Congratulations to our BBCA Crusaders Basketball team for their third place finish this season. Each player should be very proud of their accomplishments, as they gained their first win in 5 seasons and finished the year with a 5-7-0 record. Following are the season leaders stats:

• Scoring (2 point):  James F. – 144 pts., – 62/130 (48%)
• Scoring (3point):  Michael A. – 33 pts., – 11/35 (31%)
• Rebounds:  Richie C. – 139 – 12/gm. avg.
• Free Throws:  James F. – 20/45 (44%)
• Assists:  Caleb W. – 5/gm. avg.
• Steals:  Michael A. – 4/gm. avg.

Congratulations to Richie C. for getting his “Double Double” on Jan. 8th (15 points with 15 rebounds). A special thanks to our lone Senior player, Chris R. Thank you for your leadership and your indelible spirit. Good luck as you enter into your career as a United States Marine! Our prayers and hopes go with you. Also, a special thanks to Coach Corey Eaton; your patience, persistence, and performance in practice and in the games has led these young men to a new level of confidence and expectation. We look forward with great anticipation for next season.

On Monday evening, October 19, 6:00 p.m., our Crusader’s basketball team fought valiantly in a loss to the Hopewell Huskies. While the loss was disappointing, it serves as a reminder that nothing is given to you in this life; you must work hard and give it your all if you want to succeed. That being said, I am confident that our boys will taste victory again this season. Our next game is Friday evening, October 23, 6:00 p.m. Please come out and support our boys as they compete with the Arlington Patriots.

Spirit week is just around the corner, and with it comes our team’s first two home games. We will kick-off the week with a game on Monday, October 19, 6:00 p.m., and we will close out spirit week with a game on Friday, October 23, 6:00 p.m. The snack bar will open at 5:00 p.m. for all home games. So make plans now to come by, enjoy a hot dog and nachos, and cheer on our Crusaders. See you at the game!

That’s right; the BBCA Crusaders Boys Basketball team captured their first win in four seasons on Friday evening. The game was played in El Cerrito against the Arlington Patriots. Against the backdrop of four winless seasons, the very loud home crowd, and their own uncertainty, our Crusaders played with courage and determination to bring home this victory.

At the end of the first quarter we trailed by only one point; however, at halftime we were down by six.  Then, the boys rallied together and, with a stifling defensive effort, went on a 12-0 run in the third quarter to take a six point lead; a lead they would not relinquish through the remainder of the game. Our boys outscored the Patriots 21-17 in the fourth quarter to secure a 46-35 victory!

This win was a total team effort with all seven boys playing and contributing in a meaningful way. Congratulations to the team and to Coach Eaton on the victory! Keep up the good work!