Southfield Christian School
Preschool - 12th Grade

Hall of Honor

This year’s inductee into the Athletic Hall of Honor is Brian Atkins from the class of 1997.  Brian was a three sport athlete at Southfield Christian participating in soccer, basketball and track & field.  He currently holds the school record in basketball for most assists in a game with 14.  After high school Brian returned to Southfield Christian where he coached multiple teams.  He was an assistant coach on the 2001 Boys Soccer State Championship team before taking over the reins of the soccer program the following season.  He was the head coach of the soccer program from 2002-2007 leading the Eagles to four MIAC conference titles, a district title and a regional title.  Currently Brian serves as the pastor of Life.Church in Wellington, Florida.  The athletic department would like to recognize and thank Brian for his dedication to Southfield Christian Athletics as a player and coach.  Congratulations Brian on your induction! 

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  • 2018

    Brian Atkins

  • 2016

    2001 Boys Soccer State Championship Team

    • Josh Johnson
    • Aaron Bauer
    • Cory Giannola
    • Peter Fezzey
    • Jeremy Atkins
    • Mark Rudle
    • Randy Kupter
    • Nick Franciosi
    • Chris Morley
    • Kevin Smith
    • Matt Coughenour
    • Jeremy Kingma
    • Adam Bucy
    • Andrew Smith
    • Paul Tassi
    • Clay Shuman
    • Brad Marshall
    • Alec Borror
    • Iain Bryant
    • Casey Nagle
    • Brian Erdmann
    • John Frith
    • Chuba Arah, mgr
    • Coaches: Scott Berthel, Brian Atkins, Kurt Ruppenthal, Billy Marshall & Nathan Borsheim
    This year’s Athletic Hall of Honor induction was the 2001 MHSAA Division IV Boys State Soccer Championship team.  The 2001 team went 16-5-3 defeating Muskegon Western Michigan Christian 2-1 in the MHSAA Division 4 title game.  The team built an early 2-0 lead in the championship game on goals by Jeremy Atkins and Aaron Bauer that allowed them to hold on for the victory to give the Eagles their first soccer state title.  The 2001 season was the final season for 2008 hall of honor inductee, Coach Scott Berthel who won 139 games in 13 seasons roaming the Eagle sideline before walking off the field as a state champion in his final game.  At this past weekend’s halftime induction ceremony the team was represented on the field by team members Jeremy Atkins, Matt Coughenour and Brad Marshall.  Congratulations to the 2001 Boys State Championship Team on their hall of honor induction.
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  • 2015

    • Tim Bergsma ’08 - Soccer, Football, Basketball & Baseball
    • Peter Ward - Voice of the Eagles
    This year’s Hall of Honor Class featured one of the finest all round athletes in Southfield Christian history and also one of the staples behind the scenes supporting Eagles Athletics.  First, Tim Bergsma from the class of 2008.  Bergsma earned 14 varsity letters at Southfield Christian.  A four sport varsity athlete, he lettered in soccer, football, basketball, and baseball earning all conference recognition in each sport. During his tenure he helped the Eagles win seven conference titles, four district titles, and three regional titles. Bergsma played quarterback for the inaugural football team and scored the program’s first touchdown. Bergsma was twice named first team all state in both soccer and baseball and earned conference MVP for both sports. He went on to play college soccer at the University of Michigan as a goalkeeper.  While there he was a team captain, a member of the 2010 big ten tournament title team, twice named academic all big ten, and earned the 2011 big ten sportsmanship award.  Bergsma is currently in his 2nd season as the head varsity boys soccer coach at Southfield Christian and also works at Warren Strategies.

    Peter Ward has served the Southfield Christian community not only as a teacher but has worked behind the scenes for over thirty five years as an announcer, scoreboard operator, statistician and wherever else there was a need.  With the support of his wife Allison who has been by his side working the score table, coaching elementary basketball and driving the team buses along with his three daughters, Andrea Class of ‘98, Christine Class of ’99 and Emily Class of 2000 the Ward family has left a lasting mark on Eagles athletics and Southfield Christian school.  Thank you Peter for being the “Voice of the Eagles” and your support and dedication.
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  • 2014

    • Leanne (Long) Trent ’02 - Softball
    • Scott Kowalski ’97 - Golf

  • 2013

    • Coach Ken Brown (1982-2012) - Softball
    • Don and Karen Fracassi and Family - Athletics

  • 2012

    • Tammy (Cobb) Fontaine ’92 - Cross Country & Track
    • Anna Kraftson ’92 - Cross Country & Track
    • Charleen (Long) Fronczak ’92 - Cross Country & Track

  • 2011

    • Angela Sherman ’03 - Track & Field
    • Porsha Ellis ’02 - Track & Field

  • 2009

    • Jori (Janigian) Groen ’96-Softball
    • Jamie (Janigian) Haskell ’00-Softball
    • Joy (Janigian) Kapera ’02-Softball

  • 2008

    • Coach Scott Berthel (1989-2001)-Soccer

  • 2007

    • Coach Jim Wood (1978-1991) - Cross Country
    • Joy (Wright) Hilscher ’92 - Cross Country & Track
    • Laura (Wright) Knapp ’95 - Cross Country & Track
    • Heidi (Wright) Bruder ’99 - Cross Country & Track
    • Kevin Allen ’87 - Track & Field
    • John Walsh ’84 - Track & Field
    • John Dace ’84 - Track & Field
    • Mark Attard ’84 - Track & Field
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Southfield Christian School

28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, Michigan 48034 
248-357-3660
A Ministry of Highland Park Baptist Church