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The Chargers earned the No. 2 seed in the national tournament
and took on No. 7 Asbury University (Ky.) in the first round,
winning 81-75 after a huge second-half push. The Chargers met
No. 3 Carolina University in the NCCAA Semifinals, and once
again trailed in the second half, but went on a 13-0 run to retake
the lead. The teams traded the lead down the stretch, tying at 66
with only seven seconds remaining. Shewbridge kicked the ball
to a wide-open Stoltzfus who connected on the buzzer-beating
layup, giving LBC the victory and sending the team to the NCCAA
National Championship Game. The Chargers then took on No.
4 Baptist Bible but could not pull off another comeback, pulling
within two points with 1:35 remaining but ultimately falling to
the Patriots 77-70.
After the season, Shewbridge added several more honors to his
résumé. He was named to the National Association of Basketball
Coaches Division III District 4 All-Region First Team and the
D3Hoops Region 4 All-Region First Team. Shewbridge also
became LBC's first men's basketball player to be named to the
NCCAA Division I All-American Team, earning Second Team
honors.
Women's Basketball Continues Climb
During 2021-22 Season
The Lancaster Bible women's basketball team saw tremendous
growth during the 2021-22 season. The team finished with a
13-12 overall record, going 10-6 in United East play. LBC opened
conference play by defeating eventual conference champion
SUNY Morrisville 67-45. LBC was led by Alaysha Iwais ('24), who
scored 16 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished seven
assists. The Chargers started strong at 3-0 in the conference
but struggled after Christmas break, losing several close games.
Needing to win out to earn a berth in the United East playoffs,
LBC won four-straight games to set up a winner-take-all
matchup with Penn State Harrisburg in the regular season finale.
The Chargers played a tightly contested game with the Lions
but could not rally in the fourth quarter, falling 63-58.
Jade Eshelman ('25) was named the United East Rookie of the
Year, averaging 8.8 points per game. She was extremely effective
on the boards, pulling in 220 rebounds and averaging 9.2
rebounds per game, as well as at the free throw line, going 63-78
and shooting 80.8%, which was the top mark in the conference.
Eshelman also posted five double-doubles this season, including
three in the team's last three games. Iwais was also named to
the United East AllConference
First Team.
The conductor of the
Chargers offense, she
dished 99 assists this
season, which was the
second most in the
conference.
Jade
Eshelman
By Seth Goodyear
his season, the Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department
welcomed John Clemens to the role of Interim Head Softball Coach.
Clemens started working with the Chargers softball program during
the spring of 2021 when he joined the staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
During the fall semester, Clemens oversaw all the team's activities during
its non-traditional season.
" I am very excited for the opportunity to serve as Interim Head Coach for
LBC softball, " said Clemens. " We had a lot of talent for the 2022 season.
Many of the players on this team are dual-sports athletes. My goal is for
each of them to maximize their capabilities and come together as the
elite softball team I believe they can be. "
Prior to joining the staff at LBC, Clemens was part of the coaching staff
for the Coatesville Lady Steel Organization, where he led his 16U and 18U
teams to a record of 88-55-7.
" Ideally, our games will be a reflection of the hard work we have done
ahead of time, " Clemens added. " Repetition, consistency and discipline are
our main focus. If our players can keep their eyes fixed on the Lord and
seek to glorify Him through their actions and words on and off the field,
they will be successful. "
Added Director of Athletics Rod Baughman, " We are excited to have
Coach Clemens join our team. He has been a stabilizing force during our
eight-month transition. He cares deeply about the team, he has a great
knowledge of the game, and I believe he will move our program in the
right direction. "
Outside of softball, Clemens worked for The Boeing Company for the
past 38 years as a network engineer. Clemens attends Calvary Chapel of
Chester Springs, where he serves as a church elder and leads the missions
team. Clemens' family has roots at LBC | Capital, with his son Zach ('21)
being a member of the baseball and men's track & field teams before
graduation. His daughter, Phoebe ('24), is a member of the softball team
as well as the women's cross country team.
" I'm glad to have Nicole (DeKok '21) Shaffer as an assistant coach, "
Clemens said. " Her understanding of the game and past experiences at
LBC is a great asset to the team. I'm also very fortunate to have Seth
Goodyear assisting this season. His many years of coaching and his
passion for the game of softball will be key in developing our program. "
Keep up with Chargers softball action at lbcchargers.com/sports/softball.
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