Category: Southeast Christian

Blazers Christen New Gym with Tipoff Win over SECC

LEESBURG, Fl. – Beacon College opened its new gym Wednesday night with visiting Southeast Christian trying to spoil the party, but the Blazers held off a late Eagle rally to claim the 2026 NSAC Tipoff Classic 87-83.

The game, along with the Beacon women’s game against UFTL, was the first played in the school’s new Hagerty Center, named after college president Dr. George Hagerty.

The Blazers (1-2) used a balanced offensive attack, placing five players in double figures while dominating the rebounding battle 50-25.

Beacon led 44-31 at halftime and stretched the lead by as many as 21 points midway through the second half, but Southeast Christian (0-2) stormed back behind a strong shooting performance. The visitors scored 52 points after intermission and cut the margin to 3 in the closing moments, connecting on 61.3% of their field-goal attempts and 42.9% from 3-point range.

Tre’Von Redd led the Blazers with 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Beacon built a 13-point halftime lead. Redd made eight of 15 shots from the field and converted all four free-throw attempts. Ernesto Hichez added 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Chris Lampkins, Noah Wilhelm and Lucas Kolaxis contributed 11 points apiece. Wilhelm also collected 11 rebounds.

Coy Sizemore led the Eagles with a game-high 24 points, including a 10-for-10 performance at the free-throw line. Brandon Sutton added 21 points, while Jaiden Palma scored 14 and Karlton Walton finished with 12.

Beacon overcame a difficult night from beyond the arc, making just three of 22 attempts, by controlling the interior. The Blazers outscored Southeast Christian 42-26 in the paint and held a 22-2 advantage in second-chance points.

Beacon shot 45.6% from the field and converted 22 of 29 free throws. Southeast Christian finished at 46% from the floor but attempted just 23 free throws, making 17.

The victory gave Beacon its first win of the season and improved the Blazers to 1-0 in conference play while SECC dropped to 0-2 and 0-1.

DBCU Opens Season with 95-79 Win at SECC

LEESBURG, Fl. – Daytona Beach Christian wing John Smith poured in 33 points to lead the Seraphim to a 95-79 win at Southeast Christian Wednesday night. It was the first countable game in the season for either team and the first win for DBCU’s Brad Fraser as a college head coach.

The Eagles took the early lead by as many as four points, but Daytona’s defense cranked up, forcing several 10-second and shot clock violation turnovers, and took the lead with about 13 minutes left in the first half. DBCU would continue to pull away and increase the lead to double digits before Southeast staged a comeback in the last five minutes of the half, closing the halftime gap to one, 40-39.

But in the second half, the Eagles could not retake the lead as the Seraphim full-court pressure kept the Southeast offense out of sync.

“Our full-court pressure caused them trouble,” said Fraser. “(SECC point guard) Coy Sizemore was really good in the first half, but we were able to slow him down some in the second half.”

Southeast Christian Coach Dwayne Walker was frustrated following the loss. “Time to turn that page and get us all on the right one. Just need to put a full 40 minutes together and we could be the team I envisioned for this season. The 41st minute is still my favorite one, though. You know, the one minute I get to share Jesus with both teams and coaches.”

Isaac Broxey added 22 for the Serpahim.

Southeast junior Karlton Walton led the Eagles with 23 points including going 10-of-11 from the free throw line. Sizemore added 20.

Daytona Beach travels to Evansville, Indiana for an exhibition game against NJCAA ninth-ranked Vincennes on Saturday. Southeast Christian will next be in action October 28 at crosstown rival Beacon College in the 2026 NSAC Men’s Basketball Tipoff Classic.

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Insaurralde Heads NSAC All-Conference Team

Atlantis University forward Santiago Insaurralde has been voted the New South Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player for 2025-26 by the league’s head coaches.

Insaurralde, a senior from Buenos Aires, Argentina, delivered an elite campaign in 2025-26, establishing himself as one of the most dependable and productive players in the conference. He started 18 of 20 games and scored 414 points, averaging 20.7 points per game while shooting an outstanding 57.3% from the field.

He finished the regular season Top 5 in USCAA Division 1 in points per game and ranked Top 20 in rebounding, an impressive mark for a small forward who impacts the game on both ends of the floor. As a senior with 900+ career points, his consistency, leadership, and production define his legacy.

“Santi leads the most talent-loaded All-Conference Team in league history,” said NSAC commissioner Mike Davis. “Congratulations to him on his outstanding career, and to the entire team for a job well done.”

