Basketball – Game Highlights
Game Highlights continued.
HCAA Quarter Finals: Both High School Girls & Boys made it to the quarter finals of the HCAA tournament and faced Gospel Light. Lady Cru played well but struggled to score as the Lady Lions built a strong lead. Several Lady Cru found themselves in foul trouble but along with the rest of the team continued to play hard til the end. Gospel Light will move on to the semi finals winning 23-43. Jaycee led the team with 6 points, Kaytlyn and Emme each scored 5 points, Maggie & Laekin each added 4 points. Great season Lady Cru!
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High school boys play to stay in the HCAA tournament, taking on the Cookson Hill Chargers. Crusaders took charge early and, with the win, advance to the Regional 3rd place game, Immanuel 89 Cookson 51. Hayden C led the team with 26 pts. & 1 rebound, Jacob scored 18 pts. & pulled 6 rebounds, Alex knocked down 14 pts & grabbed 3 rebounds, Brandt had 10 pts, putting him in the 200 Point Club & also had 7 rebounds, Jaden added 9 pts & a rebound, and Landon had 7 pts. & a rebound, and Hayden K put up 4 pts. & pulled down 5 rebounds...
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In the Central Region 3rd place Game, ILCA Crusaders take on The Cross Christian Crusaders. Only the winner advances to the State tournament for the top 3 teams from each Region. It was a tight game early on, but Immanuel stayed ahead most of the 1st half and pulled away in the 2nd half, winning 73-53. Hayden C led with 17 pts. & had a reb. Hayden K - 11 pts. & 10 reb. Brandt 16 pts. & 7 reb. Hayden C - 17 pts. 1 reb. Alex - 11 pts. 2 reb. Jacob 15 - 3 reb & Jaden 3 pts. 1 reb. Great Job Crusaders! They will take on Stevens Adventist, #3 from the West Region, on Monday at 7 pm at Wright Christian to play into the State bracket.
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High school Lady Cru played for the Central Regional Final v. Bradford Lady Lions. It was a hard-fought battle in which our Lady Cru played with Grit trailing by six at half and cutting the Lady Lion lead to 4 to start the 4th quarter. In the 4th, the Lady Lions capitalized on the transition, scoring on several breakaways. Jaycee scored 13 points, Emme put up 6 points, Hayley scored 4 points, Jainee added 3 points, and Kaytlyn & Laekin 2 points. Lady Lions came our victorious 30-43. Congrats to our Lady Cru as Central Region Runner Up and will advance to State! They will play next on Tuesday v. #1 seed from the East Region, Gospel Light, at 3:30 pm at Union Christian in Fort Smith, AK.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Lady Cru had a great 1st Round game in the HCAA tournament as the number 6 seed taking on number 8 seed, The Cross Christian. Lady Cru took the lead early in the 1st quarter and kept it the entire game, winning 42-25. Jaycee led the team with 21 points, Hayley and Laekin each scored 6, Jainee put up 5 points and Emme and Maggie each added 2 points.
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High school boys also played their 1st round HCAA tournament and nearly upset the number 3 seed. Crusaders took the lead several times during the game and kept within 1-4 points for the last 4 minutes of the game. The Lions came out victorious 55-47. Hayden C joined the 200 Points Club scoring 7 points and also had 2 rebounds and Brandt joined the 200 Rebounds Club grabbing 10 rebounds as well as scoring 4 points. Jacob led the team with 18 points and had 8 rebounds, Hayden K put up 11 points and brought down 6 rebounds, Alex added 7 points and a rebound. High school boys will take on Cookson Hills tonight at 5:30 at Wright Christian!
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Huge Congrats to 3 of our Crusaders who hit athletic milestones this season! Jaycee scored 201 Points this Season, Alex 239 points and Hayden sets a new School Record for Rebounds in a Season, with 209!!! Great job Cru! Great regular season finish! On to playoffs which begin Thursday! Come out to Pryor Thursday night to cheer on our teams in Round 1 playoffs!
