Snapshots from the 2025 Homecoming basketball games against Summit Christian Academy!
This year, Barstow basketball faced off against Summit Christian Academy for Homecoming. After the C-Team game, the boys JV team took over the Varsity gym to play the Eagles led by Coach AJ and Coach Rob. The team and the crowd had great energy throughout the entire game, and despite the loss, the boys set the tone for the evening. Check below to see photos from their game!
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Coach Rob Kersee, Josh Bourke ’27, Daniel Brick ’28, Gray Passanisi ’27, Robert Waldeck ’27, and Soren Gupta ’26 on the bench (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Didi Chionuma ’26 shooting a three-pointer from the corner (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Robert Waldeck ’27 looking to pass (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Daniel Brick ’28 at point guard during the JV game (Betsi Waldeck ’25) -
Barak Alon ’26 shooting a free throw (Betsi Waldeck ’25).
The cheer team did a fantastic job keeping the crowd engaged throughout Homecoming night. They collaborated with the student hype band during breaks between quarters to cheer to Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” and put on a special performance during halftime of the girls varsity game! Barstow’s Knight Stars also had a fantastic performance, as per usual. Find photos of both groups and other miscellaneous ones below!
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The cheer team performing before the boys varsity game (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Ali Wood ’27, Mimi Wood ’26, and Avalee Flores ’27 cheering during halftime (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
The electrified student section (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Coach BJ and Coach Neil during the Hype Band’s performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
The Knight Stars’ performance (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Moira Fink ’25, Norah Culver ’27, and Alina Stribling ’25 cheering during halftime (Betsi Waldeck ’25).
Girls varsity shined on Homecoming night. Led by Coach Rodney Gilyard and Coach Sarah, Alex Dean ’26, Amillia Prochnow ’27, Talia Dreher ’27, Zeniyah Cooper ’27, Addi Huff ’28, and Naeema Banday ’28 gave it their all to add a win to their 5-7 record on one of the biggest nights of the season, and added to their winning streak. Considering everything the team has overcome so far this season, including coping with a six-person roster, the girls have every reason to celebrate the win. The Barstow community looks forward to supporting them through the end of their season and watching what else they can accomplish!
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Alex Dean ’26 shooting a three-pointer (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Amillia Prochnow ’27 taking the ball down the court (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Naeema Banday ’28 passing to Amillia Prochnow ’27 (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Addi Huff ’28 shooting a free throw (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Alex Dean ’26 with the save (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Niyah Cooper ’27 and Amillia Prochnow ’27 shooting a three (Betsi Waldeck ’25).
Following the girls’ win over, it was time for the boys varsity team to battle it out with the Eagles under the guidance of Head Coach BJ Watson and Coach Neil Watson. Barstow’s student section tried their best to fuel them to the win, but they unfortunately came up short. Despite this, the boys worked hard to show the community that they can be competitive with other big-name schools in the Crossroads Conference. During halftime, Homecoming representatives and senior Homecoming court members walked the red carpet in front of their peers. Seniors Alina Stribling and Cale Williams were crowned Homecoming King and Queen by Barstow alums Ellen Schuch Edgar ’05 and David Franz ’05!
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Will Carter ’25 shooting a layup (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Daniel Wang ’25 looking to pass (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Shya Zeldin ’27 taking it inside to shoot (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
J.T. Spence ’25 directing a pass (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Carson Matula ’25 shooting a three-pointer (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Angelo Gray ’27 making a move towards the basket (Betsi Waldeck ’25).
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Freshmen Homecoming Court representatives Addi Huff ’28 and JT Bjornson ’28 (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Junior Homecoming Court representatives Story Wright and Soren Gupta (Betsi Waldeck). -
Senior Homecoming Court representatives Meera Al-Rajabi and Shayan Ahmed (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Senior Homecoming Court representatives Moira Fink and Jackson Williams (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Senior Homecoming Court representatives Alina Stribling and Carson Matula (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Barstow alums Ellen Schuch Edgar ’05 and David Franz ’05 to crown Homecoming royalty (Betsi Waldeck ’25). -
Homecoming Queen Alina Stribling ’25 and Homecoming King Cale Williams ’25 (Betsi Waldeck ’25).
