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(by Dr. Laseanda Wesson)

MEMBER Spirit Academy Warriors continue to lead the league. The 16U girls team is red-hot! They are undefeated this season. The varsity boys lost their first league game this week to the league defending champions. The 16U boys team won two out of three games this week, bringing to 3-3 for the season. The boys 14U also lost their first league this season. The teams are improving every week. It will be exciting to see them really take off in tournament season. Congratulations to the Jersey Mike's Weekly Warriors: David, Anderson, Caleb, Caedmon, Kadence, and Lily!

(by @East Coast Buzz)

North Texas United defeats Feast Basketball 101-76 to win the 2020 Space City Jam B18U title. Isaiah Jones with 31/6 3s John Shelton with 18 Nate Shelton with 10/10 rebounds @Cab Martin with 9 Aaron Paulukaitis with 8/jam. Isaiah Jones unanimous all-tourney and John Shelton all-tourney. #ECBuzz!

(by @East Coast Buzz)

Syracuse Lady Eagles The future is bright for the Lady Eagles: Katie Hayden (K), Reagan Grainger (2nd) and Ainsley Grainger (4th) combined for 21 points today at Upward basketball. #ECBuzz!

(by @East Coast Buzz)

NCC Warriors basketball senior day. (missing Robert Wheeler and family).

(by @East Coast Buzz)

Lowcountry Wildcats Congratulates Kobey Morris #00 for joining the 1000 Point Club on 1-11-2020! #ECBuzz!

(by National Desk)

MEMBER Victors Homeschool Sports Basketball seniors, class of 2020

(by @East Coast Buzz)

South Charlotte Thunder - Great wins for both #ThunderJV and #ThunderVarsity on the road vs Rockingham Rage #ECBuzz!

(by @East Coast Buzz)

Milestone! CVHAA girls hang on to beat Steward 42-36 to bring home the Steward Invitational championship. All tournament selections: MVP Kristin Mentzer (16 pts), Kaylie Goad (14 pts), and Clay Poston (8 pts). Goad crossed the 1500 point mark as well. #ECBuzz

(by @East Coast Buzz)

St. Louis Blue Knights Varsity Boys Knights take 1st in the MSHSAA Calvary Lutheran Tournament.

(by @East Coast Buzz)

Lowcountry Wildcats (Bloomingdale, GA) Lowcountry Wildcats JV and Varsity Boys get wins tonight over the Coastal Hurricanes! JV 26-21, Varsity 72-54. So thankful for our Lady Wildcats for a hard fought game, even with players missing tonight.

(by @East Coast Buzz)

MEMBER Loudoun County Patriots varsity girls are the Oriole Classic CHAMPIONS and faced the Maryland School for the Deaf. The ladies played an amazing game that ended in a 49-41 victory. Huge shout out to Elly Kuzma who made the tournament MVP - this following 5 stitches in her mouth after a hard foul in Friday night’s game! Also, shout outs go to Abriel Thrash and Lauren Rohrer who made the All Tournament team. #ECBuzz!

The varsity guys came in second place to the MSD varsity guys. We are proud of how our guys never slowed down - even scoring more points than MSD in the second half! Special shoutout to Sebastian Starry and Jayden Thrash for making the All Tournament Team.

(by @EastCoastBuzz)

CVHAA Patriots defeat St. Gertrude 46-41 in the Gator Classic championship. Kaylie Goad had 16 pts, Clay Poston 10 pts, Hannah Coley 12 reb. Goad and Wiggins make All-tourney team, Poston voted MVP. #ECBuzz!

(by @EastCoastBuzz)

Syracuse Lady Eagles (NY) are Champions of the North Spencer Christmas tournament beating Faith Fellowship today 74 to 46. Four players finished in double figures. Kate had a double/double with 29 points and 10 assists. #ECBuzz

(by East Coast Buzz)

South Wake Sabres The Sabres had their annual alumni game night. It was really nice to see so many of their former players. Look at those banners! #ECBuzz!

