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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

  • Christiansen to play in NFLPA game

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Suffolk 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.
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  • Lady Saints get third win

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
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  • Saints rout Hampton Christian

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ basketball team earned a 48-point win over Hampton Christian School on Monday. NSA got its third win in a row when it hosted Hampton Christian. It was the Saints’ biggest win yet this year by way of point differential, with a 96-48 win. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.


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  • Saints get win over IWA

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Grant 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.

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  • Big fourth quarter propels Saints

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The 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.

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  • Lady Saints get second win

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The 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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  • Four selected All-State for NSA

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball had four players selected first team All-State. The Lady Saints volleyball team recently finished up the season as the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II state runner-up. NSA was one of the more dominant teams in the VISAA this year. They held the No. 1 seed throughout the regular season and also held the No. 1 seed throughout the playoffs as well. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.


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  • Saints JJV football goes undefeated

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy JJV football team had a perfect season, going 7-0 this year.
    Having an undefeated year in any sport at any level is a difficult task. The Saints were able to accomplish that this season, having a perfect season on the gridiron, with almost all of it in dominating fashion. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • NSA opens season with win

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ basketball team opened the season with a home win over Norfolk Collegiate School. The Lady Saints officially started off the regular season on a strong note as they took on Norfolk Collegiate at home, taking a 65-48 win. Alivia Giles led the way with 20 points to go along with seven rebounds. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Eight Saints make All-TCIS

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy football team had eight representatives on the All-Conference teams.Throughout the season, the Saints defeated some tough opponents, which included playoff teams. Because of the Saints’ strong efforts, they were represented well on the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools All-Conference teams. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.


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  • Four Lady Saints earn All-Conference honors

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy volleyball team had four players earn All-Conference honors.
    The Lady Saints had a strong year once again. They went undefeated on the season in conference play, earning themselves the regular season Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools title. NSA then went into the conference tournament with the top seed and took the TCIS conference tournament crown as well. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Conrods and Williamson earn State honors

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Jacob '20 and Abby Conrod '22 along with Julie Williamson '23 earned cross country All-State honors for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. The Saints cross country team had three runners earn All-State finishes, as they ran well at the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II meet. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Pettaway makes things happen for Saints

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy sophomore George Pettaway was voted Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week after a four-touchdown performance in a Saints win. Throughout the last couple of seasons, NSA standout George Pettaway has shown himself to be a big play waiting to happen for the Saints. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Hogan, Ward selected All-Conference

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ soccer team had two All-Conference selections in Jordan Ward and Brett Hogan. The Saints recently wrapped up a 10-6 record to end their season. That record stands for the Saints’ most winningest season since 2004. Of the 10 wins, five of them were from conference opponents, and it wrapped up a solid season for NSA, which also saw them earn some postseason accolades. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Greene makes last year memorable

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy senior Addy Greene was voted Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week after having 21 kills in two games and surpassing a milestone. The Lady Saints volleyball team has been having a strong season. They are 19-5 and are currently ranked No. 1 in the state polls. As a senior, Greene has played a big part in the success NSA has had, and over the course of her career on the court has found ways to step up her game year after year. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.


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  • Suffolk native's wheelchair lacrosse team becomes national champions

    Alison Johnson, Virginian-Pilot
    Ten years ago, Ryan Beale '07 broke his neck in a car accident. He was a rising lacrosse star and team leader at Lynchburg College, now the University of Lynchburg. He was a junior when the injury left him permanently paralyzed from the chest down. Today, the 30-year-old Suffolk native has found a way to continue playing his favorite sport at an elite level, only in a wheelchair. In August, Beale’s Maryland Thunder team won the ultimate prize, the Wheelchair Lacrosse USA National Championship. To continue reading the article in the Virginian-Pilot, please click here.
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  • Bono, Greene hit milestones

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy standouts Addy Greene and Rylee Bono have both surpassed the 1,000-mark milestones in their respective careers. The Lady Saints volleyball team had a strong week where they added two more wins, but two players also achieved significant milestones. On Monday, Bono hit a milestone by surpassing 1,000 digs. Greene surpassed 1,000 kills during that game, but there was a ceremonial recognition during Thursday’s game. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • 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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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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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory private school located in Suffolk, VA. Pre-kindergarten - Grade 12.