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High School Lady Cru played CHEF at home for their last regular season game during which Jaycee McCrate scores her 201st point this season! Putting her in the 200 point club! Jaycee scored 6 points, Laekin put up 4 points going 4 for 4 at the free throw line and Kayltyn and Emme each added 2 points to the Lady Cru tally. Lady Arrows were victorious.
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Boys High school came out with a great win over the CHEF Arrows after losing to them in the Mingo Valley Tournament a couple of weeks ago. It was a close game. Crusaders were in the lead most of the 1st half. Chef pulled ahead with 4 minutes left in the game. A rebound by Hayden K and a score by Alex cuts the lead by the Arrows to 2. A steal by Jayden Bacon and a score by Jacob ties it up. After a missed free throw by the Arrows, Abe Lange goes after the rebound, knocking it lose and to Alex. Alex makes the assist to Jacob Cowan who scores a 3 pointer to put the Crusaders in the lead. Cowan later knocks down a freethrow to secure the win. Alex scored 14 points and had 5 rebounds, Jacob also scored 14 points and had 4 rebounds, Hayden K put up 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, Hayden C knocked down 8 points and had 3 rebounds and Brand added 4 points and pulled 6 rebounds. Crusaders were victorious 51-46.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
In the 2nd Round of the HCAA tournament, our middle school Lady Cru faced #3 seed Lakewood. Lakewood took an early lead as the Lady Cru struggled to put the ball in the hoop. Down by 15 at half, the Lady Cru came out strong and Lakewood didn't score a single point in the 3rd quarter as the Lady Cru cut their lead to 7. Lady Cru again outscored Lakewood in the final quarter, but it wasn't enough, and Lakewood advances to the final 18-27. Emme scored 7 points, had 16 rebounds and 3 steals; Isabell scored 6 points, had 2 rebounds and 6 steals; Laekin put up 4 points, brought down 6 rebounds, and pulled 5 steals, Jainee had 2 rebounds and a steal and Braylynn grabbed a rebound. Great season Lady Cru!
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Middle school boys kicked off their HCAA tournament as the underdog and put up quite a fight vs. the number 1 seed, Gospel Light. At half the Crusaders were down by 12 but closed the gap to 1 point at the end of the 3rd quarter. Gospel Light came out victorious 33-39. Nass scored 12 points, Braun & Keller 6, Canseco 4, Watts & Martin 2 and Lange 1. point.
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Middle school girls as the #2 seed for 2A class of HCAA tournament faced #7 Life Christian. Lady Cru dominated the entire game winning 46-2. Isabella led with 16 points, Emme had 13, Laekin scored 12, Jainee put up 4 points and Braylynn knocked down a free throw.
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High school Lady Cru, for their 1st game of the Mingo Valley Tournament, takes on the #1 seed of the tournament, Destiny Christian, on Friday, January 23. Destiny came out with a press that the Lady Cru broke with ease but resulted in turnovers down the court, giving Destiny an early lead. Lady Cru battled but struggled to score until the 4th quarter, adding a press of their own and finally adding a bit more to the scoreboard. Jaycee led the team in scoring with 8 points, Hayley scored 7 points, Emme put up 5 points, and Laekin added 3 points to the Lady Cry tally. Final score 21-57.
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Middle School Lady Cru took on NOAH, coming out victorious for the 2nd time against the Lady Jaguars this season 41-23. Emme was high scorer for the Lady Cru with 15 points, Laekin scored 12 points, Isabella put up 8 points, Jainee knocked down 5 points.
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Middle school boys also took on NOAH, but a different team than they faced earlier this season, this time much better match up, the game was tied at half time. Crusaders pull out the win 38-31. Nass was lead scorer with 21 points. Canseco put up 7 points, Braun and Martin knocked down 3 points, Keller and Lange each scored 2 points.
