Academies Across the Country Compete at PUC’s Annual Basketball Tournament

Pacific Union College welcomed 16 academies nationwide for their annual basketball tournament from January 22-25. Pine Tree Academy in Maine, College View Academy in Nebraska, and Hawaiian Mission Academy accepted PUC’s invitation to visit the college and partake in the tournament. Among the California schools that competed were:

- Escondido Adventist Academy
- Newbury Park Academy
- Rio Lindo Adventist Academy
- Monterey Bay Academy
- Mountain View Academy
- Central Valley Christian Academy
- Lodi Academy
- Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
- Pine Hills Adventist Academy
- Paradise Adventist Academy
- Trinity Prep
- PUC Prep
- Calistoga High School

College View Academy placed first for the girls' teams, with Calistoga High School coming in second, and Hawaiian Mission Academy in third place. For the boy's teams, Paradise Adventist Academy placed first, with College View Academy coming in second place, and Rio Lindo Adventist Academy following in third. 

PUC Prep Physical Education Teacher Matthew Lee, PUC Athletic Director Hernan Granados, and PUC Campus Visit Coordinator Andrianna Massena organized the event, ensured students had an unforgettable time, and live-streamed the games for families who could not travel to the tournament in-person. 

“I believe the tournament went really well!” said Massena. “Since this is my third year being able to work side-by-side with Matt Lee, it’s almost second nature when it comes to planning and the roles we each play.”

In addition to the games, academies joined different worship services, and some students also hiked near the college and participated in the three-point shooting contest. The weekend gave high school students a glimpse into the PUC experience. 

Massena shared that the most significant positive feedback she received was from College View Academy, who attended PUC’s basketball tournament for the first time. They mentioned how their students had a wonderful time, how hospitable PUC was, and that they would be back for future tournaments. 

PUC is grateful to the academies traveling near and far to compete in their annual basketball tournament and looks forward to welcoming them back next year.