HARRELLS — The 2008 NCIHSAA Division II State Champion Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders were honored on Monday with the presentation of their championship rings in a ceremony held in the school auditorium followed by a reception for the players, their families and the coaches in the gym lobby.

Director of Athletics for Harrells, Will Rumbold presided over the ceremony and following a brief devotional thought and prayer from Rumbold the high school students, coaches, players and guests were treated with a video that highlighted the entire Crusader season. Following the video presentation rings were presented.

Rumbold presented head football coach, Jack Holley, with the first ring, his first state championship ring in his 45 year coaching career. Dr. Ron Montgomery, Harrells Christian Academy headmaster was presented the next ring and then the wife of the Crusader Boosters Club president, Diane Marshburn, called the names of the assistant coaches, team manger and players to come receive their rings assisted by Holley, Montgomery and Rumbold.

Following the ceremony and a plethora of pictures from families and fans, the team were then honored by refreshments at a reception held in their honor.

This year’s championship was the 13th state championship for the Harrells Crusaders.

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