Athletic Weekly 12/8 - 12/13

With winter sports now in full swing, all of our Chargers teams will be in action this week, and there’s never been a better time to come out and show your support! These athletes have been putting in the work day after day—early practices, late nights, long weekends—and your presence in the stands makes a huge difference. Let’s pack the gyms, get loud, and cheer on our Chargers as they continue to grow, compete, and represent CTA with pride!Also, don’t forget that the CTA Team Shop is OPEN!You can find all your Charger gear in one convenient spot—basketball apparel, CTA spiritwear, sweatshirts, beanies, and more! It’s your one-stop shop for everything CTA.Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/dg3nTgkKWsWeek in ReviewMiddle School Boys BasketballThe MS boys basketball team had an incredibly busy stretch this past week—really, the last four days. They kicked things off with a strong home win on Thursday against WMAES, taking the game 26–17.Then came a packed week

BSN CTA Team Shop

CTA Team Shop is NOW OPEN!Our official team store is live, and we’ve packed it with gear chosen specifically for our basketball program. Whether you’re looking for performance apparel for practice and game days or spiritwear to rep CTA wherever you go, we’ve got something for everyone!This year’s shop includes basketball-specific gear for our athletes along with CTA Chargers spiritwear perfect for players, families, friends, and fans. It’s a great chance to grab high-quality apparel, show your team pride, and get everyone looking sharp for the season.SHOP DETAILSShop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/dg3nTgkKWsStore Open: December 5 – December 18, 2025Don’t miss out—once the store closes, it’s gone for the season! Grab your gear and rep CTA with pride!   

Athletic Weekly 12/1 - 12/6

As December arrives, the energy around CTA athletics continues to build. The gym is getting busier, the temperatures outside are dropping, and the excitement of winter sports is officially here. With our middle school boys deep into their season and our varsity teams gearing up for their first competitions, this time of year always brings a renewed sense of focus, effort, and Charger pride. We’re looking forward to another great week of growth, hard work, and loud sidelines!Our Girls Varsity team will ease into competition this week with a scrimmage against Kent City’s JV Girls Basketball team. Then, both our Middle School and Varsity Boys teams will take the court in a “home” double header on Thursday, December 4th at Appleview Elementary in Sparta.Week in ReviewMiddle School Boys BasketballOur middle school boys basketball team took action last Tuesday against Our Savior Lutheran and battled through a VERY close game, ultimately falling 39–40. The boys f

Celebrating our Fall 2025 All Conference Athletes

Creative Technologies Academy is proud to recognize several outstanding student-athletes who earned All Conference honors this fall. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to their teams truly represent what it means to be a Charger.Varsity Volleyball: CalyssaA returning captain, Calyssa once again brought strong leadership and consistency to the court. Known for her commanding defensive play, she also stepped into a new role as a setter late in the season and adapted with ease. Coach Stacy Rowland shared, “She consistently commands the court as a defense specialist. Later in the season she stepped into a new role as a setter, and adapted to that change with grace. She is a force to be reckoned with!”Varsity Volleyball: SummarAs a freshman and co-captain, Summar made an immediate impact. She recorded 50 aces this season, ranking her 7th in Michigan for aces by a freshman. She is known for her powerful attacks and blocks, and is already a major contributor to the team’s success. “

Athletic Weekly 11/24 - 11/29

There’s just something special about a great Thanksgiving dinner—family gathered around the table, full plates, and football on TV all day long. Watching the Detroit Lions and other NFL teams take the field is almost a yearly reminder that when Thanksgiving wraps up, high school basketball season truly begins!Our Chargers basketball teams have been working incredibly hard, and they’re well-deserving of a short break before things officially ramp up. Once we return from break, our winter sports calendar gets moving quickly. Our Girls Varsity team will ease into competition with a scrimmage against Kent City’s JV Girls Basketball team. Then, both our Middle School and Varsity Boys teams will take the court in a “home” double header on Thursday, December 4th at Appleview Elementary in Sparta.Week in ReviewMiddle School Boys BasketballOur MS Chargers only had one game last week, and they made the most of the extra practice time. They traveled to Our

Athletic Weekly 11/17 - 11/21

This week, we’re truly getting into the swing of winter athletics as both of our varsity teams gear up for a full week of productive practices, and our middle school boys basketball team continues competing after an exciting start to their season.As many of you will come to learn, basketball season is my favorite time of the year. From tip-offs to buzzer beaters, there’s something special about the energy, teamwork, and competition that fills the gym. I’m looking forward to an incredible winter season filled with growth, grit, and great moments!Week in ReviewMiddle School Boys BasketballOur middle school boys basketball team faced two tough matchups this past week, dropping both games by competitive margins. They opened the week with an 11-point loss to Calvary Christian, then bounced back with strong determination on Friday against Algoma Christian, falling by just 9 points.Despite being shorthanded, the Chargers showed tremendous heart and continued to fight until