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High School Boys played Mingo Valley for their first game in the Mingo Valley Tournament. Mingo Valley came out victorious, Crusaders 42, MVC 57.
In the 2nd round of the Mingo Valley Tournament, High School Lady Cru faced Crossover Prep. Crossover Prep was victorious the last 2 times these two teams played, but Lady Cru was ready for a change and came out the winner 42-21. Jaycee knocked down 16 points, Hayley scored 11 points, Laekin put up 10 points, and Jainee added 3 to the Lady Cry tally. They will face McClain at 1 pm tomorrow at Rhema for the consolation game.
High school boys faced Chef in their 2nd round game. Crusaders started ahead but CHEF came back for the win 47-55.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
In the 2nd Round of the HCAA tournament, our middle school Lady Cru faced #3 seed Lakewood. Lakewood took an early lead as the Lady Cru struggled to put the ball in the hoop. Down by 15 at half, the Lady Cru came out strong and Lakewood didn't score a single point in the 3rd quarter as the Lady Cru cut their lead to 7. Lady Cru again outscored Lakewood in the final quarter, but it wasn't enough, and Lakewood advances to the final 18-27. Emme scored 7 points, had 16 rebounds and 3 steals; Isabell scored 6 points, had 2 rebounds and 6 steals; Laekin put up 4 points, brought down 6 rebounds, and pulled 5 steals, Jainee had 2 rebounds and a steal and Braylynn grabbed a rebound. Great season Lady Cru!
Middle school boys kicked off their HCAA tournament as the underdog and put up quite a fight vs. the number 1 seed, Gospel Light. At half the Crusaders were down by 12 but closed the gap to 1 point at the end of the 3rd quarter. Gospel Light came out victorious 33-39. Nass scored 12 points, Braun & Keller 6, Canseco 4, Watts & Martin 2 and Lange 1. point.
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Middle school girls as the #2 seed for 2A class of HCAA tournament faced #7 Life Christian. Lady Cru dominated the entire game winning 46-2. Isabella led with 16 points, Emme had 13, Laekin scored 12, Jainee put up 4 points and Braylynn knocked down a free throw.
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High school Lady Cru, for their 1st game of the Mingo Valley Tournament, takes on the #1 seed of the tournament, Destiny Christian, on Friday, January 23. Destiny came out with a press that the Lady Cru broke with ease but resulted in turnovers down the court, giving Destiny an early lead. Lady Cru battled but struggled to score until the 4th quarter, adding a press of their own and finally adding a bit more to the scoreboard. Jaycee led the team in scoring with 8 points, Hayley scored 7 points, Emme put up 5 points, and Laekin added 3 points to the Lady Cry tally. Final score 21-57.
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Middle School Lady Cru took on NOAH, coming out victorious for the 2nd time against the Lady Jaguars this season 41-23. Emme was high scorer for the Lady Cru with 15 points, Laekin scored 12 points, Isabella put up 8 points, Jainee knocked down 5 points.
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Middle school boys also took on NOAH, but a different team than they faced earlier this season, this time much better match up, the game was tied at half time. Crusaders pull out the win 38-31. Nass was lead scorer with 21 points. Canseco put up 7 points, Braun and Martin knocked down 3 points, Keller and Lange each scored 2 points.
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High School Boys played Mingo Valley for their first game in the Mingo Valley Tournament. Mingo Valley came out victorious, Crusaders 42, MVC 57.
In the 2nd round of the Mingo Valley Tournament, High School Lady Cru faced Crossover Prep. Crossover Prep was victorious the last 2 times these two teams played, but Lady Cru was ready for a change and came out the winner 42-21. Jaycee knocked down 16 points, Hayley scored 11 points, Laekin put up 10 points, and Jainee added 3 to the Lady Cry tally. They will face McClain at 1 pm tomorrow at Rhema for the consolation game.
