Athletics at Virginia Academy
Programs Start at 6th Grade
At Virginia Academy, we see athletics as:
+ An opportunity for physical excellence
+ A space to foster teamwork
+ And an environment to develop a solid work-ethic
We believe that genius can be expressed through athletics as well as academics.
Sports provide many students with an opportunity to use and display their God-given talents and abilities, as well as opportunities to secure scholarships for future educational pursuits. Athletics also help to build school spirit and opportunities for social interaction.
We encourage our students of all ages to participate in a variety of intramural and interscholastic sports!
Upper School Athletics
Our Upper School athletics program is completely unique. Why? Students have the opportunity to participate in various sports on the MS, JV, and Varsity Level. Annually, we are proud to participate in Conference championships in every sport!
Fall Sports
- MS Girls Volleyball
- JV Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Boys Soccer
- Cross Country Co-Ed
Winter Sports
- MS Girls Basketball
- Varsity Girls Basketball
- MS Boys Basketball
- JV Boys Basketball
- Varsity Boys Basketball
- MS Cheerleading
- HS Cheerleading
Spring Sports
- MS Girls Soccer
- MS Boys Soccer
- Varsity Girls Soccer
- MS Boys Flag Football
- HS Boys Flag Football
- Co-Ed Golf
For more information about our athletics program and scheduling, please contact our Director of Student Services, Shanay Howard.
Basketball Program
Our outstanding basketball program sets us apart.
Here’s why:
- We provide both middle school and high school basketball for boys and girls.
- We play both in the NVIAC & VISSA leagues.
- We participate in the NVIAC championships annually.
- Division 3 State Championship winner for varsity boys (2016).
- 2 students received Division 1 scholarships to Vanderbilt University & Fairleigh Dickinson University. Since then, we have several student-athletes that have gone on to play collegiate basketball at all levels.


Our Outstanding Alumni
Vanderbilt Basketball Center Ejike Obinna
Ejike Obinna was born in Nigeria and moved to the states in 2013. He was given an Academic Scholarship to Virginia Academy, and helped us win the State Championship during his junior year.
“Virginia Academy is a great environment, and I enjoy how people know and care about each other. We were basically a family, and I miss that. I wouldn’t be here at Vanderbilt if not for Virginia Academy, both in the classroom and on the court.”
Athletics at Virginia Academy
Programs Start at 6th Grade
At Virginia Academy, we see athletics as:
+ An opportunity for physical excellence
+ A space to foster teamwork
+ And an environment to develop a solid work-ethic
We believe that genius can be expressed through athletics as well as academics.
Sports provide many students with an opportunity to use and display their God-given talents and abilities, as well as opportunities to secure scholarships for future educational pursuits. Athletics also help to build school spirit and opportunities for social interaction.
We encourage our students of all ages to participate in a variety of intramural and interscholastic sports!
Upper School Athletics
Our Upper School athletics program is completely unique. Why? Students have the opportunity to participate in various sports on the MS, JV, and Varsity Level. Annually, we are proud to participate in Conference championships in every sport!
Fall Sports
- MS Girls Volleyball
- JV Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Boys Soccer
- Cross Country Co-Ed
Winter Sports
- MS Girls Basketball
- Varsity Girls Basketball
- MS Boys Basketball
- JV Boys Basketball
- Varsity Boys Basketball
- MS Cheerleading
- HS Cheerleading
Spring Sports
- MS Girls Soccer
- Varsity Girls Soccer
- MS Boys Flag Football
- HS Boys Flag Football
- Co-Ed Golf
For more information about our athletics program and scheduling, please contact our Director of Student Services, Shanay Howard.
Basketball Program
Our outstanding basketball program sets us apart.
Here’s why:
- We provide both middle school and high school basketball for boys and girls.
- We play both in the NVIAC & VISSA leagues.
- We participate in the NVIAC championships annually.
- Division 3 State Championship winner for varsity boys (2016).
- 2 students received Division 1 scholarships to Vanderbilt University & Fairleigh Dickinson University. Since then, we have several student-athletes that have gone on to play collegiate basketball at all levels.
