Gavin Sawchuk ’22, Player of the Year
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Gavin Sawchuk ’22, Player of the Year
Congratulations to Gavin Sawchuk ’22, for being named the 2020 Colorado Football Gatorade Player of the Year!
This prestigious award is based on three criteria: Athletic Achievement, Academic Excellence and Exemplary Character, including sportsmanship and participation in the community and other activities.
“Gavin is the ultimate team player who truly loves and cares for his teammates,” noted Valor Head Football Coach Donnie Yantis. “He is a young man with great character and integrity — with a strong drive spiritually, academically and athletically. We are extremely proud of him for his Player of the Year honor.”
Gavin is ranked the #1 high school running back in Colorado, and among the top 40 most achieving high school running backs in the nation, according and other media.
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Miko Lewis (’25) is hitting the slopes and showing his powder precision in Alpine racing this winter.
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Congratulations to our Eagles-on-ice for a hard-fought battle for the 2021 5A state title, edging out Fort Collins for the second year...
![Janine Beckie wins Olympic gold!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636053103/govalorcom/xxhdkqrmsimbzcpiyris/ScreenShot2021-11-04at11106PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636053103/govalorcom/xxhdkqrmsimbzcpiyris/ScreenShot2021-11-04at11106PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636053103/govalorcom/xxhdkqrmsimbzcpiyris/ScreenShot2021-11-04at11106PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636053103/govalorcom/xxhdkqrmsimbzcpiyris/ScreenShot2021-11-04at11106PM.png","width":810}])
Class of 2012 Valor Alum Janine Beckie stopped by with her gold medal this week to greet the Valor team!
![Alums Reunite on the Links]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636053189/govalorcom/l6eywyypgtxmpxjyhyys/ScreenShot2021-11-04at11305PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636053189/govalorcom/l6eywyypgtxmpxjyhyys/ScreenShot2021-11-04at11305PM.png","width":450}])
Valor alum Christian McCaffrey ’14 (right) spent time with PGA golfer and fellow Valor grad, Wyndham Clark ’12, when they played together at the PGA Pro-Am tournament in May.
Congratulations to Gavin Sawchuk ’22, for being named the 2020 Colorado Football Gatorade Player of the Year!
Congratulations to our Eagles-on-ice for a hard-fought battle for the 2021 5A state title, edging out Fort Collins for the second year in a row! See CHSAA story and video highlights.
![Valor Girls Cross Country Reaches New Heights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639777791/govalorcom/zommdvnbzuv68m6rkgwq/ScreenShot2021-12-17at24644PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639777791/govalorcom/zommdvnbzuv68m6rkgwq/ScreenShot2021-12-17at24644PM.png","width":349}])
On November 5, 2020, Valor girls distance runners finished #5 in the nation at the Terra Haute, IN “Meet of Champions” to cap off a record-breaking season.
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On November 11, Valor had its highest number of signing commitments in recent history with 33 student-athletes committing to college and accepting scholarships to play at some of the top schools in the country.
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Valor’s football program seeks to embody the same qualities in its players and coaches. On the varsity through freshman teams, players are constantly pointed toward their most important goal of glorifying God and growing into men of character.
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In 2015, the boys tennis team qualified just four varsity athletes for the 4A State Tournament and came away with a 21st place finish. They’ve been on an upward climb ever since then, finishing a little bit stronger each year, and coming even closer to that prized title: State Champions.
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When CHSAA announced that football, volleyball, and boys soccer would be postponed until next spring, many athletes scrambled to make adjustments.
![Donnie Yantis Appointed As New Head Football Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639777793/govalorcom/xutvubrlxiitjqwnkrby/ScreenShot2021-12-17at24541PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639777793/govalorcom/xutvubrlxiitjqwnkrby/ScreenShot2021-12-17at24541PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639777793/govalorcom/xutvubrlxiitjqwnkrby/ScreenShot2021-12-17at24541PM.png","width":625}])
Valor Christian High School Athletic Director Brian Bonn announced today that the school has appointed Donnie Yantis as the Eagles’ next head football coach.
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For the second consecutive year, the girls’ volleyball team competed at the 5A State Volleyball Tournament at the Denver Coliseum and finished their season as State Runners-Up.
![Running with Purpose]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628871782/govalorcom/ihhxbzjxs0ehlkwvl3yw/XC-team-prayer-750x501jpeg.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628871782/govalorcom/ihhxbzjxs0ehlkwvl3yw/XC-team-prayer-750x501jpeg.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628871782/govalorcom/ihhxbzjxs0ehlkwvl3yw/XC-team-prayer-750x501jpeg.webp","width":750}])
The Valor girls and boys cross country teams can run fast, but that's not the only thing that sets them apart.
![Girls and Boys Track Bring Home State Championships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628871583/govalorcom/tr4908nikg3pvg8vavrf/track-state-championship-750x501jpg.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628871583/govalorcom/tr4908nikg3pvg8vavrf/track-state-championship-750x501jpg.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628871583/govalorcom/tr4908nikg3pvg8vavrf/track-state-championship-750x501jpg.webp","width":750}])
![Getting to Know Josh Hoffman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628871223/govalorcom/yc2uaguetcgk0nqp3pih/HoffmanFCA-768x509jpg.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628871223/govalorcom/yc2uaguetcgk0nqp3pih/HoffmanFCA-768x509jpg.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628871223/govalorcom/yc2uaguetcgk0nqp3pih/HoffmanFCA-768x509jpg.webp","width":768}])
We sat down with Mr. Hoffman to talk about his heart for student ministry, his transition to Valor, and what he looks forward to as he begins his time here.