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Weekly HS/JH Athletics
September 7-13, 2026
Sept 7 Mon
No Events- No School- Happy Labor Day
Sept 8 Tues
JH Girls Volleyball AWAY: vs Whitmore: 7th grade 5:30 pm; 8th grade 6:30 pm @ Blake Kinser
JH Co-ed Soccer HOME: vs Whitmore; 4:00 pm
HS JV/Varsity Girls Volleyball AWAY vs Downey HS: JV 5:30 pm; Varsity 6:30 pm
Sept 9 Wed
HS JV Volleyball AWAY @ Stone Ridge Christian vs Summerville HS Frosh 4:00pm
Sept 10 Thurs.
JH Girls Volleyball HOME: vs Vanguard: 5/6th gr 4:00 pm; 7th grade 5:00 pm; 8th grade 6:00 pm
JH Co-ed Soccer AWAY: vs Ross MS 4:00 pm
HS JV/Varsity Girls Volleyball HOME vs River Island: JV 5:00 pm; Varsity 6:00 pm
Sept 11 Fri
HS Varsity Football & Cheer HOME vs Gustine: 7:00 pm
Sept 12 Sat
HS Cross Country AWAY Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational @ River Oaks Golf Course
Sept 13 Sun
No Events
Athletics at a Glance:
Weekly JH/HS Athletic Schedule
Athletics with a Purpose: The NEXT PLAY
College Recruiting Corner
BVCS Strength and Conditioning
Coaching Needs
Items to Help
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Ben Kirchner Sr.HB, OLB, ATH, Sr.-Football
What a way to open the 2026 season!
Ben Kirchner Sr. helped lead the Big Valley Christian Lions to a victory over the Beyer Patriots in our season opener, 55-22.
Kirchner rushed 22 times for 141 yards and 3 touchdowns!
Ben’s physical running, toughness, and determination helped set the tone for the Lions’ first win of the season.
Congratulations, Ben, on being named the BVCS Player of the Week!
Seek excellence - Train with purpose - Compete for Christ
#BVCSLions #PlayerOfTheWeek #BVCSFootball #MoreThanAGame #WorshipInAction
Congratulations, Ben!
Building With Purpose: THE NEXT PLAY
Building With Purpose: THE NEXT PLAY
Helping to Learn, Reset, and Move Forward: GOOD and the BAD
Every athlete makes mistakes.
A fumble. A missed shot. A turnover. A strikeout. A missed assignment. A poor decision. Sometimes, even a tough game.
The question isn't whether our athletes will make mistakes. The question is what they will do after the mistake.
Sports psychology teaches an important principle through Acceptance and Commitment: athletes don't have to ignore disappointment or pretend a mistake didn't happen. They can acknowledge it, learn from it, refocus on what they can control, and commit to the next action.
Different coaches call it different things; some might simply call it:
THE NEXT PLAY.
Recognize it.
What happened?
Learn from it.
What can I do differently?
Reset.
The play is over.
Respond.
What does the next play require from me?
Then—move forward.
A LESSON FOR PARENTS
As parents, we have an important role in helping our athletes develop this mindset.
Sometimes our athletes already know exactly what they did wrong. They don't need us to replay the mistake for them.
They need to know:
“I'm still proud of you.”
“What did you learn?”
“What will you do next?”
We don't want to raise athletes who are afraid to make mistakes. We want to help develop young men and women who can make mistakes, learn from them, correct them, and keep going.
Because that isn't just an athletic skill.
That's a life skill.
PRESSING FORWARD
Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:13–14:
“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal…”
Paul wasn't saying the past didn't matter. He was teaching us not to become trapped by it.
We learn from what happened, but we don't have to live there.
At BVCS Athletics, we want our athletes to understand:
· Your last play does not determine your next play.
· Mistakes will happen. Disappointments will come.
· But with humility, perseverance, and God's help, we can learn, grow, and press forward.
MAKE IT. LEARN FROM IT. RESET. PLAY THE NEXT PLAY.
“I press on.” — Philippians 3:14
#WorshipInAction #itsallworship
See all sports photos at 📸 Photos by Jennifer Mangelos
College Recruiting Corner
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE ATHLETICS?
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE ATHLETICS?
FROM FRESHMEN TO SENIORS — IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE TO START!
FROM FRESHMEN TO SENIORS — IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE TO START!
Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior—take the first step.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore playing college sports, already being contacted by coaches, or simply wondering what opportunities may be available, Coach Snelgrove is available to help you navigate the process.
A short conversation can help you better understand:
What it takes to become college-recruitable
NCAA, NAIA, and community college opportunities
What you should be doing now to prepare
How to research colleges and athletic programs
Recruiting timelines and next steps
How academics, athletics, and character all factor into the process
DON’T WAIT TO BE RECRUITED. LEARN HOW TO BECOME RECRUITABLE.
DON’T WAIT TO BE RECRUITED. LEARN HOW TO BECOME RECRUITABLE.
Set up a time to visit with Coach Snelgrove about your potential college athletics opportunities:
drews@bvcs.org
Athletes and parents are encouraged to reach out—even if you’re just starting to explore your options.
RECRUITING REMINDER:
Don't choose a college because they recruited you. Choose a college because it is the right fit for you.
BVCS ATHLETICS | Don't wait to be recruited. Learn how to become recruitable.
If you missed the Seminar, you can review the slides here: 26-27 BVCS College Recruiting Seminar.
