January 19, 2026
BRIDGE Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence
14 Years of Corporate Partnership
Norwell, Nottinghamshire, England - January 19, 2026 - BRIDGE Foundation is proud to announce a dual celebration, marking our 14th corporate anniversary and the 20th anniversary of our establishment in Norwell, Nottinghamshire, England, in January of 2006. This significant milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on our journey and express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to our success.
For two decades, BRIDGE Foundation has been dedicated to Support Excellence in Sport Building with Champion Life Habits. Our mission, embodied by the work at BRIDGESPORTS.NET, has been to foster personal growth and positive life skills through the power of sports. We have remained steadfast in our commitment to this cause, and we are incredibly proud of the impact we have made in the lives of countless individuals.
As we celebrate our 14th year as a corporate entity, we recognize that our achievements would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our global family. We extend our deepest thanks to our valued executives, dedicated staff, talented interns, and committed partners. Your hard work and passion have been the driving force behind our foundation's growth and success.
We also wish to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our family, friends, and associates of the BRIDGE Foundation Global Family Network. Your encouragement and belief in our mission have been a constant source of inspiration. It is this collective effort that has enabled us to build a legacy of excellence and create a lasting, positive impact on the community.
As we look to the future, we are more committed than ever to our mission. We are excited to continue building on our successes and expanding our reach, empowering more individuals to become champions in their own lives. Here's to the next chapter of our journey and to many more years of building a better future.
College Basketball
College Hoops Turmoil
The ranks of the undefeated were thinned this weekend, with two-top-ten teams suffering their first losses of the season. No. 2 Iowa State and No. 10 Vanderbilt, both of whom entered the week with perfect records, each dropped two consecutive games. Iowa State, after a loss to Kansas, was upset by Cincinnati in a 79 - 70 decision that marked Cincinnati's first home victory over a top-two opponent since 1967. Vanderbilt also stumbled twice, falling to Texas and then to Florida, which now sits atop the SEC standing. These results are poised to cause a significant reshuffling in the upcoming AP Top 25 poll, with UConn widely expected to ascend to the No. 2 position. In other notable results, Kentucky continued its pattern of dramatic comebacks, securing a hard-fought road victory against Tennessee.
Scholastic Basketball
Scholastic Hoops
The high school basketball landscape was highlighted by the prestigious Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts. In a standout matchup, Rainier Beach (Seattle, WA) pulled out a dramatic 91 - 85 overtime victory against Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD). The game was a showcase for individual talent, with Rainier Beach's top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes delivering a stunning all-around performance of 37 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks. His teammate, freshman phenom J.J. Crawford, was equally impressive, pouring in 32 points, including 10 in the crucial overtime period.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times released its weekly top 25 rankings for Southern California, with Sierra Canyon, Redondo Union, and Harvard-Westlake claiming the top three spots. The rankings also spotlighted several other compelling narratives, including the continued scoring prowess of Jason Crowe Jr. of Inglewood and the remarkable 20 - 0 undefeated streak of Elsinore.
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Divens, J. (2026, January 18). High school basketball: Tyran Stokes, J.J. Crawford combine for 69 points to lead Rainier Beach past Bishop McNamara 91-85 in overtime. MaxPreps. Retrieved January 19, 2026 from https://www.maxpreps.com/news/apBYksFC60Sg3_wHpts5GA/high-school-basketball-tyran-stokes%2c-jj-crawford-combine-for-69-points-to-lead-ranier-beah-past-bishop-mcnamara-91-85-in-overtime.htm
Sondheimer, E. (2026, January 18). The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 19, 2026, from https://www.laties.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-18/los-angeles-ties-top-25-boys-basketball-rankings-week-9