High school boys faced Chef in their 2nd round game. Crusaders started ahead but CHEF came back for the win 47-55.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
High School Lady Cru travel to Bradford for a good game on Tuesday, January 28. Lady Cru fought hard with just 1 sub. The Lady Cru were down by 9 at half but cut the lead to 2 points but the Lady Lions ended up victorious 23-32. Jaycee scored 10 points, Hayley 6, Emme 5, and Elyse 2. Middle school girls dominated at Tulsa Adventist winning 39-3. Isabella scored 17 points, Laekin 14, and Jainee 6.
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High school boys also played at Tulsa Adventist on Tuesday, January 28 and came out victorious 76-36. Alex was leading scorer with 25 points and had 1 rebound, Landon put up 20 pts. and pulled down 5 rebounds, Jaden 8 pts. 4 rebounds, Jacob 7 pts and 4 rebounds, Brandt 4 pts. and 8 rebounds, Elijah 6 pts. and 2 rebounds, Hayden K had 4 pts and was leading rebounder with 7, Abe had 2 pts. and 2 rebounds.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Two of our 4 Crusader teams came out victorious versus Wright Christian for Senior Night on Tuesday, January 21, and all teams played hard and well.
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Middle school Lady Cru beat the Lady Wildcats for the 2nd time this season 30-28. Laekin was leading scorer with 12, Isabella put up 11 points, Jainee added 3 points to the Lady Cru tally and Emme and Rori each scored 2 points.
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Middle school boys had a tough loss 23 - 36. Nass lead the team with 6 points, Watts, Canseco, Keller and Braun each scored 4 and Martin added 1 more to the tally.
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High School Lady Cru also suffered a loss to the Lady Wildcats. Emme with 13 points was high scorer, Jaycee put up 4 points, Hayley and Laekin had 2 points.
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Boys High School came out with the win over the Wildcats also for the 2nd time this season 44-37. Jacob led the team in scoring with 15 points and had 6 rebounds. Hayden C scored 14 points and had 5 rebounds. Brandt put up 6 points and pulled down 9 rebounds. Alex added 6 points and 4 rebounds and Hayden K. despite playing only 3 quarters due to foul trouble scored 3 points and led the team in rebounds with 10.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Middle school Lady Cru came out on top over Mingo Valley Christian winning 29-24 on Friday, January 17. Emme was leading scorer with 12 points, Laekin knocked down 9 points and Jainee added 8 more points.
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Middle school boys suffered a loss 18-48 but were right there with the Eagles in the first quarter and then just struggled to get the basket to go in. Isaiah C was leading scorer with 8 points, Isaiah N put up 6 points and Dillan B added 4 points to the Crusader score.
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High school Lady Cru played hard, outscoring the Lady Eagles in the 2nd quarter but the Lady Eagles were victorious 25-45. J. McCrate was leading scorer with 16 points, H. Hughes put up 5 points and L. Officer and J. Cowan each added 2 points to the score.
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High school boys gave the Eagles good competition, coming within 1 point near half time. The Eagles finished the game on top winning 60-43. Brandt lead the team in scoring with 11 points and had 7 rebounds. Hayden C put up 10 points and also had 7 rebounds. Hayden K. added 6 points and was leading rebounder with 10 boards. Alex added 4 points and 3 rebounds to the Crusader tally. Jacob had 3 points and 4 rebounds, Jaden and Landon each with 3 points & 2 reb, and Elijah with 2 pts and 2 rebounds. Was great effort by all Crusaders.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
A Crusader sweep versus Mercy Institute at Mercy on Tuesday, January 14. Middle Lady Cru again started off the night with a nice win 32-16. Laekin Officer as leading scorer with 14 points. Emme Conway scores 10 points, Jainee Cowan put up 5, Isabella Smith added 2 more and McKenna added a free throw point for the Lady Cru...
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Middle school boys came out hungry for a win and were gratified with a 36-17 Win. I. Nass was leading scorer with 17 points, I. Canseco put up 8, D Braun added 5 more, N Watts another 4 points and J Lange with 2 points.