2026 NSAC Men’s Basketball All-Conference

FIRST TEAM

  • Santiago Insaurralde, Atlantis (MVP)
  • Luis Carias, URBE
  • Eddie Brown, Lighthouse
  • Ernesto Hichez, Beacon
  • Nazir Sample, SC Central
  • Devon Brown, Apprentice
  • Jahlil Hope, Apprentice

SECOND TEAM

  • Artem Sorokin, Atlantis
  • Tre’von Redd, Beacon
  • Lomar Sparrow, Southeast Christian
  • Tyrek Dawson, SC Central
  • Devarious Johnson, SC Central
  • Marcus White, Lighthouse
  • Shamon Rosser, Apprentice
  • Hector Saavedra, URBE
  • Elijah Dias, Mid-Atlantic Christian

THIRD TEAM

  • Wayne Hedgepeth, Apprentice
  • Folayemi Solako, Atlantis
  • Nick Gravely, Barber-Scotia
  • Javeon Well-Reddick, Beacon
  • JB Wiltz, Lighthouse
  • Janus Shepherd, Mid-Atlantic Christian
  • Tyus Wilson, Millennia Atlantic
  • Karlton Walton, Southeast Christian
  • Ronal Hodelin, URBE

All-Academic Teams Announced

The New South Athletic Conference is proud to announce the 2026 Men’s Basketball All-Academic Team, comprised of student-athletes sporting a 3.0 or higher GPA.

“Now more than ever, the importance of education is paramount, and we in the NSAC take that seriously,” says commissioner Mike Davis. “While college sports elsewhere become more and more consumed by other interests, the NSAC continues to recognize the ‘student’ in ‘student-athlete.’ I am so proud of each of these young people and they institutions they represent.”

2026 All-Academic Team MBB

APPRENTICE

  • Wayne Hedgepeth
  • Donovan Means
  • Joel Maxey

ATLANTIS

  • Samuel Jimenez
  • Santiago Insaurralde
  • Artem Sorokin

BARBER-SCOTIA

  • Jakobie Abram
  • Channing Beadles
  • Christian Nickerson

BEACON

  • Cooper White
  • Noah Wilhelm
  • Jovan Bell
  • Ernesto Hichez
  • Tre’von Redd
  • Sean James

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN

  • Eddie Brown
  • Joseph Bob Wiltz
  • Canaan Grays

MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN

  • Tyus Williams
  • Janus Shepherd
  • Stewart Clough
  • Janai Williams
  • Terrence Williams
  • Uriah Logan

MILLENNIA ATLANTIC

  • Ty’rion Denson

SC CENTRAL

  • Kansas Nichols
  • Tyrek Dawson
  • Christian Braxton
  • Aron Escobar

SOUTHEAST CHRISTIAN

  • Coy Sizemore
  • Tasir Best
  • Calvin Harrigan
  • Ixion Toro
  • Jaden Victor
  • Karlton Walton
  • Marvin Windom
  • Bernard Standley
  • Ranoldo Alcantara
  • Darwin Huerfano Grieco
  • Carey Davis

URBE

  • Gianmario Fernandez
  • Ethan Fernandez
  • Hector Saavedra
  • Joseph Behrend
  • Reynier Olivar
  • Gabriel Fernandez
  • Ronal Hodelin
  • Luis Carias
  • Jose Suazo
  • Diego Ramos
  • Yasmany Flores

Apprentice, URBE Cruise into NSAC Semis

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – For the third time in three weeks, The Apprentice School men’s basketball team was victorious over Mid-Atlantic Christian, winning in the New South Athletic Conference quarterfinals Friday evening 70-58.

Both teams traded buckets through the early portion of the game, but the Builders rattled off a 12-1 run to take control midway through the first half. After the Mustangs clawed their way back to tie the game up at 40-40 early in the second half, Apprentice used another big run to push the lead out to 13 points with eight minutes to go.

From there, the Builders maintained their cushion to earn their fourth straight trip to the NSAC Tournament semifinals.

Jahlil Hope and Devon Brown each had 14 points to pace the home team, while Wayne Hedgepeth and Shamon Rosser had 10 each.

The Builders will take on Atlantis tomorrow in the semifinals in a matchup of the Nos. 7 and 8 teams in the USCAA Division I Coaches Poll just two days before bids are announced for the national tournament. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m.

In the nightcap, top-seed URBE University pulled away in the second half to punch its ticket for the semifinals with a 75-55 win over 8th-seed Southeast Christian.

Luis Carias scored 20 points to lead URBE, which outscored Southeast Christian 45-27 after halftime. Hector Saavedra added 14 points, and Ethan Fernandez came off the bench to knock down four 3-pointers. Ronal Hodelin contributed 18 rebounds to anchor a 52-39 edge on the glass.

Southeast was a victim of attrition. Two Eagles players went down with injuries and three others fouled out, leaving SECC with just four players on the floor in the last minute of play. Coy Sizemore led the Eagles with 15 points, while Lomar Sparrow posted 13 points and 17 rebounds. Ronald Rodman added 11 points.

URBE advances to face 4th-seed Beacon on Saturday at 7:30 pm in the tournament semifinals.

