RICHMOND Veritas School, located in Richmond’s historic Northside community, clinched the CCAC (Capital City Athletic Conference) tournament championship in a record-breaking game versus Richmond Spirit Thursday, March 6th.
In it’s inaugural year, the CCAC represented Banner Christian, Veritas, Grove Avenue Baptist, Evangel, West End, Yeshiva, Richmond AZA, New Community, New Bridge, Carmel, CVHAA, Piedmont, Ladysmith Baptist, Elijah House, Salem and Victory Schools, as well as the Spirit Athletic Association for homeschooled students in the Richmond metro region.
Harlan Cox, a junior at Veritas and tournament MVP, broke several school records, including 47 points on 10 3-pointers, 8 2-pointers, and 1-1 from the free throw line. Timothy Harmon, regular season MVP, added 13 points (averaging 30.00 ppg in the four tournament wins), 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks. Veritas School, seeded sixth, beat the #3 seed Victory Christian Academy in the quarterfinals, the #2 seed The Carmel School in the semifinals, and the #1 seed Richmond Spirit in the championship game. The Veritas Lions, after starting 4-4, won their last 16 contests of the season.
“I am so proud of these young men and how hard they have worked and played this year. It was a well-deserved victory” celebrated Veritas’ Varsity Basketball Coach Phil Coggins. With over 330 students in the fourteen-year old K4 – 12 school, Veritas enjoys growing enrollment, a stately Northside Richmond campus and a strong athletic program.
For more information:
Athletic Director Dr. Michael Dicken
804.272.9517
cmdicken@veritasschool.com
