Athletics

Athletics is an essential facet of our school culture, extending our mission of teaching students to become like Christ on the courts and on the playing fields.

We strive to pursue excellence for God’s honor and glory and to practice the art of honoring others through competition. Athletics are seen as a vehicle to disciple students, bringing all who experience our programs into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

Since the first high school class of 2001, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has earned over 34 team AIA (Arizona Interscholastic Association) State Championships and much recognition at the regional level. PRCA offers 17 competitive high school varsity and JV programs. State championship appearances have been achieved in football, girls & boys basketball, girls & boys swim, golf, girls & boys cross country, baseball, girls & boys soccer, girls & boys track, softball, and girls & boys tennis.

Many student-athletes have chosen to pursue a collegiate athletic experience at various levels. They are prepared for the rigors of college academics and an athletic commitment, having spent time as a PRCA Lion. 

Middle School student-athletes (grades 6-8) have the opportunity to participate in 14 competitive and developmental-level co-curricular sports opportunities throughout the year. MS programs include football, girls volleyball, coed tennis, coed cross country, coed soccer, girls softball, girls and boys basketball, and boys and girls track & field. 
 
"My daughter has been taught, encouraged, challenged, and mentored.
The coaches teach and model technical athletic skills & godly character,
and the team culture of care for each other & others is a great result.
This team has been one of the highlights of her high school years."

- PRCA parent

Summer Athletics Opportunities

See below for the various summer sports practices, camps, and opportunities.
  • Incoming 9th- 12th Grade Students: Check out your sport(s) below. Incoming freshmen may/should participate in HS athletic programs.
  • Middle School Students: Scroll to find camps for you. 

HS Girls Basketball
Contact: Coach Brittany Smith at bmartin1232@gmail.com
  • Starting M/W TBD 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Possible JV CFHS Tournament May 29-30
  • Varsity San Diego Camp: June 6-7
  • Sporting Chance Tournament June 19-20

HS Boys Basketball
Contact Coach Steve Solita: stevesolita@comcast.net, 720-550-1174 
  • May 12 & 13: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Max Wilford Gym
  • Week of May 19: Finals/no workouts
  • May 30: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • May 26: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, MPR
  • June 2 & 4: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Max Wilford Gym
  • June 8: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Max Wilford Gym
  • June 16 & 18, 23 & 25: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Max Wilford Gym
Summer Tournaments
June 5-7: Summer Sizzle at Pima Community College; costs $40 per player.
June 9-11: Section 7 Qualifier, Phoenix(location tbd), cost tbd.
June 19-20: ASBP Small Ball Main Event, Phoenix (location tbd), cost $38 per player.
June 26-28: UCSD Team Camp, San Diego, CA, cost estimate $375. includes lodging
 
Let Coach Solita know if you will be available to play in the tournaments. We will be taking one team of 10-12 players to each tournament. The final roster for each tournament will be communicated a week prior to the start date. 

HS Girls Soccer/ Boys Soccer
Girls soccer contact: Amy Garnand, amy.garnand@prcak12.org or 520-979-6908
Boys soccer contact: Geoff Neale at coachgneale@gmail.com or 520-370-8604


HS Girls Volleyball 
Contact: Coach Jamie Desmet, jamie.desmet@prcak12.org
  • HS Open Gym
    • July 22-24: 
    • July 27-31: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 
    • August 3-5: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Girls Volleyball Camp July 27-30 (for girls entering grades 6-9), 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, cost $150: sign up here

HS Boys Volleyball
Contact Coach Luke Sunukjian luke.sunukjian@prcak12.org  
  • Possible MS Boys Volleyball Camp July 28-31: If interested, reach out to Coach Sunukjian

HS Football 
Varsity SportsYou: DX4NFFPF, Head Coach: Kent Middleton, kent.middleton@sierratucson.com or 520-307-4862
JV SportsYou: LJEWQN89Contact: Head JV Coach: Andy Fetsis  coachfetsis@gmail.com
  • Spring Ball: April 28-May 16, Monday-Friday 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Summer: May 26-June 27, Monday-Thursday
  • Break: June 28-July 13, no football
  • July 14-July 22, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
  • San Diego Varsity Camp: July 24-27
  • July 28:  First Day Of Official Practice

HS Cross Country 
Head Coach Adam Odell, melandadam@gmail.com, SportsYou code: 4VBB5QG7 
Starting June 1: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 6:00 AM
  • Mondays @ James Kreigh 
  • Wednesdays @ Steam Pump Ranch
  • Fridays @ In N Out Parking Lot

HS Cheer
Contact: Coach Christine Sola,  csola1016@gmail.com


Middle School Opportunities

Volleyball Camp
  • July 27-30: For girls entering grades 6-9. Contact Jamie DeSmet to register.
Basketball Camp (both weeks are boys and girls, cost is $150/session)
  • Session #1: July 8-10, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for incoming 2nd-5th graders
  • Session #2: July 8-10, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for incoming 6th-9th graders
MS Cross Country
Contact Coach Scott Floyd for summer running opportunites, scott.floyd@prcak12.org

MS Football
Coach Jacob Beach, jacob.beach@prcak12.org
Practice will begin the week of July 20
SportsYou Code: B2K7-C6ED


 
The mission of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is to teach our students to become like Christ through a classical, Christian education within a covenantal community. 

Grammar Campus (grades K-5)

6450 N Camino Miraval, Tucson AZ 85718
P: 520.529.7080  F: 520.529.7140
School office hours: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

South Campus (grades K-4)

5951 S 12th Ave, Tucson AZ 85706
P: 520.413.7945  F: 520.467.3894
School office hours: 7:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Upper Campus (grades 6-12)

9500 N Oracle Road, Tucson AZ 85704
P: 520.797.0107  F: 520.797.0598
School office hours: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM except Thursdays: 8:25 AM - 3:30 PM
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