The King's Academy

On Saturday, February 6^th, 2010, The King’s Academy competition cheer team battled for the state title at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, FL. Fifty-seven teams competed in a Semi-Finals round to earn a spot in the Finals.  The top 14 teams then competed for a 2010 FHSAA state title.

Head coach, Jenn Allen, leads TKA cheer team. The King’s Academy hired Gym Like This!, a gym owned by Allen) to run their cheerleading program in 2007.  Gym Like This! and their coaching staff have worked hard to improve year to year.  In 2008, The King’s Academy placed 11th against 39 teams in the large varsity tumbling division (1A-6A schools).  In 2009 they were State Runner ups, placing 2nd out of 49 teams in the non-tumbling division (1A-6A).  And in 2010 they are the FHSAA State Champions, defeating 56 teams in 1A-6A head to head competition divisions.

Non Tumbling Finals Results (details available on the FHSAA.org website).  First Place: The King’s Academy (1A), Second Place: West Broward (6A), and Third Place: Rickarts (2A).

The King’s Academy cheerleaders are extremely proud. In order to win a state title for cheerleading the teams are given just one drill that is two and a half minutes in length. In this short amount of time, they must be flawless and stunning to prove to the judges that their routine or drill is worthy of the first place title. The King’s Academy cheer team practiced for 6 months, competed against 1A-6A teams throughout the entire state of Florida, and came out on top.

“During devotional time post morning of the State Championship, the girls, their coaches and their parents spent time discussing why they felt their season was so successful.  Personal Investment was the common denominator.  Without our strong support team of coaches, parents and the school, our cheerleaders could not have earned the 2010 FHSAA State Title,” Allen said.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, Florida, its Clewiston, Florida campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach, Florida.  The King’s Academy also provides remote learning at TKAOnline.net.  More information about The King’s Academy is available online at www.TKA.net and www.TKAClewiston.net.

Former member of The King’s Academy Lions football team, Heath Evans, has won Super Bowl XLIV as a member of the New Orleans Saints.  Evans was a standout player at The King’s Academy and is a versatile, skilled fullback who has ably served as a lead-blocker, rusher, receiver and special teams ace throughout his nine-year NFL career.  He has played in 127 career games, rushing for 577 yards and 4 touchdowns, hauling in 50 passes (3 touchdowns) and adding 29 special teams stops. Evans also has a wealth of postseason experience, including playing in Super Bowl XLII with the New England Patriots.

Evans graduated from The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1997. Heath views his success in the very public arena of professional sports at the highest level as nothing more than a platform to impact lives for Christ. He speaks frequently at schools and churches in South Florida, Alabama, and around the country. His two major initiatives in the community reflect his devotion to spreading the Gospel and serving others. The Heath Evans Foundation is dedicated to fostering hope and healing in the lives of children and families affected by sexual abuse through Christian counseling and intervention.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, Florida, its Clewiston, Florida campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach, Florida.  The King’s Academy also provides remote learning at TKAOnline.net.  More information about The King’s Academy is available online at www.TKA.net and www.TKAClewiston.net.

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Gilda Doria has committed to playing for the NCAA Division 1 Duke University Blue Devils in Raleigh Durham, NC in the fall of 2010.

Through the course of her outstanding career, Doria has achieved: 4 year letter winner, Palm Beach Post and Sun-Sentinel – Girls Soccer 1^st Team All County/Area – 2008 and 2009, Floridagirlssoccer.com – 1^st Team All State – 2009, Floridagirlssoccer.com – All State player of the year finalist – 2009, leading scorer in Palm Beach County in 2008 – 34 goals and 21 assists, career 66 goals and 54 assists in 4 years at TKA, member of the 2009 TKA FHSAA Class 2A State Final Four Team, member of US States Soccer U-17 Women’s National Team Pool, member of the Olympic Development Program playing International tournaments in Denmark and Sweden, Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinel – 1^st Team All Area -  Cross Country – 2006, Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinel – 2^nd Team All Area – Track and Field – 2005.

Christina Alessi has verbally committed to playing volleyball for NCAA Division II Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach.  She will sign with PBA in April.  In 2009, Alessi made first team all-county as an Outside Hitter. She is one of the county’s premier net players who ranked ninth among small schools in both kills (8.4) and blocks (2.5) per match.  Alessi, who also plays basketball at TKA, recently passed the 1,000 career rebound mark and has 1,000 points for her career, the first player to do so at The King’s Academy.

The King’s Academy has announced that Ian Williams, a 5’10, 170 lb. FL/DB has accepted a ‘full ride scholarship’ to play football and run track at Fordham University in New York.  Williams, a two year starter for the Lions, has been an All-Area selection both years at DB and was selected to the All-District team this past season. He was also selected to play in the Broward County All-Star Game and the Outback Bowl All-Star Game in Palm Beach County.

