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The History of Sterling Christian High School

Sterling, Illinois is located along the Rock River 45 miles east of the Quad City Area, 75 miles north of Peoria, 52 miles southwest of Rockford and 80 miles west of Chicagoland. The Union Pacific "Overland Route" from San Fransisco to Chicago runs through the town. Religion is a well accomidated in Sterling, as there are at least 25 church organizations in the town of 15,500. 

Sterling Christian School began in 1991 after students were sent from the closing Twin City Nazarene (also listed on this website). Sterling Christian held classes in the former Galt Elementary School building in the small community of Galt - located a few miles west of Sterling. The school proudly served the community for nearly 20 years.

In 2011, it was decided that the school be renamed Sauk Valley Christian Academy to reflect a broader range of service to the community. However, this operation was short lived, as declining enrollment and lack of funding forced the school to close halfway through the 2012-13 school year. 

Parochial education in Sterling and Rock Falls is still available to the community through St. Mary’s Grade School in Sterling, St. Andrews Grade School in Rock Falls, and Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling. 

The school building now serves as a manufacturing facility for IFH Group, as well as an auction house.


Sterling Christian High School "Quick Facts"

Year opened: 1991
Year SVCA opened: 2011
Year school operations ceased: 2012
School colors: Red, Black and White
School mascot: Trojans
School song: unknown

Athletics

BASKETBALL

Sports competition at Sterling Christian may not have been noticed on a mainstream level compared to the local public and private counterparts, but nevertheless they achieved much success with their basketball programs at the state and national levels. 

Unlike such schools, Sterling Christian was small enough to the point of having sixth-grade students play varsity-level ball against high school seniors. One such girl was Aleena Hammelman, who played varsity basketball at Sterling Christian from sixth grade until her freshman year, before transferring to Sterling High for her final 3 years of basketball. Hammelman, who later played 2 years at Sauk Valley Community College, played a total of 7 years of varsity-level basketball, transferring out in 2009 graduating from SHS in 2012. 

The Sterling Christian basketball teams of the 2000s were especially successful. We are seeking more information about the great successes of the Trojan programs. 

In particular, the 2008-09 basketball seasons for both the boys and girls were equally as successful on the national level. 

The 2008-09 boys team, led by 1,000-point scorers Chase Goodeill and Ethan Kruse, went 25-11 and won the National Christian Schools Athletic Association “A” Division championship, held in Erie, Pa. They defeated Porterville (Pa.) Christian 46-41 in the championship game. 

The 2008-09 girls team, led by 1,000-point scorers Molly Cook and Sarah Weber, won the NCSAA “Division III” championship by beating local rivals Faith Christian of Grand Detour 25-11 in the title game, also held in Erie, Pa. 


If You Have Any More Information...

… regarding the history of Sterling Christian School, especially information regarding its fine basketball programs, more photos of the school or great clubs you would like to share, please e-mail this web site at ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net. You can also mail items to us at:

 

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