News & Events: Present and Past

On February 2, as part of Black History Month, Dr. Eddie Robinson, Ms. Felecia Brown, and the School District of Indian River Count came together to honor past and present African American law enforcement officers. Crossover Mission members and staff came out to show support for this important community event.

Crossover members and staff gather and prepare to be part of the Crossover float for the Annual Christmas Parade.

At 2 pm on Sunday, November 7 at Gifford Middle School, the Crossover Middle School Team scrimmaged with a team from Hobe Sound.  Many parents, friends,  Crossover staff, and volunteers were present to support our players. This game presented a tough challenge. According to Coach Antoine, “this experience served as a reminder that player development must take precedence over the need to win all of the time. We must continue giving Crossover players an opportunity to gain experience, and these types of games not only provide motivation to play but also, to improve team strategies. Overall, it was a good opportunity and learning experience for both teams.”

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Crossover players and coaches travelled to the Indian River State College main campus in Fort Pierce to participate in the Annual Blue VS Gold game. This showcase scrimmage includes both boys and girls basketball teams. Other events included a dunk challenge and a 3 point contest. Mason Powell, Tirrell Baskin, Ekklesia Anderson, Laylah Dawkins, Rhyanna Sears, and Anastasia Headley all participated in an additional skills challenge — a 30 second demo performed for the spectators.

From Saturday 11 am through Sunday 1 pm, October 23-24, 2021, Crossover girls gathered for their first Leadership Conference hosted by the Vero Beach Equestrian Club. Crossover Conference Leader Neal Watkins, along with Crossover staff, led participants through challenges designed to break new ground, reach new heights, develop a personal and team identity, and choose to be leaders. An afternoon of team-building activities to improve communication, creative thinking, problem solving, and trust was followed by professionally guided interaction with the horses. On Sunday morning the girls learned to groom, tack, and saddle the horses in preparation for their actual riding experience. Professional staff and Equestrian Club members provided expert riding guidance and support.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Crossover Mission board members, staff, student players, and volunteers gathered to assemble and lay down the new gym floor. In the near future, the new Crossover Center at 4425 US Highway I in Gifford will serve as the practice and event location. Academic support will continue at the downtown location until the completion of Phase 2 — the Crossover Academic Center, which will utilize the second floor of the new facility.