Faith Lutheran is very unique in that we have competed at every level in the state of Nevada at some point in our school’s 31 year history. We’ve moved from 1A to 2A to 3A to 4A. Each time we’ve moved up, competition has gotten tougher; this move is obviously no exception.

We are several weeks into the big move to 4A athletics. So far, so good! The hard work that our athletes and coaches have put in during the past year is obvious. The recently expanded weight room and new weights are in heavy demand. The boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, girls’ golf, boys’ cross country, girls’ cross country, our tennis teams, and volleyball teams have all won games/matches vs. 4A competition in the early part of the fall season. The football team has far exceeded expectations in its first two games. They have played both opponents bravely and competitively, and we eagerly anticipate their first 4A win as well.

There is a reason why all 50 states align athletic conferences and leagues by schools of similar size. Faith Lutheran High School has 720 students. The other schools in our league have between 2235 and 3323 students. I wonder if any other high school in the country is facing a league schedule against teams with 1500-2600 more students each and every game. I know this…our athletes and coaches will do their best to compete and do everything they can within the rules to win games. I am proud of each of them for taking on the challenge of 4A athletics. We have deep respect for the 4A schools in Nevada and look forward to many years of spirited competition with them as we develop new relationships with new schools. Come out and cheer on the Crusaders against the best competition the state of Nevada has to offer. You won’t be disappointed!