ARGOS – Another tough road lesson for the Lakeland Christian Academy boys basketball team. The Cougars ventured into Marshall County Tuesday night, only to find a solid Argos team waiting. As a result, the host Dragons pounded the Cougars 71-36. A 19-5 burst in the first quarter by the Dragons was extended to a 39-22 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy earned another girls basketball win Tuesday night, taking it to Cornerstone Christian in a 49-41 final. Rachel Sand continued her hot play of late, scoring 19 points to lead the Lady Cougars. Sand was 8-of-14 from the floor and hit three of her four fee throw attempts along with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Argos didn’t allow Lakeland Christian to gain much momentum Saturday, downing the host Lady Cougars 65-30 in girls hoops Saturday. Rachel Sand wound up the leading scorer for Lakeland Christian, scoring 11 points helped by a 5-10 effort from the free throw line. Sand also had 11 rebounds in the contest. Maryl …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Elkhart Christian Academy built a nice lead and stayed steady in a 68-40 win at Lakeland Christian Academy Tuesday night in boys buckets. ECA jumped out to a 20-12 lead in the first quarter and kept the beat going throughout the contest. Drew Overmyer had the hot hand for the Eagles, drilling …read more.

WINONA LAKE – It was another tough night on the court for the Lakeland Christian boys basketball team as the Cougars closed out the 2015 LCA Classic against Covenant Christian. The Cougars fell in an early hole to the Knights and would not be able to climb out as Covenant won the contest 63-32. LCA’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – It just was not meant to be for the Lakeland Christian Academy girls basketball team. The Lady Cougars found themselves in a 35-19 hole with just five minutes remaining in their game against Covenant Christian and quickly worked the deficit down to nine points before Covenant would close out the game. Covenant …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Lakeland Christian girls basketball team had a decent day in the opening rounds of its annual Lakeland Christian Classic. The Lady Cougars dropped their first game to Granger Christian 51-39 but rebounded with a win over South Bend Trinity 60-24. Melissa Goss led the way in the first game for 10 …read more.

WATERFORD MILLS – Lakeland Christian Academy can say they at least came away with something at the Bethany Christian boys and girls basketball tournament Saturday. The LCA girls split its two games, beating South Bend Trinity in the nightcap of the all-day tournament 59-31. LCA lost to Bethany in the morning girls game and the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy recently held its fifth annual induction ceremony for the LCA Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction class of 2014 was recognized during the school’s Homecoming festivities. Kristin Calizo (Doron), a 1992 graduate, played volleyball, basketball and softball for the Lady Cougars. Calizo played on the Indiana Christian Athletic Association …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Hannah Delp had a big performance Saturday to lead her Lakeland Christian Academy girls basketball team to a win. Delp, a junior, poured in 22 points as the host Cougars topped South Bend Trinity 62-34. Delp hit four 3-pointers for the Cougars, who improved to 2-6 by snapping a five-game losing streak. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Benton must have felt right at home, using a huge first half to buzz past Lakeland Christian Academy, 60-28, Tuesday night in boys basketball at LCA. The home school had seven different players score in the first half, taking a 19-6 lead in the first quarter and dropping 21 more points heading …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The speed and size of Hamilton’s boys basketball team eventually caught up to Lakeland Christian Academy Saturday night. After keeping pace with Hamilton for about 10 minutes of the game, a sudden burst by the Marines was the start of an eventual 69-33 win for the visitors. Unintimidated by the overall size …read more.

WINONA LAKE – For a team that couldn’t find a second scorer, a 15-0 deficit right out of the gate was a backbreaker Saturday night. Lakeland Christian Academy found themselves trailing without a point in the second quarter and never found the gusto to make it up in a 39-18 loss to visiting Hamilton in …read more.

ELKHART – A strong second half carried host Jimtown past Lakeland Christian Academy 42-33 in girls basketball action Friday night. LCA took a 19-14 halftime lead over the Jimmies. The hosts then outscored the Cougars 18-14 in the second half for the win. Hannah Delp and Rachel Sand each scored 10 points to lead the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The season is young, but the growing pains are real for the Lakeland Christian Academy boys basketball team. The Cougars welcomed in Bethany Christian Tuesday night and the visiting Bruins were anything but gracious guests. Bethany dominated the young LCA squad from the opening tip en route to a 96-28 victory. The …read more.

