02/09/2026
What a day. What a team. What a blessing.
25 competitors - 17 medals - Team Effort !
This weekend was about so much more than medals.
We saw kids step onto the mats with nerves, courage, and heart.
We saw wins, losses, tears, smiles, and growth happening in real time.
We saw teammates cheering louder for each other than for themselves.
We saw families show up early, stay late, pray, support, and serve.
Some of our students even had to compete against fellow Soldiers for Christ teammates. That’s never easy—but it’s also a testament to how many of our kids showed up willing to test themselves. Win or lose, those matches still count: for experience, confidence, and earning your place on the mat.
One of the toughest moments? Watching a student face my own daughter. That’s hard for everyone involved—but it’s also part of the journey. We don’t avoid the difficult moments. We walk through them together and grow from them.
These are the moments that shape character.
These are the moments kids remember.
These are the moments that make life meaningful.
Thank you to every parent, volunteer, coach, sibling, and supporter who made this day possible. You are the reason this community is special.
So proud of this team.
Grateful beyond words.
God is good. 🙏🥋