Category: Athletic News

CNHS Athletics’ Winter 2024-25 Season has officially wrapped! Here’s a quick recap from each varsity sport:

BASKETBALL

Both Boys & Girls Basketball teams had great seasons including a first place finish for the boys varsity at the D5 Alive tournament at St. Edwards School. Congrats to Izzy Joseph for winning MVP at D5 Alive and to Cam Rogers for winning the 3-point contest! 

Sun Sentinel Recognitions: 

Second Team: Noelle Coyne

Honorable Mention: Ava Castro, Katie Kent, L.T. Noegel

DANCE

Our Dance team kept spirits high all season at games and pep rallies,  and joined the CNHS Band for a Disney parade performance in February!

SOCCER

Crusader Soccer was looking sharp all season with some impressive wins from both the boys and girls teams. 

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

Second Team: Lola Cannova, Hayden Patten, Mateo Duque-Gomez

Sun Sentinel Recognitions: 

First Team: Jada Alexander, Lola Cannova

Second Team: Hayden Patton, Mateo Duque-Gomez, Elias Sabido

Honorable Mention: Winnie Patton, John Sheptak

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING

Congratulations to our inaugural Crusader Girls Weightlifting Team! The first season of this program is in the books and the future is looking bright!

Sun Sentinel Recognitions: 

Honorable Mention: Madelyn Horner

WRESTLING

It was an exciting season for Crusader Wrestling! The team finished 5th overall at Districts with several podium finishes including Nathan Lang who took first in his weight class at districts, second at regionals and finished with All-State honors after placing 5th overall in the State Championships. 

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

First team: Nate Lang

Sun Sentinel Recognitions: 

First Team: Nate Lang

We’re Crusader proud of all of our athletes that participated in the Winter 2024-25 season!

Note: The Palm Beach Post First Team All-County selections are automatically nominated for Player of the Year at The Posts’s High School Sports Awards presented at the end of the school year. 

Recognition Links:

Palm Beach Post

Sun Sentinel

Follow along on the success and activities on our athletes on instagram @cnhs_athletics

CNHS Athletics’ Fall 2024 has officially wrapped! Here’s a quick recap from each varsity sport:

CROSS COUNTRY

Boys Cross Country had an extraordinary season, making history as District Champions and Regional Champions for the first time ever. They capped off an unforgettable journey with a 3rd place finish at the state championships. The team also earned a remarkable 3rd place finish at the Nationals Tournament in Huntsville, Alabama.

On the girls’ side, Tessa Brown ended the season as the #1 ranked freshman in the county and 9th in the state, marking a stellar debut season.

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

All-County Honorable Mention: Tessa Brown, Josh Flynn, Lucas Hernandez-Trujillo, Jake Kissel

Coach of the Year: Coach Baron Barber

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Lucas Hernandez-Trujillo

Second Team All-County: Jake Kissel, Tessa Brown

Honorable Mention: Josh Flynn, Andrew Stanek, Kenneth Wagner

GOLF

Golf teams also performed admirably, with both Boys and Girls Golf advancing to Regionals. Lawson Ford and Hagen Bensel made history, representing Cardinal Newman as the only school with two individual golfers at the State Championships.

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Christiana Lee, Lawson Ford

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Lawson Ford

Honorable Mention: Christiana Lee, Charlotte Moore, John Beebe, Hagen Bensel, Blake Quilleon 

FOOTBALL & CHEER

Football made a historic run this year, advancing further into the playoffs than ever before with our Crusader Cheer squad leading the crowd in school spirit and providing enthusiastic support for the team throughout this season. The team reached the Final Four, where they lost in a thrilling overtime battle. They were District and Regional Champions.  Five of our football players signed at the early signing period, with Max Redmon (Florida State), Xanai Scott (University of Illinois), Dylan Frechette (Illinois), Jaylin Brown (Pitt), and Brennan King (Southern Illinois) all securing their futures at the next level. Several other football players will be signing in the February period.

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Jaylin Brown, Dylan Frechette, Jyron Hughley, Brennan King, Max Redmon, Xanai Scott

Second Team All-County: Ryan Coby

Honorable Mention (Coaches): Coach Jack Daniels

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

Offensive Player of the Year: Jyron Hughley

Defensive Co-Player of the Year: Brennan King

First Team All-County: Jaylin Brown, Dylan Frechette, Max Redmon, Xanai Scott

Second Team All-County: Ignacio Zulaica, Ryan Coby

Coach of the Year: Coach Jack Daniels

Honorable Mention: Gage Coppersmith, Quinn Lundgren, Leslie Mosely, Zamari Sanders, Ashley Walker

SWIMMING & DIVING

Our Swimming & Diving team had a momentum changing year with victories over some perennial swimming powers. This momentum will launch the program into a new era and we look forward to more success in the seasons to come!

VOLLEYBALL

The Volleyball team concluded their season in the Regional tournament ending with an impressive 16-9 record. 

Palm Beach Post Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Ava Castro

Second Team All-County: Dayana Acevedo, Shay Pfendler

Sun Sentinel Recognitions:

First Team All-County: Ava Castro

Second Team All-County: Dayana Acevedo

Honorable Mention: Olivia Peterson

We’re Crusader proud of all of our athletes that participated in the Fall 2024 season!

Note: The Palm Beach Post First Team All-County selections are automatically nominated for Player of the Year at The Posts’s High School Sports Awards presented at the end of the school year. 

Recognition Links:

Palm Beach Post

Sun Sentinel

Follow along on the success and activities on our athletes on instagram @cnhs_athletics

The Cardinal Newman Crusader Baseball program held their 4th Annual Casino Night at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on Saturday, October 26th.

Family & Friends of Crusader Nation came together in support of Crusader Baseball for an evening of classic casino games, raffles and good times.

The Crusaders would like to extend a huge thank you to all attendees, sponsors and volunteers. Our Community wouldn’t be the same without your support!

On Saturday, October 5th, the Cardinal Newman High School Football and Boys Basketball teams celebrated their 2024-2025 seasons with a benefit event at Drive Shack in West Palm Beach, Florida. Crusader Nation came out in full support of these programs and everyone involved had a great Saturday at the Shack!

Leading up to the event, the Crusader Varsity Football team has remained undefeated in regular season play and Boys Basketball training is already underway in preparation for the upcoming season, tipping off in November.

Stay tuned on social media for updates throughout both seasons!

The teams would like to extend a special thank you to all who attended and to the event sponsors:

Title Sponsor: Bonded Lightning Protection

Bay Sponsors: Lighthouse Investment Partners, Shea D. Boys Stable, Dr. Roger Walker (Florida Orthocare)

Go Crusaders!