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High Lady Cru also with the win 45-17. Jaycee McCrate was leading scorer with a personal best of 27 points. Emme Conway scores 8 points, Kaytlyn Flemming took a defensive charge and also added 4 points to the Crusader tally. Jainee Cowan scored 3 points and Laekin Officer put up 2 points.
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High school boys had a hard fight all 4 quarters after being down by 14 at half time, they came back to take a 2 point lead with a minute left in the game. Mercy scored in thr last 10 seconds and brought it back to a tie, pushing the game into overtime where the Crusaders secured the win!
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A Banuelos was leading scorer with 19 points. H Cowan was just behind him putting up 17 points and each had 2 rebounds. B Officer scored 7 points and was leading Rebounder with 12. J Cowan added 5 points and 2 rebounds and H Koepsel had 2 points and pulled down 8 rebounds.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Immanuel Crusader Middle School Lady Cru start off with a strong win over the Tulsa Adventist Eagles Winning 37-2. Jainee Cowan as leading scorer with 11 points and Emme Conway put up 10 points. Braylynn Shafer scored 5 points and Isabella Smith and Laekin Officer each added 4 points and Kaylee Wilson tallied 2 more points for the Lady Cru.
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No middle school boys or high school girls game.
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High School Boys had a victory as well. The Eagles put up a good fight in the first half but the Crusaders managed to pull away in the second half. A Banuelos was leading scorer with 19 points and also had 2 rebounds. H Koepsel scored 17 points and was leading rebounder with 14. H Cowan put up 12 points and pulled down 4 rebounds. L Nienhuis added 5 points and 2 rebounds and J Bacon 4 points and 1 rebound. Crusaders were victorious 62-44.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
In 1st game back from break, our Immanuel Crusaders took on Crossover Preparatory Academy Lions on Tuesday, January 7. Middle School Lady Cru came out strong winning 21-16. E Conway as leading scorer with 10 points and also led in rebounds with more than 8 rebounds. J Cowan scored 7 points and L Officer and I Smith each put up 2 points.
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Middle school boys played hard but struggled against the height and quickness of the Lions who scored 56 points to ILCA 26 points. Leading scorer for the Crusaders was I. Nass, scoring 21 points. N. Watts and I. Canseco each put up 2 points, and K Keller scored 1 point.
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High school Lady Cru came out hard and took an early lead, keeping CPA from scoring for the 1st part of the 1st quarter, but the Lady Lions came back and kept coming. After in injury to H Hughes, taking her out of the game, the Lady Lion's lead grew. Our Lady Cru never game up but the Lady Lions were victorious, winning 25-49. E Conway was leading scorer with 9 points, J McCrate and J Cowan each scored 6 points, and L Officer put up 2 points.
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High school boys also came out strong and in the lead but again the Lions came back just as strong. A very fast-paced and scrappy game, the Lions won 44-67. Listed is the top 5 scorers: H. Cowan as leading scorer with 17 points & also had 5 rebounds, A Banuelos put up 8 points and had 3 rebounds, B. Officer added 6 points and pulled down 6 rebounds. H. Koepsel scored a 3 pointer and led the team in rebounds with 8. J. Cowan had 5 points and 5 rebounds.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Crusaders were at home v. Club team, OK Flame on 12/16. Middle School Lady Cru fell just short after a good battle, scoring 22 points to OK Flame's 26. Cowan was the leading scorer with 8 points, Officer and Smith each with 5, and Conway put up 4 points.
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Although looking optimistic in the 1st quarter, Middle school boys, the Flame built their lead through the next 3, leaving Crusaders at 23 points and Flame with 45 points. Nass was the lead scorer with 15 points, Braun knocked down a 3, Watts & Canseco each put up 2 points, and Keller made a free throw.