Contact Coach Snelgrove (drews@bvcs.org) for a meeting on college recruiting. It's never too early or too late to start the recruiting process.
UPDATE: No new updates.
Workout Information
BVCS Strength and Conditioning: Weight Room
Strength & Conditioning Program Policy
Strength & Conditioning Program Policy
Purpose of the Program
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the Strength & Conditioning Program is to:
1. Help student-athletes safely build strength, mobility, and overall fitness
2. Support athletic performance while reducing the risk of injury
3. Provide consistent, age-appropriate instruction in proper lifting technique
4. Encourage discipline, confidence, and healthy lifelong fitness habits
Who Can Participate
Who Can Participate
The program is open to:
Ø Current BVCS Christian-Student-Athletes who have identified as a participant in a current year season of high school athletics
Ø BVCS students who are currently rostered on a sports team
Ø BVCS athletic teams during their competitive seasons
Participation may require approval from the Athletic Director and/or Head Coach to ensure the program best supports each student’s needs.
Coaching Needs for 26-27 Season
Coaching Needs for 26-27 Season
We are looking to hire coaches for the following teams. Go to bvcslions.com/jobs to apply:
HS Head Coach, Girls Soccer
HS Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball
JH Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball
HS Head Coach, Varsity Girls Basketball
HS Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball
HS Varsity Softball
Items to Help You Throughout the Year
Items to Help You Throughout the Year
As we begin the season, here are important tools, reminders, and expectations to help ensure a successful year.
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
BVCS Lions Athletic App: Download the athletic app (separate from the school app) and star your team's schedule.
No star = no automatic texts.Team Communication: Each team will use a third-party communication app.
Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up through Helper-Helper.
Sports Action Photos: www.shotbymangelos.com: Jen Mangelos provides game action photos.
Athletic Expectations
Athletic Expectations
At BVCS, athletics is an extension of our mission. We compete against Christian and non-Christian schools, and we are called to be a light, encourage others, and represent Christ well.
Appropriate conduct is expected at games, practices, and team group chats.
Practices are closed unless communicated otherwise.
Playing time decisions are made by coaches and are not discussed before or after games/practices. Questions about playing time should be directed to the Athletic Director through an appointment.
Important Reminders
Important Reminders
Transportation: Parent drivers may be needed throughout the season. See team parents for more information.
Team Store: Available for high school teams only.
Thank you for partnering with BVCS Athletics as we pursue excellence and live out #WorshipInAction.
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Download the new athletics app!
Download the new athletics app!
Go into your app store and get the new and improved BVCS athletics app! This app will send updates when there are changes, your teams, coaches and athletes can communicate through the app, and there is a a news feed on the app where you can see all the great things in athletics that are happening here @bvcs. You can also advertise your business on the app. We are really excited about this app and we hope you will enjoy it too!
2025-2026 BVCS SPORTING EVENTS
TICKETS & CREDIT CARDS ONLY
Do you love taking pictures of your athletes and teams? We want your help capturing all of our athletics each week! Please email your pictures to socialmedia@bvcs.org and then keep a look out for them to show up on Big Valley's Friday @ 5:00, Instagram, and Facebook
Follow the Athletics Instagram page @bvcsathletics
Athletic Sports Clearance
Are you considering coming out for a Spring season sport? Before you can participate in tryouts, you must complete the online clearance at Home Campus. Both parents and athlete will need to finish the online application and upload your current sports physical. Don't delay! We don't want you to miss out on participating in Lions athletics.
F.A.Q. (Frequently asked Questions) about Athletic Clearances
Want to play a sport at BVCS?
Complete online information and signatures on homecampus.com
Upload your current (within 1 year) sports physical onto homecampus.com
You do not need to turn in any paperwork to the office. It is all done online.
You will receive an email from Home Campus notifying you that you are cleared.
Home Campus does not alert the Athletic Office when you complete your portion of the clearance process.
Please note that we are the ones who manually mark student-athletes as “cleared.” If you do not receive an email confirming your clearance, that means you're not cleared yet.
If you have any questions or believe there’s an error, feel free to contact michellec@bvcs.org to check on your athlete's clearance status
Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate in tryouts, practices, or games until this information is complete and you are cleared.
Does the clearance from last year still work the next year?
No, it does not carry over
If the sports physical has not expired yet and I uploaded it last year, do I have to upload it again this year?
Yes, we cannot see the previous year's documentation. Each year is separate. You can upload that same physical from the previous school year if it is still valid.
If the sports physical expires mid-season, do we need a new physical?
Yes, we are alerted when it expires, and the athlete cannot continue to participate in any physical activity until a new one has been uploaded.
Have you seen our 12 Award Wall?
Have you seen our 12 Award Wall?
All the athletes on this wall have played 12 sports in their high school career: 3 sports per year for all 4 years in high school. This award is recognized with a lifetime Lions pass that gets you into all Lions home games for free for life and we put your name on this wall to celebrate you. Being a 12 sport athlete is no small feat and requires dedication to sport and to academics to manage that intense load. We are proud of all our 12 sport award winners and challenge you to be one too!
ATTENTION SENIORS: Graduating seniors especially current/former athletes and those who love sports, the NCOA is looking for officials! Contact Little.A@monet.k12.ca.us for more information.
Questions?
209-527-3481 (PS-6) || 209-571-4800 (7-12)
Missed Last Week?
Find past Friday @ 5s HERE.
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