Van Alst Wraps Up Career at Catholic - 6 Time State Wrestling Champion, Undefeated

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School senior Zachary Van Alst claimed his sixth consecutive Alabama High

School Athletic Association (AHSAA) wrestling state championship on Saturday, February 18 in Huntsville at the Von Braun Center, this year capturing the title in the Class 1A-5A, 138-pound weight class. Van Alst finished the 2017 season undefeated with an impressive record of 67-0, and finished his career as a Catholic Knight with a record of 300-12. 
To top it off, Van Alst became the third person in AHSAA history to accomplish six consecutive State wrestling titles, over the weekend.  In his six-year career at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Van Alst has won five sectional titles to go along with his six state championships, while recording that impressive overall career record of  300-12 . 
He was joined in Huntsville by his teammates, freshmen Jack Burt at 132-pounds made his second appearance at a State meet and Jason Flowers made his State Tournament debut at 106 pounds. The Knights are coached by head coach Coy Hunter and assistant coach David Parker.

Zachary is the son of Jennifer and Bob Van Alst of Prattville. He has committed to wrestle for the Air Force Academy continuing his career at the next level.

Congratulations to the Knight Wrestling team!

Catholic Middle School Boys Named CCC Champions for Second Consecutive Year

Montgomery Catholic's Middle School boys' basketball team named CCC Champions for the second consecutive year after defeating Trinity in the final game of the season, 28-25. Congratulations to Coach Jared Grant and his young Middle School team.

Spencer Bach, Ryan Barranco, Ethan Binns, Myles Butler, Ian Cullen, Michael Jones, Christopher Long,
Aiden Losik, Judd Osten, Matthew Reardon, Steven Robinson, Patrick Ryan, Boyd Saunders, Grant Smith, and Jalen Thomas.

Also pictured Catholic Middle School Cheerleaders: Gracie Barranco, Alex Celka, Devan DeRamus, Cecilia Hoffpauir, Blair Huffman, Alyssa Kirk, Anna Nekic, Mary Lawson Norton, Valerie Waite and
Zoe Watkins.

Varsity Knights Basketball Sweep the Area

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Varsity Basketball - AHSAA Area Champions. Both Montgomery Catholic boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams secured the number one seeds in their area tournaments, allowing them to host both tournaments, giving the Knights the  home court advantage.

The Catholic varsity boys were 8-0 in area play and undefeated in CCC play, the first time in over 20 years Catholic has gone undefeated in CCC play. With an overall record of 17-9. Even more impressive is the season that the Lady Knights have had with a ending record of 22-3 for the 2016-2017 regular season, the Lady Knights are ranked 5th in the State.

A great atmosphere and hard fought games lead both teams to Area Championships held at home on February 10, 2017. The varsity girls defeated BTW 38-37 in a nail biter and and the varsity boys defeated LAMP 62-43. Tournament MVP's were Michaelyn Foster and B.J. Barker.


The Knights move to sub-regional play in Dothan on February 18.

Montgomery Catholic Varsity Girls Team Members: Jessie Clark, Iyana Tate, Nona Johnson, Michaelyn Foster, Paige Rentfro, Alex Jolley, Aleigha Walden, Gabby Dallas, Carrie Belsterling with Head Coach Jill Clark

 Montgomery Catholic Varsity Boys Team Members:
George Sloan, Darrell Gibson, Derrick Parker, Landon Pritchett, Charlie  Ryan, Antwan Parker, Garrett Cook, Saxton  Bibbins, James Sadie, Checardo (C.J.) Person Jr., and Luke Craig with Head Coach Robb McGaughey and Assistant Coach Kirk Johnson. Dezhion "D.J." Carter, Brenton "B.J." Barker, David Poole,

Montgomery Catholic Middle School Top 3 at MathCounts

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School competed in the MathCounts competition on Friday, February 3, 2017. Held at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Montgomery Catholic had eight students participate,  the MCPS team of Brian Povilus, Zach Izer, Sadie Bartels and Catherine Aaron, came in 3rd place in Montgomery, with their teammates Hall Triplett and Brian Povilus, who tied for 10th place.  Students Emily Riggles, James Yorton and Thea Haynes made up the rest of the Knights MathCounts team. The team sponsors were Mrs. Julie Flowers and Mrs. Tricette Savage

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Congratulations to our Mathletes!

Catholic First Graders Make a Chilly Discovery

The students at our Holy Spirit campus recently studied Arctic animals and the blubber that helps keep the animals warm. Mrs. Emily Cutts created "blubber" for each of her first grade students. The students were able to test the blubber out when Mrs. Cutts had them hold their "blubbered" finger in a cup of water with ice. None of the students were able to feel the cold water because their "blubber" kept them warm!

Mrs. Cutts Class: Claire Aaron, Virginia Averrett, Cara Barranco, Emma Berher, Hoke and Will Brantley, Tripp Cain, Olivia Donaldson, Parker Dunlap, Frankie Hayner, Allie Ingram, Bailey Ingram, Leah Lee, Austin Marshall, Carlos Medina and Casen White.

 

Four Montgomery Catholic Seniors Sign to Play Football on National Signing Day

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School held a signing ceremony for Brian Anderson, Saxton Bibbins, Landon Pinckard and David Poole on National Signing Day, Wednesday, February 1, 2017. The signing was held in the school gym at 1:30 p.m. Montgomery Catholic High School students were in attendance along with the varsity football coaches, the signee's families and friends. 

Anderson signed his National Letter of Intent to play football with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, Anderson had thirty Division one offers before deciding to commit to UNC. Anderson is the son of Charlie and Linda Anderson of Montgomery.

Bibbins made his commitment to play football for Alabama Prep - Birmingham. He is the son of Veronica Hawkins and James Bibbins, Jr. of Montgomery.

Pinckard signed his letter of intent to play football at Faulkner University in Montgomery. Pinckard is the son of Kay and Steve Pinckard of Montgomery.

Catholic wide receiver David Poole will continue his football career at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is the son of Cheryl and David Poole of Montgomery. 

Montgomery Catholic Principal Justin Castanza opened the ceremony with prayer. President Anne Ceasar addressed guests and each of the athletes, thanking them for their service to the Montgomery Catholic community and wishing them success in their future endeavors. Montgomery Catholic Football Coach Aubrey Blackwell introduced each of his players, commending them on their leadership, work ethic and the spirit they added to the team.

Montgomery Catholic looks forward to following these college careers over the next four years Congratulations, each of these schools are lucky to receive these talented students and players.