WINONA LAKE – After three straight road games, Lakeland Christian Academy’s girls basketball team was glad to finally get a game at home. Except Michigan City Marquette didn’t lay down, winning 63-48 Friday evening. Rachel Sand, who averaged 19 points per game in her first two contests only to be held to five points in …read more.

CHURUBUSCO – It wasn’t a pretty night for the LCA girls basketball team. Churubusco (2-1) was on all cylinders Tuesday night, walloping Lakeland Christian Academy 81-32. Hannah Delp paced the Lady Cougars (1-2) with 11 points, hitting one of her two three-point attempts. Melissa Goss scored eight points and Carrissa Urshalitz tallied six points while …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The Brian Harshman era in Lakeland Christian girls hoops earned win number one Friday night after a 59-20 win at South Bend Career Academy. LCA (1-1) had nine players make the score sheet, led by the 23 points from Rachel Sand. Hannah Delp added 12 points and Maryl Gerst tossed in seven …read more.

HUNTINGTON – The 2014-15 girls basketball season didn’t start with a bang for the Lakeland Christian Academy, losing at Huntington Christian 50-43. Rachel Sand led the Lady Cougars with 15 points and Maryl Gerst and Hannah Delp combined for 13 points in the losing effort. Ashley Ornsby and Melissa Goss each chipped in five points. …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s Junior High Drama Class will present two fairy tale one-act plays on Nov. 7 – “Straw Into Gold,” The classic tale of Rumplestiltskin, by Sally Netzel and “Red vs. the Wolf” by Judy Wolfman.Pictured in the picture above, sitting, from left: Aliesa McCrum; Breana Mayer; Braxton Goldsmith; Maggie Gormally; Olena Hartzler; Remington …read more.

The Lakeland Christian volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a win Thursday. The host Cougars defeated Caston 25-19, 25-21, 25-20 in their final home match of the season. Freshman Sydney Hobbs led the way for the winners with nine aces, three kills and four digs. Senior Paige Price had five aces, nine kills, four digs …read more.

The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team closed out regular-season action Friday night. The Cougars dropped a 7-0 final at South Bend Trinity. The hosts led 3-0 at halftime and added four more goals in the final half. Freshman goalie Elijah Raymond had a season-high 28 saves in the match for LCA. The Cougars are …read more.

The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team dropped an 11-0 final to Bremen Thursday night. The Lions led 6-0 at halftime and added a handful of goals in the second half. Freshman goalie Elijah Raymond had 11 saves for LCA. The Cougars are now 1-13 on the season.

NORTH MANCHESTER – The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team dropped a 7- decision Wednesday night at Manchester. Senior Weston Clemens scored the lone goal for the Cougars. LCA is now 1-12 on the season.

The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team came out on the short end of a 13-0 final to Lakewood Park Christian Thursday night. Lakewood Park scored five times in the opening half and added eight more goals in the second half. LCA keeper Elijah Raymond had 10 saves in the match. LCA is now 1-11 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – It was a stellar Senior Night Wednesday for the Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team. The Cougars claimed their first win of the season by beating Culver 3-1. LCA took a 2-0 halftime lead thanks to first-half goals by senior Weston Clemens and Garrett McCoomb. Clemens added his second goal of the …read more.

LAKEVILLE – The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team competed in the Lancer Cup hosted by LaVille on Saturday. Bethany Christian topped the Cougars 7-0 in their first game. Seniors Nathan Gross and Weston Clemens led the defense for LCA. Freshman goalie Elijah Raymond had 11 saves in the contest. Westville defeated LCA 6-2 in …read more.

The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team lost 9-0 to Argos Thursday night. The Dragons scored all nine of their goals in the opening half. Freshman keeper Elijah Raymond had 16 saves for LCA. Seniors Kyle Shuler and Nathan Gross led the LCA defense in the second half. The Cougars are now 0-8 on the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team put up a strong effort Tuesday night versus Culver Academies. The host Cougars rallied  from a 22-11 deficit in the third game to win. LCA then led 22-18 in the fourth game before the Eagles rallied to win 25-22 to take the 3-1 victory. LCA will …read more.

PLYMOUTH – The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team had a strong showing Monday in its final game in the Plymouth Tournament. The Cougars played Plymouth to a 3-3 tie at halftime before the hosts pulled away in the final half to post a 7-4 win. Senior Weston Clemens scored three goals for the Cougars. …read more.

