Game Date: Oct 24th, 2046
Goldey-Beacom
Caleb Hoover - C
Team: Goldey-Beacom Lightning [ID #370] 
Location: Wilmington, DE (Mid-Atlantic)
Conference: IV.5 [Division 1]
President:
El Jefe2
[since October 08th 2021 | last seen August 01st 2025]
Coach: Bert McWilliams
Arena: Jones Center
Rating: 86.07 - Overall Position: #400
Fan Mood: 148.13
Alumni Mood: 57.65
Prestige: 48
Team Notes:
• Oct 17 2046: Benjamin Bills was inducted into the team Hall of Fame.• Aug 30 2046: Promoted to conference IV.5.
• Jun 26 2046: Martín Luna was drafted round #1, pick #20 by Memphis.
• Mar 11 2046: Made the division 2 tournament field.
• Feb 24 2046: 3-star prospect Dick Carr committed.
• Dec 28 2045: 3-star prospect Martin Cook committed.
• Nov 25 2045: 2-star prospect Corey Simpkins committed.
• Oct 21 2045: 1-star prospect Mitch House committed.
• Aug 31 2045: Promoted to conference V.9.
• Mar 12 2045: Made the division 3 tournament field.
Record:
Wins: 2 Losses: 1 Pct: .667 Conf Wins: 0 Conf Losses: 0 Conf Pct: .000 Conf Rank: 14 Last10: 2-1 Streak: L1Pts Ave: 53.7 - 55.0 Pts Diff: -1.3 Team Power Index: 143.7
Press Releases:
Oct 13 2046: A Storm Cloud Emerges over D1 - by El Jefe2 on July 31st, 2025Tears flowed, not just in the locker room but throughout the greater Wilmington area. It was a day that not even the most optimistic fans of the Lightning were sure would ever come. It happened on the backs of a collective team effort that focused on fundamentals - stifling defense, quick hands, smart play, composed leadership. While no one individual could take all the credit, the performances of Benjamin Bills in the middle and draft pick Martin Luna at the point will never be forgotten and made it finally happen. After 46 seasons, Goldey Beacom has finally arrived in D1 for the first time.
Mar 12 2045: Lightning Strikes VI.17 - by El Jefe2 on May 23rd, 2025
For the first time since 2028, the Goldey Beacom Lightning are champions! The scrappy fundamentals squad thrashed Towson 72-29 in the VI.17 conference championship game for the program's 3rd overall trophy. The accompanying tournament appearance will also be Goldey's first since that 2028 season. Attendance is up, spirits are up, and the Lightning will look to strike again in the D3 National tournament
Mar 09 2045: Efficient offense with no differentiating ability - by El Jefe2 on May 21st, 2025
How has Goldey Beacom, with no guards who can shoot, and no big men who can score on the interior, ended up with the highest eFG% in VI.17? It's simple, until it's not. An emphasis on smart, speedy players who can do the fundamentals right has allowed the Lightning offense to space the floor and find the open shot. This unselfish form of basketball has started to pay dividends as the roster moves to it's upperclassmen years
Mar 09 2045: Staunch Defense Leads the Way - by El Jefe2 on May 21st, 2025
In an effort to build the national profile of the Lightning, Chief Marketing Officer Satrick Porrentino, has unveiled a strategy to push out 3 press releases at a time. Release #2 (this one), would like to highlight that Goldey has held 9 opponents to 37 points or under this season. A truly remarkable achievement for a set of overlooked recruits just trying to make their way in life
Mar 09 2045: Lightning promote - by El Jefe2 on May 21st, 2025
After 15 tedious seasons in VI.17, the Goldey Beacom Lightning have promoted to LL5. Built on the backs of a dynamic interior duo, this fundamental-based squad is out to show you can win in Hardwood with even the most unique strategies