MT. VERNON, Ohio – The Cumberland Valley Christian Blazers wrapped up their boys basketball season by going 2-1 in the National Christian Schools Athletic Association tournament at Mount Vernon Nazarene University last weekend.

On Thursday, the Blazers defeated Heritage Classical Academy 81-30. The Blazers had balanced scoring, with Zack Mace netting 12 points along with eight rebounds; Nathan Minnier with 11 points,  five assists and three steals; Gage Brookens with 10 points and four steals; and Turner Egolf with nine points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals.

On Friday, the Blazers dropped a 48-40 decision to Oak Tree Christian Academy. Egolf had 26 points, four rebounds and six steals.

On Saturday, the Blazers won their division’s consolation game by beating Plants & Pillars, 49-42. Mace scored 17 points, Minnier 14 and Egolf 11.

The Blazers finished the season with a 6-18 record.

“I enjoy playing in this tournament because it gives our guys an opportunity to play against competition from different states and are on our level and we haven’t played before,” Blazers coach Austin Sanders said. “This year I felt we were seeded pretty low, but unfortunately, our season record wasn’t as good as it should have been.

“I was very pleased with the way we came out and played this weekend and, even though our season didn’t go as planned, I was proud of the way they finished their season. Our seniors were great leaders this year, and I’m excited to see what their future holds as they move on to bigger and better things. Now we shift our focus to the off-season and start to work on developing our team for 2025-26.”