Apprentice story courtesy Walker McCrary/Apprentice Athletics

Southeast Bounces Back for Road Win at DBCU

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Lomar Sparrow scored 23 points and led a balanced attack that saw every Eagle who dressed get into the game in Southeast Christian’s 80-71 bounce-back win over Daytona Beach Christian Thursday night.

“We were missing a few guys tonight,” said Southeast coach Dwayne Walker. “Should have everyone back on Saturday. It was fun and got ’em all in the game.”

Ronald Rodman had 17 points and Karlton Walton added 17.

Southeast (16-8) struggled in its last outing, a 74-42 loss to Apprentice in Concord, North Carolina.

DBCU’s Chance Mullins led all scorers with 30 points.

SECC returns to Leesburg for its final home game of the season on Saturday against United International College.

Image courtesy Southeast Christian Athletics

Concord Classic to Pit NSAC Rivals This Weekend

CONCORD, N.C. – The highlight of the 2026 NSAC men’s basketball regular season happens this weekend as Barber-Scotia College hosts the Concord Classic.

“Weather forced the cancellation of last weekend’s Pensacola Classic, but neither rain nor snow nor dark of night will stop us this weekend,” joked NSAC commissioner Mike Davis. “But seriously, we’ll be keeping an eye on the forecast, but the teams are all here and ready to tip off.”

With several upsets already in the books this season, this weekend is being highly anticipated.

All games will take place at Newsom Gym on the campus of Barber-Scotia at 145 Cabarrus Avenue W, Concord, North Carolina. Tickets are available at the door, and you can watch the live stream here.

Friday (Day 1) January 30

2:00 PM — SC Central 75, Atlantis 72

4:00 PM —Apprentice 74, Southeast Christian 42

6:00 PM — Beacon 96, Barber-Scotia 80

8:00 PM — MACU 77, Millennia 50

Saturday (Day 2) January 31

12:00 AM — Beacon vs SC Central

2:00 PM — Apprentice vs Atlantis

4:00 PM — Barber-Scotia vs Millennia

6:00 PM — Southeast Christian vs MACU

Sunday (Day 3) February 1

10:00 AM — Millennia vs Apprentice

12:00 PM — MACU vs Beacon

2:00 PM — SC Central vs Southeast Christian

4:00 PM — Atlantis vs Barber-Scotia

Southeast Downs Crosstown Rival Beacon 78-69

LEESBURG, Fl. – Southeast Christian jumped out to an early 12-point advantage and led start-to-finish in defeating rival Beacon College 78-69 Monday night.

“It was the best basketball I’ve seen my team play,” said Eagles coach Dwayne Walker. “They are buying in and locking into what I have been saying.”

Southeast (15-7 overall, 2-7 NSAC) took a 36-28 margin into intermission. The Blazers (10-10, 5-4) cut the deficit to four points before SECC stretched the lead to the final score.

Lomar Sparrow led the Eagles with 29 points while Karlton Walton added 15 and Tasir Best contributed 13. Coy Sizemore finished with 11.

Chris Lampkins led Beacon with 18 points.

Both teams will be back in action this Friday at the Concord Classic in Concord, North Carolina, with Beacon facing Barber-Scotia and Southeast taking on Apprentice.

Image courtesy Southeast Christian Athletics

Insuarralde’s 28 Pushes Atlantis Past Southeast

LEESBURG, Fl. – Senior forward Santiago Insuarralde scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the second half to lead USCAA #7 Atlantis to an 81-77 come-from-behind win over Southeast Christian Saturday night.

The Atlanteans never led in the first half as the Eagles were hot from the jump, leading by as many as 11. SECC took a 45-35 advantage at halftime.

But after intermission, it was all Insuarralde and Atlantis (11-7 overall, 5-1 NSAC), which took its first lead 55-54 with close to 13 minutes to play and never trailed again. The Atlanteans slowly put separation between themselves and the Eagles, extending the lead to as many as seven down the stretch. Southeast pulled within two, 79-77, with less than 10 seconds to play, but AU sank its free throws to put the game away.

Ornie Brooks contributed 15 points for Atlantis while Nikko Landon and Folayemi Salako added 10 each.

Southeast (13-7, 1-7) was led by Lomar Sparrow with 25 points.

Image courtesy Atlantis Athletics

URBE Holds Off Upset-Minded SECC 74-68

HIALEAH GARDENS, Fl. – Freshman guard Luis Carias scored 19 points to lead URBE University to a 74-68 NSAC men’s basketball win over Southeast Christian on Sunday.

URBE (12-1 overall, 5-0 NSAC) continued its stellar inaugural season, remaining unbeaten in conference play.

Southeast Christian (12-6, 1-6) led by three late in the game but missed free throws down the stretch to open the door for UU to retake the lead.

Sophomore Karlton Walton led the Eagles with 14 points.

Image courtesy Southeast Christian Athletics