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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

  • Inscoe poised in the circle

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Madison Inscoe was voted Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week after pitching in two shutouts to help the Lady Saints softball team win a state title. As a freshman, Inscoe has been able to achieve and be a part of things many freshmen don’t. A week ago, Inscoe was on one of the biggest high school stages and was able to come through for her team. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy softball team won its first state title in more than 20 years, and Inscoe pitched the two complete games, needed for the Lady Saints to achieve a long-standing goal. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Six Lady Saints make All-State

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Six Lady Saints softball players earned All-State honors following their state championship win. It was a dream season for the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy softball team. After falling just short of the state title game for several seasons, the Lady Saints finally got over the hump by not only reaching the game but also winning it. NSA went into the playoffs with a No. 3 seed and was bound to have a strong showing on the All-State teams. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Three make All-State for Saints baseball

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy baseball team had three players make the All-State team this season. The Saints’ baseball season came to an end last week after a first-round exit in the state tournament. However, the team has some nice accolades to show for such a strong season. Zac Morris, Nic Psimas and Iziah Turner were all Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II All-State selections. Psimas and Morris were selected to the first team, while Turner was selected to the second team. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Nansemond-Suffolk Academy wins first state softball title since 1993

    The Daily Press
    Nansemond-Suffolk 1, Greenbrier Christian 0
    Madison Inscoe tossed a complete game Friday in Glen Allen, allowing four hits, and the Saints won their first state title Friday since 1993. “This feels amazing; these girls earned it,” said head coach Brittany Thornburg.
    Addy Greene drove in Jessica Chang in the top of the fifth for the lone run. Greene and Chang, who tripled before scoring, had two hits apiece. For the Saints, the win avenged a pair of 1-0 losses to the Gators this season. “We just tried to keep it simple, to see the ball and hit the ball, and we finally got some balls to drop into the holes this time,” Thornburg said. To continue reading the article in The Daily Press, please click here.

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  • Nansemond-Suffolk wins 1st state title in program's 32-year history

    The Virginian-Pilot
    Tal Yeatts scored a season-high five goals, while Simon Dowd assisted on six as Nansemond-Suffolk Academy won its first state Division II championship in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association, winning Saturday afternoon at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
     
    “As a 10th-grader, to score five goals in a state championship is a big deal. He was ready for the occasion,” NSA coach T.W. Johnson said. To continue reading the article in The Virginian-Pilot, please click here.


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  • Four Lady Saints make All-Conference

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ soccer team finished its regular season with four players on the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools conference teams. The Lady Saints finished another strong regular season this year. Heading into the state tournament, they have a 13-3-3 record. NSA had two players on the first team and two on the second team. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Seven Lady Saints make All-Conference

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy softball team had seven representatives on the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools All-Conference teams. Once again, the Lady Saints had a strong year in TCIS play. Their results in conference games were evident by the number of players they had on the All-Conference teams. NSA had four players on the first team and three on the second team. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Saints top Norfolk Collegiate

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ lacrosse team grabbed a 19-6 win over Norfolk Collegiate Monday evening. The Saints moved to 8-6 on the season after a dominant win over Norfolk Collegiate on the road. Simon Dowd led the way with five goals for the Saints while also adding three assists. Miles Birdsong added four goals for NSA. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.


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  • Dowd steps up for Saints

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Simon Dowd was voted Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week after he totaled eight goals and 10 assists in two wins for the Saints. After losing some talented players off of a team that reached the state semifinal last season, the Saints were looking for some returners to turn it up a notch. Junior Simon Dowd was one of those players that was going to be looked at to step up, and he has so far. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Lady Saints lax dominates

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls’ lacrosse team defeated Christchurch School 15-2. The Lady Saints lacrosse team went to 5-7 with the home win. NSA will take on Cape Henry Collegiate at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at home for senior day.
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  • Saints top GCA

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy baseball team picked up a huge win against Greenbrier Christian Academy Tuesday evening. NSA went on the road and picked up a 5-2 win against a very good GCA team that was ranked No. 1 in the most recent Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II state poll. It was a key win for NSA, which stood in the No. 5 spot in the same poll. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • Christiansen earns second stint as captain

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Suffolk native Cole Christiansen recently was named one of three captains for Army football for the second consecutive year. Former Nansemond-Suffolk Academy standout Cole Christiansen '16 will be among the leaders for the Army at West Point football team once again. Christiansen will be heading into what could be his biggest season and his most important, as he is a senior this year. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.

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  • NSA bests Trinity Episcopal

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy boys’ lacrosse team grabbed an 18-12 win over Trinity Episcopal on the road Thursday evening. The Saints lacrosse team went to 7-5 on the season with the win. David Russell scored seven goals for the Saints, and Simon Dowd added four goals and seven assists. NSA went 2-0 on the week and recently came in at No. 4 on the recent Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II poll. They were two votes under the No. 3 team, and they just might get there in the coming week.
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  • Owens, Hurst put ink to paper

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy seniors Colby Owens and Hyatt Hurst have both signed to play baseball at the next level. The Saints have added more players that will be playing in college. Seniors Colby Owens and Hyatt Hurst both signed National Letters of Intent Tuesday afternoon to make their signings official. Owens will attend Hampden-Sydney College, and Hurst will attend the University of Mary Washington. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
     
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  • Saints grab win on Senior Day

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy baseball team dominated Norfolk Collegiate 11-1 at home Tuesday afternoon. On Senior Day, NSA was able to grab a win to get its ninth win of the season. NSA went up 3-0 in the first inning before Norfolk Collegiate scored its only run of the game in the second inning. The Saints scored eight runs between the third, fourth and fifth innings to secure the win. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Elswick plays strong at the plate

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Jenna Elswick was voted Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week after going 2-for-3 with a home run in a win for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s softball team. Through 12 games in the season, the Lady Saints have already secured some quality results, including a 3-2 win over Fuqua School, the reigning Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division III state champions. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • NSA grabs win over Bishop Sullivan

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk-News Herald
    The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy softball team dominated Bishop Sullivan Monday with a 19-0 win. The Lady Saints were able to bounce back from their first loss of the season nicely. In a home matchup, the Lady Saints put up a season-high 19 runs in two innings to move to 10-1 on the season. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • Owens throws no-hitter in Saints win

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Colby Owens threw a no-hitter in the Saints’ shutout win over Bishop Sullivan Monday evening. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy baseball team picked up the 10-0 win at home. They did it behind the arm of Owens, who struck out 10 on his way to pitching a complete game. He is now 2-0 on the mound this season. To continue reading the article in The Suffolk News-Herald, please click here.
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  • NSA gets second win over St. Gertrude

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s girls lacrosse team beat St. Gertrude 20-12 Wednesday. It was the second win for NSA over St. Gertrude this season. Sarah Meyers led the Lady Saints (4-3) with four goals while Aiden Lemieux had 13 saves.
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  • NSA sweeps HRA

    Niqko Marshall, The Suffolk News-Herald
    Simon Dowd’s three goals and two assists, and Will Wren’s three goals led Nansemond-Suffolk Academy to a 10-7 home win Thursday over Hampton Roads Academy. It was NSA’s second win over HRA this season.
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MEET THE STAFF

List of 4 members.

  • Thomas T. W. Johnson 

    Director of Athletics
    539.8789 ext. 3357

  • Brittany Thornburg 

    Assistant Athletic Director
    757.539.8789 ext. 3353

  • Lindsay Austin 

    Athletic Trainer

  • 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.