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High school Lady Cru were competitive v the Lady Flame who had a some great shooters who hit 8 three point baskets. Lady Cru knocked down 4 of our own, but the victory went to the Flame 27-49. McCrate was the leading scorer with 11 points. Hughes put up 8 points, Conway 5, and Cowan 3 points. It was another close but tough game for the Crusader High School Boys v. Flame. Officer led in scoring with 14 points and was also the leading rebounder with 11.
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H Cowan scored 12 points and had 3 rebounds. J Cowan put up 10 points and pulled down 5 rebounds. Flame was victorious.....
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
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Our Crusaders traveled to Shawnee, OK, on Thursday, December 12, for games vs. Family of Faith Warriors. There is no middle school girls' game. Middle school boys worked hard against a full-court press that caused many turnovers that the Warriors Capitalized on, getting ahead in the 1st quarter. The Crusaders kept at it and played well, able to break the press. Final score was 33 - 51 in favor of the Warriors. Nass was the leading scorer with 13 points, Canseco put up 12 points, Braun & Watts each with 3 points, and Keller had 2 points.
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It was a good matchup in the High school girls' game. Our Lady Cru played a great game, getting an early lead only to lose it, but came back within 1 of the Lady Warriors at halftime with a buzzer-beater from backcourt swish by Jaycee McCrate. 2nd half was close, with the Lady Warriors tying it up at the end of the game, pushing into overtime. Elyse Wilson scored a free throw to put the Lady Cru up by 1. Lady Cru held the lead until a Lady Warrior put up a shot at the very last second of the game for the win, 24-25. McCrate led the Lady Cry with 9 points, Jainee Cowan scored 8, Wilson put up 3 points, and Hayley Hughes and Laekin Officer each had 2 points.
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High School Boys had a very physical and close game versus the Warriors. But the Warriors came out successful 56-63.Family Of Faith game stats:
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H Cowan. Was leading scorer and had 17 points and
5 rebounds. Banuelos knocked down 13 points and had 6 rebounds. J Cowan scored 12 points and had 7 rebounds. Officer put up 11 points and led the team in rebounds with 12.
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Blessings,
Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
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Middle School Crusaders played in the Holiday Classic at the Titan Center in Tulsa on Saturday, Dec 7. Both girls' and boys' teams played tough teams and lost both games. The Middle School boys' first game finished 25-43, with a guest player, BJ, scoring 13 points and Isaiah Nass and Canseco each putting up 6 points. In their second game, the boys' guest player BJ again was the leading scorer with 15, and Nass and Nate Watts each scored 4 points, finishing 23-33.
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Girls High School started the Claremore Festival Tournament Dec 5 - 7 with a win over Cornerstone Christian 57-10. Jaycee McCrate led the Lady Cru with a season-high 23 points. Jemma McCrate put up 10 points. Hayley Hughes scored 8 points, Jainee Cowan 5 points, and Emme Conway and Laekin Officer each scored 4 points.
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Boys High School also, in the Claremore Festival Tournament, had a nice win over Cornerstone 63-16....
The Boys High School Crusaders played Aspire for their second game in the Festival. They played them for the second time this season with improvement, down by only 10 at halftime. Aspire came out victorious 67-39.
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High School Lady Cru took on Claremore Christian for their second and final game of the Festival, with Claremore winning 9-48. Hayley Hughes was the leading scorer with 4 points. Kaytlyn Flemming scored her first points of the season, 3, and Elyse Wilson added 2 points to the tally.
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Boys' High School Crusaders fared a bit better again, CCS. The Crusaders were up by 1 point at halftime, and the score stayed close until the end, with Claremore sneaking in for the win 31-34. Jacob Cowan had a great game and was the leading scorer with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Alex Banuelos and Brand Officer each scored 7 points, and Officer pulled down 5 rebounds. Hayden Koepsel was the leading rebounder with 16 and scored 2 points. Jaden Bacon had 2 points and as many steals.
Blessings,
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Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
ILCA Crusaders take on the NOAH Jaguars on Tuesday, Dec 3.
