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The Green Hornets youth basketball season ended at the beginning of March, with several teams earning championships.
Scrub Champions: 76ers
Head Coach: Lisa Decker
The Green Hornets’ scrubs basketball league culminated its 2024-2025 season with its annual championship game, which featured the 76ers and the Raptors. Although ultimately victorious, the 76ers had a season that was far from smooth sailing. After losing two of their first four games, the squad posted an undefeated record for the remainder of the regular season.
The playoffs too came with adversity. An early loss to the Hawks put the 76ers just one game away from elimination. Still, the team did not shy away from a challenge, winning seven straight losers’ bracket games to advance to the championship. In the end, after a back-and-forth contest in front of a rowdy crowd, the 76ers defeated the Raptors 45-37 and hoisted the championship banner, the second time in two years for players Cayden Decker and Dammy Adepoju.
Seventh/Eighth-Grade Champions: Celtics
Head Coach: Pete Buck
The Celtics showed great team chemistry throughout the season, according to head coach Pete Buck. “Every player contributed in the playoffs with either steals, rebounds, passes and/or points,” Buck said. “A great team effort that led the Celtics to the championship!”
Fifth/Sixth-Grade (A Bracket) Champions: Magic
Head Coach: Matt Briggs
Assistant Coaches: Craig Swanson and Bob Jones
The Magic won the fifth/sixth-grade championship title, thanks to a formidable defense that allowed the least number of points in the league. The win was the result of a collective team effort, with every player playing a vital role in the team's success. Their selflessness throughout the season created a strong, united team. The Magic excelled offensively as well, finishing at the top of the league in total points scored.
Fifth/Sixth-Grade (B Bracket) Champions: Bucks
Head Coach: Brian Wintermyer
As the saying goes, defense wins championships, and that was the case for the Bucks. The championship game saw the Bucks get rebounds, steals and numerous defensive stops. Contributions from every team member led to holding the opponent to 14 points, including zero points allowed in the second quarter. This was a theme carried throughout the season as the Bucks played in numerous one-score games, sealing victories with strong defensive efforts.
Third/Fourth-Grade (A Bracket) Champions: Wizards
Head Coach: Tim Milauskas
This was a special season for the Wizards. Half of the team had never played organized basketball before and the other half had limited experience. “We focused on playing solid defense and getting rebounds,” said head coach Tim Milauskas. “Every week, someone new stepped in to lead us in scoring, or rebounding, or playing great defense; everyone contributed to our success. We finished the season 10-0 because we played as a team, worked hard, and trusted one another. We couldn't be more proud of this group of boys!”
Third/Fourth-Grade (B Bracket) Champions: Spurs
Head Coach: Jason Carlin
The Spurs’ journey to success this season was a long and winding road. Their turning point came when the coaches delivered a game-changing lesson: Basketball isn’t just about taking shots — it’s about actually making them, and maybe even playing a little defense too.
“Once that clicked, it was a joy to watch the boys work hard, improve each week, and see their practice pay off on game day,” said head coach Jason Carlin. “The team's chemistry was undeniable, as they encouraged each other throughout the season. The ultimate reward? The pure joy on their faces when the final buzzer sounded in the championship game.”
Select Champions: Hornets
Coaches: Bill Trevillian and Chad Martin
The Green Hornets 11U A select boys basketball team captured the county championship against the undefeated No. 1 seed, Monsignor Slade. The Hornets were led by the exceptional point guard play of Wyatt Priem, James Dooley and Philip Norton. The guards played shutdown defense, ran crisp offensive sets and had several key steals for layups. The Hornets dominated the glass on both sides of the court with the physical play of Guy Massella Walker, Sullenger Martin, Sebastian Bethel and Leo Clary.
The Hornets’ perimeter shooters had key 3’s from behind the arch: Everett Trevillian sinking one in each half and Cole Herring splashing the go-ahead 3 with under two minutes left in the game. In the final moments, the team played with grit and composure, hitting key foul shots to secure the championship. It was a complete team victory with every player contributing to raising the trophy.
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