The seventh grade Rockaway Celtics capped off an impressive weekend by going undefeated and winning the Dan Trant Tournament Championship with a perfect 3-0 record. The Celtics showed resilience, toughness, and composure throughout the tournament, including a hard-fought overtime victory on Sunday, June 7 that helped propel them to the title.
Championship Sunday tested the Celtics against two tough opponents, but the team answered every challenge. Leading the scoring attack throughout the weekend were Mason Hance, Sean Sullivan, Robbie Rafferty, and Brandon Cavallos, who consistently came through with big baskets and timely offensive performances.
Inside the paint, Cooper Wassenberg, Richie Larkin, William Simon, and Sean McCann controlled the glass, ran the floor effectively, and provided key scoring opportunities around the basket. Their rebounding and physical play helped the Celtics establish an edge in several crucial stretches of the tournament.
Joaquin Parker, Shane Tubridy, and Aryan Sharma delivered when it mattered most, knocking down clutch baskets and providing tough, relentless defense whenever the team needed a stop. Their effort and determination were instrumental in helping the Celtics close out close games and secure the championship.
The tournament title was the result of a complete team effort, with every player contributing to the Celtics’ undefeated run even with losing key players to injury. Through hard work, unselfish basketball, strong defense, and a never-quit attitude, the Rockaway Celtics earned another championship and demonstrated the character that defines the program.
