2008 Girl's Basketball Eighth Place State Champions
Our girls Basketball team has been in existence since the late 80’s and has been a steady program of improvement and competitiveness. The team is coached by Josh Narayan and has just finished its greatest season in the history of the school with its 8th place finished at the 2008 2B State tournament. Our team is committed to excellence and to providing an atmosphere of spiritual development as well. The team seeks to honor the Lord through outstanding competitive play and a deportment that reflects Christ in our conduct.
Back row, from left: Lincoln boys coach Aubrey Shelton, Bellarmine Prep junior Avery Bradley, Kentwood sophomore Josh Smith, Bellarmine Prep junior Abdul Gaddy, Kentridge senior Renado Parker, Gig Harbor senior Mathias Ward. Middle row: Puyallup senior Tabitha Tomlinson, Auburn Riverside sophomore Mercedes Wetmore, Lakes senior Sara Halasz, Mount Tahoma senior Necie Samms, Tacoma Baptist girls coach Josh Narayan. Front row: Kentwood junior Lindsey Moore, Decatur senior Marcus Tibbs, Auburn Riverside senior Katie Grad.
Josh Narayan Voted Coach of the Year by Tacoma News Tribune
Narayan, in his fourth season, has revived the Crusaders from non-existent – the school didn’t field a team in 2003-04 because of disinterest – to a state trophy winner (20-8 this season). Tacoma Baptist finished second in the 2B girls state tournament in the Pacific League and fourth in the Southwest District, then hung on until Saturday to take the eighth-place trophy.
Head Coach Varsity Girl's Basketball: Josh Narayan
Congratulations to Coach Narayan and the girl's varsity basketball team for placing 8th at state this year (2008)! Coach Josh Narayan has been coaching basketball and football since 1975 in Oregon and Washington. Coach Narayan brings a wealth of information to TBS due to his extensive experience officiating at the high school, collegiate, and pro-am level. His coaching career at TBS began with girls basketball and softball in the early 90's, reaching a pinnacle when his girls team ranked 4th in state. Coach Narayan headed up the very talented TBS JV Boys prgram for two years. He helped lead the summer Crusader Camp program, where over 100 elementary and middle school kids came to learn basketball fundamentals. He has previously coached football and soccer teams at TBS.
