Westminster Christian Academy

In Cal's junior and senior seasons he has helped Wildcats Baseball to two consecutive 20+ win seasons. His senior year, he accumulated 30 hits and 19 RBIs while holding a batting average of .366.

In the fall, Cal was a member of the football program. His senior year, he led the team with 646 receiving yards and 8 receiving touchdowns. He was also an anchor for the Wildcat defense, accumulating 36 total tackles and 2 interceptions.

Allie Branstetter came to Westminster her sophomore year, and her impact was felt immediately. On the softball field she helped lead the Wildcats to a 20–7 record and the program’s first Final Four finish since 2011. Her junior year, she finished with 39 hits, 45 RBIs, and a .582 batting average on her way to being named to the Post-Dispatch All-Metro Second Team.

Allie capped off her Westminster career setting many individual program records while leading the team to a 27–11 record and a third-place finish at the Class 4 State Tournament. After the season, she was named the All-Metro Batter of the Year and to the All-State First Team.

Peter Kats competed in three sports during his time as a Wildcat. He began playing football and basketball his freshman year, competing in four seasons on the gridiron and two on the court. Peter used the friendships he formed through football to encourage athletes to join the lacrosse program in the spring of his junior year, helping to revive the program after a year-long hiatus due to low numbers.

His impact on the football field was immense. On offense, he hauled in 22 catches and 5 touchdowns his senior year. On defense, he was all over the field, accumulating 61 total tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery, and an interception from his position as an inside linebacker.

Brooke Brasfield was a three-sport athlete during her time at Westminster. She was a four-year member of the basketball and lacrosse programs. She added her third sport, cross country, during her senior year. In her own words, she “ran cross country to get in shape for basketball.”

In season, she was a driving force on both the basketball and lacrosse teams. On the court, she delivered a masterclass in selfless defense and effort, serving as the glue that helped push the team to a District Championship. On the turf, her leadership propelled the team to the Sweet Sixteen last year and the No. 7 seed in the State Tournament her senior year.

Nevan was four year member of the volleyball program and a two year member of the soccer program. He was ranked in the Top 10 in the academic standing in his class, and was very involved in the A/V program at Westminster.

Nevan accomplished many great things during his time at Westminster, all while battling health problems someone his age shouldn’t have to bear.

As a sophomore on the Track & Field team, Joe captured the 2022 Class 3 Triple Jump crown on the way to helping lead the Wildcats to the Class 3 State Championship. He continued to thrive on the track, racking up six total medals on the track, claiming the Class 5 Triple Jump championship and 4th in the 300m Hurdles his Senior year.

Joseph's play as a defensive end earned him a scholarship to the University of Iowa. In his senior year he accumulated 65 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks on his way to helping push the Wildcats to their first District Championship win since 2015. Joseph received many accolades senior year including being named to the Post-Dispatch All Metro 1st Team, the National Football Foundation Big Red Top 25, and ranked as the 11th best football recruit in the state by 247 Sports.

Mia has been a member of the field hockey, basketball, and track & field teams during her tenure as a Wildcat. On the track, her primary event was shot put. On the court, she was a four year member of the varsity squad, and a part of the 2021 District Championship team. Mia thrived on the field hockey field, and was a dominant forward on the team since her freshman year. This season she was third in the area with goals, racking up 29 goals, bringing her career total to 79. She also helped lead the Cats to their first ever Elite Eight appearance in program history, while also being named to the Post-Dispatch All Metro 1st Team during both her junior and senior years and the 2nd Team following her sophomore year.

Caden was a two-sport star in the fall. On the football field he led the Catsin receiving, pulling in 50 catches for 933 yards and 7 touchdowns on his way to being named to the Post-Dispatch All Metro 3rd Team. As a four year starter on the football team, Caden ranked near the top of most receiving records finishing with 139 receptions, 2042 yards, and 17 touchdowns. On the pitch he was one of the most prolific goal scorers in the area, finding the back of the net 27 times during his senior year. He was a major force in thrusting the Cats into a deep playoff run that ended with the team capturing the Class 2 State Championship, and Caden being named as both the Post-Dispatch All Metro and Missouri Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year.

