MARCH 31 – WAYNE, NJ – The Crusaders opened the 2026 season at Passaic County Tech on Tuesday, earning a 2-0 win with two close sets (25-21, 26-24).  George Azrumelashvili recorded 14 kills and 7 service points to pace BC.  Jose Ferreira finished with 10 kills and Benjamin Li had a terrific day with 8 service points and 26 assists.  Nicholas Auriemma (11 digs and 4 service points) and Jayden Choi (4 kills, 10 digs and a pair of service points) were key contributors as well.
 

PLAYER	K	B	D	A	SP	ACES
Logan Sarza #12	0	0	7	0	1	0
Jayden Choi #15	4	0	10	0	2	0
Benjamin Li #18	0	0	6	26	8	1
George Azrumelashvili  #28	14	1	4	1	7	2
Michael Tremarco #31	0	0	1	0	0	0
Nicholas Auriemma #32	0	0	11	0	4	1
Andrew Coyne #5	1	1	2	0	0	0
Jose Ferreira #8	10	1	0	0	0	0
Totals:	29	3	41	27	22	4