UPDATE: Sparks from Grinding Metal Started Fire at King's Ridge Christian School

The Kendrick Center for Life Impact was damaged when a fire started in the roof.

UPDATE: The cause of the fire at King's Ridge Christian School's Kendrick Center for Life Impact was a construction worker was grinding on a piece of metal. Sparks from that work struck some foaming material and caught fire, said George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Milton and Alpharetta firefighters remained at King's Ridge Christian School  Thursday afternoon, trying to extinguish what appears to be an accidental fire in one of two new buildings under construction. The fire started in the roof of the Kendrick Center for Life Impact, a 4,000-square-foot building located next to the new high school building. The call came in to the Alpharetta 911 Dispatch Center at 10:18 a.m., when a construction worker …

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The Chamber Bowl All-Star Game Puts Players Back on the Field

The North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club gives high school seniors from the two counties another chance to impress college scouts.

Students from King's Ridge Christian and St. Francis High schools are among the football players taking part in The Chamber Bowl All-Star Game at 1 p.m. on Dec. 22 at Lambert High School in Suwanee (South Forsyth). King's Ridge Christian School St. Francis High School This game provides seniors with an opportunity to play one last game during their high school career and also serves as an opportunity to showcase their talent, according to the organizers. Players from all over the North Fulton and Forsyth county area will be represented in the game. For a complete roster, check out the attached pdf file. During half-time of the game, children from ages 8-14 will get the chance to go on to the field and workout with former NFL stars, Michael…

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King's Ridge Tigers Fall to Whitefield Academy

The high school football team loses in a league game, 21-10.

The King's Ridge Christian Tigers traveled to Mableton Friday night to battle Whitefield Academy on the gridiron, falling 21-10 in the league game. The Tigers are now 4-5 on the season and 2-4 in league play.

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King's Ridge Falls to Walker in Region 6B Game

The Tigers' loss streak extends to four as they prepare for Fellowship Christian

King's Ridge Christian fell to Walker, 24-6, dropping the Tigers to 3-4 on the year. With the win, Walker extended its winning streak to seven games, while King's Ridge Christian extended its loss streak to four games. King's Ridge Christian (3-4) will play a A Region 6B game against Fellowship Christian next week, while Walker (7-0) will take on Whitefield Academy also in a A Region 6B game.

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Patch User Chuck Pitts Chronicles King's Ridge Football in Photos

The Tigers may have fallen to Darlington, but these photos show the high school gridiron players at their finest.

King's Ridge Christian School may not have an undefeated season this year, but these photos by parent Chuck Pitts show the players' commitment to the game. The home team Tigers are in dark jerseys. The Tigers have a bye week, and will resume play against Mt. Paran Christian on Oct. 5 at home at their stadium off Bethany Bend. How can you get your photos of your kid's athletic – or academic – efforts on Alpharetta-Milton Patch? It's simple: Just post your announcement, photos or even video and tell us who or what teams are in your photos, including any names you have, plus at least a one-paragraph description of the game.

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King's Ridge Students Promote Whirled Peace

The local school held a ceremony for Pinwheels for Peace.

Students at King's Ridge Christian School made Pinwheels for Peace, "planting" pinwheels with message of peace in front of the Barbara Adler Academic Center on Sept. 21. The students started the program with prayer around the flagpole before the planting was held. Students created pinwheels, pinwheels of all shapes and size, and as part of the creation process, they wrote their thoughts about "war and peace / tolerance/ living in harmony with others" on one side. On the other side, they created art with drawings, paint, collages or other forms to visually express their feelings. Friday was the International Day of Peace, and they "planted" their pinwheels as a public statement and art.

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King's Ridge Christian Loses to Darlington, 34-17

With its undefeated streak on the line, the Tigers came up short Friday night at home.

Darlington High scored on their opening drive, and from then on they kept the King's Ridge Christian Tigers from taking a lead. The home team killed too many of its own drives with costly interceptions and even a fumble after a pass reception. King's Ridge seemed ready to come right back on its first drive, with sophomore Penny Hart returning the kickoff 40 yards. He wasn't done, rushing for 10 yards to get a first down. The Tigers went for it on fourth down, but the attempt failed and Darlington had the ball on their own 38. The King's Ridge defense got some help when the Darlington quarterback slipped and was down. After a dropped punt, King's Ridge had the ball on their 27. Tarez Miller took the ball for a 4-yard power run. Bailey …

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King's Ridge Christian Wants to Imagine Whirled Peace

The school takes part in the international Pinwheels for Peace project Friday morning.

  You've probably seen those T-shirts visualing "Whirled Peas," but on Friday you can see "Whirled Peace" in action to help you imagine world peace. King's Ridge Christian School believes that in today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On Friday, Sept. 21, the private school will take part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace in front of the Barbara Adler Academic Center. The program will begin with prayer around the flagpole at 8:05 AM and followed by the planting. King’s Ridge Christian School will create pinwheels, pinwheels of all shapes and sizes – as part of the creation process. KRCS student’s will write their thoughts about "war and …

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Football Fans Will Fill Bethany Bend, Cogburn Road Tonight

The Cambridge Bears and the King's Ridge Tigers both have home games.

The Bethany Bend-Cogburn Road intersection should be pretty busy tonight, with high school football games at both Cambridge High and King's Ridge Christian. King's Ridge holds a 2-0 record as they host Pace Academy at 7:30 p.m. The Tigers beat St. Francis High last week, 49-0. They beat Pinecrest Academy on Aug. 31 by a score of 45-7. Pace Academy opened their season with a loss to Whitefield Academy, 24-8, but came back last week with a victory over Athens Academy, 42-7. Across Cogburn Road, the Cambridge Bears go up against South Forsyth High. The Bears lost their season opener, home opener and program opener on Aug. 31 to Riverwood, 48-0. It was the first game for the brand new school, and the first varsity game for almost every player …

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Photo Gallery: King's Ridge Christian vs. St. Francis High Football

King's Ridge parent Chuck Pitts presents this photographic chronicle of the Tigers 49-0 victory over the Knights. The varsity football game was played Friday, Sept. 7 at St. Francis High, just a short drive from King's Ridge on Cogburn Road.

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