GOSHEN – The Lakeland Christian Academy boys soccer team dropped an 8-0 decision at Bethany Christian Thursday. The host Bruins tallied five goals in the opening half. Bethany outshot the Cougars 28-4 in the contest. LCA, now 0-4, will play Mishawaka and Trinity in the Plymouth Tournament Saturday. The Cougars will then face Plymouth on …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Whitko boys soccer team collected its first win of the young season Saturday. Daniel Kirkham had a goal and an assist to pace the Wildcats to a 3-2 victory over host Lakeland Christian Academy. Whitko, now 1-1, took a 2-1 halftime lead on goals by Kirkham and Keegan Hicks. The Wildcats …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will be offering several contests at the Kosciusko County Fair July 7-12. In addition to free popcorn for everyone and periodic drawings for LCA items, Lakeland will be offering two grand prizes. One being half off tuition for a current LCA student, and another half off tuition prize for a brand new …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will continue its fifth year of “Miraculous Moments For Moms” to lovingly care for children — infants through kindergarten age — free of charge. This free day care will be offered from 12:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Warsaw Community Church. Children are divided by ages: infants, crawlers, walkers, …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will continue its fifth year of “Miraculous Moments For Moms” to lovingly care for children infant through kindergarten, free of charge. This free day care will be offered from 12:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Warsaw Community Church. Children are divided by ages: infants, crawlers, walkers, ages 2-3 and …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will continue its fifth year of “Miraculous Moments For Moms” to lovingly care for infants and children through kindergarten, free of charge. This free day care will be offered from 12:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Warsaw Community Church. Children are divided by ages: infants, crawlers, walkers ages 2-3 …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will continue its fifth year of “Miraculous Moments For Moms” to lovingly care for children – infants through kindergarten age – free of charge. This free day care will be offered from 12:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Warsaw Community Church. Children are divided by ages: infants, crawlers, walkers, …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s drama department will present Football Romeo from Nov. 7-9. This is a comedy in two acts by Lindsay Price. The new drama teacher at Verona Beach High is directing Romeo and Juliet. Nicola is certain she will be the perfect Juliet and her linebacker boyfriend the perfect Romeo. Too bad life isn’t perfect! …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Price was right for the Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team Thursday night. As in Paige Price. The LCA junior turned in another strong all-around performance to lead her team to a win over visiting Elkhart Christian Academy. Price led the way as the Cougars prevailed 25-14, 25-21, 19-25, 25-17. Price finished …read more.

WINONA LAKE- The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a win Monday. The host Cougars topped LaCrosse 25-20, 26-24, 24-26, 25-16. Paige Price led the way for LCA with 15 kills, 15 assists, 10 aces and a block in the victory. Maryl Gerst had six kills, three aces and 11 assists for …read more.

ARGOS – The Argos boys’ soccer team is ranked among the best in the state in Class 1-A. The Dragons showed why Wednesday night. Argos, ranked No. 9 in the final Class 1-A poll of the season, blanked Lakeland Christian Academy 7-0 in soccer sectional semifinal play. The contest of the Culver Sectional was moved …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team lost 3-0 to the Goshen Blue Blazers Tuesday night. Goshen won the match 25-19, 25-10, 25-16. Carissa Urschalitz led LCA with four kills and four blocks. Rachel Sand had two kills, Veronica Flores two aces and Laura Pitts two assists for the Cougars. LCA beat Trinity …read more.

The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team rallied to defeat Fort Wayne Canterbury 3-1 Tuesday night. The Cougars won 22-25, 25-19, 25-21, 28-26 at LCA. LCA hosts KCHE Thursday at 7 p.m.

WINONA LAKE – The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team posted a 3-0 win Tuesday night. The host Cougars defeated the Michiana Crusaders 25-12, 25-13, 25-19. LCA hosts South Bend Career Academy Friday evening.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy posted a 1-0 win over Victory Christian Academy in jr. high boys soccer action Thursday. Jacob Meulink netted the lone goal of the contest for LCA. Mark McQuade collected the assist for the winners.  

The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team lost a 3-1 final to Lakewood Park Christian on Senior Night Tuesday in Winona Lake. The guests rallied to post a 24-26, 25-11, 25-18, 25-8 win. LCA hosts Oak Hill and Trader’s Point on Saturday.

The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team used a big-time rally to earn a victory over Caston. The Cougars lost the first two sets, 25-22 and 26-24, before coming back to win the final three by scores of 27-25, 25-18, 15-9 in a home match. Sophomore Paige Price led the way for LCA as the setter …read more.

