On a perfect spring day, the sound of softballs clapping the inside of a catcher’s glove filled the air along Pruden as Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s Marin McGowan’s '25 12 strikeout day helped propel the Saints to an 8-1 win over the Kenston Forest Kavaliers Wednesday. The NSA Lady Saints are locked in as they look to capture the fifth consecutive state title.
Our Athletic Program Prioritizes Collaboration and Sportsmanship
Athletics play an integral role in the NSA experience. Every interested student has an opportunity to become involved in the athletic program as a player, manager, statistician or athletic training student aide. While exploring their passions, students are able to develop important life skills, such as responsibility, leadership, perseverance and working with others toward a common goal. Our highly-qualified, compassionate coaches emphasize respect, teamwork, courage, integrity and determination on and off the field and courts. Discover how NSA athletics can help your student excel.
Being part of a team has taught me responsibility and accountability. Everyone else on the team is counting on you to fulfill your role. If one person isn’t doing their job, the whole team will suffer because of it. Sports have also taught me how to face and overcome adversity. A lot of times in sports, not everything is going your way, but you must continue to play and figure out how to succeed."
Walker Wood ’20
Fast Facts
81%
of students in grades 6-12 compete in athletics
50+
Teams
15
7
State championships since 2018
7
Conference championships since 2018
TCIS
Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools
VISAA
Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association
44
Saints have moved on to the collegiate level in the last five years
In the News
There may have been a time Cole Christiansen '16 didn't think it was possible, but Sunday night saw the Chiefs' linebacker celebrate his second Super Bowl victory.
Most kids only dream about making it to the Super Bowl, but for former Nansemond-Suffolk Academy star Cole Christiansen '16, getting to the big game is old hat at this point. The former Saint and Army product was part of the Chiefs practice squad last year when Kansas City defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Christiansen was elevated to the active roster and will travel with the Chiefs to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, where he and his teammates hope to become the first back-to-back champions since Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 2003-2004 team.
The Office of Athletics is getting ready for the 2024 spring sports season!
On National Signing Day 2023, Isaiah Fuhrmann '24 put pen to paper as he signed his letter of intent to continue his football career with Elon University.
After leading the fifth-ranked Captains in scoring in both wins during the week of January 8, Christopher Newport University senior forward Alivia Giles '20 has been named the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the second time.
Congratulations to the student-athletes who were recognized by the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association for their outstanding athletic achievements this fall!
The Office of Athletics recently celebrated Nico Yates '24, who signed a letter of intent to continue his lacrosse career with Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University.
After helping lead the third-ranked Christopher Newport women's basketball team to three wins, senior forward Alivia Giles '20 was named the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Nov. 20.
The Office of Athletics recently celebrated Isaiah Fuhrmann '24, who announced his decision to continue his football career with Elon University.
In the world of sports, where American football has long reigned supreme, a new contender is swiftly making its presence felt.
The Office of Athletics recently celebrated Jackson Runyon '24, who signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career with Virginia Tech.
The Office of Athletics is getting ready for the 2023-2024 winter sports season!
Nansemond-Suffolk wide receiver Isaiah Fuhrmann '23 knew something was up when the football team deviated from its normal schedule two weeks ago.
We're looking forward to getting all of our student-athletes back on campus!
USA Lacrosse is honoring two Saints for their accomplishments on and off the field.
Congratulations to the student-athletes who were recognized by the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association for their outstanding athletic achievements this spring!
A softball juggernaut in Suffolk continues to march on, and shows no signs of stopping.
The Office of Athletics, along with family, faculty, teammates, coaches and friends, recently celebrated seven seniors who committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers next year.
Griffin Duggan '21 is joining other top student-athletes and students associated with Virginia Tech Athletics, including student athletic trainers, student managers and student video assistants, in being named to the university's 2022 All-Academic Team.