Orlando Christian Prep

May 16, 2022

The purpose of our athletic ceremony is to honor our students for another successful year. We would like to take a moment to thank everyone both directly and indirectly involved in our school’s success.

Thank you Pastor Dustin Janney, Mrs. Jacobson, and the entire school staff.  Their support for Orlando Christian Prep is paramount to our success.  

Another huge thank you goes out to our parents.  Your decision to place your child in our school, as well as the support, and the atmosphere you create at our games, fine arts events, and school functions is Amazing.  You are definitely the backbone of our school.  

To our volunteers, whether they helped cleanup after a game, work the gate, the chain crew, make a team meal, donate items for a bake sale, or chaperone field trips, we appreciate you and your time.  

Special thanks to Bob Kennedy and Ms. Kathie Rehm for all of your continued help and support. 

A HUGE thank you to the student athletes during these difficult times. The ever changing climate due to the pandemic was not easy. Your commitment despite the circumstances was huge. Thank you to all the administrators, teachers, faculty and staff for their commitment to our students, without all of you none of this would be possible. 

Some highlights of the 2021-22 year:

• This year’s athletic program as a whole consisted of 200 student athletes. 

•  Our School hosted over 50 home games and competed in over 200 athletic contests. 

• All of our varsity teams participated in district play.    

• Our Varsity Football team finished their first season in FHSAA Class 2A and reached the State Semifinal. 

• Our Middle School Track team was very competitive this year.

• Our Varsity Track team sent ten student athletes to the State track meet and several earned a medal finishing Top 8 in the state.

• Our Varsity Softball team won 20 games and advanced to the Regional Championship game.. 

• Our JV Basketball team had a strong season.

• Our Varsity Boys Basketball team completed the season winning the Class 2A State Championship for the third consecutive season. This was the 10th state championship in program history.

OCP Female and Male Athlete of the Year

The 2022 OCP Female Athlete of the Year is junior Aalyssa Gunn.

Aalyssa is a three sport athlete playing varsity volleyball, varsity basketball, and varsity track. She has been a three year starter on the volleyball team and was the team leader in kills this past season. She is a key contributor on the basketball team, and a strong performer in track and field. She also carries a 3.9 GPA. 

The 2022 OCP Male Athlete of the Year is senior Ven-Allen Lubin.

Ven-Allen was a four year starter on the varsity basketball team. As a senior he averaged 14.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 steal per game. He won the Class 2A State Player of the year. He was First Team All State, as well All Central Florida First team. His four-year career consisted of 104 wins and he played in four consecutive state championship games winning three. He carries a 4.0 GPA. Upon graduation he will attend the University of Notre Dame on a full basketball scholarship.

Team Honors & Awards:

VARSITY FOOTBALL (Coach Guerschom Demosthenes)

(Athletic Scholarships) 

Donovan Cordes - Thomas More University

Jamel Lynch - Mars Hill University

Curtis Kimmons - Southeastern University

Jaden Simmons - Fort Lauderdale University

(Academic Scholarships) 

Kynkolas Ross- Southern University

Grant Overby- Morgan State University 

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL

Outstanding Defensive Player Award: - Brayden Schuster

Most Improved Offensive Player Award:- Noah Murphy

Most Improved Defensive Player Award:- Joel Cortes 

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (Coach Omar Soto)

Best Offensive Player - Aalyssa Gunn

Best Defensive Player - Alexis Kimble

Best Server Award - Alana Ortiz

Most Improved Award - Brianna Cooper

Coaches Award - Lydia Mascari

All-Star District Award Winners - Aalyssa Gunn and Brianna Cooper

VARSITY SOCCER (Coach Mpumelelo Matutu)

Most Outstanding Player - Robbie Cordes

Warrior Award - Mackenzie Stinson

Coaches Award - Matthew McCreery

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL (Coach Lauren Ashley)

Most Valuable Player - Siarah Brown

Most Outstanding Player - Trinity Harden

Most Improved - Aaliyah Lewis

Coaches Award - Jordan Demosthenes

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL (Coach Treig Burke)

Heart and Hustle Award - Jayden Hastings

Most Improved - Ameer Ramadan

Best Teammate - Mark Angueki

Coaches Award - AJ Brown and Ven-Allen Lubin

(Athletic Scholarships)

AJ Brown, Ohio University

Ven-Allen Lubin, University of Notre Dame)

VARSITY BASEBALL (Coach Adrian Hernandez)

Outstanding Player Award - Aydan Abalo

Most Improved Award - Jose Rojas

Coaches Award - Jonah Gonzalez

VARSITY SOFTBALL (Coach Dustin Schneider)

