TIGER ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
— James 1:2-3

TIGER PRIDE

Tiger athletics and activities promotes a strong foundation in faith, academics, and Sportsmanship. We strive to create leaders in the classroom, on the field, and within their communities. Our coaches and advisors use their experience to build character, promote individual and team growth, while providing guideance and support to our student athletes and participants. As a program, we aspire that our students move forward from this experience learning life lessons, creating new friendships, while understanding the benefit of hard work, being disciplined, and working toward common goals. It is our greatest accomplishment that they are prepared for any endeavor and continue to serve others throughout their lives.


OUR TEAMS


BOOSTERS

Tiger athletics and Activities is fully funded by the support of our Boosters. There are many ways that you can help, support, and cheer on your tigers all year long! Email our Athletic Director or contact the main office to get up to date information regarding service hours, schedules, sports physicals, or to make a donation! Want to get involved?! Reach out to our Booster Club Presidents and join the PRide!!

KRISTEL KASAPOV - Co-President: kristelann2013@gmail.com

TANYA GREY - Co-President: tanyasue1981@yahoo.com

KELLIE WAHL - Athletic Director: kelliew@stmalachyschool.org

KIM CLIFFORD - Main Office: kimc@stmalachyschool.org

VANESSA MARTINEZ - Director of Stewardship: vanessam@stmalachyschool.org


VICTORIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:

2024 Softball Regional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Avery Humphrey

2024 Baseball Regional Champions

2024 Baseball Regional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Jack Flesner, with Gifford’s Zayden Hammond

2024 Baseball Sectional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Avery Busboom

2024 7th Grade Girls Basketball Illini Conference Champions

2024 8th Grade Illini Conference Champions

2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR:

2023-2024 Softball Regional Champions

2023 Softball Regional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Avery Humphrey, with St. Matthew’s, Ella Atwood

2023 Softball Sectional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Jozelynn Ozier, with Bloomington Corpus Christi’s, Reagan Power

2023-2024 7th Grade Girls Basketball Illini Conference Champions

2023-2024 7th Grade Girls Basketball Regional Champions

2023 7th Grade Girls Basketball Regional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Kenzie McKaufsky

2023-2024 7th Grade Girls Basketball Sectional Champions

2023 7th Grade Girls Basketball Sectional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Avery Humphrey, with Oakland Lake Crest’s, Maddy Helander

2023 8th Grade Girls Basketball Regional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Kaylah Baltimore, with PVO’s, Kellyn Irwin

2023-2024 7th Grade Boys Basketball Illini Conference Champions

2023-2024 7th Grade Boys Basketball Regional Champions

2024 7th Grade Boys Basketball Regional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Avery Busboom

2024 7th Grade Boys Basketball Sectional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Jack Flesner

2024 St. Malachy 6th Grade Volleyball Invitational Champions

2024 7th Grade Volleyball Illini Conference Champions

2024 8th Grade Volleyball Illini Conference Champions

2024 7th Grade Volleyball Regional Champions

2024 7th Grade Volleyball Regional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Emily Aguilar

2024 7th Grade Volleyball Sectional Champions

2024 7th Grade Volleyball Sectional IESA Sportsmanship Pin Winner, Avery Humphrey

What a season these two had! AND record breaking at that! Avery Humphrey (left) broke the 2003 100M Hurdle record (18.3) held by Gordon with a new record of 17.75. She also broke the 2010 400M record (1:07.5) held by Croft with a new record of 1:06.98! Blake Bryan (right) broke the 1991 Long Jump record (14’5.5”) held by Ring with a new record of 14’11.25”!

These boys tied the 2003 school record (55.3) for the 7th Grade Boys 4x100 Relay that’s been held by Head, Childress, Shreves, and McMahon! Congratulations to Avery Busboom, Landen Lewis, Jack Flesner, and Dylan McBride!

2023-2024 Track and Field State Qualifiers: Blake Bryan - 4th Hurdles, 8th Long Jump, Klaire Combest - 11th 1600M, Jack Flesner - 8th 1600M, Avery Humphrey - 8th Hurdles, 13th 400M, Noah Wolfe - 11th Discus, Tucker Fox - 21st Shot, Gabby Murphy - 14th High Jump, Evan Weitekamp - 23rd Shot, Girls 7th Grade 4x100 Relay: Blake Bryan, Avery Humphrey, Kenzie McKaufsky, Gabby Murphy, alternates Klaire Combest and Melanie Rivera - 8th Place, Boys 7th Grade 4x100 Relay: Avery Busboom, Jack Flesner, Landen Lewis, Dylan McBride, alternates Avery McMorris and Alejandro Torres - 11th Place, Boys 7th Grade 4x400 Relay: Avery Busboom, Jack Flesner, Landen Lewis, Alejandro Torres, alternates Brody Humphrey and Dylan McBride - 13th Place

2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR:

2022-2023 Softball Regional Champions

2022-2023 7th Grade Girls Basketball Illini Conference Champions

2022-2023 8th Grade Girls Basketball Illini Conference Champions

2022-2023 7th Grade Girls Basketball Regional Champions

2022-2023 6th Grade Boys Basketball Invitational Champions

2022-2023 Tri-Valley 6th Grade Volleyball Invitational Champions

2022-2023 7th Grade Volleyball Illini Conference Champions

2022-2023 7th Grade Girls Track and Field Illini Conference Champions

2022-2023 8th Grade Girls Track and Field Sectional Champions

These girls broke the 1984 school record (58.4) that’s been held by Ackerman, Hubbard, Nierenhausen, and Fitton!! Congratulations to Evelynn Graham, Avery Humphrey, Addyson Sherrick, and Erykah Baltimore with their new time of 57.8 for the 8th Grade Girls 4x100 Relay.

2022-2023 State Qualifiers: Kenzie McKaufsky - 8th 1600M, placed 12th; Noah Wolfe - 7th Discus, placed 20th; Yovanny Solorzano Fuentes - 8th Shot Put, placed 21st; Erykah Baltimore - 8th 100M, placed 2nd, 8th 200M, placed 4th, 8th High Jump, placed 4th; 8th Grade 4x100 Relay: Erykah Balitmore, Addyson Sherrick, Evelynn Graham, Avery Humphrey, and Khloee McMorris, placed 11th.


HOME EVENT LOCATIONS

BASEBALL - Rantoul Family Sports Complex: 744 S. Murry Rd., Rantoul, IL 61866

SOFTBALL - Rantoul Family Sports Complex: 744 S. Murry Rd., Rantoul, IL 61866

BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL - St. Malachy School: 340 E. Belle Ave., Rantoul, IL 61866

TRACK AND FIELD - Rantoul Township High School: 200 S. Sheldon St., Rantoul, IL 61866