2025 Youth Football for Grades 3 - 8

Registration for Unity Christian Youth Football is now open!  We will again have 3rd/4th grade teams, 5th/6th grade teams, two 7th grade teams, and an 8th grade team.  Practices will begin on August 11 for 3rd – 6th grades and August 18 for 7th & 8th.  You will find an information sheet available below to download where you can find more details on the program.  If you have a 7th or 8th grade player, please note that a sports physical is required before the first practice.  You can find more information about sports physicals in the attached document as well. To plan accurately for the number of teams we will have in the fall, we ask that you register your player by June 1.  To register, please go to this online registration site:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnityChristianHighSchool/_2025YouthFootball We will be sending an announcement to feeder schools for their home bulletins, but if you are aware of any incoming 3rd grader

Sports Physical Night Sign Up - Wednesday, May 7

Sports Physicals for 25/26 School Year – New Format for Sports Physical Night! If your student is interested in participating in athletics at Unity next school year, Shoreline Orthopedics Hudsonville Office (3509 Kelly Street) is hosting a Sports Physical Night on Wednesday, May 7 for Unity Christian student athletes.  NEW THIS YEAR:  In order to get a sports physical students will need to sign up for an appointment time slot; students will not just walk in throughout the evening as we have done in the past.  To sign up for a time slot, go to this SignUp Genius link.  Please note: Students should arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of their time slot.  The 15-minute time slot they sign up for is a general appointment time and they may not be done with their physical by the end of their time slot.  The cost for this sports physical is $15, payable that evening to Unity Christian High School (cash, check, or card).  Students see

Middle School Tennis Team

Unity Christian is sponsoring a 7th and 8th grade co-ed tennis team.  Any student in 7th or 8th grade in one of the Eastern Ottawa Christian Schools may sign up to play, regardless of experience.  To view a flyer with more details click on the “download pdf” button below.  To register your son or daughter for tennis click on the link below:https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnityChristianHighSchool/_2025MiddleSchoolTennis 

Unity Christian Golf Outing Registration Now Open

We look forward to hosting our annual golf outing again this year on Monday, June 2 at Sunnybrook Country Club in Grandville.  We invite you to join us as a golfer and/or sponsor of this event that raises funds for Unity's Athletic Boosters and the Education Foundation.  More information can be found on the flyer that can be viewed/printed by clicking the “download pdf” button.  To register for golf or to become a sponsor, go to the link below: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnityChristianHighSchool/_2025UnityChristianGolfOutingWe hope you can join us on Monday, June 2!

Spring Sport Tryout/Practice Schedule - Week of March 10

To view the schedule for spring sport tryouts/practices for the week of March 10, click on the “download PDF” button. 

2025 Summer Sports Camp Schedule

The Unity Christian Summer Sports Camp schedule is now available by clicking the "download PDF" button below.  Registration for the camps begins on April 15 and is available at this link:https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnityChristianHighSchool/_2025SummerSportsCampsPlease feel free to contact the Athletic Office at athletics@unitychristian.org or 616-669-1820 with any questions you may have.Here are some details on camp registration and payment this year:In order for us to plan appropriately for our camps, we ask that you please register for all camps by May 7. We will accept check or cash payment for camp registrations completed by Wednesday, May 7.  Any registrations taking place after May 7 will require credit card payment.  All check or cash payments must be paid by Wednesday, May 14 to secure your child’s spot in summer camps. A 15% multi camp discount is available for four or more camp registrations made by May 7.  You must register for all camps at one

Middle School Bowling Registration

Unity Christian is pleased to offer a Middle School Bowling team for boys and girls in grades 6 - 8.  This program will run after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 3 – 26, and will consist of instruction and skill building, intra-squad matches, and a match formatted like high school with individual and baker games.  It will be held at Hudsonville Lanes, and all experience levels are welcome!  The cost to participate is $85, and the deadline to register is February 26.    For more information click on the download PDF button to view/print a flyer.  To register click on this link:   https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnityChristianHighSchool/_2025MiddleSchoolBowling

Unity Christian Athletic Event Livestreaming

Unity Christian will be livestreaming its volleyball (main court), 9th and JV football, soccer, and basketball games on Hudl TV this year instead of on our athletics Youtube page.  There is no charge to watch these games.  The link for these Unity events can be found here: Unity Christian High School | High School Sports | Home | Hudl  

Sports Advertising Opportunities

Dear Valued Community Supporter:  As we enter our 72nd year of educating at Unity Christian and developing followers of Jesus in all aspects of life, we invite you to consider supporting us at Unity Christian by being an athletic sponsor.  Last year, over 67% of the student body participated in at least one sport at Unity Christian.  We believe in the value of students finding a place where they belong here at Unity Christian.  For each student that participates in athletics, there is opportunity for them to:   Be challenged to be their best,   Have opportunities to pursue excellence,   Engage in the process of aiming for excellence,  Be in relationship in a group that is bigger them themselves,   Discover the person God made them to be.  We invite you to support our mission here at Unity Christian by being an athletic sponsor.  Your sup

"Why I Coach"

Click here to view a video from our Unity Christian High School coaches sharing some of their thoughts on why they coach.  

