Carroll Christian Academy (VB)

After a big win from the middleschool boys the game before, the varsity guys were pumped and ready for their turn to take on the Carroll Christian Academy Patriots. The game started tense, the Warriors leaving gaps in their man-to-man defense which made the teams comparable. But in the second quarter Coach Ron called a timeout and switched to a zone defense. The rest was history. The Warriors took immediate control, though the Patriots kept it close enough for the starters to play most of the game. The guys played excellent, the teamwork and aggressiveness we've been looking for the past few games shining through. All the Warriors got to play, leaving the final score 62-55.

Daniel Passarelli led the team with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Following him was Josiah Carstens with 13 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds, and a block. Right behind him was Toby McGrath having 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. Joel Kehr came next with 9 points, 5 assists, and 2 boards. Jonathan Pefley scored 6 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block.

The guys got back on a winning streak, playing a great game and showing great teamwork. Awesome job guys!

Carroll Christian School (MSB)

The middle school boys began the Warriors' first triple-header of the season against the Carroll Christian Academy Patriots. Last year the boys had lost to the Patriots by one point, and were more than ready to have their long awaited re-match. And what a re-match it was, from the start the Warriors proved their improvement, shutting down the Patriots to only 7 points compared to the Warriors 22 at the end of the first  half. The 2nd half was no different, each player getting to play around a whole quarter! Total domination in every area was clear, as shown by the final score of 44-9.

Al Pedroza was one of the high scorers of the night, having 9 points and 9 rebounds. Noah Passarelli also led the team in scoring with 9 points and a board. Right behind them was Benjamin Passarelli with 8 points, 5 steals, and 2 assists. Will Gammal had 4 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 steals along with Daniel Messinger also having 4 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. Andrew Mason had 3 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals as well as Jonathan Kehr also with 3 points, an assist, and a steal. Zach Althoff scored a basket, pulled down 5 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists.

It was a great game, each player contributing greatly and showing Godly character through the whole thing. Great game boys!

Cumberland Valley Christian School (VB)

The varsity guys next opponent was the Cumberland Valley Christian School. Unfortunately the boys had a small bench due to different injuries and sickness. But our boys pressed through the challenges and gave Cumberland Valley some tough competition the whole game through. They showed excellent perseverance and great teamwork. They kept tight with Cumberland until the last few minutes of the game, in which Cumberland pulled ahead leaving the final score 62-55.

Daniel Passarelli led the team in scoring with 17 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, and a steal. Following him was Joel Kehr with 11 points, 2 assists, and a steal. Toby McGrath was right behind him with 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal and block. Josiah Carstens came next with 9 points, 3 assists, and 2 boards. Jonathan Pefley had 8 points, 15 rebounds, 2 steals, and an assist.

Though another loss, the guys played well and showed Godly character. They look forward to their next game against the Carroll Christian Patriots to start the upcoming week.

Cumberland Valley Christian School (MSB)

The middle school boys headed to Cumberland Valley Christian School for their second game of the year. The boys started well, clearly taking the game under control and getting all the players playing time by halftime, with the score 17-10.

The second half went just as well, the boys giving great assists leading to easy lay-ups or jumpshots and playing excellent defense leading to many steals. All the players got a lot of time on the court, dominating in every area, leaving the final score 39-16.

Each player contributed to the game, whether it was a good shot, a great pass, a quick steal, or encouragement to build up a fellow teamate. Leading the team was Al Pedroza with 12 points. Following him was Noah Passarelli with 7 points. Daniel Messinger was right behind him with 6 points. Zach Althoff had 4 points along with Ben Thurman also with 4 points.

County Christian School (MSB)

The middle school boys kicked off their season agaisnt the County Christian School Catamounts. They were pumped and very excited to play. The boys started the game with a quick basket, which was quickly returned by the Catamounts just as fast. But the boys kept up their lead until the last few seconds of the second quarter in which the Catamounts tied the game at 21 to finish the first half of the game.

The second half proved to be just as intense, each team showing impressive offense and tight defense. The Warriors unfortunately lost their lead the last few minutes of the game, and lost 45-36. The teams were truly evenly matched; and the boys showed much improvement from the year before.

Leading the team for the night was Al Pedroza having a double-double of 18 points and 16 rebounds. Following him was Daniel Messinger with 9 points. Noah Passarelli had 5 points. Benjamin Passarelli scored 4 points.

Even though it wasn't a win, the boys played very well and the fans couldn't be more proud. Good game boys!