New Comer of the Year- Sabrina Boyer

Defense MVP- Naya Rosario 

Offense MVP- Lexi Perez 

Warrior Award- Grace Thomas 

VARSITY TRACK & FIELD (Coach Rackell Goldson and Coach Guerschom Demosthenes)

Best Teammate - Brianna Cooper and Bradley Knight

Most Dedicated - Brian Thomas

Runner of the Year - Demarion Jenkins

Most Valuable Runner - Alexis Garcia

 

The OCP Volleyball Senior Class ('22) have certainly had to overcome some adversity and challenges over their playing years in the volleyball program. From a new coach that brought a new style in their early high school years, to a global pandemic that affected not just one season, but the start of a second season, to a winless season. Yet, Psymbie-Kalei Bailey Morgan, Brianna Cooper and Aaliyah Gunn are in the midst of their best season in the program, on the verge of finishing the season above .500 and playing towards the programs first district win since 2017. The hard work is paying off.

On Monday October 11th, head coach Omar Soto, assistant coaches Tim Thomas, Brittany Gunn and Kelly McIntyre, along with their teammates, honored their seniors during the annual Dig Pink Match against Forest Lake Academy. 

All three players had been in the program for over 8+ years since they were elementary students. They all expressed their thanks and appreciation to Coaches Gunn and McIntyre, who were the coaches that introduced them to the sport and helped mold them into the players they are today.

ABOUT PSYMBIE-KALEI BAILEY MORGAN

Psymbie’s Athletic Achievements include playing Volleyball at OCP for 9 years, and being on the Track team since 6th grade. She qualified for Regionals in Shot Put and Discus in 11th grade

Psymbie’s Academic Achievements include being part of the National Honors Society and International Thespian Society, and receiving A Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll throughout her middle school and high school years.

Psymbie’s Plans for the Future include taking the steps to meet the requirement for becoming a dermatologist physician's assistant, and living debt free and making six figures.

"I would like to thank my mom for the support she’s given throughout the past 9 years that I've been playing.  I would like to thank Coach Gunn and Coach Kelly for introducing me to volleyball, and helping me grow in the sport. And a special thanks to God for allowing me to have good health through the years so I can play, and allowing all these special people to become my mentors throughout high school."

ABOUT BRIANNA COOPER

Brianna’s Athletic Achievements include playing OCP volleyball for 8 years. She recently received an All-Tournament Player selection at the Lake Mary Prep Tournament this year. Running Track & Field for 6 years where she was recognized as TRACK RUNNER OF THE YEAR. And this winter, she will be playing soccer for a second year.

Brianna's Academic Achievements include A/B Honor Roll for all 4 years of high school, induction into the National Society for High School Scholars, and future induction into the National Honor Society.

Brianna's Plans for the Future include attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), where she will study to become a veterinarian, or study criminal justice.

"I would like to thank God first for allowing me to stay healthy and continue to play the sport I love...  My mom for all the time and money she’s invested in me and for always being my biggest supporter and hardest coach… My little brother Jayden for being at all my games, and always being my #1 fan in the stands… Last, but not least, I'd like to thank the rest of my family and friends for always showing up for me."

ABOUT AALIYAH GUNN 

Aaliyah's Athletic Achievements include playing volleyball for 9 years and being named captain of the 2021 team, running Track for 4 years where she qualified for the Regionals in the 800-meter dash, playing basketball for 2 seasons and playing softball for one year.

Aaliyah's Academic Achievements include being an A/B Honor Roll student all throughout high school, and being inducted into the Junior National Honors Society

Aaliyah's Plans for the Future include joining the United States Air Force.

“I would like to give thanks to my parents for the time and money they have put into this sport, and for believing in me. I would like to thank my first volleyball coach, Coach Kelly for introducing me to the game. I want to thank my school coaches and club coaches for their time spent. Special thanks to my sister Aalyssa for being my best friend on and off the court. Thanks to my mom for everything she’s done and for being my coach throughout the years. Last, but not least, a HUGE thanks to God for keeping me healthy with no injuries throughout my volleyball career.”

FINISHING THE REGULAR SEASON

The Warriors were unable to win the match against Forest Lake, dropping 3 sets 25-15, 25-15 and 25-19. The team went on the road and defeated CFCA to snap a 3-game losing streak the next night in 3 sets, 25-14, 25-19, 25-20.

Unfortunately, the Lady Warriors were unable to finish the regular season with a win as they lost to Mt. Dora Christian Academy in three sets, 25-17, 25-16, and 25-17. 

On the positive side, OCP finished with a 12-10 record, which was the best win percentage since 2017. And 12 wins was the most since 2012 when OCP finished the season 17-9.

The Lady Warriors host Regional Quarterfinals against the ICS Comets.