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Our Athletic Philosophy at West Hills

At West Hills Christian School, our athletic philosophy centers around developing Christian character in all athletes. We aim to provide opportunities for students to grow through their participation in a variety of team sports, improving individual and team skills through athletic competition. Christian attitudes of fair play and cooperation are taught in conjunction with technical skill training. First and foremost, we strive to glorify God and be a witness to others in both actions and words.

Two elementary girls in jerseys smile for the camera near track and field.
Headshot of Hannah Brownlee

Meet our Athletic Director, Hannah Brownlee

“At West Hills Christian School we are thrilled to be able to provide the opportunity for every single student, whether in kindergarten or in eighth grade, to participate in at least one sport annually. Each athletic team gives our students the chance to grow individually by developing physically, emotionally, and spiritually and as a team by learning cooperation, good sportsmanship, and unity in the body of Christ.

A few “Knights Highlights” of our programs:

  • Opportunity for school-wide participation
  • Focus on age-appropriate skill development and growth of character
  • Ultimately – win or lose – striving to glorify God in all things

For more information about our programs or how you and your student can be involved in Knights athletics, see our athletic philosophy and links related to sports currently offered at West Hills Christian School.  Go Knights!”

Hannah Brownlee
Athletic Director
gro.schwobfsctd-2599db@eelnworb.hannah

Volleyball

WHCS offers volleyball as a fall sport open to girls in grades 5th through 8th.

  • League play:
    • Metro Christian League (MCL)
  • Division of teams: Teams are determined based on the number of participants and can vary from year to year.
    • 5th/6th grade: Athletes are combined into a player pool and split into equitable teams.
    • 7th/8th grade: Assessments will be held to divide all players into an A/B/C team based on skill level.
  • Practice schedule: Two practices during the week
  • Game schedule: Games are during the week
  • Season: Runs from mid-August through mid-October.
  • Playing time:
    • 5th/6th grade: Playing time is split evenly among players, unless extenuating circumstances exist, with the goals being to build unity amongst players, develop and grow fundamental skills throughout the course of the season, and learn to play cohesively as a team.
    • 7th/8th grade: Players transition to preparing for future participation in high school athletic programs. Playing time will be awarded by coaches based on effort and skill demonstrated in practice and off-season training.
The girl's volleyball team huddles together to take a group photo at West Hills.

Basketball

WHCS offers basketball as a winter sport for girls and boys in grades 3rd through 8th.

  • League play:
    • 3rd/4th grade: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
    • 5th-8th grade: Metro Christian League (MCL)
  • Division of teams:
    • 3rd/4th grade: Teams are determined based on the number of participants, and combined when necessitated by low registration numbers.
    • 5th/6th grade: Athletes are combined into a player pool and split into equitable teams.
    • 7th/8th grade: Assessments will be held to divide all players into two or three teams based on skill level.
  • Practice schedule: Two practices during the week.
  • Game schedule:
    • 3rd/4th: All CYO games are on Saturdays in the greater Portland area. The game schedule is released at the end of December.
    • 5th-8th: Games are all held mid week.
  • Season:
    • 3rd/4th grade: December – February (includes 6 or 7 games with optional tournament play).
    • 5th/6th grade: Late-October through mid-December (includes ~10 games)
    • 7th/8th grade: Mid-November through late-February (includes ~10 games, plus playoffs and championship games for the A team).
  • Playing time:
    • 3rd/4th grade: The CYO policy states that each player will receive a minimum of seven minutes per game.
    • 5th/6th grade: Playing time is split evenly among players, unless extenuating circumstances exist, with the goals being to build unity amongst players, develop and grow fundamental skills throughout the course of the season, and learn to play cohesively as a team.
    • 7th/8th grade: Players transition to preparing for future participation in high school athletic programs. Playing time will be awarded by coaches based on effort and skill demonstrated in practice and off-season training. The goal is for every player to be awarded some playing time. There is, however, no minimum requirement.
Elementary boys basketball team takes a group photo with the coaches.
The elementary boys basketball team takes a picture with everyone pointing at the West Hills Knight Mascot Logo.

Track & Field

WHCS offers Track & Field as a spring sport for all students in 3rd through 8th grades.

  • League competition: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
  • Age divisions: Athletes compete according to age group:
    • 3rd-4th grade: Roadrunners
    • 5th-6th grade: Cubs
    • 7th-8th grade: Cadets
  • Tryouts: No cuts; coaches emphasize physical wellness and encourage all who are interested to be involved
  • Practice schedule: Two practices during the week
  • Meet schedule: Meets are held on Saturdays
  • Season: Runs from mid-March through May
  • Events: Athletes may participate in three events per meet, plus one relay
Young track team on the field at Christian school in the Portland area.

Go Knights!

Questions? Please contact our Athletic Director, Hannah Brownlee.

As of July 1, 2025, West Hills and Westside Christian have unified into one K-12 school. If you’d like to read more about this, click the button to the right to see the announcement to our current families. As a result of this unification, we are also in the process of hiring an Executive Director. If you are interested in applying for this position, you can find the job description [HERE.](https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f839bae3b3eb7e57&from=shareddesktop_copy)
As of July 1, 2025, West Hills and Westside Christian have unified into one K-12 school. If you’d like to read more about this, click the button to the right to see the announcement to our current families. As a result of this unification, we are also in the process of hiring an Executive Director. If you are interested in applying for this position, you can find the job description [HERE.](https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f839bae3b3eb7e57&from=shareddesktop_copy)
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