The four Gateway teams that went to the state basketball finals in early February all came home with place trophies! The JV teams finished first and third. The varsity teams won second and fourth place. There were nearly 40 players and coaches and a host of family and friends who made the trip to the tournament.
Thoughts from Drew Burton - "As we left the tournament and I reflected on the 36-hours or so that we had with our students over the weekend, the one thing that was so clear to me was the tremendous teaching opportunities that arose throughout the weekend. Our coaches and chaperones had countless conversations with the players, collectively and individually, to talk about God’s character and His plan for their lives. We also had several opportunities to challenge the guys about personal character issues they were struggling with. From the ride to and from the tournament, to our "living together" in the hotel and, without question, the times we shared in the locker room and on the court, the entire experience was such a blessing from start to finish. These young men will be forever impacted by this one experience and it will serve as a common ground that we will draw from in our ongoing ministry with the students."
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