(by Jeff Keller, Final Shot Photography)

Lighthouse Eagles The Lighthouse Eagles and New Life Storm are, in many ways, the UNC/Duke of North Carolina Homeschool basketball. Year after year these teams come ready to play and typically pack out the gym. It is a good spirited long-standing rivalry with both organizations "just down the road" from each other. Tuesday night was no exception. Here are a couple images from the night... full galleries

These teams bring the same energy and success to East Coast Nationals every year!

(by Valley Alumni)

MEMBER Front Royal Homeschool - a great Alumni Night in Front Royal featuring Alums from the most famous homeschool group in the Shenandoah Valley. Highlights included Women alum vs current varsity girls team, Men alum vs current varsity boys team and finished up with split squad games. (P/C Sarah Rittgers and Dawn Kennedy)

(by Dr. Laseanda Wesson)

MEMBER Spirit Christian Academy Congratulations to the Spirit Christian Academy Jersey Mike's players of the game December 13, 2019. Way to go team! *Not pictured JVG player.

(by @EastCoastBuzz) PCHA Eagles Varsity are the 2019 Defender Invitational Border War Tournament Champions after going 3-0 against three very good teams from 3 different states. The competition this year was great!

Tracking the DMI Border Battle in Iowa (Dec 13-14)

(by National Desk)

Aggieland Panthers 10-U boys finished 1st at the Fallbrook Holiday Classic!

(by @EastCoastBuzz) Carolina Mustangs team is learning week by week, and day by day, how to put the pieces together in order to reach their full potential. Last night was a huge step in the right direction. Looking to move on from some tough games and looking to revenge a loss from last year, the lady Mustangs traveled to compete against St. David’s. From start to finish, the Mustangs battled hard and made their families, friends, teammates, and coaches proud! When the final buzzer sounded, the Mustangs were celebrating with a 45-32 win over St. David’s. #ECBuzz...

(by East Coast Buzz) South Wake Sabres (NC) hosted South Australia Country team tonight. Sabres came out on top 69-44. #ECBuzz

(by National Desk)

Echo Girls Basketball (OK) - Three-Peat Champions of the Harvest Hills Tournament

(by National Desk) North Texas United Hard-fought 67-63 win over a determined Covenant Christian squad to win the Trinity Valley School 2019 Shootout. #ECBuzz!

(by National Desk) CVHAA Patriots (VA) : Congratulations to senior Emma Gilcrist for scoring her 1000th point Wednesday vs. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot! #TheyPlayHere #ECBuzz!

(by National Desk)

Lincoln Eagles Rocky Mountain Invitational Champions

(by National Desk)

MEMBER Wichita Defenders 12-U Boys basketball team.

(by Lighthouse Sports)

Lighthouse Eagles Another strong performance by the Varsity Boys as they hosted Iron Academy in a home barn burner! It was a tight game right down to the final seconds until Lighthouse pulled away with some clutch play at just the right times! Surely playing a role in the outcome were the LH Sports Cheerleaders who were there to provide extra energy! Congrats to all. The LH teams will be battling the South Wake Sabres at home on Saturday. #ECBuzz. (courtesy Final Shot Photography)

HFC Warriors Traejon Davis signed Letter on Intent to Fort Hayes State University.

(by National Desk)

MEMBER NOAH Jags Senior Mallory Beasler #14 of the NOAH Jaguars was recognized tonight for scoring her 1,000 career point!

(by Rick Weitz) Former Loudoun County Patriot , Connor Weitz, sinks the buzzer beater for Patrick Henry College to beat VMI Club 63-61.

(by National Desk)

MEMBER State Line Rush at the Food City Thanksgiving Classic #ECBuzz. Congratulations to Aden & Beth for being selected to the All Tournament Team.