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Middle School Girls Lady Cru started off strong and finished even stronger, winning 37-10. Jainee Cowan was the leading scorer with 10 points, Jemma McCrate put up 8 points, Emme Conway scored 7 points, & Laekin Officer, Braylynn Shafer, and Isabella Smith each had 4 points....
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The Middle School Boys played a tough game but lost 15-44 to Noah's A team. Kamdyn Keller was the leading scorer with 6 points, Will Watts had 4 points, Landon Wollett scored 3, and Nate Watts had 2 points.
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No High School Girls' game as NOAH does not have a high school girls' team.
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High School Boys had a tough game, Jaguars taking the lead in the 1st half. Crusaders came out strong to start the 2nd half, tied it up and then took the lead. NOAH however came back at the end winning 44-41 over the Crusaders. Hayden Cowan was the leading scorer for the Crusaders with 14 points. Alex Banuelos and Brandt Officer each scored 8 points, and Officer had 7 rebounds. Hayden Koepsel put up 6 points and led the team in rebounds with 8. Jacob Cowan added 4 points, and Jaden Bacon 2 points.
Blessings,
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Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
What an exciting night at ILCA Crusader Homecoming Night on Thursday, Nov 21! Homecoming court included Freshmen Kaytlyn Flemming, escorted by John Winston; Sophomores Lily Clark, escorted by Elijah Canseco; Juniors Jaycee McCrate, escorted by Alex Banuelos; and Homecoming Queen Hayley Hughes, escorted by Senior and Homecoming King Hudson Long.
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Middle School Lady Cru, now with a winning record, had a great night's win against the Crossover Prep Lady Lions. Our Lady Cru took the lead from the start and kept it the entire game, winning 28-11. Emme Conway, back after an injury, along with Jemma McCrate and Isabella Smith, each scored 6 points. Jainee Cowan and Laekin Officer each scored 4 points.
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The Lions came out with a strong press against our Middle School Boys, and although Isaiah Nass had a season record 20 points, the Lions came out with the win 30-49. Isaiah Canseco knocked down 5 points, Kamdyn Keller a 3-pointer, and James Lange added 2 points to the Crusader tally.
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The High School Lady Cru struggled to stop #5 on the Lady Lions, who scored all but 17 of their 51 points. Jaycee McCrate, with a season-high 14 points, was the Lady Cru's leading scorer. Hughes knocked down 5 points, and Conway added 4 more points to the Lady Cru score. The final score for the Lady Cru was 23, Lady Lions 51. High School Boys also had a tough time with the Lions press.
Blessings,
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Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Crusader Basketball takes on Owasso Prep Eagles on Tuesday, Nov 19.
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The middle school girls came out strong in the first quarter, scoring 13 points, ahead of the Lady Lions' 8 points. The Lady Lions pulled ahead by 1 at half. Lady Cru continued to play hard in the second half, but the Lady Lions pulled out the win 32-49.
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Middle School Boys also had a well-fought game. Both Crusaders and Lions knocked down several 3-point shots. Isaiah Nass led the team, scoring 9 points. Dillan Braun got fouled going to the hoop, scored the basket and 1, giving him 3 points. Kamdyn Keller had 6 points, and Wyatt Martin made the board with 2 points. Final score: Cru 20, Lions 45....
In the High school Girls game, the Lady Lions took an early lead. Our Lady Cru played a good game, scoring 10 points in the last quarter but couldn't quite catch the Lady Eagles. Jaycee McCrate led the team with 7 points, Jemma McCrate put in 5 point, Elyse Wilson and Laekin Officer each scored 4, Hayley Hughes and Jainee Cowan each added 3 points and Maggie Pilkington scored 2 points. E. Wilson had several great rebounds. McCrate, Kyah Braun, and Officer also at the boards and came down with the ball. Final score 65-28.
