LAKE ARIEL, Pa. – The Valley Heights Christian Academy basketball teams travelled to Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania to compete in the 19th annual NPCA Invitational Tournament on March 1-3.

The Lady Crusaders began their tournament strong with a 48-11 victory over Lebanon Christian of Lebanon, PA.  Hannah Vidler netted 20 points and Rebecca Somers added 12.  In the semifinal game, VHCA met up with tournament host Canaan Christian and was defeated 48-32.  Canaan would go on to capture its 2nd straight tournament championship.  In the third-place game, VHCA outlasted league rival Cortland Christian 39-34 behind Kristina Miedema's team high 11 points.