Molly Kate spent her time as a Wildcat as a part of the softball and lacrosse programs as a four year member of both teams. In the fall, she was quickly swept into a starting role as a freshman on the diamond. In the past two seasons she's helped lead the Cats to 44 wins, including a program best 24-5 record this season. She was also a vital part of the team's final four finish in the 2022 State Tournament. This spring, she is leading Wildcat lacrosse in scoring with 19 goals, while also finding teammates for 5 assists.

Ellie was a member of the softball, swimming, and lacrosse teams during her time at Westminster. In the fall, she was a four-year starter for the softball team, playing mostly as a catcher. She was a major part of the team's 2022 Class 3 Final Four as well as the program record 24 wins this fall. In the pool, she has qualified for the State Meet in all four years on the team, most recently bringing home a medal as a part of the 6th place 200 Free Relay team. She was also a member of the 2022 Class 1 State Champion Swim and Dive team.

Kobi was a four year member of the Boys Varsity Basketball team. During his time as a Wildcat, he helped lead his team to district championships in three out of four seasons (2020, 2021, 2023). In those years, the Wildcats had two state quarterfinal appearances and one state championship appearance which was in 2021. Kobi, known for his scoring ability, became Westminster's career scoring leader halfway through his senior season, ending his career with a total of 1,608 points. Kobi will continue his career on the court next year at Truman State University.

Addie was a four year member of the Swim and Dive team as well as a three year member of the Track and Field and Cross Country teams. As a member of her teams, Addie is a two-time State Champion winning the 2022 Class 3 Track and Field and the 2023 Class 1 Swim and Dive Championships. She is also an individual event state champion as a member of the 2022 Class 3 4x400 meter relay team. Addie is also a multi-time district winner and state medalist. Addie will continue her athletic career at Taylor University where she will run Cross Country and Track.

Calvin participated in soccer and tennis during his time at Westminster. When asked about how Calvin embodied the 10 Pillars, Soccer Coach Dan Legters had high praise saying "Calvin is the epitome of the 10 Pillar athlete. His faith is important to him, he loves to support other teams, and as a soccer captain he always found ways to encourage his teammates and pick them up. He played with passion and had a smile on his face because he enjoyed the process. He is humble enough to put others--his teammates, his team--first. He reminded them that it's not about ourselves, it's not about our honor and glory, it's about the way we work, it's about the way we practice, it's about the way we think of others, it's about the way we live our faith for God's glory and the good of others."

Margaret participated in tennis and swim as an athlete and was part of the 2023 Swim and Dive state championship team. Teammates in both sports noted Margaret's nurturing care for everyone on the team and her genuine kindness. When asked about which of the 10 Pillars Margaret embodied the most, her tennis coach, Susan Barbee, said "Pillar 1: Honor Jesus Christ In All Things. I have read that 'it takes seven miles to turn a ship around'. There are two things that I know. First, you definitely want Margaret on board your ship. Second, she would only need six miles! Margaret is no longer an acorn but a beautiful 'Mighty Oak' as she Honors Jesus Christ in the world!" Coach Barbee's words are well deserved praise for Margaret.

Westminster selected Elizabeth Clawson as our honoree. In her time at Westminster, Elizabeth has been a four year member of both the soccer and field hockey teams. While a multi-sport athlete, Elizabeth challenged herself with numerous honors and advanced placement (AP) courses over the course of those four years and during her senior year alone she completed five AP courses. She is also a member of the Presidents List with a GPA over 4.7 on a 4.0 scale, the Student Council, and the National Honor Society. Next fall she will attend Wheaton College where she will play on the soccer team. The Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete Award aligns with Athletic Pillar #3 and Elizabeth is a deserving recipient of this distinction!