Staunton Bulldogs Win Lee Baker Tournament

JV team defeats Auburn 46-43 in championship game

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

The Staunton High School junior varsity basketball team won the Lee Baker ninth and tenth grade Tournament, defeating Auburn 46-43 in the championship game on Saturday, February 21 at Edinburg High School.

Why it matters

The Lee Baker Tournament is a prestigious annual event that showcases some of the top young basketball talent in the region. Staunton's victory demonstrates the strength of their JV program and the promising future of their varsity team.

The details

The Bulldogs were led by a strong team effort, with key contributions from players like Tyree Taylor, Xander Pirok, Weston Washburn, Austin Spickerman, Jace Spickerman, Jace Sharp, and Kolbe Pfeiffer.

  • The tournament took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Staunton defeated Auburn 46-43 in the championship game.

The players

Tyree Taylor

A member of the Staunton Bulldogs JV basketball team.

Xander Pirok

A member of the Staunton Bulldogs JV basketball team.

Weston Washburn

A member of the Staunton Bulldogs JV basketball team.

Austin Spickerman

A member of the Staunton Bulldogs JV basketball team.

Jace Spickerman

A member of the Staunton Bulldogs JV basketball team.

Jace Sharp

A member of the Staunton Bulldogs JV basketball team.

Kolbe Pfeiffer

A member of the Staunton Bulldogs JV basketball team.

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The takeaway

Staunton's JV basketball team demonstrated their talent and potential by winning the prestigious Lee Baker Tournament, showcasing the strength of the school's basketball program and the promising future of their varsity team.