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High School Boys had a great game Brandt Officer with a season high of 22 points and 11 rebounds. Alex Banuelos also with a season high scoring 20 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Hayden Koepsel put up 8 points and brought down a season high of 16 rebounds. Jaden added 6 points. & 4 rebounds, Landon Neiuhaus 5 points and 5 rebounds and Abe Lange snuck on thr board with 2 points and 2 rebounds. Zach Brinkman made his Crusader Basketball debut playing his 1st varsity minutes. Crusaders dominated over the Lions 58-26.
Blessings,
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Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Three wins for ILCA Crusader basketball teams for their home opener versus the Mercy Institute Mustangs on 11/12/24. Middle School Lady Cru started off quite well scoring 31 points and only allowing 1 basket by the Lady Mustangs. The high scorer was 5th grader Isabella Smith with 13. Laekin Officer had 6, Jemma McCrate and Jainee Cowan each had 4 and McKenna Flemming had 2 points.
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The Middle School Boys continued their winning streak, winning 35-16. Isaiah Canseco led the scoring with 12, followed by Isaiah Nass with 7, Dillan Braun with 6, James Lange with 5, Kamdyn Keller with 3, and Nate Watts with 2.
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Each athlete on the High School Lady Cru team scored against the Lady Mustangs. Jaycee McCrate led with 13 points, 7th grader Jainee Cowan with 9, Hayley Hughes with 4, and Elyse Wilson, Maggie Pilkington, Kaytlyn Flemming, Jemma McCrate, Kaylee Wilson, and Laekin Officer each with 2 points. Lady Cru won 38 to 18.
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In the High School Boys game, the Mustangs took an early lead, and the Crusaders struggled to come back, but they never gave up and came back hard in the 2nd half. Crusaders came within 3 of the Mustangs but the Mustangs pulled off the win with a margin of 5 point: ILCA 56, MI 61. Brandt Officer again the leading scorer for ILCA with 22 points and also leading rebounder with 12 rebounds. Jaeden Bacon had 11 points and 4 rebounds and Hayden Koepsel and Hayden Cowan each had 8 points. Koepsel pulled down 8 rebounds while Cowan had 4. Alex Banuelos scored 7 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, Landon Nienhuis got on the board with 2 points and 2 rebounds, and Abe Lange scored 2 points and took 4 rebounds.
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Blessings,
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Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach
Middle School Girls came out after a tough week of no practices due to the weather and election to take on the Lady Lions of Owasso Preparatory Academy on Thursday, November 7th. Jemma McCrate scored 8 points, Jainee Cowan with 6 and Laekin Officer and Isabella Smith each had 2 points. Final Score in favor of the Lady Lions was 18-42. Middle School Boys also had a tough game but showed good ball control with minimum turnovers creating some good looking offense. Isaiah Nass scored 9 points, Nate Watts had 4, Landon Wollett scored a 3 pointer and Dillan Braun sunk 1 of his free throws. With some critical shots not falling, the Crusaders again fall to the Lions 17-37.
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High School Girls also showed the consequences of early season and lack of practice time. Kaytlyn Flemming forced a steal giving Jaycee McCrate 1 of her 2 steals. McCrate also had 5 points and 2 rebounds. Elyse Wilson attacked the boards and came up with 3 rebounds and 2 points. Jemma MCrate led the team with 8 rebounds and also had 5 points. Hailey Hughes came up with a rebound and 5 points of her own and Jainee Cowan lead the team with 6 points (both 3 pointers) and also a rebound. Lady Lions were again triumphant over our Lady Cru 23-78.
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The High School Boys had a great game, coming out strong and never letting up. Leading scorer was Alex Banuelos with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Brandt Officer close behind with 10 points, he had 5 steals and was leading rebounder with 12. Jaden Bacon had 7 points and 6 steals, Hayden Cowan 4points and 5 steals and Hayden Koepsel had 6 points and just behind Officer with 11 rebounds. Crusaders won 46-35.
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Blessings,
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Anna Braun
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy
Athletic Director
High School Girls Basketball Coach