Trinity Boys' Basketball Season Ends in Heartbreaker

Crusaders nearly overcome slow start but fall short against Southland in GIAA tournament

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Trinity Crusaders' boys basketball season came to an end on Wednesday with a 46-41 loss to Southland in the first round of the GIAA tournament. Trinity struggled mightily in the first quarter, failing to score a single point, but fought back to make it a close game before ultimately falling short against the higher-seeded Raiders.

Why it matters

Despite the tough loss, Trinity's season was still a success overall, as the team improved from 3 wins last year to 11 this year and won a region title, a state title, and finished as state runners-up. The Crusaders will lose several key seniors, but the program has established itself as a consistent contender in the GIAA.

The details

Playing against Southland's deliberate pace, Trinity was unable to capitalize on its limited possessions in the first quarter, failing to score a single point. Southland led 11-0 after the first. The Crusaders found their offense in the second quarter, putting up 14 points, but still trailed 21-14 at halftime. Southland extended its lead in the third quarter, going up by double digits, but Trinity made a late push in the fourth to get within striking distance before ultimately falling short.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 20, 2026.
  • Trinity trailed 11-0 after the first quarter.

The players

Ben Haugabook

The leading scorer for Southland, pouring in 18 points on six 3-pointers.

Max Kelley

Scored 10 points for Southland.

Will Foskey

Led Trinity with 15 points in his final career game.

Jag George

Scored 13 points for Trinity, capping an excellent sophomore season where he averaged over 22 points per game.

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What’s next

The Trinity girls' basketball team, off a first-round bye, will open their state playoff run in the quarterfinals against Windsor at 6 p.m. Friday night at Macon's Tattnall Square.

The takeaway

While the Trinity boys' season ended in disappointment, the team's overall improvement from last year and its recent success, including a region title, state title, and state runner-up finish, demonstrate the program's growth and bright future despite the loss of several key seniors.