Sports

Reclaiming the Regional Title

Crusaders defeat the Vikings to win the regional championship

Byline photo of Liam Malone

Liam Malone, Staff reporter

March 4, 2026

Immediately, the team celebrates its regional win.

Immediately, the team celebrates its regional win.

On Friday Feb. 27, the Crusaders played the Fort Walton Beach Vikings at Bishop Kenny. The Crusaders won in a close game 54-53.

Junior Kathleen Crawley led the team with 26 points with seven three-pointers made. Freshman Shea Donovan led the team with seven rebounds and five assists.

Junior Kathleen Crawley shooter her second free throw against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings.

The players get ready to play defense against an out of bounds play against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings.

Junior Elle Deegan gets ready for the play to start against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings.

Freshman Shea Donovan walks up the court, preparing the upcoming play against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings.

Coach Mayer talks to his players on the court against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings.

Junior Kathleen Crawley with the ball, getting ready to make a move against the defender at the basketball game against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings.

Everyone on the bench watches and cheers on their teammates against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings.

The team poses for a photo with the trophy.

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