Their two year record is 24 and 1, and yes, you read it correctly. El Dorado Christian Junior High Lady Buffalo’s and their Coach Craig Johnson has had an amazing season to say the least. Almost two months ago to the day, they started what would become a fast-paced, big score season. They began on the road with Overland Christian in early November, followed by Christian Learning Center, Clinton Christian Academy; Heartland Christian and good friends Show-Me Christian; they won every game. December dealt the Lady Buffalos with tough games against Plaza Heights Christian and Center Place Restoration School in Independence; but they kept winning. Hard work, hours of free throws and 3-point shots, led these nine to the Feb. 5, JH MoKan Tournament Championship game. The ironic twist to the season; their first game in November was against OCS; and the final Championship match-up had come full circle; the Lady Buffalo’s were fighting for first against OCS (Overland Christian School). Each team played hard, but at the buzzer, Coach Johnson and his Lady Buffalo’s had won the first place trophy at the 2022 JH MoKan Conference Tournament! Hence the #1’s.
Pictured; front row; Siena Hammond, Alayna Gingerich, Grace Hubbard and Aleta Lyness. Back row: JH Head Coach, Pastor Craig Johnson, Madison Shipp, Rowan Johnson, McKenzie Cole, Brookelyn Williams and Kaidyn Asmus. Inserted photo; ECS Lady Buffalo Manager, Bennett Johnson.
HUBBARD AWARDED 2ND TEAM ALL TOURNAMENT AWARD – El Dorado Christian School 7th grader, #25-Isaac Hubbard was awarded 2nd Team All Tournament honors at Overland Christian School in Overland Park, Kansas on Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2022. ECS Junior High basketball coach, Pastor Steve Altheide stated that, “Isaac put in the time and worked hard; I’m really proud of him.” Isaac Hubbard is pictured with his coach, Pastor Steve Altheide.
RHODES AWARDED 1ST TEAM ALL TOURNAMENT AWARD – Eighth grader, #34 Isaiah Rhodes won top honors at the 2022 Junior High Mokan Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 5, at Overland Christian School. Isaiah was awarded 1st Team All Tournament; his Coach, Pastor Steve Altheide was, “…very proud of Isaiah…he and the entire team worked hard all season.” Pictured is Isaiah Rhodes and his Coach, Steve Altheide. Photo by ECS Athletic Director, Mrs. Becky LeeMasters.
ECS SHIPP AND JOHNSON 1ST TEAM ALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS – El Dorado Christian Coach Craig Johnson & the JH Lady Buffalo’s had an outstanding 2021-22 season. Coach Johnson stated that, “The girls gave everything they had…great defense, tight passes, hustle…so proud of each one of them!” Not only did they have an undefeated season, the JH Lady Buffalo’s won 1st place in the 2022 JH MoKan Conference Tournament. In addition to bringing home gold; four players won top honors at the tournament in Overland Park, Kansas on Saturday, Feb. 5. Pictured with their Coach, Craig Johnson; ECS eighth graders; 1st Team All Tournament award winner, #5, Madison Shipp (far left), and 1st Team All Tournament award winner, #13, Rowan Johnson (center).
ECS COLE AND WILLIAMS 2ND TEAM ALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS – Lady Buffalo’s Coach, Craig Johnson (far right) is extremely proud of his players. Not only did they have an 11-0 season; there were four Lady Buffalos who won top honors at the 2022 MoKan JH Finals at Overland Christian School on Saturday, Feb. 5. The two awards winners; ECS seventh graders, #3 McKenzie Cole and her teammate, #12 Brookelyn Williams (center) each won the honor of 2nd Team All Tournament. What a way to end the season!?!
Photo by A.D. Mrs. Becky LeeMasters
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