Paige Price led the way as the Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team had a strong showing in the two-day Calumet Christian School Tournament in Hammond. The Cougars went 5-5 in pool play in the tourney contested Friday and Saturday.  LCA finished in the top 12 of the 24-team event. Price, a sophomore setter, was named …read more.

A total team effort carried the Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team to a 3-1 win at Granger Christian School Friday night. The Cougars served up 19 aces in posting the 25-12, 19-25, 25-18, 25-11 victory. Paige Price led the serving parade with six aces for the Cougars. The sophomore also had six kills and 18 …read more.

Visiting Churubusco handed Lakeland Christian Academy a 3-0 setback Thursday evening in prep volleyball action. The Eagles topped the Cougars 25-23, 25-13, 26-24  in action in Winona Lake. Senior Frani Gerst led LCA with five kills and an ace. Sophomore Paige Price had five kills, 13 assists and an ace for the Cougars. Senior Jessica …read more.

The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team lost a 3-0 final to visiting Culver Academy Tuesday night. The Eagles posted a 25-7, 25-6, 25-12 win over the host Cougars in Winona Lake. LCA returns to action Sept. 8 by hosting Cornerstone Christian School at 1:30 p.m.

A strong start in each set and a strong serving performance carried the Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team to a 3-0 win at Argos Friday night. The Cougars served up 14 aces in posting a 25-18, 25-23, 25-19 win. Sophomore setter Paige Price led LCA with seven aces, three kills and nine assists. Senior Frani …read more.

Soccer Team Blanked By NorthWood The LCA boys soccer team lost a 5-0 final to NorthWood Tuesday evening in Winona Lake. Taylor Wegmiller and Clayton Seitz each scored a pair of goals to lead the Panthers. Tad Chamberlin also scored for NorthWood. The Panthers outshot LCA 34-5 and had a 10-5 advantage in corner kicks. …read more.

The first-ever athletic contest in school history as a member of the IHSAA was one to remember for the Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team Monday night. The Cougars outlasted Jimtown 3-2 in their 2012 season opener in Winona Lake. A strong serving and defensive game, great play from its seniors and a top-notch performance from …read more.

Developing a reputation can be a hard thing to do. When you don’t have much to fall back upon, name recognition and respect can be a difficult proposition. Welcome to the world of Whitko soccer. While the likes of Lakeland Christian Academy could make a claim that they have a tougher road to hoe this …read more.

Scott Erba fully expects some people to overlook his Warsaw Community High School girls cross country team this fall. The second-year head coach of the Tigers is just fine with that too. “On paper, we have some huge gaps to fill from last year and people will say how can you do it?,” said Erba. …read more.

Ty Propp has been hired as the new girls basketball coach at Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake. Propp comes to LCA after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach for the Grace College women’s basketball program. He replaces former LCA coach Jay Lavender, who guided the Cougars for the past 11 years. …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy presented awards to the top athletes in spring sports on May 21. Pictured are the winners in each category. Front row: Hailey Nieveen, top sprinter/hurdler, track and field; Emilee Catron, top distance, track and field; Paige Price, coach’s award, softball; Victoria Flores, coach’s award, softball; Clarissa Urschalitz, top girl runner, junior high …read more.

  The Lakeland Christian Academy softball team won its first game at Fort Wayne Wayne Saturday. The Cougars, fielding a team for the first time since 2000,  took the second game of a twin bill 19-7 after losing the opener 22-12. Catie Cavell had the play of the day in the opener as she had …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy May 14-19 Tuesday Boys Golf vs. Bethany Christian (at Black Squirrel), 4:30 p.m. Friday Boys Golf vs. Lakewood Park (at Deer Track) 4:30 p.m.; Softball vs. Heritage JV 5:30 p.m.  

  The Lakeland Christian Academy girls track team ended its season in style Thursday night. The Cougars set three school records in defeating Fort Wayne Canterbury, Elkhart Christian and Blackhawk Christian in a meet at Canterbury. Jo Boren broke the school standard in winning the 200 in 26.4, while Hailey Nieveen set a new mark …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy April 30-May 5 Monday Boys’ golf vs. Tippecanoe Valley at Rozella Ford, 4:30. Tuesday Boys’ golf vs. Southwood at Rozella Ford, 4:30. Thursday Boys’ golf vs. Clinton Christian School and Lakewood Park Christian School at Rozella Ford, 4:30; Boys’ and  Girls’ track vs. LaVille and Triton at Triton, 5:00. Saturday Boys’ golf …read more.