DECEMBER 20 – CORAL SPRINGS , FL – For the first time this season, the Crusaders faced in-game adversity, falling behind 18-9 after the first quarter and 37-27 at half, but strong second half led BC to the final of the Kreul Classic with a 65-58 victory over Corner Canyon (UT) on Saturday evening.
   
     Junior guard Jahlil Owusu, Julius Avent and Jaden Brown all scored 16 points to tie for the game high.  Owusu scored 10 of his 16 in the first half, helping BC keep pace with the  Alex Mazzella scored six and Kieran Quinn added 5 points.

     The Crusaders will take on Coral Glades (FL) Cougars on Monday, December 22, 2025 in the championship game.

TEAM	1	2	3	4	FINAL
Bergen Catholic (4-0)	9	18	19	19	65
Corner Canyon (7-5)	18	19	12	9	58

PLAYER	2PT	3PT	FTM	FTA	PTS
Julius Avent	4	2	2	2	16
Marcus Brown	1	0	0	0	2
Alex Mazzella	3	0	2	2	8
Jaden Brown	2	2	6	10	16
Sean Forbes	0	0	0	0	0
Jahill Owusu	8	0	0	0	16
Brandon McMillan	0	0	2	4	2
Luka Kuqo	4	0	0	0	8
Kieran Quinn	1	1	0	0	5
Totals:	23	5	12	18	65

     GAME NUMBER 1,750!  The game vs. Corner Canyon was the 1,750th game in Crusader Basketball History.  BC has won 1,234 games since the program's inception and has lost only 516.  Congratulations to ALL CRUSDADERS who have contributed to this outstanding .705 winning mark!