Montel Tate

The Varsity Crusaders were in action early Saturday afternoon, going up against TRINIITY CATHOLIC in the 5th place match-up at this season's "EARLY SEASON CHENEY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT" @ Cheney HS. The outcome for the Varsity and Jr. Varsity boys was positive! The Varsity secured 5th with a 58-31 victory. Congrats to Coach Newman and the squad, their first win of this young season and JV Boys, also with a win over TRINITY CATHOLIC 45-32. Congrats to Montel Tate as well, for his selection to the ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM!

SCORING

The Crusaders jumped out early on Mulvane and had the opportunity in the 2nd qtr for a 3 TD lead, but it wasn't to be. That drive was halted, Mulvane scored and scored again to knot it at 20 at the half. Opportunities presented themselves in the 2nd half, but in the end, Mulvane would outscore and outplay the Crusaders for the 40-26 Week 8 victory, advancing to a 6-2 record, the Crusaders, 2-5. Scoring for Wellington was Montel Tate (twice), Cope Henry, and RJ Clift, all on passing plays from either Dusty Bannister or Malachi Rogers.