Athletic Weekly 11/10 - 11/14

We are officially entering the winter sports season, and it’s beginning to look the part with snow on the ground! Our middle school boys basketball team is the only team competing so far, while our high school teams are getting started with practices and preparing for their upcoming seasons.Winter is always an exciting time for CTA Athletics as the action moves indoors and the gym fills with energy. Basketball season brings a special kind of intensity—fast-paced games, team chemistry, and the thrill of competition. Fun fact: basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, who used two peach baskets and a soccer ball for the very first game! What started as a way to keep students active during the cold winter months has become one of the most popular sports in the world—and a huge part of CTA’s athletic tradition.We’re looking forward to seeing how our winter teams continue to grow, compete, and represent CTA with pride this season!Week in ReviewMiddle School Boys BasketballOur m

CTA Basketball Season Information

Chargers interested in playing basketball this winter!A post about Middle School Boys Basketball has already been made — if you have a MS boy planning to play, please find that post for all the details!Varsity Girls Basketball will be holding two open gym dates before the official season begins:Wednesday, October 29th | 4:30–6:30 PMWednesday, November 5th | 4:30–6:30 PMBoth will take place at Pilgrim Church (across from CTA).The official start date for Varsity Girls Basketball is Monday, November 10th, and their first game will be on Monday, December 8th.Varsity Boys Basketball is still in search of a coach. The plan is to begin practices the week of November 10th, with the goal of holding a couple of open gyms before the first official practice. The first game for Varsity Boys is scheduled for Thursday, December 4th.Middle School Girls Basketball will be holding a few open gyms right before Christmas break and will officially start practice on January 5th. Their first game will take p

Athletic Weekly 10/20 - 10/25

We have officially reached the end of the fall sports season, and what a season it has been! We saw so much success from all of our teams this year. Both varsity coaches have shared time and again how impressed they are with the growth they’ve seen—not only compared to last year’s teams, but also within the course of this season alone. Our athletes have worked hard, shown resilience, and represented CTA with pride.“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert CollierAs the fall season comes to a close, this will be the last Athletic Weekly until our Middle School Boys Basketball team begins competition in November! The boys are currently practicing hard each day from 3:00–4:30 PM and will be receiving more information about their season and schedule next week. We’re excited to see their growth and can’t wait to cheer them on soon!Week in ReviewBoys Varsity SoccerOur boys soccer team wrapped up their season on Thursday, falling to the e

Attention Middle School Boys Interested in Basketball!

Middle School Boys Basketball (6th–8th Grade) will begin practice on Monday, October 20th, from 3:00–4:30 PM at the Pilgrim Church Gym (across from CTA Schools).Any boys interested in playing this season should attend, dressed in basketball-appropriate attire, with basketball/gym shoes and a water bottle. All athletes must have a physical on file dated after April 15th of the school year in which the athlete intends to participate.First week Practice Schedule:Monday, October 20th – Friday, October 24th3:00–4:30 PM each dayCoach Ethan Watson will collect player contact information during the week so we can communicate details about an upcoming player/parent meeting to discuss future practices, games, and more!First Game: Tuesday, November 4th @ Heritage Christian AcademyAny questions can be directed to Coach Ethan Watson at watsonwethan@gmail.com.

Athletic Weekly 10/13 - 10/18

We’re on to the final week of the fall sports season! We are incredibly proud of all the hard work, effort, and growth our teams have shown over the past several weeks. It’s been an exciting season full of progress, teamwork, and Charger pride—and we can’t wait to see how our athletes finish strong!Win or Go Home WeekThis week is a big one for our fall sports teams—it’s win or go home time!Our Boys Varsity Soccer Team will host West Michigan Academy of Environmental Sciences (WMAES) in a conference play-in game on Tuesday. The Chargers have earned victories in both previous matchups against WMAES this season, winning 3–2 and 4–1. However, our boys know they’ll need to come in ready to compete, as WMAES will be eager for revenge.A win on Tuesday would advance CTA to face Algoma Christian on Thursday, with a chance to play in the Conference Championship Game on Saturday at Heritage Christian.Our Girls Varsity Volleyball Team will also be in action this week. They’ll play a non-conference

CTA Varsity Soccer Advances to Conference Semi-Finals!

CTA Varsity Soccer pulled off an impressive 6–3 win in Tuesday evening’s play-in game against WMAES! With that victory, the Chargers advance to the Conference Semi-Final matchup.

The semi-final game will take place Thursday, October 16th at 5:00 PM at Algoma, where CTA will face the regular season champions, Algoma Christian.

In two previous meetings, the Chargers have yet to secure a win against the Knights—who have proven to be one of the toughest teams in the conference. It will take quite a game from our Chargers to pull off the upset, but we know they’ll come ready to compete and fight until the final whistle!

Let’s go Chargers!