Softball

- Softball Spring 2025

NEWS!
CHRISTCHURCH JOINS LEAGUE OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (LIS)
Christchurch School Director of Athletics and Co-Curriculars Joel Jorgensen announces that Christchurch is joining the LIS as a Preliminary Member for the 2025-26 school year. We will compete in the LIS for volleyball, girls basketball, girls soccer, and softball. The LIS is one of the oldest girls-only leagues in the country. LIS members include: Collegiate School (Richmond), Norfolk Academy (Norfolk), St. Catherine's School (Richmond), St. Gertrude's School (Richmond), St. Anne's Belfield (Charlottesville), St. Margaret's School (Tappahannock), Trinity Episcopal (Richmond), and Veritas School (Richmond).

ABOUT OUR HEAD COACH, ELLIE ARMISTEAD

Originally from Virginia, Coach Armistead attended Mathews High School. She earned a full softball scholarship to the University of Georgia, where she started four years at shortstop, was an honor roll student, and was in the Leadership Program.

The Christchurch softball team debuted two years ago, finishing its inaugural season ranked #4 in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division II and advancing to the state championship semifinals.

The team returned to the playoffs in the spring of 2025, finishing the regular season ranked #6 and playing in the state quarterfinals.

Armistead is also an Admission Associate at the school, and a Hall Parent for the girls' dormitory. She is also the Strength and Training Coach for the football team.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Christchurch School and its softball team, call Coach Armistead at 804.542.6826 or e-mail her at earmistead@christchurchschool.org.

The team's home field is located at the
Middlesex County Sports Complex
Field 4
Sports Complex Road
Locust Hill, VA 23092