Athletics
THE CRUSADER PHILOSOPHY
Pursuing Victory with Honor
Austin Catholic Siblings Set the Pace in Catholic League Cross-country
Monday, October 5, 2026
Siblings Cassidy, Gavin and Luke Bowers give glory to God as they lead the pack cross-country runners
WATERFORD TWP. – In his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul uses an athletic metaphor, urging his audience to “run so as to win the prize” (1 Cor. 9:24). Two millennia later, that message resonates around the Bowers household in Macomb Township.
Cassidy Bowers, a junior at Austin Catholic in Chesterfield Township, is a returning all-state cross-country runner. Her sophomore brother, Gavin, was a state qualifier as a freshman last year.
Together they accomplished a Catholic League first this fall: each won their respective races at the Cardinal Division jamboree on the grounds of Detroit’s historic Fort Wayne on Sept. 16. Gavin took the 5-kilometer race in 17:42.1, five seconds ahead of Ann Arbor Greenhills’ Naveen Kulkarni. Cassidy followed that up with a first-place finish of her own in 20:34.0, leading Allen Park Cabrini’s Deirdre O’Connell by seven seconds. It’s believed to be the first time a brother-sister duo has swept both races since the CHSL adopted the jamboree format in 2009. Read more here.
Pregame Inspiration Leadsto a First Touchdown for Ethan Fisher
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
2024 alumnus Ethan Fisher scored his first touchdown for Lawrence Technological University over the weekend. Fisher shared that his pregame ritual is reading one chapter of Mr. Glodich’s book, “From the Sidelines to the Soul.”
Congratulations, Ethan! Best of luck this season and in your pursuit of a degree in architectural engineering!
Senior Shrodes Signs on with Spring Arbor University
Friday, March 20, 2026
Senior Rebecca Shrodes signed her letter of intent to play women’s soccer at Spring Arbor University this fall! A multi-disciplined athlete and outstanding student, Rebecca has distinguished herself through both her athletic achievements and academic excellence.
She was joined by the entire school community, whose enthusiastic support and applause highlighted this significant milestone in her journey.
Congratulations Rebecca! Austin Catholic High School is so proud of you!
Senior Gorday Signs on with Adrian College
Friday, March 6, 2026
Senior Nicholas Gorday signed a Letter of Commitment to Join the Men’s Bowling Team at Adrian College in the Fall. He is joined by his parents Gregory and Rachel, his grandparents and Varsity Bowling Coach DuVall.
Congratulations Nick, you’re going to be an amazing Adrian College Bulldog!
OUR GOAL
Athletic Program
The goal of our athletics program is for all scholar-athletes to develop life skills that include:
- the ability to work with others effectively
- the ability to lead others in a positive manner
- the ability to perform at his/her best in competitive situations
- the ability to enjoy athletic activities
- the ability to develop a personal lifetime fitness philosophy.
We offer multiple sports during all three sport seasons. The majority of our students participate in at least one sport, with many participating in two or more over the course of the school year.
FALL SPORTS
- Boys – Cross Country, Soccer, Football
- Girls – Cross Country, Varsity Volleyball, JV Volleyball, Golf
WINTER SPORTS
- Boys – Varsity Basketball, Bowling
- Girls – Varsity Basketball, Bowling
SPRING SPORTS
- Boys – Track & Field, Golf, Baseball
- Girls – Track & Field, Soccer, Softball