Unity Christan's storied season ends with loss to Freeland in state finals
An injury and poor outside shooting were too much for the Crusaders to overcome in the state finals.
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An injury and poor outside shooting were too much for the Crusaders to overcome in the state finals.
Watch highlights as Joe Gormley scores a late winner to help Cliftonville beat Crusaders 1-0 in the Irish Premiership at Seaview.
Rockford Lutheran’s Cinderella postseason run ended Friday night. The Crusaders couldn’t keep pace with Johnsburg.

Mar. 4—For Northwest Christian, this year has been one defined by a difference of expectations. A year ago, the Crusaders embraced the underdog role and won the State 2B girls basketball tournament as a No. 8 seed. This year the Crusaders (22-1) enter the tournament as a No. 2 seed, and no longer do they have the element of surprise on their side. "We have most of our players returning, and we ...
Watch highlights from Glentoran vs Crusaders in the Irish Premiership

Greenbrier East just wrapped up its first undefeated regular season in 13 years. Greater Beckley Christian has its eyes on its first state tournament berth in 15 years. As always, there is so much on the line as the basketball calendar approaches March. There are still a few days of February to get through and the postseason isn’t waiting. Regional play for Classes A and AAA will begin ...
The ACT Brumbies achieved a stunning and historic victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch, with coach Stephen Larkham emphasizing the team will remain grounded after the win.
Cliftonville held off Crusaders to win an exciting north Belfast derby 5-2 in the Irish Premiership, while Glenavon beat Bangor.
Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney said he "wouldn't like to play against" striker Igor Rutkowski after he netted twice during their 2-0 victory over Crusaders at the Ballymena Showgrounds.
Ten weeks ago, when Glenavon were bottom of the table and 12 points adrift of Crusaders, not many would have believed that they would move out of the automatic relegation spot before the split, but…
BBC Sport NI looks at Glenavon's attempt at pulling off the great escape and Crusaders' recent slide as the two sides prepare to meet at Seaview in an Irish Premiership relegation six-pointer on Saturday.

The top-seeded Crusaders made a late push to secure their second consecutive North Non-Public A sectional title.
After 13 Michigan high school football seasons at the helm of the Muskegon Catholic, Steve Czerwon has decided it is time to step away from the Crusaders’ sidelines.

Larne extend their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership by beating Ballymena United, while Coleraine lose to Dungannon and Glentoran trounce Crusaders.

Feb. 25—It's a well-worn axiom that the third time is the charm, but there's no argument from the Flathead Valley Crusaders, who sprung the upset on local rival Stillwater Christian in the MCAA boys basketball title game Saturday in Great Falls. Jon Dannic scored 20 points and four other Crusaders added 12 points each in their 78-66 win over the Cougars, who came in with a 20-2 record that ...
Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton expressed great satisfaction after his side's 5-2 derby day victory over Crusaders, stating they 'got their rewards'.

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Ballymena United has moved three points clear of Crusaders in the Irish Premiership relegation play-off standings after a 2-0 victory over Declan Caddell's team.

Glenavon climb off the bottom of the Irish Premiership table with a 3-0 victory over Crusaders, who now occupy the automatic relegation spot.
Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton said that substitute Joe Gormely "had a feeling" before being introduced and scoring a 93rd minute winner against rivals Crusaders at Seaview.

"Keep going," Crusaders head coach Darnellia Russell told Nduka. "You're young, but they still look up to you."
Moeller's Gerry Faust Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five new members in May. Here's who the Crusaders will honor.
Riordan's senior tandem of Andrew Hilman and JP Pihtovs combined on the signature play of the Crusaders' 73-51 defeat of St. Ignatius at USF on Friday night.
The Lutheran Crusaders got a big night from two of their key seniors in a regional championship game against Winnebago.
Former Portadown title winner Philip Major says the lack of leadership is a worry for Crusaders, who lost Jarlath O'Rourke and Ross Clarke to Glentoran in January, and when says he fears for the Seaview side.
Watch highlights as Cliftonville beat Crusaders 5-2 in the Irish Premiership to gain the bragging rights from the north Belfast derby.
Exeter Chiefs sign versatile New Zealand back Dallas McLeod from Crusaders on a three-year deal for the 2026-27 season.