Athletics

Timothy Christian Schools freshman tennis phenom Hudson Tseng had a breakout performance at state and proved he’s just getting started.

Coaching high school sports requires coaches to be puzzle masters. Scott Piersma has been putting together those puzzles for 14 years as the Timothy Christian Schools girls varsity volleyball coach. He knew what pieces would be returning in 2024—Bella Potempa, Ella Rickert, Elizabeth Alex, and All-State performer Abby Vander Wal (see next story) were already in place. But who would fill the remaining spots?

The journey to finishing fourth in the IHSA 2024 State 1A Golf Tournament began for Miles Van Prooyen at age two. “I think I got a toy set of clubs when I was about two. I first hit a golf ball at about age four, and I loved it immediately,” Miles recalls. His golf game at Timothy Christian Schools has been on an upward trajectory ever since.

Running the 300-meter intermediate hurdles takes grit, determination, and relentless practice — and Chandler Brady fast tracked it for Timothy Christian Schools — all the way to the IHSA State Meet.

With seconds left on the clock and the Super-Sectional hanging in the balance for Timothy Christian Schools, Senior Captain Sami Drye stepped up to the ball. One shot later, the crowd exploded, and history was made. What followed was a postseason run powered by determination, chemistry, and unshakable belief.

One bold decision. Two historic seasons. And a whole new standard for middle school athletics at Timothy Christian Schools.

Four-year varsity player. Four-time All-Conference. Four-time All-State. Not many athletes can say they’ve accomplished that feat. But senior tennis player Jane Carter lives in that rare air. This year, Jane placed sixth in the IHSA State Tennis Tournament—matching the highest finish ever for a Timothy Christian Schools tennis player.

From the WAC at Timothy Christian Schools to the world stage—Abby Vander Wal’s just getting started.

Only four other high school students in class 1A in the state of Illinois can run the 400-meter faster than Jonathan Kelsey — and he’s chasing them down.

Coach mills Swings into retirement.

What happens when two highly ranked singles tennis players risk it all by teaming up as a duo for the IHSA State Tournament?

The Timothy athletic program is heavily funded by private donations, making it the largest and most significant fundraiser for our athletic programs.

Senior Nathan Canada clocked in a personal best of 15:56 seconds in high hurdles, landing him on the podium for a 6th place medal at the IHSA 1A State Track and Field Meet. 

For the second year in a row, the Trojans competed in the Final Four at State.

Standout student-athlete Grace Roland received offers from top engineering schools, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the University of Southern Indiana.