(by Dr. Laseanda Wesson)

MEMBER Spirit Academy Athletics (CA) Their amazing varsity boys basketball team worked hard during the summer and fall. They started with many, but there was only a select few that committed to each other, committed to the coaches, and committed to themselves. It's going to be an awesome season! #committed | #back2basics | #relentless | #WeRtheWestWarriorsHS

(by Final Shot Photography) Lighthouse Eagles - FSP was in the House" at Wake Christian Academy Tuesday night as the came visiting and returned home 2-0! Both VG and VB played well and came out on top at the final buzzers. The VB, down by 13 at the half, steamed back, took the game into OT, and claimed victory in the last exciting few ticks of the clock! Congrats Eagles! Here are a few shots from the games (more to come later).

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MEMBER HRK Eagles Girls Varsity won 1st at the KTA Tournament

(by ~|~|~ National PULSE ~|~|~) Syracuse Lady Eagles travel to Albany and beat Hudson Valley Rocks 56 to 28. #ECBuzz.

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MEMBER Coastal Hurricanes East Coast Basketball action as Coastal Hurricanes with varsity wins at Low Country Wildcats. Wildcats JV were victorious. #ECBuzz.

(by National Desk)

Reno County Sabres Varsity Girls win Heartland Homeschool Classic Championship over North Metro 57-25. They were led by Paityn Anderson and Lianna Washington with 18 points each!!

Tracking the 2019 HEARTLAND Homeschool Classic

(by National Desk)

Surry Runnin' Patriots Varsity Girls tip-off at Alamance Christian School. #ECBuzz!

(by National Desk)

Cincinnati Trailblazers' Anne Wheeler signs to play basketball for the Cedarville University Yellow Jackets.

(by National Desk) Weatherford Express Bethesda Tip-Off Classic Champions!! All tournament Trista Yeary and Abigail Tyer. MVP Courtney Hendrick.

(by National Desk)

CHSA Wolverines (TX) another win! 1st place in the Constellation Bracket Audie and Nathan who were MVP winners at this Calvary Episcopal Prep Tournament in Richmond.

(by National Desk)

MEMBER Cap City Warriors (VA) varsity boys (and MS) get wins at their home openers against Brunswick Academy #ECBuzz!

(by National Desk)

Surry Runnin’ Patriots (NC) dropped a hard-fought game at home vs Triad Baptist by a score of 62-52. Joshua Bunke led all scorers with 15 points, and Nathan Mabe and Troy Lowell achieved the coveted “double double” with 11 points/11 rebounds and 11 points/10 rebounds respectively. Drew Morris made four players in double figures as he added 11 points off the bench.. #ECBuzz!

(by National Desk)

Syracuse Lady Eagles(NY) played their third and final pre-season scrimmage against Syracuse United AAU team. Great night of fun and competition. #ECBuzz!

(by National Desk )

Houston Homeschool Mavericks a GREAT night of homeschool basketball against the Lake Houston Conquerors for the 12u, 14u, and 16u boys.

(by National Desk )

Fort Wayne Guard young guns showcasing at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons

(by Spirit Christian Academy)

The Spirit Christian Academy Warriors of Tustin, California began practice last week. The Warriors are gearing up for another amazing season of basketball. The Frosh/Soph and Varsity boys teams played in a competitive fall league. The teams participated in their first ever Division 1 league, competing against nationally recognized teams in the Trinity league such as Mater Dei, Santa Margarita, Servite, and Orange Lutheran.

The Spirit Academy Warriors will host a two day tournament Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2020. The Western District Homeschool Tournament will feature the "best in the west."

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(by National Desk)

HSAA Varsity girls take 1st place in the Dasche tournament

(by National Desk)

Ethan Cooper , Benton Bucks, great night in Syracuse as they celebrated Ethan Cooper joining the 1,000 point club. Ethan broke 1,000 points for his Varsity career in the Bucks championship win over Columbus in the Tip Off Classic in Lafayette October 26th