Williams, voted a team captain by his teammates, had 6 interceptions, 3 blocked kicks, 9 pass break-ups and 88 tackles during his two years at DB on Varsity.  “One of the best ‘sure’ tacklers I’ve coached in my 24 of years coaching.   He will also hit you,” says his head coach Craig Dobson.  “He’s averaged 33 yards every time he’s touched the ball whether it is returning an interception, playing receiver, returning kick-offs, running reverses or being the pitch back in the spread offense.”  A ‘Playmaker’ is what Dobson calls him and he can play ‘either side of the ball.’

Williams, as a sophomore, won a gold medal at the state track finals running the first leg on the Lion’s 4×400 relay team in 2008.  In his junior year, 2009, he anchored the Lion’s 4×100 relay team, winning the gold as he came from behind on the final leg.  He also won the gold medal in the 200 meters.   #20 Ian Williams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gnysn5vJVg (Ian Williams Highlights)

The King’s Academy has announced that Connor Price, a 6’2, 195 lb., 2 year All-Area Strong Safety, will start attending classes at The University of Central Florida this summer and play football for the Knights, starting August 6^th as a ‘Preferred Walk-On.’ Price, voted a team captain by his teammates, has also excelled in academics at The King’s Academy, acquiring a ‘Bright Futures’ opportunity. Price also was selected to play in the Broward County All-Star Game.

Price, a 2 year starter at Strong Safety and occasionally playing Wide-Out and Tight-End for the Lions, accumulated 99 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 interceptions and 11 pass break-ups over the past two seasons.  With a reputation of being a big time hitter, offenses thought twice sending receivers over the middle as many of Price’s pass break-ups came from jarring hits.

Price also excelled on offense when called upon, playing Wide Receiver as a junior and Tight End as a senior.  He had over 300 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns, averaging close to 26 yards a reception.  “Athleticism and wanting to clobber somebody has been his biggest assets thus far” says his head coach, Craig Dobson.      #3 Connor Price

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjHH0e03ZAs (Connor Price Highlights)

Earlier this week The King’s Academy Lady Lions soccer team defeated Evangelical Christian, 4-0. Andrea Jefferson scored all four goals for the Lions (19-5-0). The Lions will host Tampa Prep in a regional final on Friday at 6 PM.

This year, the Lady Lions’ head coach, Glenn Martin, subscribed to one philosophy. “I tell them to just keep the pedal to the metal,” said Martin.

The Lions (19-5) used a relentless offensive push to advance to the Region 2A-3 final with a 4-0 victory over Evangelical Christian on a damp Tuesday night at Sentinel Stadium.

Evangelical Christian (17-4-2) might have been at a disadvantage before the start of the match, against a team that was a state semifinalist last year.

“I think going in we were a little intimidated. We had heard how well they played and how balanced they were all the way around,” said ECS coach Anna Howell.

The way the Lions forced the tempo it wouldn’t have mattered who the opponent was. “We played extremely well. We played the ball well and showed what we can do,” said Martin.

Senior Andrea Jefferson accounted for all four goals, which were spread over the match’s first 27 minutes. “Last year we made it to states and are expected to go back. This game was a big deal to keep advancing,” said Jefferson.

The King’s Academy encourages you to come out and watch as the Lady Lions soccer team plays in the FHSAA Regional Final at The King’s Academy Main Campus this Friday (2/5/10) at 6 PM.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach.  More information about The King’s Academy is available online at www.TKA.net.

At The King’s Academy, private school or not, athletic programs are making big moves this week. There are exciting things happening and have already happened for The King’s Academy. The Varsity Girls Soccer Team traveled to Ft. Myers for a FHSAA Regional Semifinal at Evangelical Christian, winning 4-0 and qualifying for the FHSAA Regional Finals. The Varsity Girls Basketball Team hosted John Carroll for a big rivalry game this past Tuesday, winning 69-47.

The King’s Academy also has some exceptional scholar-athletes at the school this year, and some of them will continue to play in college next year.  Christina Alessi will sign in April to play Volleyball at Palm Beach Atlantic University next year.  There are several other athletes that are undecided, but look to solidify their choices in the next few months.

National Signing Day was on Wednesday, February 3 and The King’s Academy had 3 athletes take part in the signing process at 2:00pm in the SFAC.  The athletes were Ian Williams, Gilda Doria and Connor Price.

Also, the Girls Varsity Competitive Cheerleading team will compete at the FHSAA finals in Kissimmee this Saturday beginning at 9 AM.  The Lions finished as state runner-up last year and look to move up one spot in the 2010 competition. The Lions will compete at the Silver Spur Arena – 1875 Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 33744 and would love to see you there.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach.  More information about The King’s Academy is available online at www.TKA.net.