Athletics

Being an Abbey Crusader means representing �� through athleticism, virtue, and integrity and giving your best effort so that in all things God may be glorified.

WITNESS FAITH IN SPORTS

#RAISETHERED

With over 30 sports teams competing in NCAA Division II as part of the Conference Carolinas, the Abbey is a strong contender with regional and national titles. Best part? You can play your part by joining one of our teams!

Abbey Crusaders: Where Sport is at the Service of Virtue

“Sport develops character, makes a man courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor; it refines the senses, gives intellectual penetration, and steels the will to endurance” wrote Pope Pius XII. Our athletes develop virtue, sportsmanship, honesty, and integrity.

DISCOVER THE SPORT VIRTUE INSTITUTE

UNPARALLELED GROWTH

�� really pushes me not just to be a good athlete, but a good person too. It’s definitely a special place. Almost immediately, you begin to develop a relationship with those around you—from freshman year to senior year and even beyond.

KENDAL RATLIFF 2017
Business Management, Concentration in Marketing
Men’s Basketball

Community, Faithfulness, and Service with Varsity Catholic

Varsity Catholic exists as a source of outreach for Crusader athletes. Through Bible studies, mission camps, local service events, and one-on-one mentoring, we provide the tools our athletes need to become great men and women.

Share the Gospel through Catholic Athletes for Christ

A nationwide program, Catholic Athletes for Christ seeks to share the Gospel through sports. Goals include developing solid Catholic role models and providing sports conferences, pilgrimages, and days of reflection.

Our Teams Are Messick Award Winners!

The prestigious Messick Award recognizes a team within the Conference Carolinas for best overall sportsmanship. “Mini-Messicks” are also awarded throughout the year to teams within individual sports.