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Geontay Davis celebrates the Harvesters Thursday night win against Rhode Island. Photo by Manny Willis/The Et Cetera

Harvesters power past Rhode Island in dominant performance

MANNY WILLIS, Staff Writer March 11, 2022

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The Eastfield Harvesters advanced to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament semifinals after thrashing the No. 3 seeded Rhode Island Knights 93-74 Thursday night. Dropped passes,...

Jacore Williams drives past a defender in the Harvesters first game of the national tournament on March 9. The Harvesters scored an 82-67 win against the Community College of Philadelphia. Photo by Manny Willis/The Et Cetera

Eastfield picks up first win of national tournament

MANNY WILLIS, Staff Writer March 9, 2022

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The No. 6 seeded Eastfield Harvesters advanced to the quarterfinals of the NJCAA National Tournament today after a dominating 82-67 win against the 11th seeded Philadelphia Lions.  In...

Forward Keshon Weakley warms up as the team set up to practice for the first game of the national tournament. Photo by Manny Willis/The Et Cetera

Preview: Eastfield prepares for national tournament campaign

MANNY WILLIS, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The Eastfield Harvesters will take on the Community College of Philadelphia tomorrow at noon in their first game of the NJCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Tournament. “I’m...

The Harvesters celebrate their win over North Lake on Feb. 26. Photo by Rory Moore/The Et Cetera

Harvesters blaze to nationals

MANNY WILLIS, Contributor March 3, 2022

The Eastfield Harvesters captured the South-Central District Tournament championship Saturday with a dramatic 84-83 win against the North Lake Blazers, claiming a spot in the NJCAA Division III Men’s...

Anthony Hunter shoots for the score with assistance from Jamari Robertson. Photo by Rory Moore/The Et Cetera

Harvesters advance to finals

MANNY WILLIS, Contributor February 26, 2022

The Harvesters defeated Richland 91-71 in the NJCAA conference semifinals Friday night. They will play North Lake today for the district title and an automatic bid to nationals. What seemed like a slow...

Anthony Hunter and Geontay Davis play defense against a Richland player Feb. 14. Eastfield defeated Richland 92-78. Photo by Manny Willis/The Et Cetera

Harvesters enter postseason No. 9 in the nation

MANNY WILLIS, Contributor February 23, 2022

The Eastfield Harvesters secured the No. 2 seed in this week’s South-Central District Tournament with a 101-93 win over Mountain View on Saturday. Eastfield (26-6, 8-2) heads into the postseason with...

Jamari Robertson dribbles the ball while trying to evade a Brookhaven player on Feb. 9. Photo by Rory Moore/The Et Cetera

Winning on the court and in the classroom

EDUARDO CHAVEZ, Contributor February 15, 2022

Jamari Robertson has known sports all of his life, and now this son of two coaches is a coach on the floor. “That dude is a warrior,” Eastfield athletic director Anthony Fletcher said. “He goes...

Clockwise from top, guard Anthony Hunter defends the ball from two Paul Quinn College players on Nov. 17, when the Harvesters won 91-79. Guard Spencer Simes shoots a free throw during the game against Paul Quinn College. Forward Keshon Weakley leaps to score for Eastfield on Nov. 17. Photo by Rory Moore/The Et Cetera

Harvesters come back stinging with vengeance

EDUARDO CHAVEZ, Contributor December 1, 2021

After not having a season last year, Harvesters basketball is off to a 10-1 start and No. 2 ranking. The Harvesters’ up-tempo style of play has helped them out-score opponents by an average of 36...

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Basketball star gives back to community

May 13, 2021

By ANTHONY HERNANDEZ @TheEtCetera Rowlett native JJ Murray has gone from Eastfield to the University of North Texas and is now living his dream of playing NCAA Division I college basketball. Eastfield...

'That type of stuff hurts': Harvesters season ends in final four match against Mohawk Valley

'That type of stuff hurts': Harvesters season ends in final four match against Mohawk Valley

March 14, 2020

Video by Marisol Ramirez and Skye Seipp By SAZOUN GRAYER @sazoungrayerETC ROCHESTER, Minn. — As the final seconds ticked off the clock and hope began slipping away, an eerie silence washed over the...

TaMarcus Butler pushes against a St. Cloud defender towards the basket on Thursday night. Photo by Skye Seipp/The Et Cetera

Harvesters claim spot in final four after blowing past Cyclones

March 13, 2020

By SAZOUN GRAYER @sazoungrayerETC ROCHESTER, MINN — The Harvesters advanced to the 2020 NJCAA Division III national tournament final four after dominating the No. 11 seeded St. Cloud Technical and...

Harvesters brace for Cyclones tonight amid changes to tournament scheduling

Harvesters brace for Cyclones tonight amid changes to tournament scheduling

March 12, 2020

Video by Marisol Ramirez and Skye Seipp By SAZOUN GRAYER AND SKYE SEIPP @sazoungrayerETC and @seippetc ROCHESTER, MINN — The NJCAA has announced that they will continue Division III tournament play...

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