Covenant Christian High School

The IHSAA State Tournament begins for the Warriors (12–10) on Friday as they prepare for a rematch with University High School (16–8) at 6 p.m. The Trailblazers advanced with a 74–44 rout of Monrovia in the opening round on Tuesday. University also won the regular-season meeting between the teams, defeating Covenant 50–44 in January while holding the Warriors to their lowest point total of the regular season. The Warriors will lean into their experienced veterans to handle much of the scoring and playmaking load. Senior guard Isaac Crane has been the Warriors’ top offensive option, leading the team with a 21.0 point average while also contributing on the glass with a team-high 122 rebounds. Crane, recently recognized as an All-Conference and All-City honoree, also averages just over 10 rebounds per game and contributes defensively with blocks and steals. Senior point guard Parker Williams directs the offense and provides production across the stat sheet. He is averaging 6.3 assists per game, and has tallied 32 steals on the defensive end of the ball. The Warriors also rely on senior Cason Soots (All-Conference) and junior Weston Laughlin, both of whom help stretch the floor and create offense. Laughlin is second on the team in assists (3.8 APG), while Soots adds scoring (13.0 PPG) and perimeter defense. Senior guard Caleb Jankowski (8.9 PPG) also gives Covenant Christian another perimeter threat and is one of the team’s most efficient shooters from three-point range. On the other side of the bracket, host Cardinal Ritter (12–12) will face Park Tudor (15–8). Covenant defeated Cardinal Ritter 63–61 during the regular season but has not faced the Panthers this year. The sectional championship game is scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m., with all games being played at Cardinal Ritter High School. Game Information • When: Friday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. • Where: Cardinal Ritter High School • Tickets: Available online or at the gate for $8.00 per session, or $20.00 for a full-tournament pass. • Purchase Link: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=165429&p=251419 This article was drafted with assistance from ChatGPT (OpenAI) and edited by Covenant Christian Athletics for accuracy and style.