off
Read MoreKemauri Spencer was voted Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week after scoring 16 points for the Saints in a win over Williamsburg Christian Academy. Congratulations, Kemauri!
The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team has gotten off to a strong start so far this season. They are 6-1 on the season and have all the makings of the team that can accomplish big things this season. Spencer has been an integral part of his team’s success. In a nail-biter against WCA, Spencer scored 16 points to help the Saints get the win. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Lopez three gets win for Saints
Read MoreGrant Lopez hit a go-ahead three-pointer in the final seconds of the Saints’ matchup with WCA for a win Monday night. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team had a tough matchup that went into overtime with Williamsburg Christian Academy Monday night on the road. NSA started out taking the lead 15-11 after the first quarter of play. WCA quickly swung things back in their favor, outscoring NSA in the second quarter. Both teams continued to go back and forth throughout the game, accounting for 13 lead changes and tying the score a total of 11 times. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Saints get win in OT
Read MoreThe Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team picked up a good double-overtime win against The Miller School. The Saints are 5-0 on the year after picking up two wins over the weekend in the NSA Holiday Classic, and they bagged a 75-64 win against a formidable opponent in Miller School. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Christiansen to play in NFLPA game
Read MoreSuffolk native Cole Christiansen '16 will play in the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl game in January. The former Nansemond-Suffolk Academy standout and senior at Army at West Point has some big things coming up over the course of the next month.
The NFLPA is a game where college players eligible for the NFL draft are invited to play in an All-Star game that features practices and games in front of NFL scouts. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Saints get win over IWA
Read MoreGrant Lopez kicked in 20 points to lead the Saints in a victory over Isle of Wight Academy Thursday evening. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team goes to 2-0 on the year after a 86-61 win over IWA. NSA jumped out to a huge first quarter, outscoring the Chargers 25-8, which propelled them through the rest of the game. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Big fourth quarter propels Saints
Read MoreThe Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team had a big fourth quarter to lift themselves to a 65-63 win in their first game. The Saints opened their season up at home against Western Branch High School Tuesday evening. It was a good matchup for the Saints and a great win for them to open up the season. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here. -
Lady Saints get second win
Read MoreThe Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ basketball team got its second win of the season with a 48-41 win over Catholic High School. The Lady Saints earned their second consecutive win with a road victory on Monday night. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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3373 Pruden Boulevard | Suffolk, VA 23434
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6019 Harbour View Boulevard | Suffolk, VA 23435
3373 Pruden Boulevard | Suffolk, VA 23434
Harbour View Campus
6019 Harbour View Boulevard | Suffolk, VA 23435
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory private school located in Suffolk, VA. Pre-kindergarten - Grade 12.