Calvin Christian boys beat Liberty Charter for Division 5-AA CIF title

Crusaders overcome 10-point halftime deficit to win championship

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Calvin Christian High School boys basketball team rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Liberty Charter and win the CIF San Diego Section Division 5-AA championship on Thursday night in Oceanside.

Why it matters

This victory marks an impressive comeback for the Calvin Christian Crusaders, who were trailing at the half but were able to regroup and secure the Division 5-AA title, a significant achievement for the school's basketball program.

The details

After falling behind by 10 points at halftime, the Calvin Christian Crusaders mounted a strong second-half comeback to defeat Liberty Charter and claim the CIF San Diego Section Division 5-AA boys basketball championship. Head coach Eric Miedema is credited with inspiring his team with a rousing halftime speech that helped turn the tide of the game.

  • The CIF San Diego Section Division 5-AA boys basketball finals took place on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Eric Miedema

The head coach of the Calvin Christian High School boys basketball team.

Calvin Christian High School

The school whose boys basketball team won the CIF San Diego Section Division 5-AA championship.

Liberty Charter

The opponent that the Calvin Christian High School boys basketball team defeated in the CIF San Diego Section Division 5-AA championship game.

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The takeaway

The Calvin Christian Crusaders' come-from-behind victory in the CIF San Diego Section Division 5-AA championship game demonstrates the team's resilience and the leadership of head coach Eric Miedema, who was able to motivate his players to overcome a significant halftime deficit and secure the title.