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Recent Varsity Baseball News
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:
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This year’s athletic program as a whole consisted of 200 student athletes.
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Our School hosted over 50 home games and competed in over 200 athletic contests.
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All of our varsity teams participated in district play.
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Our Varsity Football team finished their first season in FHSAA Class 2A and reached the State Semifinal.
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Our Middle School Track team was very competitive this year.
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Our Varsity Track team sent ten student athletes to the State track meet and several earned a medal finishing Top 8 in the state.
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Our Varsity Softball team won 20 games and advanced to the Regional Championship game..
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Our JV Basketball team had a strong season.
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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
April 18, 2022 --
On behalf of principal Jennie Jacobson, athletic director Treig Burke, and head baseball coach Adrian Hernandez, Orlando Christian Prep would like to recognize and say thank you to Class of 2022 OCP Baseball Seniors - Aydan Abalo, Julius Pena and Knykolas Ross.
Julius Pena, Outfielder #20
Julius' plans for the future are to go to college (interest from Samford University), be successful and do what he loves most, play baseball.
"I would like to thank God, first, and thank my parents and the coaches and staff for everything," said Pena.
WORDS OF WISDOM to teammates: "Keep on Playing Hard."
Knykolas Ross, Outfielder #15
Knykolas is in his second year of playing baseball for OCP. His future plans include studying electrical engineering at Southern University (Baton Rouge, La.).
"I would like to thank God for allowing me the ability to play sports, be academically gifted, my mother for introducing me to baseball, and my coaches for always believing in me," said Ross.
WORDS TO WISDOM to teammates: "Never give up."
Aydan Abalo, Pitcher-Second Base-Shortstop #3
Aydan has been a part of the OCP Baseball program for the past 6 years. His future plans include attending the University of South Florida and studying mechanical engineering.
"I want to start off by thanking God for providing me the talent and knowledge to serve others. I want to thank my parents and brothers for guiding me through this journey of life. Without them, I would not be the person I am today."
Abalo continued, "a special thanks to Mr. Soto and Coach Hancock for positively impacting my young adulthood. I am appreciative of all the time and effort it takes to lead a young man like myself. I will forever be proud to be an OCP Warrior."
WORDS OF WISDOM to teammates: "I would like to thank my current coaches and teammates for having my back throughout the season. Remember to cherish the memories!"
The Warriors (5-9) played Legacy Charter for their final home game of the season, suffering a disappointing loss by a score of 16-0. The next chance to get a win will be on Thursday April 21 against First Academy (Leesburg), 6pm at Pat Thomas Stadium in Leesburg.
Big Bats Open Season for OCP Softball and Baseball teams
February 22, 2022 -
On a palindrome "Twosday" featuring the number two, which will not happen for another 400 years, the OCP Softball and Baseball teams broke out the bats to earn two season opening wins against their opponents. The softball warriors defeated Wekiva HS 15-0 and the baseball warriors defeated Cornerstone Charter Academy 17-7. It's a safe bet two wins on the same day will happen sooner than 2422.
The Lady Warriors only got three innings of work against their 7A public school foes as they jumped on their opponents pitching in the Top of the 1st with a 9-run inning. Two more runs were scored in the second and four runs in the 3rd.
Sophomore Mia Rosario pitched the 3-inning complete game shutout with eight strikeouts to earn the win (1-0). and she went 3-for-3 in three at-bats driving home two RBI and scoring twice. Junior Grace Thomas also went a perfect 3-for-3 in her three at-bats with three RBI and two runs scored.
Rosario and Thomas weren't the only Warriors to have a perfect day at the plate. Sophomore Lexi Perez went 2-for-2, drove in two runs and scored three times. Sabrina Boyer, who is in the 7th grade and making her debut with the Lady Warriors, went 2-for-2, in her two plate appearances with a RBI and run scored. Senior Dayanara Perez tied a team-high three RBI while going 1-for-3 and scoring once.
The Lady Warriors were scheduled to play a second game last week, and their first home game, against Foundation Academy, but it had to be rescheduled. Three games are on desk in the first week of March for the Lady Warriors.as they host a matchup with Mount Dora Christian Academy (4-0) on March 1. They travel to Lake Highland Prep on Thursday March 3 and return to home field against The Master's Academy on Friday March 4. All games are scheduled to start at 4:00pm.
WARRIORS CROSS THE PLATE IN EVERY INNING
OCP Baseball scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning, five in the second, and another three in the third to jump out to an 11-7 lead for pitcher Wilfredo Figueroa to close the game with three scoreless innings. OCP would score a run in each of the final three innings.
At the plate, sophomore third baseman Jose Rojas would go 2-for-4, have 5 RBI and score once. First baseman Brayden Schuster (8th) would go 1-for-2 with 3 RBI, walk twice and score once. Senior Aydan Abalo, who was the starting pitcher, would go 2-for-3, score twice with one run and one walk. Leadoff hitter Abrahm Loguerre (Jr.) would go 2-for-2, a RBI and a walk while scoring three times.
In total, OCP would score 17 runs on 10 hits and 13 RBI while drawing 11 walks and only leaving three runners on base. Warriors would steal eight bases, led by junior Loguerre with three.
Figueroa's three scoreless innings came on 36 pitches (25 strikes) allowing just two hits and striking out two Cornerstone batters. Abalo opened the game with a scoreless top of the first before two crossed the plate in the 2nd and five runs scored in the top of the third. Only four of the seven runs scored with Abalo on the mound were credited as earned runs.
The OCP Baseball team (1-1) travels to Lake Mary Prep (0-2) on Wednesday March 2, first pitch at 6:00pm. Then, they will host Calvary Christian (Ormond Beach) on Friday March 4 at Dover Shores Community Center baseball field, first pitch at 5:00pm.
