In a heartwarming display of community spirit, multiple high school basketball teams gathered for sending off celebrations as they prepare for state championships in Hershey. The Bishop McCort Lady Crushers, crowned 2025 District Class 2A champions, received their sendoff on Wednesday morning, brimming with excitement and anticipation for the state title.
Team captain Cami Beppler shared her heartfelt emotions during the sendoff, saying, “It’s literally amazing. We have five buses coming to Hershey. It’s crazy that like 200 kids are going to be in the student section cheering us on, and it means everything to me honestly and to our team and our school.” The Lady Crushers consist of a mix of students, including 5 freshmen, 4 sophomores, 4 juniors, and 4 seniors.
Later that day, the Berlin girls’ basketball team also celebrated a sendoff after winning their third consecutive District 5 championship and boasting an impressive 25-game winning streak. The team’s departure was marked with a police escort, showcasing the support from local first responders.
Senior Kira Milburn expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming community support, stating, “It’s just been an amazing journey. Everybody has worked so hard to get here and they haven’t given up. It’s just amazing how supporting our entire community is; our whole town is coming in here and all the kids at the school love it.”
The two teams previously faced off in December, with Berlin winning that regular season matchup. As they head towards the highly-anticipated girls’ Class 2A state title game set for noon on Thursday, both teams carry the hopes of their communities with them.
Multiple high school basketball teams, including the Bishop McCort Lady Crushers and Berlin, received spirited community sendoffs as they prepare for state championships in Hershey. Cami Beppler expresses her gratitude for the support; Berlin’s Kira Milburn reflects on their journey. Both teams are filled with anticipation for the upcoming Class 2A state title game.
Both the Bishop McCort Lady Crushers and Berlin girls’ basketball teams have showcased remarkable talent, resilience, and community support leading up to the state title game. With sendoffs that highlighted the strength of local spirit, these teams are not just playing for themselves but for the entire communities rallying behind them. The excitement is palpable as they head into a crucial match, each hoping to claim the coveted state title.
Original Source: wjactv.com
