DECEMBER 19 – CORAL SPRINGS , FL – Michigan State commit Julius Avent led the way with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists as fourteen Crusaders contributed to a 71-42 victory over Stranahan High School, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

     Junior Alex Mazzella had another fine game with 12 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds.  Brandon McMillon grabbed 6 rebounds to go along with his 11 points.  Junior transfer Kieran Quinn dropped a pair of three-pointers, joined by Mazzella and Avent.  Center Luka Kuqo deposited 4 field goals and Jahlil Owusu and Jaden Brown each scored a half-dozen.

     The Crusaders advance to the Tournament Semifinal vs. Corner Canyon (UT) at 5:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
 

TEAM	1	2	3	4	FINAL
Bergen Catholic (3-0)	21	16	24	10	71
Stranahan (FL) (5-7)	14	7	16	5	42

 

PLAYER	2PT	3PT	FTM	FTA	PTS	REB	ASST	BLK	STL
Julius Avent	4	2	2	3	16	5	4	1	0
Shane Jacobs	0	1	1	2	4	2	0	0	0
Marcus Brown	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0
Alex Mazzella	3	2	0	1	12	4	7	0	2
Zack Behrens	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0
Jake Behrens	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
Jaden Brown	1	1	1	2	6	1	2	0	0
Sean Forbes	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0	0
Jahlil Owusu	3	0	0	0	6	1	2	0	2
Brandon McMillan	2	1	4	5	11	6	0	0	1
Luka Kuqo	4	0	0	0	8	2	1	0	0
Owen Wucherpfennig	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Logan Sarza	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1
Kieran Quinn	0	2	0	0	6	3	0	0	0
Totals:	18	9	8	13	71	30	22	1	7