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WARRIOR NEWS
November 3rd, 2008

Highlights—

VARSITY SOCCER TEAM WINS 2008 NACA DIVISION III NATIONAL TITLE!!!

The varsity boys’ soccer team did what no other Veritas Christian team has ever done. They brought home a
national championship. It looked like it could be a quick exit for the Warriors as they dropped the first game in
the double elimination tournament. Veritas did not lick their wounds though; they came back and licked their
next three opponents to fight back to the championship game on Friday afternoon. Their opponent would be a
familiar one located just a few miles down Interstate 40, Hickory Christian. The game was tight just as their
regular season games had been. At the end of regulation, it was 2-2 off of two Pascal Mensah goals. The first
overtime period saw neither team score, then lightning struck in the form of David Canta. The junior made a
move and put the winning goal through the back of the net to bring home the national championship. Goalie
Ben Hayes was phenomenal all week as he presided over two shut outs to help get the Warriors in the title
game, then had 10 saves in the finals to help Veritas secure the win. Mensah, Hayes, Canta, and Anthony
Errico were named to the national all-tournament team while Mensah was named the most outstanding
offensive player of the tournament as well as capturing the 2008 national most valuable player award. Warrior
head coach, Josh Stone, was proud of the way his players fought back. “It would have been easy for them
just to pack it in after falling in that first loss to Fresta Valley (VA), but they came out that night and whipped a
good Christian Heritage (VA) team 4-0. That is when I could see they were gathering the momentum to
perhaps do something special. Thursday morning they won a hard fought 1-0 game over Collinsville (VA) then
came back and defeated the defending Division III national champs, Cornerstone Christian (FL) 3-2 . I really
felt at that point the guys had the confidence to bring home the bacon on Friday.”

Soccer Team To Be Recognized At Crowne Plaza Tip-Off Classic—Coach Josh Stone and his All tournament
players will present the national title trophy and plaque to the school at half-time of the Crowne Plaza Tip-Off
Classic this Sunday evening at the Asheville Civic Center.

Veritas Middle School Girls Volleyball Runners-Up— The middle school girls’ soccer team came into the
conference tournament a #4 seed but clawed their way to the championship game. The Lady Warriors lost a
heartbreaker in the finals. Courtney Hayes and Abby Chu were named to the all conference team.

Fall Athletic Awards Celebration November 11th. The Fall athletic awards ceremony for all middle school and
high school athletes who participated in a Fall sport will be held in the gymnasium on Tuesday, November
11th, at 6:30 PM. Admission is free. This year it was decided that Veritas would recognize our athletes in
three separate ceremonies. We felt this would better honor each sport on a more equal basis as well as cut
down on the length of the event . No refreshments or meal will be served. All parents, grandparents, and
friends of the Warriors are invited.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Coach Needed For Spring. We are looking for a qualified individual who would like to
coach our varsity girls’ soccer team this Spring. This is a talented bunch of hard working ladies. There is a
stipend for this position. If you are interested or know someone that you feel would be interested, please
contact Ricky Sayle or John Jordan in the athletic department.

Crowne Plaza Tip-Off Classic Tickets Still Available. Tickets for the Nov 9th Tip-Off Classic can now be
purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticket Master outlet. Tickets can also be purchased at the
Civic Center Box Office. Reserved tickets are going fast. You are encouraged to order yours as soon as
possible as the reserved section of the Civic Center is limited to just over 1100 tickets. Tickets for the Student
Section on the lower level behind the Veritas bench are available in the school office. The cost is $16, and we
are limiting the sale of these tickets to students in grades 6th—12th. No adults for this section, please ; this is
their chance to go crazy for the Warriors. We have a student special going on where the students can get a
student section ticket and a commemorative T-shirt for $25. Students are allowed to purchase these tickets
for students from other schools as well.

Charlotte Bobcats VS. Milwaukee Bucks On January 3rd. Here is a great stocking stuffer for your whole
family. The Varsity Girls’ and the Varsity Boys’ basketball team will take on Cherokee HS on Saturday,
January 3rd, 2009, at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte. The girls’ game will begin at noon, followed
by the boys’ game at 2PM. After the boys’ game the Charlotte Bobcats will take on the Milwaukee Bucks.
Tickets are $20 each and grant you admission to all three games. We are planning a student fan bus to this
game. You can reserve your tickets now for this game through the school office or by contacting Coach
Jordan. We have also been able to secure a special hotel rate of $69 from the downtown Doubletree Hotel for
any Veritas families that might want to attend. This will be the hotel where the teams are staying. If interested
in reserving a room, contact the hotel directly at 704-347-0070 and ask for the Veritas rate for January 3rd,
4th, or both nights.

JV and Middle School Practice Start Date—Middle school boys’ and girls’ basketball practice will begin on
Monday, November 14th at 3:45 PM. Junior varsity boys’ basketball practice will start on Monday, November
17th at 5:15PM. All players should have a physical on file to begin practice. If you do not have a physical form,
see Coach Sayle to obtain one. The middle school boys’ and girls’ head coach is Matt Metcalf, he is assisted
by Dylan Auman. The junior varsity head coach is Tim Ward.

THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS

Monday—VG—3:45—6:00 PM VB—6:00 PM
Tuesday—VG—3:45—6:00 PM VB—6:00 PM
Wednesday—VB—9:30 AM—11:30 PM VG—TBA
Thursday-VG—3:45—6:00 PM VB—6:00 PM
Friday—VB—6AM—VG—3:45 PM
Saturday—VB Shooting Practice— Noon
Sunday—VB— Church together with Oak Hill @ 10:45 AM, Arden Presbyterian. Team meal afterward. Team
will meet at 4PM at Civic Center.

GO WARRIORS!!!