On Sunday, March 17th, the Salvation Army Men’s Basketball League saw the Kennard Leopardcats take on the New Castle Trojans for the Season 5 Championship game.

The Trojans jumped out to a quick lead right from the start. Octavian Pearson scored 14 points for the Leopardcats in the first half as they trailed 23-33 at Halftime. The Trojans proved to be too much for the Leopardcats as they outscored the Trojans in the second half 51-38. Leading the way for the Trojans was Dezmon Farrell with 37 points, later named the Finals Most Valuable Player. The Trojans won their first League Championship by defeating the Kennard Leopardcats 94-71.