La Lumiere Goes 2-0 in NC, Clinches EYBL Conference Berth

La Lumiere's National team went 2-0 at the Christ School Invitational in North Carolina on Feb. 21-22, 2026, beating Brewster Academy 66-58 and St. James School 83-77 to clinch a berth in the EYBL Conference Tournament beginning March 12. The weekend sweep secured the Lakers a spot in the March 12 conference field and reinforced La Lumiere's standing as a national contender heading into EYBL play.

In the opener against Brewster Academy, La Lumiere overcame an early 12-3 hole to take control. "In Game 1, the Lakers fell behind 12-3 in the first quarter but battled back and held the lead the rest of the way." Jonathan Sanderson and Jacob Webber each finished with 18 points, combining for 36 points, while Peyton Kemp chipped in 14 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. That four-point line from Kemp and the two 18-point outings gave La Lumiere the scoring balance necessary to erase the early deficit and maintain the lead through the final whistle in the 66-58 result.

Game 2 against St. James School played out as a closer affair, with both teams trading runs throughout. "Game 2 was a back-and-forth battle, but La Lumiere's hot shooting and relentless rebounding allowed the Lakers to pull away in the fourth quarter and secure the win." The final score read 83-77, reflecting La Lumiere's ability to elevate its offense and control the glass late, even without a single individual stat line published for that contest.

The two wins clinched La Lumiere's berth in the EYBL Conference Tournament set to begin March 12, 2026, giving the Lakers a late-season resume boost before the national loop. And the broader EYBL landscape matters: "And the Nike EYBL Scholastic plays a ginormous role in crowning champions. The national loop will conclude the regular season with all 20 teams", underscoring the level of competition La Lumiere will face when conference play begins.

Key contributors this weekend included Peyton Kemp (listed as #1), Jonathan Sanderson (#10), and Jacob Webber (#3), each cited in the game recap for their scoring and two-way impact. Sanderson and Webber's combined 36 points in Game 1 stands out as a surprising stat that could make highlight reels and give viewers a tangible reason to share the result across social channels. Fans can follow La Lumiere Athletics on Facebook and on Instagram and Twitter at @laluathletics for roster updates, schedule notes, and postseason information.

La Lumiere leaves North Carolina with momentum: a 2-0 Christ School Invitational sweep, a mix of late-game production and defensive plays, and a confirmed spot in the EYBL Conference Tournament beginning March 12, where the Lakers will test that form against the league's top scholastic teams.