Basketball: Leesburg Christian Captures 1st ODACS State Title; Girls Finish 4th

(Feb. 27, 2011) - The Leesburg Christian boys basketball team captured its first ever ODACS state title on Saturday with a 59-49 victory over rival Heritage Christian in the finals at Faith Baptist in Fredericksburg.

Previously Leesburg Christian had combined for five state titles in soccer and baseball but this was the school's first boys basketball state title.

The team is coached by second-year coach Howie Schlichting. The Lions were led to victory by seniors Garrett Delph, Zachary Mathews and Christian Foss.

The Leesburg Christian girls, coached by Christa Schlichting, finished fourth in the state and return all key players next year.

Lions Varsity Boy's Scores:
ODACS SEMIFINAL GAME VS. FAIRFAX
W 58-51
ODACS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VS. HERITAGE
59-49

Lady Lions Varsity GIrl's Scores:
ODACS SEMIFINAL GAME VS. FAIRFAX
44-52
ODACS CONSOLATION VS. VALLEY
22-37