Taking Risks

Participation in high school athletics provided many opportunities for me that helped to shape and mold me. I took risks like running crazy amounts of miles in the off season or becoming friends with people I might not otherwise have associated with. I discovered what leadership looks like. I took chances which led to success and failure. I discovered what determination is. As a member of a team, I worked for something greater than myself. I grew in my ability to associate with those in authority. Participation in high school athletics shaped and molded me. High School athletics empowered me. Click HERE for a blog post by Dr. Tim Elmore entitled The Most Important Reason We Must Empower Students.  The next generation needs to be empowered. As Tim writes, "Students must be encouraged to try new things; to risk failure; to explore new horizons without thinking they'll lose our on future opportunities." Athletics provides an opportunity for our students at Un

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Forest Hills Central High School

The Saders played the Rangers of Forest Hills Central to a 0-0 weather shortened draw at FHC.  Both teams battled hard, but neither team could put one in the net so they settled for a tie.

Boys Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Opponents

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Holland High School

The Crusaders came out on fire scoring 10 first half goals against the Holland High Dutch.

Boys Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Opponents

Varsity Golf battled to shoot 169 on a cold and windy day at Pigeon Creek to get two wins vs. Grand Rapids Christian (178) and West Catholic (190).Unity was led by Brogan Sherd and Noah Besteman with scores of 41.  Also scoring for Unity were Luke Karel (43) and Arie Landstra (44).Good job Guys! 

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Kalamazoo Christian Schools

The Crusaders hit the ground running right after Spring Break by welcoming the Comets of Kalamazoo Christian to Unity Field.  It took about 30 minutes to shake off the Spring Break rust, but 2 goals in each half and another shut out led to the 4-0 win.

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Spring Lake High School

The Crusaders traveled to Spring Lake to take on the Lakers.  This game matched the D2 & D3 State Champs from last year. Both teams played hard and went toe to toe with UC coming away with a hard fought 1-0 win.

Girls JV Soccer vs. Spring Lake High School

It was a scoreless game until 16 minutes to go when Spring Lake found the back of the net.  That would be the only goal of the game with Spring Lake beating Unity 1-0.

Girls Varsity Softball vs. Grand Haven High School

On Friday night, Unity Christian Varsity Softball travelled to the #6 Ranked Division 1 Grand Haven Buccaneers.  Unity was able to come home with a 3-1 hard fought victory.  Makenzie Cammenga was again stellar in the circle, lasting 7 inninngs and only giving up 1 run and recorded 6 K's.  Grand Haven also was stellar in the circle, but the Crusaders were able to push across 2 runs in the top of the 7th and hold the powerful Grand Haven team in the bottom of the 7th to record their 2nd victory on the short season. Ella Davison led the team with 2 hits.  Unity will next be in action on Tuesday, April 1st at Grandville.  

Girls JV Soccer vs. Hamilton Community Schools

The Saders were able to find the back of the net against the Hawkeyes with 5 in the first half and another 2 in the 2nd half to complete the scoring with a 7-0 victory.

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Hamilton Community Schools

The Crusaders were firing on all cylinders tonight scoring 9 goals from 9 different players in the OK Black conference opener and 9-0 win over Hamilton.

Girls Varsity Softball vs. Calvin Christian High School

On Wednesday, Unity Christian Varsity Softball started the season off with a win verses Grandville Calvin Christian by a score of 10-0.  Unity collected 11 hits on the afternoon led by Molly Versluis and Ella Davison with 3 each.  Makenna Bareman and Trista Goorhouse each collected 2 hits, and they both also went deep in the contest to record their 1st HR's on the season.  Makenzie Cammenga started the game and went 6 innings, giving up 5 hits and recording 13 strikeouts. Unity will next be in action on Friday as they travel to State Ranked #6 Grand Haven.  

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Grand Rapids Christian High School

The Home opener saw the Saders matching up with the GR Christian Eagles and coming away with a nice 6-0 win.

Girls JV Soccer vs. Grand Rapids Christian High School

The Saders found the back of the net multiple times in each half against the Eagles to beat them 7-0.

Boys Varsity Golf vs. South Christian High School

Varsity Golf had their first match of the year on a cold / windy day at Pigeon Creek.  South Christian won a close match over Unity by a score of 161 - 164.  Unity was led by Lucas VanMaanen with a 38.  Also scoring were Noah Besteman - 41, Brogan Sherd - 42, and Luke Karel -43

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Mona Shores High School

On a cold & windy night in Muskegon the Saders defeated the home team Sailors of Mona Shores 4-0.  UC scored 3 first half goals and tacked on 1 more in the 2nd half while getting the first shutout on the season.

Girls JV Soccer vs. Mona Shores High School

A chilly and breezy evening left a stalemate between the Saders and the Sailors.  Unity scored first with 14 minutes left and held Mona Shores until under a minute left in the half, when they found an equalizer.  The second half was an even-matched battle without either team finding the back of the net again.  The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Western Michigan Christian High School

The Saders defeated the Warriors of WMC 2-1 in a storm shortened game in Muskegon.

Girls JV Soccer vs. Western Michigan Christian High School

After a 0-0 first half, the Saders came out attacking together in the second half scoring 4 goals in just over 10 minutes and adding a 5th in the last 13 minutes of the game to beat the Warriors 5-0 in the season opener.  

Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Holland Christian High School

The Crusaders' boys' freshmen team defeated Holland Christian Tuesday night, 68-27.

Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Holland Christian High School

The Freshman girls played at Holland Christian on Tuesday.  We played well in the first half but surrendered the lead in the second and lost 41-30.