Crusader Sports
Sports are at the heart of what we do. It's how we're able to mentor and show the love of Christ to the youth in our community.
Baseball
Season: Spring
Directors: Mike Margolius and Lizzie Margolius
Your Columbus Crusaders 10U baseball program is returning this year with excitement and vigor. The group is excited to continue teaching the Crusaders' pillars and develop youth in skill and enjoyment of the game. Our home field has been moved to Alexandria, Ohio for this season. Come see us at our home opener on April 25, 2026 starting at 9:00am!
Fritz Drumm Fields
5839 Lobdell Road
Alexandria, OH
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Basketball
Season: Winter
Head Coach: Matt Bauer
We are offering Varsity Boys Basketball! Practices are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm.
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Cheerleading
Season: Late July - October
Coach: tbd
Crusader cheerleading seeks to shine a light for Jesus Christ and welcomes young women in grades 9-12. Our coaches develop cheer and dance skills in a fun and uplifting atmosphere and strive to mentor our cheerleaders to reflect C.H.R.I.S.T. Our high school ministry involves our cheerleaders in Bible study, service activities, and athletic training designed to disciple young women.
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Flag Football
Season: Spring
Youth Director: Caleb Ortega
Middle School Director: Chad South
Flag Cheer Director: Nikki Kennedy
Crusader flag football is open to girls and boys ages 5-14. Our self-contained league is played once a week on Monday or Tuesday, depending on age, and runs from May to July. We teach flag football fundamentals and teamwork in an encouraging environment of competition. Practice and games occur on the same day. Our flag football league is held at the fields at Alum Creek Church of Christ (6256 S Old State Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035)
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Football
Season: Late July - October
Varsity Head Coach: Kris Garner
Middle School Head Coach: Chad South
Youth Head Coach: tbd
Crusader football is a Christ-centered, Division VII competitive football program with experienced coaches. We offer programs for grades 5 through 12. The Varsity team competes in the Great Lakes Christian Athletic Conference throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The Middle School and Youth teams compete against teams local to Central Ohio. Our teams are open to all young men from any school background: online, home school, public, or private.
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Softball
Season: Spring and Fall
For the 2026 Spring season, the Crusaders will showcase 12-14U Rec and 15-18U High School Rec teams. Registration is open, where you can review a summary of details. Download the flyer here!
12-14U - Middle School
Head Coach: Brian Cooley
Assistants: Ron Revadelo, John Hartung
High School
Head Coach: Eric Flannagan
Assistants: Whitney McGlothin, Brian Cooley, Brad Fourman
Goshen Lane Elementary
370 Goshen Lane
Gahanna, OH 43230
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